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Solution Architect – On-Prem Design Lead ?? Warton ?? 7-Month Contract ?? £71.28 per hour (PAYE) ?? 2–3 Days Onsite We are seeking two highly experienced Solution Architects to join a defence-focused programme at BAE Systems, supporting the design and delivery of a complex on-premises technical solution within a secure enterprise environment.The Opportunity You will work as part of a wider architecture team to design and implement VMware-based on-premises solutions supporting mission-critical defence capabilities. The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on design capability and the ability to operate within a secure-by-design framework.Key Responsibilities • Design and architect on-premises VMware-based infrastructure solutions, • Contribute to the definition and delivery of virtual desktop environments, including support for engineering tools such as CAD and PLM, • Support implementation and migration activities within secure data centre environments, • Provide consultancy and technical leadership within a team of architects, • Ensure solutions adhere to secure-by-design principles and defence security standards, • Troubleshoot and optimise platform performance and resilience, • Work closely with stakeholders including contractors, government stakeholders and internal IT teamsAbout You We are looking for an experienced architect with strong on-prem infrastructure and enterprise solution design capability.You will have:, • Strong experience designing and delivering on-premises solutions, • Deep knowledge of data centre architecture including compute, storage and networking, • Hands-on experience with VMware environments (including VMware Cloud Foundation desirable), • Experience with Microsoft enterprise collaboration tools in on-prem environments, • Experience delivering virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), ideally supporting engineering workloads (CAD/PLM), • Strong understanding of secure-by-design principles and defence-grade security requirements, • Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environmentsKey Skills, • Enterprise architecture alignment and solution design, • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, • Ability to operate within distributed, cross-functional teams, • Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environmentAdditional Information This role operates within a highly secure defence environment. All applicants must meet BPSS requirements, with SC clearance in progress. Eligibility is subject to UK residency and security vetting conditions.

Azure EngineerClient: BAE SystemsPreston (predominantly remote – 1–2 days/month onsite)6-month contract£269.23 PAYE / £362.54 UmbrellaThe Role Join BAE Systems as an Azure Engineer, helping to build and optimise secure, scalable cloud platforms. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deliver modern Azure solutions, driving automation and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities • Build and manage Azure infrastructure (compute, network, storage), • Deliver Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform), • Support landing zones and cloud governance (RBAC, Policy), • Work with AKS, App Services & serverless, • Troubleshoot and provide 3rd line support, • Improve cost, performance, and monitoring (Azure Monitor, CI/CD) What You’ll Bring, • Strong Azure experience (core services + networking/security), • IaC and automation expertise, • Knowledge of AKS, Entra ID, and DevOps pipelines, • Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skillsMust be eligible for UK security clearance

