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Job Title: Deputy Head of Installations (Solar) Location: Berkshire (Covering Home Counties and South East) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + Bonus Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Our Client Our client is a well-established and respected renewable energy installer operating across the home counties and the South East. With a busy and growing pipeline of residential solar projects across Berkshire and the surrounding areas, they are looking for an experienced and qualified electrician to step into a senior leadership role. They currently have a team of 20+ installers and are seeking a Deputy Head of Installations to help manage, mentor, and coordinate the workforce. This is a key role for someone looking to take the next step in their career while staying close to the technical side of the business. The Role This is a dual-focused role that combines technical expertise with operational leadership. As Deputy Head of Installations, you will work closely with the Head of Installations to oversee the day-to-day activities of the installation teams. You will also be expected to conduct site surveys, ensure technical quality across projects, and step in to support installations when required. The ideal candidate is a qualified electrician with a strong background in solar PV who is ready to take on more responsibility and help shape the performance of a busy installation department. Key Responsibilities • Team Management: Assisting in the leadership and coordination of a team of 20+ installers and electricians. You will help allocate resources, monitor performance, and ensure teams are deployed efficiently across projects., • Technical Quality & Compliance: Ensuring all installations meet the highest technical standards and comply with MCS regulations, IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition), and health and safety requirements. You will carry out quality audits and provide technical guidance to the teams., • Site Surveys: Conducting detailed technical surveys on domestic properties to assess suitability for solar PV and battery storage systems. You will gather all necessary information for the design team and identify any potential installation challenges., • Mentoring & Training: Supporting the development of installation staff, helping to upskill junior team members, and ensuring best practices are shared across the workforce., • Problem Solving: Acting as the technical escalation point for installation teams on site, troubleshooting issues, and providing solutions to keep projects moving., • Health & Safety: Championing a strong safety culture across the department, ensuring RAMS are followed, and supporting the Head of Installations in maintaining excellent H&S standards. About You Our client is looking for a qualified electrician who understands the residential solar sector inside out. You will have experience managing or supervising teams and be comfortable balancing office-based coordination with site-based technical work. • Qualifications: You must be a qualified electrician with relevant certifications (NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, 18th Edition, and AM2 or equivalent). Additional qualifications in solar PV or renewable energy are highly desirable., • Experience: Proven experience in the solar PV sector, with a strong understanding of domestic installations, battery storage systems, and DNO application processes (G98/G99). Experience supervising or managing installation teams is essential., • Surveying Skills: Confident and competent in conducting detailed site surveys, identifying technical risks, and gathering accurate data for system design., • Leadership: A natural leader who can motivate teams, delegate effectively, and handle the pressures of a busy installation schedule. You will be approachable and respected by the teams you manage., • Organisation: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple projects, and ensure deadlines are met., • Location & Logistics: You will be based in or around Berkshire and comfortable travelling to sites across the home counties. A full UK driving licence is essential. What's on Offer • A competitive salary package commensurate with experience (£60,000 - £70,000)., • The opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing, reputable installer., • A varied role combining technical work, surveys, and team management., • A supportive working environment with scope for further career progression., • Company pension scheme.

AWS Cloud Platform Manager Ciphr has an exciting opportunity for an AWS Cloud Platform Manager to join the team as we grow and develop In a nutshell As a Cloud Platform Engineering Manager, you will lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, providing strategic direction and hands-on support to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud-based services. You will play a key role in shaping and executing our cloud operations strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve issues, implement automation and monitoring solutions, and drive continuous improvement across our infrastructure. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a high-performing, innovative engineering culture, optimising system performance, and minimising downtime. You will also be responsible for managing cloud costs effectively, ensuring spend remains within agreed budgets while maintaining service excellence. Acting as a trusted deputy to the Head of DevOps, you will also contribute to broader strategic initiatives and help steer the future of our platform engineering capabilities. Location : This is a remote first role, you will average 2 days a month with the team in our Reading office. What you’ll be doing You’ll: • Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, providing strategic direction and coordinating task assignments to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud services., • Actively contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, setting a strong technical example through hands-on engineering work., • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues within the cloud environment., • Drive the implementation and management of advanced monitoring tools, automation frameworks, and best practices to enhance system resilience and operational efficiency., • Monitor and optimise cloud infrastructure usage to ensure cost efficiency, maintaining spend within agreed budgets., • Ensure the optimal performance of cloud services, delivering a seamless and high-quality experience for end users., • Take accountability of the on-call rota, ensuring appropriate coverage, managing participation, and leading rapid incident response to maintain service availability., • Continuously assess and improve team processes and procedures, fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence to optimise performance and minimise downtime., • Act as a deputy to the Head of DevOps when required, supporting strategic initiatives and team leadership. What good looks like • Achieves high availability and uptime of cloud services, ensuring minimal disruption to end users., • Proactively identifies and resolves infrastructure issues, minimising system downtime and impact., • Implements and continuously optimises advanced monitoring tools, automation, and best practices to enhance system reliability and scalability., • Fosters strong collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams, enabling effective and efficient problem-solving., • Builds and maintains a high-performing, motivated cloud operations team that consistently meets objectives and drives continuous improvement., • Regularly conducts performance reporting and analysis, tracking key metrics such as system availability, uptime, and response times to inform decision-making and improvement initiatives. What you’ll need to succeed Essential: • Experience in a leadership role, including mentoring, developing team members and promoting good governance practices., • Strong technical expertise in cloud infrastructure design, deployment (CI/CD), automation, and cloud-native technologies., • In-depth experience with AWS, including architecture, services, and operational best practices., • Ability to gain in-depth experience in Azure, if not already known., • Proven experience in a management role, with the ability to lead and develop high-performing efficient teams. Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Extensive experience in complex problem-solving and the use of advanced automation tools., • Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to swiftly resolve intricate technical issues., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective teamwork across cross-functional teams., • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure, with a strong focus on delivering results., • A commitment to Ciphr’s DNA, by:, • Building Trust through transparency, fairness, and respectful communication., • Demonstrating Accountability by taking initiative, sharing lessons learned, and upholding high standards., • Striving for Service Excellence by proactively adding value, sharing customer insights, and seeking innovative ways to enhance the customer experience., • Embracing Authenticity by valuing diverse perspectives, communicating openly—even in challenging situations—and fostering a culture of constructive feedback and inclusion. Desirable: • Experience with additional cloud platforms such as Azure., • Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub Actions., • Certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies (e.g., AWS or Microsoft Azure certifications). How you’ll contribute to our team • Lead, mentor, and support the cloud engineering team, including responsibilities for hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management., • Ensure team practices align with internal governance standards, including documentation, compliance, and operational risk management., • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation, encouraging the team to strive for technical excellence., • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure and platform-related issues., • Provide hands-on technical leadership, contributing directly to the design, implementation, and support of cloud infrastructure and services., • Be available outside of standard business hours when necessary to address urgent technical issues or support the delivery of critical projects. Occasionally travel to meet with stakeholders or attend training sessions, ensuring alignment with business goals and ongoing professional development. What we offer you: Ciphr has a benefits package which has you and your family in mind. As well as offering you the opportunity to work with a great team, be part of a growing company and have the chance to learn and enhance your knowledge and qualifications, we offer: • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Family National Trust Membership, • Birthday day off, • Religious holiday swap, • Family forming support - e.g., time off for family forming appointments or to support your partner, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • Work from Anywhere for 4 weeks per year, • Volunteering days for 2 days per year, • Cycle to work scheme, • Pension, • Health cash plan, • Life assurance, • Technology/home improvements Loans, • Perks at Work – access to exclusive discounts, cinema tickets, etc., • Regular training, • £1,500 employee referral scheme, • Medical Cover and Dental cover (after 6 months’ service), • Income Protection insurance (after 12 months’ service) About Ciphr: Ciphr is a leading UK-based provider of integrated HR, payroll, learning and recruitment solutions. Ciphr’s integrated HCM platform helps organisations manage their end-to-end employee lifecycle so they can deliver an amazing employee experience. With Ciphr, organisations can be confident they can access all their people data in one place, thanks to secure, time-saving integrations between our own solutions and API connections to specialist, third-party tools. We are all about people at Ciphr. Our values are trust, service excellence, authenticity, and accountability. We want you to bring your authentic self to work giving you the space to be yourself whether that is creative, outgoing, quiet, courageous, observant or any other attributes you may have. Ciphr welcomes all kinds of people to the team and would love you to come and join us!

