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Position Overview The Global Head of Procurement will lead, enhance, and optimize procurement, commercial, and operational processes across the organization. This role requires a seasoned leader with a proven track record in IT and real estate procurement, supply chain management, commercial contracts, and global operations. The role demands strategic oversight of vendor management, ERP-driven procurement transformation, cost optimization, and risk management, while also ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The candidate will play a critical role in supporting global projects, driving commercial efficiency, and contributing to the organization’s long-term growth. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement Management & Transformation • Lead end-to-end procurement operations with strong compliance to policies, regulations, and governance., • Drive real estate-focused procurement, including campus setup and construction-related categories., • Implement procurement transformation initiatives, including ERP development and digitization., • Develop and enforce procurement best practices, policies, and reporting standards., • Oversee vendor onboarding, evaluation, and long-term supplier relationship management. 2. Commercial & Contract Management • Manage full contract lifecycle: drafting, negotiation, awarding, monitoring, and compliance., • Oversee insurance and health cover contracts, as well as employee services procurement., • Ensure adherence to ethical, sustainable, and regulatory procurement practices., • Maintain a comprehensive contract register and lead continuous improvements in commercial governance. 3. Supply Chain Management • Collaborate with suppliers and logistics partners to strengthen supply chain effectiveness and resilience. 4. Cost Optimization & Risk Management • Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across procurement and operational functions., • Conduct analytics-driven reviews of procurement performance and spend efficiency., • Drive cost control initiatives across capex projects and serve as an active Capex Committee Member., • Optimize facility and administration management to reduce downtime and operational overheads. 5. Project & Global Business Support • Provide procurement and commercial support for global projects, including K-12 school set-up and expansion initiatives., • Partner with business development and project teams on large-scale, cross-border transactions., • Align procurement strategies with global business priorities. 6. Operations & Administration • Collaborate with the CEO, CXOs, and senior leadership to shape and deliver operational strategy., • Develop and implement systems, processes, and tools to improve organizational efficiency., • Manage budgets, capital investment, and expenses to achieve growth and profitability goals., • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields (Master’s preferred)., • In-depth experience in procurement, commercial management, supply chain, and operations, with exposure to:, • Real estate-focused procurement & campus setup projects., • Insurance & employee health cover contracts., • Procurement of employee services and administration contracts., • Demonstrated experience as part of a Capex Committee. Technical • Expertise in procurement systems, ERP platforms, contract lifecycle management, and supply chain tools., • Familiarity with construction and real estate procurement practices., • Strong leadership with ability to inspire, mentor, and manage large cross-functional teams., • Excellent verbal and written communication., • Ability to make informed decisions under pressure., • Exceptional time management with ability to handle multiple priorities. This is a senior leadership role at the core of the organization’s growth journey. The successful candidate will shape procurement and commercial excellence across real estate, education, and global operations, while driving transformation that enhances efficiency, compliance, and value creation.

Head of Engineering Scenic & Event Fabrication - up to £55,000. A busy, specialist fabrication workshop that serves theatre, broadcast and live events is looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to lead a skilled metal-fabrication team.

Our client an education charity based in Hackney is currently seeking a P/T IT Tutor - Software Engineering & Development (2 days per week Wed-Thur) to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Vocational Training, you will teach the IT Vocational curriculum, specifically Software Development and We