Role Purpose The SAP Technical Delivery Consultant is responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-effective SAP changes aligned to Working Group roadmaps, while ensuring the effective run and maintenance of services. The role drives DevOps ways of working, maximises team throughput, and ensures continuous improvement across delivery, tooling, and processes. Key ResponsibilitiesDelivery & Execution • Manage the delivery of tactical SAP changes within the backlog, ensuring alignment to agreed priorities, • Translate user stories into detailed delivery plans through to early life support, • Facilitate estimation, planning, and scheduling of work to ensure predictable delivery, • Ensure system changes are delivered as planned and committed, • Remove blockers and manage dependencies to support timely delivery, • Support PI planning cycles, ensuring plans are well-defined and capacity is optimisedDevOps & Agile Leadership, • Promote and embed DevOps principles:, • Collaboration and shared ownership, • Customer-centric decision making, • Automation and efficiency, • Continuous learning from failure, • Performance-focused, generative culture, • Metrics-driven improvement, • Implement and continuously improve Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), • Facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews), • Drive cross-functional collaboration and transparency across all workTeam Performance & Optimisation, • Maximise resource utilisation to increase throughput and business value, • Track and improve key delivery metrics (e.g. lead time, cycle time, sprint velocity, technical debt, unplanned work), • Conduct Lean analysis (e.g. Value Stream Mapping) to remove inefficiencies and improve flow, • Foster accountability and high performance within the team, • Build a culture of continuous improvement and learningStakeholder Management, • Collaborate with Product Leads and stakeholders to align PI objectives with business goals, • Build strong relationships across business, IT, suppliers, and partners, • Communicate delivery performance and risks to senior stakeholders, • Ensure user needs are understood and met across all stages of deliveryGovernance & Strategy, • Ensure all DevOps activities align with organisational strategy and policies, • Provide specialist advice on information management and collaborative working, • Maintain compliance with governance, quality, and security standards, • Influence decisions relating to scope, priorities, and resource allocationContinuous Improvement & Capability Building, • Identify and implement improvements in processes, tools, and ways of working, • Develop reusable delivery assets (e.g. dashboards, planning tools, trackers, roadmaps), • Leverage innovation sprints to introduce new tools or techniques, • Build and share knowledge across the DevOps and SAP communities, • Coach and mentor team members to support capability growthCore Duties, • Lead delivery of SAP changes across business and internal projects, • Maintain visibility and control of all work in progress, • Manage capacity across PI cycles to prevent over/under allocation, • Facilitate retrospectives and ensure improvement actions are implemented, • Drive performance reporting to portfolio leadershipKnowledge, Skills & ExperienceEssential, • Strong experience delivering SAP solutions in a DevOps or Agile environment, • Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams, • Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe PI planning), • Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices, • Experience managing delivery metrics and driving performance improvement, • Ability to manage priorities, risks, and dependencies in complex environments, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Preston, Lancashire- Circa £38k plus 20% annual bonus!North West | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Axon Moore is exclusively partnering with a well-established and growing private equity backed business within the interiors and construction supply sector to recruit a commercially astute Commercial Supply & Product Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, influencing commercial performance and taking real ownership of product and category strategy within a fast-paced operational environment. The business has built an excellent reputation within its market with ambitious plans for continued growth across multiple channels. As part of that journey, they are looking for an individual who can bring greater commercial focus to supplier management, product selection, margin optimisation and strategic partnerships. This is not a role where you’ll sit behind spreadsheets all day. It’s a highly visible position where you’ll work closely with operational teams, suppliers, finance and senior leadership to help shape commercial decisions that genuinely impact the business. For the right person, there is significant scope to make the role your own and become a key part of the company’s future growth.The Opportunity As Commercial Supply & Product Manager, you’ll take ownership of supplier performance, commercial negotiations, product categories and margin improvement initiatives across the business. You’ll act as the link between suppliers and internal teams ensuring products are commercially viable, operationally effective and aligned to customer requirements. This role would suit somebody who is commercially sharp but also practical in their approach, someone who enjoys improving processes, challenging suppliers constructively and building long-term partnerships that create value on both sides.Key ResponsibilitiesSupplier & Commercial Management • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and manufacturing partners, • Lead supplier performance reviews and drive improvements in service, responsiveness and accountability, • Manage escalations relating to supply issues, product concerns or service delivery challenges, • Negotiate commercial agreements including:, • pricing structures, • rebates, • settlement discounts, • payment terms, • supplier support packages, • Challenge cost increases and identify opportunities to improve overall margin performance, • Monitor supplier KPIs including lead times, availability and service levelsProduct & Category Strategy, • Take ownership of product ranges across multiple sales channels, • Help shape category strategy and product selection aligned to customer demand and commercial performance, • Work closely with operational teams to ensure products are practical, efficient and reliable in real-world delivery, • Identify opportunities to simplify ranges, improve efficiencies and introduce new product innovation, • Support showroom and display planning where requiredMargin & Performance Improvement, • Analyse supplier and product profitability, • Support pricing strategy and margin protection initiatives, • Monitor inflationary pressures and recovery opportunities, • Improve visibility around supplier contribution and category performance across the businessCross-Functional Collaboration, • Partner closely with operations, estimating, finance, customer care and installation teams, • Ensure alignment between commercial objectives and operational delivery, • Help improve communication, consistency and processes across departmentsSupplier Partnership Development, • Build stronger strategic supplier relationships to support long-term growth, • Secure additional supplier support including:, • marketing contributions, • promotional activity, • fitter training, • incentives, • POS/display support, • digital collateralAbout You We’re keen to speak with individuals who are naturally commercial, relationship-driven and confident operating within a busy service-led environment. Sector and product knowledge will be essential for this role and candidates should ideally come from one of the following backgrounds:, • Flooring, • Interiors, • Construction supply, • Builders merchants, • Distribution, • Housebuilder supply chain, • Retail or trade environmentsYou’ll also ideally have experience in:, • supplier negotiation, • category management, • margin improvement, • commercial analysis, • operational supply chain challengesMost importantly, you’ll be somebody who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities for improvement and making a visible impact within a growing business.Salary & Benefits, • Competitive salary dependent on experience, • Performance-related bonus opportunity, • 23 days holiday increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service, • 5 paid sick days per annum, • Private healthcare, • 4% matched pension contribution, • Monday to Friday working pattern, • Working hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm, • 40-hour working week, • Long-term career progression opportunities, • Opportunity to shape and influence a growing function, • Supportive leadership team with ambitious growth plansIf you’re looking for a role where you can combine commercial thinking with operational impact and want the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing private equity-backed business, I’d be keen to hear from you. Please get in touch with your up to date CV Send to: or call me on for more information on this fantastic role!INDBSO

Functional Skills Teacher - Kirkham Kirkham, Lancashire | Full-time (part-time considered) | Competitive salary We are recruiting on behalf of a vocational college in Kirkham for a Functional Skills Teacher to deliver engaging Maths and/or English lessons up to Level 2. Role: • Teach Functional Skills Maths/English, • Support learners from diverse vocational backgrounds, • Track progress and motivate students to achieve Requirements: • Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent), • Experience in Functional Skills or GCSE delivery, • Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills Why apply? • Supportive college environment, • Ongoing CPD and career progression, • Make a real impact on learner outcomes If you are interested, or know anyone who is, please apply or contact me on APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained, • You must have legal right to work in the UK, • You must be willing to attend a registration interview Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

