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The Open University is the UKs largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this ___ (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). The Business Planning & Resource Manager will work closely with the Director of Estates to lead unit-wide planning across staff and non-staff resources. The role is central to resource planning, including presenting proposals to senior stakeholders such as the Vice-Chancellors Executive (VCE) Panel, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and other Finance colleagues. A key responsibility of the role is the development, coordination, and critical assessment of business cases and feasibility studies, either as reviewer or lead author, ensuring financial robustness and supporting the organisations annual financial planning cycle. You will also oversee legacy financial responsibilities not covered by Finance Business Partner roles, working closely with Central Finance to ensure smooth financial operations. In addition, the post holder acts as Estates internal procurement expert, leading or supporting procurement exercises for works and services, ensuring compliance, value for money, and operational effectiveness. The role involves close collaboration with the Director of Estates, leadership and business partners, as well as hands-on financial administration, tracking, ordering, and forward resource planning. • Lead unit-wide business planning with the Director, covering finance, staffing, future forecasting, risk, and presentation to the VCE Panel in collaboration with Finance and People Business Partners., • Hold lead responsibility for legacy financial activities outside FBP roles, including ordering, expenditure and income tracking, supplier liaison, invoice queries, and use of the SPA Ariba system., • Conduct ad hoc internal financial and procurement audits to ensure compliance with policies and devolved responsibilities., • Prepare management information and financial analysis (spend patterns, trends, datasets) to support operational needs, business cases, and feasibility studies, avoiding duplication with FBPs., • Support capital budgeting and accounting by identifying capitalisable items, preparing budgets where required, and maintaining capital reporting with FBPs., • Prepare financial information and supporting data for grant applications and external funding enquiries., • Act as Unit Purchasing Card holder, authorising purchases, reconciling transactions, and approving payments., • Play a key role in business cases and feasibility studies, ranging from contributor to lead author, including drafting, critique, stakeholder engagement, and presentation of rationale to diverse audiences., • Provide bespoke financial input to Estates feasibility studies, ensuring data robustness and presenting findings clearly to multiple stakeholders., • Identify and manage financial, planning, and procurement risks, contributing to and maintaining the unit risk register., • Lead and support unit procurement activities, including sourcing strategies, tenders, quotations, evaluations, financial checks, award documentation, supplier communication, and valueformoney assessments., • Maintain contractor and supplier records, support annual insurance and estates management returns, advise on tax status of selfemployed contractors, and undertake ad hoc departmental tasks and projects as required. Essential • Degreelevel qualification in Business, Financial Management or Procurement (or equivalent professional experience)., • Proven experience in workforce/people data analysis within a complex organisation., • Strong capability to work closely with senior leadership, Finance and People Business Partners, and administrative teams., • Indepth knowledge of unit planning, forecasting (staff and nonstaff), and operational practices, supporting Directors with current and future resource planning., • Sound understanding of devolved procurement, procurement systems, supplier engagement, and valueformoney principles, acting as an internal procurement expert., • Demonstrated experience in capital budgeting and the development, appraisal, and presentation of business cases and feasibility studies., • Solid understanding of budgeting, reporting, and financial administration within operational projects., • Advanced data analysis and management accounting skills, including handling and interpreting sensitive personal data., • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with Strategy and Finance functions., • Ability to carry out robust qualitative and quantitative analysis, identify risks and trends, and clearly communicate insights to technical and nontechnical audiences., • Excellent teamwork, workload planning, prioritisation, and decisionmaking skills, with the ability to work independently under pressure., • Demonstratable experience of project management and quality assurance., • Data analysis experience with proven ability to understand complex business questions and take a lead role in the development of a coherent analytical framework which delivers insight into performance., • Understanding of University Governance and Professional Service networks and process requirements including EDI, BIA and EIA requirements., • Knowledge of impact evaluation and stakeholder engagement strategies. If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our ___ (clicking this link will open a new window). Please note that this role is based on site at our Milton Keynes campus and will require the successful candidate to work on campus for their full working week. We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether its a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. We anticipate that face-to-face interviews for this role will be taking place on-site at our Milton Keynes campus during the week commencing 1 June 2026. While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications has been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented. If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics. To apply for this role please submit the following documents: • CV

