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Who We Are At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected. Our Global Reach JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world. Learn more about who we are and what we do: About The Team You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. What You'll Do 1.Conduct in-depth analysis of JD's retail e-commerce development strategy in Europe, accurately identify logistics business needs, and drive business development and potential exploration. Actively participate in retail business planning and design efficient, innovative logistics solutions to support retail growth. 2.Serve as the logistics representative for JD Logistics, establishing and maintaining close strategic partnerships with European retail teams. Provide comprehensive support to ensure stable and sustainable business development. Coordinate internal and external resources throughout project management to ensure smooth project execution. 3.Explore innovative collaboration models and build a logistics ecosystem. Work closely with the finance team to optimize service standards and pricing models based on service offerings, enhancing the overall retail logistics experience. 4.Build and improve internal organizational structures, efficiently coordinating resources across product lines and operational units to deliver high-quality, high-efficiency logistics services for retail. Lead project team formation and management, clearly define team roles and responsibilities, and oversee all project phases—including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure—to foster cross-functional collaboration and communication. What We Offer Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us. At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ready to apply? Take the next step in your career, apply now and explore the opportunities we have to offer.

Job Role: Operational Buyer Location: Luton Hours: Monday to Friday (35 hours per week) At Innovus, we are committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services. As an Operational Buyer, you will be contributing to our vision to be recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK’s property sector. We are proud to employ highly skilled, experienced and innovative people who deliver business expertise and services across the property industry. Main Purpose of the role: • Provide data driven insights and procurement analysis to support category strategies and sourcing decisions to further improve supplier performance and company growth., • Enhance our procurement operations through process optimisation, data stewardship, reporting, and supplier lifecycle management., • Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders requiring analysis, procurement insights, and support. Position in Organisation • Reports to the Procurement Manager, • Works closely with other Procurement team members, Operations, H&S, Compliance, Finance, IT, Purchase Ledger, and suppliers. Main Responsibilities: Procurement Analysis & Reporting • Analyse procurement data to identify opportunities, supplier performance trends, and areas for improvement., • Lead the monthly reporting cycle, specifically for Management reporting, with ongoing maintenance and management of associated data., • Produce and maintain dashboards and key reports (spend analytics, supplier scorecards, compliance metrics) along with supporting the development of KPIs, SLAs and procurement performance metrics. Continuous Improvement • Identify improvements to policies, processes, systems, and reporting to enhance procurement efficiency and user experience., • Identify procurement technology enhancements., • Participate in cross functional initiatives to improve supplier management, compliance, and procurement visibility. Procurement Operations & Process Excellence • Support the delivery of standardised procurement processes, policies, and operating procedures across business., • Demonstrate an understanding of ESG principles, particularly sustainable procurement practices., • Support risk and compliance activities, including Health & Safety, financial risk, and other operational risks relevant to procurement., • Collaborate with ordering team, Purchase Ledger, and Operations to improve the P2P cycle. Supplier Lifecycle & Performance Support • Support supplier onboarding (PQQ/accreditation), data validation, and ongoing re‑accreditation processes., • Assess supplier capability, quality, pricing, delivery, compliance, and performance through structured analytics., • Maintain supplier master data with accuracy and ensure alignment with procurement systems (e.g. Qube, Workday). Sourcing & Contracting Support • Provide support to sourcing events (including RFIs, RFPs, Tenders), • Support contract compliance checks, pricing validation, and document management in collaboration with Legal., • Assist in negotiation preparation through cost breakdown analysis, market cost comparison, and scenario modelling. Skills / Experience: Essential • Experience of working with a wide range of procurement data, demonstrating strong analytical skills and high attention to detail., • Strong IT skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); understanding of Power BI, procurement systems., • Confident and articulate communicator - able to present insights clearly and influence decision making., • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and manage workload independently., • Problem solving mindset with ability to investigate issues and recommend solutions. Desirable • Minimum of 2 years of procurement analysis and/or procurement operations experience., • Currently working towards (or hold) a minimum of CIPS Level 4 or Associate Membership., • Experience within a procurement role covering indirect categories. Personal Qualities • "Can Do" attitude with a proactive approach to problem solving., • Strong organisational and planning skills., • Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers., • Innovative thinker, able to challenge existing processes and propose improvements. Working at Innovus: At Innovus, we recognise that people come to work to do a great job, and we actively support this through our internal employee reward platform and a culture that celebrates contribution. We’re passionate about helping our people grow and progress, and we encourage ongoing personal and professional development. We also understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexibility where possible depending on role requirements. Everything we do is guided by our core values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Delivery. What We Offer: At Innovus, we believe our people deserve the best, just like our customers. That’s why we provide the tools, training, and support you need to thrive, alongside a competitive salary and a great range of benefits. We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed. Diversity and Inclusion: At Innovus, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and recruit based on merit. We welcome applications from everyone, including those interested in job share opportunities. As an inclusive employer, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact our team, we are happy to support you. Ready to apply: Click the ‘Apply’ button below to begin your application. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and answer a few short questions. As part of the process, you may also be invited to complete online verbal and numerical reasoning tests. Please note that, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a brief telephone interview. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a first-stage interview with the hiring manager and a member of our team. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we may not be able to contact everyone individually — but we truly appreciate your interest in joining Innovus.

