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\n SC Cleared - SAP S/4HANA PS (Project System) Functional Consultant \n 6 month Contract | Greenfield SAP S/4HANA Implementation \n We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Project System (PS) Functional Consultant to join a large-scale greenfield SAP transformation programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP PS, supporting end-to-end project lifecycle management across the organisation. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the design and configuration of SAP S/4HANA Project System (PS) in a greenfield implementation environment.\n, • Gather and document business requirements through stakeholder workshops.\n, • Design project structures including WBS elements, networks, milestones, budgeting, planning, and project costing.\n, • Configure and test SAP PS functionality, ensuring alignment with business processes and best practice.\n, • Collaborate closely with Finance, Procurement, Asset Management, and PMO teams to deliver integrated solutions.\n, • Support integration with SAP modules including FI/CO, MM, SD, and EAM/PM.\n, • Produce functional specifications and support development teams during build activities.\n, • Lead SIT, UAT, defect resolution, cutover planning, and hypercare support.\n, • Provide knowledge transfer and end-user training.\n\n Required Experience \n\n • Proven experience delivering SAP PS functional consultancy on at least one full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementation.\n, • Strong knowledge of project planning, costing, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management within SAP PS.\n, • Experience working on greenfield transformation programmes.\n, • Strong understanding of PS integration points with FI/CO, MM, PM/EAM, and SAP reporting solutions.\n, • Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and translate business requirements into SAP solutions.\n, • Experience of Agile and/or SAP Activate methodologies.\n\n Desirable \n\n • SAP S/4HANA certification.\n, • Experience within engineering, construction, utilities, manufacturing, or capital-intensive industries.\n, • Knowledge of SAP Fiori applications and reporting.\n\n Key Skills \n SAP S/4HANA | SAP Project System (PS) | WBS | Project Costing | Budgeting | Networks | Milestones | FI/CO Integration | SAP Activate | Fiori | Greenfield Implementations \n Ideal Profile: A hands-on SAP PS consultant with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a proven track record delivering Project System solutions on complex S/4HANA transformation programmes. \n \n We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy. \n

Sales Director Location: Reading, Berkshire Salary: £120,000 - £150,000 per annum (negotiable dependant on experience) Package: + Profit Share + Company Car/Allowance Our client is a highly respected bespoke joinery specialist with more than 30 years of experience delivering premium interior solutions across the commercial and residential sectors. Operating throughout London, the Southeast and the Midlands, the business has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality bespoke joinery packages from concept and technical design through to manufacture and installation. The Opportunity They are looking for an experienced, commercially minded Sales Director to lead their Sales, Business Development and Estimating functions and play a pivotal role in the next stage of growth. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of our commercial pipeline from the first conversation through to signed contract, ensuring they secure the right projects, at the right margins, and at the right time. This is a hands-on leadership role within an ambitious SME. They now need a leader who can turn that strategy into consistent results through clear priorities, disciplined execution and strong commercial leadership. You'll be equally comfortable developing senior client relationships, negotiating with main contractors, challenging tender assumptions and leading a weekly pipeline review. Your mission is simple: win profitable work, build a reliable forward orderbook and give the business the confidence to plan ahead. Key Responsibilities Commercial growth and winning work Own and grow the orderbook, delivering secured order value in line with the business plan. Build sustainable forward order cover and secure projects early enough to support a continuous delivery programme. Improve conversion rates from enquiry to tender and tender to contract award. Develop and execute winning strategies for key target accounts and strategic clients. Protect commercial margins and have the confidence to decline opportunities that do not meet the commercial requirements.Sales, business development and estimating Lead Sales, Business Development and Estimating as one coordinated commercial function. Ensure tenders are accurate, competitive, complete and submitted on time. Maintain up-to-date manufacturing and installation partner rates, ensuring estimates reflect real costs and appropriate allowances for design, procurement, installation and risk. Establish robust tender review processes and work closely with Operations and Finance on significant commercial opportunities. Review wins, losses and completed projects to improve future pricing accuracy and commercial performance.Pipeline management and forecasting Maintain a clear, accurate and realistic sales pipeline, supported by disciplined CRM management. Own the weighted sales forecast, expected award dates and anticipated project start dates. Provide regular reporting on order intake, pipeline movements, conversion rates and commercial performance. Give the Managing Director and wider leadership team an honest, evidence-based view of future work. Ensure the business has the information it needs to plan delivery capacity, resources and cash flow.Leadership and strategic execution Lead, coach and develop the Sales, Business Development and Estimating teams. Set clear individual targets, establish accountability and address underperformance constructively. Introduce a consistent commercial operating rhythm through regular team meetings, one-to-ones and tracked actions. Turn strategic priorities into practical plans with clear ownership, deadlines and measurable outcomes. Develop repeatable business development processes and strengthen our position in target markets. Work with the Managing Director to diversify sectors, develop new opportunities and reduce client concentration risk.Requirements You're a proven sales and business development leader who understands that sustainable growth is about more than winning individual projects. You know how to build an orderbook, protect margin, develop people and create the commercial discipline needed to support a growing project-based business. You combine strategic thinking with practical execution. You are comfortable working at board level but equally willing to get into the detail of a tender, challenge a forecast or help your team close an opportunity. Essential experience and skills A successful track record leading sales and business development in joinery, fit-out, construction products or a comparable project-based B2B environment. Experience selling to main contractors, developers, fit-out specialists or similar commercial clients. Evidence of building and sustaining an orderbook, rather than simply winning individual contracts. Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, gross margin, contract risk and payment terms. Experience leading or closely overseeing estimating and tendering, with the ability to challenge costs and understand the detail behind a price. A disciplined approach to forecasting, CRM, pipeline management and performance reporting. Proven leadership skills, with the ability to set expectations, develop talent and hold teams accountable. Confidence in managing senior client relationships and influencing stakeholders across a business. A delivery-focused mindset, with a track record of turning plans into measurable results.Benefits Salary- £120,000- £150,000 (Negotiable depending on experience) Profit related bonus Company car or Car allowanceIND25

About The Role Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Water we help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. What training will you take and what qualification will the you get at the end? The successful candidate will enrol onto the Civil Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, with one of our partner Universities. Over 5 years, you will work towards a Level 6 in Civil Engineering. As an Estimating Degree Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to: Supporting the collation and organisation of all tender documents and amendments with the bid team. You'll be assisting with the measurement of quantities for cost plan production, you'll also help to produce cost plans and estimates for the bidding process. Learn and assist with the preparation of economic inflation. Reporting work on the production of subcontract enquiries and help to analyse sub-contract and supplier return quotations to maximise our profit on projects. Supporting the Estimator team with the completion of tender summaries, reports and the preparation of tender preliminaries. You will also attend governance and settlement meetings and develop relationships with the supply chain. In addition, we will expect you to visit sites to gain a full appreciation of the scale, scope and risks associated the scheme to be tendered. Learning how to quantify activities & materials using an industry standard method of measurement. You'll gain a strong knowledge of materials & specialist subcontractors that operate within the water & civil engineering markets. The opportunity to develop & understand how to put construction programmes together. Learn and gain an understanding of different types of labour & equipment used in the delivery of construction works. Discover about the different types of temporary works used in construction works. Gaining a level of commercial acumen. We'd love to hear from you if you have: 5 GCSEs (grades 9–4 / A*–C) including English, Maths and Science. 2 A-Levels within Engineering or Mathematical Sciences or BTEC Diploma, T-Level, or Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Diploma (HND) in civil engineering, construction, or physical and mathematical sciences. Great communication skills and a willingness to learn A collaborative approach and a drive to make a difference A UK/EU driving licence preferred and willingness to travel The role will involve travel across various areas across the South Region - Wales/Swindon/Bath/Reading/Brighton/London. You'll be enrolled to Evolve & Thrive our structured development programme designed to help graduate and degree apprentices to build the skills, experience and confidence needed to become one of M Group's future leaders. Throughout your journey, you'll broaden your knowledge, develop your professional capabilities and benefit from a supportive network that empowers you to achieve your full potential. As an M Group Graduate or Degree Apprentice, you can look forward to: Tailored development opportunities including face-to-face development events, virtual workshops and team-building experiences. These opportunities are designed to strengthen your leadership, communication and collaboration skills while helping you build connections across the business. A structured learning journey covering a range of topics including leadership, communication, commercial awareness, sustainability, project management and AI, helping you develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. Networking opportunities with graduates, degree apprentices, business leaders and colleagues from across M Group, enabling you to build meaningful relationships and expand your professional network. Professional development support , with access to guidance, resources and support to help you work towards relevant professional qualifications and achieve your long-term career ambitions. A strong support network from our Early Careers Team, business leaders and peers across the organisation, providing encouragement, insight and practical support throughout your development journey. At M Group, we're committed to helping you grow and succeed, providing the experiences, connections and opportunities you need to thrive in your career and make a lasting impact. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We're one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It's an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupW INDAPP TPBN1_UKTJ

Director, Strategic Growth & Customer Partnerships.IQVIA is changing an entire industry through inspired innovation. Our people make the difference. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, and we look for talented people and give them meaningful work to do. Join IQVIA and help us drive healthcare forward.Job OverviewIQVIA Site Enablement Solutions provides site-based clinical research support designed to help sponsors and research sites address capacity, enrolment, and study execution challenges. Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Head of Site Enablement Solutions, the Director, Strategic Growth & Customer Partnerships will lead execution of the business growth strategy through strategic account planning, executive customer engagement, customer expansion, opportunity conversion, and commercialization of emerging capabilities.This is an execution-focused commercial leadership role requiring deep expertise in site support, site augmentation, and site engagement. The Director will develop customer-specific solutions and creative commercial structures that balance customer needs with pricing, geographic reach, implementation requirements, and operational delivery feasibility. The role will be dedicated to Site Enablement Solutions and will work across Business Development, Operations, Delivery, Finance, Marketing, Technology, and Strategy to convert opportunities into sustainable, deliverable partnerships.Responsibilities: Lead strategic account planning and growth execution across priority customer relationships.Develop account-specific expansion plans across therapeutic areas, geographies, studies, and delivery models to increase adoption and support repeatable, multi-study growth.Convert study-level and country-level engagements into broader portfolio and enterprise relationships.Build and maintain executive customer relationships, stakeholder maps, sponsorship models, and governance approaches.Identify and advance competitive opportunities where IQVIA can differentiate through global reach, flexibility, integrated capabilities, and measurable customer outcomes.Lead the design of customized site support solutions and commercial structures that align customer requirements with operational feasibility and sustainable delivery.Partner with Business Development and account teams throughout opportunity qualification, solution development, proposal strategy, pricing, negotiation, and bid defense.Increase inclusion and penetration of site support solutions within Full Service opportunities, particularly programs where site capacity or enrolment risk is material.Create repeatable frameworks for account growth, opportunity follow-up, pipeline-to-revenue tracking, objection handling, and conversion discipline.Support competitive pricing approaches, quantified value assumptions, and commercially viable alternatives in collaboration with Finance, Strategy, and Delivery.Translate emerging capabilities into clear, customer-ready propositions, use cases, and integrated solution pathways.Strengthen value articulation through return-on-investment models, key performance indicator frameworks, case studies, proof points, and differentiated customer storytelling.Partner with Delivery and regional teams to incorporate country readiness, resource models, contracting, pricing, and implementation requirements into commercial planning.Capture customer and market feedback and translate insights into offering, process, technology, and geographic expansion priorities.Serve as a member of the Site Enablement Solutions leadership team and provide visible ownership of the growth agenda.Partner with customer-facing and operational leaders to strengthen account management maturity and commercial effectiveness.Establish disciplined account reviews, opportunity ownership, executive stakeholder mapping, and progress reporting against growth priorities.Provide coaching and subject matter guidance to colleagues supporting customer engagement and solution positioning.Initially operate as an individual contributor; the role may assume leadership of customer-aligned delivery resources as the operating model and business needs evolve.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in healthcare, life sciences, business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical research, healthcare services, contract research organization services, site services, or a related life sciences environment.Demonstrated experience in strategic account management, customer partnerships, commercial growth, solution development, or business development.Demonstrated experience in site support, site augmentation, site engagement, enrolment acceleration, or related patient and site services.Experience designing and negotiating complex, customized service solutions that require alignment across commercial and operational stakeholders.Experience engaging senior stakeholders within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research organizations.Experience working within global and highly matrixed organizations.Additional Skills:Deep understanding of clinical trial operations, research-site workflows, site capacity constraints, and sponsor decision-making.Strong commercial judgment and ability to balance customer value, competitive positioning, pricing, operational feasibility, and financial sustainability.Ability to convert strategic priorities into executable account plans and measurable actions.Executive-level communication, influencing, relationship management, and presentation skills.Ability to lead through influence across Business Development, Operations, Delivery, Finance, Marketing, Technology, and Strategy.Strong problem-solving, negotiation, organizational, and prioritization skills.Ability to work effectively across cultures, regions, and time zones, with strong command of English.Knowledge of global delivery models, resource sourcing, site contracting, and country activation considerations is preferred.Experience coaching or leading customer-facing teams is preferred.IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at .IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.SummaryLocation: Barcelona, Spain; Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom; Sofia, Bulgaria; Bloemfontein, South AfricaType: Full time

Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Energy, we're enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. This role will be within our Metering team, you'll join the leading provider of metering services in the UK energy retail sector, we provide efficient and flexible services for gas, electricity and water meters. Want to come and be a part of it? What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; £2000 per year safety and attendance bonus, split payment every 6 months Company sick pay You'll have access to an uncapped additional productivity related bonus Are you 3phase and/or Medium Pressure qualified? That'll be £1000 added to your salary once authorised! Regular overtime paid is available to you at time and a half and double time on Sundays Looking for progression? 87% of our field managers have been promoted from DF engineers Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business use Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us! Standby / Overtime / Call out 22 days plus bank holiday, rising to 25 days with service In addition, this role offers; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme What will you be doing? As a Smart Metering Engineer, you'll be exchanging traditional meters for smart, along with responding to emergency and maintenance appointments on behalf of E.ON NEXT, ensuring customers Smart Meters are working correctly. Our smart metering partnership with E.ON NEXT is in it's twelfth year, built on continuous high performance, resulting in multiple contract extensions Customer service is our top priority. You'll make sure that all jobs are completed on time and our customers are explained the benefits and safe usage of their new smart meter. Do you enjoy working on your own,chatting to customers and meeting new people? As part of your day, you'll be completing the installation and ensuring the ongoing maintenance of smart meters in our customers homes. You will be doing around 5 jobs per day. Do you want to make some extra money? There's an uncapped bonus for any extra jobs you complete too. You'll be travelling around your area using your tablet to see your jobs for the day. Like to plan ahead? You will have access to your schedule up to 2 weeks in advance. You'll also be provided with continuous training to maintain and develop your skills. Do you want to know a fun fact? 83% of our field management team have been internally promoted up from an Engineer. Are you looking for longevity in your career? You can have it with M Group Energy. You'll have health and safety at the heart of everything you do! Do you want extra training to make sure your knowledge is up to scratch? Your onboarding journey will make sure you are prepped and ready to be an ambassador for health and safety! Worried the role could be lonely? You'll be on weekly meetings, catch ups and our Field Managers are always there to come out and offer a helping hand or assistance. No day is the same, and you'll be given endless opportunities to shine. What you'll bring Valid UK driving licence You must have held your licence for 1 year and have less that 6 points. Do you have a CCN1 / CMA1 / CMA3 all with MET1, or hold an NVQ Level 2 in Smart Metering Dual Fuel? Are you experiences installing gas and electric smart meters? Have you got previous MOCOPA experience to a multi rate level? If you have the below qualifications and skills, great, but you don't need them to apply; Bonus qualifications such as REGT1 (Medium Pressure) and 3 phase Ideally have been registered on the EUSR portal About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It's an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupE INDDF TPBN1_UKTJ

