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Senior People Partner - Customer Care and Support Functions - Birmingham About UsPerk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we're on a mission to power real work, with real impact.We're trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we're tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem.Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work.At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you're excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we'd love you on the team.Visit www.perk.com to learn more.The RoleWe have huge growth ambitions here at Perk, and our commitment to achieve them has never been stronger as we navigate our journey to One Perk. We're scaling fast across multiple regions, integrating new businesses, and evolving how we deliver for our customers. As we expand our reach, launch new products and enter new markets, we need to stay sharp, scalable and human. That's where you come in.We're looking for a Senior People Partner to join our team, partnering closely with Senior Leaders across Customer Care and Perk Events teams to embed 'Best for Perk' people strategies, which contribute to our high performance culture. This role is for someone who thrives in fast paced, scaling environments and knows how to balance commerciality with dedication to colleague experience in a hyper growth environment. Reporting to the Head of People Partners, you'll lead and develop another People Partner across the globe and collaborate across the People Team to ensure alignment, consistency, and impact in everything we do.If you've worked in progressive People teams, have a flexible approach, and know how to apply people strategy to commercial opportunities, we'd love to meet you.What you'll doBe a trusted partner to Customer Care and Support Functions • Work closely with our Customer Care and Support Function senior leaders to define, deliver, and embed the people strategy within these areas of Perk. With strong business acumen and coaching approach, you'll bring insight, challenge, and clarity to business decisions, team structures and leadership plans. With huge growth plans comes ambiguity and a need to adapt our approach regularly; you'll be comfortable navigating unknowns, and bring confidence in others through ambiguity. Lead and grow your own team, • Manage and develop a team of People Partners, enabling them to partner global teams that span multiple functions and geographies. Set priorities, provide coaching, and remove barriers to success.Drive high performance at scale, • Define what great looks like by co-creating with business leaders and building with the business to implement better ways of working to drive success, embed better ways of working, and enable leaders and managers to lead with confidence, clarity and accountability.Build the foundations for growth, • Partner workforce planning, organisational design and talent development strategies that keep us agile as we grow.Champion employee engagement, • Our values are at the heart of everything we do here at Perk. You'll partner leaders to shape the employee experience across their teams and help us listen carefully, act on feedback and build a culture that people want to be part of.Lead through change, • With experience in leading change effectively, you'll partner leaders through fast-paced change with empathy and structure. You'll ensure that through change and beyond, our colleagues are valued, and stay connected to our mission.Use data to make better decisions, • Bring a data-driven mindset to everything you do. Use people insights to create and test hypotheses, diagnose challenges or opportunities, track progress and measure impact.What success looks like, • We build a high-performing, values-led culture that supports growth and drives results. Teams deliver and exceed both business and people success metrics, • Managers and leaders feel equipped to drive performance, engagement and team development. They are confident and deliver against expectations throughout the entire employee lifecycle., • Our people strategy is embedded into day-to-day business decisions, not separate from them, • People insights such as engagement, churn, absence, and performance remain healthy, • Successful project delivery across the business and People Team What you'll bring, • Tenured experience in a People Partner role partnering in fast-growing companies, • Tenured experience working with a customer service or call centre department is a must, • Experience working within Spanish Employment Law., • A track record of partnering and influencing senior leaders, • Strong understanding of team design, high performance culture, leadership development and change management, • A coaching mindset and excellent communication skills. You know when to challenge and when to support, • A commercial approach to people work, with a focus on impact, data and action and balancing colleague experience, • Experience developing and enabling leaders through multiple methods including skills gap analysis, designing, delivering, and measuring training programmes., • Comfort operating across regions and time zones, with experience partnering international teams; ideally UKI, Spain, and the US. What you receive, • Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk, • Rest and recharge with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, • Take control of your physical health with private medical cover and voluntary dental insurance from Bupa, and discounted gym memberships with GymFlex, • Plan for your future with our qualifying earnings company pension plan with Aviva, • Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen, • Rest assured that you're covered by income protection in case you experience a long-term sickness or absence, • Leverage tax-efficient cycle and electric car schemes with Cycle2Work & Octopus, • Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party, • Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones, • Focus on your family with 12-16 weeks' paid parental leave, • Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes, • Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year, • Stay savvy with access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards, • Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years, • Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation supportHow We WorkAt Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, which means you're welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you're from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.Protect Yourself from Recruitment ScamsAll official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security [at] perk .com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.

