Total 26 Senior Executive level Human Resources job vacancies in Scotland, UK

Permanent – 37.5 Hours per week

We are currently looking to recruit two Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our team within Lovell’s North East region.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the financial cost control and reporting of one or more developments from the Award up to and including completion of client and sub-contract final accounts, recovery / discharge of all retentions.

Applying yourself in a professional environment, you will liaise with clients and subcontractors, having the confidence to go out to projects / properties when required to do so. This position will involve working within a busy Quantity Surveying department on new build and refurbishment schemes.

As an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will hold a formal qualification such as HNC in a relevant subject, with previous substantial quantity surveying experience within the construction industry. Client-driven, with experience in housebuilding, you’ll hold a valid CSCS Card which is essential to the role. Candidates will have strong decision making and communication skills, as well as having experience of managing teams and be able demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to develop a small team.

Benefits

Holidays - 26 days
Life Assurance
Pension
Private medical insurance
Ability to purchase additional holiday
Access to discount portal
Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
Digital GP
Employee assistance programme
Sharesave scheme
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.

Job Title : Senior Accountant (Pensions & Treasury)
Job Category : Interims
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £357.60 per day

To support the Head of Pensions and Treasury in the provision of accounting and reporting services for the authority’s pension fund and treasury management functions including the preparation of pension fund annual accounts and treasury management notes to the Council’s statement of accounts.

The post holder will support the Council’s day to day pension fund and treasury management activities including daily cashflow management and providing the necessary instructions and information to treasury advisors and pension fund service providers including the fund’s investment and actuarial advisors.

Excellent opportunity for a Graduate / Senior Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer to join a well-established company based in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: Competitive, Negotiable Depending on Experience

About The Company

They are a forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in Newcastle Upon Tyne focussed on providing Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical services in the North East of England and across the UK.

They pride themselves on working closely with their clients and regulators, delivering assessment and mitigation of potential Geoenvironmental risks. Their capability extends to contaminated land investigation and remediation, geotechnical design and assessment.

Due to continued expansion the company is looking to recruit a Graduate Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer with an understanding of ground investigations, geotechnical design and/or contaminated land risk assessment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will be supporting the existing team both on site and in the office and will primarily involve you;

• Undertaking site visits
• Carrying out Desk Study searches and reports
• Undertaking/supervising site investigations/insitu testing
• Compiling reports on contaminated land and geotechnical issues both quantitative and qualitative.

REQUIRED

• 0-3 year of experience within the industry

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum BSc in a Geological, Geoenvironmental or Geotechnical related discipline
• A full UK driving license

PERSON PROFILE

• Excellent written and oral communication skills- to write reports and to liaise with clients and regulators.
• Enthusiasm- to approach each and every job in an upbeat manner.
• Teamwork- to work as part of a team to deliver complex projects.
• Happy to work outdoors.
• Desire to develop and grow within the company.
• Ideally needs to live within 30 minutes' drive from our office based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Your new company
My client's team of technical professionals are all active members of their associated professional institute and are represented across a number of professional institutes.
They are committed to the provision of tailored, leading-edge technical professional services, their teams support clients through the planning process; deliver innovative design solutions; and achieve their Net Zero goals. They save clients money; reduce their risk; and keep them compliant.
Your new role
My client is recruiting for a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to join their growing team, with the potential to base yourself at any of their U.K. offices (Belfast, Cardiff, Carlisle, Dundee, Edinburgh, Forres, Glasgow, Inverness, Leicester or Manchester).
You will primarily work from home in the short term, unless this is unavailable to you. You will be provided with all IT equipment and software/services require to facilitate your efficient home working. Long term arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate - they are a flexible employer and are willing to consider any arrangement that is desirable to you.
You will coordinate the delivery of environmental permitting projects across the UK, and will have experience in one or more of the following preferably in a consultancy role; environmental permit applications and variations, environmental impact assessment using appropriate tools e.g. D1 Calculations, H1 Software Tool, SCAIL, ADMS and BAT.
What you'll need to succeed