Associate Tax Director Certain Advantage is currently recruiting for an Associate Tax Director based in London or Reading on an initial 6-month contract You will be responsible for overseeing all non-US tax audits, tax planning activities and international tax-related projects. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and managing all the tax planning activities, restructuring and tax projects in countries outside of the US; Advising on all the merger and acquisition activities in countries outside of the US; Managing, progressing and resolving all the tax audits and litigations in countries outside of the US. Managing and overseeing the entire compliance program lifecycle, corporate tax return, meeting with the relevant Tax Authorities, performing various tax reviews and relationship management; Coordinating with other Associate Tax Directors and Senior Directors as necessary to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of all international tax processes. Streamlining and optimizing tax processes through the use of various digital finance tools, including AI, Alteryx, Qlik and other technologies. Lead a team of tax professionals. The individual: Bachelor's degree or six or more years of work experience. Fifteen or more years of relevant work experience in the income taxes field. Strong working knowledge of corporate income taxes. Experience with OneSource Tax Provision and SAP. Solid data management and automation skills required; experience with Alteryx is a plus. Ability to lead groups, build consensus, and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization. Strong team leadership, communication, interpersonal and management skills with an executive presence and ability to build relationships with stakeholders in peer/influence models. Previous people management experience. Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn't for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips. TPBN1_UKTJ

Vendor Scoping LeadJob OverviewThe Vendor Scoping Lead is responsible for leading the end-to-end vendor scoping, budgeting, and outsourcing strategy process across clinical development programs. This role partners closely with Clinical Operations, Compound Operational Leads (COLs), Study Teams, Procurement, Finance, and external service providers to ensure accurate study cost forecasting, competitive vendor selection, and timely governance approvals.The Vendor Scoping Lead plays a critical role in optimizing study delivery by balancing quality, timelines, and cost considerations while ensuring alignment with organizational outsourcing strategies and business objectives. The position requires strong expertise in clinical trial budgeting, financial modeling, vendor negotiations, and outsourcing governance across global clinical development programs.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end vendor scoping, budgeting, and outsourcing activities for global and regional clinical development programs.Partner with study teams and key stakeholders to identify outsourcing requirements and develop fit-for-purpose vendor engagement strategies.Develop, review, and optimize study budgets, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with program objectives.Prepare cost scenarios, budget comparisons, and financial analyses to support governance discussions and decision-making.Lead vendor budget negotiations and commercial discussions to achieve optimal value while maintaining quality and delivery standards.Coordinate and support the preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), bid evaluations, and vendor selection activities.Evaluate vendor proposals, challenge assumptions, benchmark costs, and identify opportunities for budget optimization.Collaborate with Procurement and Contract Services teams to ensure seamless transition from approved scope and budget to executed agreements.Support study teams through governance review processes by preparing clear scoping documentation, financial analyses, and recommendation packages.Monitor alignment between approved study scope, vendor proposals, and contractual commitments.Contribute to the evaluation and management of preferred vendor relationships and strategic outsourcing partnerships.Maintain awareness of market trends, vendor capabilities, outsourcing models, and industry benchmarking data.Ensure appropriate balance between cost, timelines, quality, and operational feasibility throughout the vendor scoping process.Act as a key point of contact between internal stakeholders and external service providers during planning and start-up phases.QualificationsRequired ExperienceBachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.Minimum 5 years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research environments.At least 4 years of direct experience in clinical operations, vendor management, outsourcing, procurement, strategic sourcing, financial planning, or study budgeting.Demonstrated experience supporting vendor selection, RFP management, scope development, and contract budgeting activities.Experience negotiating budgets and commercial terms with CROs, central laboratories, clinical technology vendors, and other clinical service providers.Strong understanding of clinical trial outsourcing models, governance structures, and drug development processes.Experience preparing business cases, governance materials, and financial analyses for senior stakeholders.Knowledge of clinical development across multiple phases and therapeutic areas is preferred.Skills & CompetenciesStrong clinical trial budgeting and financial management expertise.Advanced cost modelling, forecasting, and scenario analysis skills.Ability to evaluate vendor proposals and translate operational needs into appropriate outsourcing scope.Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities.Excellent business acumen and commercial mindset.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.Ability to balance cost, quality, risk, and timelines when making recommendations.Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.Excellent communication and presentation abilities.High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Demonstrated accountability, results orientation, agility, and continuous improvement mindset.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.Fluency in written and spoken English; additional languages are advantageous.Preferred BackgroundCandidates may come from roles such as:Vendor Scoping LeadClinical Vendor ManagerOutsourcing ManagerStrategic Sourcing Manager, Clinical DevelopmentClinical Procurement ManagerClinical Finance ManagerClinical Operations ManagerVendor Relationship ManagerClinical Trial Budget ManagerStudy Start-Up and Outsourcing LeadThis position offers the opportunity to influence the financial and operational success of global clinical development programs through strategic vendor engagement, robust budgeting practices, and effective outsourcing leadership.IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.SummaryLocation: Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom; Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany; Madrid, Spain; Milan, Italy; Bucuresti, RomaniaType: Full time

Make your mark for patientsWe are looking for a RWE Strategy Lead Developed Brands, Immunology who is collaborative, solutions-oriented, and passionate about leveraging real world data to improve the patient experience to join our HTA and Payer Team. This role can be based in Europe, either at our headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, or at one of our primary hubs in Monheim, Germany or Slough, United Kingdom. The position is also available in multiple locations across the United States. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence and 5-10% domestic and international travel.About the RoleYou will lead the development and execution of global real-world evidence (RWE) strategies that support the value, safety, effectiveness, and patient impact of UCB’s therapies. You will identify critical evidence needs for existing product lifecycle and translate them into further integrated RWE, epidemiology, outcomes research, and data strategies that inform regulatory, market access, reimbursement, and business decisions, while supporting and expanding our patient access reach. This strategic leadership role requires a deep understanding of evidence generation, healthcare data, and the evolving external landscape. You will drive the use of innovative study designs, registries, real-world data sources, and emerging technologies to address key evidence gaps and ensure decision-makers have the insights needed to improve outcomes for patients. Success in this role requires scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence complex evidence agendas while balancing diverse stakeholder needs and long-term business priorities.Who you’ll work withInternally, you will work with colleagues across Real World Evidence, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, HEOR, Market Access, Safety, Epidemiology, Patient Impact, and Data & Analytics functions to shape evidence strategies, identify evidence gaps, and generate insights that support and defend , reimbursement, and business decisions.Externally, you will work with academic researchers, healthcare data providers, registry organizations, contract research organizations (CROs), scientific experts, and industry stakeholders to advance evidence-generation initiatives, access relevant data sources, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, decision-grade evidence.What you’ll doDevelop and co lead integrated real-world evidence (RWE), epidemiology, outcomes research, and data strategies that support UCB’s assets across the product lifecycle.Identify evidence gaps and define research plans that address regulatory, market access, reimbursement, safety, and patient-centered evidence needs.Shape evidence-generation strategies using real-world data, registries, external control arms, innovative study designs, and other fit-for-purpose methodologies.Anticipate evolving scientific, regulatory, and business challenges and translate them into actionable evidence solutions and investments.Oversee the execution of RWE studies and programs, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and governance standards.Drive alignment across complex evidence-generation activities, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders while maximizing impact and efficiency.Provide strategic guidance on topics including disease burden, natural history, comparative effectiveness, long-term outcomes, drug utilization, safety commitments, and health technology assessment requirements.Leverage emerging technologies, including AI-enabled approaches, to enhance data strategy, evidence generation, and decision-making.Mentor and develop RWE talent while contributing to the continued growth of evidence-generation capabilities across the broader organization.Represent UCB externally through engagement with scientific experts, research partners, and industry initiatives to advance the use and impact of real-world evidence.Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skillsMinimum Experience/Skills Required:Master's degree, PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), Biostatistics, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.8+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or academic sectors with demonstrated involvement in evidence generation, clinical development, market access, regulatory, and/or payer-related initiatives. Experience with Big Data and AI is an advantageStrong understanding of real-world evidence (RWE), epidemiology, outcomes research, and healthcare data sources.Experience developing evidence strategies that support regulatory, reimbursement, clinical, and business decision-making.Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and influence stakeholders in a matrix environment.Preferred QualificationsFormal training in epidemiological research methods, outcomes research, health economics, or related quantitative disciplines.Experience developing and executing integrated RWE strategies for or with pharmaceutical assets across multiple stages of the product lifecycle.Prior leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and developing individuals or leading cross-functional teams.Expertise supporting health authority, payer, HTA, or market access interactions through evidence generation.Experience in Immunology, Dermatology, Respiratory, or other specialty therapeutic areas.Familiarity with innovative study designs, registries, external data sources, AI-enabled technologies, and advanced evidence-generation methodologies.Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! About us UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. Why work with us? At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.Job SummaryJob number: 93824Date posted : 2026-08-04Profession: Finance, Digital, IT & Project ManagementEmployment type: Permanent

Location:Reading Contract: Contract Pay Rate: Up to £61.76 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern: Hybrid, up to 3 days per week in the office Morson are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join the UK Ministry of Defence on a 12-month contract. This role will support financial planning and business performance across a complex organisation, providing accurate financial information and insight to support decision-making. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and lead business partnering teams to ensure budgets, forecasts and resources are managed effectively. • Ensure financial processes, systems and procedures are followed to maintain data quality and consistency., • Lead and manage the capacity and deployment of business partner managers and their teams., • Oversee the timely and accurate delivery of budgets, forecasts, procurement plans, reports and variance analysis., • Ensure financial deliverables meet agreed deadlines and business planning cycles., • Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders., • Support and lead resource balancing activities to ensure resources are allocated appropriately., • Contribute to and review business cases, providing financial scrutiny and insight., • Ensure budgets and funding are configured correctly and supported by appropriate governance., • Maintain high standards across environment, safety, health, security and quality., • Work collaboratively with Finance colleagues and wider business teams to support performance and delivery., • Strong experience in finance business partnering within a complex organisation., • Experience overseeing budgets, forecasts, financial reporting and variance analysis., • Proven ability to manage and develop finance teams and coordinate workloads., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Experience supporting resource planning and allocation., • Ability to review business cases and apply appropriate financial governance., • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail., • A proactive, collaborative approach to improving financial performance and data quality. Candidates must: • Be a British citizen., • Have resided in the UK for the past 10 years., • Be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to support a high-profile organisation, working with senior stakeholders to improve financial planning, resource management and business performance. *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Signet Recruitment and Retention is seeking an experienced Interim Group Tax Analyst to join our high-performing Group Finance function on a 3–6 month contract. The ideal candidate is CTA/ACA/ACCA-qualified with strong corporate tax experience and a hands-on approach to UK and international tax matters. You will support UK corporation tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions to drive effective tax solutions and #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Homebased, Reading and surrounding areas Job Type: Permanent | Full Time Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Salary: £55,800 per annum (inc car allowance) Are you a buildings orientated Project Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality property investment projects that make a real difference to people's lives? At Anchor, we're looking for a Project Manager to lead planned investment and refurbishment projects across our portfolio of homes. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards, helping to improve residents' living environments while delivering excellent value for money. Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and supply chain partners, you'll manage projects from inception through to completion, ensuring compliance, quality and customer satisfaction remain at the heart of everything you do. • Lead and deliver planned investment programmes from inception through to completion., • Manage contractors and supply chain partners to ensure quality, compliance and performance targets are achieved., • Develop programme briefs into effective and deliverable work packages., • Act as the key link between project teams, contractors and wider stakeholders., • Monitor project budgets, forecasts and financial performance to ensure value for money., • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and governance frameworks., • Support contract management activities, dispute resolution and commercial decision-making., • Promote continuous improvement, customer-focused delivery and excellent stakeholder engagement., • Champion Anchor's values of being Accountable, Respectful, Courageous and Honest in all interactions., • We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:, • Proven experience managing construction, refurbishment or planned maintenance projects., • Strong contractor and stakeholder management experience., • Knowledge of relevant legislation including CDM, Building Safety Act, HHSRS and Decent Homes Standards., • Experience of contract administration and working with JCT and/or NEC contract frameworks., • Strong budget management, financial reporting and forecasting skills., • Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities., • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and project or asset management systems., • Ability to travel across the region as required., • Experience within social housing, residential maintenance or property investment programmes., • HNC qualification in Construction or equivalent relevant experience., • Professional membership or working towards a qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS., • Experience carrying out stock condition or energy performance surveys. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate their legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life. We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities. Every one of us can make a difference to our residents and play a part in shaping homes and services around their needs. Our Anchor values of being Accountable, Respectful, Courageous and Honest apply to us all, whether you manage colleagues as part of your role or not. Displaying our values can influence those around us to do the same. We can all be leaders at Anchor and should all be driven by the same customer ethos. Our helps align these values with the skills and behaviours we demonstrate. From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need. • Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts, • Mental health support, • Flexible working options, • Access to online GP appointments, • Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better, • Quick and easy pension transfer service, • Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance, • Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more, • Free Blue Light Card, • Ongoing personal and professional development programme, • Leadership Pathways online learning resources, • Career progression and promotion opportunities To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated Please follow the link or copy and paste Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other. We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be an ally to others. We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? The Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day! We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure. At Vortex, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development, The Finance Manager takes full ownership of the day-to-day finance function for the Southeast (Southern) division, based at Ruskin House, Battle, and for the new Wessex division. The role drives financial health, statutory compliance and commercial insight. The Southeast runs a high volume of jobs each month, each with its own costs, valuation and application cycle, so the role has real scope to shape how finance operates. Wessex is currently reported within London and is planned to become a stand-alone division in 2027. 2.1. Accounting, month end and financial control • Coordinate and deliver a timely, accurate divisional month-end close, working with the central and offshore finance teams to support the overall McAllister close., • Oversee purchase invoice coding and authorisation, supplier reconciliations and payment runs, sales invoicing, bank and control account reconciliations, journals, prepayments and fixed asset registers., • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, and act as final authoriser for Accounts Payable and supplier payment runs., • Lead preparation for the annual year-end audit and act as the main contact for external auditors for both divisions. 2.2. Work in progress, accruals and stock, • Own the weekly and monthly assessment of work in progress (WIP) and the value of work done., • Make sure accruals reflect committed cost and work delivered, including materials and plant costs incurred ahead of billing., • Oversee month-end stock assessment across depots, with an accurate and timely monthly stock review and report. 2.3. Commercial finance and business partnering, • Prepare and present monthly management accounts, with variance analysis and KPIs, for local reviews and McAllister’s monthly reporting to the Vortex Group., • Analyse cost against value at job, contract and divisional level to spot margin erosion early, and partner operational and commercial teams on budgeting, forecasting and cash – challenging constructively where the numbers don’t support the plan., • Lead the annual budget for the Southeast and Wessex divisions and #J-18808-Ljbffr

