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Company Description Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Job Description We're now looking for a talented Category Manager for Industrial Services & Travel & Expenses to join our growing Indirect Procurement team and drive strategic value across our global operations. This will be based in Hemel Hempstead, hybrid working, minimum expectation to be in the office 2 days a week. About the Role As the Category Manager, you will act as the subject matter expert for a diverse and strategically critical set of indirect procurement categories, including facilities management, MRO, capex services, fleet, energy, and global travel and expense. You will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies that optimise cost, quality, risk, and performance across multiple regions. This role partners closely with senior stakeholders across the business, ensuring Smiths Detection maximises value from its supply base while driving sustainable sourcing, supplier innovation, and risk reduction. This is a high-impact role with global reach, ideal for someone who thrives in a complex, fast-moving environment and is comfortable leading cross-functional teams without direct reports. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute global and regional category strategies across Industrial Services and Travel & Expenses., • Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFIs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management., • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and procurement strategy., • Drive year-on-year cost savings, value creation, and supplier-led innovation., • Manage key supplier relationships, ensuring strong performance, compliance, and continuous improvement., • Identify risks, market trends, and cost drivers to inform strategy and decision-making., • Implement best-in-class procurement processes and support the global Indirect Procurement strategy., • Support sustainability, compliance, and governance requirements across all sourcing activity., • Leverage group-wide spend to standardise, rationalise, and unlock additional value. Qualifications • Proven experience in indirect procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, or supplier management within Facilities Management, Maintenance, Repair, Operations, Energy, Fleet Management, • Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, contract management, and SRM methodologies., • Experience working in a complex, global environment., • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels., • Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills, and a results-driven mindset., • Experience with e-sourcing, spend analytics, and savings-tracking tools., • A proactive, resilient, and collaborative approach with strong communication skills., • Ability to think long-term and understand emerging supply market trends. Additional Information Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Join Robert Dyas as a Night Operations Manager! Are you a performance and people-focused leader looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment? Robert Dyas is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a team of up to 40 colleagues at our Hemel Hempstead Distribution Centre. The shift pattern is 9.30pm to 6am. You’ll need proven management experience, strong people skills to motivate and develop your team, and the ability to coordinate daily operations to meet business goals. Ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety regulations is key. You'll manage workloads, communicate effectively, and train team members for career progression. This role requires autonomy, commercial awareness, and excellent organisational skills. You’ll ensure performance is constructively challenged and staff are utilised according to their skills. Health and safety must be your top priority. If you’re ready to lead, motivate, and drive success, Apply now!

The Vice President, HR Rewards, Talent & Operations will be reporting to the SVP Human Resources and acting as a key strategic partner to the SVP Human Resources in all HR issues. You will be responsible for strategy, programs, policies and procedures that support the strategic direction of NTT Global Data Centers. This is a full-time permanent hybrid role. What you will do • Serve as a key member of the NTT Global Data Centers HR Leadership Team, collaborating with HR and business leadership and peers to shape the direction of the global HR function., • Provide support and strategic advice to the SVP of Human Resources, acting as a key resource and HR leader both to the SVP HR and the Executive Leadership Team, • Ensure cross-functional collaboration among the Total Rewards, HR Operations & Talent Management teams to ensure smooth project handling for the business., • Implement proper project management throughout the Total Rewards, HR Operations & Talent Management functions to ensure well-defined project plans and execution., • Drive the development, implementation and ongoing analysis of HR strategy with the SVP HR that is aligned with corporate strategic objectives to drive organizational effectiveness and ensure initiatives contribute to the overall success of NTT Global Data Centers., • Lead change management efforts to support organizational growth and transformation. Partner with HR and business peers to drive initiatives related to organizational and cultural change, ensuring scalability and sustainability., • Optimize processes, programs & systems to improve HR operational efficiency and create an engaging & efficient employee experience., • Oversee global HR Service operations, promoting effective, efficient and quality support to regional HR teams, managers and employees for a variety of human resources administrative support activities, including but not limited to onboarding, offboarding, data management, etc., • Identify, track and report key metrics and performance indicators to monitor progress against HR goals. Utilize analytics to identify trends, challenges and opportunities then recommend, develop and implement solutions., • Act as a subject matter expert on employment-related policies, providing coaching and guidance to others on HR programs, practices, policies and legislation including interpretation of policy, identification of risk, impact to the organization and recommended