Digital Engineering Consultant (Mechanical Design Experience) NX and Teamcentre Sole UK Nationals - SC Clearable Hybrid - 3 days on site every 2 weeks (travel expense included) £60,000 - £75,000 Our Offer Are you a forward-thinking mechanical design engineer with a proven track record of bridging technical expertise and strategic consulting? We are seeking an exceptional professional who can redefine how organizations engineer and accelerate product development through cutting-edge digital tools and methodologies. At the intersection of advanced engineering and transformative consulting, we're looking for a dynamic professional who can translate complex technical capabilities into tangible business value. Your unique blend of hands-on mechanical design experience and strategic consulting skills will be critical in helping our clients revolutionize their engineering processes. We need an innovative thinker who has deep expertise in digital engineering platforms, specifically Siemens NX and Teamcenter, and the ability to not just implement tools, but to strategically configure and deploy them in ways that fundamentally transform engineering workflows. Your background in industries such as defence, where precision and innovation are paramount, will be a significant advantage. This role demands more than technical proficiency—it requires a consultant who can objectively design, lead, and deliver work packages that demonstrate how advanced digital engineering tools can dramatically accelerate product development while generating measurable business outcomes. If you're ready to be at the forefront of digital engineering transformation, we want to hear from you. Your Skills You will join a growing team of experts working on high-profile projects within the defence sector. You will use creative problem-solving skills to formulate, develop and deliver design engineering solutions. Consulting Skills: • Strategic project planning and management, • Client relationship management, • Business value assessment and articulation, • Change management expertise, • Cross-functional communication Technical/Engineering Skills: • Mechanical design engineering experience, • Advanced Siemens NX CAD software expertise, minimum 10 years, • Product lifecycle management (PLM) tools knowledge (Teamcenter), • 3D modelling and simulation capabilities Preferred Industry Experience: • Defence sector engineering, • Advanced manufacturing, • Aerospace, • Automotive engineering, • High-technology product development Key responsibilities include: • Establishing rapport and trust with clients, • Establishing yourself as an expert, • Running work packages in complex organisations – Engagement Management skills, • Delivering solutions that accelerate how clients engineer their products across the full value stream Your Profile Due to the nature of this work, we will only be able to consider sole UK nationals who are eligible for SC. If 75%+ of the criteria are met, then your application still may be considered as training and up-skilling will be provided to the right candidates. Please note that 10 Years Siemens NX and Teamcentre experience is a must. Diversity & Inclusion Capgemini Engineering recognises the benefit that having a diverse workforce brings to our projects. We value applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. In order to support diversity in our hiring process, your application will be anonymised when shared with hiring managers to be reviewed against the position. Benefits As a permanent employee of Capgemini Engineering you will have access to a range of benefits alongside your salary including an annual bonus scheme where you could share in the company’s success. You will get 25 days paid holiday outside of the bank holidays, a pension scheme with employer contributions, options for private medical cover as well as life assurance and enhanced maternity/paternity pay. For some employees you will also be eligible to take part in our impressive employee referral scheme (£3,000 per employee referred). About Us Capgemini Engineering combines, under one brand, a unique set of strengths from across the Capgemini Group: the world leading engineering and R&D services of Altran – acquired by Capgemini in 2020 - and Capgemini's digital manufacturing expertise. With broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software, Capgemini Engineering supports the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Combined with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has more than 52,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including aeronautics, automotive, railways, communications, energy, life sciences, semiconductors, software & internet, space & defence, and consumer products. Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 270,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fuelled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2020 global revenues of €16 billion.

Multi‑Skilled Joiner Start Date: End of June Contract: Temporary to Permanent Location: Preston Hours: Full-time The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Multi‑Skilled Joiner to join our team working on student accommodation across Preston. This role involves carrying out a wide range of maintenance works, ensuring rooms and communal areas remain safe, functional, and well‑presented for residents. This is a temporary-to-permanent position, offering long‑term stability for the right candidate and the chance to join a friendly, reliable, and well‑organised maintenance team. Key Responsibilities Joinery repairs including doors, frames, skirting, locks, and general carpentry. Planned & reactive maintenance across student accommodation buildings. Minor multi‑trade tasks such as patch plastering, basic plumbing fixes, and small painting repairs. Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Working closely with site management and accommodation teams to resolve issues quickly. Maintaining a professional and respectful approach in a student‑facing environment. What You'll Need Proven experience as a Multi‑Skilled Joiner or Joiner with maintenance experience. CSCS Card & NVQ Level 2 or above Strong joinery skills with the ability to carry out additional minor trades. Good problem‑solving skills a...

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: Preston, Lancashire + Hybrid Working Arrangement Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent / 37 hours per week As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll maintain the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design lifecycle. Day-to-day, you'll promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams. Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities. Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately. Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned. Essential experience of the Principal Mechanical Engineer: You are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and is courageous to challenge the status quo. ...

