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People Partner Salary: £39,000 - £43,000 Contract Type: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours) Team: People Team Reports to: Director of People Location: Hybrid working available - candidates must be a commutable distance to Accrington with travel to other offices when required Our People Partner delivers high quality, proactive people support across their designated business area as part of our People Advisory Team. This role acts as a trusted and approachable source of guidance for both managers and employees. The role provides informed, practical advice across the full employee lifecycle - including recruitment, onboarding, performance, wellbeing, development, employee relations and exit processes. With a strong focus on policy application, employee relations and operational consistency, our People Partners ensure managers feel confident and supported in handling people matters effectively. Play your part in our team succeeding Success in this role means creating and sustaining a positive, collaborative employee relations climate by managing casework (such as disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence) professionally, consistently and in line with legislation, policies and organisational values. You work in partnership with managers to secure fair, well‑reasoned and business aligned outcomes, actively managing risk while ensuring employees are treated with respect and feel supported throughout. By communicating clearly, applying sound judgement and offering practical, solution focused guidance, you enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen our employee experience and contribute meaningfully to the overall success of the People function. Core Responsibilities: Business Partnering and People Advisory Support · Act as the primary HR contact for allocated service areas, providing day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle. · Build strong relationships with managers, acting as a trusted advisor on all people matters. · Develop a strong understanding of the full HR landscape within the designated department, ensuring key activities such as training, KPIs and casework are effectively managed and coordinated. · Act as the voice of the business, ensuring teams are up to date with key organisational messages, feeding insights into HR strategy and service improvement. · Attend team meetings and remain fully integrated with operational teams. · Promote positive culture, inclusion and employee experience initiatives. · Act as a cultural ambassador, reinforcing organisational values. · Use people data and insights to inform business decisions (e.g. turnover, absence, engagement trends). Employee Relations and Case Management · Manage a varied and complex ER caseload including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance cases. · Manage and lead restructures, organisational change and workforce issues. · Provide expert advice on employment law, policy and risk, ensuring sound decision making. · Ensure early interventions, identify and mitigate risks and preventing escalation to formal processes where possible. · Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders Wellbeing and Attendance · Oversee and manage sickness absence cases ensuring the correct procedures are followed and OH advice is sought where needed. · Deliver the wellbeing strategy through hands on support and implementation of wellbeing interventions. · Promote a culture of proactive health, wellbeing and engagement. Coaching and Manager Capability · Coach and support managers on key HR processes including performance management, absence and wellbeing, team dynamics and conflict resolution · Support delivery and quality of the appraisal cycle. · Deliver training and guidance on HR policies and best practice ensuring managers are fully equipped to deal with people issues. · Identify capability gaps and work with L&D to design targeted interventions. · Deliver or support management training sessions. · Promote a continuous learning culture. · Provide constructive challenge and influence decision-making. Workforce Planning and Organisational Development · Play an active role in workforce planning and organisational design, ensuring managers receive consistent and accurate guidance on the recruitment process. · Act as the HR representative in interviews within your designated service area, promoting consistency and ensuring a fair, equitable recruitment experience. · Support organisational change initiatives including M&As, restructures and TUPE where relevant. · Partner with leaders to improve team effectiveness and structure. Compliance and Governance · Ensure compliance with employment law, data protection (GDPR), internal HR policies and procedures. · Provide consistent interpretation and application of company HR policies and statutory guidance. · Keep fully to date with employment law changes and statutory requirements. · Attendance at key employment law updates and training opportunities. Change and Projects · Support and deliver people-related change initiatives · Contribute to HR and organisational projects, driving continuous improvement · Use data and insight to identify trends and recommend solutions for department areas, providing key KPIs to managers. International · Provide HR support to EU-based teams where there is no local HR presence, acting as the primary point of contact for people-related matters. · Work closely with local legal advisors to ensure compliance with country-specific employment law and regulations. · Support managers with employee relations casework in EU locations, ensuring a pragmatic and legally compliant approach. · Build effective relationships with key stakeholders across international locations, maintaining visibility and consistency of HR support. The Essentials: · Significant experience as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role, supporting managers across the full employee lifecycle. · Proven track record managing complex ER casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence. · Strong, up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, with confidence applying this in real situations. · Experience supporting organisational change such as restructures, redundancies and TUPE. · Demonstrated ability to coach, influence and build capability in managers at all levels. · Strong stakeholder relationship skills with experience working in fast‑paced, operational environments. · CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 (equivalent experience or currently working towards). About You: You are a credible and trusted people professional who builds strong, authentic relationships at all levels and maintains a highly visible presence within your business areas. You take a hands‑on, people‑focused approach to partnering by regularly engaging with teams, attending sites and travelling as needed to stay connected to the realities of the organisation. With strong situational awareness and a proactive mindset, you naturally spot emerging issues early and take steps to address them before they develop into problems. Your natural influencing style, commercial thinking and balanced judgement enable you to provide clear, pragmatic guidance that supports both our people and organisational priorities. Behaviourally you bring confidence, humility and emotional intelligence, allowing you to coach, support and constructively challenge managers in a way that builds capability and strengthens trust. You demonstrate resilience, adaptability and a calm approach under pressure, enjoying a role with shifting priorities, competing demands and able to support the growth of the business. You are proactive, solutions focused and comfortable taking ownership, drawing on strong analytical thinking and sound risk assessment to reach fair, pragmatic outcomes. With a commitment to professionalism, discretion and continuous improvement, you role model organisational values, foster a positive and inclusive culture, and consistently demonstrate behaviours that encourage collaboration, accountability and high performance across the organisation. Interested in Applying? If this role sounds like the right next step for you, please send your CV and a covering letter to by Monday 6th April 2026. Tell us what makes you stand out and the skills and experience you’d bring to the role, we’re excited to learn more about you and what you can bring to CMAC Group. About Us: CMAC Group is a fast‑growing leader in global passenger transport and accommodation solutions - trusted by airlines, rail operators, major corporations and emergency breakdown providers to keep people moving safely and seamlessly, 24/7/365. Since 2007, we’ve built a powerful technology-led aggregation platform that connects clients to a vast, reliable global supply network, enabling us to move over 5 million passengers every year across the UK, Europe and beyond. Our portfolio of specialist brands include Suntransfers.com, CoachHireComparison.co.uk, Minicabit.com and CheckedSafe, which gives us unmatched capability to coordinate transport and accommodation at scale, even in the most complex or time critical situations. Backed by ComfortDelGro, one of the world’s leading mobility groups, CMAC continues to operate with the agility and innovation of an independent business whilst benefiting from the strength, stability and global reach of a major international parent company. At CMAC, you’ll join a team that thrives on solving real world challenges, shaping the future of mobility and delivering exceptional service when it matters most. If you’re driven, curious and excited by meaningful impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