Volution Ventilation UK is a leader in manufacturing sustainable ventilation systems dedicated to improving indoor air quality while prioritizing environmental responsibility. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and comply with the highest standards of health and safety. • Fixed Term Contract – up to 12 months (maternity cover), • Hours of work: 37.5, • Location: Reading, hybrid. Travel required to other sites. Role profile: As the Senior Procurement Specialist, you will provide key support to the UK Head of Procurement, who oversees Procurement activity across seven operating companies within Volution Ventilation UK (VVUK). Ideally, you will have experience within manufacturing, HVAC, engineering, industrial manufacturing sectors or multi-site environments, but for the right candidate this is not essential. The role holds responsibility for Direct & Indirect Procurement spend across all VVUK brands and involves regular collaboration with site and functional teams to lead cross-functional, multi-site sourcing initiatives, ensuring all stakeholder requirements are effectively captured, monitored, measured, and delivered. Key deliverables: • Act as a Procurement representative, providing support to the business, building strong working relationships with stakeholders, which may require regular site visits and interaction, while educating stakeholders on Procurement best practices to deliver category objectives., • Lead supplier management and sourcing activities, including researching, identifying and evaluating prospective suppliers, carrying out supplier appraisals, negotiating terms, and participating in supplier KPI reviews to ensure effective service levels and ongoing supplier performance., • Work independently, or in conjunction with internal functions (e.g. Technical, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Supply Chain), to monitor, measure, analyse, and report on supplier performance, resolving issues and concerns, including travel to key suppliers at short notice to resolve emerging supply chain problems., • Deliver cost management activities, including analysing costs, identifying opportunities for process improvement, managing Material and Purchase Price Variances, and identifying, implementing, tracking, and reporting cost saving initiatives monthly., • Support Procurement operations through preparation of contracts, effective tender management, and ensuring all activities align with Procurement Strategy, policies, and procedures, while managing Procurement platforms and data accuracy., • Liaise with key stakeholders to understand product and service needs, ensuring effective support and guidance, while developing strong, long-term relationships with both internal stakeholders and strategic supply partners., • Drive continuous improvement and sourcing strategy development, including analysing industry and demand trends, improving processes, supporting sustainability initiatives, and ensuring sourcing activities deliver cost-effective outcomes within agreed timescales. Experience: • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Senior Procurement Specialist or similar Procurement role, • Strong understanding of purchasing strategies, systems, processes, and Procurement best practice, • Highly numerate with strong analytical skills and confident use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), • Strong negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills, with the ability to operate effectively at senior stakeholder level, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships, • Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, • Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions, • Flexible and willing to travel between UK sites on a regular basis, • Effective team player, able to work collaboratively as well as independently, • Approachable and adaptable, able to respond effectively to changing priorities and business needs Desirable, but not essential: • Experience within a multi-site manufacturing environment, • Procurement experience within the HVAC/ventilation industry, • Exposure to Procurement process improvement or implementation projects, • Experience using e-Procurement tools or systems, • MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS (or equivalent), • Experience using ERP systems such as Epicor If you are a proactive Procurement professional looking for a varied and hands-on role within a multi-site manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you:

We are seeking an ambitious and bright solicitor (1 - 4 year PQE) to join our highly-regarded Employment team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a Tier 1 Legal 500 ranked department, advising an array of clients on a variety of complex employment matters. You’ll be working closely with our experienced partners, contributing to a busy team that handles everything from employment tribunal claims to restructuring projects with an international scope. In this role, you will have the chance to hone your expertise across a wide range of employment issues, including TUPE transfers, advocacy, and HR support for employers. With opportunities for growth and development, you will be encouraged to take on real responsibility, supporting client seminars and business development efforts while offering commercially aware solutions to our clients. If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career and contribute to a leading Employment team, we encourage you to apply. Experience/ Attributes required • Have a broad understanding of the legal principles involved and experience of assisting with a desire to become an expert in this challenging field., • You must possess excellent drafting skills, legal analysis, verbal & written communication skills and employment law knowledge., • An ability and willingness to complete marketing and business development activities is essential., • You must also be able to apply the law with a degree of commerciality and be prepared to give your viewpoint to clients., • Experience in supporting with seminars and workshop programmes for employers will be an advantage. Work type • HR Support for employer clients on a day-to-day basis., • Guiding clients through disciplinary and other internal proceedings., • TUPE issues in transactional work (including due diligence) and on outsourcing., • Employment termination, including compromise and other settlement agreements, as well as taxation implications and avoidance., • Advocacy before the employment tribunals and courts., • Litigation unfair and wrongful dismissal claims & sex, race and disability discrimination claims., • Training seminars and workshop programmes for employer clients., • There will be an opportunity to gain experience of immigration and data protection issues. Example of recent assignments In the past 12 months the group has: • Advised on the closure of a manufacturing site for a global medical devices company., • Successfully acted for luxury hotel group on a significant unconscious bias claim by an individual who was made redundant during the pandemic., • Advised on numerous restructuring and TUPE scenarios often involving an international element., • Sourced international employment advice on a wide range of issues affecting its clients., • Handled numerous Employment Tribunal Claims, predominantly on behalf of respondent clients., • The Group has seen an increase in the use of SARs against its clients and has assisted its clients to deal with them., • Although not a mainstay of its practice the Group regularly assist the corporate group on due diligence exercises., • The group acts for several international and national household names. Benefits • 25 days holiday, • Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution and the employee pays 4%, • Life Assurance - 5 x final salary, • Private medical insurance, • Flexible Hybrid working, • An additional days holiday for your birthday, • A weekly wellbeing hour, • 8 hour per annum charity work, • Cycle to work scheme, • Bring your dog to work, • Social committee events, • Season ticket travel loan, • Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday Team structure • 4 x Partners, • 1 x Head of Immigration, • 1 x Senior Associate Solicitor, • 2 x Associate Solicitor, • 2 x Solicitor, • 1 x Chartered legal executive, • 2 x Paralegals, • 4 x Secretaries