At McDermotts, we’re seeking an experienced Office Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This role will maintain responsibility for the day to day running of the office. As Office Coordinator this role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, from overseeing exceptional front desk customer service to building maintenance and ensuring office compliance. Main Responsibilities Front of House • Professionally and confidently handle and redirect all incoming calls., • Manage all visitor / contractor sign-in procedures, ensuring all security / safety processes applied., • Collect and store all deliveries for requisitioner to collect and verify content., • Managing all inbound and outbound postage requirements, incl franking machine., • Maintain a clean and organised reception area. Soft Facilities For Facilities, directly reporting to the Facilities Manager, and in their absence the Managing Director. Appearance – cleanliness, hygiene, housekeeping. This will be achieved through a combination of • Weekly Routine (Office Visual Inspection - housekeeping, damages, stock levels, etc), • Monthly Formal Inspection (fire doors, contractors at office premises, car park and correct parking; car park reg numbers, status of tasks performed by delegated representatives such as fire, first air and defib), • Quarterly Review of cleaning contract / schedules and products ordered/supplied on behalf of McDermotts Manage the Facilities shared mailbox, actioning items arising (incl problem / hazard reports). Ordering all stocks via Purchasing Department and ensuring placed at point of use across the building, incl: • Kitchen stocks – tea ,coffee, sugar, equipment, milk etc, • Toilet facilities – e.g. rolls, handwash, • Meeting room e.g. flip chart, water, • Stationary – e.g. A4/A3 paper, plotter paper and inks. Ensuring kitchen properly supplied (equipment, consumables), clean, and dishwasher turned on at end of the day. • Ensure correct setup and usage of all meetings rooms (incl water)., • Order food for special occasions (e.g. customer visits, etc)., • Decorate the office during Christmas period., • Attend to any spills outside of cleaners working hours., • Maintenance of noticeboards and signage at the premises., • Record keeping (e.g. key holders, vehicle registration numbers in car park)., • Track and process all defibrillators on the Circuit; ensuring batteries maintained as appropriate., • End of day walk through (windows, etc). Hard Facilities For Facilities, directly reporting to the Facilities Manager, and in their absence the Managing Director. Facilities Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of the Facilities SOP, including: • Assisting the Facilities Manager with the implementation of environmental, health, safety, welfare, security at the site (including fire, asbestos, legionella, waste, first aid), including deputising as “responsible person” for fire., • Ensuring all personnel are aware of their responsibilities (e.g. waste handling, disposal)., • Supporting the Facilities Manager with the creation, maintenance, review of risk assessments (incl fire, general building/office, DSE, asbestos, legionella, office COSHH, site environmental risk assessment, etc) on an annual basis or after significant changes. Whilst this may involve participation from SHEQ; the ownership, understanding and implementation is the responsibility of the Office Coordinator., • Supporting the Facilities Manager with the implementation and review of the effectiveness of control measures specified within risk assessments., • Timely implementation of the schedule of maintenance, servicing, thorough examinations., • Coordinating contractors servicing the Head Office (vetting, RAMS approval, inductions)., • Supporting the management of key contracts (incl franking machine, cleaning, etc)., • Timely action of defects/hazard reports and monitoring of facilities@ email account. Assisting the Facilities Manager with delegated items are implemented: • Managing Director – major works, energy efficiency investments, requests for changes, • Fleet Manager – workshop, yard, • SHEQ Director – health, safety, environment, energy, • ICT – telephone infrastructure, access control, IT equipment, • Finance Specialist – energy supply, meters/monitoring, • Fire Marshalls – fire alarm checks and emergency evacuation., • Produce monthly Facilities report., • Conducting premises/safety inductions for new starters, visitors, and contractors. Support the Facilities Manager with attendance at any out of hours works to open/close building for special / exceptional building works. Resourcing Support resourcing activities including: • Booking medicals, • Booking HS2 inductions, • Issuing customer pre-enrolment links Generating and circulating monthly statistics for Departments from Chime. Driving at Work Supporting the Transport Manager with the administration of the company approved driving register; sharing fines arising and redirecting complaints arising from third parties. General Office Support Marketing - with presentation amendments and printing. Staff Events - staff events (e.g. invite list collation, inviting, postage, tracking RSVPs, other printing and labelling, etc). Commercial – with presentation amendments and printing; other printing requests. Training - Coordinate the monthly dispatch of training certificates/cards to personnel; scan, label and file hard copy certificates and cards. Resources - Birthdays and special occasion flower arrangements (when required). Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by line manager. Requirements: Essential: • Proven administrative experience in an office or site-based environment., • Proven experience dealing with people on the telephone., • Experience in a fast-paced office environment with multiple priorities Essential: • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including use of telephone., • Strong organisational and time management skills., • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy., • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines., • Competence in document management and filing systems (physical & digital). …working towards knowledge of health & safety requirements within office premises. Benefits: • Free on-site parking, • Pension, • Health Cash Plan Scheme, • Death in Service, • 33 Days Holidays Inc Bank Holidays Increase with service, • Free day of for Birthday Schedule: • Monday to Friday, • No weekends Education: • GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Job type: Full-time Working hours: 08:00 – 16:30 Site location: Aston HQ Why Join McDermotts McDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, supporting some of the largest construction companies across the length and breadth of the UK. Established in 1994, we’re a family-founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences. Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, PQS Health and Safety SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, SMAS, Mission Zero and Considerate Constructors. To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success. Commitments McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need. Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job. 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Lead delivery. Provide assurance. Keep a £1bn estate safe, compliant and working. Sandwell Council manages a complex, operationally critical estate of nearly 4,000 land and building assets - from frontline service buildings and community facilities to commercial property and heritage sites. Every day, those assets must be safe, compliant, functional and fit for purpose. We are strengthening our senior leadership team to support a clearer Corporate Landlord model, with sharper accountability and stronger operational grip. As part of that, we are creating a new Head of Service – Property Operations role. This is a senior delivery leadership position, designed for someone who thrives on pace, complexity and accountability, and who wants to lead operational property services at scale. The opportunity As Head of Service – Property Operations, you will take responsibility for the delivery and day‑to‑day performance of the council’s operational property functions, including: Capital programme delivery - ensuring approved schemes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards Hard FM and statutory compliance - providing senior assurance on fire, asbestos, gas, electrical, water hygiene, lifts and wider building safety Soft FM services - ensuring cleaning, caretaking, security and related services support safe, welcoming and well‑managed buildings Working alongside a complementary Head of Service focused on strategy and performance, you will translate agreed priorities into real‑world outcomes, maintaining grip on risk, compliance, contracts and customer experience. This role is about delivery excellence, not firefighting. What you’ll be accountable for You will: • Lead multidisciplinary operational teams and major suppliers across a geographically dispersed and diverse estate, • Maintain clear line‑of‑sight from compliance data to senior assurance, giving confidence to Members and corporate leadership, • Drive strong programme and contract management, intervening early where risks or performance issues emerge, • Embed consistent standards for health, safety, service quality and operational resilience, • Lead continuous improvement across FM and capital delivery models, modernising how services are commissioned and managed, • Act as a visible, accessible senior leader for operational teams, providing clarity, challenge and support You will not be responsible for defining corporate property strategy, but you will be critical in ensuring that strategy is deliverable, safe and grounded in operational reality. Why this role is different This is a new, senior role, created to strengthen delivery and reduce operational risk • You’ll have clear ownership of operational performance and compliance with the authority to act, • You’ll operate within a clearer, more mature leadership structure, not a fragmented legacy environment, • You’ll play a central role in supporting wider service change and a future Property Transformation Programme If you’re motivated by responsibility, visibility and impact, this role offers scale without dilution. Who we’re looking for You’ll bring: • Senior leadership experience in capital delivery, facilities management or complex operational estates, • A strong grasp of statutory compliance, health and safety and operational risk, • Proven experience managing large budgets, contracts and supplier relationships, • The confidence to give clear assurance and challenge at senior leadership and Member level, • A practical, values‑led leadership style focused on delivery, accountability and continuous improvement, • Public sector experience is welcome, but not essential. What matters is credibility, calm authority and delivery discipline. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. Hours: 37 hours per week To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Mark Halligan on Mark_Halligan@sandwell.gov.uk Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk. If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact Sheona_grey@sandwell.gov.uk

Candidate Opportunity Brief \nPosition: Head of Procurement \nReporting to: Finance Director \nConfidentiality: Open\n\nFord & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group) are a leading Executive search and talent advisory firm specialising in the following sectors:\n\nRail & Transportation \nCivils & Construction \nManufacturing & Supply Chain \nTechnology & Cyber Security \nLogistics & Intermodal Freight \nDefence \nOur search directors, search consultants and in-house research team specialise in retained opportunities at the highest level of organisational leadership and management. \n\nOur success is based upon a blend of trust-driven relationships, robust market knowledge, and working practices that ensure the best possible alignment of organisational need with experience and personal ambition. \n\nWorking with business leaders on bespoke assignments for over a decade, we understand exactly what our customers expect from an executive search and talent advisory service – whether there is a pressing business need for an executive interim or that of a long-term permanent appointment - Ford & Stanley Executive Search provide the solution. \n\nWe have been exclusively appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Head of Procurement. \n\nBelow you will find a ‘Candidate Opportunity Brief’ developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Principal Consultant & Senior Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the Finance Director and Head of Strategy at our Client Business.\n\nThis brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification.\n\nClient Opportunity Statements:\n\n“We are seeking a Head of Procurement to build on recent progress and firmly establish a high‑performing, commercially focused procurement function. Following a successful period of interim leadership, this role provides the opportunity to embed stability, strengthen governance, and elevate maturity across a high‑volume, fast‑paced operational environment.\n\nReporting to the Finance Director, the Head of Procurement will act as a trusted strategic partner, balancing pace and prioritisation with robust control, compliance, and risk management. The role will introduce more streamlined, commercially astute ways of working, ensuring procurement enables, rather than constrains, the business.\n\nThis role will suit a confident, hands‑on procurement leader who thrives on embedding improvement, leading capable teams, and driving tangible commercial impact within a nationally significant business.\n\nKey deliverables within the first 12 months include:\n\nStabilise, embed, and further develop the Procurement team, building on recent progress to grow capability, create clarity of purpose, and instil confidence through clear leadership, direction, and accountability.\nStrengthen procurement processes and ways of working, improving governance, pace, and effectiveness while introducing more streamlined, commercially astute approaches that enable the business to better leverage opportunity.\nAct as a trusted strategic partner to the Finance Director, operating as a key “right‑hand” advisor with responsibility for managing procurement‑related risk, ensuring appropriate controls, and supporting sound decision‑making across the business.\nEssential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience)\n\n§ MCIPS qualified\n\n§ Proven experience of operating in a highly regulated industry such as Rail, Transportation, Energy, Aerospace, Nuclear.\n\n§ Experience of the full procurement lifecycle, including running tenders, supplier engagement, tender evaluations, contract negotiations, contract management, etc.\n\n§ Robust knowledge of public procurement obligations, audit requirements and governance frameworks. Experience of running procurement tenders under either UCR 2016 or Procurement Act 2023 regulations.\n\n§ Able to challenge ways of working and implement practical improvements to processes, systems and behaviours, whilst maintaining trust and engagement.\n\n§ Able to demonstrate leadership of either a comparable function, successful deputisation for a ‘Head of’ or evidence of leading on similar challenges.