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Risk Analyst (Third Parties) Utilities Hybrid: 2-3 days per week onsite in Wokingham 6 months+ £600 per day In short: We're seeking a Risk Analyst with experience of assessing third parties to join a personnel security function who assesses, approves and then takes someone through security cleared vetting for a large energy company. Being able to perform risk assessments to a very competent level is essential. You must meet the criteria for SC Clearance for this role. In full: Role Purpose As a Personnel Security Analyst, you’ll play an important role in the delivery of personnel security and National Security Vetting across our business. You’ll be the first point of contact for applicants undergoing NSV vetting and will liaise with Government departments providing clear communication and information flow throughout the vetting application lifecycle. You will work across all levels of the organisation providing a risk-based approach to personnel security. You’ll maintain effective quality control and audit systems, making sure all information is documented and appropriately retained. You’ll need an appreciation of how this works, although we can teach you the details. You’ll have the opportunity to develop existing processes to meet the needs of the new business. You’ll have freedom to streamline and automate existing processes, so it is essential we recruit someone like you who is analytical with advanced MS office skills. You will also assess and escalate Exception Risk Assessment (ERA) cases where policy dispensation requests are made. Of course, bringing all this information together requires a strong analytical mind and the ability to condense information into translatable format. Experience of producing impactful MI reports would be a definite advantage. It would be beneficial if you are experienced with Microsoft Forms and Microsoft Power Automate. You’ll have to be structured and considered in your approach, and happy communicating and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Primary Responsibilities Responsible for the processing of National Security Vetting applications, including validation & submission, processing, and aftercare. Responsible for maintaining National Security Vetting records, including quality control and audit. Responsible for Exception Risk Assessment process handling policy dispensations Responsible for liaising with Government departments to process vetting applications and ensure systems and processes continue to meet policy requirements Responsible for the development of relationships and ways of working with key vendors. Experience & Qualifications Experience of and a high level of competence in, administrative tasks gained through working in an office-based or other relevant environment. Experience of stakeholder management and customer service provision. An understanding of the principles of data protection and a strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive personal or organisational data. A high level of competence with MS Office 365 products, including MS Word and MS Excel. A proven ability to deliver an ‘at volume’ service consistently and at pace, whilst adhering to service and policy standards. Desirable Capabilities A background in personnel security, particularly a knowledge of either background screening or National Security Vetting processes and administration tasks. Experience in delivering presentations, training, and briefings in a professional environment. This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV) in addition to our standard background checks being undertaken. National Security Vetting requires that you meet the Minimum Residency Criteria (MRC). You will have lived continuously in the United Kingdom for the required period of time, which in this case is 5 years. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Business Change Project Manager to support key transformation programmes within Honda Motor Europe. In particular, this role will lead the continued rollout and optimisation of a major European direct-to-consumer sales pilot in UK, while also supporting the deployment of new CRM technologies designed to enhance performance. Operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, you will manage a complex landscape of stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners — working with autonomy and confidence to ensure delivery. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of people, process, and technology, requiring exceptional change leadership, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to turn strategic intent into real-world results. You’ll need to be highly people-savvy — capable of building trust, gaining alignment, and winning hearts and minds across all levels of the programme to drive momentum and achieve meaningful outcomes. Main Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end delivery of business change projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, • Develops and maintains detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables for business change initiatives., • Leads and motivates the project team to achieve project goals while fostering a collaborative environment., • Engages and influences stakeholders at all levels, ensuring buy-in and support for change initiatives., • Drives effective communication and change adoption strategies across impacted teams., • Works closely with technical project manager to ensure business change activity aligns with technical timelines and requirements., • Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks and issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations, • Proven track record in managing complex business change projects on fast-moving, multi-faceted transformation programmes., • A self-starter, able to identify their own priorities and the key activities to keep a programme successfully moving at pace., • Exceptional communication skills. Able to influence, persuade, and communicate with a diverse stakeholder pool. Able to communicate appropriate, concise, and accurate information in written and verbal formats., • Able to take full responsibility and ownership for completion of tasks. The role is inside IR35 and the day rate is £500 per day ( £130k annual salary equivalent). Excellent environment with 3 days a week in Bracknell and 2 days WFH, 1pm finish on a Friday! Must live within 1 hr commute of Bracknell, Berkshire.

A Clean Energy organisation in the UK is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team as Quality Managers and Quality Technicians.As a Quality Manager or Quality Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality standards of the organisation.Your expertise will