• You will posses an Honours or Masters Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental Engineering, the physical sciences, or similar, and
• Full U.K. driving licence
• Professional chartership(s) would be viewed favourably.
• Experience with Environmental permit (e.g. Industrial Emissions Directive, via PPC/EPR/IPC) applications and variations.
• Experience with regulatory liaison and negotiation e.g. SEPA, EA, NIEA, EPA.
• Experience with environmental impact assessment using appropriate tools e.g. D1 Calculations, H1 Software Tool, SCAIL, ADMS.
• Experience with best available technique (BAT) review of plant, equipment and processes.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary consistent with experience
• Hybrid and flexible working - remote options available
• Generous holidays
• Enhanced company pension
• Bonus schemes
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle scheme
• Paid professional memberships
• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave

What you need to do now
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With People at the heart of everything we do, and now just at the start of a transformational journey, it's never been a more exciting time to join our People Team at Edinburgh Napier University.

With a clear ambitious vision in place of where we want to be, we are looking to develop and build upon our existing skills and expertise and are actively seeking a Senior Talent and Development Advisor who is passionate about helping colleagues shape, develop and flourish in their careers to join our team for maternity cover.

We truly believe in the power of diversity and understand that different viewpoints are important to achieving goals, that's why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Our Excellent Benefits Package

At ENU, we offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement, and offer other excellent benefits including:
• Minimum of 41 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays)
• A generous pension scheme
• Nationally agreed pay increases each year
• Various learning and development opportunities
• Discounted access to onsite and local gym facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts

The Role:

As the Senior Talent and Development Advisor you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our talent & development strategy of the University. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition and Development Manager and working alongside our Talent and Development Partners in a varied role, you will ensure the impact of all development activities is maximised through analysing data, marketing the development opportunities, and delivering development initiatives to our colleagues.

Working collaboratively, you will prepare & monitor the talent and development budget. This entails creating business cases for securing external funding and overseeing the management of purchase orders, invoices, and payment processing.

Facilitating events is a focal point of our talent development proposition. You will deliver induction sessions to new employees and colleague training in management development initiatives in support of ENU strategies and People Team development objectives. You will also have to opportunity to create and deliver engaging sessions suitable for colleagues at all levels including senior leadership both in person and online.

Additionally, you will actively work to increase awareness of and engagement with the talent and development offering through managing our online presence, internal communications, and development calendar.

This role would be well suited for someone looking for an opportunity to progress in their career in management and leadership development as they will have exposure to colleagues at all levels.

What we will need from you:

- Experience in a comparable role with evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience of leadership and management development initiatives
- Experience of delivering and facilitating engaging sessions suitable for colleagues at all levels including senior leadership levels both in person and online
- A passion to seek out, drive and implement continuous improvements and inspire others to do the same
- Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills
- Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunities principles and best practice
- Budget management experience, and an understanding of cost versus benefit and return on investment
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative to solve problems

Additional information:

Salary: £36,024 - £44,263
Hours: 35 hours per week
Flexible and hybrid working options available

Closing date: 04/08/2024

For an informal discussion about the role, please reach out to Andrew Kermack, Talent Acquisition & Development Manager at a.kermack@napier.ac.uk or Ben Cadmore, Talent Acquisition Consultant at b.cadmore@napier.ac.uk

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on several factors specific to the successful applicant. Check salary criteria for the visa on https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. Contact us to discuss individual circumstances on recruitment@napier.ac.uk

Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Here at Stonewater, we are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to our Chief Officer of Safety, Assets & Sustainability.
Within this role, you will provide a proactive and strategic approach to managing the Chief Officer’s commitments in a fast-paced environment and you will thrive on owning and managing multiple tasks/projects at any one time. Tasks include time, diary and travel management, meeting organisation, project coordination and managing incoming and outgoing communications. You will provide an organised and diligent approach to providing information flows, presentations, reports, as well as providing high quality support to relevant Panel, customer, partner and stakeholder meetings.