Harvey Nash is inviting candidates to apply for the role of Oracle Financials Functional Consultant, a 3-month contract inside of IR35 at up to £625 a day. • Some onsite work required in Reading - Weekly/Hybrid, • Oracle E-Business Suite / R12, • Project Accounting/Costing The role holder will be a key member of a small team of functional consultants responsible for the Finance and Project Accounting components of a project to design and implement changes to integrate eBusiness Suite with third party applications as part of a business transformation programme delivering business benefits in the area of cost management. • Specification, implementation and testing of application configuration changes, • Functional design of application customisations, including integrations with other applications., • Support for integration, acceptance, regression and performance testing with issue investigation, diagnosis and resolution, • Support for cutover to live operation and post go‑live warranty support, • Support and guidance on Financials and Project Accounting modules to functional colleagues responsible for implementation of Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable modules. Please apply today for consideration. Mid‑Senior level Contract Information Technology Energy Technology and Information Services #J-18808-Ljbffr

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: GBR - CC Reading, GBR - CC Blackfr. CC, GBR - CC Cardiff, GBR - CC Hatfield Adm, GBR - CC MiltonKeynes | Job-ID: 218319 | Contract type: Standard | Business Unit: Legal Life on the team Placed within our contract management team (as part of our group legal and compliance function), a Contract Manager will be responsible for the in-life contract management of one or more key accounts for Computacenter; ensuring any change to service requirements, service levels, charges, and other contractual parameters are managed effectively to mitigate risk, and to maintain / grow account profitability. Working as a Contract Manager you will be involved in matters of contract interpretation, assurance of project contracting and will be seen as a trusted advisor, working in collaboration with the Service & Account Management functions. In this capacity a Contract Manager will become heavily involved in managing and handling disputes and negotiations, with the intent of ensuring a positive outcome for Computacenter. You will need to bring problem solving skills, knowledge of contracts and the ability to draft and review contractual terms, knowledge of IT services and proven relevant experience in previous roles to succeed in this role. Contract Managers are a key conduit for the Service and Account Management teams into the legal function and are therefore also client facing, and there will be a requirement for travel as a result (which is client dependent). What you’ll do • Create and maintain relevant contractual and commercial control documentation (e.g. Contract Calendar; Change Control Log, W@R Register etc); with the assistance of the assigned Legal Adviser as appropriate, • Obligations Management: tracking of key customer and supplier obligations required to be fulfilled, • Ensure Charging, Relief and Change Control and other key contract and commercial mechanisms are operated in accordance with the contract and the Change Policy, • Draft Complex CCNs and other ancillary contract documentation such as updated conformed contracts and Financial Models as required by the terms of the Contract, • Act as the principle contact for sales and operational teams on contract issues and single point of contact for escalation to legal advisers, • Act as a trusted adviser to sales and operational teams to assist in delivering contractual obligations and to assist in identifying commercial and contractual solutions to in life issues, • Interface with Customers and internal departments to understand Contract Change / and additional service requirements and negotiate certain contract terms, • Liaise with and escalation to relevant Group area for policy queries and act as a subject matter expert in managing the contract in accordance with appropriate Company Policies e.g. Commercial Policy, • Implementation of best practice regarding Deal Risk: i.e. pro-active monitoring of key risks identified at bid stage and ensuring risks are identified, tracked and reviewed on a regular basis by the Account Team, • Provide accurate feedback with assigned Legal Adviser to pre-sales functions regarding deviation from modelled solutions and issues in contract operation What you’ll need • Proven experience managing large and complex contracts, • Good standard of drafting capability, • Ability to work within senior teams and advise and escalate as appropriate, • Ability to understand and manage complex risks and issues, • Good communication skills and ability to operate across different levels of management and senior management, • Understanding of managed service commercials including P&L, Balance Sheet and associated internal finance systems, • Excellent Project Management and planning skills on major contract negotiation, • Experience of dispute resolution, • “Can do” attitude to problem solving within team dynamic, • Work closely and collaboratively with the assigned legal adviser., • Ability to be security cleared About us We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business. We’re a place where you can belong With over 21,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong. You’ll see this reflected in our recruitment process too. We aim to provide fair access to opportunities and an inclusive, barrier‑free experience. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the skills and experience we need. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme. If you opt in and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you’ll be guaranteed an interview, and we’re happy to support any reasonable adjustments. Please let us know when you apply. If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment - we’d love to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Site Contracts Negotiator - Study Start Up - UK - Remote ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. As a Site Contracts Negotiator II (Study Start Up Associate) at ICON, you will independently manage the negotiation and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets across a range of studies. You will work closely with investigator sites and internal stakeholders to support efficient, compliant study start-up. You will take ownership of your assigned contract and budget negotiations, managing your deliverables independently while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: • Negotiating site contracts and budgets with investigator sites within defined parameters and playbooks., • Reviewing and adapting contract language to reflect sponsor requirements, local laws, and site feedback., • Managing a portfolio of contracts, monitoring cycle times, and proactively addressing barriers to execution., • Collaborating with Legal, Finance, and project teams to resolve contractual matters and support alignment., • Maintaining accurate records of negotiations, approvals, and executed agreements in relevant systems., • Contributing to continuous improvement of contract templates, processes, and guidance, and supporting junior colleagues where appropriate. You will bring relevant experience in contract negotiation or administration, ideally within the clinical research, pharmaceutical, CRO, or healthcare environment. • Fluent in English and at least one of the following languages: French, German, Italian, or Spanish., • Bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience., • Relevant experience in site contracting, contract administration, or a similar role within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environment., • Good understanding of clinical trial agreements and budget negotiation principles., • Strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills., • Ability to manage multiple contracts and timelines while maintaining attention to detail and quality., • Proactive, solution-focused approach and ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders., • Experience negotiating with investigator sites in India would be an advantage. #LI-DK2 #LI-Remote Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our benefits examples include: • Various annual leave entitlements, • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs., • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead., • Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being., • Life assurance, • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Interim Group Tax Analyst to join a high-performing Group Finance function on an initial 3–6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a CTA, ACA or ACCA-qualified tax professional with strong corporate tax experience to contribute across UK and international taxation matters. Working closely with senior Tax and Finance stakeholders, the successful candidate will support a broad range of corporate tax reporting, compliance, forecasting and international tax activities. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can work independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines. • Prepare and manage UK corporation tax returns and associated compliance requirements., • Support monthly, quarterly and year-end corporate tax reporting., • Prepare tax disclosures for statutory accounts and management reporting., • Assist with corporate tax budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning., • Prepare and calculate management fees and assess related tax considerations., • Support transfer pricing projects, documentation and implementation., • Prepare and manage Employment Related Securities (ERS) reporting., • Undertake Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) analysis and related tax assessments., • Manage UK corporation tax quarterly instalment payments., • Support international and US corporate tax reporting requirements., • Work collaboratively with Finance teams across multiple jurisdictions to manage corporate tax matters., • Provide practical tax advice on international taxation matters, including transfer pricing., • Support tax considerations arising from acquisitions, business transfers, restructuring and wider transformation projects., • Coordinate Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) requirements., • Develop broader knowledge across areas such as VAT and employment taxes and provide support to Finance teams where required., • Support senior Tax stakeholders with ad hoc tax projects, technical analysis and strategic initiatives., • Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting., • CTA qualification or equivalent, or ACA/ACCA qualification with strong corporate tax experience., • Proven experience in UK corporation tax compliance and reporting., • Previous in-house or industry experience is highly desirable., • Experience with corporate tax reporting systems and/or finance systems would be advantageous., • Strong technical understanding of UK corporate taxation., • Exposure to international tax, transfer pricing and CFC matters., • Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach., • The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurately against tight deadlines., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • A collaborative, proactive and commercially focused approach., • The ability to work autonomously and make an immediate contribution. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are currently looking for a Data Steward to join a leading pharmaceutical organisation based in the Berkshire area, with hybrid working. As the Data Steward you will be responsible for ensuring wholesaler and agent sales transactions are matched accurately to the correct UK customer within the customer relationship management (CRM) master list. Working within the Trade function, you will maintain the trusted account data behind commercial reporting, contracts, tendering, rebates and government pharmaceutical contribution calculations. Your work will also support customer targeting, segmentation, incentive compensation and omnichannel activity across pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and other healthcare organisations. This role is an initial 6 month contract with possibility of extension. Your duties as the Data Steward will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows: • As the Data Steward you will own end-to-end matching of wholesaler and agent transactions to IQVIA OneKey organisation and healthcare organisation identifiers. Resolve unmatched, duplicate and low-confidence records using agreed rules, thresholds and tie-break logic. Maintain documented crosswalks between wholesaler account codes, ship-to and bill-to identifiers, OneKey records and procurement authorities, recording one-to-one and one-to-many relationships accurately., • As the Data Steward you will reconcile multiple sources into a single trusted account view, maintaining parent-child relationships, affiliations, pharmacy groups, buying groups, NHS trusts and health boards. Keep regional and national NHS purchasing hierarchies aligned, including integrated care boards and systems, so commercial reporting, tender submissions, contract allocation and rebate calculations use the correct account structures., • As the Data Steward you will monitor match rates by volume and value, unmatched sales value, duplicates, exception ageing and resolution times. Investigate recurring issues such as address variations, closures, mergers and delayed reference updates; escal…, • As the Data Steward you will work with Trade, Sales Operations, Market Access, Finance, Analytics, Incentive Compensation, Legal and technical colleagues to prioritise high-value exceptions and support accurate government contribution calculations. Engage wholesalers and data providers on file quality and delivery, guide commercial users on data standards, and identify opportunities for automation and improved fuzzy matching. Success will include stronger matching performance, fewer ageing exceptions, timely resolution against agreed service levels and reliable mapping inputs without reporting exceptions. To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Data Steward we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history: • Proven experience in data stewardship, master data management or commercial data operations, ideally within pharmaceuticals or life sciences. You will bring expertise in large, multi-source datasets, account creation, reconciliation, governance and lifecycle management, supported by a detailed understanding of NHS organisation structures and their commercial reporting implications., • Strong working expertise in IQVIA OneKey data structures, including how organisation records are sourced, maintained and used commercially. You will need practical knowledge of golden records, survivorship rules, deduplication, hierarchies and match/merge processes, alongside proficiency in Excel and Snowflake SQL for profiling, reconciliation and exception analysis., • Strong analytical judgement, attention to detail and clear communication with technical and commercial stakeholders. Relevant additional experience includes pharmaceutical CRM platforms, wholesaler sell-in, sell-out and agent data, the UK pharmaceutical supply chain, Power BI, UK data protection requirements, the pharmaceutical industry code of practice, and government pharmaceutical contribution and pricing rebate mechanisms. Data Steward / Master Data Management / Customer Data Quality / IQVIA OneKey / Wholesaler Sales Data / Account Matching / NHS Hierarchies / Snowflake SQL / Pharmaceutical CRM / Data Governance Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Mott MacDonald We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK. Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence. Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees? As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be supporting the team within Water and Environment, delivering complex infrastructure schemes. • Support Water Companies in delivering large capital programmes, providing an essential service, and improving the environment., • Provide commercial support to a large project or programme of works, • Ensuring robust estimates are provided that are aligned to scope and makes due allowance for all risks and opportunities, • Managing commercial inputs to the procurement process including ensuring that strategies are developed and agreed., • Contracts are properly managed in accordance with contract requirements including compliance with all responses to communications, payments, programme submissions etc, • Ensuring robust cost management is undertaken at all times., • Proactive management of project and programme risk including ensuring that mitigation plans are in place and implemented., • Development of strong client relationships across its organisation, • Monitor that technical solutions meet with technical standards, legal obligations, and client requirements., • Use a systematic approach to critically examine the situation from different perspective., • Gather relevant information from different sources in reaching a decision., • Generate and weigh the different options in arriving at decisions., • Weigh the risks and consequences of all options., • Make well-reasoned, sound and timely decisions based on the needs of the situation, the clients and the team member, • Involve and consult those affected by the decision., • Maintain and build on existing client relationships to anticipate needs., • Chartered Surveyor, ideally MRICS, with a degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, • Experience working with NEC Contracts and other target cost, or cost reimbursable contracts, • Experienced in delivering commercial and contractual elements of heavy infrastructure projects., • Experienced in Contract Management, • Demonstrated background working within Consultancy or Main Contracting environment, • Ability to prioritise and able to work under pressure., • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues., • Excellent presentation and communication skills, • Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work, • Technically and commercially aware able to deliver on all post contract service delivery and to solve problems, • Proactive and self motivatedStrong commercial knowledge, • Effective time management - efficient and adding value to projects, • Customer focus - ability to engage in sound relationships with the customer project team, • A knowledge and expertise in the water/wastewater industry sector We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The Advisory and Programme Delivery(APD) unit delivers management services in all the sectors that Mott MacDonald operate in the Built Environment, Defence, Energy, Water, Transportation and, Education, Health and Care. TheUnit delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of Programme Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost Management, Estimating, Infrastructure Finance, Management Consulting, Digital Consulting and Education, Health and Care Management. Our environment and water portfolio is primarily a UK based business delivering project, programme and commercial management services to regulated water/wastewater clients and the Environment Agency. Our work stretches across the entire project lifecycle, from pre-contract cost estimating and benchmarking to post contract QS services and commercial assurance. For project and programme management we deliver capital projects on behalf of our clients, both internal and external that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £0.5billion. Additionally we are the home of the cost intelligence service, a specialist team of data analysts and economists who provide expert advice across all sectors on inflation and indexation. We currently work with around half of the UK’s regulated water and wastewater companies. Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues., • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments., • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues., • A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family., • Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too., • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%., • Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary., • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury., • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing., • As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes., • A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme., • Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service., • Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers., • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave., • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay., • Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid., • Primary annual professional institution subscription., • A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options., • Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities., • Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Location(s): Croydon, GB London, GB Reading, GB Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Water Discipline: Cost and quantity surveying Job Ref: 14904 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Category Manager Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Package: Starting from £47,760 to £65k (depending on your suitability and level of experience). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day. This role is eligible for hybrid working, meaning employees typically spend three days on site in a long week and two days on site in a short week. We support flexible working where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, so please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working arrangement when you apply. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? Let us introduce the role. We are looking for an experienced Category Manager to join AWE and play a key role in shaping and delivering effective category strategies that support our business priorities and deliver long-term commercial value. Working collaboratively across AWE, you will manage a portfolio of categories and supplier contracts, using market insight and commercial expertise to identify opportunities, manage risk and drive value. You will develop and implement category strategies, support and lead commercial negotiations, and build strong relationships with key suppliers throughout the contract lifecycle. This is a varied commercial role where you will work closely with stakeholders across Commercial, Operations, Legal and Finance, helping to ensure contracts and suppliers perform effectively against agreed requirements, KPIs and SLAs. You will have the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes, strengthen supplier relationships and contribute to the delivery of AWE's wider strategic goals. Experience we are looking for We are interested in your experience, judgement, and approach, not only formal qualifications. You will have practical experience in some of the following: Experience working within a Procurement, Commercial or Category Management environment. Experience managing categories of spend and supporting the development and delivery of category strategies. Practical experience delivering end-to-end procurement activity , including tender documentation, evaluation, tender analysis, negotiation and contracting. Experience of contract management and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) , with an understanding of contractual arrangements. Strong commercial and negotiation skills , with the ability to achieve positive outcomes and deliver value. Good analytical and financial skills , with the ability to interpret data and use insight to support commercial decision-making. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills , with the ability to work collaboratively across different business areas. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel . Ability to manage changing priorities and ambiguity while maintaining a commercial and delivery-focused approach. Understanding of relevant legislation, regulation and commercial compliance requirements . Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. #LI-ZB1 #LI-Hybrid TPBN1_UKTJ

