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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll helping you succeed The transaction tax team has over 40 individuals nationally, focussed on delivering high quality transaction tax services to private equity houses and acquisitive corporates across a range of sectors. The team has a focussed growth plan and your contribution will add to this. This role, based in the Thames Valley, requires an experienced transaction tax operative who is comfortable leading a range of tax due diligence work, both buy side and sell side, and tax structuring assignments. The role will require working closely with other members of the team including tax specialist colleagues in VAT, employment taxes and with colleagues in Transaction Services. The role requires technical excellence as well as the ability to think commercially and to communicate tax technical issues to various stakeholders. We are looking for someone with the ability and motivation to: Lead a variety of tax due diligence and tax structuring projects, working closely with other specialists within the firm and the transaction support team. Develop your own network of contacts internally and externally and start winning own work and cross selling. Be responsible for managing risks around projects. Provide a strong client experience, including responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the transaction service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients and internal stakeholders. Provide input into legal documents and forecast models. Be responsible for coaching and developing junior members of staff. Contribute to the development of certain key transaction relationships, e.g. key private equity accounts. Input into wider strategy and business development activities, including ensuring that we realise opportunities from deal work (such as post deal advisory, exit readiness, etc) Requirements An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues arising on transactions Demonstrable relevant transactions experience Project and people management experience Ability to develop client relationships and to identify and convert opportunities for expanding our services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management and other stakeholders such as legal advisers CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together We’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

As the Regional HSEQ Compliance Auditor, you will be responsible for undertaking & delivering the regional HSEQ compliance audit plans for the business. You will collectively be undertaking risk-based audits to ensure HSEQ standards are being adhered to and providing assurance that contractual requirements are being met. In addition, you will also support the Group Quality Manager during external HSEQ audits to maintain accreditations. This will involve auditing the onsite activities of the Network Plus Group, its subsidiaries businesses, the regional depots and in some cases will also include our sub-contractors activities. As part of this role, you will be responsible for managing a non-conformance database detailing findings from audits, including follow up and close out. You will be required to provide stakeholders with visibility of all non-conformances and improvement opportunities. You will have a passion for ensuring exceptional levels of health, safety, quality and environmental standards are delivered. You will possess an attention to detail to ensure that audit reports are completed to a professional standard and are presentable to all business stakeholders. (internal & external stakeholders) Work with the Group Internal Audit Manager to develop implement and monitor an effective regional assurance program to cover risks detailed within the HSEQ Risk Register and ensure compliance with Network Plus’s safety standards and regulatory requirements.Undertake HSEQ Compliance Audits in line with Group assurance programme, coordinate with auditees to ensure audits are undertaken on live worksites. (our worksites can be of a short duration and may involve occasional night visits to traffic management activities). Undertake HSEQ Compliance Audits in line with Group assurance programme, within our offices and depots, coordinate with auditees as to ensure audits are undertaken with relevant personnel present. Support the Group Quality Manager in co-ordination of external audits, accreditation body and client audits.Provide a consistent approach and identification non-conformances and opportunities for improvement and the escalate areas of potential impact.Undertake audit close out meetings with auditees, support their understanding on findings, audit actions, closure plans and timescales. Provide regular data and management reports in line with the governance structure on audit action management, and any learning from experience identified.Collate and provide back to group audit closure evidence as required / requested. You will support & drive the correct and safe behaviours out on site and within the offices & depots Essential • Recognised Lead Auditor Qualification, • Recognised Internal Auditor Qualification, • ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 Awareness, • Working knowledge of SIPP and CDM, • Experience in a similar HSEQ Auditor role, • Working knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001 & 90001, • Working knowledge of CDM requirements, • Demonstrable Project Management Capability, • Proven experience of undertaking auditing activities within a utility /construction environment., • Full UK Driving Licence Desirable, • Utilities experience, • Knowledge of NHSS ( National Highways Sector Schemes), • Knowledge of NERs, WIRs & GIRs schemes ( Electricity, Water, Gas -Industry Regulatory schemes), • HSEQ Qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), • Chartered Practitioner or working towards We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We’ll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You’ll also be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Make an impact in one of the UK’s largest Indirect Tax teams Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it’s the chance to hone your service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help businesses of all sizes succeed. Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it’s the chance to hone your client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of ‘home-grown’ (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Tax Manager, you'll be joining a high performing VAT team who provide services to a diverse portfolio. These include household names, global multinationals and fast paced privately owned businesses. You'll deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio including control of billings and cash collection within the firms’ criteria and liaising with HMRC. You’ll develop business and seek opportunities to ensure the continued growth of the team. This role is a key one and will work in close partnership with our Partners & Directors. You’ll be someone with • Significant understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT., • In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus in the area of VAT, • Ability to manage a large and varied portfolio, • Ability and desire to actively seek opportunities for further work, • Experience of dealing directly with HMRC, • Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders, • Educated to degree level., • CTA qualified or equivalent an advantage You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Make an impact in one of the UK’s largest Indirect Tax teams Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it’s the chance to hone your service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help businesses of all sizes succeed. Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it’s the chance to hone your client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of ‘home-grown’ (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Tax Manager, you'll be joining a high performing VAT team who provide services to a diverse portfolio. These include household names, global multinationals and fast paced privately owned businesses. You'll deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio including control of billings and cash collection within the firms’ criteria and liaising with HMRC. You’ll develop business and seek opportunities to ensure the continued growth of the team. This role is a key one and will work in close partnership with our Partners & Directors. You’ll be someone with • Significant understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT., • In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus in the area of VAT, • Ability to manage a large and varied portfolio, • Ability and desire to actively seek opportunities for further work, • Experience of dealing directly with HMRC, • Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders, • Educated to degree level., • CTA qualified or equivalent an advantage You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We’ll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You’ll also be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We’ll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Role Overview This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate and owner managed clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide assistance to Director/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Responsibilities To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Senior Manager/Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/ Senior Manager/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Requirements Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead projects of limited scale or complexity You’ll also be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Make an impact in one of the UK’s largest Indirect Tax teams Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it’s the chance to hone your service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help businesses of all sizes succeed. Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it’s the chance to hone your client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of ‘home-grown’ (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Tax Manager, you'll be joining a high performing VAT team who provide services to a diverse portfolio. These include household names, global multinationals and fast paced privately owned businesses. You'll deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio including control of billings and cash collection within the firms’ criteria and liaising with HMRC. You’ll develop business and seek opportunities to ensure the continued growth of the team. This role is a key one and will work in close partnership with our Partners & Directors. You’ll be someone with • Significant understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT., • In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus in the area of VAT, • Ability to manage a large and varied portfolio, • Ability and desire to actively seek opportunities for further work, • Experience of dealing directly with HMRC, • Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders, • Educated to degree level., • CTA qualified or equivalent an advantage You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it’s the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of ‘home-grown’ (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team. You’ll be someone with: Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director. Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it’s the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of ‘home-grown’ (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team. You’ll be someone with: Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director. Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Fundraising Manager Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Thames Valley region Salary: c.£38,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer This role is offered on a full-time basis (37 hours per week), although flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate. Purpose: Ways Into Work is seeking a proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser to lead and develop income generation across the charity. As the charity’s sole fundraising professional, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on developing and growing corporate partnerships and business support across the Thames Valley region. Alongside corporate fundraising, you will identify and secure support from trusts and foundations, community organisations and individual supporters where appropriate. Key Responsibilities: Corporate Partnerships & Business Development • Lead on developing and growing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities., • Identify, research and approach prospective corporate supporters., • Build and steward long-term relationships with corporate partners., • Develop relationships with community groups to encourage fundraising support. Trusts & Foundations: • Research and identify funding opportunities., • Write compelling funding applications and reports., • Work with colleagues to gather project information to support applications. Fundraising Strategy & Income Development: • Develop and implement a fundraising plan., • Diversify income streams., • Monitor performance and report to leadership. Communications & Supporter Engagement: • Support fundraising campaigns and communications., • Share impact stories and case studies., • Represent the charity at events. Fundraising Operations: • Maintain accurate donor records., • Ensure timely acknowledgement of supporters., • Support fundraising systems and processes. Governance and Compliance: • Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical and compliant. Person Specification: Essential Skills & Experience • Experience in fundraising or partnerships., • Strong relationship-building ability., • Excellent communication skills., • Strong organisational skills., • Experience working to targets., • Confidence networking externally., • Good IT skills and record keeping., • Commitment to the mission of Ways Into Work., • Full UK driving licence. Desirable • Experience in corporate partnerships., • Experience writing trust applications., • Knowledge of CRM systems., • Experience in a small charity environment. (We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications) Ways into Work are committed to safeguarding all clients and staff. We adhere to all local and national policies aimed at promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Offer of employment is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Management - Take full responsibility for the commercial delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final accountCost Control - Manage project budgets, forecasts, and reporting to ensure financial targets are metProcurement - Lead subcontractor procurement,

Commissioning Manager - Nuclear Defence Project - Reading Commissioning Manager - ContractLocation: Berkshire Industry: Nuclear / Defence Infrastructure Role Overview An opportunity is available for an experienced Commissioning Manager to support a major, high-security infrastructure programme within the nuclear defence sector. The role sits within a complex construction environment and will play a key part in bringing specialist plant, systems, and building services safely into operation. This position offers exposure to a technically demanding project where robust commissioning governance, stakeholder coordination, and compliance with regulatory requirements are critical to success. Key Accountabilities • Provide guidance on safe systems of work relating to commissioning and testing activities., • Take responsibility for the planning, coordination, and delivery of commissioning work packages within a large, multi-discipline programme., • Ensure commissioning activities align with nuclear regulatory requirements, including recognised commissioning procedures and ONR Licence Condition 21., • Support the development and implementation of the overall commissioning approach and strategy for the project., • Oversee the preparation, review, and acceptance of supplier test plans, procedures, and supporting documentation., • Coordinate and manage commissioning and testing activities with equipment and system suppliers., • Integrate commissioning activities, dependencies, and prerequisites into the master project schedule., • Contribute to construction planning to enable a phased handover of systems in support of commissioning., • Monitor and report progress against commissioning prerequisites and supplier delivery., • Attend and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) as required., • Manage and resolve test failures and non-conformances, ensuring appropriate close-out., • Capture and communicate lessons learned through formal reports and presentations., • Coordinate supplier commissioning activities with parallel testing, installation, and completion works., • Implement and manage commissioning stakeholder engagement plans., • Ensure consistent application of approved procedures and safety controls across all commissioning activities., • Produce and present regular commissioning status updates to key stakeholders., • Manage changes impacting commissioning programmes, resources, and forecasts., • Lead and chair commissioning-related reviews, including design, procedure, and change reviews.Candidate Profile, • Extensive experience delivering commissioning activities for large, complex facilities, including leadership of commissioning teams., • Demonstrable success working on major projects within defence or similarly regulated technical environments., • Strong ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers., • Sound understanding and practical application of commissioning principles and methodologies., • Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively within a wider project team., • Clear, confident communicator with strong organisational capability., • Key behavioural attributes include leadership, adaptability, self-drive, collaborative working, and sound judgement., • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications., • Holds a full UK driving licence.Qualifications, • Degree-educated or equivalent professional experience.Security Requirements, • Holds Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance, or is prepared to undergo the necessary clearance process. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4788145