You will need to be able to work autonomously and have exceptional communication skills to interact with colleagues (at all levels), customers and stakeholders. Confidential information will need to be handled with discretion.

The Executive Assistant will also research, prepare and present material and information relevant to the Chief Officer’s work programme and draft written communications to colleagues, customers and stakeholders in response to contact on specific sensitive matters.

The ideal candidate will:

Have proven experience as an Executive Assistant, providing support at Executive level or above for 5+ years (ideally within a similar sector, Registered Provider or in a Repairs and Maintenance setting).
Ideally hold a relevant qualification such as a degree or equivalent in Business Administration.
Be able to work pro-actively at pace and under pressure to meet objectives and targets.
Comfortable managing a range of conflicting demands and deadlines.
Have strong organisational skills including the ability to plan and priortise own work and manage tasks and projects.
Able to prepare for meetings, take minutes and circulate records of meetings.
Have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Have the ability to develop, proof read and edit reports and documents.
Have excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams.
Be highly methodical with a keen eye for detail.
Be able to build credible relationships, influence and advise stakeholders and communicate well at all levels.
Understand, and be committed to, confidentiality.
Be flexible and able to travel nationwide to meetings, as required.
Be flexible and willing to align work patterns with the needs of the Chief Officer, including working offsite.
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document.

Discover Stonewater:

Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 39,000 homes, serving 82,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme.

Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market.

We’re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 800 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people’s lives.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation.

Are you ready to #DiscoverStonewater?

Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

Job Title : Executive Assistant PO2
Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £21.28

Required to be based in Haringey (Broadwater Farm Tottenham) at least three days per week, preferably 4
Role will also incorporate some office management tasks
Role will be supporting two heads of service and their teams, including diary and email management, liaison with other departments, organising meetings and minute taking
Experience of working as an EA or similar in a Local Authority environment is desirable

Duties and responsibilities

1. Responsible for managing the Head of Repairs and Maintenance, office, diary and itinerary as appropriate.

2. Consistently provide an excellent Executive Assistant service.

3. Act as the first point of contact and screen telephone and other enquiries, initiate appropriate action, deal with enquiries, help to resolve queries where possible, and provide the Head of Repairs and Maintenance, with an indication of items of importance or interest. This includes progressing and chasing responses to enquiries to the Head of Repairs and Maintenance.

4. Make decisions and act on behalf of the Head of Repairs and Maintenance within agreed parameters

5. Prepare for and service Senior Management meetings, Improvement Board meetings and all other meetings as directed by the Head of Repairs and Maintenance. Progress post-meeting actions within set timescales.

Knowledge and Experience
⦁ Substantial Executive Assistant experience at senior level and ability to demonstrate success within the role
⦁ Experience of project work
Experience of dealing appropriately with Councillors, Senior Managers and residents

Skills and Abilities
⦁ Excellent IT skills, including, word processing, spread sheets, electronic diary management, internet and e-mail
⦁ Ability to communicate at all levels with a wide range of telephone and personal callers as well as staff
⦁ Ability to confidently maintain positive contacts and relationships with key stakeholders including Board members and Councillors
⦁ Ability to take minutes
⦁ Excellent written skills
⦁ Ability to deal effectively with problems and enquiries
⦁ Ability to exercise tact, discretion and sensitivity
⦁ Proven ability of dealing with confidential matters
⦁ Demonstrate success as an effective team member
⦁ Committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of your work
⦁ Able to take a positive problem solving approach to your work
⦁ Willingness to tackle any task in the interests of the business
Demonstrate the ability to act on your own initiative

MSR Solicitors seeks a dedicated and professional HR Executive to join our team in London. As an HR Executive, you will play a crucial role in managing and enhancing the employee experience.