About the Company Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement. As part of their ongoing digital transformation journey, they are investing heavily in their ERP and data capabilities to drive smarter decision-making across the business. We are supporting them in the search for a skilled Epicor Specialist with strong Power BI expertise to join their team. The Role This is a key position sitting between IT and the wider business, responsible for optimising the Epicor ERP system while enhancing reporting and analytics capabilities through Power BI. You will play a critical role in improving system efficiency, supporting users and delivering meaningful insights that support strategic and operational decisions. Key Responsibilities • Act as the subject matter expert for the Epicor ERP system across the business, • Support, maintain and continuously improve Epicor functionality, workflows and integrations, • Work closely with manufacturing, finance and supply chain teams to understand system and reporting needs, • Develop, maintain and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights, • Extract, transform and analyse data from Epicor and other systems, • Lead or support ERP-related projects, upgrades and enhancements, • Provide user training and ongoing support to ensure effective system utilisation, • Ensure data accuracy, integrity and consistency across systems Key Requirements • Proven experience working with Epicor ERP within a manufacturing environment, • Strong Power BI skills, including dashboard development and data modelling, • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes such as production, inventory and supply chain, • Experience with SQL and data extraction tools, • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Desirable Skills • Experience with Epicor customisation and BAQs, • Exposure to other BI or data tools, • Previous involvement in ERP implementations or upgrades

Job Title: Innovation Manager Location: Harpenden, Herts Reports To: Director of Operations Salary Range: £43k - £55k Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About PheroSyn: PheroSyn is a venture backed AgriTech startup developing cutting‑edge insect pheromone technologies as sustainable alternatives to traditional pesticides. With multiple ongoing R&D and product development collaborations, we are expanding our managerial capacity to support the next stage of growth. We are now seeking an Innovation Manager, a senior cross functional role designed to combine strong scientific understanding with organisational leadership. You will provide strategic oversight of technical programmes, ensure the smooth execution of multidisciplinary projects, and drive the progression of the company’s innovation pipeline from concept through to product readiness. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Innovation Manager to provide hands‑on programme leadership, ensuring that lab teams, scientific partners, commercial collaborators, and senior leadership are effectively coordinated and working to clear timelines and priorities. You will provide programme-level technical oversight, supporting scientific prioritisation, evaluating technical trade-offs, and advising leadership on risks, feasibility, and next-stage decisions across chemistry, formulation, entomology, scale-up and biological systems. This is not a laboratory‑based role. You will work closely with the technical team to coordinate, oversee, and guide scientific programmes, rather than conduct experimental work yourself. You will be responsible for driving project delivery by tracking milestones and dependencies, coordinating technical documentation, maintaining scientific and regulatory compliance, and resolving operational issues to keep multidisciplinary projects on schedule. As Innovation Manager, you will also act as line manager for PheroSyn’s technical staff, providing day‑to‑day management, performance support, and development oversight in close coordination with the Director of Operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Programme Management & Project Delivery • Progress innovation across Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), planning, coordinating, and overseeing laboratory, greenhouse, field, and commercial scale product testing to support technical validation and market readiness., • Lead end‑to‑end planning, execution, and governance of internal and externally funded R&D and commercial feasibility programmes., • Develop and maintain integrated project plans, budgets, timelines, OKRs, KPIs, and risk registers, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones., • Act as the primary point of accountability for delivery across all technical programmes, including grant funded initiatives., • Coordinate closely with scientific, technical, and commercial teams to translate technical challenges, dependencies, and outputs into actionable programme steps, including identification and protection of intellectual property., • Ensure cross-functional alignment across chemistry, formulation and bioproduction, entomology, regulatory workstreams, trials partners, and commercial stakeholders., • Manage project governance and administration, including meeting cadence, decision and action tracking, issue resolution, and reporting., • Coordinate inputs from scientific, technical, and finance teams to support progress reporting, risk management, and financial tracking, ensuring compliance with funder terms and conditions (e.g. Innovate UK). 