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Deputy Director of Estates, Health & Safety and Sustainability Salary £65,000 to £70,000 Location Luton (with travel to any campus) The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to recruit to the newly created post of Deputy Director of Estates – Health & Safety and Sustainability. This is a key post within our Estates & Facilities department and plays a central role in ensuring the university can provide a sustainable, safe, healthy and secure environment across all campuses for all its students, staff and visitors. Reporting to the Director of Estates & Facilities, the Deputy Director will lead the University’s strategic vision and operational delivery of health and safety, ensuring a culture of safety and continuous improvement and will provide strategic leadership across sustainability. The post holder will lead a small high performing team, championing a proactive and preventative approach to risk management, and fostering a culture where safety is integral to the University’s ethos, values and daily operations. Working collaboratively across the estate and with all academic and professional departments, the Deputy Director will ensure that health and safety policies, systems and practices are not only compliant and effective, but continuously improved, while maintaining strong relationships with external regulatory bodies and agencies. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in developing and implementing health and safety policies, systems, and governance frameworks that deliver measurable improvements. Your leadership will be critical in embedding health and safety into the daily operations and values of the University, ensuring that staff, students, and visitors are protected and supported. This is a high-impact role requiring excellent communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence at all levels. You will hold a Level 6 Health & Safety qualification and IOSH membership (or equivalent), and ideally bring additional expertise in sustainability, fire safety, or environmental management. The Candidate Brochure can be viewed here: - ___ At the University of Bedfordshire, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and sustainable environment. We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences, particularly those from underrepresented groups. If you are ready to lead change and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply. For a briefing discussion please contact our retained advisors Hannah Searle on () and/or Sian Gardiner () at MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter. Closing date for applications is Sunday 16th November 2025.

A leading UK-based organisation with a strong presence across hospitality is looking for an experienced IT Procurement Manager to join its dynamic procurement team. This is a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic sourcing initiatives across the business, supporting a major technology transformation programme. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders and IT leaders to drive value, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure robust commercial and contractual governance across a diverse portfolio. Location: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £75,000 + excellent benefits Bonus Scheme: performance-based annual bonus up to 30% Comprehensive Healthcare: private medical cover (family included) Generous Discounts: substantial savings across hospitality and leisure brands Responsibilities: • Lead procurement strategies across multiple IT categories, ensuring best-in-class sourcing and commercial outcomes., • Manage the full contract lifecycle – from tender to negotiation, implementation, and renewal., • Conduct market analysis to drive cost optimisation and long-term value creation., • Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, supporting performance reviews and governance activities., • Collaborate closely with senior leaders to align procurement initiatives with wider business and technology objectives., • Promote responsible sourcing, sustainability, and diversity across procurement activities. The Person: • 3+ years’ experience in IT procurement., • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with confidence operating at senior levels., • Experienced in software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, cloud, etc.) and technology contract management., • Proven ability to deliver strategic projects and achieve measurable savings and value outcomes. If you’re a commercially minded procurement professional ready to take the next step in your career, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a real impact in a high-performing, people-focused organisation. Reach out to if you are interested!

We’re supporting a leading university through a major transformation programme and are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join them on a fixed-term contract until July 2026 (with potential to become permanent). This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how the university manages and delivers change, supporting a major academic restructure, developing new governance and reporting frameworks, and helping to embed project management good practice institution-wide. The Role This is a newly created role designed to provide dedicated support to the university’s change and transformation agenda. You’ll be working closely with senior leaders on two key priorities: • Supporting the Academic Restructure: hands-on delivery and coordination of consultation activity, engagement, and implementation planning between now and early 2026., • Establishing Programme and PMO Frameworks: developing tools, governance models, and reporting mechanisms to bring structure, visibility, and consistency to change activity across the institution. This is both a strategic and practical role, ideal for someone who’s comfortable rolling their sleeves up to manage activity, while also introducing light-touch structure and governance in a developing environment. Key Responsibilities • Drive the delivery of major transformational projects across the university, working with initiative owners and stakeholders to implement change at pace., • Support and coordinate the academic restructure consultation and implementation., • Develop and maintain a consolidated programme plan, identifying interdependencies, milestones, and risks., • Create and manage a reporting framework for strategic initiatives and the wider change programme., • Develop a risk register and proactively identify and manage risks and issues., • Build relationships across academic and professional services areas, providing guidance and support as a “critical friend.”, • Contribute to developing a centralised PMO function and promote consistent project management practices., • Identify opportunities for improvement and propose actions to enhance delivery. About You We’re looking for a hands-on, adaptable project manager with experience in higher education who understands academic structures and governance. You’ll thrive in environments where change is ongoing and processes are still maturing. Essential Experience: • Significant experience managing complex projects or programmes within higher education., • Knowledge of programme, project, and change management practices (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)., • Experience managing restructuring or transformation initiatives with organisational impact., • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills., • Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills., • Experience helping to establish or improve PMO structures., • Start date: ASAP (early availability will be prioritised)., • Contract: Fixed-term to July 2026 (approx. 9 months), with scope to extend or become permanent., • Hybrid model, 1-2 days a week onsite., • Benefits:, • 6 weeks annual leave + additional closure days at Christmas and Easter, • Local Government Pension Scheme, • Free on-site gym membership Culture & Fit This is a supportive and collaborative environment, but one that’s still developing its change maturity. You’ll work closely with senior leaders in a small, fast-moving team, so flexibility, pragmatism, and a positive attitude are key. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a visible impact, bring good practice to life, and help build the foundations of a future PMO, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Remote working Governance role with a supportive boutique professional services firm. In house/professional services experience within Cosec/Governance desirable. Advising on cosec compliance and governance matters.

We wish to recruit additional School Governance Professionals (formerly known as clerk to the governing board) to deliver a high-quality clerking service to school and academy governing boards, to meet demand. School Governance Professionals will be employed by Warwickshire County Council but will u