Digital Strategist (Full time, permanent) Remote, BUT MUST BE UK BASED We're looking for a Senior Strategist who can think across the entire buyer journey to develop website strategies for ambitious B2B technology companies. Sound like you? This agency specialising in building & optimising websites. They work exclusively with B2B tech brands to turn complex go-to-market challenges into clear, connected growth systems. Their team of 50 people combine strategy, UX, content, SEO/AEO, and HubSpot delivery to generate inbound leads that convert and drive revenue. They are growing quickly and this is one of their key hires... Where you come in… This role reports to the Head of Strategy and will see you working with new, and retained clients, to analyse performance data, identify opportunities and produce actionable insights to help drive traffic, create demand and ultimately convert leads for your client base. What you’ll do day to day: • Run discovery and kick-offs calls (must be used to presenting on video calls), • Translate ambiguous client needs into clear actionable recommendations, • Analyse performance insight to inform future strategy, • Balance data-driven thinking with creative intuition, • Provide details guidance on what marketing levers to pull to drive traffic and subsequent conversions. What you’ll need: • A strong background in B2B website strategy, UX, CRO, and/or content strategy, • Ability to extract information from marketing and web analytics, • Confidence to lead workshops & present ideas/reports, • Agency experience managing multiple projects, • Strong CMS/CRM understanding (HubSpot experience is a big plus), • An interest and preferably some experience in AI & Automation tools What's in it for you: • Employee Owned Trust model, • Hybrid flexibility (3 days ideal, but 2 or even 1 considered), • Work with ambitious B2B brands across tech, fintech, cyber & more, • Exposure to advanced HubSpot builds, AEO strategy & AI-powered SEO, • Progression, certifications & dedicated development plan, • A culture built on humility, empathy, adaptability & doing remarkable work Please apply, or contact for more information

Volution Ventilation UK, is a prominent supplier of ventilation products, dedicated to improving air quality and energy efficiency across various markets including the UK, Nordics, Central Europe, and Australasia. Our mission is to enhance customer experiences through innovative ventilation design and solutions. Reporting to: Senior Direct Procurement Specialist Location: Reading Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, and Friday 08:30 - 16:30 (37.5 hours) Package: Negotiable depending on experience, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company pension, EAP. Role Profile: As the Procurement Specialist, you will operate across multiple sites within the UK, based on the requirement to support seven operating companies within VVUK. This will include responsibility for Indirect/ Direct Procurement spend for Volution Ventilation’s UK based brands. The role will regularly interact with site and functional personnel, leading cross functional and site sourcing initiatives, ensuring key stakeholder requirements are accounted for. There will be a requirement to project manage, to completion, multi-site, multi-discipline cost initiatives, tracking and reporting them monthly. The role requires particularly strong analytical, influencing and implementation skills with the Procurement Specialist playing a key role in supporting the UK Head of Procurement by principally collecting, evaluating and maintaining data related to supplier expenditure, market intelligence, procurement KPI’s, as well as Procurement policies. As the Procurement Specialist your responsibilities will include: • Through demonstration of strong market insight, source Direct/Indirect goods, and services, required by the business within agreed project timescales, most cost effectively, meeting associated cost saving objectives and key stakeholder service level requirements., • To be the driving force for increasing the use of more sustainable goods, in-house, and by 3rd party manufacturers., • Negotiation of terms of conditions for goods/services supplier contracts, ensuring agreements are signed within appropriate time scales., • Ensure all Procurement activities undertaken fit within the overall Procurement Corporate Strategy, in accordance with the centralised Procurement Policies., • Build strong working relationships with all VVUK site teams through regular site visits, and interaction., • Ability to travel to key supplier partners, at short notice, to resolve emerging supply chain constraints., • Develop ‘expert’ level knowledge on product data requirements for all purchased goods/services, ensuring that they fully reflected in Epicor, and any other associated business platform(s)., • To be the Procurement lead in vehicle fleet administration (UK fleet), working closely with the HR function, to maintain sufficient fleet, whilst optimizing costs and working to an agreed budget., • Maintain the accuracy of Direct/Indirect pricing on the MRP system, and through contracts and agreements, effectively resolving any Procurement related Purchase Price Variance (PPV), and Material Price Variance (MPV) issues., • Analyse, review, monitor, and measure sourcing decisions, negotiating contracts/agreements to ensure vendor selection meets all VVUK requirements, ensuring opportunities are capitalised on, reporting KPI’s through a Procurement Pipeline ensuring the success of the overall Procurement sourcing/re-sourcing strategy., • Manage the Procurement element of Capital Expenditure (Capex) requests, working collaboratively with stakeholders to maximise cost avoidance through effective negotiation., • Work well as part of a team, with the capability to lead with influence, driving Continuous Improvement through the application of Procurement processes and techniques. Experience and Skills to be considered: • Minimum 3 years proven work experience, • Excellent planning, and organisation, skills, prioritising tasks appropriately in a fast-paced, high pressure, work environment., • Good negotiation, and persuasion, skills, • Proficient in Excel is essential., • Confident approach to dealing with suppliers, and other stakeholders, to ensure that business requirements are delivered on time, and in full., • Ability to work efficiently/effectively cross-functionally, influencing colleagues to delivering assigned goals, and objectives., • Ability to analyse data, effectively presenting results, highlighting trends, to aid the decision making process., • Proven ability to be self-motivated, and be self-sufficient, in taking the lead, making proposals and/or effective decisions based on supporting, factual, data., • Approachable, and flexible, able to adjust/flex to all situations, managing multiple projects simultaneously., • Good interpersonal, and communication, skills, • Willingness to travel between Volution Ventilation UK sites on a regular basis. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of procurement within a dynamic company, we invite you to apply today and join our team at Volution Ventilation UK Ltd! You can learn more about us here:

Volution Ventilation UK is a leader in manufacturing sustainable ventilation systems dedicated to improving indoor air quality while prioritizing environmental responsibility. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and comply with the highest standards of health and safety. • Fixed Term Contract – up to 12 months (maternity cover), • Hours of work: 37.5, • Location: Reading, hybrid. Travel required to other sites. Role profile: As the Senior Procurement Specialist, you will provide key support to the UK Head of Procurement, who oversees Procurement activity across seven operating companies within Volution Ventilation UK (VVUK). Ideally, you will have experience within manufacturing, HVAC, engineering, industrial manufacturing sectors or multi-site environments, but for the right candidate this is not essential. The role holds responsibility for Direct & Indirect Procurement spend across all VVUK brands and involves regular collaboration with site and functional teams to lead cross-functional, multi-site sourcing initiatives, ensuring all stakeholder requirements are effectively captured, monitored, measured, and delivered. Key deliverables: • Act as a Procurement representative, providing support to the business, building strong working relationships with stakeholders, which may require regular site visits and interaction, while educating stakeholders on Procurement best practices to deliver category objectives., • Lead supplier management and sourcing activities, including researching, identifying and evaluating prospective suppliers, carrying out supplier appraisals, negotiating terms, and participating in supplier KPI reviews to ensure effective service levels and ongoing supplier performance., • Work independently, or in conjunction with internal functions (e.g. Technical, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Supply Chain), to monitor, measure, analyse, and report on supplier performance, resolving issues and concerns, including travel to key suppliers at short notice to resolve emerging supply chain problems., • Deliver cost management activities, including analysing costs, identifying opportunities for process improvement, managing Material and Purchase Price Variances, and identifying, implementing, tracking, and reporting cost saving initiatives monthly., • Support Procurement operations through preparation of contracts, effective tender management, and ensuring all activities align with Procurement Strategy, policies, and procedures, while managing Procurement platforms and data accuracy., • Liaise with key stakeholders to understand product and service needs, ensuring effective support and guidance, while developing strong, long-term relationships with both internal stakeholders and strategic supply partners., • Drive continuous improvement and sourcing strategy development, including analysing industry and demand trends, improving processes, supporting sustainability initiatives, and ensuring sourcing activities deliver cost-effective outcomes within agreed timescales. Experience: • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Senior Procurement Specialist or similar Procurement role, • Strong understanding of purchasing strategies, systems, processes, and Procurement best practice, • Highly numerate with strong analytical skills and confident use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), • Strong negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills, with the ability to operate effectively at senior stakeholder level, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships, • Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, • Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions, • Flexible and willing to travel between UK sites on a regular basis, • Effective team player, able to work collaboratively as well as independently, • Approachable and adaptable, able to respond effectively to changing priorities and business needs Desirable, but not essential: • Experience within a multi-site manufacturing environment, • Procurement experience within the HVAC/ventilation industry, • Exposure to Procurement process improvement or implementation projects, • Experience using e-Procurement tools or systems, • MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS (or equivalent), • Experience using ERP systems such as Epicor If you are a proactive Procurement professional looking for a varied and hands-on role within a multi-site manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you: ___