Lead Full-stack Developer • Location: Holborn, Central London (Hybrid), • Job Type: Full-time, • Direct Reports: x5 Senior Developers Day-to-day of the role: • Lead and mentor a team of 5 Senior Developers, maintaining a hands-on approach with coding and problem-solving., • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of features, ensuring the software is scalable, speedy, and of high quality., • Architect, develop, and maintain core components of our SaaS platform:, • Backend: Python, PostgreSQL, • Frontend: TypeScript, NextJS/NodeJS, • Integrate AI tools, APIs, and data pipelines to enhance platform intelligence., • Promote engineering best practices such as testing, CI/CD, and secure coding standards., • Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship., • Collaborate with the Head of AI and Technology to align development priorities with business objectives., • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance., • 10+ years of commercial software development experience, with at least 5 years in a lead developer role., • Proven track record in leading small, high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced environments., • Deep expertise in full-stack development, including:, • TypeScript/JavaScript (NextJS, NodeJS, Tailwind), • Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI), • PostgreSQL, • Experience with building and scaling SaaS platforms in production., • Strong background in software architecture, microservices, and API design., • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)., • Excellent communication skills, capable of motivating and aligning technical teams., • Hybrid working model (minimum 3 days a week in office), • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Flexible holiday scheme, • Contributory pension scheme, • Enhanced family leave benefits, • Insurance benefits including life assurance, • Regular events and discounts at gyms and popular retailers, • Wellbeing and mental health support

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Position: Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management (Vice President Level) Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite) Salary Range: £60,000 - £85,000 Visa Sponsorship: Available Travel: Candidates based in Northampton or Radbroke must be willing to travel to Glasgow periodically Interview Process: • Stage 1: Interview with Director (Dileep's team), • Stage 2: Values and mindset interview with Dileep We are seeking a strategic and service-oriented leader to join the clients Head of Data Deployment & Risk Management. This is a Vice President-level role focused on ensuring safe, efficient, and standards-driven change across the clients' data platforms. This is not a highly technical engineering role. Instead, the successful candidate will design and implement a service transition framework to manage high volumes of change across data platforms, ensuring operational safety, consistency, and service quality. The role combines technical oversight, process design, and stakeholder engagement. You will lead a team of experienced professionals, including two Vice Presidents initially, with the potential to manage up to ten direct reports as the function scales. Success will be measured by the quality of service delivered to internal engineering teams and stakeholder feedback. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement a service transition framework for data platform changes, • Ensure engineering teams adhere to consistent standards across change and release processes, • Oversee risk management and change governance across hundreds of monthly deployments, • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define and maintain safe deployment practices, • Manage and mentor a growing team of experienced professionals, • Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and operational resilience, • Support strategic planning and resource allocation across the function Required Experience: • Proven experience in change and risk management within financial services, • Strong understanding of cloud technologies (AWS certification preferred), • Familiarity with scaled Agile frameworks and modern testing environments, • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders, • Experience designing service frameworks and operational processes Desirable Qualifications and Skills: • Risk management certifications, • Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices, • Experience in service design and transition, • Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Please send me a copy of your CV to (see below) if you meet these requirements and we can have a quick chat

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Principal Engineer - Lead Tech Strategy for a Profitable FinTech Scale-Up Hybrid (London) or remote within the UK Up to £160,000 per annum plus stock options Python | Django | FastAPI | AWS | Rust | Postgres | Event-Driven Architecture | Machine Learning Principal Engineer - We're working with a leading fintech scale-up that's transforming how small businesses access finance. Backed by a strong track record and an ambitious mission, they're now looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the next phase of innovation within one of their most critical product areas. This is a strategic leadership role offering exceptional autonomy and influence. You'll head up the evolution of a high-impact platform responsible for generating personalised credit offers - a core driver of the business's growth and customer experience. The Opportunity As Principal Engineer, you'll take ownership of the technical strategy and architecture for dynamic, data-driven systems that determine the financial products offered to new customers. This is a unique chance to define the future of adaptive credit systems, driving smarter, faster and more relevant lending decisions using Real Time data and experimentation. The Principal Engineer will work closely with senior leadership across engineering, data, product and design. You'll also mentor engineers, steer long-term vision and ensure delivery aligns with key business outcomes. What Makes This Role Stand Out? • Strategic Impact: You'll lead the architectural vision and execution of systems at the heart of a high-growth fintech., • Technical Ownership: Full responsibility for evolving and scaling a domain-critical platform., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with experienced teams across disciplines to shape solutions from the ground up., • Strong experience in systems architecture and software development (object-oriented languages)., • Proven ability to deliver large-scale technical projects in fast-paced environments., • A business-oriented mindset: you can translate complex problems into scalable, value-driven solutions., • A collaborative leader who has mentored teams and influenced product direction. If you're a Principal Engineer looking to combine hands-on technical leadership with real strategic influence in a product-led fintech then please reply with your CV or call Simon for a chat. Principal Engineer - Lead Tech Strategy for a Profitable FinTech Scale-Up Hybrid (London) or remote within the UK Up to £160,000 per annum plus stock options Python | Django | FastAPI | AWS | Rust | Postgres | Event-Driven Architecture | Machine Learning Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.