\n\nEssential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours)\n\n§ Ability to empower and lead a team and function through transformation. \n\n§ Resilient and able to operate effectively in an agile environment.\n\n§ Inspirational, ability to bring the team on a positive journey of change\n\n§ Strong commercial acumen\n\n§ Gravitas, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.\n\nWorking Arrangements & Location:\n\n Hybrid working available; however, it is expected that the candidates are visible leaders at the West Midlands HQ 3 days a week. \n\nSearch timescale Agreement \n\nStage\n\nAgreed Date\n\nSituational Discovery (Role Scoping Meeting)\n\nCompleted – 6th May 2026\n\nTimescale Agreement & Delivery Plan - Issued to Client \n\nCompleted – 8th May 2026\n\nCandidate Opportunity Briefing Document – Client Sign Off\n\nCompleted – 11th May 2026\n\nSearch ‘Go Live’ \n\n11th May 2026\n\nMid-Search Review / Progress Update Meeting with Client \n\n29th May 2026\n\nShortlist Presentation & Review Meeting with Client. \n\n12th June 2026\n\nFirst Stage interviews between Candidates & Client. \n\n15th June 2026\n\nPsychometric Assessment (If applicable) \n\nN/A\n\nFinal Stage Interviews between Candidates & Client \n\nWC 22nd June 2026\n\nDecision to offer successful candidate\n\nWC 22nd June 2026\n\nLikely Candidate Start Date\n\n3-month notice – Sept 2026\n\nMid Notice Engagement Session between Candidate & Client\n\nJuly 2026\n\nFord & Stanley Executive Search Pre-Submission Process:\n\nFirst Engagement: A short engagement and introductory conversation to position the opportunity, gauge the candidate's early interest level, and arrange a time and date for a more detailed discussion. NDA sent (if applicable) upon receipt of signed NDA - Candidate Opportunity Brief shared\n\nCandidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where candidates and the executive search consultant explore and discuss the opportunity brief. Candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the key essentials and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstance. The search consultant will utilise the information captured during candidate discovery to start to build your profile on suitability. Recommendations may be made at this point for adjustments or updates to your CV.\n\nThe ‘shortlist’: Shortlisted candidates, having taken time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the clients business are reengaged where they are asked to provide additional specific information on their suitability (if/where applicable). Final checks of key notes, package details and logistical alignments made. Finishing touches are then made to your profile prior to submission along with our notes and recommendations.\nOur Client Business’s Interview Process: \n\n1st Stage interview: Face-to-face interview with the Finance Director and the Head of Strategy.\n2nd Stage interview: Face-to-face interview with 2 chosen Head of functions.\nGood to know: \n\nThe Head of Procurement will be accountable for the mentorship and development of a capable Procurement and Property team, comprised of 12 heads.\nThe business navigates a deeply regulated procurement environment with long lead times, and therefore, they are looking for someone to bring continuity to the function.\nThe Head of Procurement is also accountable for property and facilities\nThere is a continued focus on ensuring all procurement activities meet regulatory and internal governance requirements, including the owning group’s Procurement Policy, Code of Conduct, Procurement Act 2023, and obligations under additional legislation.\nThere is a significant opportunity to shape and leave a lasting impact on both the function and the wider business. The company is clear about the scale of transformation required and ambitious in what it needs to deliver, with strong senior leadership backing and the necessary tools and support in place to enable success.\nA strong, welcoming team feeling is clear, making it obvious the business is all striving for the same outcome and on the same journey.\nEnergy and pride are in abundance within the team and wider business; the people make it a special and unique place to work.\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nStrategic Procurement Leadership\n\nLead the development and delivery of the Procurement strategy aligned to business objectives and policies, embedding sustainability and ethical practices.\nWork to enhance commercial outcomes across all categories of spend, identifying opportunities to secure value and improve contract effectiveness and ensuring benefits are tracked and assured.\nProvide advice and guidance on tendering, negotiations, contract management and supplier performance and act as procurement workstream lead for key business-critical projects (including Business Plan Commitments), including attendance at Portfolio Board.\nDevelop knowledge of key supply markets and suppliers to support effective procurement, sustained performance across outsourced services and the delivery of value for money \nCompliance and Assurance\n\nEnsure all procurement activities meet regulatory and internal governance requirements, including group policy, Code of Conduct, Procurement Act 2023, and obligations under additional legislation with the Secretary of State.