People Partner 📍 Location: Hybrid 👤 Reporting to: Head of People Partnering 🔍 About the role We’re looking for an experienced People Partner to work closely with senior leaders and client groups, providing pragmatic, commercially focused people solutions that support Trustmarque and Ultima's strategy and deliver excellent employee outcomes. This is a true partnering role, balancing strategic input with hands‑on delivery. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, using insight, data and judgement to influence decision‑making, guide leaders through change and keep the employee experience at the heart of everything you do. 🧩 What you’ll be doing ✅ Partner with senior leaders and client groups to understand their strategic goals, opportunities and challenges, co‑creating and delivering aligned People Plans. ✅ Act as a trusted advisor, flexing between coaching and advising people managers on all people‑related matters. ✅ Use people data and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities, informing decisions and measuring impact. ✅ Lead key people initiatives and projects, including acquisitions, restructures and integrations. ✅ Take the lead on complex employee relations cases, acting as an escalation point for the team. ✅ Collaborate with the wider People team and Centres of Excellence to design, deliver and embed people solutions. ✅ Support organisational change, advising on organisational design, communication and change management. ✅ Review engagement data with client groups and support local action plans and wider company initiatives. 🎯 What we’re looking for 🔑 Essential ✔️ Proven experience in a People Partner role, ideally within tech or a fast‑growing organisation. ✔️ Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, applied pragmatically and commercially. ✔️ Experience using people analytics to inform decision‑making and demonstrate impact. ✔️ Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence to challenge constructively. ✔️ A track record of delivering people solutions that drive performance and engagement. ✔️ Strong focus on employee experience and inclusive practice. ✔️ Ability to foster a culture of feedback in a high‑performance environment. ✔️ CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience). ⭐ Desirable ➕ Understanding of the UK tech sector and its unique employee needs. ➕ TUPE experience.

The Company This Head of Projects role is with one of the UK’s leading Property Consultants. They undertake a wide range of activities providing a cradle to grave property management solution. One of their core activities is Facilities Management and this role is within its Project’s division undertaking a wide range of schemes primarily focused around fit out and M&E services with values from £30k - £500k. They have a structured growth plan in place and their turnover has been increasing year on year and are keen to grow the team to meet demand. The Role The role of a Head of Projects role is to lead a team of project managers delivering schemes for a number of key clients. Your role will include: * Lead and manage a team of project managers. * Ensure projects are secured and delivered on time and within the financial requirements and margins as specified by the business. * Deliver projects to completion on time and on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties; customer expectations are to be exceeded wherever and whenever possible. * Manage the delivery of projects within agreed budget requirements with the target to maximise profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractor services. * Be customer focused within all areas of operational activities, ensure that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts and the site teams/managers to identify and win p...

Your new company This group specialises in pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare and is evolving and expanding year-on-year. They have several household brands in their product range across different businesses within the group. They seek a Tax Manager on a 12-month contract for maternity cover, working directly with the UK Head of Tax. Your new role You will: • Support the delivery of strategic projects and all aspects of corporate tax compliance and reporting, risk, controls and tax policy., • Work with SAP and internal reporting tools, ensuring the delivery of all tax reporting, forecasting, modelling and compliance., • Assist in the preparation of CFC, SAO, DAC6, OECD Pillar 2 and other disclosures., • The key focus is on UK and EU VAT, with deliverables on UK corporate tax, UK customs, Plastic Packaging Tax and Employment tax., • Provide information to external advisors internationally as needed, • Assist the Pillar 2 submissions., • Keep up to date with UK and international tax legislation and associated reporting standards., • Supporting on tax authority disputes and policy matters, maintaining positive and productive relationships with tax authorities. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified tax professional, CTA, ACA, ACCA or similar, or be qualified experience, with the ability to showcase a...

Vision: To be the UK’s leading digital infrastructure partner, enabling a fully connected future Mission: Deliver reliable, high quality site access, infrastructure and services that support our customers’ evolving connectivity needs. The Role As Head of Business Change, you will lead how all change is delivered across the organisation, owning the end-to-end lifecycle from prioritisation through to successful delivery and benefits realisation. You lead multidisciplinary teams across project delivery, business analysis, testing, and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will drive a clear, prioritised change portfolio aligned to strategic objectives, ensuring strong governance, effective resource utilisation, and consistent delivery across agile and waterfall environments. A key focus will be building a mature, scalable delivery capability that brings structure, transparency, and predictability to a complex transformation landscape. Why this role Matters This role is critical to ensuring that Cornerstone can successfully deliver its transformation agenda in a structured, controlled, and scalable way. With a large and complex change portfolio, strong leadership is essential to bring clarity to priorities, improve delivery performance, and ensure investment decisions translate into real business outcomes. By building a mature and consistent delivery capability, the Head of Business Change will enable the organisation to deliver change with greater confidence and predictability ensuring that strategic initiatives land effectively and create measurable value for the business and its customers. What you’ll do : 🚀 Lead enterprise-wide change delivery – own the end-to-end lifecycle from prioritisation through to delivery and benefits realisation 📊 Run the Enterprise PMO – establish strong governance, reporting, and portfolio visibility across all change activity 🎯 Shape and prioritise the change portfolio – align initiatives to business strategy and investment priorities 👥 Lead multidisciplinary teams – oversee project delivery, business analysis, testing, and continuous improvement ⚙️ Build a scalable delivery capability – standardise ways of working across agile, waterfall, and hybrid approaches 📈 Drive delivery performance – ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards 🔍 Ensure robust governance and control – manage risks, dependencies, capacity, and financials across the portfolio 🤝 Partner with senior stakeholders – influence decision-making and ensure alignment across business and technology 🔄 Champion continuous improvement – enhance processes, tools, and delivery maturity across the organisation What you’ll bring: You will bring proven senior leadership experience in delivering complex change across large organisations, with a strong track record managing multi-project portfolios. You’ll combine deep expertise across project delivery, business analysis, testing, and governance with the ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level balancing business priorities with delivery constraints to achieve successful outcomes. You’ll be a confident and credible leader, experienced in influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across business and technology teams. With strong commercial awareness and a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll be passionate about building high-performing teams and maturing delivery capability bringing structure, clarity, and predictability to complex transformation environments. Why Join Us? Reward & Recognition: Competitive salary and an excellent bonus structure. Time to Recharge: 30 days’ annual leave. Long Term Security: Competitive pension scheme and life insurance Flexibility: Hybrid working to help you balance work and home life. Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance including dental and optical cover. Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Electric Car scheme, and retail discounts. Community & Growth: A generous refer a friend scheme. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to our success. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. By embracing unique perspectives and experiences, we drive innovation and drive our organisation forward, therefore, we recognise the importance of welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We want to ensure everyone is able to present their best self throughout the recruitment process so if you require any adjustments, please let us know. If this role is of interest to you and you would like to find out more, please do apply with an up to date version of your CV