Head of AI & Machine Learning London (Hybrid - 2 days on-site) £180,000 base + equity + bonus The Opportunity I'm working with one of the UK's most exciting AI scale-ups, a forward-thinking business that's just secured a significant Series B funding round. They're building cutting-edge, applied AI technology that's already making a real impact across industries, and now they're looking for a Head of AI & Machine Learning to lead the next stage of growth. This is a chance to step into a senior leadership role where you'll shape the entire AI strategy and grow and inspire a high-performing team The Role As Head of AI & Machine Learning, you'll sit on the senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in setting the technical direction of the company. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership. You'll: • Own and drive the AI/ML strategy across the organisation., • Lead and scale a world-class team of data scientists and ML engineers., • Guide research and development of advanced machine learning and generative AI solutions., • Partner with product and engineering teams to deliver AI-driven features into a rapidly scaling platform., • A proven leader with experience heading up AI/ML teams in a high-growth tech environment., • Deep technical expertise across machine learning, deep learning, and ideally generative AI., • Strong ability to combine strategy with execution, from setting vision to delivering production-grade AI systems., • Excellent stakeholder skills, with experience working closely with product and engineering leaders., • £180k+ salary with equity upside., • Backed by top-tier investors, huge runway for growth. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK. As the Hygiene Shift Manager, you will lead the Hygiene team during your shift, taking full ownership of hygiene operations across the site. You will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards in hygiene, food safety, and sanitation, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, customer standards, and legislation. • Lead the Hygiene Team during your shift, ensuring the completion of hygiene schedules to the highest standard., • Maintain and continually improve hygiene, safety, environmental, and quality standards across the site., • Support Engineering and Production in line setup, deep cleans, and maintenance routines., • Review and improve hygiene practices, procedures, and equipment in line with customer and legal requirements., • Train, coach, and develop Hygiene Team Members to build a flexible and skilled workforce., • Liaise with suppliers to optimise cleaning chemicals and equipment for both effectiveness and user comfort., • Communicate hygiene requirements and standards across teams and shifts, building strong cross-functional relationships., • Manage audit preparation and responses, ensuring corrective actions are completed to standard and on time., • Present Hygiene Operation documentation to customers, including Chemical Data Sheets and Training Records., • Assist with planning and delivery of customer audits and visits (announced and unannounced)., • Ensure all hygiene operations comply with Quality and Health & Safety Management Systems., • Provide support to the Head of Technical and other departments as needed. We’re looking for someone with: • Proven experience in a similar hygiene leadership role within food manufacturing or FMCG., • Strong understanding of hygiene, cleaning chemicals, COSHH, and food safety standards., • Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills., • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and technical teams., • Experience in audit preparation and customer-facing hygiene documentation., • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement., • Can work 4 on 4 off nights & days #LI We're proud to offer: • Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program, • Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing., • Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance, • Discretionary Life Assurance, • Discretionary Income Protection, • Group Personal Pension, • Private Medical Cash Plan, • Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts., • 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends., • Contribute towards our

Head of Strategy & Architecture - IT Strategy Director / Enterprise Architecture Lead.We're hiring on behalf of a leading global financial services organisation for a senior technology strategist to shape and drive digital transformation across EMEA.Salary - Circa £160k base + Benefits.Lead tec

Head of Engineering (Hands on- Node, Typescript, React, React Native). Own the engineering strategy, lead architecture decisions, and manage both internal teams and outsourced partners.