Site Manager - Berkshire Site Manager - Commercial & Industrial Projects Location: Wokingham Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits Sector: Construction | Commercial | Industrial The Opportunity We are working with a well-established regional main contractor with a strong presence across the Thames Valley to recruit a Senior Site Manager or experienced Site Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business delivering high-quality commercial and industrial schemes ranging from £5 million to £12 million across Berkshire, Hampshire and surrounding areas.The role offers genuine long-term progression, with clear pathways into Project Management or Contracts Management. The business has a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering well-managed, technically sound projects. Key Responsibilities • Site Leadership - Lead day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard of quality., • Programme Management - Oversee scheduling, sequencing and short-term planning to ensure timely delivery across fast-paced construction projects., • Coordination - Work closely with design teams, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve issues efficiently and maintain progress., • Quality & Safety - Drive high standards of workmanship and enforce robust health & safety practices on site., • Client Interaction - Act as the main on-site contact, building strong relationships and ensuring client expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle. What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as Site Manager on commercial or industrial schemes with 4+ years experience, • Background working on projects in the £5m-£12m range, • Strong understanding of design & build delivery and JCT contracts, • Ability to manage multiple trades and coordinate fast-moving projects, • Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills, • SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), First Aid essential;, • Full UK driving licenceWhat’s on Offer, • Salary of £40,000 - £55,000 DOE + car allowance + benefits, • Opportunity to deliver a variety of commercial and industrial projects, • Long-term progression within a stable and expanding regional contractor, • Strong pipeline of secured work across the Thames ValleyHow to ApplyIf you are interested in this Site Manager opportunity in Wokingham, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell at the Hays Southampton office for a confidential discussion. # 4795985

Project Manager - Berkshire Project Manager - BerkshireSalary: £62,000 - £74,000 + Car Allowance Location: Berkshire Sector: Education | Commercial | Leisure | Healthcare | IndustrialType: New Build & Refurbishment Projects (Value: £2m-£8m+) About the RoleWe are working in partnership with a well-established regional building contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead a variety of new build and refurbishment schemes across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and surrounding counties. Projects typically range between £2 Million and £8 Million, spanning a diverse portfolio of sectors including education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, and industrial. You will take full ownership of projects from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring safe delivery, technical excellence, and strong commercial outcomes.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable contractor with a strong regional presence, a healthy pipeline of work, and a supportive senior leadership team. Project Delivery • Lead projects through all phases: pre-construction, delivery, and handover., • Coordinate design consultants and ensure technical information is managed effectively., • Oversee daily site operations, ensuring programme, cost, and quality standards are met., • Act as the principal point of contact for clients throughout the project duration.Commercial & Contract Management, • Take responsibility for project budgets, cost reporting, and contractual obligations., • Work closely with commercial teams to ensure projects achieve agreed financial targets., • Manage risk, identify issues early, and implement mitigation strategies.Leadership & Team Development, • Provide clear leadership to site teams, subcontractors, and consultants., • Promote a proactive and collaborative site culture, with a strong focus on safety., • Mentor and support junior team members as part of wider team development.What We’re Looking For, • Proven experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects for a main contractor., • Strong understanding of sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, leisure, or industrial., • Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to drive project performance., • Commercially aware, with experience of JCT or NEC forms of contract., • Capable of leading projects of varying complexity and value., • Relevant construction-related degree or professional qualificationSalary & Benefits, • £68,000 - £72,000 (experience dependent), • Car allowance, • Annual performance bonus, • Company pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • Ongoing professional development and progression opportunitiesHow to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell at Hays for a confidential discussion. # 4771423

Transfer Pricing Senior Manager job ACA CTA Reading Berkshire Your new company My client is seeking an experienced and strategic Transfer Pricing Senior Manager to lead global transfer pricing operations, ensure compliance with international regulations, and partner with senior leadership to support cross-border business initiatives. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels at navigating complex tax environments, leading high-performing teams, and shaping robust transfer pricing strategies in a multinational organisation. Flexible with hybrid working, 2 days in the office on the outskirts of Reading. Your new role You will: • Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation’s global transfer pricing strategy in alignment with business goals., • Advise executive leadership on tax-efficient business models, supply chain structures, and intercompany financing., • Assess and refine transfer pricing methodologies to ensure alignment with OECD guidelines and local regulations., • Oversee the preparation and review of all transfer pricing documentation, including Master File, Local Files, and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR)., • Ensure compliance with reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions., • Manage responses to tax authority enquiries, audits, and risk assessments., • Lead complex financial modelling and benchmarking analyses to support intercompany pricing decisions., • Analyse business performance, forecast margin impacts, and evaluate operational changes for transfer pricing implications., • Partner with FP&A and accounting teams to ensure accurate implementation of policies in actuals and budgets., • Collaborate with tax, finance, legal, supply chain, and commercial teams across regions to support business initiatives., • Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on transfer pricing principles and compliance requirements., • Present strategies, risks, and opportunities to senior management and the board as needed., • Lead and mentor a team of transfer pricing professionals, ensuring high-quality deliverables and continuous development., • Manage external advisors, ensuring efficient and cost-effective project execution., • Monitor global tax developments, including OECD BEPS updates, digital tax initiatives, and local law changes., • Evaluate and mitigate transfer pricing risks, designing controls and governance frameworks to ensure compliance. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accounting or tax professional, CTA or ACA qualified or equivalent. 8+ years of transfer pricing or international tax experience, ideally in a multinational corporation or Big Four environment. Proven track record of leading complex projects and managing global stakeholders. Experience with OECD guidelines, BEPS requirements, and multi-jurisdictional regulations. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary dependent on experience of up to £120,0000 plus bonus and benefits. Flexible working options available with hybrid working of two days in the office What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to james.clark2@hays.com, or call us now on 01256633150 If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4785746

As Head of Business Change, you will lead the organisation’s enterprise‑wide change capability — spanning the PMO, project delivery, business analysis, testing, and continuous improvement. Your mission is to ensure all business and technology change is delivered on time, on budget, and to a consistently high standard, while building a mature, scalable delivery function that supports long‑term transformation. This is a pivotal leadership role working for one of our high profile clients, at the heart of strategic change, shaping how the organisation prioritises, governs, and delivers its full change portfolio. What you’ll lead You will own the full change delivery lifecycle, overseeing the enterprise project portfolio, prioritisation processes, governance standards, and delivery methodologies. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams across: • Enterprise PMO, • Business Analysis, • Testing & Quality Assurance, • Continuous Improvement You’ll work closely with technology leaders, business stakeholders, external partners, and delivery suppliers to ensure change is well defined, well governed, and delivered effectively — from operational enhancements to major transformation programmes. You will be accountable for: • A prioritised, strategically aligned Change Plan, • Strong portfolio governance including stage gates, RAG reporting, dependency management, and capacity planning, • Successful delivery of all business and IT change through to benefits realisation, • Consistent use of delivery methodologies across waterfall, agile, and hybrid models, • High‑quality business analysis, requirements definition, and traceability, • Robust test strategies, defect management, and go‑live readiness, • Continuous improvement of delivery processes, workflows, and capability Required experience • Senior leadership in change, PMO, or delivery roles, • Background in infrastructure, telecoms, or asset‑intensive environments, • Proven success managing multi‑project portfolios with measurable outcomes, • Deep knowledge of PMO operations: governance, stage gates, portfolio reporting, financial tracking, capacity planning, • Strong delivery capability across agile and waterfall, • Leadership in business analysis, including requirements engineering and process mapping, • Testing leadership: test strategy, defect management, UAT, go‑live readiness, • Excellent communication, influencing, and senior stakeholder engagement, • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and uplift delivery capability, • Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, benefits tracking

Infrastructure Intelligence Lead Permanent Reading - 2 days/week hybrid Turn data into insight. Improve performance. Enable smarter infrastructure decisions. The Infrastructure Intelligence Lead plays a critical role in delivering insight that improves the reliability, efficiency, and value of MBNL’s network infrastructure. Sitting within the Infrastructure directorate, this role uses data, analytics, and performance frameworks to provide a clear view of asset performance—supporting maintenance, investment, and operational decision‑making. Working closely with Asset Management, Operations, and senior stakeholders, the role translates complex data into actionable insight that protects service, reduces risk, and drives continuous improvement. Why this role matters: MBNL’s ability to deliver high‑quality network performance depends on strong data, clear insight, and informed decision‑making. This role provides the evidence base that underpins performance improvement, risk management, and investment prioritisation. By embedding consistent metrics, robust analytics, and clear reporting, this role helps MBNL operate more efficiently, respond proactively to risks, and maximise value from its infrastructure assets. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office. What you’ll be here to do: You’ll lead performance insight and analytics across infrastructure, enabling better decisions and stronger operational outcomes. You’ll: • Define, track, and evolve KPIs and KRIs across asset health, reliability, availability, safety, cost, and service performance, • Build dashboards and reports that translate complex data into clear, actionable insight for stakeholders, • Analyse trends, variances, and root causes, quantifying impact on cost, risk, and service outcomes, • Benchmark performance against internal targets and industry standards, • Source, integrate, and assure data from multiple systems, ensuring accuracy and integrity, • Develop repeatable analytics and reporting processes to support consistent insight, • Support asset and reliability programmes, including maintenance strategy and lifecycle optimisation, • Provide evidence to inform investment decisions and operational interventions, • Support governance processes, including performance reporting, assurance, and audit requirements, • Identify opportunities for automation, improved data quality, and continuous improvement Who we’re looking for You’re a data‑driven professional with strong analytical capability and a focus on turning insight into practical outcomes. You’re comfortable working across technical and operational teams, communicating complex information clearly, and influencing decision‑making. You’ll bring: • Experience in performance analysis within infrastructure, operations, or asset‑intensive environments, • Strong data and analytics skills (Excel, SQL, and Power BI or similar tools), • Understanding of asset management concepts, including reliability and lifecycle planning, • The ability to translate data into clear recommendations for operational and senior stakeholders If you also have the following, we’re especially interested in talking to you: • Experience with EAM/CMMS systems, IoT/telemetry data, ISO 55000 frameworks, or regulated sectors., • Professional certifications: Data/BI (e.g., Microsoft Power BI/Data Analyst Associate), Reliability/Asset Management (e.g., IAM Certificate, CMRP), Project/Process (e.g., Lean Six Sigma)