Job Title: Asbestos Surveyor Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Salary/Benefits: £25k - £42k DOE + Training & Benefits We are seeking a qualified hardworking Asbestos Surveyor, to join a UKAS accredited Asbestos company based in Bedfordshire. This company is looking for an industrious and bright Asbestos Surveyor who can undertake asbestos surveys, writing up reports and liaising with clients. They can offer attractive salaries, fantastic packages, and career growth for a keen Asbestos Surveyor. Applicants will be considered from: Knebworth, Buntingford, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Watford, Enfield, Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, St Albans, Potters Bar, Barnet, Broxbourne, Epping, Sawbridgeworth, Stanstead Mountfitchet, Chigwell Experience / Qualifications: • Attained BOHS P402, • Eager to work and develop, • Proficient using IT software such as TEAMS, • Brilliant client facing skills, • Working for an UKAS accredited company, • Amazing knowledge of HSG 264 guidelines The Role: • Completing management, refurbishment, and demolition surveys, • Adaptable to travel to industrial, commercial, and domestic client sites, • Updating clients on findings with technical advice provided, • Deliver samples to the laboratory, • Conduct re-inspection surveys Alternative job titles: Asbestos Site Analyst, Environmental Technician, Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Officer, Asbestos Site Staff, Asbestos Consultant, Asbestos Detector Future Select are the leading market supplier for recruitment in the Asbestos industry; we work with the best clients and candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the asbestos market. We have a large dedicated team, with over 25 years combined industry experience within Asbestos recruitment specifically geared to dealing with Asbestos Surveyors/Analysts/Lab Technicians, Administrators, Project/Regional /Technical/Quality/Training/Sales Managers through to Director Level for both Consultancy & Removal. We have intrinsic knowledge of the market place, as well as respecting candidates/clients confidentiality in this close knit market sector. We are also interested in anyone with p401/p402/p403/p404/p404 or s301 CCP. We are inundated with applications, we will endeavour to get back in touch, however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills. Future Select Copyright 2026

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. GKN is seeking a motivated and resourceful Engineering & Technology Project Support Officer to support the planning and execution of the Luton Technology Portfolio. This will include large and collaborative programmes, including those receiving government grant funding. The role involves establishing a robust support structure to oversee projects, ensuring compliance with external reporting and audit trail requirements. As Engineering & Technology Project Support Officer the ideal candidate will possess a proactive attitude, with excellent communication skills to engage with busy technical teams and facilitate the fulfilment of project obligations. While proficiency with Microsoft Office products and project terminology is necessary, we value aptitude for numbers, structured processes, and a willingness to learn over formal qualifications. The position is offered on a 1214 month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover with a handover period to ensure continuity. There is the requirement to be flexible for occasional travel to GKN Global Technology centre (Bristol), CATAPULT centres (such as MTC Coventry) and consortium partners (various UK). Core working hours at our Luton site are 07:3016:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:3012:30 on Fridays. There is the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week subject to business needs. Job Responsibilities Monitor interdependencies between projects; Support project leads to analyse and report on project progress, scope and cost against baseline; Maintain the project action log and support timely closure of tasks; Facilitate PRMs, QRMs and risk reviews; Prepare project stakeholders communication, compile accurate progress reports and communicate effectively with team and stakeholders; Manage project updates in applicable compilation systems and tools; Establish and maintain robust document management in the project and towards stakeholders; Compile financial information and generate clear summary reports; Assist in managing POR and invoicing processes, including new supplier set-up; Support creation, coordination and delivery of (change) proposals; Identify and escalate problems for resolution; Maintain engineering registers. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Experience of project administration such as reporting and data analysis Understanding of project terminology and principles. Ability to identify and escalate problems. Strong communication skills. Skilled in operation of Microsoft Office Ability to work cross-functionally Strong organisation skills, ability to work to deadlines Ability to engage with busy technical teams and facilitate the fulfilment of project obligations Desirable: Experience in project management Knowledge of financial compilation and reporting. Awareness of Purchase Order Requisitions (POR) and invoicing processes. Understanding of project terminology and principles We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Engineering & Technology Project Support Officer will possess a proactive attitude, be comfortable with structured processes and demonstrate a willingness to learn project management methodologies. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? TPBN1_UKTJ

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