They're building cutting-edge, applied AI technology that's already making a real impact across industries, and now they're looking for a Head of AI & Machine Learning to lead the next stage of growth. Partner with product and engineering teams to deliver AI-driven features into a rapidly scalin

Are You Ready to Lead in a Fast-Paced, Global Environment? The client seeks a Data & Analytics Engineering Lead to head an international team (10-15 members), driving innovation in Risk Reporting. Lead and develop a high-performing team of 10-15 Engineers delivering robust, scalable risk reporting s

Technical Architect - Cloud, Azure.Currently supporting the Director of Engineering and Head of Cloud Sub-Section (Cloud Enablement) onboard a Technical Architect (Cloud - Azure) to design and lead the implementation of Cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure-based solutions, collaborating with stakeh

I'm looking for a Head of Fire Engineering to join an award-winning fire protection business that has office locations nationwide (Huddersfield, Sheffield, Harlow and Swindon), to build and lead their growing Fire Engineering Consultancy. What you'll be doing: Develop and lead a growing con

As our Head of Software Engineering, youll lead our software engineering function and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our multi-year roadmap, with overall responsibility for all software development, digital platforms, DevOps and QA across the organisation. If so, you could be the Head

Head of Engineering High-Profile Development Central London Managing Agent £(phone number removed) Salary Annual Bonus Pension Scheme Healthcare Our client are a global property & real estate organisation, working across both commercial and residential sectors, and have a requirement for

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape engineering culture, drive technical excellence, and scale customer-facing SaaS systems used by some of the largest enterprises in the world. Head of Applications | Global Leadership Role | High-Growth Cybersecurity Scale-Up | UK (Hybrid/Rem

You will take full responsibility for the management of an outstanding team of specialist Construction & Engineering Adjusters operating in both UK and international markets. Niche international privately-owned loss adjusting practice seeks to appoint a Head of Construction Adjusting to its glob

The Role Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Lead Project Engineer / Civils Engineering Manager is responsible for technical assurance, engineering leadership, and construction oversight within the Integrated Project Team (IPT). Lead Project Engineer / Engineering Manager – HS2 Euston (S

The successful Head of Services will report into the MD for this business unit and be responsible for the overall operational delivery of building automation, energy management, smart monitoring, and maintenance to its clients. The selected Head of Services must have a strong engineering pedigree; y

We are seeking a proactive and technically adept Head of Development, on a remote basis, to lead and inspire high-performing, cross-functional development teams. You will be pivotal in scaling engineering operations, fostering agile innovation, and taking end-to-end ownership of development processe

We're looking for an Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering to take the reins of a talented, growing team at a well-funded scale-up that's transforming how an entire industry operates. Lead, coach, and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team (2 technical leads + DevOps) building career paths,

Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are seeking a highly skilled and experienced and forward-thinking Head of Electrical Engineering to spearhead and develop our Electrical Engineering and Design function. As the Head of Electrical Engineering, you will be responsible f

Head of Applications | Global Leadership Role | High-Growth Cybersecurity Scale-Up | UK (Hybrid/Remote).This is an unmissable opportunity to join one of the fastest-scaling cybersecurity innovators on the market.Recognised by Gartner, backed by top-tier VC investors, and trusted by Fortune 500s and

PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for Head of Engineering role in London. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Lead initiatives around BIM integration, compliance, sustainability, and digital engineering. Champion CPD, knowledge sharing, and the embedding of best practices.