\nMaintain strong assurance standards, robust audit trails and transparent processes to meet internal, DfT and external audit requirements and support reviews, audits and assurance activity as required.\nMaintain and develop targeted monitoring and reporting of key procurement activities and compliance metrics, and ensure financial and operational risks are appropriately escalated, monitored and mitigated. \nSupplier & Contract Management\n\nUnderstand the company’s supply chain, determine key suppliers and produce supplier relationship plans.\nStrengthen supplier performance through robust KPIs, performance monitoring and proactive engagement.\nPromote effective, consistent contract management discipline across the company and ensure clear ownership of contract management, performance monitoring and change control.\nProperty\n\nDirect and support the delivery of facilities and property from initial lease of premises to planned and preventive maintenance for all aspects of the company’s scope of operations.\nMaintain statutory, health & safety and compliance standards across the company’s estate. \nLeadership\n\nLead, support and develop the Procurement and Property team, building capability and talent development, confidence and professional expertise.\nFoster collaborative relationships across the business, promoting commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement.\nChampion continuous improvement, data quality and best-practice procurement.\nOperating in a High-Scrutiny Environment\n\nNavigate complex governance, audit processes and multi‑stakeholder oversight with professionalism and resilience.\nProvide concise, evidence‑based insights and recommendations to senior leadership.\nBuild productive relationships with DfT, parent group and other external bodies.\nBudget & Supporting benefits:\n\nCompetitive (Please reach out to Emma Barlow for full breakdown of package available) \n\nExecutive Search Delivery Team: \n\nBilly Jackson – Principal Consultant: (Client Recommendations/Advisory, Offer Negotiations, Consulting, Networking)\nEmma Barlow – Senior Associate: (Network, Research, Search, Interviews, Market intelligence, Longlisting, Shortlisting, Headhunting)\nRalitsa Kuzeva – Executive Assistant: (Data, diary management and coordination)\nAbout Ford & Stanley Executive Search:\n\nPlease see supporting appendix: Executive Search Candidate Journey\n\nFord & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.\n\nServices advertised by Ford & Stanley Executive Search are that of an executive search and talent advisory business

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Senior Data Architect Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham, Yeading Salary: £57,515 - £82,430 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 8th June 2026 About the job The Senior Data Architect is responsible for building sustainable new architecture service within the DVSA which will move DVSA towards being a data led organisation. The Senior Data Architect will assist in maximising value from the Agency's data through the implementation of standards and patterns for data architecture as well as assisting the Head of Data Management in the creation of data strategy, data governance roles, process and procedures. One of the chief goals for the role holder is to identify the critical data and information assets relied upon by the business and to document data requirements and data flows across DVSA. They will ensure that the data collected is fit for purpose and accessible through the use of common patterns and standards. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: • Defining the data architecture framework, models, standards, patterns and principles to be used across DVSA. Developing a data catalogue to document data used across DVSA. Translating service and business requirements into documented data requirements and flows across DVSA Assisting in the development of the DVSA data strategy and roadmap and developing data governance and data management artefacts. Develop data measurement initiatives for data condition and remediation. Works closely with EA leadership to ensure successful data architecture and establishment of strong data governance * Works closely with Security Architects, Dynamics Architect, Business Architects and other colleagues in articulating architectural designs and implementation. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: • Applied experience and expertise in data architecture concepts (e.g. model management, meta-data management, data governance). Experience of driving innovation, changing and improving outcomes through the application and exploitation of data, including developing and embedding data systems and processes and driving business, culture and technology change. Experience developing a data strategy and working within and influencing the associated policies. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application. https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=cGFnZWFjdGlvbj12aWV3dmFjYnlqb2JsaXN0JmpvYmxpc3Rfdmlld192YWM9MTk5ODE0MSZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZvd25lcj01MDcwMDAwJnNlYXJjaHNvcnQ9c2NvcmUmcGFnZWNsYXNzPUpvYnMmdXNlcnNlYXJjaGNvbnRleHQ9MTg5NjE0NzAyJnNlYXJjaHBhZ2U9MSZyZXFzaWc9MTc3OTE5NjQ1Mi1lZmNiZWI2NGU2YTMxNTliOTMzYmQwNDQ1NDU1OWM3OTllMDVkNGY3