Job Title: SHE Governance Lead Location: Salmesbury, Hybrid – 3 days per week on site We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £68,000+ (DOE) plus performance bonus and car allowance Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: This is a highly visible role working closely with senior leaders, trade unions, and external auditors to shape and strengthen SHE governance across the AIR business. You’ll play a pivotal role in aligning systems, processes, and performance with corporate objectives, driving collaboration across teams, and ensuring robust, compliant frameworks that support operational excellence and continuous improvement. Core duties: • Lead and develop a team of SHE professionals, including auditors and management systems specialists, along with a project manager, to deliver SHE governance across the AIR business, • Plan and oversee audit programmes, ensuring effective risk identification and closure of non-conformances (NCRs), • Use data insights to drive performance, identify trends, and share learning from incidents and accidents, • Coordinate integrated business planning, aligning SME input with SHE strategy and organisational objectives, • Manage governance forums and reporting (audit, risk, environmental), ensuring alignment with the AIR governance framework, • Act as the central point of contact for SHE governance, including supporting acquisitions and overseeing systems, processes, and communications, • Good understanding of management systems, including Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality frameworks, • Proven knowledge of audit processes and audit management practices, • Experience leading and developing teams within a governance or operational environment, • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the business You’ll work at the centre of a highly collaborative network, partnering with senior managers and directors, trade unions, and external auditors to deliver effective SHE governance. The role sits across multiple functions, including SHE, Operations, environmental and subject matter expert teams, with close alignment to Project Management and the central BAE Systems Corporate function. Working in a fast-paced, integrated environment, you’ll play a key role in connecting teams, aligning processes and systems with business objectives, and ensuring governance activities are delivered consistently and on time. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 15th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid

Procurement Manager Permanent Full Time Leek Wootton Grade I (£58,431.00 - £62,195.00) Alongside a competitive salary we offer a market supplement of £5,000 per annum for a full MCIPS qualification The Contracts & Procurement Team work to a category management structure. This role is expected to focus on contracts in the areas of Facilities Management, Estates Projects, Estates Professional Services, Utilities, Uniform and Fleet purchase and maintenance. We offer a hybrid working, with team members able to work from home for part of the week. Those on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration. The main purpose of the role is to develop procurement strategies for designated business areas and provide business managers with procurement advice, enabling them to derive maximum commercial value from operational spend. Main Responsibilities: • Provide specialist procurement input to business cases, with due regard to full life costing, financial benefit over risk, flexibility, benefit through business re-engineering, enablers/barriers, longer term demand requirement and expected market development etc., • Support business transformation, by considering options and alternatives including innovative solutions to deliver value for money, social value and high quality of goods and services., • Gather market and commercial intelligence in order to understand demand and supply chain capabilities and develop appropriate contract category strategies., • Enforce the Scheme of Governance and Finance and Contract Regulations and provide expert professional advice to stakeholders in all areas of procurement., • Establish/implement appropriate routes to market, ensuring competition, collaboration (wherever possible), , and innovation, compliant to UK procurement legislation., • Use effective procurement practice to deliver value for money and ensure procurement projects are planned effectively, delivering to time, quality and cost. To ensure that procurement related risks are identified and relevant mitigations in place are in place that minimise the Force’s exposure to risk and uncertainty., • Support greater understanding of procurement practice and regulations across the stakeholder base including delivering training and awareness sessions, and development of contract and commercial management skills within customer teams., • To prepare and execute contract documentation, negotiate with suppliers, identify contractual risks and seeking legal advice where required., • To provide strategic support to implementation/contract managers, during the mobilisation of new contract arrangements and ongoing strategic performance reviews, with the emphasis on partnership and added value., • To support contract management activities including attendance at contract meetings, monitoring of key performance indicators and execution of contract variations., • To engage with and contribute to national groups and forums including BlueLight Commercial and Crown Commercial Services as relevant to the category areas., • To raise the profile of Contracts & Procurement, by taking a proactive and supportive role with services focusing on early engagement and contribute to the wider objectives of the Directorate by improving its effectiveness and extending its influence and ability to add value., • To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required. Person Specification: Knowledge: Qualifications: Candidates must be: • Have a Relevant degree (e.g. Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain), • Significant public sector procurement experience, • Experience of business transformation principles including a working knowledge of how strategic procurement activity can support change and effectively realise benefits, • Substantial and relevant experience of operating at senior manager level and influencing decision making, • Proven experience of managing procurement projects within a category area, • A track record of providing a high quality, customer focused procurement service, • Proven experience of managing challenging stakeholders and situations and resolving contractual performance issues and disputes, • Experience of driving commerciality within public service delivery models Key Skills: • Proven ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation, • Ability to interpret and extrapolate procurement data and present in a clear, well-structured way that can be easily understood by non-procurement colleagues, • Ability to look wider than the procurement implications of business decisions and identify and assess the wider strategic impacts, • Strong planning and organisational skills, • Excellent and effective interpersonal skills, • High level of communication, negotiation and influencing skills

As Data Protection Officer, monitor internal compliance with UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018, advise on data protection obligations, sign off Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPISs) and act as a contact point for data subjects and the ICO. Support the Trust’s Data Protection Information Gove

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced operations professional who is excited to architect and scale modern data infrastructure—leveraging automation and AI to elevate data quality, governance, and operational performance. You will play a critical role in designing intelligent data g

JNC are working closely with a growing Law Firm in Central London that is looking to bring on a Data Governance Manager on a permanent basis. Strong Data Governance & Master Data Management experience in a Law firm. Experience creating and defining data management and governance frameworks.