Are you a dedicated and experienced educator with a passion for helping young minds thrive? If so, we have a very exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a tutor in Preston. You will be making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable, disengaged and at-risk young people. The successful tutor must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels. It is Prospero's mission to raise the standard of support given to vulnerable young people throughout the UK. As such, we are looking for a passionate, creative and holistic tutor, eager to provide academic support and guidance to students in a one-on-one or small-group setting, improving their educational journey. Contract/Position Details: Location - Within the community or pupils' home Position - Tutor Type of work - Contract Start date - ASAP Duration - Ongoing End date (if applicable) - Ongoing Contract type - Temporary Full-time/part-time - Part time Minimum rate of pay - £25 per hour Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the familyExperience, Training and Qualifications of the English, Maths and Science Tutor: QTS or equivalent or tutoring experience Possess UK classroom teaching experience preferred but not essential Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box Have experience working with SEN...

Functional Skills Teacher - Kirkham Kirkham, Lancashire | Full-time (part-time considered) | Competitive salary We are recruiting on behalf of a vocational college in Kirkham for a Functional Skills Teacher to deliver engaging Maths and/or English lessons up to Level 2. Role: Teach Functional Skills Maths/English Support learners from diverse vocational backgrounds Track progress and motivate students to achieveRequirements: Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent) Experience in Functional Skills or GCSE delivery Strong classroom management and learner engagement skillsWhy apply? Supportive college environment Ongoing CPD and career progression Make a real impact on learner outcomesIf you are interested, or know anyone who is, please apply or contact me on (url removed) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within t...

Senior Buyer | Home & Furniture Specialist | £50,000 - £65,000 | Hybrid Working | North West England Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer within furniture, homeware, or interiors Strong negotiation and commercial management skills Experience sourcing from overseas suppliers, particularly Asia Excellent analytical ability and strong Excel skills Experience managing supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration Strong understanding of trends within the home and furniture market Previous team leadership experience preferred Overview: We are searching for a Senior Buyer with experience in the furniture and home interiors sector. This role will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers across upholstery, dining furniture, and home categories.The position focuses on working with an established supplier network across the UK, Europe, and the Far East, while continually identifying opportunities to evolve and strengthen the product offering. The successful candidate will work closely with the buying, merchandising, ecommerce, and creative teams, helping to shape a commercially strong and trend-led home and furniture proposition. This opportunity has arisen due to continued business growth and expansion. We are looking for a ...

Azure Engineer Client: BAE Systems Preston (predominantly remote – 1–2 days/month onsite) 6-month contract £269.23 PAYE / £362.54 Umbrella The Role Join BAE Systems as an Azure Engineer, helping to build and optimise secure, scalable cloud platforms. You'll work with cross-functional teams to deliver modern Azure solutions, driving automation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Build and manage Azure infrastructure (compute, network, storage), • Deliver Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform), • Support landing zones and cloud governance (RBAC, Policy), • Work with AKS, App Services & serverless, • Troubleshoot and provide 3rd line support, • Improve cost, performance, and monitoring (Azure Monitor, CI/CD) What You'll Bring, • Strong Azure experience (core services + networking/security), • IaC and automation expertise, • Knowledge of AKS, Entra ID, and DevOps pipelines, • Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills Must be eligible for UK security clearance AMRT1_UKTJ ...

About the job Job summary Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Test Engineer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. We are recruiting for multiple roles of which one role is slightly biased towards application testing post infrastructure changes. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at leas t 20% of t heir time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. The IPO holds a visa sponsor licence however; this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates will therefore need to have an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: • Responsible for writing, executing and maintaining functional/non-functional automated UI and API tests/suites aligned against acceptance criteria to support our continuous deployment environment, • Be responsible for the design, coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation for robust, scalable and reusable solutions that deliver exceptional user experience using DevOps best practice, • Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders, • Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level, • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to., • Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards, • Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with IPO Test Strategy and IPO Engineering Principles, • Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical programs, • Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience • Experience in delivering technical solutions, • Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile, • Understanding of DevOps principles, • Experience of working with cloud technologies such as Azure Essential Technical • Experience of Playwright How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read E-mail: Telephone: Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Developing Self and Others, • Working Together, • Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Technical Skills will be assessed at interview Benefits Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave For more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Additional details on security and vetting Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance . For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact Stage 1 - Sift An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements: Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role Stage 2 - Interviews If invited to interview Behaviours and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Interviews for this role will be carried out virtually via Microsoft Teams (video). Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation. This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted. There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference. This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time. Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information. In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; In the event of a high volume of applications, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) reserves the right to raise the minimum qualifying score at sift to manage volumes and ensure a proportionate and fair assessment process. Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process. For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