Job Title IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here. The Role The IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician is responsible for providing advanced technical support, managing IT infrastructure (including networking), and ensuring the smooth operation of the company’s IT systems across all sites. The role will involve working closely with the Head of Technology to roll out the vision for IT operations, network, and infrastructure improvements across the business. Responsibilities • Lead, mentor and develop a small IT team, including performance management, workload planning via ticketing systems and ongoing skills development, • Oversee day-to-day IT operations while balancing strategic improvement initiatives and long-term technology roadmap., • Manage and support multi-site IT infrastructure, ensuring consistency, performance and reliability across all locations, • Implement, modernise and maintain infrastructure and systems to meet organisational and security standards, • Develop, maintain and enforce IT policies, procedures and best practices, • Maintain and evolve IT asset management processes, including lifecycle tracking and procurement, • Oversee provisioning, distribution and management of end-user devices (laptops, tablets and mobile devices), • Monitor system performance and proactively identify risks, vulnerabilities or potential outages before they impact the business, • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues using structured troubleshooting approaches Personal Qualities • Hands-on leader, • Strong communicator, • Proactive mindset, • Highly organised and pragmatic, • Analytical and solution-focussed, • Service-driven, • Resilient under pressure Technical Skills & Experience • 8+ years’ IT experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership role managing small teams, preferably as an IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician, • Proven experience supporting and modernising IT environments for 300+ users across multiple sites, • Experience delivering IT projects, upgrades and deployments aligned to business objectives, • Familiar with ITIL principles and service delivery frameworks Qualifications & Training • Relevant IT qualification or equivalent practical experience, • ITIL certificate (desirable), • Microsoft or cybersecurity certifications (desirable), • Experience with ISO 27001 or similar frameworks (desirable) Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application for the IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary

An opportunity for an experienced Interim Cyber Security Manager to join a complex, multi-entity organisation undergoing significant transformation on an initial fractional basis, working 2 days per week. Will suit a hands-on cyber security leader who can operate at a strategic and operational level, driving security maturity while managing day-to-day risk, cyber resilience, governance, and ensuring effective security operations across the business. Client Details Michael Page are partnered once more with one of our key clients, a growing, multi-entity organisation operating in a complex technology landscape, currently investing heavily in its cyber security and risk capabilities. An environment undergoing transformation and modernisation, with a strong focus on improving governance, resilience, and operational maturity. A business that values pragmatic, outcome-driven security leadership, where contractors are empowered to deliver tangible improvements and influence at a senior level.Description As the Interim Cyber Security Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's cyber security strategy, governance, and operational oversight. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) to strengthen security posture, improve resilience, and embed best practices across the business. Having a strategic input, you will define and deliver a pragmatic cyber security strategy aligned to business priorities, whilst establishing and maintaining security policies, standards, and governance frameworks. You will oversee security operations, including incident detection, response, and continuous improvement, and manage key third-party security service providers, ensuring performance and accountability. Risk management activities will be key, including assessments, mitigation planning, and reporting, whilst also providing clear security reporting and insights to senior stakeholders. You will ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards (e.g. ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2 or equivalent), and support secure delivery of technology projects by embedding security-by-design principles. In addition, you will drive security awareness initiatives to reduce human-related risk, and oversee third-party and supplier security risk, including due diligence and ongoing assurance. The role will work on a fractional basis, 2 days per week. You will be based at the client head office in Birmingham for those days.Profile As the successful candidate for the Interim Cyber Security Manager position, you will have the following experience: Proven interim experience in a Cyber Security Manager / Lead / Security Consultant role. Strong understanding of security operations, threat detection, and incident response practices. Experience working with SIEM, EDR, and monitoring technologies in enterprise environments. Demonstrable knowledge of security frameworks, controls, and governance models. Experience managing third-party vendors or managed security services. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent highly desirable. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Job Offer Day Rate: £700 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Duration: 4 month initial contract with strong likelihood of extension Part-Time: Fractional role, working 2 days per weekThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Interim Cyber Security Manager looking to make a significant impact within the professional services industry. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply today

Candidate Opportunity Brief Position: Head of Procurement Reporting to: Finance Director Confidentiality: Open Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group) are a leading Executive search and talent advisory firm specialising in the following sectors: Rail & Transportation Civils & Construction Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technology & Cyber Security Logistics & Intermodal Freight Defence Our search directors, search consultants and in-house research team specialise in retained opportunities at the highest level of organisational leadership and management. Our success is based upon a blend of trust-driven relationships, robust market knowledge, and working practices that ensure the best possible alignment of organisational need with experience and personal ambition. Working with business leaders on bespoke assignments for over a decade, we understand exactly what our customers expect from an executive search and talent advisory service - whether there is a pressing business need for an executive interim or that of a long-term permanent appointment - Ford & Stanley Executive Search provide the solution. We have been exclusively appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Head of Procurement. Below you will find a 'Candidate Opportunity Brief' developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Principal Consultant & Senior Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the Finance Director and Head of Strategy at our Client Business. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: "We are seeking a Head of Procurement to build on recent progress and firmly establish a high‑performing, commercially focused procurement function. Following a successful period of interim leadership, this role provides the opportunity to embed stability, strengthen governance, and elevate maturity across a high‑volume, fast‑paced operational environment. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of Procurement will act as a trusted strategic partner, balancing pace and prioritisation with robust control, compliance, and risk management. The role will introduce more streamlined, commercially astute ways of working, ensuring procurement enables, rather than constrains, the business. This role will suit a confident, hands‑on procurement leader who thrives on embedding improvement, leading capable teams, and driving tangible commercial impact within a nationally significant business. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Stabilise, embed, and further develop the Procurement team, building on recent progress to grow capability, create clarity of purpose, and instil confidence through clear leadership, direction, and accountability. Strengthen procurement processes and ways of working, improving governance, pace, and effectiveness while introducing more streamlined, commercially astute approaches that enable the business to better leverage opportunity. Act as a trusted strategic partner to the Finance Director, operating as a key "right‑hand" advisor with responsibility for managing procurement‑related risk, ensuring appropriate controls, and supporting sound decision‑making across the business. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) § MCIPS qualified § Proven experience of operating in a highly regulated industry such as Rail, Transportation, Energy, Aerospace, Nuclear. § Experience of the full procurement lifecycle, including running tenders, supplier engagement, tender evaluations, contract negotiations, contract management, etc. § Robust knowledge of public procurement obligations, audit requirements and governance frameworks. Experience of running procurement tenders under either UCR 2016 or Procurement Act 2023 regulations. § Able to challenge ways of working and implement practical improvements to processes, systems and behaviours, whilst maintaining trust and engagement

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