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Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (HCFS) is looking for Specialist Tyre Category Manager plays a crucial role in managing and driving the success of their business area. This critical role within our Commercial Fleet Services business oversees the strategic direction and performance of their category and provides clear guidance to the management team to ensure that key business KPI’s are achieved. The role holder is responsible for ensuring that other business functions are clear on the goals and KPI’s of the category, resolving issues, driving performance, and escalating issues where necessary if insufficient progress is being made against key objectives. The role holder plays a key role in establishing and managing strategic supplier relationships and for ensuring the underlying net profitability targets for the category are achieved. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement a long-term 'go-to-market' strategy to optimise sales, profit, and market share for the category. Lead the team, focusing on product assortment, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and curating an optimised range of specialist tyres., • Regularly assess category performance, monitor KPIs, and leverage data-driven insights to make informed decisions that improve results and drive category success., • Utilise market data and insights to identify emerging trends, understand consumer behaviour, and monitor the competitive landscape. Integrate these insights into category plans to protect current business and capitalise on growth opportunities., • Build strategic relationships with key suppliers, negotiate favourable terms, secure promotional support, and achieve net profitability targets to drive category performance and growth., • Develop and execute category-specific ESG initiatives aligned with broader organizational goals. Identify opportunities and challenges within the category, communicating them to the ESG committee for support., • Champion Specialist sector activity within HCFS and Halfords Group and establish strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to accomplish category priorities and objectives effectively., • A highly motivated individual with a passion for retail and significant experience in Buying and Category Management positions, preferably within the OTR industry, who thrives in a fast-paced environment., • A customer-focused leader with a strong background in utilising data and analytics to enhance customer experience and proposition within service business., • A highly driven, experienced, and confident negotiator capable of managing important relationships with some of Halfords' largest suppliers., • Excellent commercial skills, resilience, and the ability to plan and work under pressure are key attributes for success in this role. At Halfords Commercial Fleet Services, we operate a hybrid working policy with 2 days per week on-site at our Stafford office. The role requires flexibility to travel to sites and suppliers across the UK.

Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Stafford, Onsite Contract Duration: 12 Month Contract (Likely to Extend) Hourly Rate: £40.00 – £41.03 per hour inside IR35 Client: Global Leading Engineering and Manufacturing Company About the Role We’re seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Stafford on a 12-month contract. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that our external suppliers deliver materials and services that meet the highest quality standards. You’ll play a critical role in supplier audits, performance monitoring, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities • Supplier Audits & Assessments: Conduct quality system, process, and product audits to ensure supplier compliance with requirements., • Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate supplier performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement., • Issue Resolution: Work closely with suppliers to implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)., • Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with suppliers., • Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve supplier processes in line with company quality standards and design intent., • Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance and the broader supply chain., • Reporting: Collect, analyse, and report on supplier quality and performance data., • Compliance Assurance: Ensure all suppliers adhere to relevant industry regulations and customer-specific requirements. Key Qualifications & Experience • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline., • Experience: Demonstrated experience in quality assurance, supplier management, and process improvement within a manufacturing environment — ideally within the engine manufacturing industry., • Technical Knowledge:, • Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies., • Familiarity with quality standards and industry regulations., • Sound process knowledge in casting, machining, tubes & hoses, electrical, and electronic components. Skills & Attributes • Strong leadership and project management skills., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities., • Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment., • A proactive approach to supplier quality and continuous improvement. Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving supplier quality for a leading organisation in the engineering sector. You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, with the potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs. Interested? Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

DigX is a specialist consultancy renowned for delivering transformative programmes across financial services and regulated industries. We're looking for an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to spearhead complex operational and technology initiatives. This Project Manager position presents an exceptional opportunity to operate within a dynamic, collaborative environment where strategic vision meets operational excellence. Tasks As a Project Manager at DigX, your responsibilities will include: Orchestrating comprehensive transformation programmes from inception to completion, encompassing strategic planning, flawless execution, and stakeholder alignment Overseeing multiple concurrent workstreams spanning business operations, technology integration, and seamless service transitions Directing cross-functional teams to ensure punctual delivery of critical milestones and deliverables Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), robust governance frameworks, and detailed transition strategies Leading strategic workshops and steering committee meetings to drive stakeholder consensus and eliminate project impediments Proactively identifying and managing risks, dependencies, and change impacts while implementing effective mitigation strategies Contributing to the development and deployment of Target Operating Models (TOMs) and comprehensive service blueprints Requirements The ideal Project Manager candidate will possess: Demonstrated expertise in project management within consultancy or large-scale transformation environments Deep understanding of operational frameworks, TOM methodology, and corporate governance structures Outstanding communication abilities and proven stakeholder management experience Exceptional capacity to balance competing priorities while consistently delivering under pressure Advanced proficiency in project manager tools and methodologies (including Agile, Prince2, PMP) Substantial experience collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams and external vendor partnerships A forward-thinking, solutions-focused approach combined with meticulous attention to detail Benefits What We Offer Competitive compensation package (£55,000 - £65,000) with performance-driven bonus structure Flexible working arrangements within a genuinely hyrbid-friendly culture Investment in your growth through professional development and certification opportunities Innovative team environment that prioritizes meaningful impact and cutting-edge solutions Exposure to prestigious, high-stakes transformation programmes across leading organizations If you're prepared to drive transformational change and excel within a consultancy that champions expertise and adaptability, we want to connect with you. Submit your application today and advance your Project Manager career to the next level. Our selection process features an initial consultation, comprehensive panel interview, and a face to face interview. Headquartered in Stafford, digx is a consultancy that works with clients nationwide, particularly in the West Midlands region. With a clientele including top FTSE 100 and 250 companies, we're recognised as a trusted partner for industry leaders. Our collaborative team drives success, leading to remarkable two-thirds growth in the past year. We employ a unique hybrid model, prioritising client collaboration to craft tailored solutions leveraging our platform engineering expertise. This approach ensures efficiency, innovation, and resounding success, setting new industry standards.