We are looking for a commercially minded and analytically strong Finance Business Partner to support our UK Supply Chain function based in Preston. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role plays a key part in linking financial insight to operational performance, driving cost efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making across logistics, inventory, and customer service operations. The Person: A proactive and commercially aware finance professional, you are confident working in a fast-paced, operational environment. You bring strong analytical capability and the ability to translate data into meaningful insights that influence decision-making. You are comfortable challenging stakeholders, building relationships across functions, and driving continuous improvement. With a keen eye for detail and a structured approach, you balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. The Role: Reporting to the Head of Finance, with no direct reports, this role partners closely with the UK Supply Chain leadership team to drive financial performance, cost control, and operational efficiency. You will lead on financial planning, reporting, and analysis for supply chain activities, including inventory, logistics, and distribution. The role also plays a key part in embedding World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies, improving processes, and supporting strategic initiatives such as systems transformation and supply chain optimisation. Responsibilities: Analysis & Insight Deliver insightful financial analysis linking operational performance to business strategy Develop and track KPIs aligned to BDR Group and WCM standards Provide challenge and insight to drive improvements in cost, cash, and operational efficiency Perform detailed analysis including cost-to-serve modelling, scenario planning, and cost-benefit analysis Support inventory optimisation and supply chain performance improvements Financial Control Implement and maintain effective financial and operational controls Support and enhance inventory stock counting processes and controls Coordinate inventory provisioning in line with Group policy Ensure sourcing decisions consider inventory and financial impacts Financial Reporting Improve the clarity, accuracy, and impact of financial reporting Embed WCM Cost Deployment into reporting processes Analyse and report on performance, including costs and inventory metrics Review actuals vs forecasts and drive actions to improve performance Validate and report on cost-saving initiatives Strategic Support Provide financial insight to support strategic supply chain decisions Contribute to WCM cost deployment and loss reduction initiatives Support development of supply chain strategies (e.g. warehousing, transport) Provide financial input into key projects and transformation initiatives (e.g. SAP S/4 HANA, warehouse consolidation) Drive improvements in inventory metrics such as Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH) Relationship Building Partner with the UK Head of Supply Chain and their leadership team Build strong cross-functional relationships across operations, procurement, and sales finance Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes Develop and manage supply chain budgets aligned to business objectives Lead monthly forecasting cycles, including costs and inventory Align financial planning with the S&OP process Process Improvement Identify and implement improvements across reporting, controls, and planning processes Drive efficiency and standardisation through continuous improvement initiatives Requirements: Education Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience. Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field. Experience Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar role, ideally within supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modelling and performance analysis Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes Understanding of inventory management and supply chain operations Knowledge of financial controls and governance frameworks Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels Strong communication and relationship-building skills Experience working with reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, data warehouses) Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and continuous improvement methodologies such as WCM (desirable) About BAXI: We're leading the energy transition to zero carbon, by offering complete residential and commercial heating and hot water solutions. As one team across the UK and Ireland, and with the backing of our global parent company, BDR Thermea Group, we work together with a collective knowledge and expertise thats literally centuries in the making. Were proud of our heritage, manufacturing in the UK since 1866, and were experienced in adapting to changing needs. Specialties Domestic gas boilers, Commercial gas boilers, Hydrogen boilers, Electric hot water products, Gas fired water heaters for commercial applications, Commercial CHP, Heat pumps, Heat networks, Genuine spare parts, Service and maintenance of gas boilers, Smart controls, Heating solutions for newbuild, Specification support, Design service, Sustainable heating solutions, High efficiency boilers, ASHP, Heating solutions, and plantrooms. Whether you're joining us in the field or working at one of our established hub locations youll be part of a team that offers opportunities in a historically rich, British manufacturing company focused on sustainable, greener, and cleaner energy solutions. Our Locations: Preston Bamber Bridge PR5 6FN Warwick Brook House CV34 4LL Our Benefits: Our package includes a competitive basic salary plus a variable incentive. We also offer: 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays Private medical Income protection Contributory pension Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay Staff discounts and additional benefits Our Approach: Baxi is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. TPBN1_UKTJ