Pre‑Contract Manager We are seeking an experienced Pre‑Contract Manager to lead the full pre‑construction process for high‑quality CAT A and CAT B commercial & Laboratory fit‑out projects. This is a senior, influential role with full ownership of bids from enquiry to contract award, leading estimating, design, services, procurement and consultant engagement, and acting as a key client‑facing figure during the tender stage. The Role You will be responsible for ensuring all bids are commercially sound, fully scoped, buildable, and de‑risked, and that projects are handed over to delivery teams with clarity and confidence. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end‑to‑end pre‑contract and bid process for CAT A & CAT B fit‑out projects., • Set bid strategy, programme, resourcing and commercial approach., • Manage and coordinate estimating, design management, services (MEP), procurement and consultant input., • Review tender documentation, identify risks and opportunities, and produce robust assumptions, exclusions and clarifications., • Lead value engineering and alternative proposals where appropriate., • Oversee supply‑chain tendering, evaluation and subcontractor selection., • Coordinate outline programmes, methodology and logistics strategies., • Act as senior point of contact for clients, PMs, QSs, consultants and landlords., • Lead tender interviews and presentations., • Support commercial negotiations and contract finalisation under JCT D&B 2024., • Ensure a structured handover to project delivery teams. About You You will be a confident, commercially astute pre‑construction professional with a strong interiors background and the ability to lead multiple tenders at pace. Experience & Skills • 7–10+ years experience within commercial fit-out/interiors contracting., • Proven delivery of CAT A and CAT B projects under Design & Build., • Strong understanding of:, • Fit‑out construction methodology, • MEP coordination and interfaces, • Landlord and base‑build constraints, • Solid working knowledge of JCT Design & Build 2024., • Experience leading bids typically ranging from £500k to £10m+., • Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills., • Able to balance commercial rigor with practical delivery reality. Qualifications • Degree or equivalent experience in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Building Services or similar., • Professional memberships (RICS / CIOB / CIBSE) are desirable but not essential.

Senior Buyer – Engineering Manufacturing 📍 Reading | Permanent | £45,000 - £60,000 Do you enjoy being hands-on in procurement while still influencing strategy and supplier direction? Are you looking for a role where you can shape how a procurement function operates? Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments delivering bespoke projects for high-profile clients? We're partnering with a long-established, family-run engineering manufacturer that designs and produces bespoke mechanical and electrical components for customers across aerospace, defence, automotive and wider mobility sectors. With over 50 years of heritage, c.£25m turnover and a highly collaborative culture, the business is now looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to play a key role in supporting continued growth and operational improvement. The Opportunity This is a highly visible, hands-on procurement role where you’ll manage supplier relationships, support project delivery and help shape purchasing processes across the business. You’ll work closely with engineering, operations and leadership teams, balancing day-to-day buying activity with continuous improvement initiatives. What You’ll Be Doing • Managing supplier relationships across mechanical and electrical components, • Negotiating pricing, lead times and delivery performance, • Supporting bespoke customer projects from sourcing through to delivery, • Identifying opportunities for cost reduction, supplier improvement and process optimisation, • Working closely with engineering and production teams to support operational objectives, • Helping shape procurement processes and supplier strategy as the business grows What They’re Looking For • Experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role within manufacturing or engineering, • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, • Experience purchasing technical or engineered components, • Comfortable operating in a hands-on SME environment, • Proactive, organised and commercially minded approach Why Consider This Role? • Opportunity to influence and shape the procurement function, • Varied role supporting bespoke, project-led manufacturing, • Family-run business with strong heritage and collaborative culture, • Exposure to multiple high-technology sectors, • Visible role with direct interaction across the business If you’re a Senior Buyer looking for a role with ownership, variety and progression potential, please Apply Now!

Senior Project Manager Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to already hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a Digital HR SaaS/COTS solution, • Manage the full project lifecycle, including RFP, supplier selection, implementation, go-live, hypercare, and transition to BAU, • Create and maintain project plans, governance, reporting, risk, and budget controls, • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including HR, Procurement, Finance, Commercial and Technical stakeholders, • Manage external delivery partners and systems integrators to ensure delivery against milestones and quality standards, • Support contract mobilisation and ensure compliance with governance, architecture, and security frameworks, • Drive issue resolution, dependency management, and stakeholder communication at senior level, • Work closely with Product Owners and Solution Architects to ensure business and technical alignment, • Lead PI Planning activities and support operational readiness and service transition Required Experience • Proven experience delivering HR SaaS / Digital HR transformation projects, • Delivered multiple HR implementations from RFP through to live operation, • Strong experience managing third-party suppliers and delivery partners, • Experience working within complex or regulated environments, • Strong stakeholder management and governance experience, • Agile / Hybrid delivery methodology experience, • Experience with Azure DevOps and assurance/security frameworks

Engineering Manager Location: Wokingham Salary: Competitive We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering capability and technical delivery across a complex, multi-site environment. This role combines people leadership, resource planning, and technical oversight, with responsibility for supporting the delivery of a portfolio of advanced engineering projects and products. You will play a key role in ensuring the business has the right engineering capability in place, while also providing technical leadership across bids, projects, production, and research activity. Working closely with leadership, product managers, and technical leads, you will help ensure engineering output is delivered to the highest standards of quality, governance, and customer satisfaction. The role This position has two main areas of responsibility: • Leading and developing the engineering function across the business., • Providing technical leadership for the a specialist Portfolio Team. You will take responsibility for engineering resource planning, capability development, design governance, and through-life product control, while also supporting strategic planning and helping remove technical blockers across the portfolio. Key responsibilities • Lead and manage the engineering team across multiple sites., • Develop engineering capability through training, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement., • Support staff development and performance management, ensuring the team remains suitably qualified and experienced., • Plan and allocate engineering resource based on business needs and project demand., • Provide technical leadership and oversight across IPT activities., • Work with Integrated Product leadership Team to support bids, project planning, estimates, and resource forecasts., • Ensure engineering processes, design governance, and good practice are followed., • Oversee through-life product configuration control., • Support delivery of the portfolio on time, to quality standards, and in line with customer requirements., • Contribute to strategic planning across technology, engineering resources, and operations., • Support risk management, work definition, and team performance improvement. Skills and experience required Essential • Significant experience in a relevant manufacturing or engineering environment., • Strong background in through-life product management., • Good understanding of electrical and software disciplines., • Experience leading small to medium engineering teams delivering electrical and software products., • Understanding of systems engineering and product lifecycle management., • Experience with industry standards, statutory compliance, and design reviews., • Working knowledge of ERP, PDM, or similar configuration control systems., • Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and streamline processes., • Experience managing people, development, and performance., • Strong capability in task estimating and resource planning., • Good understanding of project and risk management., • Experience working with high-profile customers and stakeholders. Desirable • Hands-on experience in primary engineering disciplines such as electrical or software., • Experience mentoring professional engineers., • Understanding of defence customer requirements., • Familiarity with electro-mechanical positioners and image processing technology., • Experience working in a matrix organisation. What we are looking for The successful candidate will be a confident engineering leader with strong technical judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance operational needs with strategic direction. You will be comfortable working in a complex environment, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring engineering delivery remains aligned with business objectives. You will need to be able to obtain SC clearance.

Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer. Bournemouth or Reading. About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have a brand-new opportunity for a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Bournemouth or Reading offices office. Bournemouth: we have maintained an office on the south coast for more than 45 years, building significant building services expertise and creating long-term relationships both locally and further afield. Reading: This is a thriving town that is seeing an exponential growth across many sectors. We are supporting transformational and sustainable change with major projects, such as Station Hill and many others. We are connecting with like-minded businesses and professionals in the area. We are eager to speak with candidates who have experience in commercial, residential, and mission-critical projects. We are large enough to provide stability and opportunity, and small enough to recognise our people as individuals. Driven by our vision, we are committed to positively impacting the relationship between people and the planet. We create high-performing buildings that address the challenges of climate change while also providing spaces that cater to the needs of modern living. As a Principal or Associate Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed and profitability is achieved. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of the electrical design services for multi-disciplinary projects across a number of building sectors., • Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards., • Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery This is a client-facing role, so you will be attending project meetings and disseminating / translating the brief within the project team., • Work with the team leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered., • Mentor and support our ‘next gen’ professionals, including apprentices and graduates. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects., • Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux., • Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors / architects in a design-oriented / consultant role., • Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity., • Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Technical Project Manager – eInvoicing Compliance (Contract) Duration: Initial 6 Months with likely extension Location: UK or Ireland (occasional travel to Reading or Dublin) Contract Type: Day Rate (Inside IR35 if UK based) Primark is delivering a major compliance programme to meet new EU eInvoicing and digital reporting regulations coming into force from 2025 onwards. We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead this high‑priority delivery and ensure we meet strict regulatory deadlines across multiple countries. This is a critical role with significant visibility, working across Tax, Finance, Technology, Engineering, and external partners. The Opportunity You will lead the implementation of a new eInvoicing and digital tax reporting solution, replacing bespoke country integrations with a universal, scalable model. The project is funded, in flight, and currently focused on Poland and France - experience in these jurisdictions is highly desirable. What You’ll Do • Lead the full project lifecycle from implementation through post‑go‑live support, • Drive delivery against aggressive regulatory timelines, • Manage multiple 3rd‑party partners and implementation teams, • Act as the bridge between Tax, Finance, Technology, and external fiscal advisors, • Run technical discussions and challenge requirements where needed, • Oversee cutover planning, AIS, and post‑go‑live triage, • Monitor progress, manage risks, and maintain clear reporting to senior stakeholders, • Ensure governance gates, compliance steps, and audit requirements are met, • Establish project cadence, communication plans, and cross‑functional alignment What You’ll Bring • Proven experience delivering eInvoicing compliance projects (e.g., Peppol, SAF-T, RTIR, VIDA, SII), • Strong knowledge of Poland and France digital tax requirements, • Experience managing complex, cross‑functional technical projects, • Ability to lead technical conversations and challenge assumptions, • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, • Experience with cutover planning, AIS, and portfolio reporting, • Ability to work under pressure and pivot quickly to protect timelines Why This Role Matters This programme is mandatory, high‑risk, and business‑critical. You will play a key role in ensuring Primark meets its legal obligations, avoids financial penalties, and establishes a scalable compliance model for future EU markets.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Project Manager to lead and support the successful delivery of strategic business change initiatives across a fast-paced and evolving organisation. This role is ideal for a commercially minded Project Manager who thrives on delivering business transformation, improving operational processes, and driving cross-functional collaboration. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to wider business objectives while maintaining strong governance and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in central Reading. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end delivery of business and transformation projects across multiple workstreams., • Drive business change initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption, engagement, and operational readiness across impacted teams., • Manage project governance, reporting, and controls in line with PMO standards and delivery frameworks., • Own and maintain RAID logs, ensuring risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies are proactively identified, tracked, and mitigated., • Facilitate stakeholder workshops, steering groups, and governance forums to support decision-making and project alignment., • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, resource forecasts, and status reporting., • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, Technology, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, and third-party suppliers., • Support procurement and commercial activities and ensure business requirements are clearly defined, documented, and translated into deliverable outcomes., • Track project budgets, financial forecasts, and delivery milestones while identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements., • Drive continuous improvement across project delivery, business processes, and operational ways of working. Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience working as a Business Project Manager within a complex business or transformation environment., • Strong experience delivering business change and operational transformation initiatives., • Demonstrable experience managing RAID logs, governance processes, and stakeholder reporting., • Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches., • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation., • Experience working with PMO frameworks, project controls, and reporting standards., • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and project financials.

Commercial Manager - Telecoms - Permanent - Reading - 2days/week in office Outline The Commercial Manager plays a key role within the Commercial directorate, responsible for managing supplier relationships and contracts across a defined portfolio. You’ll ensure robust commercial governance, effective supplier performance, and strong cost control across procurement and in-life contract management. Operating at the interface between business units, suppliers, and shareholders, you’ll provide expert commercial support that minimises risk, drives value, and enables successful delivery across programmes and projects. Why this role matters: Strong commercial management underpins the organisation’s ability to deliver value for shareholders while operating efficiently in a complex, multi-supplier environment. This role ensures contracts are well structured, suppliers are held to account, and commercial risks and costs are actively managed throughout the contract lifecycle. By embedding consistent commercial standards and proactive supplier management, you’ll help achieve better outcomes from the supply chain. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office. What you’ll be here to do: You’ll manage all commercial aspects of your supplier portfolio, from strategy through contract close-out. You will: • Own supplier relationships and the full commercial lifecycle including selection, contracting, in-life management, and exit, • Ensure all commercial activity complies with internal commercial policy, governance, and delegation frameworks, • Lead tenders, negotiations, and contract awards in line with business and shareholder requirements, • Negotiate pricing, identify savings opportunities, and drive opex efficiency, • Draft, negotiate, and manage framework and project contracts in partnership with Legal, • Manage contract change control, risk, and dispute resolution up to Director level, • Track supplier performance against contractual KPIs and drive corrective action where required, • Maintain accurate contract and pricing data within internal systems, • Support audits and provide clear commercial reporting and insight, • Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including shareholder forums, • Challenge the status quo and bring market insight to drive continuous improvement Who we’re looking for: You’re a commercially astute professional with strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships. You’re comfortable operating independently, influencing stakeholders, and delivering results in fast-paced environments. You’ll have: • Experience negotiating complex framework or strategic contracts, • Strong supplier and contract management experience, • Good understanding of contract law and commercial risk, • Telecommunications industry experience, • The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities If you also have the following, we’re especially interested: • Professional qualifications (e.g. MCIPS) and experience in JV or multi-stakeholder environments

Category Manager - Utilities £50,000 - £62,000 + bonus + benefits Reading (Hybrid) 2 days/week on site We’re working with a utilities company embarking on a huge business wide upgrade programme and investing heavily in infrastructure, digital, and retail operations. As part of this evolution, we’re searching for a commercially sharp Procurement Category Manager to lead a strategically critical portfolio. This is a highly visible role where category-specific experience is less important than your potential and your ability to be strategic and put together intelligent category plans and build relationships with stakeholders and the supply chain. You will act as the commercial authority across one of 5 key categories, ensuring market-leading commercial models and robust supplier governance. The Opportunity As Category Manager, you will: • Lead and deliver end-to-end category strategies, • Support major infrastructure and technology project delivery contracts, • Provide commercial insight across supply markets, • Own a high-value supplier portfolio, • Embed best-practice commercial governance across senior stakeholder groups, • Balance value creation with commercial risk and supply resilience, • Influence, challenge and partner with senior business leaders What you'll need: • Proven experience in category management role putting together category plans, • Experience managing complex, high-value categories, • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at senior level, • Deep awareness of market and supply chain dynamics, trends and risk management, • Strong negotiation capability across complex contractual environments, • This is a role for someone who recognises that slick category management is central to strong operational resilience and doesn't see category management as a function of buying - but more as an essential strategic role and an 'enabler' to the wider business Package includes: Excellent salary, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, private medical cover, competitive pension scheme, plus a flexible benefits platform. If you’re an experienced category manager looking to step into a high-impact role, we’d be pleased to arrange a confidential discussion.

Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer Bournemouth or Reading About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our Electrical team based in either our Bournemouth or Reading office. With more than 45 years’ presence on the south coast —beginning in Bournemouth—we’ve developed deep commercial-sector expertise and long-standing relationships locally and beyond. Reading is a thriving town experiencing rapid growth across many sectors, and our teams are delivering transformational, sustainable projects—including Station Hill and other major schemes—that are shaping the region. We’re actively connecting with likeminded businesses and professionals in the area; if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch or join us for a coffee and a conversation. We are a recognised leader in the built environment, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, and complex engineering sectors. Our work spans cutting-edge healthcare and research facilities, high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments projects that push boundaries and deliver real-world impact. Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. You will own project deliverables, manage elements of the internal delivery team, and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors to ensure holistic, compliant and commercially aware solutions. You will typically lead defined elements and smaller projects (Engineer) or take full lead responsibility for larger schemes and broader client engagement (Senior Engineer). You will be helping to develop junior staff and foster relationships that support future business growth. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Take briefs and deliver electrical design work from inception through to completion., • Produce electrical calculations, drawings and technical documentation that comply with relevant regulations, design guides and client standards., • Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy across deliverables., • Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines (MEP and our specialist groups) and third‑party consultants., • Review and comment on technical information provided by contractors and sub‑contractors; check site installations against the design intent., • Attend and report at design team meetings, client meetings and project meetings., • Witness selected testing and commissioning activities and support handover documentation., • Manage own workload to meet programme deliverables and report progress to your line manager., • Contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues. Additional responsibilities for Senior Engineer: • Develop briefs and take responsibility for delivering a small project or the electrical discipline on a significant/complex scheme., • Exercise considerable autonomy and take ownership for technical decisions and project delivery within cost constraints., • Delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others; mentor and motivate colleagues across project teams., • Play an active role in commercial aspects (scope, risk, cost control) and ensure outputs meet project and budgetary requirements. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Building Services Engineering; industry membership preferred., • Working towards or holding IEng/CEng., • Strong technical competence in LV distribution, lighting, earthing/protection and emergency/standby systems; able to produce calculations and drawings., • Proficient with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical) and MS Office., • Able to work independently: deliver an element of a project (Engineer) or lead discipline/small projects and larger schemes (Senior)., • Effective communicator with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients/contractors., • Experience of site checking, witnessing testing/commissioning and reviewing contractor submissions., • Demonstrable commitment to meeting programmes and quality standards; commercially aware., • Supportive team player who mentors junior staff and pursues continuous professional development (Senior expected to supervise; Engineer to support). How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Head of Digital Learning Ciphr has created a brand new opportunity, Head of Digital Learning to shape our content team and influence exceptional customer experiences. As the Head of Digital Learning, you'll lead the content team, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations always keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do. You'll be the driving force behind customer onboarding, relationship management, and retention strategies while providing hands-on leadership and support to your team. Working closely with stakeholders across the wider CIPHR group, you'll use data-driven insights to optimise performance, identify growth opportunities, and continuously improve our ways of working to deliver outstanding service to our customers. At Ciphr our priority is ensuring that the work we do is adding value to our customers whilst also working in a way that allows the Ciphr team to feel valued in their roles. We want to give you the opportunity to embrace your role with Ciphr and, in return, we can offer you an open and friendly work environment where your input and ideas are welcomed. Flexibility is key so this role can be based anywhere within the UK if you are happy to attend ad hoc meetings. We also have an office in Reading, Berkshire that all Ciphr employees are welcome to utilise. If you are interested in a change do have a look below at what we can offer you. Location: This role offers a flexible working pattern, collaborating in our Reading office approximately twice a month. What you’ll be doing as our Head of Digital Learning: • Provide daily leadership, coaching, and problem-solving support to help team members succeed and develop in their roles, • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, acting as an escalation point and ensuring their ongoing success and satisfaction, • Drive performance and accountability through regular data analysis, reporting, and insight sharing that informs team priorities and improvements, • Champion process improvement initiatives that streamline workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance the overall customer experience, • Collaborate effectively with wider Ciphr group stakeholders to align content team objectives with organizational goals and leverage cross-functional resources What good looks like : • Customers consistently report high satisfaction and help drive measurable improvements in retention rates and organic growth, • The team operates efficiently with clear processes that minimise waste, reduce turnaround times, and create a smooth experience for both customers and team members, • Customer escalations are resolved swiftly and professionally, with root causes identified and preventative measures implemented to avoid recurrence, • Team members feel supported, engaged, and empowered in their roles, demonstrating growing capabilities and confidence in handling complex situations, • Sales leads are identified through strong customer relationships and proactive engagement, • Performance data is regularly analysed and translated into actionable insights that drive continuous improvement across the team What you'll need to succeed: • Proven experience in customer-facing team leadership, with a track record of building strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer experiences, • Strong project management skills with the ability to balance strategic oversight and hands-on execution when required, • Excellent coaching and leadership, with experience developing team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, • Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics and insights to drive decision-making and performance improvements, • Technical aptitude and learning platform with the ability to support both team upskilling and customer technical queries, • Commercial awareness and ability to identify sales opportunities while supporting business development efforts What we offer you: Ciphr has a benefits package which has you and your family in mind. As well as offering you the opportunity to work with a great team, be part of a growing company and have the chance to learn and enhance your knowledge and qualifications, we offer: • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Family National Trust Membership, • Birthday day off, • Religious holiday swap, • Family forming support - e.g., time off for family forming appointments or to support your partner, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • Work from Anywhere for 4 weeks per year, • Volunteering days for 2 days per year, • Cycle to work scheme, • Pension, • Health cash plan, • Life assurance, • Technology/home improvements Loans, • Perks at Work – access to exclusive discounts, cinema tickets, etc., • Regular training, • £1,500 employee referral scheme, • Medical Cover and Dental cover (after 6 months’ service), • Income Protection insurance (after 12 months’ service) About Ciphr: Ciphr is a leading UK-based provider of integrated HR, payroll, learning and recruitment solutions. Ciphr’s integrated HCM platform helps organisations manage their end-to-end employee lifecycle so they can deliver an amazing employee experience. With Ciphr, organisations can be confident they can access all their people data in one place, thanks to secure, time-saving integrations between our own solutions and API connections to specialist, third-party tools. We are all about people at Ciphr. Our values are trust, service excellence, authenticity, and accountability. We want you to bring your authentic self to work giving you the space to be yourself whether that is creative, outgoing, quiet, courageous, observant or any other attributes you may have. Ciphr welcomes all kinds of people to the team and would love you to come and join us!