Tax Manager 12 months FTC Reading Berkshire Your new company This group specialises in pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare and is evolving and expanding year-on-year. They have several household brands in their product range across different businesses within the group. They seek a Tax Manager on a 12-month contract for maternity cover, working directly with the UK Head of Tax. Your new role You will: • Support the delivery of strategic projects and all aspects of corporate tax compliance and reporting, risk, controls and tax policy., • Work with SAP and internal reporting tools, ensuring the delivery of all tax reporting, forecasting, modelling and compliance., • Assist in the preparation of CFC, SAO, DAC6, OECD Pillar 2 and other disclosures., • The key focus is on UK and EU VAT, with deliverables on UK corporate tax, UK customs, Plastic Packaging Tax and Employment tax., • Provide information to external advisors internationally as needed, • Assist the Pillar 2 submissions., • Keep up to date with UK and international tax legislation and associated reporting standards. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary dependent on experience up to £75,000 plus a 10% bonus. The full suite of company benefits are also available. Flexible working with only ONE DAY A MONTH IN OFFICE. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call me now on 01256633150 If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4791124

Hours: Monday- Friday 09.00 to 17.00 but flexibility will be required at weekends due to the nature of the role Salary: Competitive Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future? At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven Event Sales Manager to join our Sales team based in Knowl Hill. This is more than just a job ,it s an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems. Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations. Reporting into the Head of Commercial you will play a key role in driving our mission forward by leading and managing event sales activities. The successful candidate will drive revenue growth by promoting and selling event services, while identifying and developing new business opportunities, including the preparation and submission of tenders. The role involves managing both new and existing client accounts from initial engagement through to service delivery and post-event follow-up. What will you do Drive growth across existing accounts by uncovering new opportunities, promoting additional services, and maximising profitability. Win new business and play a key role in achieving ambitious sales, revenue, and profit targets. Work collaboratively with teams across Operations, Sustainability, Innovation, Transport, and Head Office to deliver seamless, high-quality service Partner with the Head of Commercial to shape new opportunities, support budgeting, and contribute to continuous improvement. Stay ahead of industry trends, innovations, and legislation to keep our services competitive and compliant. Take the lead on tenders and proposals, including PPQs, client site visits, and the successful mobilisation of major contracts. Engage and inspire clients through presentations, training, and tailored support to help them achieve their waste management and sustainability goals. Champion sustainability by driving best practices in waste segregation and moving waste up the hierarchy at events and client sites. Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in gathering client requirements, supporting quotations, and enabling smooth operational delivery. Represent the business with confidence at client meetings, industry events, and key account reviews. Contribute to marketing initiatives and the development of impactful promotional materials. Carry out duty-of-care visits and support a variety of exciting, ad-hoc waste management projects. Help create a positive, inclusive workplace by supporting colleague wellbeing, promoting open conversations, and signposting to relevant support when needed Why you will like working here: A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture. Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle. Opportunities for career growth and development. Competitive salary and great benefits. A company that values your voice and ideas. About You Educated to A level standard (or equivalent qualification). Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Proven experience in sales and/or account management, ideally within the waste management sector. Ability to learn about] industry practices, with experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including board-level decision-makers. Results focused with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to achieving targets. Able to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A collaborative team player who is equally comfortable working independently. Flexible and willing to support operations, including weekend working when required. Good geographical awareness to support client and operational needs. A clear, professional communicator with strong attention to detail, discretion, and adaptability. About Grundon? Grundon is the UKs largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment. Why Grundon? At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. If youre ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industrys most respected names. [SB1]As it is ideal to have waste management experience shall I remove this or change to ability to understand industry practices

Provide ad‑hoc operational support to the SPM and Head of Project Delivery on all assigned BAU Water Projects for site enquiries or escalations. Reports to: Senior Water Project Manager. Support the forecasting process within the Operations Directorate helping provide well informed realistic proje

The Strategic Electric Project Manager will lead the safe, compliant delivery of strategic electrical infrastructure projects, including works up to Extra High Voltage (EHV). Provide ad hoc operational support to the Head of Strategic Project Delivery on all assigned projects. Assist in the collatio

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Head of Foundation Platforms to define and execute technology strategy. Candidates should possess experience with agile methodologies, security governance, and delivering large-scale projects. The position offers a dynamic environment with comprehensiv

Digital Learning Project Manager Location: Reading (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site) Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella) Contract: ASAP start - until 31 May 2027 Overview We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Digital Learning Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of digital learning initiatives within a Digital Learning Development (DLD) function. Digital Learning Development is a multi‑disciplinary team supporting Global Pharmaceutical, Quality, and Commercialisation learning academies. This is a key delivery role, partnering closely with the Head of DLD to ensure high‑quality learning solutions are delivered efficiently, consistently, and at scale. The role requires strong project management capability combined with a solid understanding of instructional design principles, digital learning technologies, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Delivery Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for digital learning initiatives. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to agreed quality standards. Allocate and manage internal resources efficiently, making informed decisions on priorities, scope, and risk mitigation. Assign and manage external vendors and managed service providers for content and asset creation. Use project management tools to track end‑to‑end delivery and provide regular progress and performance reporting.Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Learning Academy clients, subject matter experts, instructional designers, and DLD team members to gather requirements and ensure alignment. Coordinate project kick‑offs and provide structured updates throughout the project lifecycle. Apply the ADDIE methodology pragmatically, adapting delivery approaches as required.Content Development Oversight Oversee the development and curation of digital learning content, including: Rapid and customised e‑learning modules Bespoke learning platforms Videos, branding, and interactive learning resources Implement quality assurance processes to ensure content usability, consistency, and learning effectiveness.Skills, Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Project Management, or a related field. Proven experience delivering projects within digital learning, L&D, or educational technology environments. Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories. Proficiency with project management tools and digital learning platforms (e.g. LMS and authoring tools). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across global teams. Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving capabilities. Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is advantageous