£440 per day (Inside IR35) 6-month contract (Hybrid working ) Reading, Berkshire UK Your new organisation We are a major international meteorological research organisation operating at the intersection of environmental science, technology and data. Our scientists and technical specialists combine complex observational data, advanced digital infrastructure and specialist scientific equipment to deepen our understanding of the natural environment and inform decisions with real-world consequences.We are now investing in a new Asset Management System, creating a single, trusted source of information and transforming how our scientific assets are managed across the organisation. As such, we are looking for an experienced CAFM System Contractor to accelerate its implementation and establish the governance, data standards and operating model required for long-term success. Your new role You will lead the continued implementation, governance and operational management of the Science Asset Management System, acting as product owner and service lead during a critical transition into live delivery. Working across scientific, laboratory, field, estates, digital, finance and procurement teams, you will coordinate system configuration, asset-data migration, testing, training and organisation-wide adoption. You will establish practical processes covering asset lifecycle management, planned preventative maintenance, calibration, fault reporting, risk assessment and disposal, while improving data quality, reporting and audit readiness. You will also manage the operational relationship with the external system provider, overseeing service performance, change requests, roadmap priorities and contract governance. The assignment calls for someone who can establish control quickly, align a diverse stakeholder community and leave behind a trusted service, clear documentation and a stronger basis for operational and capital-investment decisions. What you'll need to succeed You will have demonstrable experience implementing, managing or improving a business-critical CAFM, CMMS, EAM, maintenance, inventory or asset-management system. You must be able to translate user and operational needs into structured requirements, workflows, data standards and prioritised system improvements, supported by practical experience of configuration, migration, testing, training and adoption. A sound understanding of maintenance planning, calibration, equipment governance, fault management or asset lifecycle processes is essential, as is the ability to use dashboards, reports and data exports to identify issues and drive measurable improvement. Experience with SharePoint-controlled documentation, product ownership, Agile delivery, service management, supplier governance, compliance, health and safety or ISO-related processes would be advantageous. Exposure to scientific, technical, laboratory or field-based environments would also be valuable. Success will require a commercially aware contractor who can work independently, challenge constructively and turn a developing platform into a credible operational capability. What you'll get in return This is a 6-month contract paying £440 per day Inside IR35, with a 50/50 hybrid working arrangement in Reading. You will take ownership of a significant asset-management transformation and leave a lasting operational legacy. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

The client islooking for an Associate Tax Director to work a 12 month extendable contract based in The UK (Reading Or London Office). • Leading and managing all the tax planning activities, restructuring and tax projects in countries outside of the US;, • Advising on all the merger and acquisition activities in countries outside of the US;, • Managing, progressing and resolving all the tax audits and litigations in countries outside of the US., • Managing and overseeing the entire compliance program lifecycle, corporate tax return, meeting with the relevant Tax Authorities, performing various tax reviews and relationship management;, • Coordinating with other Associate Tax Directors and Senior Directors as necessary to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of all international tax processes., • Developing and maintaining relationships with various teams throughout the company including, but not limited to, Accounting, Legal, Treasury and FP&A in order to gain compliance, accounting and reporting efficiencies., • Streamlining and optimizing tax processes through the use of various digital finance tools, including AI, Alteryx, Qlik and other technologies., • Lead a team of tax professionals., • Bachelor's degree or six or more years of work experience., • Fifteen or more years of relevant work experience in the income taxes field., • Strong working knowledge of corporate income taxes., • A CPA, CTA, Masters of Tax or Masters of Accounting., • Experience with OneSource Tax Provision and SAP., • Solid data management and automation skills required; experience with Alteryx is a plus., • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to work with individuals at all levels in a team environment., • Ability to independently challenge, when needed, while at the same time being supportive and solution-based., • An ability to navigate and negotiate through conflicting demands to maintain focus on priority objectives while ensuring key stakeholders’ needs are met., • Ability to lead groups, build consensus, and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization., • Strong team leadership, communication, interpersonal and management skills with an executive presence and ability to build relationships with stakeholders in peer/influence models., • Previous people management experience. This position will be Inside IR35 andthe client is looking for consultants based in The UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Category: Regular, Full-Time Reports to: Country Manager, UK & Ireland Direct Reports: Key Account Manager (x2), Customer Success Manager Location: Reading, UK Travel: Regular travel within the UK & Ireland; occasional international travel (primarily to Denmark) The Head of DSO, UK & Ireland holds overall strategic, commercial and people leadership responsibility for 3Shape's Dental Service Organisation (DSO) business across the UK and Ireland. The role is accountable for defining, owning and executing the UK&I DSO growth strategy, accelerating revenue growth, winning new strategic DSO customers, expanding engagement with existing customers, and strengthening 3Shape's position as a strategic technology partner to leading DSOs. The Head of DSO will manage a team comprising two Key Account Managers and one Customer Success Manager. Together with the team, this individual will build and maintain long-term partnerships that drive adoption, integration and expansion of 3Shape's digital dentistry solutions. The role owns the full DSO commercial journey, from market segmentation, account prioritisation and opportunity identification through commercial negotiation, implementation, adoption, retention and expansion. This is a hands-on commercial leadership position, with direct responsibility for leading the most strategic DSO relationships and opportunities while enabling the wider team to perform and grow. We are committed to celebrating human diversity, and we trust that the best way to reach outstanding business results, is by welcoming diverse people into our community. • DSO Strategy, Market Development & Account Management, • Define and execute the UK&I DSO strategy and annual growth plan, including revenue, customer acquisition and account targets., • Segment the DSO market and identify priority accounts, growth opportunities and required resources., • Identify new DSO opportunities and increase 3Shape's share of wallet within existing customers., • Lead major DSO opportunities from business case development and proposal creation through negotiation, contract finalisation and implementation., • Build joint account plans with key resellers involved in DSO opportunities., • Scale the UK&I DSO commercial organisation by enhancing account governance, pipeline management, forecasting, commercial processes and cross-functional execution., • Monitor competitor activity, DSO purchasing trends and customer requirements, using insights to continuously refine the DSO strategy., • Coordinate Sales, Finance, Customer Success, Marketing, Academy, Product and Operations teams around major DSO opportunities, ensuring clear ownership and accountability., • Represent UK&I DSO priorities in European and Global forums and ensure that critical customer requirements are addressed internally., • Partner with Customer Success Managers to drive pilot programmes, establish adoption and usage targets for priority DSOs, monitor performance and improve customer outcomes., • Leverage scanner, software and subscription usage data to identify underutilisation, retention risks and expansion opportunities., • Collaborate with Marketing and Academy teams to develop scalable onboarding, training and clinical education programmes that support DSO adoption., • Utilise Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), webinars, events and clinical education initiatives to support strategic DSO opportunities and increase product adoption., • Set clear direction and priorities for the team, fostering the engagement, accountability and motivation required to achieve business goals., • Lead and develop the DSO Key Account Managers and Customer Success Manager by establishing individual objectives, account ownership and development plans., • Regularly review pipeline performance, account plans, forecasts and results, while coaching team members on account planning, executive stakeholder engagement, negotiation, commercial proposal development and deal execution., • Share DSO best practices across the wider UK&I commercial organisation., • Recruit and onboard additional DSO team members as the business expands., • 10+ years of experience in strategic sales, business development, enterprise or key account management, or commercial leadership., • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop commercial teams, including setting direction, coaching talent and fostering a collaborative culture with clear accountability for results., • Proven experience managing complex B2B and enterprise customer relationships, negotiating high-value agreements and building trusted relationships with C-suite stakeholders., • Strong track record of delivering revenue growth and executing strategic account plans and multi-year customer growth strategies., • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple business functions within an international matrix organisation., • Excellent negotiation, communication and executive presentation skills., • 3+ years of experience in dental, MedTech, healthcare technology or a related industry., • Proven experience working with DSOs, dental groups, healthcare organisations or reseller networks., • Understanding of digital dentistry, intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM solutions, dental software and subscription-based technologies., • Experience collaborating across Sales, Marketing, Academy/Education and Customer Success functions. 3Shape started with a simple idea - to make 3D scanning better. First, we applied it to the hearing industry, then we succeeded in dentistry. Twenty years later, 3Shape has 2,000+ employees globally. With the help of dental professionals and amazing colleagues we’re creating award-winning scanning and CAD/CAM solutions to change dentistry together! Together, we contribute to a better world. Experience the everyday across the globe on LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr

OTE: £120,000 | Base + Uncapped Commission | UK – Flexible with Reading HQ presence FISCAL Technologies is a profitable, independently owned SaaS business with an 18-year track record protecting over £350 billion of global spend every year. Our AI-driven financial risk solutions deliver measurable ROI within three months, giving finance leaders the confidence to control spend, prevent loss, and drive operational excellence. We are proud recipients of the King’s Award for Innovation and consistently recognised as a great place to work. As we accelerate growth through a curated partner ecosystem – spanning ERP providers, consultancies, and managed service firms – we are building a team of commercially driven Partner Managers who can open doors, develop trusted relationships, and close enterprise deals alongside our strategic partners. Starting as a hybrid role that will sit at the intersection of enterprise sales and partner management. You will initially carry a personal new‑business quota and be jointly accountable for partner‑sourced pipeline. You will be the primary commercial relationship owner for a defined set of strategic partners – recruiting, enabling, and co‑selling with them to win enterprise deals in the CFO and finance leadership community. After the initial success threshold is met with partners, this role will move to be a full partner manager position. This is not a channel administration role. You are a closer who happens to multiply your reach through partners. Partner Ecosystem Development • Identify, recruit, and onboard strategic partners – including ERP consultancies, system integrators, and finance transformation advisory firms – who can introduce and co‑sell FISCAL solutions into enterprise finance functions, • Build joint business plans with each partner, setting pipeline targets, co‑sell motions, and quarterly milestones, • Run partner enablement: ensure partner teams can position FISCAL’s value proposition confidently to CFOs, VPs of Finance, and AP/Procurement leaders, • Register, track, and progress partner‑originated deals through your CRM, maintaining pipeline hygiene and accurate forecasting, • Carry and achieve a personal quota for net new revenue, sourced both directly and through partner‑influenced pipeline, • Lead complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles from initial engagement through to signed contract, navigating procurement, legal, and finance approval processes, • Build trust‑based relationships with C‑suite and senior finance leaders (CFO, VP Finance, Head of AP, Controllers) through a consultative, outcome‑led approach, • Deliver compelling business cases that connect FISCAL’s AI‑driven risk capabilities to measurable financial outcomes – cost avoidance, duplicate payment recovery, and spend integrity, • Collaborate with pre‑sales, marketing, and customer success to create winning proposals and seamless transitions to implementation Commercial & Strategic Contribution • Contribute partner and market insight to FISCAL’s go‑to‑market strategy and product roadmap, • Share best practices, deal learnings, and partner playbooks across the broader sales team, • Represent FISCAL at industry events, partner conferences, and finance leadership forums, • You consistently meet or exceed your personal quota and jointly‑owned partner pipeline targets, • Within 6 months, you have a defined portfolio of active partners with registered opportunities in pipeline, • Your customers and partner contacts become advocates and reference accounts for FISCAL, • Partners rate you as their go‑to resource for commercial support, competitive positioning, and deal strategy, • You contribute to building a repeatable, scalable partner GTM model that can be expanded across the business, • 5+ years of enterprise B2B SaaS or financial software sales, with a verifiable track record of closing 6‑figure deals against quota, • Demonstrable experience working with or through channel partners, system integrators, or strategic alliances to source and close enterprise deals, • Gravitas and credibility with senior finance leaders – CFO, VP Finance, Head of Procurement – built through a consultative, insight‑led approach, • Fluency in a structured sales methodology: MEDDPICC or MEDDIC strongly preferred; Challenger or SPIN also valued, • Strong commercial acumen: you understand buying committees, procurement cycles, and how to build a compelling business case for finance‑focused buyers, • Excellent communication skills – you are equally strong at listening, presenting, facilitating, and negotiating Highly Valued • Background in financial risk, accounts payable, ERP, spend management, or adjacent FinTech markets, • Experience building or managing a partner programme, including joint business planning and partner performance management, • Familiarity with the UK enterprise finance community and its key consultancy/integrator ecosystem, • Competitive package: base salary + uncapped commission with OTE of £120,000, • 28 days annual leave including Christmas closure, • Empowered autonomy: you own your territory, your partners, and your approach – we trust you to deliver, • Collaborative, high‑performance culture: work alongside colleagues who are genuinely invested in each other’s success, • Growth at the right moment: join a profitable, independently owned company with ambitious expansion plans where your contribution shapes the business, • Meaningful impact: every deal protects organisations from financial loss – your work has a tangible outcome for finance teams worldwide, • FISCAL is a proud King’s Award for Innovation recipient and an independently certified great place to work Flexible, with regular presence at our Reading, UK headquarters. Travel to partner sites and customer meetings as required. We’d love to show you our solutions in action! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location/s: London, Reading, Brighton, Birmingham, Cambridge; UK Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. Mott MacDonald’s Advisory and Programme Delivery(APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. We deliver tailored solutions that directly address our clients’ key challenges, combining our world-leading project expertise with unrivalled programme delivery capabilities and advisory services. APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management. • Delivery on time within cost and to stated quality standards, • Ensure the embedding of sustainability principles, • Effective management of health, safety and wellbeing of all those engaged on the project, • Deliver within specified internal and client governance tolerances, • Ensure the relevant safety management system has been employed, • Coordinate and manage contract requirements (NEC or Icheme) relating to design solutions, construction and commissioning, • Collaborate with the Technical lead as per the delivery strategy to ensure excellence in Health and Safety in design, • Responsible for capturing cost efficiencies during pre-construction phases without compromising the scope of the project, • Responsible for taking the project to the Investment Committee and guarantee the allocation of capital allowing the progress of the project throughout the lifecycle, • Be accountable for the expenditure, and overall out turn cost for the project including authorisation through specified governance, • Ensure effective communication and interfaces with the supply chain and procurement functions, • Be responsible for ensuring the change control process is followed including managing and recording all change to time, cost and quality, • Active stakeholder management to clarify requirements and agree project objectives and priorities, • Maintain stakeholder involvement in key decisions, • Manage project risk and opportunities effectively - take responsibility for the identification, allocation and management of the project risk and opportunities, taking effective mitigation measures to reduce risk, • Be accountable for the commercial objectives specific to the project - ensure necessary reporting & information is delivered on time, to the required standard, • Maintain excellent communications with the client and wider programme team, • Be responsible for the project programme. Work with multidisciplinary delivery teams to update the programme as required, • Ensure the effective and efficient close out of all projects, • A degree in engineering or project management subject, • A relevant professional qualification preferably APM, • Full Membership, or working towards full membership of a relevant chartered body; MAPM, MCIWEM, MICE, MCIOB, MRICS etc, • Project management experience across a range of disciplines, contract/procurement, • Experience of managing projects within the Water and Environment Sector, • Experience of practical application of contracts terms, • Excellent written and oral communication, • NEC contract experience, • Able to foster and promote collaborative working relationships, • Experience of working ’client side’ for utilities companies is advantageous We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application. We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help. • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%., • Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary., • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury., • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing., • As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes., • Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success., • Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses., • As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution., • Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future., • For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one., • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues., • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments., • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues., • A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family., • Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too., • A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme., • 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers., • Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service., • Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers., • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave., • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay., • Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid., • We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing., • Primary annual professional institution subscription., • A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options., • Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities., • We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network., • Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Location(s): Birmingham, GB Brighton, GB Reading, GB Cambridge, GB London, GB Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Environment and society Discipline: Project programme and commercial management Job Ref: 17441 #J-18808-Ljbffr