We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Project Manager to lead and support the successful delivery of strategic business change initiatives across a fast-paced and evolving organisation. This role is ideal for a commercially minded Project Manager who thrives on delivering business transformation, improving operational processes, and driving cross-functional collaboration. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to wider business objectives while maintaining strong governance and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. This is a 12 month fixed term contract offering great benefits. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in central Reading. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end delivery of business and transformation projects across multiple workstreams., • Drive business change initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption, engagement, and operational readiness across impacted teams., • Manage project governance, reporting, and controls in line with PMO standards and delivery frameworks., • Own and maintain RAID logs, ensuring risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies are proactively identified, tracked, and mitigated., • Facilitate stakeholder workshops, steering groups, and governance forums to support decision-making and project alignment., • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, resource forecasts, and status reporting., • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, Technology, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, and third-party suppliers., • Support procurement and commercial activities and ensure business requirements are clearly defined, documented, and translated into deliverable outcomes., • Track project budgets, financial forecasts, and delivery milestones while identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements., • Drive continuous improvement across project delivery, business processes, and operational ways of working. Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience working as a Business Project Manager within a complex business or transformation environment., • Strong experience delivering business change and operational transformation initiatives., • Demonstrable experience managing RAID logs, governance processes, and stakeholder reporting., • Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches., • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation., • Experience working with PMO frameworks, project controls, and reporting standards., • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and project financials.

Commercial Manager Permanent Reading - 2 days per week hybrid Protect value. Drive savings. Enable strong supplier performance. The Commercial Manager plays a key role within MBNL’s Commercial directorate, responsible for managing supplier relationships and contracts across a defined portfolio. You’ll ensure robust commercial governance, effective supplier performance, and strong cost control across procurement and in‑life contract management. Operating at the interface between business, suppliers, and shareholders, you’ll provide expert commercial support that minimises risk, drives value, and enables successful delivery across MBNL programmes and projects. Why this role matters: Strong commercial management underpins MBNL’s ability to deliver value for shareholders while operating efficiently in a complex, multi‑supplier environment. This role ensures contracts are well‑structured, suppliers are held to account, and commercial risks and costs are actively managed throughout the contract lifecycle. By embedding consistent commercial standards and proactive supplier management, you’ll help MBNL achieve better outcomes from its supply chain. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office. What you’ll be here to do: You’ll manage all commercial aspects of your supplier portfolio, from strategy through contract close‑out. You’ll: • Own supplier relationships and the full commercial lifecycle including selection, contracting, in‑life management, and exit, • Ensure all commercial activity complies with MBNL commercial policy, governance, and delegation frameworks, • Lead tenders, negotiations, and contract awards in line with shareholder and business requirements, • Negotiate pricing, identify savings opportunities, and drive opex efficiency, • Draft, negotiate, and manage framework and project contracts in partnership with Legal, • Manage contract change control, risk, and dispute resolution up to Director level, • Track supplier performance against contractual KPIs and drive corrective action where required, • Maintain accurate contract and pricing data within MBNL systems, • Support audits and provide clear commercial reporting and insight, • Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including shareholder forums, • Challenge the status quo and bring market insight to drive continuous improvement Who we’re looking for: You’re a commercially astute professional with strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships. You’re comfortable operating independently, influencing stakeholders, and delivering results in fast‑paced environments. You’ll have: • Experience negotiating complex framework or strategic contracts, • Strong supplier and contract management experience, • Good understanding of contract law and commercial risk, • The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities If you also have the following, we’re especially interested in talking to you: • Professional qualifications (e.g. MCIPS) and experience in JV or multi‑stakeholder environments.

Chief Operating Officer (Ref: 196617) Location: Wokingham Contact: daniel.scott@forsythbarnes.com Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 About Us We are partnering with a fast-growing, technology-led business operating within the retail and B2B services sector, currently undergoing significant operational transformation and international growth. Following a period of sustained expansion, the business has consolidated multiple operating entities into a unified group structure and is now entering the next phase of its evolution. With a major ERP transformation underway, international expansion plans across Europe, Australia and the US, and ongoing acquisition activity, the organisation is investing heavily in operational scalability, governance and customer delivery excellence. The business operates in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, supporting globally recognised brands and retail partners through a combination of technology, operational services and strategic partnerships. As part of its continued growth journey, the business is now seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join the executive leadership team and play a critical role in scaling operations, driving transformation and building the operational infrastructure required for long-term growth. Job Description Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will oversee day-to-day business operations while leading operational transformation, process optimisation and strategic delivery across the organisation. This role will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, customer onboarding excellence, service delivery performance and cross-functional alignment across operations, onboarding/client services and project delivery functions. The COO will work closely with the executive leadership team to implement business strategy, improve operational maturity and support the organisation through its next stage of growth and international expansion. This is a highly visible executive leadership position suited to an operationally focused leader who thrives in scale-up and transformation environments. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Lead and oversee day-to-day operational performance across the business Drive operational efficiency, scalability and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure customer SLA performance across fulfilment, delivery and operational services Oversee inventory management, stock control and supply chain performance Develop and implement operational frameworks, governance and reporting structures Support the rollout of future operational services and capabilities Customer Onboarding & Client Services Oversee customer onboarding processes to ensure seamless client experiences Improve onboarding efficiency, customer journey and service delivery processes Lead support strategy development across multiple customer sectors Drive optimisation of operational workflows and service processes Project & Transformation Leadership Oversee delivery of operational and strategic transformation projects Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business objectives Implement structured project governance and accountability frameworks Support ongoing ERP development, optimisation and associated operational programmes Strategic Growth & Partnerships Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders Support operational readiness for international growth and market expansion Collaborate with leadership teams across sales, technology, product and finance Identify opportunities to improve operational scalability and customer experience Leadership & Culture Lead, mentor and develop high-performing operational teams Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement Act as a key member of the executive leadership team Represent the business externally with clients, partners and industry stakeholders Requirements Proven experience operating as a COO, Operations Director or senior operational leader within a high-growth business Strong track record of scaling operational teams and improving operational performance Experience leading operational transformation, process optimisation and business change initiatives Strong understanding of B2B operations, customer onboarding and service delivery environments Experience overseeing cross-functional operational teams Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, evolving and entrepreneurial environments Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilities Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills Experience working alongside executive leadership teams Exposure to ERP transformation, operational systems implementation or large-scale change programmes is highly desirable International operations or multi-market experience would be advantageous Benefits Executive leadership opportunity within a high-growth business Opportunity to play a key role in operational transformation and international expansion High-impact position with direct influence on business strategy and operational direction Collaborative and entrepreneurial leadership environment Competitive executive salary package Hybrid working flexibility following initial onboarding period Other Location: Wokingham, Berkshire Working Pattern: Primarily onsite (4 days per week expected) Reporting To: Group CEO Direct Reports: Head of Operations Head of Onboarding & Client Services Project Manager This is an excellent opportunity for an operational leader looking to make a tangible impact within a scaling, transformation-focused business entering an exciting new phase of growth.

Project Manager | Project Co-Ordinator IT Delivery | Coordination | SAP | S4/HANA £325 a day Outside IR35 Contract: Initial 3 month contract Location: Reading 4 days a week We’re hiring an IT Project Manager with SAP systems experience, managing the day to day running of Projects within the SAP IT team. You’ll help oversee end to end project execution, governance and tracking with SAP environments. Key Responsibilities • Ensuring alignment of project activities within an SAP environment (S4/HANA), • Drive governance, tracking milestones and ensuring adherence to PRINCE2 / Agile frameworks, • Lead regular project reporting, including status updates, RAID logs and work closely with stakeholders Requirements • Experience working in a SAP environment (E.g S4/HANA, CO-PA sub module experience would be extremely beneficial), • Proven experience in as a Project Manager in complex, cross functional environments, • Formal project management training (PRINCE2, PMP, or SAP Activate) Immediate interviews available – apply now to be considered.