solutions. What we are looking for • Experience leading at least one of the major functions overseen by this role on a global level (HR Operations, Talent Management or Total Rewards), • Complex project management skills with cross-functional coordination, including detailed project analysis, planning, analysis & tracking, • Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with peer leaders and individuals at all levels of the organization., • Excellent leadership skills., • Progressive HR experience with people management experience, • SPHR / CIPD certification (or equivalent) strongly preferred., • Must have experience in a broad range of HR functions, including Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, HRIS, HR Services, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Learning & Development., • Global experience leading at least one HR function required, with transformation or M&A experience a plus What we offer you • An agile company culture with short decision-making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative, • Flexible working time models and mobile working (depending on your role), • Allowance for the use of public transport and job bikes, • Allowance for the use of health and wellness, • Individual training and development opportunities, • Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, employee advisory program, employee referral scheme, lunch allowance, company events, etc. We look forward to hearing from you! About the Global Data Centers division of NTT DATA NTT Global Data Centers is ranked as one of the top three leaders worldwide by IDC in their Colocation and Interconnection Services MarketScape, spanning more than 20 countries and regions including North America, Europe, Africa, India and APAC. As a neutral operator, we offer access to multiple cloud providers, a large variety of Internet Exchanges and telecommunication network providers including our own IPv6 compliant, tier 1 global IP network. Our clients benefit from tailored infrastructure and experience consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our reliable, scalable and customizable data centers. Working at NTT Global Data Centers At NTT Global Data Centers, we stand as one of the largest data center providers, dedicated to powering the digital infrastructure of tomorrow. Innovation is in our DNA. We thrive on pushing boundaries, exploring new possibilities, and embracing emerging technologies to continuously ensuring that every interaction, every solution, and every outcome exceeds our clients’ expectations. Our values are the guiding principles that shape our culture, define our identity, and propel us forward as one of the industry leaders. Interested in becoming part of an agile international team and actively shaping the digital infrastructure of tomorrow? Join our team by submitting your application today!

Job description: Job Title: Lead Channel Development Manager – Licensed Location: Hemel Hempstead - Breakspear Park Job Length: Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 Competitive Salary with extensive benefits: Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available Private Medical options Life Assurance Company bonus scheme Access to 24/7 GP services Enhanced pension contribution Generous holiday (inc bank holidays) Access to a range of high street discounts Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy. With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed. About the Role Join Carlsberg Britvic, an integrated beverage powerhouse combining the strengths of two legacy businesses to create a unique market proposition. As the On Trade Channel Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering sub-channel strategies and commercial plans that drive performance across our beer and soft drinks portfolio. Working at the intersection of strategy and execution, you'll collaborate with Commercial Operations and Account Directors to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and develop commercially sound solutions that deliver exceptional results in the On Trade environment. Role Responsibilities • Partner with Trading Directors to deliver the channel brand plan and identify the levers that will drive growth., • Translate the channel strategy into clear, actionable priorities for commercial teams and ensure strong day-to-day delivery., • Lead the performance cycle—tracking progress, holding teams accountable, and putting actions in place to course-correct or accelerate results., • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the on-trade channel is fully supported and aligned., • Challenge plans and initiatives with a growth mindset, ensuring high-quality execution and continuous improvement., • Act as the expert on sub-channel performance, advising brand, category, and operations teams., • Provide regular KPI reporting (volume/NR/profit) and ensure timely deployment of brand and commercial tools., • Use market trends, category insights, and consumer behaviour to unlock new opportunities and shape future channel plans. Experience and Key Attributes • Proven track record of delivering exceptional commercial results, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in FMCG, preferably with beer and/or soft drinks knowledge in the On Trade sector, • Proven track record of delivering market-outperforming channel or trade plans., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to understand performance drivers and course-correct effectively., • Excellent communication skills, able to influence at all levels including senior leadership., • Confident collaborator, skilled at working cross-functionally to build aligned and robust plans., • Growth-mindset leader who can simplify complexity, challenge thinking, and drive meaningful change., • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of plans, act with urgency, and deliver against KPIs., • Resilient, action-oriented, and comfortable operating in ambiguity while creating clear solutions., • Able to inspire and influence others, leading through others and holding teams to account., • A strong, influential voice for the channel with the capability to represent it credibly at Leadership Team level. Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do. We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. Application Process:We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.