2. Scientific Oversight & Technical Communication • Review and consolidate experimental summaries, technical results, and project data to support decision making and identify potential intellectual property., • Support scientific decision-making by reviewing technical evidence, surfacing uncertainties and risks, resolving day-to-day technical challenges and presenting clear, well-reasoned options for next steps., • Translate complex technical information into clear documentation for senior leadership, partners, and investors., • Ensure all technical documentation meets regulatory, safety, and quality standards, drawing on lab teams for implementation. 3. Cross Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment • Serve as the central coordination point between internal teams, external partners, academic collaborators, CROs, and funding bodies., • Facilitate regular technical review meetings, progress updates, and milestone assessments., • Provide line management to technical staff, including workload planning, objective setting, regular check‑ins, and performance feedback., • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to ensure predictable and efficient delivery across the R&D and product pipeline. 4. Process, Compliance & Reporting • Maintain structured project documentation, version control, and reporting frameworks across all programmes., • Ensure adherence to project management standards, grant/funder compliance requirements, and internal governance processes., • Support preparation of executive and board level reporting materials including: presentations, Gantt charts, budget alignment, risk logs, milestone tracking, dashboards, technical summaries, and board level outputs. About You: Skills & Experience Essential • Scientific background (ideally a PhD or MSc in chemistry, biology, or environmental/agri‑sciences), or equivalent experience supporting technical teams., • Proven experience in scientific project or programme management within AgriTech, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related technical field., • Strong ability to understand scientific concepts and translate them into structured project plans, documentation, and clear stakeholder communications., • Experience coordinating and supporting externally funded or collaborative R&D projects, including reporting, compliance, and delivery against agreed milestones., • Excellent organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent technical projects and competing priorities., • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across scientific, commercial, and leadership teams., • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced startup environment, with a proactive, delivery-oriented mindset. Experience working in a commercial or applied R&D environment, with an understanding of delivery constraints, timelines, budgets, and regulatory or customerdriven objectives. Desirable • Background and knowledge of synthetic and formulation chemistry., • Experience interacting with laboratory teams and understanding experimental design, with the ability to recognise and support the protection of intellectual property., • Exposure to formulation development, scale-up, or transition from lab to production., • Familiarity with green chemistry, sustainable agriculture, or biological pest management., • Experience coordinating external partnerships, CROs, or academic collaborations., • Experience with grant writing and development (e.g. Innovate UK). Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: PheroSyn is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equality and inclusivity and we strive to maintain this culture in our hiring practices and in everyday work-life. Apply now to contribute to a greener, more resilient future for global agriculture. Application Process: To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to . Application Deadline: 1st May 2026 Interviews are expected to be held w/c 4th May Expected Start Date: July 1st, 2026

About the opportunity Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. Were looking for a Senior Corporate Planning Manager to join our Corporate Planning team within the Finance & Assurance directorate. This is a critical leadership role responsible for designing, leading, and embedding a brand-new corporate planning process that will help turn our ambitious strategy into action. At Alzheimers Society, we are united by our mission to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by dementia. Within Finance & Assurance, our vision is to be the organisations single point of truth trusted partners and credible experts who enable meaningful impact. In this role, youll lead the development of a high-quality corporate plan, aligning activity and financial planning through a plan then fund approach. Youll work closely with senior leaders across the organisation, providing expert insight, driving collaboration, and ensuring planning processes are embedded effectively. This is more than a planning role - youll act as a coach, facilitator, and strategic partner, helping colleagues build capability while shaping how planning is understood and delivered across the Society. Were looking for someone who lives our values: determined to make a difference, a trusted expert, committed to working better together, and showing genuine compassion. About you: Youre a strategic leader with a strong background in corporate planning, data analysis, and organisational change. Youre confident working with senior stakeholders and can influence, challenge, and support decision-making at the highest levels. You bring a collaborative and coaching mindset, with the ability to guide and upskill others in planning processes. Youre comfortable navigating complexity, bringing together data, insight, and people to create clear, actionable plans. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are driven by continuous improvement, and are passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes that make a real impact.You'll have: • Strong experience leading corporate or strategic planning processes within a complex organisation, • Proven ability to align financial and activity planning to support strategic delivery, • Experience analysing and interpreting complex data to provide insight for senior stakeholders, • Strong leadership and people management experience, with the ability to coach and develop others, • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working at senior leadership level, • Experience designing tools, templates, and processes that enable effective planning, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging outputs, • A track record of driving continuous improvement and embedding new ways of working What youll focus on:, • Leading the design and delivery of a new corporate planning process and end-to-end plan, • Aligning activity and financial planning through a plan then fund model, • Supporting the rollout of planning processes across the organisation and embedding change, • Managing corporate planning communications and reporting requirements, • Designing and delivering user-friendly xrnqpay tools, templates, and frameworks for planning, • Providing expert analysis of internal and external data to inform strategic decision-making, • Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders to drive engagement and collaborationCoaching and training colleagues to strengthen planning capability across the organisation, • Facilitating planning workshops with leaders and stakeholders, • Developing and maintaining a centre of excellence for corporate and operational planning, • Championing high standards, accountability, and continuous improvement across planning processes

Overview The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. We're looking for an experienced Property and Infrastructure Lead to shape the future of our estate and make a real impact across more than 50 sites nationwide. If you're driven by strategic planning, sustainability, compliance, and creating spaces that enable teams to thrive, this is a brilliant opportunity to lead change in a growing and forward-thinking organisation. About the Role As our Property and Infrastructure Lead, you'll oversee the strategic and operational management of our entire property portfolio - over one million square feet across the UK. You will define the long-term property strategy, ensure compliance across the estate, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners. This is a senior role working closely with Commercial, Infrastructure, Finance, Operations, Aviva Group Property, and local authorities to ensure our sites remain safe, compliant, future-focused, and aligned with our sustainability ambitions. Responsibilities • Creating and delivering the long-term property strategy for Solus, • Managing a portfolio of 50+ properties, mainly industrial sites, • Overseeing asset management, leasing, business rates, utilities, and property legal matters, • Ensuring full statutory and regulatory compliance across the estate, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, councils, suppliers, and Aviva Group functions, • Influencing investment decisions and shaping the future infrastructure of the business, • Leading and developing team members, while supporting capability growth across the wider department, • Professional expertise in asset management and capital programmes, • Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements, including energy efficiency standards, • Experience leading change and guiding teams through transformation, • Understanding of sustainability, lifecycle planning, and long-term portfolio management, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, • Strategic thinking and the ability to plan 1-10 years ahead, • Degree-level education (or equivalent), • MRICS qualification with post-qualification experience, • A management qualification (or evidence of significant leadership development), • Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications., • Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus., • Company pension scheme with employer contributions., • 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days., • Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts., • Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme., • Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.