• Commercial Manager (Infrastructure Build), • Perm, • Reading | Hybrid, • You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship Protect value. Drive savings. Enable strong supplier performance. The Commercial Manager plays a key role within MBNL’s Commercial directorate, responsible for managing supplier relationships and contracts across a defined portfolio. You’ll ensure robust commercial governance, effective supplier performance, and strong cost control across procurement and in‑life contract management. Operating at the interface between business, suppliers, and shareholders, you’ll provide expert commercial support that minimises risk, drives value, and enables successful delivery across MBNL programmes and projects. Why this role matters: Strong commercial management underpins MBNL’s ability to deliver value for shareholders while operating efficiently in a complex, multi‑supplier environment. This role ensures contracts are well‑structured, suppliers are held to account, and commercial risks and costs are actively managed throughout the contract lifecycle. By embedding consistent commercial standards and proactive supplier management, you’ll help MBNL achieve better outcomes from its supply chain. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office. What you’ll be here to do: You’ll manage all commercial aspects of your supplier portfolio, from strategy through contract close‑out. You’ll: • Own supplier relationships and the full commercial lifecycle including selection, contracting, in‑life management, and exit, • Ensure all commercial activity complies with MBNL commercial policy, governance, and delegation frameworks, • Lead tenders, negotiations, and contract awards in line with shareholder and business requirements, • Negotiate pricing, identify savings opportunities, and drive opex efficiency, • Draft, negotiate, and manage framework and project contracts in partnership with Legal, • Manage contract change control, risk, and dispute resolution up to Director level, • Track supplier performance against contractual KPIs and drive corrective action where required, • Maintain accurate contract and pricing data within MBNL systems, • Support audits and provide clear commercial reporting and insight, • Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including shareholder forums, • Challenge the status quo and bring market insight to drive continuous improvement Who we’re looking for: You’re a commercially astute professional with strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships. You’re comfortable operating independently, influencing stakeholders, and delivering results in fast‑paced environments. You’ll have: • Experience negotiating complex framework or strategic contracts, • Strong supplier and contract management experience, • Good understanding of contract law and commercial risk, • Telecommunications industry experience, • The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities If you also have the following, we’re especially interested in talking to you: • Professional qualifications (e.g. MCIPS) and experience in JV or multi‑stakeholder environments.

As The largest independent global SAP solutions provider serving the public sector as well as offering specialist skills in media and entertainment. We bring deep expertise combined with advanced technologies to enable organizations to modernise so they can run at the speed of today’s business. We know how to navigate the extraordinary complexities of international businesses and public sector organizations, working with stakeholders to drive change and create agile organizations of tomorrow using the technologies of today. The company is entering a multi-year growth phase, with a clear ambition to scale its clients product offering, and expand market presence across the UK, Asia and the Middle East, and build organisational capability that accelerates value creation. Role Information • Department: HR, • Location: Head Office, UK, Reading, • Reporting To: CFO, • Direct Reports : 5, • Employment Type: Full-time Role Purpose As the Global HR Director this role will support our global workforce of over +800 professionals through a critical period of evolution and requires a high-impact, transformational leader who can design and execute a global people strategy aimed at professionalising our HR operations for the next phase of growth. The expectation is that this role will be the architect for implementing a new culture and values, employing best-practice performance frameworks and enabling our new target organisational design that ensures excellence across all functions. Beyond owning the traditional HR oversight responsibilities we are looking for a commercially astute leader who can operate at pace, lead from the front, make bold decisions and turn the strategic vision into tangible results. Core HR Responsibilities • Global HR Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the existing HR team to achieve best-in-class performance. Utilise your expertise to evaluate the current function and determine the optimal structure, reporting lines, and individual responsibilities to drive efficiency., • Global HR Oversight: Direct the daily operations of a distributed HR function, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across all international territories., • Reward & Benefits: Manage global compensation structures, payroll alignment, and benefits packages to ensure the business remains competitive and compliant in every region., • Talent Acquisition & Lifecycle: Oversee end-to-end recruitment strategies to attract top-tier software and managed services talent, while managing seamless onboarding and offboarding., • Employee Relations & Compliance: Act as the final point of escalation for complex ER matters, including sensitive investigations, disciplinary matters, formal grievances and ensure the business remains fully compliant with diverse local labor laws., • Data Integrity & Insight: Maintain the accuracy of people data and utilize HR analytics to provide the executive team with regular insights into headcount, turnover, and engagement for our monthly board reporting. Transformational responsibilities: • Organizational Design: Support the management team in executing the newly designed target operating model from an HR standpoint., • Performance Management: Overhaul legacy appraisal systems to design and implement a high-performance culture focused on measurable outcomes, continuous feedback, and professional rigor., • Culture & Values Integration: Lead the road map for a new culture and values, embedding them into every touchpoint of the employee experience to drive unity., • Strategic Incentive Design: Partner with the executive management team to architect and implement global bonus plans that are directly mapped to core business outcomes and key performance indicators (KPIs)., • Diagnose & Professionalise processes: Audit and overhaul existing legacy processes to instill corporate best practices, moving the business from a reactive to a proactive HR model., • Succession & Leadership Development: Identify high-potential talent and build robust succession plans to ensure the business is "growth-ready" at the leadership level., • Future Policy Redesign: Lead a comprehensive diagnostic and overhaul of all existing HR policies and processes and transform legacy frameworks into modern, scalable, and agile future-state systems., • Retention & Turnover Strategy: Develop and execute a data-driven global strategy to increase employee retention and significantly reduce staff turnover. This involves diagnosing the root causes of attrition and implementing targeted initiatives - from engagement programs to enhanced career pathways - that foster long-term commitment and stability across all regions., • Benchmarking: Establish a rigorous annual benchmarking process to evaluate our compensation and benefits packages against global industry standards. Ensure our total reward offering remains highly competitive within the managed services and software sectors to attract and retain top-tier talent. Success Measures / Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Provide a 180 day plan for core responsibilities & priorities., • Quality & accuracy of deliverables., • Timeliness of project or task completion., • Stakeholder / customer satisfaction levels., • Team productivity & engagement., • Compliance with policies and regulatory standards., • Staff turnover rates / survey engagement and ratings. Skills & Experience - Essential • Executive HR Leadership: 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years as a HR Director within a global organization., • High Energy & Gravitas: Charismatic, highly motivated, and driven to operate at pace while confidently influencing board-level stakeholders, • Sector Expertise: Proven experience within a managed services or professional services model. Needs to understand the commercial drivers of a business where timesheets, billable hours, and utilization are core to the organizational makeup., • Transformational Toolkit: Track record of professionalizing HR functions with expertise across the full HR value chain, specifically in organizational design, the architecture of bonus schemes, and the execution of global talent strategies., • Global Footprint: Demonstrable success in a multi-region role, with specific expertise navigating the labor markets, cultural nuances, and compliance landscapes of the UK, India, and the Middle East., • Talent Management: Expert-level ability in designing talent acquisition strategies, leadership development programs, and internal communication frameworks that drive high employee engagement., • Autonomy & Commercial Ownership: Highly comfortable operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and scaling environments. Takes full ownership of the HR domain, proactively providing strategic recommendations and driving execution without the need for micro-management., • Stakeholder Mastery: Exceptional communication skills with the gravitas to influence board-level stakeholders and the ability to act as a commercially-minded advisor to the executive team., • Global Mobility: Flexibility and willingness to travel regionally and globally as required to support our international offices., • Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of HRIS, data analytics tools, and modern HR technologies to drive evidence-based decision-making. Skills and Experience - Desirable • Advanced degree or professional certification., • Experience in global territories beyond UK, India and Middle East., • Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma)., • Working knowledge of DarwinBox and SAP., • Previous experience in change consultancy organisation/environment., • Experience leveraging AI-enabled HR operations to automate workflows and optimize analytics., • Navigating private equity backed environments or businesses undergoing rapid growth, with a proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced, and chaotic landscape., • Experience within the technology sector—ideally the SAP ecosystem—coupled with a strong understanding of offshore delivery challenges and cross-cultural alignment. Hybrid Flexible working Model.

Job Title: Programme Technical Manager (Water/Wastewater) Location: Thames Water Region (Hybrid – 2–3 days office/site) Salary: Up to £89,000 + £5,800 Car Allowance Shift Type: Monday – Friday (36 hours) Benefits: Bonus, Private Healthcare, Enhanced Pension, 26–30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays The Opportunity We are supporting a major UK infrastructure organisation in appointing two Programme Technical Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale water and wastewater treatment programmes valued between £500m – £1bn. This is a senior leadership role with real influence—shaping technical strategy, driving performance across multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering critical infrastructure that supports long-term environmental and community resilience. If you are experienced in complex programme delivery and thrive in a strategic, high-impact environment, this role offers both scale and autonomy. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams, from junior engineers through to principal level, • Take ownership of technical delivery across major infrastructure programmes from concept through to handover, • Ensure projects are delivered to time, cost, quality, and safety expectations, • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to manage risk and drive outcomes, • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, partners, and regulatory bodies, • Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across programme delivery, • Support strategic planning including business cases and technical project briefs Requirements • Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with relevant professional membership, • Strong background in technical leadership within infrastructure, construction, or engineering environments, • Proven experience delivering complex, multi-year programmes, • Strong commercial and contractual awareness, • Experience with risk/value management across the full project lifecycle, • Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams, • Understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting infrastructure delivery, • Water sector experience advantageous but not essential What’s in it for you • Opportunity to lead nationally significant infrastructure programmes, • Hybrid working model with flexibility, • Competitive salary and car allowance, • Performance-related bonus, • Private medical cover and wellbeing support, • Generous pension scheme, • Long-term career progression within a major capital delivery environment About Us This opportunity sits within a forward-thinking infrastructure organisation undergoing a major transformation in how capital programmes are delivered. The focus is on innovation, sustainability, and long-term asset resilience. Apply Now If you are interested in leading large-scale engineering programmes with real impact, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Innovation Project Lead Reading £53,000 to £60,000 plus bonus We are hiring an Innovation Project Lead to shape and validate new digital business opportunities. This role focuses on taking early ideas through structured exploration, customer validation, and business case development to support clear investment decisions. You will lead end to end discovery work, define hypotheses and roadmaps, and coordinate cross functional teams across insight, technology, and commercial functions. The role combines hands on delivery with stakeholder management, turning complex inputs into clear, actionable direction for senior leaders. Key responsibilities include developing and testing early concepts using MVPs and pilots, analysing customer and market data, building business models, and supporting the transition of validated opportunities into delivery teams. We are looking for someone with experience in digital innovation, venture development, or early stage product work. You should be confident with customer validation, problem solution fit, and experimentation methods. Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work in ambiguous environments are essential. Experience with Lean Startup or Design Thinking is important. Exposure to AI, IoT, or digital platforms is beneficial. This is a high impact role offering strong visibility and the opportunity to shape future digital propositions. Please send me your cv to paul.culmer@xcede.com