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee E-Trade Portfolio Manager Stafford with hybrid working Are you ready to lead and drive business growth in commercial underwriting? QBE is seeking an experienced Underwriting professional to join our team and shape the future of our e-trade portfolio. In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure profitable sales, sustainable growth, and strong customer relationships. You'll be responsible for product strategy, pricing, and portfolio management, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This is a key leadership role for e-trade, overseeing our P&L for designated business lines including Property, Financial Lines and Cyber. Your new role • Design, develop, and implement portfolio strategy across the value chain, aligned with the overarching business strategy., • Manage the portfolio P&L to achieve targets and drive profitable growth., • Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including product, pricing, and underwriting standards., • Develop and execute product strategies to support profitability and sustainable growth., • Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team, ensuring effective resource allocation and optimal performance., • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to maximise influence and business outcomes., • Deliver accurate and timely management information to support decision-making., • Translate strategic plans into operational objectives for the business unit., • Develop networks and relationships internally and externally to ensure seamless delivery of the insurance value chain. About You, • Experience in a senior level Underwriting role in a general insurance business., • Proven leadership skills, • Knowledge of e-trade technology and platforms, and how we can best utilise them, • Commercial acumen and senior stakeholder management experience, • Excellent communication and influencing skills Why QBE? At My Best"" "At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA."" " We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage."" " QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ( )." " With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind."" " To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. " " At My Best - QBE Benefits"" You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally." FOR UK ONLY: As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!"" " 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days." Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours." Pension - you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary." Private medical insurance - we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family."" Family friendly policies - we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent." Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad." Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own." Cycle-to-Work - benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000." To find out more visit our" Reward Page" " QBE Awards"" Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;"" " AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year" Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer" UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year" Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award" Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee " You can view all our awards here " " Inclusion of Diversity" We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in." We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page " " Accessibility"" Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware." " ESG & Sustainability" At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future." Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report"" What next?"If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role."" "We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too?"" APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!"" Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Motor Underwriter Stafford, with hybrid working Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Motor Underwriter to join our well established, fast-paced SME motor team based in Stafford. QBE has built a reputation for excellence within the E-Trade SME Motor market, and this is an exciting time to be part of a dynamic business, with ongoing growth aspirations. The role involves underwriting complex new business and offering specialist advice across our SME Motor portfolio. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining broker relationships, applying technical expertise, contributing to business results, and coaching and mentoring Assistant Underwriters. Your role • Underwriting business in accordance with the business plan within set underwriting guidelines, service standards and within individual earned or delegated underwriting authority., • Utilise product line expertise to analyse business prospects and recommend profitable risk selection., • Manage key portfolios/accounts with intermediaries., • Establish, strengthen, and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximise influence and achieve business objectives., • Lead profitability and process improvement initiatives by informing senior leaders on best practices and guiding strategic plans., • Maintain in-depth knowledge of current legislation, best practice, underwriting, systems, products and organisational guidelines, • Actively manage your portfolio and relationships with brokers and colleagues to achieve portfolio retention, growth and profitability targets, • Coach and mentor Underwriters & Assistant Underwriters. As required supervise work and ensure procedures and authorities are adhered to., • Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion. About you, • Experience in underwriting commercial Motor business, ideally with a good network of Broker contacts, • An understanding of market dynamics and trends, • Good relationship management through interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your tasks to gain maximum outcome, • An open mindset that will allow you to innovate and adapt your approach to deliver customer focused solutions, • A knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements At My Best - QBE Benefits "" You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally." As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!"" " • 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.", • Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.", • Pension - you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.", • Private medical insurance - we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family."", • Family friendly policies - we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.", • Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.", • Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.", • Cycle-to-Work - benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.", • To find out more visit our" Reward Page" " QBE Awards" " Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;"" " Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year" Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer" UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year" Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award" Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee " You can view all our awards here " " Inclusion of Diversity " We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in." We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page " " Accessibility "" Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware." " ESG & Sustainability " At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future." Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report"" What next?"If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role."" "We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too?"" APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! "" Skills: Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Process Improvements, Professional Networking, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.