Role: Senior Estimating Manager Location: Home basedor Hybrid with access to regional offices Salary: Up to £95,000, plus package& Car Allowance About the Senior Estimating Manager Role The Senior Estimator is a key role within the commercial estimating and tendering function, responsible for producing high-quality, competitive and compliant bids across all business streams. You will develop robust cost models, assess risk, collaborate with operational and commercial stakeholders, and ensure all estimating outputs meet the standards set by the Head of Estimating. This role works closely with Business Development, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to support sustainable growth and protect margin. You will report directly to the Head of Estimating. Senior Estimating Manager Key Responsibilities Purpose • Lead the preparation of robust, compliant and competitive estimates aligned to company commercial strategy, • Ensure pricing, methodology, risk and assumptions are clearly articulated and aligned with operational delivery, • Provide analytical insight, industry knowledge and commercial judgement to support tender adjudications, • Prepare detailed estimates and commercial submissions for tenders across Repairs & Maintenance (including M&E and Planned Works), Central Government housing and support, Decarbonisation and Net Zero programmes, and DLO support, • Build cost models from first principles with accuracy and commercial integrity, • Support value engineering, scenario modelling and pricing strategy development, • Analyse tender documentation, specifications and operational data to ensure deliverable proposals, • Significant experience in social housing, R&M, planned works or related construction estimating, • Strong working knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates, • Proven experience producing cost models and pricing strategies for medium-large tenders, • Experience engaging with clients, supply chain and internal stakeholders, • Ability to manage multiple bids to tight deadlines, • Good understanding of NEC and JCT contract forms, • Experience in a large contracting or housing services environment, • Familiarity with estimating software and data analytics tools, • Strong numerical ability and exceptional attention to detail, • Clear, confident communicator able to explain commercial reasoning to all audiences, • Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset, • Ability to interpret complex specifications and technical documentation, • Highly organised, deadline-driven and able to prioritise effectively, • Collaborative team player with mentoring capability, • Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • 3 x Life assurance, • private medical care for you and your family, • £4,800 car allowance, • Generous Pension Scheme and sick pay, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Company Rewards - discount voucher scheme for a host of household name retailers, including supermarkets, offering savings on purchases, • Excellent training and development opportunities, • Company Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor etc If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. xrnqpay Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

About The Role Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates. Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Highways, were supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK. We dont just build roads and bridges- were building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work. Youll be joining our Highways maintenance team, as the UKs number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? • Manage delivery resources to ensure successful completion of construction projects up to £500k and annual portfolios of circa £4m., • Manage health, safety, environment and quality undertakings to ensure compliance to company and regulatory standards., • Work with the Programme Manager and Client to define the Annual Plan/ Contractors Plan for the portfolios and deliver against these commitments., • Manage the delivery phase of the schemes programme and allocate resources to ensure optimum utilisation and programme consistency., • Undertake design surveys/ECI meeting agree works values to inform commercial target costs., • Experience of managing construction schemes operational resources, • Experience of managing Structural maintenance schemes (Carriageway and footway resurfacing, Surface dressing and others treatments)., • New roads and streetworks supervisor experience, • SMSTS qualified, • Relevant academic construction/project management qualifications, • Knowledge of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs manual, • Working understanding of Microsoft 365, Asta, Confirm, • Matched or contributory pension scheme, • Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, • Employee assistance programme, • My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts, • Life assurance, • Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes, • Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave, • Reward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offers;, • Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from, • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!, • Holiday purchase scheme, • Wereresponsibleand go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet, • Wereopenand seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations, • Weretogetherand as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts #MGroupH IND1