Lead Project Controller Reading 12-Month Contract Paying up to £70p/h (Outside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to currently hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and update the Domain Master Schedule MS/DCS with activities and timelines., • Identify and flag scheduling criticalities (conflicts, delays)., • Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders (e.g., IMS)., • Identify Assumptions, Dependencies, and Exclusions (ADE)., • Identify potential risks and opportunities., • Manage and monitor dependencies to prevent delays., • Review and validate project assumptions regularly. Required Experience • Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large, complex programs or projects, preferably in aerospace and defence, • Hold an APMP / APM Certification, • Be a Certified Primavera P6 professional, • Strong expertise in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules using recognized methodologies (e.g., Critical Path Method), • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate timelines across cross-functional and international teams, • Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyse, and report on schedule performance, identifying risks and recommending mitigations, • Skilled in balancing resources and deadlines to ensure timely program delivery aligned with contractual and operational requirements, • Advanced problem-solving and risk management skills focused on schedule optimization and conflict resolution

EHS & Security Manager UK-based | Multi-site (Reading) Permanent | Full-time Are you an experienced EHS professional who thrives in high‑risk, high‑profile environments? A leading delivery partner operating on major UK infrastructure programmes is looking for an EHS & Security Manager to take ownership of Environmental, Safety, Health and Security performance across complex, regulated projects. EHS & Security Manager The Role As the organisation’s principal EHS & Security representative, you’ll: • Lead and embed robust EHS & security management systems across live projects, • Act as the trusted interface with a blue‑chip client and external regulators, • Review and approve all EHS documentation before client submission, • Drive incident investigation, risk management and continuous improvement, • Oversee contractor compliance, audits, and site inspections, • Champion a strong, proactive safety and security culture on site This is a high‑impact role with real influence at project and leadership level. EHS & Security Manager What We’re Looking For • 5+ years’ experience managing EHS & security on major construction, infrastructure or demolition projects (essential), • Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation, environmental compliance and security controls, • Degree (or equivalent) in Health & Safety, Environmental Management or similar, • Chartered / certified with IOSH, IEMA, IIRSM or similar (desirable), • A confident communicator who can challenge, influence and lead by example EHS & Security Manager Why Apply? • Work on nationally significant projects in a highly regulated environment, • High visibility role with genuine autonomy, • Opportunity to shape safety, sustainability and security standards from the top down If you’re a decisive, credible EHS leader looking for your next step into a critical, client‑facing role — we want to hear from you. Apply directly or message for a confidential conversation. Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. By applying through Green Folk Recruitment, you consent to share your information with our client for recruitment purposes. We handle your data with care, aligning with our privacy policy for recruitment-related activities. Please be informed that all final hiring decisions rests solely with our client. Should you have any inquiries, kindly direct them to Green Folk Recruitment for a transparent and streamlined recruitment experience. Green Folk Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

An established, full-service agency is looking for a Senior Account Manager to join their brilliant team in Berkshire. With broad expertise across medical education, brand marketing and multichannel campaigns, this dynamic, independent agency enjoys strong client relationships and has several exciting new projects in the works. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking for exposure, variety and growth. As SAM, you’ll be a key client lead for allocated accounts, working across an interesting mix of accounts and deliverables. You’ll manage projects from inception to completion, and ensure work is completed to timelines, on budget and on brief. This mid-size agency has a sociable and collaborative culture; you’ll be joining an ambitious team who are passionate about working on meaningful campaigns that make a difference in healthcare. You’ll enjoy opportunities to further your skills and plenty of support to help you progress. Requirements To be considered for this position you’ll need healthcare communications agency experience to AM/SAM level, with solid client facing and project management skills. You’ll be a self-motivated and proactive individual, comfortable in a fast-paced agency setting.

Associate Electrical Engineer Bournemouth or Reading About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have a brand-new opportunity for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Bournemouth or Reading offices. Bournemouth: we have maintained an office on the south coast for more than 45 years, building significant building services expertise and creating long-term relationships both locally and further afield. Reading: This is a thriving town that is seeing an exponential growth across many sectors. We are supporting transformational and sustainable change with major projects, such as Station Hill and many others. We are connecting with like-minded businesses and professionals in the area. We are eager to speak with candidates who have experience in commercial, residential, and mission-critical projects. We are large enough to provide stability and opportunity, and small enough to recognise our people as individuals. Driven by our vision, we are committed to positively impacting the relationship between people and the planet. We create high-performing buildings that address the challenges of climate change while also providing spaces that cater to the needs of modern living. As an Associate, you will have ownership of multiple complex activities. You’ll be leading large-scale, complex projects, including managing stakeholders’ expectations, monitoring and reporting metrics and motivating others to work at their best. You’ll be expected to look out for new and more efficient ways of working and adding value, as well as to help secure new work and build strong client relationships. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and to create future opportunities., • Contribute to bid preparation., • Lead larger scale schemes and co-ordinate all disciplines being the main Client point of contact throughout a project., • Take ownership and consistently deliver profitable schemes., • Competently represent all disciplines of Hoare Lea at project meetings., • Support in developing and leading a high-performing local team and attend interviews., • Effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others., • Monitor project expenditure and report to senior management., • Report cost and resource requirements to the management team regularly. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Ability to deal with difficult situations in a non-adversarial manner., • Qualified and recognised in industry with Chartered status., • Strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering and good understanding of other disciplines., • IT literate with a technical understanding of relevant IT packages., • Excellent written and spoken English skills., • Excellent organisational and planning skills to effectively work to timescales and deadlines., • Positively lead a team and proactively support and motivate team members., • Develop effective client and fellow professional relationships for future business growth. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Location: Hybrid; with occasional travel expected to client site or Logiq’s offices in Bristol, Cheltenham or Chippenham. Salary: Negotiable Dependent on Experience, plus car allowance, plus up to 10% performance bonus*, plus excellent benefits package. Logiq is a fast-growing Technology Company, providing cutting-edge solutions to high-risk clients across Private and Public Sector. Due to rapid growth in our Security Capability, we are looking for experienced Security Consultants to join our team. Why Join Us? • Work on impactful projects that drive efficiency and innovation across diverse sectors., • Access professional development pathways tailored to your career ambitions., • Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package. What the team say “At Logiq, I love being part of a team that thrives on exciting, fast-paced projects in complex environments. We focus on delivering real value rather than getting bogged down by unnecessary processes. The collaborative culture encourages initiative and empowers me to make impactful decisions, with support always available when I need it. I also feel supported in my project work and career development, with plenty of opportunities to enhance my skills and take on new challenges. Logiq’s investment in its people ensures I have both the tools and encouragement to achieve my goals. As someone with a challenging home life, including children with additional needs, the hybrid working model has been invaluable. Logiq treats me as a professional, trusting me to manage my work, projects, and outputs while balancing my family commitments. The flexibility to adapt my schedule for school runs and care needs, combined with a supportive team and rewarding work, makes this a truly unique place to grow and succeed.” The Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Consultant to support the delivery of Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assurance and cyber resilience activities across public sector organisations. The role will focus on conducting structured CAF assessments, facilitating stakeholder engagement, reviewing evidence, identifying risks and improvement opportunities, and producing high quality assurance outputs aligned to NCSC guidance and recognised best practice. This is a predominantly remote role within a collaborative delivery team operating across multiple assurance engagements. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Consultant to support the delivery of Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assurance and cyber resilience activities across public sector organisations. The role will focus on conducting structured CAF assessments, facilitating stakeholder engagement, reviewing evidence, identifying risks and improvement opportunities, and producing high quality assurance outputs aligned to NCSC guidance and recognised best practice. This is a predominantly remote role within a collaborative delivery team operating across multiple assurance engagements. Key Responsibilities • Deliver Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assurance activities across organisational and critical system assessments, • Conduct stakeholder workshops, interviews and evidence reviews to assess cyber resilience maturity, • Support clients in understanding CAF objectives, principles and outcomes, • Review policies, technical controls, governance processes and operational procedures against CAF requirements, • Assess cyber security capability across areas such as risk management, protective security, monitoring, incident management, supply chain and resilience, • Produce high quality assessment reports, observations, risk findings and improvement recommendations, • Contribute to assurance workbooks, delivery documentation and management information reporting, • Support onboarding, planning and scheduling activities for assurance engagements, • Work collaboratively with technical leads, assurance teams and delivery managers to ensure consistent delivery quality, • Support continuous improvement of CAF delivery methodologies, templates and knowledge assets, • Maintain strong stakeholder relationships whilst operating in complex and fast paced environments, • Ensure delivery aligns with government security standards, policies and assurance expectations Essential Skills and Experience • Demonstrable experience delivering cyber security assurance, governance, risk or compliance engagements, • Strong understanding of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) or similar assurance frameworks, • Experience facilitating stakeholder interviews and evidence-based assessments, • Ability to analyse technical and non-technical cyber security controls and processes, • Strong report writing and communication skills, • Experience operating within public sector, regulated or complex enterprise environments, • Understanding of cyber security principles including identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response, logging and monitoring, resilience and supply chain security, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight timescales, • Experience working within blended delivery teams in remote environments Desirable Experience • Experience supporting government or critical national infrastructure environments, • Knowledge of NCSC guidance, Secure by Design principles, ISO 27001, NIST or JSP standards, • Experience delivering maturity assessments or audit activities, • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CCP or equivalent, • SC clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance Working Pattern • Mostly remote delivery, • Occasional travel within the UK for workshops or assurance activities where required, • Flexible, collaborative and delivery focused environment What We Are Looking For • We are looking for consultants who can combine strong cyber security knowledge with excellent stakeholder engagement and pragmatic assurance delivery capability. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating independently, engaging senior stakeholders and delivering structured, evidence-based outcomes at pace. Other Information Logiq is committed to investing in people, offering a clear progression pathway into our consultancy service, and we will passionately support professional growth to develop our employees. Flexible working is available, including part‑time / term‑time patterns. All suggestions are welcomed and will be discussed as part of a proposed employment package. Logiq is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. Our commitment is to ensure equal opportunities for all in both employment and career advancement. We base our decisions on individual merit, qualifications, and suitability for the role, without regard to gender, age, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, race, religion, or national background. *Bonus payments are discretionary and awarded upon successful completion of probation. Logiq proudly welcomes applications from Reservists, Veterans, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers as part of our Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme commitments Benefits Include: • 10% Discretionary, • Very competitive Pension Scheme, • Access EV Scheme, • Access to Private Health Care, • Flexible Working, • Fantastic Company Culture, • 10 days additional paid leave for reservists and CFAV