This apprenticeship is part of The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme and is a programme sponsored by Thames Water to address the skills gaps within their supply chain. The scheme features a compulsory industry rotation to enable apprentices to get experience in different environments and boost the chances of further employment in the sector. The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme are looking for a Data Analyst Apprentice in the Thames Valley/Reading area. Job Description An apprentice data analyst is responsible for collecting, inputting and outputting data, cleaning and preparing it for analysis, and creating basic reports and visualisations. They support more experienced analysts in modelling data and may also be involved in basic programming tasks. As they gain experience, apprentices are expected to learn new tools and techniques and take on more complex responsibilities in the field of data analysis. Duties may include : Identify data sources to meet the organisation's requirements using evidence-based decision making to create various data. Collaborating/working with clients and colleagues to determine reporting needs and deliver accurate information. Collect, compile and, if needed, cleanse data. Solving any problems that arise from a range of internal and external systems. Generate performance dashboards and reports during the Visualisation and Model Building phase. Maintain and develop reports for analysis, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and legislation. Create standard and non-standard statistical and data analysis reports Analyse and interpret data trends and patterns, drawing conclusions and providing guidance for understanding. Summarise and present data analysis results to stakeholders, offering recommendations. Ensure data storage and archiving align with relevant legislation, such as GDPR. Using databases including PowerBI, Python and Excel. Using programme languages such as SQL, HTML, JSONS etc. Occasional remote work. Typical Working Week 40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college. Person Specification Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions. A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so youll need to be quick on your feet to respond! Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences Ability to visit different sites and training days Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment. Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols Qualifications required/desirable Minimum Requirements English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above. Desired Requirements A high interest in developing your knowledge and understanding of key concepts and techniques that help organisations effectively use data to make decisions. Key Training/College Information K10 will enrol you to the Level 4 Data Analyst course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider. The apprenticeship duration is 24 months. Eligibility To start this apprenticeship, youll need to be: Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status Not enrolled on any other courses 18+ due to site H&S rules Not hold a higher/equivalent qualification in the same field. Must have a full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle. Who We Are We are UKs largest construction-specific Apprenticeship Training Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential. Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Sales Consultant (BMS Systems) £100,000 - £120,000 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus Reading - Global Are you a Senior Sales Consultant with a background in selling BMS looking to take ownership of major international data centre and pharmaceutical projects, drive global business growth, and maximise your earning potential within a market-leading consultancy? This well-established BMS consultancy, operating for over 40 years, delivers innovative building services engineering and sustainable design solutions across Ireland and internationally. With a proven track record of growth and a strong reputation for technical excellence, the company has built a trusted presence in the industry, supporting clients across a wide range of high-profile infrastructure projects. In this role you will focus on developing new business opportunities across Ireland and Europe within the BEMS and EPMS sector, targeting data centre and pharmaceutical projects. You will manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract award, working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver energy-efficient and compliant solutions, while building a strong pipeline and driving business growth. This role would suit a Senior Sales Consultant with BEMS, BMS, or building services background looking to secure high-value international projects and increase their earnings within a well-established, growing consultancy. The Role: Develop and win new BEMS/EPMS business across Ireland, Europe, and global markets Identify and engage new clients within data centre and pharmaceutical sectors Build and manage a strong pipeline from initial contact to contract award Lead proposals, tenders, and commercial negotiations Work with internal teams to deliver energy-efficient, compliant solutions Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors Travel internationally and attend Dublin head office monthlyThe Person: Proven experience in business development within BEMS, BMS, or building services Strong understanding of energy management, HVAC, and building controls Experience working within data centre or pharmaceutical sectors Willingness to travel internationally and attend Dublin office monthlyReference: BBBH24601C Business, Development, BDM, BEMS, BMS, EPMS, Energy, Management, Building, Services, HVAC, Sales, Lead Generation, Data, Centres, Pharmaceutical, Client, Facing, Stakeholder, Management, Controls, Ireland, Europe, International Travel, Sheffield, Travel, Reading, London If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Senior Sales Consultant (BMS Systems) £100,000 - £120,000 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus Reading - Global Are you a Senior Sales Consultant with a background in selling BMS looking to take ownership of major international data centre and pharmaceutical projects, drive global business growth, and maximise your earning potential within a market-leading consultancy? This well-established BMS consultancy, operating for over 40 years, delivers innovative building services engineering and sustainable design solutions across Ireland and internationally. With a proven track record of growth and a strong reputation for technical excellence, the company has built a trusted presence in the industry, supporting clients across a wide range of high-profile infrastructure projects. In this role you will focus on developing new business opportunities across Ireland and Europe within the BEMS and EPMS sector, targeting data centre and pharmaceutical projects. You will manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract award, working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver energy-efficient and compliant solutions, while building a strong pipeline and driving business growth. This role would suit a Senior Sales Consultant with BEMS, BMS, or building services background looking to secure high-value international projects and increase their earnings within a well-established, growing consultancy. The Role: Develop and win new BEMS/EPMS business across Ireland, Europe, and global markets Identify and engage new clients within data centre and pharmaceutical sectors Build and manage a strong pipeline from initial contact to contract award Lead proposals, tenders, and commercial negotiations Work with internal teams to deliver energy-efficient, compliant solutions Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors Travel internationally and attend Dublin head office monthly The Person: Proven experience in business development within BEMS, BMS, or building services Strong understanding of energy management, HVAC, and building controls Experience working within data centre or pharmaceutical sectors Willingness to travel internationally and attend Dublin office monthly Reference: BBBH24601C Business, Development, BDM, BEMS, BMS, EPMS, Energy, Management, Building, Services, HVAC, Sales, Lead Generation, Data, Centres, Pharmaceutical, Client, Facing, Stakeholder, Management, Controls, Ireland, Europe, International Travel, Sheffield, Travel, Reading, London If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Category Manager to create and implement category strategies and provide leadership to a team that focuses on Site Services, ensuring our sites remain operational. Managing the end to end Category Management process for a number of categories such as Hard and Soft Facilities Management Services, Transport, Logistical Services, Utilities, Waste Management Services, PPE, Off Site Leasing Arrangements and Small Construction Projects. Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Package: £63,270 to £90,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Principal Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, support and execute strategic sourcing activities, and manage supplier relationships. You will report to the Head of Category - Site Services and lead a category team, driving high performance and setting the direction for the categories ensuring strategic sourcing, contract management and commercial contract management are carried out efficiently, to meet business objectives. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams in AWE and, where applicable, Government stakeholders. You will be accountable for directing and implementing category strategies for site services sub categories as well as executing the sourcing process, including tendering for multi-million-pound contracts, negotiating large complex contracts, supporting and operating frameworks, and building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders to influence strategy endorsement. As part of your role you will: Ensure category strategies, which deliver business objectives, are developed in collaboration with the business and are implemented to deliver benefits (cost reduction) and value to AWE Lead the team to ensure alignment with organisational goals, Category Management objectives, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics Prioritise activities to ensure efficient delivery of category management initiatives Oversees the delivery of sourcing activities throughout, including sourcing strategies and their execution for high value/complex procurements Drive strategic decision-making through in-depth market and supplier analysis Utilise various forms of contract terms (e.g. NEC, AWE Standard Terms) for the preparation, analysis, negotiation, award and delivery of contracts. Development and maintenance of strong relationships with key suppliers to enhance collaboration and innovation, acting as a senior escalation point as required. Leading, coaching and developing a team of Category Managers and influencing others at specialism or functional level to create and develop operational plans to achieve Category Management objectives and AWE business priorities Who are we looking for? We are seeking a motivated category management professional with strong leadership and management skills, and strong stakeholder management skills. An analytical thinker, with excellent communication abilities, and experience in large, complex organisations, delivering and executing category strategies and strategic sourcing. The ideal candidate will have worked in highly regulated environments, understand the importance of governance and have a keen eye for detail. MCIPS is advantageous, but candidates currently studying or planning to study will also be considered. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in the following: Category management. Managing and driving teams to high performance Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contractual arrangements, framework agreements. Managing multiple stakeholders and priorities. Preparing tender packages, conducting tender conferences, developing evaluation criteria, analysing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, subcontractor selection. Working within a strategic Procurement Function. Delivering change programmes. Working in cross-functional teams across multiple programmes. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2 days onsite per week. #LI-RS1 #LI-Hybrid