Evolve are partnering with an innovative and fast-growing ophthalmology company to recruit a Key Account Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist healthcare business with a strong presence in the market, where you will play a key role in driving sales growth, developing strategic NHS partnerships, and delivering impactful customer engagement across both primary and secondary care settings. This is a full-time permanent position covering the North West of the UK, specifically Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria. Why Apply? Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary depending on experience, plus exceptional bonus, company car, car allowance, private healthcare, pension, and more! Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment. Make a Real Impact - Contribute to life-changing ophthalmic solutions that directly improve patient lives. Ideal Requirements for the Key Account Manager ABPI qualified with a strong background in pharmaceutical or healthcare sales, ideally gained within specialist or hospital-led therapy areas. A proven track record of delivering commercial success within the NHS, with the confidence to manage complex stakeholder networks and influence decision-making across primary and secondary care. Strong understanding of NHS structures, commissioning pathways, and formulary processes, combined with the ability to use data, insights, and analytics to identify opportunities and drive growth. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders while working collaboratively across cross-functional teams. Highly organised, self-motivated, and adaptable, with experience managing a large geographical territory and using digital engagement tools to deliver impactful customer interactions. Role Responsibilities for the Key Account Manager Own and grow a high-potential NHS territory by building influential relationships across primary and secondary care, becoming the trusted partner for key ophthalmology stakeholders within your healthcare locality. Drive commercial success across a leading ophthalmic portfolio, giving you the opportunity to make a visible impact on both patient care and business growth within a specialist and evolving market. Shape local market strategy through deep NHS insight, using your understanding of ICBs, formularies, patient pathways, and stakeholder priorities to identify opportunities and influence treatment adoption. * Collaborate with experienced cross-functional teams across Medical, Marketing, Commercial, and Market Access, giving you the support, tools, and exposure needed to deliver innovative customer engagement and accelerate your career development. Recruitment Process 2 stage interview process Connect with a hiring manager and team who are committed to guiding your career and helping you make an impact. Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the Pharmaceutical recruitment team for full details! Application Process Evolve Selection acts as a recruitment partner on behalf of our clients. All applications are reviewed by our specialist consultants and assessed against the specific requirements of the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before being introduced to the hiring client. We appreciate every application; however, due to application volumes, we may not be able to respond to all candidates individually. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this particular role, however we may contact you regarding future opportunities that match your experience in line with our privacy policy. Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors. Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic

Kitchen Sales and Designer Salary: £30,000 basic + commission Job Type: Full-time | Permanent The Opportunity We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run luxury interiors business for a passionate and committed Kitchen Sales Designer to join their dynamic and diverse team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded business with over 30 years of success, known for delivering exceptional high-end kitchen design and first-class customer service. The successful candidate will have a flair for creating elegant, luxurious and sleek interiors with a clean, modern aesthetic, while combining creative vision with strong commercial awareness and technical design expertise. Due to client confidentiality, full company details will be shared with suitable applicants at the appropriate stage. About the Role This is a permanent full-time opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Sales Designer to work within a premium showroom environment, supported by an experienced and dedicated back-office and aftersales team. You will be responsible for designing and selling luxury kitchen projects, managing the customer journey from initial consultation through to design, quotation and, where required, completion. This role would suit someone who is passionate about interior design, luxury products and client experience, and who thrives in a consultative, design-led sales environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver world-class customer service to clients both in person and over the phone Meet with customers to understand their vision, lifestyle needs, design preferences and budget Prepare detailed design briefs, quotations and project specifications Design and present inspiring, high-end kitchen concepts with exceptional attention to detail Create elegant and functional kitchen layouts aligned with the client’s aspirations Conduct site/home surveys where required to gather accurate dimensions and specifications Manage and progress customer projects from initial enquiry through to completion Sell premium and bespoke kitchen solutions across a broad project value range Liaise with fitting and installation teams to support successful project delivery Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and deliver excellent after-sales service Ensure all designs are commercially viable, technically accurate and aligned with customer expectations About You We are looking for a creative, commercially driven and technically capable individual who can confidently manage high-value kitchen projects and deliver an exceptional client experience. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A strong interior design or kitchen design background Natural design flair with the ability to create luxury, aspirational spaces Proven experience in high-value sales, ideally within kitchens, interiors or luxury home products Confidence in presenting and selling projects ranging from £25,000 to £150,000+ Strong understanding of kitchen ergonomics, layouts and installation requirements Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to manage client expectations, budgets and project timelines A proactive, self-motivated and target-driven approach Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Desirable Experience: Experience using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Compusoft and/or Winner Previous showroom-based sales/design experience Experience within the luxury interiors or premium home improvement sector What’s on Offer £30,000 basic salary + commission Permanent full-time role Opportunity to work in a luxury showroom environment Support from an experienced and dedicated aftersales / back-office team Ongoing training and development Staff discount Free parking Excellent workplace facilities 28 days annual leave including Bank/Public Holidays Working Hours 42.5 hours per week Includes 30-minute unpaid lunch break Working 5 days per week on a rota basis Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and design-led sales professional to join a highly respected luxury interiors business with an excellent reputation, premium product offering and strong support structure. If you are passionate about creating exceptional kitchen spaces and thrive in a high-end customer-focused environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion, Victoria O'Connor- (phone number removed) or e-mail your CV to (url removed) INDBSO