Project Manager / Business Process Manager Location: Reading Contract Type: Day Rate, £700/£800 Inside IR35 Duration: 12 months + Role Overview Stanton House are working with A Manufacturing Business who are looking for a Project Manager / Business Process Manager to support a major business transformation programme. This is a business-facing role, focused on delivery from the organisation side rather than as a purely IT-led project. The programme will span multiple workstreams, engage a large and diverse stakeholder group across locations, and run over a multi-year period. The successful candidate will play a critical role in coordinating delivery, ensuring alignment, and driving progress across complex and interdependent initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate and manage business-side programme delivery across multiple workstreams, • Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment across a broad and diverse user base, • Lead and support change management activities to ensure successful adoption, • Maintain oversight of risks, issues, and action tracking, ensuring timely resolution, • Deliver effective communication and reporting across all levels of the business, • Support requirements gathering, documentation, and validation, • Facilitate process mapping and design activities, • Collaborate with system integrators (SI) to define business requirements for build, • Assist in testing coordination and execution, • Support waterfall delivery processes from requirements through to implementation, • Provide additional functional analyst-style support where required Programme Scope The transformation programme currently includes two primary workstreams: 1. Budgeting & Forecasting (Greenfield) • Designing and implementing new processes from the ground up, • Driving simplification and standardisation, • Coordinating closely with other workstreams, • Navigating complex stakeholder environments and internal dynamics 1. Reporting • Delivering structured, data-driven reporting solutions, • Leveraging outputs from ERP transformation calculations, • Working within a more rule-based, data-centric environment Team Structure • Reporting into and working closely with the business leadership team, • Partnering with the Head of FP&A and wider programme leadership, • Supporting a blended team of:, • Backfilled business SMEs, • Project-focused contributors, • Change and testing specialists, • Additional functional analyst support may also form part of the wider team Skills & Experience Essential: • Proven experience as a Business Project Manager within complex programmes, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Excellent interpersonal and influencing abilities, • Experience managing risks, issues, and delivery actions, • Ability to operate in a dynamic, multi-stream environment, • Strong organisational and administrative capability, • Experience with EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) projects, • Exposure to finance, ERP, or transformation programmes, • Background in business process design and improvement, • Experience performing functional analyst responsibilities What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is: • Pragmatic, flexible, and delivery-focused, • Comfortable working in complex, evolving environments, • Able to build strong relationships and manage sensitivities, • Equally confident in structure and adaptability, • Focused on driving outcomes rather than rigidly following process

Production Manager / Operations Manager Salary £50,000pa - £55,000pa + benefits Location: Reading Contract type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday Annual leave: 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays Bonus: Performance based annual bonus up to 15% Pension: 5% Role Overview: We are seeking a Production Manager to lead, manage and develop production teams, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement across our clients site. The ideal candidate will come from a fast-paced food manufacturing or FMCG production environment, with experience in high-volume processing operations and a strong understanding of quality and operational standards. This company offers a clear pathway for progression into a more senior position within 1–2 years, as the company is strongly committed to retaining talent and developing people internally wherever possible. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop production leaders and team leaders, managing performance, absence and health & safety compliance., • Oversee and optimise high-volume production line operations to ensure maximum efficiency and output., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and resolve production issues., • Monitor and report on KPIs, recommending actions to improve efficiency and quality., • Plan and coordinate production resources to meet targets and deadlines., • Develop and manage budgets, controlling costs and productivity. Skills & Experience • Strong leadership, communication and team-building skills., • Excellent analytical and organisational abilities., • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook)., • Customer-focused, proactive, and results-driven. Other benefits: • 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays, • Up to 15% annual performance based bonus, • 5 % pension, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Employee Assistance Programme, • On-site parking

Our Client is keen to recruit a Talent Business Partner into the People Team, where they will focus on Talent Acquisition and Talent Management. Before reading on, it is ESSENTIAL that anyone applying to this role: • Is currently resident in the UK,, • Speaks French and / or Spanish fluently (or to a business level as a minimum),, • In addition to having a depth in the skills described below. Our Client Our client has approximately 1,200 employees (Sales & Go To Market, Software and IT Engineers and Support functions) who work across 18 countries in EMEA delivering Software and SAAS solutions to B2B customers Your role As Global Talent Business Partner you will bring immense added value as an expert in talent acquisition & management. You will do so by coaching the business on how to leverage talent tools and principles, all of which are relatively new to the business. You will be the talent management specialist & trusted advisor to the business. You will do so by taking & seeking direction whilst being a self-starter who can work independently by building strong partnerships whilst working remotely with our colleagues in a range of countries across EMEA. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment • Ownership of global headcount forecasting., • Build relationships with each country’s, keeping connected to upcoming vacancies in each country in order to connect with Managers and coach them in the direct attraction (using LinkedIn Recruitment)., • Ensure that where agencies are used, the terms and conditions of delivery meet expectations., • Embed a standardised interview processes across the business., • Design a hiring process which makes use of psychometrics as suits the job type/level. Learning & Growth • Become the owner of the global digital learning platform (currently LinkedIn Learning)., • Promote the importance of continuous learning/ learning agility., • Digitise & automate global onboarding, without leaning on custom tools and platforms., • Create targeted learning paths, pushing them organisation wide in line with the groups learning strategy., • Onboard external learning partners, ensuring their content aligns with the standards of the business & insisting all programmes promote the Values & Competencies of the business., • Create/leverage learning analytics to ensure ‘healthy’ learning behaviour and routines., • Support countries who may need help accessing reports for statutory learning reporting., • Be connected to the business to be able to gather information on training trends/needs as well as be predictive about them., • Employee Experience, • Promote use of listening and feedback principles., • Take ownership of our Employee Listening process (via the Qualtrics platform), • Push ownership of results, coach managers in how to talk about key messages and create improvement actions with their team., • Employer Branding, • Be a champion of employer branding, evolve tools and collateral to enforce promotion of the company with existing/incoming/outgoing talent., • Partner with Corporate Marketing (owners of internal communications & story telling on social platforms) by providing ideation for storytelling and key facts that help promote our business to the exiting workforce & future talent., • Systems & Analytics, • You will be passionate about HR & Talent Data/Analytics., • Creation of the first HR & Talent dashboard gathering data from multiple sources, creating key analytics to inform the CPO of critical trends., • Play a critical role in the upcoming global project to create a single platform with global employee data for both HR & Talent analytics as well as business process automation. Post project you will be the owner/go to data lead for the platform for all HR elements. Key skills & experience • Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment., • Apply learnings to continuously innovate and evolve the talent landscape., • 7 years+ experience in a multi- country and multi-language environment., • Some experience in the use of power BI, ATS’s etc, • Strong working knowledge of GDPR to ensure compliance of talent processes & platforms. Ideal Candidate Profile: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools, with a high degree of digital fluency., • Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and spoken AND IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU ARE FLUENT In EITHER FRENCH OR SPANISH., • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively., • Ability to work at distance yet stay connected globally – everyday., • An attitude of confidence balanced with humility.

Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer Reading or Bournemouth About us Important: the job title “Associate” at Hoare Lea refers to a senior-level position (not an entry-level role); please check the role description for responsibility and seniority. Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have an opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. You will join our Electrical team based in either our Bournemouth or Reading office. With more than 45 years’ presence on the south coast —beginning in Bournemouth—we’ve developed deep commercial-sector expertise and long-standing relationships locally and beyond. Reading is a thriving town experiencing rapid growth across many sectors, and our teams are delivering transformational, sustainable projects—including Station Hill and other major schemes—that are shaping the region. We’re actively connecting with likeminded businesses and professionals in the area; if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch or join us for a coffee and a conversation. We are a recognised leader in the built environment, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, and complex engineering sectors. Our work spans cutting-edge healthcare and research facilities, high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments projects that push boundaries and deliver real-world impact. Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to lead client relationships and deliver technically excellent, commercially sound electrical design across building services projects. This vacancy will suit an experienced Associate who manages project delivery and client engagement, or a Senior Associate who leads larger, multi-disciplines schemes, contributes to business development and helps shape a high performing local team. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Act as primary client contact for projects; define and agree briefs and represent Hoare Lea professionally at project meetings., • Promote Hoare Lea’s services to create opportunities and support client objectives., • Lead and coordinate project teams (including specialist groups), prioritise workloads and host/ chair internal project meetings., • Deliver profitable, high‑quality schemes; monitor project expenditure, report costs and resource needs to line managers/partners., • Delegate, review and check work from junior staff; contribute to staff development and performance objectives., • Maintain awareness of consultant appointment conditions, procurement routes and commercial risks; identify and mitigate business risks., • Contribute to technical knowledge sharing across the firm and ensure technical accuracy and compliance with relevant standards., • Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and contractors to support repeat business and growth. Additional responsibilities for Senior Associate: • Lead larger scale, multi‑discipline schemes, attend interviews and support bid preparation., • Support development and leadership of the local team and report regularly senior management. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent., • Chartered status required for Senior Associate, desirable/working towards for Associate., • Extensive project & client leadership experience., • Strong technical competence in electrical building services, working to applicable regulations and design guides., • Ability to lead integrated design teams, coordinate with other disciplines and deliver technically accurate designs., • Excellent client‑facing, written and verbal communication skills; able to manage difficult situations., • Demonstrable commercial awareness: monitor project costs, identify/mitigate risks and contribute to profitable delivery., • Proven people leadership: motivate, delegate and develop team members — leads projects (Associate) or leads teams and local practice (Senior Associate)., • Highly organised with strong planning skills; able to work under own initiative and deliver to demanding timescales., • IT literate with proficiency in industry software and BIM workflows., • Committed to continuous professional development and knowledge‑sharing. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.