It is essential you have audit accountancy practice experience for this role Our client is seeking an Audit Manager within the Audit & Assurance team. This is a key role, requiring a passion for audit and so we are looking for an accomplished audit professional with previous experience operating at a manager level who shares in this enthusiasm. You would make a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of this service line as well as the firm as a whole. You would oversee the effective management of a substantial portfolio of clients; planning assignments, briefing staff on the clients' business, ensuring all work carried out is compliant with auditing standards and that client and statutory deadlines are routinely met and exceeded. You would also oversee advisory engagements as part of your developing role. Business development experience would be an advantage as the role would provide the opportunity to identify new business, research and prepare proposals, as well as take part in formal presentations to prospective clients. Your role: To profitably manage a substantial portfolio of clients in the office, ensuring both excellent client service and making a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the service line and the firm. To manage assignments in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements. To ensure audit quality at all times. Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards. To brief staff on the client's business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake 'on the job' training and appraisals where necessary. To ensure that the job is completed within budget, and to discuss all materials points arising with the assignment partner and client immediately, particularly in relation to any anticipated overruns. To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times. To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly. To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm's specialist services and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate. To perform the firm's review and completion procedures, to attend the final meeting with the client, and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts and commercial management letter on a timely basis. To oversee adhoc advisory projects; To ensure the profitable recoverability of work in progress, and to bill clients on a timely basis. To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute's CPD requirements. To research and prepare proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients. To act as a line manager to students and/or seniors; To take an active involvement in prospective client seminars, and to effectively follow up contact made. Attend staff meetings and training as required. Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as reasonably requested by the line manager, Partner or Head of Service Line. The person: Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified. Previous experience operating at manager level in a similar role; Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and developing strong client relationships; Proven wide audit experience in producing high quality audits; Audit experience within the SME sector would be advantageous; Charity experience is also desirable but not essential; Business development experience and interest would be a distinct advantage

Lead Engineer Location: Reading area Hybrid: 2 times a week in office Security Clearance: Must currently hold, or have recently held, SC or NATO Secret clearance Salary: £80k - £90k + bonus + healthcare We’re looking for a Lead Engineer to join a business working on complex, real-world, data heavy software solutions. This is not a pure architecture role, and it is not a people-management position from day one. It is a senior technical leadership role for someone who is still deeply hands-on, can drive delivery, bring clarity to ambiguity, and act as a trusted right hand to senior leadership. You’ll be joining a technically strong team working on a core product in a flat, low-hierarchy environment. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving hard engineering problems, taking ownership, and helping experienced teams move faster with better structure, accountability, and direction. The role You’ll play a key part in shaping technical direction, improving engineering effectiveness, and helping unblock a busy, experienced team. There is already strong technical capability in the business, so this role is about adding leadership, decisiveness, and delivery focus. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, particularly the Head of Engineering, and become someone they can rely on to take ownership of key technical areas, challenge where needed, and help relieve pressure from existing bottlenecks. This is a role for someone who can hold the line on technical decisions, ask the right questions, guide engineers toward solutions, and operate confidently across both technical and non-technical audiences. What you’ll be doing • Leading technically across a core product used in a complex, data-heavy environment, • Driving delivery, ownership, and accountability across engineering work, • Helping define technical direction across the short, medium, and longer term, • Partnering with senior leadership to bring clarity to priorities and decisions, • Unblocking engineers and supporting the team through difficult technical challenges, • Improving engineering maturity across areas such as performance, observability, and security, • Helping evolve ad hoc or early-stage tooling into robust production-grade systems, • Contributing to wider platform and architectural thinking, without being removed from delivery, • Communicating confidently with engineers, internal stakeholders, and senior external parties What they’re looking for • Strong background as a hands-on software engineer with clear technical leadership experience, • Proven track record of getting things done and taking ownership in complex environments, • Comfortable operating with responsibility, pace, and ambiguity, • Able to challenge constructively, push back when needed, and influence without relying on formal authority, • Strong communicator who can translate complex technical ideas clearly to different audiences, • Experience guiding teams technically and setting direction across quarterly to longer-term horizons Ideal Experience / Background: • Experience helping systems scale through startup, growth, and maturity phases, • Improving engineering standards, reliability, security, and observability, • Building or improving data platforms such as data lakes, • Exposure to ML pipelines or workflow-driven engineering environments, • Strong applied understanding of mathematics and physics in engineering contexts, • Ability to work through complex, practical problem-solving challenges rather than purely academic theory Technical environment The stack is flexible and capability matters more than exact tooling, but the current environment includes: • Backend: C# / .NET, • Database: MariaDB - MySQL acceptable, • Frontend: Vue.js Highly relevant background Candidates with experience in the below areas are likely to stand out: • Geospatial data, • Time-series or near real-time systems, • Sensor data processing, • Radar, GPS, RF, or GNSS-based systems, • Satellite imagery, LiDAR, or geospatial intelligence Why this role stands out This is an opportunity to work on a problem space that is technically demanding, fast-moving, and genuinely meaningful. The work has a direct link between software, engineering, and real-world impact. It suits someone who enjoys deep technical challenges, wants to solve difficult problems properly, and is motivated by building systems that matter. Essential requirement Due to the nature of the work, you must currently hold or recently have held SC or NATO Secret clearance. You must also be commutable to Reading and willing to work from the office a minimum of 2 days a week, however this will be dependant on projects and workload. If you're interested in this role and want to find out more about the business and their products, please apply directly to this advert, and the team will be in contact

Project Manager x2 Reading (hybrid - 4 days from home) Outside IR35 Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a Project Manager on a contract basis to support important defence projects in the UK. They require two Project Managers to support the initiation of projects and programmes using Portfolio Entry controls and structured business case development methods. Some of your responsibilities: Analyse and break down complex problems to develop strategic proposals for Investment Approval Coordinate pre-Concept studies to explore business problems and opportunities Develop early understanding of solution options to inform decision-making Produce initial estimates for scope, schedule, and cost ranges Recommend appropriate delivery methodologies for proposed initiatives Secure approvals to proceed, including Standing Approval and initial resource allocation Ensure alignment of proposed projects and programmes with overall portfolio strategy and priorities Prepare key initiation deliverables, including Business Cases, Stakeholder Maps, and Project Categorisation Forms Your background Experience delivering projects at the Concept stage Experience delivering projects within Government environments Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today or WhatsApp (phone number removed)! Please ensure that you are eligible to obtain and are comfortable with undergoing SC and DV clearance. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

