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Job Title: Senior Corporate Services Category Manager Location: Farnborough (3 days onsite per week) Term: 6 Months IR35: INSIDE Day Rate: £DOE I am seeking a highly capable Senior Corporate Services Category Manager to take ownership of a diverse and high-value portfolio (~£100M spend) covering HR, Recruitment, Training, Professional Services, Legal, Marketing, and Travel. This is a strategic role supporting a key global People function, where you will operate as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving commercial value across the organisation. This position is ideal for someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, with the confidence to challenge constructively, shape strategy, and lead complex sourcing initiatives at Director and CIO level. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute category strategies across Corporate Services (with a focus on HR, Recruitment, and Training), using market insight and data to optimise value, • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring early engagement and alignment with business priorities, • Lead end-to-end sourcing activity including strategy development, tendering, supplier selection, and negotiation of high-value, complex contracts, • Draft procurement documentation, RFPs, and compelling commercial proposals, • Identify and manage category risks including supply chain resilience, financial exposure, and sustainability considerations, • Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to maximise supplier performance, innovation, and long-term value, • Support ongoing transformation initiatives, including transition from SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion and development of a mature Source-to-Pay (S2P) model, • Contribute to continuous improvement across procurement processes, tools, and governance About You • Proven experience in strategic category management within Corporate Services or similar spend areas, • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels, • Comfortable operating in ambiguity, making sound commercial decisions in dynamic environments, • Experienced in leading complex tenders and negotiating high-value contracts, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively, • Strong commercial acumen with a focus on delivering measurable business value, • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with both internal stakeholders and suppliers, • Resilient, adaptable, and proactive in driving change and continuous improvement Skills & Experience • Degree or equivalent professional experience, • MCIPS qualified (or working towards), • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a strategic procurement or category management role, • Experience working within a private sector, fast-paced environment preferred, • Practical knowledge of Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems and procurement technologies Important Requirement Due to the nature of the work, you MUST hold current and active UK SC Clearance to be considered for this opening.

Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry's most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions. Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases. At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients' lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits. Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To work with the finance/accounting team on key specialised Group activities focusing on external reporting, technical accounting and SOX internal controls. A key position within the Finance organisation ensuring external deliverables are met for SEC reporting and UK Statutory accounting compliance, within a rapidly expanding and evolving business for a US-listed organisation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Experience & Knowledge Essential • Strong technical accounting experience in both IFRS and US GAAP, • Experience of undertaking reporting to the SEC, including writing SEC-compliant disclosures, • Experience of working in or closely with international companies, ideally with a US presence, • Proven ability to drive change in a fast-moving environment, • Evidence of credibility with management and external stakeholders, • Experience of performing or testing internal controls in a SOX environment, • ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA accounting qualification essential Desirable • Experience with Pharma/Biotech, • Experience of UK statutory filings, • Experience in public accounting KEY BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES Education & qualifications Professional accounting qualification

Your new company Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered. One of the largest Central Government Organisations, partaking in an ERP Programme moving to Oracle Fusion by 2028 and improving and transforming back-office functions across Central Government Your new role ERP Programme Delivery Director - Oracle Fusion - 12 months+ What you'll need to succeed We are supporting a high-profile client in hiring an ERP Programme Delivery Director, who can take ownership of planning, stakeholder engagement, system readiness activities and business change and transformation requirements across a high-profile Central Government Programme, moving back-office functions to Oracle Fusion. You will be part of the Synergy Programme, delivering a more modern, continuously improving shared services model, designed by and for the Government, making the client more efficient, effective and able to deliver better for the people of the UK. This is a leadership role - knowledge of ERP Transformation Programmes is essential, an understanding of ERP technology is required, with knowledge of Oracle Fusion as a highly desired product, but your strength will be across: • Planning and delivering business change to realise benefits., • Building strategic partnerships between the internal functions (Finance, HR, Commercial and DDAT) and the Synergy Programme, providing expert delivery knowledge to the client and into the Synergy on best practice to assure transformation is achieved., • Managing partnerships extending into other government departments within the cluster to ensure best practice is shared., • Vision setting and stakeholder engagement to gain ownership and sponsorship across the client's estate and its Arms Length Bodies of the transformation., • Translating the vision into the strategic approach and pathway for delivery., • Providing strong, visible leadership of the Transformation programme by driving the delivery of the Synergy strategy and the client's vision., • Owning the Synergy delivery plan, which will combine the activities of the central Synergy plan with the proactive enabling work that the client chooses to do, including representation in the Common Operating Model work and aligning processes across the Departments., • Providing regular briefings to senior leadership within the client estate advising on changes to the Synergy programme., • Overseeing internal governance, ensuring appropriate sign off and oversight of Synergy decisions. 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