You will also ensure HR operations run smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional with a minimum of 1.5 years' experience to further their career in a dynamic legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:
HR Administration:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records. Ensure that all employee information is kept secure and confidential. Ensure that all employee records are properly documented and stored. Monitor changes in employee status and ensure all changes are reflected in the company's records.
Prepare and manage HR documents, including employment contracts and policies. Process and track employee leaves and absences. Ensure that all employee records are compliant with applicable labor laws. Maintain records of employee performance reviews and feedback.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Recruitment and On boarding:

Coordinate and manage the recruitment process, including job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making job offers.
Oversee the on boarding process for new hires, ensuring seamless integration.
HR Projects:

Participate in and contribute to HR projects aimed at improving processes and policies.
Assist in the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives.
Qualifications and skills:

Minimum of 1.5 years' experience in HR.
Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment laws.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
A solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite as well as HR software.
A degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.
Personal attributes:

Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
High levels of professionalism and integrity.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Benefits:

Opportunities for professional development and growth.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Private medical insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

HR: 1.5 years (required)

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Telesales Professional to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Location: London.
Salary: £18,000 - £24,000 per annum, plus uncapped commission.
Schedule: Monday – Friday.


Job Description:

Are you a driven and resilient sales professional with a passion for building relationships and understanding client needs? The Company are seeking an energetic and highly motivated Junior High-Net-Worth Client Acquisition Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in identifying and qualifying potential sales opportunities within the high-net-worth individual (HNWI) market

Key Duties (But not limited too):

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients, providing exceptional pre-sales information.
• Analyse market trends and provide insights to help clients make informed decisions.
• Utilise Hubspot or similar CRM to track and manage client interactions, leads, and opportunities.
• Identify and qualify potential sales opportunities for closers.

Candidate Requirements:

• 2 years Sales/B2C experience.
• Strong sales skills with a proven track record of meeting targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct outbound calls and engage potential clients (strong written and verbal communication).
• Ability to analyse market data and trends to identify opportunities.
• Proficient in using CRM systems to manage client relationships and sales activities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.

The candidate will have prior experience in sales, preferably in alternative investments or related fields. Experience in working with high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) is a plus. Key qualities that will set you apart include strong communication skills, a good work ethic, confidence, resilience, adaptability, and a passion for continuous learning.

Note: A junior-level position requiring extensive B2C experience in HNWI environment.

Company Benefits:

• Company events.
• Employee stock ownership plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Profit sharing.
• Bonus scheme.
• Loyalty bonus.
• Performance bonus.
• Yearly bonus.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

Your new company

My client is a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy providing trusted advice and solutions, facilitating sustainable development, both throughout the UK and internationally. If you are looking to start or grow your career in environmental consultancy, this is a place where ongoing learning, training, innovation and collaborative thinking is encouraged.

Your new role

They are looking for experienced and highly motivated Senior Ecologists (or Ecologists close to that level), with a minimum Level 1 bat survey licence and Level 1 GCN survey licence, to join their ecology team within the environmental planning division in the Midlands to bolster their ability to deliver projects across the North, Midlands and South.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and managing ecological surveys and associated mitigation from inception through to completion of projects.
• Undertaking extended phase 1 habitat surveys/ UK Habs surveys to accurately describe and map habitats and assess their potential to support notable/protected species.
• Undertaking phase 2 surveys for legally protected species.
• Producing a range of ecological reports to a high standard.
• Liaising with clients, professional advisors, contractors and the general public.
• Embodying their values of integrity, commitment, empowerment, sustainability, wellbeing and innovation.
• Managing and mentoring junior team members.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels within the business, with clients, subcontractors and other third parties (regulators, statutory consultees, etc.).

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (2:1 or higher)
• At least four years' experience as a professional ecological consultant.
• Good ecological field skills covering a range of protected species and habitats.
• A sound understanding of the legislative and planning policy framework as it relates to ecology and nature conservation.
• The ability to write concise, high quality, technical reports (including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact Assessments) in line with CIEEM guidelines.
• Ideally, experience of reviewing technical ecology reports written by others.
• Experience undertaking BREEAM 2018 assessments.
• Experience of using the latest Defra Biodiversity Metric.
• Experience of writing fee proposals, project management and client liaison.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Membership of CIEEM
• Bat and GCN Natural England protected species licence (Level 1 or above)
• Full clean UK driving licence

What you'll get in return

• £27,000 - £42,000 DOE
• Company matched pension scheme.
• 24 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, with holiday increasing with service.
• Extensive training opportunities and supported CPD.
• Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling services and legal assistance.
• Cashback and discounts on purchases and events, from a range of brands and services including gym membership and restaurant deals.
• Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action.
• Opportunity for hybrid working.