Role Purpose The SAP Technical Delivery Consultant is responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-effective SAP changes aligned to Working Group roadmaps, while ensuring the effective run and maintenance of services. The role drives DevOps ways of working, maximises team throughput, and ensures continuous improvement across delivery, tooling, and processes. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Execution Manage the delivery of tactical SAP changes within the backlog, ensuring alignment to agreed priorities Translate user stories into detailed delivery plans through to early life support Facilitate estimation, planning, and scheduling of work to ensure predictable delivery Ensure system changes are delivered as planned and committed Remove blockers and manage dependencies to support timely delivery Support PI planning cycles, ensuring plans are well-defined and capacity is optimised DevOps & Agile Leadership Promote and embed DevOps principles: Collaboration and shared ownership Customer-centric decision making Automation and efficiency Continuous learning from failure Performance-focused, generative culture Metrics-driven improvement Implement and continuously improve Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) Facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews) Drive cross-functional collaboration and transparency across all work Team Performance & Optimisation Maximise resource utilisation to increase throughput and business value Track and improve key delivery metrics (e.g. lead time, cycle time, sprint velocity, technical debt, unplanned work) Conduct Lean analysis (e.g. Value Stream Mapping) to remove inefficiencies and improve flow Foster accountability and high performance within the team Build a culture of continuous improvement and learning Stakeholder Management Collaborate with Product Leads and stakeholders to align PI objectives with business goals Build strong relationships across business, IT, suppliers, and partners Communicate delivery performance and risks to senior stakeholders Ensure user needs are understood and met across all stages of delivery Governance & Strategy Ensure all DevOps activities align with organisational strategy and policies Provide specialist advice on information management and collaborative working Maintain compliance with governance, quality, and security standards Influence decisions relating to scope, priorities, and resource allocation Continuous Improvement & Capability Building Identify and implement improvements in processes, tools, and ways of working Develop reusable delivery assets (e.g. dashboards, planning tools, trackers, roadmaps) Leverage innovation sprints to introduce new tools or techniques Build and share knowledge across the DevOps and SAP communities Coach and mentor team members to support capability growth Core Duties Lead delivery of SAP changes across business and internal projects Maintain visibility and control of all work in progress Manage capacity across PI cycles to prevent over/under allocation Facilitate retrospectives and ensure improvement actions are implemented Drive performance reporting to portfolio leadership Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential Strong experience delivering SAP solutions in a DevOps or Agile environment Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe PI planning) Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices Experience managing delivery metrics and driving performance improvement Ability to manage priorities, risks, and dependencies in complex environments Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills TPBN1_UKTJ

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for an Instrument/Functional Safety Engineer to work for our client located in Saltend, Hull. This is a contract opportunity working 40 hours per week, until the end of August 2026. Role: Instrument/FS Engineer Start Date: ASAP End Date:- End August 2026 Hours: 40hrs per week. Site based. Description : The role is to back fill the Instrument/FS Asset Engineer whilst on a secondment, and will conduct Business as usual Asset Engineering Activities, including supporting a DSEAR and Functional Safety projects on site. We will be looking for the following Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Instrument discipline (or equivalent) Incorporated /Chartered membershipof relevant institute Good working knowledge of EC&I industry related legislation and Standards i.e. DSEAR2002, BS7671, BSEN 60079, BSEN 60947, BSEN 62271, BSEN61511ETC TUV FS Engineer or Equivalent. Experience in a 24/7 industrial environment including: Positive SHE commitment & contributions Maintenance contract management. Operations interface & procedure. Legislative, best practice standards & insurance compliance. TPBN1_UKTJ

Project Manager - Pensions (Hybrid or Remote with regular travel to Preston) Salary circa £50k £55k DOE A glance at the role: An exciting time for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Change Team and work alongside a passionate team of change professionals to help successfully deliver our Change Portfolio through a period of significant business transformation and continuous improvement. Reporting to our Head of Delivery, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced, collaborative and customer-focused business. The successful candidate will lead on managing multiple key projects and will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, effective communication with key internal and external stakeholders, project resources, and managing the project budget. A bit about us: Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UKs leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them. What we can offer you: • Competitive salary £50 55k DOE. - 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and a half day for your Birthday, with the ability to buy and sell leave. - Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions. - Access to Health or Dental Plan. - Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you or your family might need some support. - Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme Your Perk Site. - Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events. - Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office. - Free Car Parking in Preston City Centre. What youll be doing: • Support the pensions administration change programme by producing clear business and system requirements, process maps, testing, training, and implementation plans. - Identify, manage, and deliver process design changes by conducting business and systems process analysis and design, focusing on quality improvement and operational efficiency. - Provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; training to ensure maximum value is realised, recognising and capitalising on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organisational changes, and new responsibilities. - Be the interface between the business and IT, translating business requirements into functional specifications. Collaborate closely with developers to implement the requirements, and work with IT and the business to ensure testing of solutions is robust and thorough prior to all system change releases. - Proactively identify system improvement opportunities. - Understand and negotiate the needs and expectations of multiple stakeholders. - Collaborate with others; articulating ideas and viewpoints to senior management, peers, and others; identifying and initiating solutions; managing resources; driving the resolution of issues; and holding self and team accountable for results. - Prepare clear and timely management information reporting to relevant stakeholders as appropriate. - Develop project plans, including agreeing the project scope and timescales with key stakeholders, and maintain all project documentation. - Actively lead the project team and manage activities end-to-end during the project life cycle to ensure delivery of project commitments within budget. - Work in partnership and develop relationships with all stakeholders in each project, including our clients, suppliers and colleagues involved in the project. - Take ownership of projects and communicate individual accountability to all project stakeholders. - Provide regular and high-quality progress reports to key stakeholders. - Proactively identify risks and issues, developing strategies to mitigate risks and resolve issues related to the project, escalating where appropriate. - Make decisions and adapt plans to changes that occur during the project lifecycle. What we need from you: • A proactive, self-motivated team player who can work independently with minimal supervision, manage a high personal workload with multiple deadlines and continually strive for system improvements in quality, efficiency, and presentation. - Proven project management experience and project management qualifications, with proven ability to successfully deliver multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, on time, on schedule, and within budget. - Must have experience in and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels to understand and document requirements. - The ability to problem-solve and be confident to present reasoned and convincing arguments to support and/or challenge a proposal. - Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills. - Experience leading, motivating and managing project teams, including internal and external resources, while holding the team accountable for performance and deliverables. - Excellent level of numerical, analytical, and report writing skills to assist in the communication of key messages and to facilitate discussions and decision-making. - Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio & Dev Ops). - The ability to handle multiple demands in a fast-paced environment. - Competent with various project management methodologies. - The ability to demonstrate a structured project approach. - Experience in monitoring budgets, project scope, and change control. - An understanding of developing and implementing communications plans. - Proven delivery of large strategic projects, on time, on schedule and to budget, sometimes multiple projects simultaneously. - Ideally, a minimum of five years project management experience. - Experience of managing customer relationships and resolving project risks and issues. Nice to have: • Knowledge of working in the public sector is preferred but not essential. - A background in pensions or related financial services is preferred but not essential. Working with and upholding our values: • Working together. - Committed to excellence. - Doing the right thing. - Forward thinking. TPBN1_UKTJ