Location: Epsom (Hybrid Working Available).Shape the future of finance at a global leader in engineering and project management.Finance Centre of Excellence, reporting directly to the Head of Statutory Reporting.This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior stakeholders including the SVP Fi

You'll be responsible for managing a platform engineering team of 4 technical professionals while establishing enterprise architecture standards and governance frameworks. Understanding of regulated industry requirements (financial or professional services preferred). This new position reports direc

Head of Engineering Scenic & Event Fabrication - up to £55,000.London area (workshop-based with occasional site work).A busy, specialist fabrication workshop that serves theatre, broadcast and live events is looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to lead a skilled metal-fabrication team.Th

My Client is recruiting for an Associate Director Mechanical Engineering in the Water Sector Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. We

Our client an education charity based in Hackney is currently seeking a P/T IT Tutor - Software Engineering & Development (2 days per week Wed-Thur) to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Vocational Training, you will teach the IT Vocational curriculum, specifically Software Development an

Innovation within the organization by identifying and incorporating new technologies, methodologies, and industry practices into the engineering process. This is an exciting and key role, partnering with business aligned engineering and product teams, to ensure a collaborative team culture is at the

With tens of thousands of new app downloads every month. In 2023 we met with the Prime Minister at Downing street and were invited to become a member of the Government's new "Smart Data Council", shaping the future of data legislation in the UK. Every month our desktop browser racks up the equivalen

We are hiring a Head of Supply Chain and Operations to be accountable for the overall manufacturing and supply chain from product design through to delivery to the customer. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science or related field; further certif

Head of Product – Data & AI | Technology & Engineering Leader. As Head of Product, you will relentlessly drive execution from insight to launch. Pay attention to the details that make a product memorable.

Proficient in software engineering with modern languages (e. Lead and shape highly motivated data engineering teams, overseeing the end-to-end design and operation of large-scale cloud-based data infrastructure (Snowflake, AWS), ensuring high availability, security, and automation. Provide leadershi

Reporting to our Global Head of Customer Engineering as part of the Customer Solutions and Success team, you will live and work in the world between Sales, Marketing, Product and Engineering to help our Sales Executives meet annual sales targets. Customer Solutions, Pre-Sales or Sales Engineering ro

Software Engineer-Full stack (All Levels). Head of Engineering and executives via Google Hangouts. Modern office: When you're in the office, you'll enjoy access to our modern, bustling workspace in Holborn, Central London, which includes a full gym.

Head of Engineering – Head Office. This full-time, office-based role reports to the Head of Construction and requires a five-day work week. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Construction, property managers, and other departments to support both guest experience and the opera

We’re looking for a Head of Data Engineering to lead and grow our high-impact team of four Data Engineers. Lead the development of new data architectures and the introduction of new technologies. Drive the adoption of modern data engineering practices including testing, CI/CD, and infrastructure a

Role: VP of Engineering (Python). You’re a proven engineering leader with deep experience in building, scaling, and managing cross-functional tech teams: data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, and developers. Drive enterprise-grade excellence: Embed best-in-class engineering practices (Ag

Generator burst onto the scene in the Americas with the launch of Generator Miami and Washington DC and most recently took aim at the country’s biggest markets (NYC, LA, Miami and Chicago) with the acquisition of Freehand Hotels. Holds true for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is

Hometrack is seeking an accomplished Head of / Principal Data Engineer, to lead the delivery of the UK’s best Property Data Platform. What we’re looking for in a Head of Data Engineering:. Now we’re looking to unlock the power of our disparate data, and make it accessible and reusable across o

The group of offices has circa 200 employees, with one office being busy and the other quiet; resources are reallocated so engineers have paid-for opportunities to move around the country. Along with the aforementioned, they offer a list of benefits and the biggest selling point: they have a very st

As the most senior engineer of a small ‘skunkworks’ style AI team within our broader Product Engineering teams, you will work closely with our CTO, Head of Product, engineers, product managers, designers and stakeholders to help solve customers' problems where we think generative AI can help mak