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated procurement professional to join our team as Deputy Head of Procurement Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT). This senior role will lead the planning and delivery of complex DDaT procurement activity, from initial requirements and sourcing strategy through competitive tendering, negotiation and contract award. Working closely with senior digital, technical, finance and procurement colleagues, you will ensure robust commercial governance, value for money, effective risk management and delivery of the Trusts cost improvement objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute individual with strong strategic sourcing, tender management and stakeholder engagement skills to support the Trusts digital transformation and wider procurement priorities. £96,626 - £111,084 per annum incl of HCAS #J-18808-Ljbffr

TekWissen UK is seeking a SAP Project Systems Consultant to join a Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) initiative. This Greenfield programme aims to design, build, test and deploy end-to-end SAP Project Systems processes across Finance, Procurement, HR and more. You will work in the Business & Technology Integration team, supporting workshops, design and deployment for PM/PS modules, with occasional travel to Reading. 6-month remote contract with client site engagement as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Seeking an IT Supplier & Category Management specialist with demonstrable experience managing Technology and Professional Services suppliers, developing category strategies, leading sourcing and procurement activities, negotiating contracts, and governing supplier performance through SLAs, KPIs and supplier reviews. is Mandatory DV is preferred – required to work on site with Edgewing and support sensitive MOD/aerospace programmes. – demonstrable background delivering architecture within MOD, Defence Digital, or UK aerospace environments. The IT Supplier Manager leads and supports the definition and execution of the IT supplier strategy and management framework, in partnership with the Digital Information leadership team. This role is accountable for supporting the IT Supplier Senior manager in overseeing the end-to-end IT supplier lifecycle, including supplier evaluation and selection, contractual negotiations, performance management, and offboarding. • Partner with the Digital Information Leadership team and relevant Business functions (e.g., Procurement) to define and execute an IT supplier strategy that optimises supplier performance, reduces risk, and ensures alignment with strategic business and IT goals., • Continuously align the IT supplier strategy with the Digital Information technology strategy and relevant Value Stream roadmaps., • Collaborate with the Head of Service Management, Head of Digital Business Information Business Management, and others to define and establish a robust IT supplier governance framework., • Act as a key liaison between different Business and Digital Information stakeholders and suppliers., • Support the procurement of IT suppliers’ services, including but not limited to the tender process, commercial negotiations, and contract renewal., • Facilitate and manage IT supplier review meetings with all IT suppliers to ensure customer satisfaction and SLAs are achieved and maintained., • Partner closely with the Digital Information Finance team to manage budgets and cost saving initiatives where these relate to IT suppliers., • Identify and drive initiatives to continuously improve IT supplier performance, including but not limited to quality, cost effectiveness, and innovation., • Responsible for the day-to‑day performance of suppliers providing IT Services., • Identification, management and resolution of IT supplier service gaps, risks, compliance issues, and poor performance., • Keep abreast of the latest approaches and techniques to IT supplier management., • To act as an expert on IT supplier Life cycle management., • Establish a partnering approach to IT supplier management, fostering long‑term, mutually beneficial customer-supplier relationships., • Establish and operate an IT supplier management framework, including but not limited to the definition of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and other relevant metrics., • Define and execute on IT supplier management strategies to drive supplier performance, including quality, customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness, • Facilitate and/or attend key IT service and business meetings, including but not limited to the Change Advisory Board (CAB), IT supplier performance reviews, daily IT operations meetings. Essential Qualifications: • Prior IT Supplier management experience, • Strong commercial acumen, • Strong process creation., • Desirable Qualifications:, • CIPS (Certified Information Privacy Solutions Engineer), ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), PMP (Project Management Professional) and related certifications are preferred, • At least 3+ years in IT supplier management and developing category strategies, including supplier identification and evaluation, contracting, performance management, and offboarding., • Proven experience in defining and executing an IT supplier strategy, preferably within a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace and Defence), • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience in negotiating complex IT contracts, preferably on an international basis, • Strong understanding of IT compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements, • Evidence of improving existing IT supplier management (e.g., cost effectiveness, customer satisfaction), • Good understanding of the IT supplier landscape (e.g., System Integrators (SIs), including key service offerings, strengths, weaknesses, • Experience in managing and/or overseeing the transition of IT supplier contracts between two of more legal entities, • Proven experience in defining and establish a robust IT supplier governance framework, including but not limited to tendering and performance management #J-18808-Ljbffr

A recruitment firm is inviting candidates for the Oracle Financials Functional Consultant role, a contract position offering up to £625 a day. This hybrid job requires some onsite work in Reading. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Finance and Project Accounting components, including application configuration changes and integration with third-party software. Ideal for those with Oracle E-Business Suite experience, it's suited for mid-senior professionals looking to contribute to a transformative project. #J-18808-Ljbffr

KAM Defence and Public SafetyReading,Berkshire,United KingdomFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 791725## About EricssonEricsson is a global leader in communications technology and services. Through our Mission Critical Networks (MCN) organization, we enable governments, public safety agencies, defence organizations, and critical infrastructure providers to transform their operations through secure, resilient, and innovative communications solutions.As 5G and mission-critical broadband technologies reshape the way public safety and defence organizations operate, Ericsson is uniquely positioned to support digital transformation, operational effectiveness, and national resilience.## Role PurposeThe Key Account Manager (KAM) for Defence & Public Safety, United Kingdom, is responsible for securing short- and long-term profitable business growth through proactive business development, strategic customer engagement, and effective management of Ericsson resources. The role requires a deep understanding of the UK Defence and Public Safety ecosystem and a strong ability to build trusted executive-level relationships across government, armed forces, emergency services, security agencies, and associated industry stakeholders.The KAM is accountable for driving sales performance, profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term business growth while positioning Ericsson as a strategic partner and thought leader in mission-critical communications and digital transformation.## Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Business Development Develop and execute the long-term account strategy for the UK Defence and Public Safety sector. Identify, qualify, and secure short-, medium-, and long-term business opportunities that drive sustainable growth and market leadership. Position Ericsson as a trusted advisor and technology leader in mission-critical communications, defence communications, secure networks, private networks, and public safety broadband solutions. Collaborate with the EMEA Mission Critical Networks Business Development organization to shape opportunities and accelerate market growth.Customer and Stakeholder Leadership Establish and maintain executive relationships with key customers, government agencies, defence organizations, emergency services, system integrators, and industry partners. Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer strategies, operational challenges, procurement processes, and transformation priorities. Act as Ericsson's executive sponsor for strategic engagements across the Defence and Public Safety portfolio. Drive customer satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term partnership development.Sales and Commercial Management Deliver orders, sales, profitability, and cash flow targets for the assigned portfolio. Own and govern sales opportunities, business cases, and commercial proposals from opportunity identification through contract closure. Lead negotiations in both public sector procurement environments and commercial contract discussions. Ensure effective management of working capital, contractual commitments, and commercial risk.* Coordinate cross-functional bid teams and ensure alignment of all Ericsson resources supporting the customer.Market Leadership and Industry Engagement Monitor market developments, competitive activities, procurement programmes, and policy changes affecting the UK Defence and Public Safety sectors. Represent Ericsson at industry events, customer forums, defence exhibitions, and public safety conferences. Influence strategic market direction through thought leadership and engagement with key ecosystem stakeholders. Contribute to Ericsson's growth strategy for Mission Critical Networks across the UK and wider EMEA region.Leadership and Team Development Lead and inspire diverse virtual and cross-functional teams supporting strategic customer engagements. Coach and develop high-performing teams and foster collaboration across sales, solutioning, delivery, legal, finance, and business development functions.* Promote Ericsson's values, ethics, and commitment to health, safety, and well-being.## Qualifications and ExperienceRequired Experience Minimum 10 years of successful sales, account management, or business development experience within Defence, Public Safety, Mission Critical Communications, Government, Security, or Critical Infrastructure sectors. Proven track record of securing and managing complex strategic accounts and large-scale transformational programmes. Experience leading major public sector procurement and competitive tender processes. Demonstrated success in driving profitable business growth and achieving challenging commercial objectives.* Strong understanding of the UK Defence and Public Safety landscape, including relevant customer organizations, procurement frameworks, and industry ecosystem.Knowledge and Competencies Deep understanding of mission-critical communication solutions, private wireless networks, critical communications broadband, 4G/5G technologies, and digital transformation initiatives. Strong commercial acumen, negotiation expertise, and consultative selling capabilities. Exceptional stakeholder management and executive relationship-building skills. Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to influence at senior executive and government levels. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills in complex matrix organizations.Education Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Administration, Defence Studies, or a related discipline. Advanced business or leadership qualifications are advantageous.## Critical Success FactorsThe successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to: Develop long-term business and strategic partnerships. Generate profitable growth and deliver sustainable business results. Build trusted executive relationships and maximize customer loyalty. Lead complex negotiations and strategic pursuits. Influence market direction and establish Ericsson as the partner of choice in Defence and Public Safety. Lead and develop high-performing teams across a matrix organizationWhy join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you ́ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what ́s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You ́ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You ́ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.Primary country and city: United Kingdom (GB) || ReadingReq ID: 791725 #J-18808-Ljbffr

ISS Facilities Services UK are seeking an experienced Project Lead, to lead contractual assurance, governance, and compliance activities in support of PFI contract hand back. It is essential that you have solid Project Management experience, hard FM background and experience of PFI/Healthcare contracts. Job Description In this role, you will act as the technical lead for the management of obligations under the Survey Deed, providing subject matter expertise across project agreement obligations, hand back requirements, lifecycle compliance, asset condition validation, and contractual survey outputs. Working closely with operational, technical, surveying, and commercial teams, you will help ensure assets and services are delivered in accordance with contractual standards at expiry. You will also play a key role in identifying, mitigating, and managing contractual and commercial risks while supporting best practice across contract management and compliance activities. We are looking for an experienced estates and technical professional with a strong Facilities Management background and healthcare sector experience. The successful candidate will provide leadership and assurance across contractual compliance activities, supporting service delivery teams in achieving contractual standards and ensuring effective governance throughout the contract lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Lead and maintain a commercial compliance framework across PFI services., • Act as the subject matter expert for contract management best practice., • Support the implementation of training and guidance on contract interpretation, SLAs, KPIs, and payment mechanisms., • Monitor and assure compliance with contractual SLAs and KPIs., • Conduct audits of service delivery, documentation, statutory compliance, and operational processes., • Coordinate the review and assurance of contractual survey findings and Survey Deed obligations., • Identify compliance gaps, risks, non-conformances, and performance failures, supporting the development of improvement plans., • Review and challenge lifecycle submissions, variations, and commercial proposals, producing compliance reports that highlight risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement. Person Specification • Previous experience in a similar role is essential., • Estates or technical background within Facilities Management (FM)., • Healthcare sector experience is essential., • Mental health sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential., • Strong client management and team management skills., • Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment., • Flexible approach to working hours., • Strong understanding of contractual compliance, governance, and commercial assurance. The Company ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you. Join ISS and be part of something bigger. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Newbury +*Hybrid Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri *Hybrid We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team. We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today. We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started. We’re creating something special. We are joining forces to create the biggest mobile network provider in the UK. Through our collective strengths and talents, we will transform customers’ experience and create a best-in-class network for coverage, connectivity, and reliability, delivering greater value and more choice for the nation than ever before. There are very few moments in our careers where we can feel the ground shifting beneath us, where we can sense that something bigger than we’ve known before is taking shape. We’re not just building a company. We’re going to build a culture, a legacy and a future to be proud of. This will require remarkable leadership and together we can set the standard in the industry and beyond for both customer and employee experience, in what it is a career-defining opportunity. This role governs VodafoneThree’s commercial relationships with the Cellnex Towerco, overseeing £0.4bn annual spend. It ensures strategic alignment, value creation, and effective governance across contractual, financial, and performance dimensions, leading on strategic and commercial discussions with VodafoneThree and Cellnex senior management. • Own the commercial governance of complex strategic supplier agreements, with oversight of significant annual spend and accountability for contractual, financial, performance, and relationship outcomes., • Represent the business in contractual governance forums, influencing senior stakeholders and providing insights, financial analysis, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making., • Develop and deliver long-term commercial strategies in partnership with business leaders, driving value, achieving stakeholder objectives, and supporting business growth., • Lead the commercial management of contractual changes, compliance matters, disputes, and risk mitigation activities., • Promote a collaborative approach to resolving contract-related challenges, encouraging shared ownership of solutions and financial impacts across stakeholder groups., • Partner with budget owners to ensure effective financial management, helping identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and clearly communicate commercial implications., • Conduct strategic evaluations of contractual scope changes, working cross-functionally with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to support governance decisions and maximise value., • Build trusted relationships through transparent communication, active listening, and a commitment to delivering positive stakeholder outcomes., • Support the maintenance of long-term financial plans, ensuring alignment with evolving business priorities and strategic objectives., • Partner with Finance and business teams to maintain alignment on budgets and long-term plans, helping stakeholders understand key financial variances, risks, and opportunities., • Knowledge of commercial models within the telecommunications industry or similar complex partnership environments., • Experience managing commercial contracts and developing effective strategic partnerships., • Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, bringing fresh thinking and positively influencing change and continuous improvement., • Experience building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally., • Strong understanding of financial planning, procurement, commercial governance, and risk management., • Ability to engage and influence stakeholders to achieve shared goals and deliver positive outcomes., • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, evaluate options, and support evidence-based decision-making., • Experience using financial and scenario modelling to assess opportunities, risks, and business impacts. We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please contact your recruiter directly or email careers@vodafonethree.com for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you. #VodafoneThree By clicking the link above or any third‑party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third‑party website where the third‑party website's terms and privacy policy apply #J-18808-Ljbffr