About the job. Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. National Highways are looking for a Cost Intelligence Team Leader to join our Business Services Directorate! This role is a key part of the team where you will be responsible for providing advice/support across directorates to develop National Highways capability as an informed and intelligent commercial client. That's not all, you'll ensure that the cost base and cost drivers across programmes are evaluated, tracked, and understood by the relevant management teams. You'll drive the conversion of cost data to information and intelligence and advise on the use of cost intelligence to inform process and investment decisions. • Leading, managing, developing, and motivating a cost intelligence team and ensuring that team members comply with all relevant health and safety policy and processes., • Supporting the design and implementation of end-to-end sub processes for efficiency generation, reporting and assurance, and cost capture and cost base reporting., • Developing, implementing and maintaining key cost analysis processes, systems, controls and forecasting, ensuring that the correct software and support is in place to deliver high quality reporting and advice., • Provide specialist advice across the organisation on cost intelligence and efficiency through the presentation and interpretation of complex data., • Extensive commercial and financial management experience., • Excellent reporting and communication skills., • Sound stakeholder management and influencing skills., • Understanding of cost drivers and experience of developing unit cost analysis. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. xrnqpay We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Overheads & Operational Accountant based in Bedfordshire for one of our clients on a Full time permanent basis. Summary of the Overheads & Operational Accountant role Salary: £ 35,000 Location: Bedfordshire Type of Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am-4.30pm Friday – 8am-1pm Responsibilities of the Overheads & Operational Accountant Take responsibility for monthly overhead cost centre accounting across the business Prepare and post overhead journals Ensure overhead costs are correctly coded and reviewed Provide support during the month end close process Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations Maintain clear audit trails and reconciliations Finance support for operational and functional teams Support the purchase-to-pay processes Maintain supporting documentation and audit files Support audit processes and year end reporting activities Requirements for a successful Overheads & Operational Accountant Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience Previous experience in overhead accounting, management accounting or operational finance Strong attention to detail What our Client offers Health cash plan Retail discount and gym membership About Allstaff Recruitment We’re an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, supporting businesses across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas. We recruit for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple sectors. Check out

OUTSIDE IR35 - Immediate need for a Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team in Bedford to assist with the delivery of a long-term maintenance contact. You will be an experienced Quantity Surveying professional with a background in highways engineering, projects and contracts. Duties will include: ·Maximise commercial return on the contract. ·Drive value for money and efficiency savings in accordance with contract delivery ·Be continually aware of the profitability of orders that form part of the contract ·Review and report weekly cost & value for projects and maintenance schemes and liaison with operations ·Manage Subcontract accounts from procurement to final account ·Monthly forecasting of the contract ·Making sure accurate records are maintained and supplied to client ·Commercial management and reporting in conjunction with operational managers ·Work in Partnership with the Client and in a collaborative manner ·Management of Subcontractors from Enquiry to Final Account ·Assist finance in compiling of monthly applications for payments ·Compiling monthly CVR reports & reviewing with Managers This is a long term contracting role with a major highways business, with the potential for OUTSIDE IR35 set up. Rate is dependent on experience. For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on (phone number removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Luke at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information

Finance Director Drive Commercial Performance, Data Excellence & Strategic Growth Europa is a fast‑moving, privately owned distributor of electrical components and solutions, supplying the UK electrical wholesale and catalogue markets. We are seeking a commercially astute Finance Director who can shape strategy, elevate decision‑making, and lead the business through its next phase of growth. This Finance Director role suits a leader who thrives in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment and understands the value of accurate data in driving competitive advantage. The ideal candidate will combine strong financial leadership with a passion for analytics, master data governance, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will ensure the business has the insight, systems and discipline needed to make quick, confident and profitable decisions. Finance Director Key Responsibilities Strategic & Commercial Leadership • Partner with the Managing Director and Board to influence long‑term planning and overall business direction., • Drive margin improvement, pricing insight, cost discipline and commercial decision‑making., • Lead financial modelling and scenario planning to support growth initiatives, investment decisions and market opportunities. Financial Control & Governance • Oversee all financial transactions, internal controls and compliance frameworks., • Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance (audit, tax, reporting)., • Maintain the risk register and strengthen governance across the organisation. Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting • Lead the annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecast processes., • Deliver accurate, timely management accounts, KPIs and performance dashboards., • Oversee long‑term cash flow forecasting and working capital management. Master Data, Analytics & Systems Leadership • Own master data accuracy, governance and strategic utilisation across the business., • Ensure data structures, reporting tools and analytics enable fast, high‑quality decision making., • Oversee ERP, finance systems and BI platforms, ensuring scalability and integration., • Champion data literacy and an insight‑driven culture across all departments. Corporate Finance & Risk • Manage banking relationships, funding structures and treasury activities., • Lead insurance negotiations and broader risk management activities., • Support investment appraisal and capital allocation decisions. Information Technology Leadership • Develop and