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to join Omdia's Data Architecture & Engineering team and lead the establishment of best practices across market data and information governance. Manage and develop a team of 3 data professionals (Data Governance Analyst, Data Management Analyst,

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to join Omdia's Data Architecture & Engineering team and lead the establishment of best practices across market data and information governance. Manage and develop a team of 3 data professionals (Data Governance Analyst, Data Management Analyst,

Provide professional guidance and leadership in matters of data protection and all aspects relating to the governance and security of patient, staff and corporate data. We are seeking to recruit an experienced hands‑on professional to oversee our Information Governance work programme, manage the I

Someone who understands data management principles, metadata, data quality, master data, architecture and the full information lifecycle. Role title: Senior Data Governance Manager. You'll design and deliver a best-in-class Data Governance Framework, ensuring our people, processes and tools work tog

Lead data initiatives, working with Data Stewards and Data Managers to ensure alignment with governance standards. You’ll lead initiatives that drive cultural change, improve data quality, and operationalise governance processes, while fostering a community that values data as a strategic asset. A

As Data Protection Officer (DPO) monitor internal compliance with the UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018, inform and advise on the Trust’s data protection obligations, provide advice regarding and sign off Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPISs), and act as a contact point for data subjects an

A financial institution in Greater London is seeking a Data Governance Manager to establish and enforce data governance standards crucial for mitigating data risk. You will own compliance processes and coordinate with business units to ensure data quality accountability while building metrics that p

We are currently looking for a Data Governance Manager to join our client’s fast-paced and collaborative tech team. Technical expertise in SQL and non-SQL systems, database architecture, and data lake/warehouse design. Strong experience in data strategy, governance, and quality initiatives.

The Data Governance Manager acts as the central owner of taxonomy governance, data quality processes, and metadata standards, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and usability of data across the entire ecosystem. Demonstrated experience with data governance policies, taxonomy management, metadata stan

Proven expertise in data governance, master data management (MDM), or data quality management. Develop and implement data governance strategies to enhance data quality, compliance, and business performance. Design and execute data management frameworks, including master data management (MDM), data i

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to join Omdia's Data Architecture & Engineering team and lead the establishment of best practices across market data and information governance. Manage and develop a team of 3 data professionals (Data Governance Analyst, Data Management Analyst,

As a senior member of the Data Governance Team within the Data Office, you will be responsible to the Head of Data Governance and lead specific projects with the overall objective of developing and implementing applicable data governance and data quality strategies and frameworks to ensure the accur

A leading clinical data management firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Data Manager to oversee vendor activities and ensure compliance across global development programs. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in data management and drug development processes, wi

The Data Governance Manager is responsible for establishing and enforcing the governance standards, classification frameworks, and accountability structures that reduce data-related risk across the Bank. Strong working knowledge of data classification, data quality management, and risk-based approac

In this pivotal role, you will lead the implementation and ongoing oversight of our Corporate Data Governance Framework, ensuring our data practices remain robust, compliant, and future‑ready. Proven experience in a data driven role, with a good understanding of data systems and data investigation

A leading marketing solutions agency in Greater London is seeking a Data Governance Manager to oversee data standards across global markets. This role involves developing a robust data governance framework, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with various teams for effective reporting and compl

A leading consultancy firm in Greater London seeks a skilled candidate for a role focusing on data governance and transformation in financial services. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and have experience with data tools and governance frameworks. The ideal individual

As an Engineering Manager (Tech Lead Manager) for this team, you’ll lead a group of engineers focused on improving data reliability, reducing time to detect and resolve data incidents, and driving accountability across data producers and consumers. You’ll provide both technical leadership and pe