KAM Defence and Public SafetyReading,Berkshire,United KingdomFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 791725## About EricssonEricsson is a global leader in communications technology and services. Through our Mission Critical Networks (MCN) organization, we enable governments, public safety agencies, defence organizations, and critical infrastructure providers to transform their operations through secure, resilient, and innovative communications solutions.As 5G and mission-critical broadband technologies reshape the way public safety and defence organizations operate, Ericsson is uniquely positioned to support digital transformation, operational effectiveness, and national resilience.## Role PurposeThe Key Account Manager (KAM) for Defence & Public Safety, United Kingdom, is responsible for securing short- and long-term profitable business growth through proactive business development, strategic customer engagement, and effective management of Ericsson resources. The role requires a deep understanding of the UK Defence and Public Safety ecosystem and a strong ability to build trusted executive-level relationships across government, armed forces, emergency services, security agencies, and associated industry stakeholders.The KAM is accountable for driving sales performance, profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term business growth while positioning Ericsson as a strategic partner and thought leader in mission-critical communications and digital transformation.## Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Business Development Develop and execute the long-term account strategy for the UK Defence and Public Safety sector. Identify, qualify, and secure short-, medium-, and long-term business opportunities that drive sustainable growth and market leadership. Position Ericsson as a trusted advisor and technology leader in mission-critical communications, defence communications, secure networks, private networks, and public safety broadband solutions. Collaborate with the EMEA Mission Critical Networks Business Development organization to shape opportunities and accelerate market growth.Customer and Stakeholder Leadership Establish and maintain executive relationships with key customers, government agencies, defence organizations, emergency services, system integrators, and industry partners. Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer strategies, operational challenges, procurement processes, and transformation priorities. Act as Ericsson's executive sponsor for strategic engagements across the Defence and Public Safety portfolio. Drive customer satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term partnership development.Sales and Commercial Management Deliver orders, sales, profitability, and cash flow targets for the assigned portfolio. Own and govern sales opportunities, business cases, and commercial proposals from opportunity identification through contract closure. Lead negotiations in both public sector procurement environments and commercial contract discussions. Ensure effective management of working capital, contractual commitments, and commercial risk.* Coordinate cross-functional bid teams and ensure alignment of all Ericsson resources supporting the customer.Market Leadership and Industry Engagement Monitor market developments, competitive activities, procurement programmes, and policy changes affecting the UK Defence and Public Safety sectors. Represent Ericsson at industry events, customer forums, defence exhibitions, and public safety conferences. Influence strategic market direction through thought leadership and engagement with key ecosystem stakeholders. Contribute to Ericsson's growth strategy for Mission Critical Networks across the UK and wider EMEA region.Leadership and Team Development Lead and inspire diverse virtual and cross-functional teams supporting strategic customer engagements. Coach and develop high-performing teams and foster collaboration across sales, solutioning, delivery, legal, finance, and business development functions.* Promote Ericsson's values, ethics, and commitment to health, safety, and well-being.## Qualifications and ExperienceRequired Experience Minimum 10 years of successful sales, account management, or business development experience within Defence, Public Safety, Mission Critical Communications, Government, Security, or Critical Infrastructure sectors. Proven track record of securing and managing complex strategic accounts and large-scale transformational programmes. Experience leading major public sector procurement and competitive tender processes. Demonstrated success in driving profitable business growth and achieving challenging commercial objectives.* Strong understanding of the UK Defence and Public Safety landscape, including relevant customer organizations, procurement frameworks, and industry ecosystem.Knowledge and Competencies Deep understanding of mission-critical communication solutions, private wireless networks, critical communications broadband, 4G/5G technologies, and digital transformation initiatives. Strong commercial acumen, negotiation expertise, and consultative selling capabilities. Exceptional stakeholder management and executive relationship-building skills. Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to influence at senior executive and government levels. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills in complex matrix organizations.Education Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Administration, Defence Studies, or a related discipline. Advanced business or leadership qualifications are advantageous.## Critical Success FactorsThe successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to: Develop long-term business and strategic partnerships. Generate profitable growth and deliver sustainable business results. Build trusted executive relationships and maximize customer loyalty. Lead complex negotiations and strategic pursuits. Influence market direction and establish Ericsson as the partner of choice in Defence and Public Safety. Lead and develop high-performing teams across a matrix organizationWhy join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you ́ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what ́s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You ́ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You ́ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.Primary country and city: United Kingdom (GB) || ReadingReq ID: 791725 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Finance Business Partner - SC Location: Reading / Hybrid (up to 3 days per week onsite.) Contract Duration: 12 months - Possible extension Daily Rate: £77.19/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC • Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to become the trusted partner of the accountable leads., • Effectively representing business partners in a wide range of stakeholder forums within the operating units., • Ensuring that the services for business partners are delivered to the business rhythm in accordance with appropriate processes and systems., • Line and task manage capacity and deployment of business partner managers and their teams in support of Lead Business Partners., • Ensuring the teams deliverables are:, • Produced to acceptable time, cost & quality, including but not limited to forecasts, budgets, procurement plans, reports and variance analysis., • Produced to the required Business Rhythm., • Ensure resource demand and supply issues are reported and communicated and the supported to drive an appropriate resourced position., • Support, contribute, review and approve business cases, • Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player., • Building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships with accountable leads, customer budget holders and wider stakeholders, Steering and influencing senior leadership to make informed decisions that balance short term priorities., • Developing confidence and trust in the ability of finance to support business needs., • Working collaboratively with the business and other functions to enable the delivery of business plans and objectives., • Communicating with impact and providing insight including financial and wider business implications., • Flexibility in undertaking duties unique to the needs of the business area and supporting the business to resolve complex problems., • Providing constructive challenge, scrutiny, insight and analysis to the Business/Budget Holders on their financial plans and programmes to ensure ambitions are sustainable, affordable, aligned to strategy, maximise value for money and are linked to benefits., • Undertake scrutiny of business cases to ensure that cases provide value for money, consider the wider corporate impact (e.g. legal, commercial) and through-life implications ensuring a robust risk assessment is undertaken., • Engaging with the business and drawing on the required support from the finance function or other functions related to finance., • Working collaboratively with Finance teams and other functions to ensure that senior leadership have the right information and advice., • Continuously improve quality of service proactively identifying opportunities through engaging with the local teams, prioritising changes that will add the most value., • Delivering improvements in financial awareness and acumen across their business areas., • Setting the direction, empowering, inspiring, motivating, and coaching team members to enable effective delivery of objectives and supporting individual s personal development and careers. Security Clearance: SC As a Disability Confident employer, CLIENT encourages applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, CLIENT welcomes applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Certain Advantage is currently recruiting for an Associate Tax Director based in London or Reading on an initial 6-month contract • Leading and managing all the tax planning activities, restructuring and tax projects in countries outside of the US;, • Advising on all the merger and acquisition activities in countries outside of the US;, • Managing, progressing and resolving all the tax audits and litigations in countries outside of the US., • Managing and overseeing the entire compliance program lifecycle, corporate tax return, meeting with the relevant Tax Authorities, performing various tax reviews and relationship management;, • Coordinating with other Associate Tax Directors and Senior Directors as necessary to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of all international tax processes., • Streamlining and optimizing tax processes through the use of various digital finance tools, including AI, Alteryx, Qlik and other technologies., • Lead a team of tax professionals., • Bachelor's degree or six or more years of work experience., • Fifteen or more years of relevant work experience in the income taxes field., • Strong working knowledge of corporate income taxes., • Experience with OneSource Tax Provision and SAP., • Solid data management and automation skills required; experience with Alteryx is a plus., • Ability to lead groups, build consensus, and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization., • Strong team leadership, communication, interpersonal and management skills with an executive presence and ability to build relationships with stakeholders in peer/influence models., • Previous people management experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise. As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide. As a Associate Outsourcing Manager at ICON, will help lead the contracting lifecycle for complex external engagements, from strategy and negotiation through execution and post-contract support. The role partners with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver commercially sound agreements, manage contractual and financial risk, and support compliant, efficient outsourcing decisions. Key responsibilities include: • Lead contracting strategy and independently negotiate complex agreements, balancing business objectives, commercial value, risk, and compliance., • Manage contracts from initial strategy and drafting through execution, amendment, issue resolution, and post-contract support., • Partner effectively with Legal, Finance, Privacy, Compliance, and cross-functional business stakeholders to align requirements and drive timely decisions., • Identify contractual, operational, and financial risks; adapt negotiation strategies and recommend practical, well-informed solutions., • Analyze vendor budgets, cost structures, rate cards, payment terms, invoices, and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and cost-saving opportunities., • Provide historical guidance on budget and payment structures., • Negotiate key provisions covering confidentiality, intellectual property and work product, indemnification, insurance, data privacy, and performance obligations. You will have solid supply chain and procurement experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team. Required qualifications and experience: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience; legal education or experience is preferred., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently identify risk, adjust strategy, and make sound decisions., • Demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations and managing stakeholder and vendor relationships., • Strong knowledge of contract standards, risk allocation, budget structures, cost analysis, invoicing, and reconciliation., • Foundational pharmaceutical industry knowledge, including GCP, GDPR, data privacy, and industry-standard contractual provisions., • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills #LI-Remote #LI-RS1 Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well‑being and work‑life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our benefits examples include: • Various annual leave entitlements, • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs., • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead., • Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well‑being., • Life assurance, • Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here #J-18808-Ljbffr

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: Winnersh Department: Law As Legal Counsel Commercial Northern Europe you will provide practical, business-oriented legal support to our commercial business teams and other functions across the Northern Europe region (UK, Ireland, Nordics & Benelux). You will advise on commercial contracts, distribution and service models, corporate and day-to-day legal matters, helping the business manage legal risks while enabling business objectives. • Provide practical and commercially minded legal advice to commercial, homecare and operational teams, • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, distribution, service and cooperation agreements., • Advice on commercial and service models, day-to-day legal questions and risk allocation in business projects., • Support corporate and governance matters for the local entities, • Provide front-end employment law support on matters such as employment contracts, new legal requirements and day-to-day HR-related questions., • Work closely with local business teams and international stakeholders to enable business objectives while managing legal risks., • Collaborate with the global Law team and colleagues across the European Law team to ensure alignment, share best practices and support cross-border initiatives., • Coordinate with external legal advisors where specialist local advice or dispute support is required., • Develop and deliver practical legal guidance, templates and training for business teams., • Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms., • Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals., • Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives., • Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with company and legal standards., • Masters Degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience, • Fully qualified lawyer in the UK or another European jurisdiction; admission to a Bar is preferred., • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate environment., • Strong knowledge of European and UK contract law, commercial law, competition law, corporate law and employment law., • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Proficiency in English., • Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles., • Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do., • Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach., • Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes., • Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles., • The anticipated base salary range for this position is £70,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience or other legitimate business factors, • This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister discretionary Corporate Bonus Scheme, • Performance-related Annual Salary Review, • Group Personal Pension Scheme with 8.5% employer contribution, • Private Healthcare Insurance covering you, • Life Insurance Cover, • Group Income Protection Scheme, • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part time Associates), with the option to buy/sell annual leave, • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, • Enhanced Family Friendly policies Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services and by its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job Segment: Law, Compliance, Front End, Bank, Banking, Legal, Technology, Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Vendor Scoping Lead is responsible for leading the end-to-end vendor scoping, budgeting, and outsourcing strategy process across clinical development programs. This role partners closely with Clinical Operations, Compound Operational Leads (COLs), Study Teams, Procurement, Finance, and external service providers to ensure accurate study cost forecasting, competitive vendor selection, and timely governance approvals. The Vendor Scoping Lead is responsible for leading the end-to-end vendor scoping, budgeting, and outsourcing strategy process across clinical development programs. This role partners closely with Clinical Operations, Compound Operational Leads (COLs), Study Teams, Procurement, Finance, and external service providers to ensure accurate study cost forecasting, competitive vendor selection, and timely governance approvals. The Vendor Scoping Lead plays a critical role in optimizing study delivery by balancing quality, timelines, and cost considerations while ensuring alignment with organizational outsourcing strategies and business objectives. The position requires strong expertise in clinical trial budgeting, financial modeling, vendor negotiations, and outsourcing governance across global clinical development programs. • Lead end-to-end vendor scoping, budgeting, and outsourcing activities for global and regional clinical development programs., • Partner with study teams and key stakeholders to identify outsourcing requirements and develop fit-for-purpose vendor engagement strategies., • Develop, review, and optimize study budgets, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with program objectives., • Prepare cost scenarios, budget comparisons, and financial analyses to support governance discussions and decision-making., • Lead vendor budget negotiations and commercial discussions to achieve optimal value while maintaining quality and delivery standards., • Coordinate and support the preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), bid evaluations, and vendor selection activities., • Evaluate vendor proposals, challenge assumptions, benchmark costs, and identify opportunities for budget optimization., • Collaborate with Procurement and Contract Services teams to ensure seamless transition from approved scope and budget to executed agreements., • Support study teams through governance review processes by preparing clear scoping documentation, financial analyses, and recommendation packages., • Monitor alignment between approved study scope, vendor proposals, and contractual commitments., • Contribute to the evaluation and management of preferred vendor relationships and strategic outsourcing partnerships., • Maintain awareness of market trends, vendor capabilities, outsourcing models, and industry benchmarking data., • Ensure appropriate balance between cost, timelines, quality, and operational feasibility throughout the vendor scoping process., • Act as a key point of contact between internal stakeholders and external service providers during planning and start-up phases., • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline., • Minimum 5 years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research environments., • At least 4 years of direct experience in clinical operations, vendor management, outsourcing, procurement, strategic sourcing, financial planning, or study budgeting., • Demonstrated experience supporting vendor selection, RFP management, scope development, and contract budgeting activities., • Experience negotiating budgets and commercial terms with CROs, central laboratories, clinical technology vendors, and other clinical service providers., • Strong understanding of clinical trial outsourcing models, governance structures, and drug development processes., • Experience preparing business cases, governance materials, and financial analyses for senior stakeholders., • Knowledge of clinical development across multiple phases and therapeutic areas is preferred., • Strong clinical trial budgeting and financial management expertise., • Advanced cost modelling, forecasting, and scenario analysis skills., • Ability to evaluate vendor proposals and translate operational needs into appropriate outsourcing scope., • Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities., • Excellent business acumen and commercial mindset., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.Ability to balance cost, quality, risk, and timelines when making recommendations., • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills., • Excellent communication and presentation abilities., • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously., • Demonstrated accountability, results orientation, agility, and continuous improvement mindset., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills., • Fluency in written and spoken English; additional languages are advantageous., • Vendor Scoping Lead, • Clinical Vendor Manager, • Outsourcing Manager, • Strategic Sourcing Manager, Clinical Development, • Clinical Procurement Manager, • Clinical Finance Manager, • Clinical Operations Manager, • Vendor Relationship Manager, • Clinical Trial Budget Manager, • Study Start-Up and Outsourcing Lead This position offers the opportunity to influence the financial and operational success of global clinical development programs through strategic vendor engagement, robust budgeting practices, and effective outsourcing leadership. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Ericsson is a global leader in communications technology and services. Through our Mission Critical Networks (MCN) organization, we enable governments, public safety agencies, defence organizations, and critical infrastructure providers to transform their operations through secure, resilient, and innovative communications solutions. As 5G and mission-critical broadband technologies reshape the way public safety and defence organizations operate, Ericsson is uniquely positioned to support digital transformation, operational effectiveness, and national resilience. The Key Account Manager (KAM) for Defence & Public Safety, United Kingdom, is responsible for securing short- and long-term profitable business growth through proactive business development, strategic customer engagement, and effective management of Ericsson resources. The role requires a deep understanding of the UK Defence and Public Safety ecosystem and a strong ability to build trusted executive-level relationships across government, armed forces, emergency services, security agencies, and associated industry stakeholders. The KAM is accountable for driving sales performance, profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term business growth while positioning Ericsson as a strategic partner and thought leader in mission-critical communications and digital transformation. • Develop and execute the long-term account strategy for the UK Defence and Public Safety sector., • Identify, qualify, and secure short-, medium-, and long-term business opportunities that drive sustainable growth and market leadership., • Position Ericsson as a trusted advisor and technology leader in mission-critical communications, defence communications, secure networks, private networks, and public safety broadband solutions., • Collaborate with the EMEA Mission Critical Networks Business Development organization to shape opportunities and accelerate market growth., • Establish and maintain executive relationships with key customers, government agencies, defence organizations, emergency services, system integrators, and industry partners., • Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer strategies, operational challenges, procurement processes, and transformation priorities., • Act as Ericsson's executive sponsor for strategic engagements across the Defence and Public Safety portfolio., • Drive customer satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term partnership development., • Deliver orders, sales, profitability, and cash flow targets for the assigned portfolio., • Own and govern sales opportunities, business cases, and commercial proposals from opportunity identification through contract closure., • Lead negotiations in both public sector procurement environments and commercial contract discussions., • Ensure effective management of working capital, contractual commitments, and commercial risk., • Coordinate cross-functional bid teams and ensure alignment of all Ericsson resources supporting the customer., • Monitor market developments, competitive activities, procurement programmes, and policy changes affecting the UK Defence and Public Safety sectors., • Represent Ericsson at industry events, customer forums, defence exhibitions, and public safety conferences., • Influence strategic market direction through thought leadership and engagement with key ecosystem stakeholders., • Contribute to Ericsson's growth strategy for Mission Critical Networks across the UK and wider EMEA region., • Lead and inspire diverse virtual and cross-functional teams supporting strategic customer engagements., • Coach and develop high-performing teams and foster collaboration across sales, solutioning, delivery, legal, finance, and business development functions., • Promote Ericsson's values, ethics, and commitment to health, safety, and well-being., • Minimum 10 years of successful sales, account management, or business development experience within Defence, Public Safety, Mission Critical Communications, Government, Security, or Critical Infrastructure sectors., • Proven track record of securing and managing complex strategic accounts and large-scale transformational programmes., • Experience leading major public sector procurement and competitive tender processes., • Demonstrated success in driving profitable business growth and achieving challenging commercial objectives., • Strong understanding of the UK Defence and Public Safety landscape, including relevant customer organizations, procurement frameworks, and industry ecosystem., • Deep understanding of mission-critical communication solutions, private wireless networks, critical communications broadband, 4G/5G technologies, and digital transformation initiatives., • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation expertise, and consultative selling capabilities., • Exceptional stakeholder management and executive relationship-building skills., • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities., • Ability to influence at senior executive and government levels., • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills in complex matrix organizations., • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Administration, Defence Studies, or a related discipline., • Advanced business or leadership qualifications are advantageous., • Develop long-term business and strategic partnerships., • Generate profitable growth and deliver sustainable business results., • Build trusted executive relationships and maximize customer loyalty., • Lead complex negotiations and strategic pursuits., • Influence market direction and establish Ericsson as the partner of choice in Defence and Public Safety., • Lead and develop high-performing teams across a matrix organization At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more. Primary country and city: United Kingdom (GB) || Reading Req ID: 791725 #J-18808-Ljbffr