Preston, Lancashire- Circa £38k plus 20% annual bonus! North West | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Axon Moore is exclusively partnering with a well-established and growing private equity backed business within the interiors and construction supply sector to recruit a commercially astute Commercial Supply & Product Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, influencing commercial performance and taking real ownership of product and category strategy within a fast-paced operational environment. The business has built an excellent reputation within its market with ambitious plans for continued growth across multiple channels. As part of that journey, they are looking for an individual who can bring greater commercial focus to supplier management, product selection, margin optimisation and strategic partnerships. This is not a role where you’ll sit behind spreadsheets all day. It’s a highly visible position where you’ll work closely with operational teams, suppliers, finance and senior leadership to help shape commercial decisions that genuinely impact the business. For the right person, there is significant scope to make the role your own and become a key part of the company’s future growth. The Opportunity As Commercial Supply & Product Manager, you’ll take ownership of supplier performance, commercial negotiations, product categories and margin improvement initiatives across the business. You’ll act as the link between suppliers and internal teams ensuring products are commercially viable, operationally effective and aligned to customer requirements. This role would suit somebody who is commercially sharp but also practical in their approach, someone who enjoys improving processes, challenging suppliers constructively and building long-term partnerships that create value on both sides. Key Responsibilities Supplier & Commercial Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and manufacturing partners Lead supplier performance reviews and drive improvements in service, responsiveness and accountability Manage escalations relating to supply issues, product concerns or service delivery challenges Negotiate commercial agreements including: pricing structures rebates settlement discounts payment terms supplier support packages Challenge cost increases and identify opportunities to improve overall margin performance Monitor supplier KPIs including lead times, availability and service levels Product & Category Strategy Take ownership of product ranges across multiple sales channels Help shape category strategy and product selection aligned to customer demand and commercial performance Work closely with operational teams to ensure products are practical, efficient and reliable in real-world delivery Identify opportunities to simplify ranges, improve efficiencies and introduce new product innovation Support showroom and display planning where required Margin & Performance Improvement Analyse supplier and product profitability Support pricing strategy and margin protection initiatives Monitor inflationary pressures and recovery opportunities Improve visibility around supplier contribution and category performance across the business Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with operations, estimating, finance, customer care and installation teams Ensure alignment between commercial objectives and operational delivery Help improve communication, consistency and processes across departments Supplier Partnership Development Build stronger strategic supplier relationships to support long-term growth Secure additional supplier support including: marketing contributions promotional activity fitter training incentives POS/display support digital collateral About You We’re keen to speak with individuals who are naturally commercial, relationship-driven and confident operating within a busy service-led environment. Sector and product knowledge will be essential for this role and candidates should ideally come from one of the following backgrounds: Flooring Interiors Construction supply Builders merchants Distribution Housebuilder supply chain Retail or trade environments You’ll also ideally have experience in: supplier negotiation category management margin improvement commercial analysis operational supply chain challenges Most importantly, you’ll be somebody who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities for improvement and making a visible impact within a growing business. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience Performance-related bonus opportunity 23 days holiday increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service 5 paid sick days per annum Private healthcare 4% matched pension contribution Monday to Friday working pattern Working hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm 40-hour working week Long-term career progression opportunities Opportunity to shape and influence a growing function Supportive leadership team with ambitious growth plans If you’re looking for a role where you can combine commercial thinking with operational impact and want the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing private equity-backed business, I’d be keen to hear from you. Please get in touch with your up to date CV Send to: (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) for more information on this fantastic role! INDBSO

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