deliver an IT strategy aligned with business growth and operational efficiency., • Ensure robust cybersecurity, data protection and system resilience. Leadership & Culture • Lead, mentor and develop high‑performing Finance and IT teams., • Promote accountability, continuous improvement and commercial thinking., • Act as a visible ambassador for Europa’s values and ways of working. Your Team You will lead established Finance and IT functions with the opportunity to enhance capability, strengthen processes and elevate the role of data across the business. About You • Qualified: ACCA/ACA or CIMA, • Experienced: Senior finance leadership in a high‑volume, transaction‑heavy distribution or manufacturing environment., • Data‑driven: Strong understanding of master data, analytics, systems and process transformation., • Commercial: Able to turn financial insight into clear, actionable recommendations., • Influential: Credible communicator at Board and operational levels., • Forward‑thinking: Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving continuous improvement. Benefits Competitive salary and bonus scheme Group personal pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Death in service benefit Enhanced health & wellbeing benefit Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays Cycle to Work scheme Employee discounts

Salary £37,897 - £45,580, 36 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible hybrid working policy, generous 14.5% employer pension contribution and other generous benefits The Role: Hays Technology is recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK-based higher education organisation for a Student Systems (SITS) Analyst Developer on a permanent basis. This role focusses on the development, configuration and support of core student information systems, supporting the full student lifecycle from application through to graduation. You will work closely with technical colleagues and business users to deliver robust, secure and efficient system enhancements while also providing 2nd and 3rd line support. Key Responsibilities: Develop and configure new functionality within Tribal SITS:Vision and Maytas to meet business requirements Design and build workflows to automate and streamline student administration processes Support system integrations with wider enterprise platforms including finance and other business systems Provide advanced 2nd and 3rd line technical support to system users Manage and implement supplier upgrades and regular software releases Analyse requirements, support testing, prototype evaluation and user training Maintain database configurations, system parameters, security and user access Produce and maintain technical documentation and system support materials Collaborate with stakeholders across IT and operational teams to improve system efficiency Essential Skills & Experience requirements: Strong experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) Hands-on development experience with Tribal SITS:Vision, including SRL coding, e:Vision tasking and workflows Strong SQL skills (Oracle preferred) and experience with complex relational databases Technical skills including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery Experience supporting business-critical applications in an L2/L3 support environment Ability to translate complex user requirements into effective technical solutions Strong communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply, please reply with your CV. 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)

Location: Hybrid, office in Luton, Capability Green Salary: Competitive 35 hours per week Are you organised, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your career in finance? We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team, providing essential administrative support across all areas of the Finance function for Churchill Group companies. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, values teamwork, and wants to contribute to a business that champions inclusion and continuous improvement. As an Accounts Assistant you will: • Support purchase order processing, invoice reconciliation, and supplier communications to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions. • Assist with monthly reporting, including accruals, site spend analysis, commission calculations, and contract billing reviews. • Maintain financial systems by updating price lists, setting up templates, and managing internal accounting data. • Handle daily cash allocation, bank reconciliations, staff expenses, and credit card reconciliations with attention to detail. • Provide professional support to operational teams, responding to queries and preparing reports. • Contribute to the Year End audit process and support finance projects as directed by the Head of Finance. As an Accounts Assistant you will bring: • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels. • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. • High attention to detail and a methodical, analytical approach to problem-solving. • A flexible and proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and adapt in a growing business. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, supportive team. • Good understanding of accounting principles and IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). • Previous experience in accounting administration is beneficial, and we offer support for AAT study to help you grow. What we offer you The opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here’s what you’ll get: • Employee Ownership – You are part of our success! • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) • Company sick pay • Maternity and paternity leave support • Life assurance cover • 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support • Two paid volunteering days per year – Give back to a cause that matters to you • Exclusive perks and discounts – More than 250 deals available • Ongoing training and development – From apprenticeships to leadership programs • Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion – Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way • Recognition and rewards – Celebrating our shining stars all year round Our Commitment to Inclusion We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all. Please note: Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role