PRIMARK Update date : Oct 12, 2026 Country : United Kingdom Region : South East County : Berkshire Town : READING Category : Consulting - Audit Contract type : Fixed-term Availability : Full time Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way Legal at Primark What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way. People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria. We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities: • Strategic Legal Partnering: Provide commercially focused legal advice that supports Primark's omnichannel growth, influencing key business decisions across ecommerce, customer engagement, digital, logistics, and technology initiatives., • Lead Commercial Negotiations: Draft, negotiate, and conclude complex commercial agreements, partnering with stakeholders and external counsel to secure the best outcomes for the business., • Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build trusted relationships across teams including Technology, Digital, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, and People & Culture to deliver practical legal solutions that enable business objectives., • Shape Business Decision-Making: Influence strategic and operational decisions by providing clear, risk-based legal guidance to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation., • Strengthen Legal Operations & Capability: Support the development of a high-performing legal function by driving process improvements, promoting efficient ways of working, and contributing to team development and knowledge sharing., • Manage Risk & Regulatory Compliance: Monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments, collaborate with compliance teams and external advisers, and ensure legal risks are effectively managed to support Primark's expansion ambitions. Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued - so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: • Strong Legal Expertise: Qualified lawyer with 7-10+ years' post-qualification experience gained within a leading law firm and/or a dynamic in-house legal environment., • Strategic Business Partnering Skills: Proven experience advising senior stakeholders on legal risk, business strategy, and complex transformation or operational change programmes., • Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial judgement with extensive experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of complex commercial agreements., • Project & Programme Leadership: A track record of successfully supporting and coordinating large-scale projects, balancing legal, commercial, and operational priorities to drive successful outcomes., • Influencing & Relationship Building: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships, challenge constructively, and influence decision-making at all levels of an organisation., • Pragmatic & Solutions-Focused Approach: Able to navigate complex legal issues with confidence, develop practical legal strategies, and deliver clear, commercially focused advice in a fast-paced environment. At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business with over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we’re Caring and always strive to put people first. We’re also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. REQ ID: JR-15211 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Category: Regular, Full-Time Reports to: Country Manager, UK & Ireland Direct Reports: Key Account Manager (x2), Customer Success Manager Location: Reading, UK Travel: Regular travel within the UK & Ireland; occasional international travel (primarily to Denmark) Job Definition The Head of DSO, UK & Ireland holds overall strategic, commercial and people leadership responsibility for 3Shape's Dental Service Organisation (DSO) business across the UK and Ireland. The role is accountable for defining, owning and executing the UK&I DSO growth strategy, accelerating revenue growth, winning new strategic DSO customers, expanding engagement with existing customers, and strengthening 3Shape's position as a strategic technology partner to leading DSOs. The Head of DSO will manage a team comprising two Key Account Managers and one Customer Success Manager. Together with the team, this individual will build and maintain long-term partnerships that drive adoption, integration and expansion of 3Shape's digital dentistry solutions. The role owns the full DSO commercial journey, from market segmentation, account prioritisation and opportunity identification through commercial negotiation, implementation, adoption, retention and expansion. This is a hands-on commercial leadership position, with direct responsibility for leading the most strategic DSO relationships and opportunities while enabling the wider team to perform and grow. Key Responsibilities 1. DSO Strategy, Market Development & Account Management Define and execute the UK&I DSO strategy and annual growth plan, including revenue, customer acquisition and account targets. Segment the DSO market and identify priority accounts, growth opportunities and required resources. Identify new DSO opportunities and increase 3Shape's share of wallet within existing customers. Lead major DSO opportunities from business case development and proposal creation through negotiation, contract finalisation and implementation. Build joint account plans with key resellers involved in DSO opportunities. Scale the UK&I DSO commercial organisation by enhancing account governance, pipeline management, forecasting, commercial processes and cross-functional execution. Monitor competitor activity, DSO purchasing trends and customer requirements, using insights to continuously refine the DSO strategy. Coordinate Sales, Finance, Customer Success, Marketing, Academy, Product and Operations teams around major DSO opportunities, ensuring clear ownership and accountability. Represent UK&I DSO priorities in European and Global forums and ensure that critical customer requirements are addressed internally. 1. Customer Success, Adoption, Marketing & Academy Partner with Customer Success Managers to drive pilot programmes, establish adoption and usage targets for priority DSOs, monitor performance and improve customer outcomes. Leverage scanner, software and subscription usage data to identify underutilisation, retention risks and expansion opportunities. Collaborate with Marketing and Academy teams to develop scalable onboarding, training and clinical education programmes that support DSO adoption. Utilise Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), webinars, events and clinical education initiatives to support strategic DSO opportunities and increase product adoption. 1. People Leadership Set clear direction and priorities for the team, fostering the engagement, accountability and motivation required to achieve business goals. Lead and develop the DSO Key Account Managers and Customer Success Manager by establishing individual objectives, account ownership and development plans. Regularly review pipeline performance, account plans, forecasts and results, while coaching team members on account planning, executive stakeholder engagement, negotiation, commercial proposal development and deal execution. Share DSO best practices across the wider UK&I commercial organisation. Recruit and onboard additional DSO team members as the business expands. Required Education and Experience 10+ years of experience in strategic sales, business development, enterprise or key account management, or commercial leadership. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop commercial teams, including setting direction, coaching talent and fostering a collaborative culture with clear accountability for results. Proven experience managing complex B2B and enterprise customer relationships, negotiating high-value agreements and building trusted relationships with C-suite stakeholders. Strong track record of delivering revenue growth and executing strategic account plans and multi-year customer growth strategies. Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple business functions within an international matrix organisation. Excellent negotiation, communication and executive presentation skills. Preferred Education and Experience 3+ years of experience in dental, MedTech, healthcare technology or a related industry. Proven experience working with DSOs, dental groups, healthcare organisations or reseller networks. Understanding of digital dentistry, intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM solutions, dental software and subscription-based technologies. Experience collaborating across Sales, Marketing, Academy/Education and Customer Success functions. We are committed to celebrating human diversity, and we trust that the best way to reach outstanding business results, is by welcoming diverse people into our community. About us 3Shape started with a simple idea - to make 3D scanning better. First, we applied it to the hearing industry, then we succeeded in dentistry. Twenty years later, 3Shape has 2,000+ employees globally. With the help of dental professionals and amazing colleagues we’re creating award-winning scanning and CAD/CAM solutions to change dentistry together! Together, we contribute to a better world. Experience the everyday #lifeat3Shape across the globe on LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr

6-Month Rolling Contract Reading Hybrid 2-3 Days Onsite per Week 80.00- 84.82 per hour Inside IR35 Active SC Clearance Mandatory DV Clearance Desirable We are currently seeking an experienced IT Supplier Manager to join a Digital Information function supporting highly sensitive MOD, aerospace and defence programmes. This is a key supplier management role, responsible for supporting the development and execution of the IT supplier strategy and management framework. You will work closely with Digital Information leadership, Procurement, Finance, Service Management and wider business stakeholders to ensure suppliers deliver against agreed commercial, operational and service expectations. As IT Supplier Manager, you will support the end-to-end IT supplier lifecycle, from supplier identification and evaluation through procurement, contract negotiation, performance management and eventual offboarding. The successful candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, supplier management expertise and process/governance experience, ideally gained within a highly regulated environment such as aerospace, defence or the MOD. • Support the definition and execution of the IT supplier strategy, ensuring alignment with wider Digital Information and technology strategies., • Manage and support the end-to-end IT supplier lifecycle, including evaluation, procurement, contracting, performance management and offboarding., • Develop and maintain effective supplier governance frameworks, processes, SLAs and performance metrics., • Act as a key interface between Digital Information, Procurement, Finance, Business stakeholders and IT suppliers., • Support supplier procurement activities, including tender processes, commercial negotiations and contract renewals., • Lead and facilitate regular supplier performance reviews, ensuring SLAs, service quality and customer expectations are consistently achieved., • Monitor day-to-day supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement across quality, cost, service and innovation., • Identify, manage and resolve supplier service gaps, risks, compliance issues and performance concerns., • Work closely with Finance to support budget management and supplier cost-saving initiatives., • Contribute to key IT service and business forums, including CAB, supplier performance reviews and operational meetings., • Maintain awareness of emerging approaches, tools and best practice in IT supplier management., • 3+ years' experience in IT Supplier Management, covering supplier identification/evaluation, contracting, performance management and offboarding., • Demonstrable experience developing and executing IT supplier management strategies., • Strong commercial and contract management experience, including negotiating complex IT contracts., • Experience working within a highly regulated environment, ideally Aerospace, Defence, MOD or Defence Digital., • Strong understanding of IT compliance, risk management and regulatory requirements., • Proven track record of improving supplier performance, including cost efficiency, service quality and customer satisfaction., • Strong understanding of the IT supplier landscape, including System Integrators (SIs) and their service offerings., • Strong process creation, governance and stakeholder management skills., • Excellent communication and relationship management skills., • Experience transitioning IT supplier contracts between multiple legal entities., • Experience establishing and operating a comprehensive IT supplier governance framework., • Experience with tendering, supplier selection and ongoing performance management., • DV Clearance., • Relevant professional qualifications/certifications such as CIPS, ITIL or PMP. Active SC Clearance is mandatory. DV Clearance is highly desirable due to the sensitive nature of the programmes and onsite working requirements. • Contract: 6-month rolling contract, • Location: Reading, • Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week, • Rate: 80.00- 84.82 per hour, • IR35: Inside IR35, • Clearance: Active SC mandatory; DV desirable If you have strong IT Supplier Management, commercial and governance experience and have worked within Defence, Aerospace, MOD or another highly regulated environment, we'd be keen to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