The Data Governance Manager acts as the central owner of taxonomy governance, data quality processes, and metadata standards, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and usability of data across the entire ecosystem. Demonstrated experience with data governance policies, taxonomy management, metadata stan

Data Governance & Data Quality Manager. You will lead initiatives that define governance standards, embed best practices, and improve data quality processes across business units, helping the organisation maximise the value of its data while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Data

A major financial institution in London seeks a Senior Manager for the Data Governance and Compliance Team. This role involves leading the RegTech delivery framework and overseeing data governance responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data management and compliance

The Data Governance Manager acts as the central owner of taxonomy governance, data quality processes, and metadata standards, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and usability of data across the entire ecosystem. Demonstrated experience with data governance policies, taxonomy management, metadata stan

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SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Associate Manager. SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Associate Manager. At least 7 years of functional data experience and recognised SME skills for at least two “Big 4” data objects demonstrated across full E2E SAP implementation lifecycles from data strategy def

As our Data Governance Manager, you will work closely with a range of stakeholders across Comic Relief to design and embed our data governance framework and provide assurance on its effectiveness. Relevant professional qualification in data governance or data management. Work with the Legal & Assura

A leading holiday resort operator in the UK is seeking a Data Governance Manager for a fixed-term contract until 2027. This hybrid role involves implementing the Corporate Data Governance Framework and providing guidance on data protection and compliance. The ideal candidate will have solid organiza

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The role leads key governance processes—including RoPA maintenance, soft opt‑in compliance, and data‑retention oversight—and works closely with Data Engineering and Data Analysis leads to align governance with wider data architecture and operational practice. The Data Governance Lead ensures

A leading financial services company in the Bristol region requires a Data Governance / Data Reporting Manager to join its growing team. Familiarity with data modelling, data management and data governance principles and practices. The focus of the role will be on quarterly reporting, data governanc

Senior Data Governance Manager. Senior Data Governance Manager – 6‑Month Contract. Data Governance Framework that ensures data quality, compliance, and usability across the organisation.

The Data Governance Manager acts as the central owner of taxonomy governance, data quality processes, and metadata standards, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and usability of data across the entire ecosystem. We are seeking an exceptional Data Governance Manager to lead data governance for the ex�

The Data Governance Manager will operationalize the firm's governance model to embed privacy‑by‑design, proportionate controls, and clear accountability, improving data quality, enabling responsible innovation, and reducing the firm's data attack surface as part of holistic risk management. Esta

The Data Governance Manager acts as the central owner of taxonomy governance, data quality processes, and metadata standards, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and usability of data across the entire ecosystem. Demonstrated experience with data governance policies, taxonomy management, metadata stan

The Data Governance Manager is responsible for establishing and enforcing the governance standards, classification frameworks, and accountability structures that reduce data-related risk across the Bank. Strong working knowledge of data classification, data quality management, and risk-based approac

In parallel, the role holder leads the Data Governance & Compliance team, delivering high‑quality data governance, privacy, and information management services that underpin supervisory insight and the wider mission of the Bank. Senior Manager, Data & Statistics - Data Governance and Compliance Te

Working knowledge of data governance/protection regulations (e. Experience with data classification, lifecycle management, and secure data sharing best practices. Review and evaluate practices for secure data exchange internally and with third parties, ensuring data transfer controls meet industry b

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support delivery across multiple workstreams within the Volkswagen Group DTO programme.

The Data Governance Manager will operationalize the firm's governance model to embed privacy-by-design, proportionate controls, and clear accountability, improving data quality, enabling responsible innovation, and reducing the firm's data attack surface as part of holistic risk management. Experien

The Data Governance Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the organization's data governance strategy. Select, implement, and manage data governance tools and technologies to support data governance initiatives and ensure efficient data management. Strong understan

This role will sit under the new Head of Data to develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure data is accurate, secure, and well-managed. They're seeking a Data Governance Manager. Strong experience in data governance, data quality management, or related discip