SENIOR BUILDING SURVEYOR An excellent career opportunity for a Senior Building Surveyor to play a key part in a successful practice, dealing with a wide range of projects with an emphasis on the insurance market. Working under instruction from some of the largest insurance companies in the UK along with the insured parties themselves, the successful candidate will be engaged in claims across a broad field, from historic buildings to small residential to Super Prime London properties. We are small enough to be flexible and dynamic in our approach, but our portfolio of work and variety of work is far reaching. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate to get on at ground level and progress in a fast-expanding practice that will support you and play to your strengths and ambitions. Primarily based at the company’s head office in beautiful North Devon, the successful candidate would be required to regularly travel elsewhere in the UK to visit project locations, many of which are located in the South East. We are happy to talk Flexible and Agile Working. The Company: Founded in 2005, Chris Potter Associates Ltd is an independent and highly experienced multidisciplinary construction consultancy, providing professional building surveying, quantity surveying and project management services across a wide range of business sectors. We are a small and friendly team based in Braunton, 2 miles from the beautiful north Devon coast with its stunning long sandy surfing beaches and a short drive from Exmoor National Park. The Ideal Candidate Will Be: • MRICS qualified, • Degree level qualified, or have a strong equivalent experience in quantity/building surveying, • Hands on and practical in their approach., • Experienced in the investigation, diagnosis and repair of Latent Defects to new build properties., • Confident and personable, with strong communication and organisational skills The Package Will Include: • Total package including salary, performance bonus and company car allowance of £75,000 to £85,000 depending on experience., • 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, • The opportunity to progress to Associate, • Full training support

Town Planner Reading, UK Circa £30,000 (depending on experience) + benefits Carrington West are pleased to be working with a well-established planning consultancy, part of a larger multidisciplinary group, is looking to appoint a Town Planner with around 2 years experience to join their growing team. With their head office in Reading and additional offices across the region, this consultancy offers exposure to a variety of projects and a collaborative environment to further develop your planning career. The Role Working within a team of planning professionals, you'll play an active role in supporting projects from early site appraisal through to application and appeal stages. Your responsibilities will include: ·Preparing planning reports and supporting documentation ·Undertaking site appraisals and feasibility assessments ·Conducting planning policy research ·Monitoring planning applications and tracking progress ·Liaising with clients and external consultants ·Assisting with project management across planning projects ·Checking policy matters for planning statements and appeals ·Lodging planning appeals The ideal candidate will: ·Have around 2 years' planning experience ·Have experience within either the private sector or a Local Planning Authority ·Demonstrate a good understanding of the UK planning system and application process ·Be professional, prepared, and engaged when interacting with colleagues and clients ·Be keen to learn, develop, and contribute to a collaborative team environment Salary & Benefits ·Salary: Circa £30,000 (depending on experience) ·4 days per week in the office, with Fridays working from home ·Annual pay reviews ·Bonus scheme ·Car allowance ·Private medical cover (after 6 months) ·Pension scheme ·Opportunity to be part of a larger group with strong backing and career progression This is an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner looking to build their career within a supportive consultancy, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of planning projects. If this sounds of interest, apply to day with your CV and contact Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed) to avoid missing out

Office Angels are currently recruiting for a Legal PA for our client based in Reading. Role: Legal PA Location: Central Reading, 4 days in the office, 1 at home Salary: £30,000 per annum Are you an organised, detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing top-notch administrative support? Do you thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our client, a prestigious national law firm, is on the lookout for a dedicated Team PA to join their Private Client Group in Reading. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing: As a Team PA, you will be the backbone of the busy Private Client Advisory team, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: Communication: Exhibit excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills to assist clients and team members with queries and inquiries. File Management: Take charge of file management tasks, from opening and maintaining files to ensuring they are closed in compliance with legal standards. Scheduling: Coordinate diaries and manage appointments, travel, and accommodation arrangements for partners and team members. Billing Support: Facilitate an efficient billing process and collaborate with finance teams to ensure swift invoicing and payment. Post Processing: Ensure timely processing of post and original documents while maintaining meticulous records. Team Collaboration: Participate in team initiatives and projects, including Business Development activities, to enhance the overall client experience. About You: We're looking for someone who has: Extensive experience in an administrative or PA role, ideally within a legal setting. Previous experience in a Private Client legal team desirable Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Fantastic communication skills, both written and verbal, with impeccable attention to detail. A collaborative spirit and the ability to build positive working relationships. A solution-focused mindset, ready to tackle challenges head-on! What Our Client Offers: Generous Leave: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 35 extra hours of holiday. Flexible Pension Schemes: Generous and flexible pension options to suit your needs. Volunteering Days: Enjoy two fully paid days of volunteering for a cause you care about. Health Membership: Access to Westfield Health membership for medical service refunds and Aviva Digital GP services. Well-Being Initiatives: Participate in various well-being programs designed to support positive mental health in and out of the workplace. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Your new company This group specialises in pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare and is evolving and expanding year-on-year. They have several household brands in their product range across different businesses within the group. They seek a Tax Manager on a 12-month contract for maternity cover, working directly with the UK Head of Tax. Your new role You will: Support the delivery of strategic projects and all aspects of corporate tax compliance and reporting, risk, controls and tax policy. Work with SAP and internal reporting tools, ensuring the delivery of all tax reporting, forecasting, modelling and compliance. Assist in the preparation of CFC, SAO, DAC6, OECD Pillar 2 and other disclosures. The key focus is on UK and EU VAT, with deliverables on UK corporate tax, UK customs, Plastic Packaging Tax and Employment tax. Provide information to external advisors internationally as needed Assist the Pillar 2 submissions. Keep up to date with UK and international tax legislation and associated reporting standards. Supporting on tax authority disputes and policy matters, maintaining positive and productive relationships with tax authorities. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified tax professional, CTA, ACA, ACCA or similar, or be qualified experience, with the ability to showcase a strong understanding of and ability to conduct mixed tax compliance. You will have the ability to build relationships internally with other teams, as well as the CFO. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary dependent on experience up to £75,000 plus a 10% bonus. The full suite of company benefits are also available. Flexible working with only ONE DAY A MONTH IN OFFICE. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV , or call me now on (phone number removed) If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Project Manager An incredibly well regarded Prime Residential new build and refurbishment main contractor are seeking a Project Manager to help deliver on a bespoke new build in Berkshire. The Project Manager will work alongside a team that have delivered some incredibly complex and valuable refurbishment schemes throughout the Home Counties and London. The Company They are a company that prides itself on their culture - High quality, respected and delivering a fantastic product. They've been delivering projects for over 50 years and are established, respected and well known. They're current turnover sits over £50 million, and they are financially sound, with a project order book that extends late into 2027. They have a great network of subcontractors that have been honed over the 50 + years they have been in business. The Contracts Manager role High-End Residential new build + refurbishment experience is essential. You'll be based on site near Oxfordshire delivering a £8 million new build in a beautiful setting. The Site Manager and wider team will report directly to you and then you to the construction directors. On site, you'll have a Site Manager, quantity surveyor and admin support to help you deliver your role. You'll be between site and head office. The Contracts Requirements Prime Residential New build experience Ability to program - Asta Carpentry background preferred In return £70,000 - £80,000 £5,000 car allowance Pension 23 days holiday Travel Contracts Manager / Project Management / London / High-end / Prime / Refurbishment / Ref - (phone number removed)

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