At NHS Shared Business Services, we work at the heart of the NHS supporting Trusts and Integrated Care Systems to operate more efficiently, transform services, and focus on what matters most: patient care. Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. We are now looking for an experienced Account Director to take ownership of a portfolio of key NHS clients, building trusted executive-level relationships and driving sustainable account growth through insight-led, consultative engagement. We have three hybrid roles available, each aligned to a specific territory: London, the South East and the Midlands. What youll bring: • Client Relationships & Executive Engagement: Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with C-suite and senior NHS stakeholders, leading strategic account planning, governance, and resolution of escalated issues while representing the organisation across key client forums., • Contract & Commercial Management: Own and manage large-scale NHS BPO contracts end-to-end, ensuring compliance, effective change control, commercial rigour, risk management, and clear internal reporting on account health and performance., • Account Growth & Financial Performance: Drive financial performance across NHS accounts through revenue growth, margin improvement, and robust financial governance, leading regular performance reviews in partnership with Finance and Operational leadership., • Growth Strategy & Cross-sell Opportunities: Identify and convert growth opportunities across shared services, consulting, and digital offerings; collaborate on tailored proposals; and support RFI/RFP responses and commercial negotiations aligned to NHS priorities., • Right at Source Service Consumption & Compliance: Partner with Operations and Service Managers to drive client adherence to Right at Source service delivery models across NHS organisations, embedding best practice through stakeholder engagement, training, and data-led insight on compliance, uptake and performance., • Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Client Partner managing large-scale NHS or Public Sector accounts., • Strong BPO or shared services background (e.g. Finance, Procurement, HR), with a deep understanding of NHS structures, funding models and transformation drivers., • Demonstrated success in managing complex contracts and P&L portfolios in excess of £10m., • Strong commercial acumen with a clear track record of upsell and cross-sell growth within strategic accounts., • Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and manage contracts in line with best practice and contract law.

At CV-Library, we have a simple vision: to help the world to work and we are looking for exceptional and talented people to help us realise this vision in both UK and overseas markets. We are in a period of focused investment, following a year of key strategic acquisitions and significant investment across all parts of the business from Tech and Data to People and HR, there's never been a more exciting time to join us or a better place to grow your career! The Role Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week on site We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Senior Programmatic Manager to take ownership of multi-market performance across our CPC arbitrage operations. You'll manage and optimise the flow of traffic from publishers into our job inventory via programmatic systems, with the goal of maximising profitability and meeting margin targets. This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring excellent market knowledge, strong analytical instincts, and confidence in navigating complexity. You'll also play a key role in shaping how we evolve our arbitrage capabilities, improve automation, and scale our impact across markets. Responsibilities: Programmatic Traffic Management * Manage and optimise multi-market programmatic traffic operations across publisher networks. * Monitor, adjust, and allocate CPC's & budgets to maximise ROI and margin across diverse traffic sources and job inventories. * Use performance data and industry knowledge to make daily decisions on bid levels, budget splits, segmentations and prioritisation across partners. Strategic Development * Support in shaping strategy for arbitrage growth across markets, working with Senior Performance Director to align on goals, investment areas, and KPIs. * Identify and develop new programmatic or partnership opportunities. * Act as a key contributor to long-term evolution from manual to automated arbitrage models. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with product and engineering teams to shape feed integrations and automation tools (experience in this area is a bonus). * Work closely with sales and account teams to align publisher traffic with client objectives. * Collaborate with analytics and finance to report on performance and margins accurately. Leadership & Team Enablement * Mentor and guide more junior team members in operations. * Contribute to a culture of automation, ownership, curiosity, and proactive problem solving. What we're looking for: * Ideally 4+ years in performance marketing, programmatic media buying, ad tech, or arbitrage-based business models. * Strong commercial mindset and experience managing CPC budgets at scale. * Proven track record of improving margin and ROI through data-led traffic optimisation. * Comfortable working in environments that require judgement, rapid iteration, and navigating ambiguity. * Experience working with feeds, integrations, or ad tech platforms preferred (not essential). * Exposure to US job board or recruitment tech ecosystem is a plus. We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application