NHS Jobs is seeking a Deputy Head of Procurement for Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT). You will lead the planning and delivery of complex DDaT procurement activity, from requirements and sourcing strategy through competitive tendering, negotiation and contract award. Working with senior digital, technical, finance and procurement colleagues, you will ensure robust commercial governance, value for money, risk management and delivery of cost improvement objectives to support digital #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you a seasoned commercial leader with a passion for the defence sector? This role offers a unique chance to shape and lead the commercial function of a major defence programme. As the programme enters its mobilisation phase, your expertise will be crucial in establishing the commercial model, governance, project pipeline, and supply chain arrangements. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-stakes environment. In this senior commercial leadership role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary programme team, including the Framework Director, Delivery Manager, Project Controls Manager, client commercial teams, and strategic suppliers. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the commercial and financial position is robust, visible, and well-managed as the programme progresses into multiple project task orders and long-term execution. • Take ownership of the commercial function through mobilisation and into steady-state delivery., • Own contract administration and commercial governance across the framework and project task orders., • Lead task-order pricing, negotiation, and commercial agreement, ensuring a robust commercial proposition., • Manage the commercial and financial position across the portfolio, including cost and value, revenue, margin, cash, accruals, commercial forecasting, and commercial risk., • Ensure NEC3/NEC4 processes, notices, records, compensation events, and commercial decisions are timely, accurate, and auditable., • Lead supplier and subcontract commercial strategy, including terms, risk allocation, and commercial performance., • Maintain one reconciled position with Project Controls and Finance., • Lead and develop the commercial team, providing clear commercial advice and challenge to programme and project leadership., • Senior commercial or quantity surveying experience within defence, nuclear, infrastructure, energy, or another highly regulated sector., • Typically 15+ years of relevant experience across complex, high-value projects, programmes, or frameworks., • Strong practical knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, including change control, compensation events, and contract administration., • Proven experience in task-order or project pricing, commercial forecasting, margin, cash, and commercial risk management., • Experience leading commercial teams and managing major subcontract and supply chain packages., • Relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline; Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation is strongly preferred. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK Government security clearance. Regular attendance at secure client locations within the Reading area will be required. Initially, candidates will need to obtain SC level clearance, with the potential requirement for DV clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Permanent, full-time GM2610 We are partnering with an ambitious, founder-led hospitality business that is entering an exciting phase of growth. With an established portfolio of destination-led sites and plans to expand further, the business is looking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Director to lead the finance function and help shape its next chapter. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role combining strategic finance, commercial decision support, robust financial control and operational business partnering. The Finance Director will work closely with the Founder and senior leadership team, providing the financial insight and challenge required to support sustainable growth, improve profitability and assess future investment opportunities. The Finance Director will take overall responsibility for the finance function, leading a small established team and developing the systems, processes and controls required to support a growing, multi-site business. • Providing strategic financial leadership and acting as a trusted partner to the Founder and senior leadership team, • Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes, • Delivering accurate, timely management information, Board reporting and commercially meaningful insight, • Maintaining strong financial controls, governance, compliance and risk management, • Managing cash flow, working capital and relationships with investors and lenders, • Driving improvements in profitability, margins, operational efficiency and overall business performance, • Overseeing audit, tax, company secretarial, insurance and other statutory requirements, • Supporting fundraising activity and managing investor and shareholder relationships, • Assessing the commercial and financial viability of potential new locations and acquisitions, • Playing a key role in the acquisition and integration of new sites, • Developing scalable finance systems, processes and reporting as the business expands, • Overseeing the organisation’s IT systems and technology applications, • Leading, developing and supporting the wider finance team, • Preparing Board packs and attending senior Board meetings The Finance Director will also hold directorship responsibilities within the group structure and will be closely involved in Board-level decision-making. We are looking for a qualified accountant with at least five years of post-qualified experience and a strong track record in a broad, commercially focused finance leadership position. A background in accountancy practice would be advantageous, but is not essential. • Experience building and leading a high-performing finance function, • Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analytical capability, • A proven ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight, • Experience partnering with operational and senior business leaders, • Strong financial control, governance and risk-management experience, • A track record of improving profit, margins, cash generation and business performance, • Confidence challenging assumptions and influencing senior stakeholders, • Experience driving process improvement, automation and reporting enhancements, • The ability to balance commercial ambition with appropriate financial discipline, • A resilient, adaptable and hands-on approach within a fast-paced environment, • Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder-management skills Experience within a multi-site, hospitality, leisure or consumer-facing business would be particularly relevant. This is an on-site role covering locations across the South of England. The successful candidate is likely to live along the M3 or M4 corridor, with Reading or Swindon offering a practical midpoint. Regular weekly travel will be required between operational sites, future locations and the company’s London office. Occasional evening or weekend work may also be required depending on business needs. • Management Incentive Plan, • Permanent, full-time contract, • Predominantly Monday‑to‑Friday working pattern, • Opportunity to play a central role in the growth of an ambitious, expanding business Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reading What we’re all about: Any company can tell you about how they are a multi award winning, market leading business and yes, we are both of those things in the world of IoT connectivity! But we’re more than that. Our mission? To make IoT management a breeze for any device, anywhere. With over 20 million IoT subscriptions active in 165 countries and direct partnerships with 50+ mobile networks, we connect you to more than 750 networks worldwide, delivering unmatched value across the IoT connectivity chain. Innovation is in our DNA, and we have an insatiable hunger to ‘wow’! While we may not always get it right, our drive to collaborate, innovate, and achieve top-notch customer satisfaction never wavers. We offer industry expertise, stellar service support, and the most flexible, resilient, and secure connectivity solutions on the market. Our expertise spans across various sectors, including industry, agriculture, healthcare, security, transport, utilities, and smart cities. IoT… a fancy acronym or a secret code? The Internet of Things (IoT) is like the magical glue that keeps the world connected! From ordering your favourite takeaway to the ANPR technology that helps you find a parking spot, IoT is everywhere—even if you don’t realize it. At Wireless Logic, we provide cutting‑edge connectivity solutions and technologies to ensure a vast array of devices stay seamlessly connected. Join the Wireless Logic Adventure! Role Overview: The Senior Procurement Category Lead – Technology will be responsible for developing and delivering the global procurement strategy across Wireless Logic’s technology spend portfolio. The role will manage a broad range of technology categories, including software and SaaS, cloud and hosting, telecommunications, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, hardware, professional services, and managed technology services. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Technology, Information Security, Finance, Legal, Business Systems and regional operating companies, the role will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract renewals, and supplier performance management. This is a senior, commercially focused role with significant autonomy and visibility across the Group. The successful candidate will help establish consistent procurement practices, consolidate fragmented spend, improve supplier governance, and deliver measurable commercial value. The role reports to the Head of Global Procurement. • Develop and implement global category strategies for technology spend, aligned with business priorities, technology roadmaps, and financial objectives., • Lead complex sourcing activities, including market analysis, RFI, RFP, competitive tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract award., • Manage commercial negotiations for new agreements, renewals, and contract changes, securing improvements in pricing, service levels, contractual protections, and overall value., • Develop a structured forward plan for technology renewals, ensuring sufficient time for demand validation, market testing, negotiation, and stakeholder approval., • Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, standardise technology services and leverage Group-wide purchasing power across operating companies., • Work with technology and business stakeholders to challenge demand, validate requirements, and identify opportunities to optimise licences, usage, specifications, and service scope., • Manage key technology supplier relationships through regular performance reviews, commercial governance, SLA monitoring, and improvement planning., • Partner with Legal, Information Security, Compliance, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure supplier risks and contractual obligations are appropriately managed., • Support the development and implementation of supplier relationship management practices for strategic and business-critical technology suppliers., • Provide commercial and procurement support for major technology transformation programmes, implementations, and strategic projects., • Monitor market trends, supplier developments, emerging technologies, and commercial models to identify risks, opportunities, and potential innovation., • Ensure sourcing and contracting activities comply with procurement policies, delegated authority, supplier due diligence requirements, and internal governance processes., • Maintain accurate reporting of sourcing activity, savings, cost avoidance, supplier risk, contract status, and category performance., • Build strong relationships with regional operating companies and support the adoption of consistent procurement processes and preferred supplier arrangements., • Contribute to the continued development of the Global Procurement function, including category management tools, templates, governance, and best-practice processes. The Secret Sauce: • Significant procurement and category management experience within technology, IT or telecommunications spend., • Demonstrable experience managing categories such as software, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, hardware, telecommunications, or technology professional services., • Strong experience leading complex and high-value sourcing exercises, including RFI and RFP processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations., • Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, commercial improvements, and supplier performance benefits., • Strong understanding of technology commercial models, including subscription licensing, consumption-based pricing, enterprise agreements, cloud commitments, and managed services., • Experience managing contract renewals and identifying opportunities for licence optimisation, demand management, and supplier consolidation., • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to analyse pricing models, supplier proposals, total cost of ownership and business cases., • Experience working with senior stakeholders across Technology, Information Security, Finance, Legal and operational business functions., • Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and priorities across different business areas, regions, and timelines., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present commercial recommendations clearly to senior decision-makers., • A proactive and pragmatic approach, with the confidence to challenge requirements and drive decisions. Why Come Work With Us? Here’s why we’re confident you’ll love being part of our team: • The chance to join a creative, entrepreneurial company where bold ideas are celebrated., • Full training, ongoing support, and the tools to help you thrive and grow in your role., • We’re a company with heart. We genuinely care about our people and make sure everyone feels valued, respected, and part of the family. Overview of interview process at Wireless Logic: • Tele Interview – Meet the TA team If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs. Wireless Logic Group unites and brings people together. We accomplish this when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture we aim to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission. By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data please contact us ( ) and we will respond to your query as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Montu UK is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a 6 to 12 month fixed term contract to start ASAP. The role leads the Finance function and partners with FP&A on reporting, cash flow, budgeting and forecasting. You will drive a scalable operating model and continuous improvement, with a focus on automation and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with 3+ years in a FC role, experience in inventory processes, and the ability to influence senior #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Join Jacobs’ UK Ecology Team as an Ecologist and become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that’s making a real impact—locally and globally. We’re hiring nationwide, with opportunities available in our offices across Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Peterborough and Reading. Wherever you’re based, you’ll find a welcoming team and exciting projects waiting for you. At Jacobs, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. You’ll be joining a respected and ambitious company with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. Our commitment to your growth is backed by • Global Career Framework – chart your path with clarity and purpose, • Chartership Academy Programme – support to achieve professional accreditation, • Employee Networks & Communities of Practice – connect with over 200 ecologists in the UK & Ireland, and 600+ globally, • A culture of collaboration and sustainability – work on projects that matter Whether you're looking to lead groundbreaking ecological assessments or contribute to shaping environmental policy, Jacobs provides the platform to thrive. Positions are available on a permanent full-time and part-time, job share or flexible basis. In this role, you’ll bring technical insight, strategic thinking, and a commitment to high-quality delivery; • Delivering some of the most challenging, diverse and innovative infrastructure projects. Presently, we are engaged on a variety of large projects including water infrastructure, highway and rail schemes, energy infrastructure for clients, • A combination desk and site-based tasks, • Using your experience in protected species survey, Ecological Clerk of Works, Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and/or Biodiversity Net Gain., • Working in multidisciplinary teams – quickly building rapport and trust to ensure that terrestrial ecology requirements are recognised, acknowledged and constraints acted upon., • Designing ecological monitoring programmes - developing survey programmes, leading and/or managing survey teams and being responsible for high quality data collection, • Enthusiastically leading from the front - being the first point of contact in the provision of expert advice to both clients and stakeholders., • A willingness to both learn from and mentor others – developing and sharing skills that build team and individual resilience. This will include engagement with our global communities of practice, externally facing communications (conferences, presentations, client meetings) and training events, • We offer different career pathways to suit your strengths - whether you’re motivated by line management responsibilities or prefer to focus on technical expertise, progression is supported in both routes, with management being an option rather than a requirement, • A background in terrestrial ecology with significant years relevant industry experience., • Full membership of a professional body (or experience to obtain full membership), • Experienced in running ecological inputs on medium-large scale projects., • Outstanding written and verbal skills with good attention to detail., • High level of personal responsibility., • Current and full driving licence., • A technical specialism in the field of terrestrial ecology. However, if that’s not you, but you have broad experience and ability to pick up other ecological interests quickly, we’d love to hear from you too! Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Women and Vetnet. Find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. • up to 10% company contribution into their pension,, • reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships,, • support to their local communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations,, • opportunity to buy/sell annual leave, • free employee medical cover and digital GP service, including support for obtaining formal diagnosis for ASD, ADHD and Tourette syndrome under Private Medical Insurance, • a mindfulness platform,, • dedicated Workplace Support 11 Counselling Consultations,, • confidential information & counselling service provided by Optum. Emotional Wellbeing Solutions is a free confidential information and counselling service available 24/7 via phone or online. Experienced consultants are available to discuss finance, legal, family matters and counselling can be provided for personal support,, • online demand fitness platform provided by Daily Burn,, • personalised financial planning and support provided by Origin, with 11 access to dedicated certified financial planners, • enhanced parental leave pay,, • fertility healthcare and family-forming benefit provided by Carrot. With Carrot, you can virtually chat with experts, explore educational resources, find a vetted provider, and use employer-sponsored funds to pay for care. Get support with understanding fertility health, preservation (egg, sperm, embryo), assisted reproduction (e.g., in vitro fertilisation), adoption, gestational surrogacy, donor assistance, pregnancy, menopause and low testosterone, • a free parental success solution and neurodiversity training benefit provided by RethinkCare Family. The family solution gives you and your family 24/7 access to behavioural health support tools and resources to help parents or caregivers of children raise happy, healthy and resilient children 11 digital & live support – unlimited access to Board Certified Behaviour Analysts and thousands of clinically validated audio/visual trainings, including support with ADHD & developmental disabilities, • Bridge the Gap is our parental transition programme which aims to make Jacobs employer of choice for working parents, supporting them before, during and after the life-changing milestone of becoming a parent. Bridge the Gap supports our efforts to create an environment where we can bring our authentic selves to work and achieve our full potential, • hybrid working,, • part-time roles,, • flexible working hours including compressed hours (working full time hours over fewer days),, • annualised hours contract (working a defined number of hours over a year with an estimated average weekly hour pattern), and, • desk-based only roles. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https//www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Reading Contract: 12 months Pay Rate: Up to £77.19 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern: Hybrid, up to 3 days per week in the office Morson are recruiting for a Senior Finance Business Partner to support the UK Ministry of Defence on a 12-month contract. This is a senior finance role focused on building strong relationships with business leaders, providing financial insight and influencing decisions to improve business performance. You will work across a complex environment, supporting financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and investment decisions while leading and developing business partnering teams. Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, budget holders and business leaders., • Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to support informed business decisions., • Oversee the delivery of budgets, forecasts, procurement plans, management reports and variance analysis., • Ensure financial information is accurate, timely and delivered in line with business planning cycles., • Review and challenge business cases, assessing affordability, value for money, risk and long-term financial implications., • Support business planning and ensure financial plans are sustainable and aligned with strategic objectives., • Work collaboratively with Finance and other functions to resolve complex financial and operational issues., • Identify resource demand and supply issues, helping ensure appropriate resource allocation., • Lead, manage and develop business partnering teams, including capacity planning, coaching and performance management., • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, service quality and financial awareness across the business., • Communicate financial performance, risks and recommendations clearly to senior leadership. Essential Experience • Significant experience in a senior finance business partnering role., • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and budget holders., • Extensive experience across budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and variance analysis., • Experience reviewing and challenging business cases, including affordability, risk and value for money., • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial data into clear business insight., • Experience leading, managing or developing finance teams., • Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills., • Ability to work collaboratively in a complex organisation and manage competing priorities. Security Clearance Requirements Candidates must: • Be a British citizen., • Have resided in the UK for the past five years., • Be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. Additional Information This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support a major organisation, influence strategic and operational decisions, and lead the delivery of high-quality financial insight within a complex environment. *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin. #J-18808-Ljbffr