The Vice President, HR Rewards, Talent & Operations will be reporting to the SVP Human Resources and acting as a key strategic partner to the SVP Human Resources in all HR issues. You will be responsible for strategy, programs, policies and procedures that support the strategic direction of NTT Global Data Centers. This is a full-time permanent hybrid role. What you will do Serve as a key member of the NTT Global Data Centers HR Leadership Team, collaborating with HR and business leadership and peers to shape the direction of the global HR function. Provide support and strategic advice to the SVP of Human Resources, acting as a key resource and HR leader both to the SVP HR and the Executive Leadership Team Ensure cross-functional collaboration among the Total Rewards, HR Operations & Talent Management teams to ensure smooth project handling for the business. Implement proper project management throughout the Total Rewards, HR Operations & Talent Management functions to ensure well-defined project plans and execution. Drive the development, implementation and ongoing analysis of HR strategy with the SVP HR that is aligned with corporate strategic objectives to drive organizational effectiveness and ensure initiatives contribute to the overall success of NTT Global Data Centers. Lead change management efforts to support organizational growth and transformation. Partner with HR and business peers to drive initiatives related to organizational and cultural change, ensuring scalability and sustainability. Optimize processes, programs & systems to improve HR operational efficiency and create an engaging & efficient employee experience. Oversee global HR Service operations, promoting effective, efficient and quality support to regional HR teams, managers and employees for a variety of human resources administrative support activities, including but not limited to onboarding, offboarding, data management, etc. Identify, track and report key metrics and performance indicators to monitor progress against HR goals. Utilize analytics to identify trends, challenges and opportunities then recommend, develop and implement solutions. Act as a subject matter expert on employment-related policies, providing coaching and guidance to others on HR programs, practices, policies and legislation including interpretation of policy, identification of risk, impact to the organization and recommended solutions. What we are looking for Experience leading at least one of the major functions overseen by this role on a global level (HR Operations, Talent Management or Total Rewards) Complex project management skills with cross-functional coordination, including detailed project analysis, planning, analysis & tracking Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with peer leaders and individuals at all levels of the organization. Excellent leadership skills. Progressive HR experience with people management experience SPHR / CIPD certification (or equivalent) strongly preferred. Must have experience in a broad range of HR functions, including Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, HRIS, HR Services, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Learning & Development. Global experience leading at least one HR function required, with transformation or M&A experience a plus What we offer you An agile company culture with short decision-making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative Flexible working time models and mobile working (depending on your role) Allowance for the use of public transport and job bikes Allowance for the use of health and wellness Individual training and development opportunities Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, employee advisory program, employee referral scheme, lunch allowance, company events, etc. We look forward to hearing from you! About the Global Data Centers division of NTT DATA NTTGlobal Data Centers is ranked as one of the top three leaders worldwide by IDC in their Colocation and Interconnection Services MarketScape, spanning more than 20 countries and regions including North America, Europe, Africa, India and APAC. As a neutral operator, we offer access to multiple cloud providers, a large variety of Internet Exchanges and telecommunication network providers including our own IPv6 compliant, tier 1 global IP network. Our clients benefit from tailored infrastructure and experience consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our reliable, scalable and customizable data centers. Working at NTT Global Data Centers At NTT Global Data Centers, we stand as one of the largest data center providers, dedicated to powering the digital infrastructure of tomorrow. Innovation is in our DNA. We thrive on pushing boundaries, exploring new possibilities, and embracing emerging technologies to continuously ensuring that every interaction, every solution, and every outcome exceeds our clients expectations. Our values are the guiding principles that shape our culture, define our identity, and propel us forward as one of the industry leaders. Interested in becoming part of an agile international team and actively shaping the digital infrastructure of tomorrow? Join ourteam by submitting your application today! TPBN1_UKTJ