What you need to do now
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Your new company

Since 2005, my client has worked incredibly hard to shape a company that they think others would actually like to do business with. My client takes complete ownership of arboricultural and ecological site issues so their clients can get your planning consent as fast and hassle-free as possible.

Your new role
This role is home-based (although you're welcome in the office as much as you like) and would be ideally suited to a Senior Ecologist that wants to help drive the deliver BNG services to clients, including surveys, assessments and advice.

Naturally, you'll be familiar with best practice standards and legislative drivers that apply to UK habitats and species. However, you will be primarily responsible for the delivery of BNG services for wide array of their clients' projects and assisting with the QC of the BNG work of junior colleagues.

What you'll need to succeed

They envisage you bringing energy, enthusiasm and attention to detail. You will have a well developed "coaching" mindset and enjoy the challenge of bringing out the best in talented young people. You are unafraid to confront the status quo and enjoy the challenge and responsibility for the mentorship of the next generation of ecologists.

This role will suit you well if you can demonstrate decent consultancy experience across a broad range of assessments for habitats and protected species, and especially if you have the ability to author higher-level reports such as EPS licencing, HRA and ES chapters. However, it is essential for this role that you have a very strong grasp of the evolving developments in biodiversity net gain and are confident using UK Habs. You will need to demonstrate that you can produce BNG assessments as well as on/off-site management plans and associated supporting documents to a very high standard.

Non-technical skills:

• Coaching mindset
• Extremely well organised
• Incredible attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise competing demands on your time
• Sociable
• Excellent communicator verbally and in writing

Ideally, you will also have achieved:

• Professional membership of CIEEM/RSB and are working toward chartership
• FISC level 4

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary - Up to £40,000 DOE
• Flexible working (remote and part-time options)
• All required technology
• Clear development plans
• Overtime rates and no timesheets
• Service rewards
• Unlimited CPD
• Various social events
• Much more...

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A medium-sized, multidisciplinary consultancy providing a wide range of Asset Management, Engineering and Commercial services to clients across the water, energy and environment sectors.
Your new role
As a part of an emerging team, this will suit and require a self-starting environmentalist who is willing to work in multidisciplinary settings and can display a problem-solving and growth mindset. You will contribute ideas and specialist environmental skills, knowledge and experience to improve the functioning of the team and services, therefore contributing to their 3-year strategy.
You will help consolidate and expand the team and my clients' footprint in a diverse range of areas, including but not limited to regulatory programme planning and delivery, environmental assessment, asset management, environmental enabling of engineering and delivery schemes, biodiversity and catchment improvements, nature-based solutions and blue-green infrastructure.
You will therefore be given real autonomy, challenge and fulfilment by simultaneously shaping your own career whilst contributing meaningful change at a high level.
Responsibilities:

• Plan, programme and project deliverables as required by client or business need. Clients and frameworks include Welsh Water, South West Water, Yorkshire Water Southern Water, Sydney Water, Northumbrian Water, Canals and Rivers Trust, Scottish and Southern Energy Renewables, Ofwat, the EA and more. Workstream areas include WINEP, WRMP, DWMP, Price Review, ISO 55001 alongside more bespoke opportunities such as supporting clients develop and embed approaches to Nature-Based Solutions.
• Working alongside the Natural Assets team and other senior colleagues to consolidate and expand their environmental service offering.
• Travel to client offices as/when required.
• Liaising with internal colleagues, partners, clients and external stakeholders as part of deliverable and business development requirements (including tenders).
• Supporting the recruitment and the structural development of the growing environment team.
• Mentoring of and delegation to junior colleagues as/when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• An environmental-related undergraduate degree and postgraduate degree in a water-environment, ecology or sustainability specialism (advantageous).
• Working towards or have achieved Chartership (CEnv or C.WEM) with a relevant body (CIWEM, IEMA, CIEEM).
• Environmental sustainability experience within built and natural asset-owning organisations such as the water sector (advantageous), renewables and energy, land-use and transport.
• Proficient in Geospatial tools e.g qGIS, ArcGIS etc
• Knowledge and use of the BNG Metric.
• Knowledge and use of wider environmental and social valuation tools and methods e.g ENCA, CIRIA's BeST, ORVal.
• Evidenced experience of working with regulators (EA, NE) and stakeholders
• Evidenced experience of working within regulatory environmental legislation, consents and permit requirements.
• An understanding of the environmental receptor constraints and opportunities associated with engineering-infrastructure project planning and delivery.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

My client recognises that individuals may not have all the above skills/qualifications required and are also interested in evidence of communication, team working, problem solving, strategic thinking, creativity, resilience and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary (Circa £45,000) + discretionary bonus
• 24 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave
• Pension scheme (6% employer, 4% employee)
• Company mobile phone and laptop provided
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Professional Membership fees paid
• Life Assurance Scheme 4x annual salary
• Electric car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)
• Refer a friend scheme

What you need to do now
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Your new company

Would you relish the opportunity to be part of a company where you can work both autonomously, and as part of a wider professional team, where you will have genuine opportunities to develop your career further? My client currently has an opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to work in the company's Environment Department.

They are a fresh and dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy, delivering engineering, environmental and town planning services throughout the UK to an impressive client base including many blue-chip organisations. Founded over 10 years ago, they are on track to meet an ambitious growth plan.

Currently, the company employs people operating from regional offices located across the UK with client-focused teams consistently delivering high quality services and support to the rapidly growing number of clients.

Your new role

Reporting to and liaising with the Environment Director, you will be required to support the expansion of the business, and work on a variety of environmental projects. Your responsibilities and duties will include although not be limited to;

• Technical lead in the provision of hydrogeological support to waste management, contaminated land and engineering projects
• Undertake peer review of hydrogeological and contaminated land assessments.
• Lead or assist with the development of capability statements and marketing and the submission of pre-qualification questionnaires and expressions of interest.
• Communicate in a fluent and positive manner with other team and staff members, contractors, regulators and clients.
• Providing technical guidance, constructive support and mentoring to junior staff and supporting their technical development.
• Development of new business and clients to win work including preparation of bids.
• Project management and technical delivery of a wide variety of projects including management of finances, and programme delivery.
• Developing own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

What you'll need to succeed

• MSc qualified (or higher) in Hydrogeology or similar, or equivalent - ideally.
• Chartered or working towards chartership.
• Thorough understanding of UK environmental legislation including the environmental permitting regime in England and Wales.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical / statistical skills.
• Experience in analysing large datasets.
• In depth knowledge of groundwater quality and contaminant behaviour is essential
• Proficiency in the application of hydrogeological software and environmental modelling (LandSim, EA hydraulic containment models and probabilistic modelling software (e.g Crystal ball)).
• Professional experience and proven track record of consultancy work related to understanding of geology and hydrogeology within the waste sector.
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience in contaminated ground risk assessments
• Ground gas / landfill gas risk assessment and the use of LANDSIM & PhreeqC
• Surface water pollution risk assessment
• Hazardous waste classifications

What you'll get in return

• £40k - £50k p/annum
• Remote/flexible working
• Full BUPA healthcare w/ existing conditions inc.
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday, rising after years of service

What you need to do now
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Your new company
My client partners with their clients to make sure that environmental regulations, legislation, and goals are met.
With their head office in Sheffield (but various across the UK and remote options available), they function across the UK and have been doing for the past 20+ years. With an excellent track record and growing business, they are looking to expand with the key appointment of a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant to join their dynamic team and lead other consultants.
Your new role
Based within the advisory team, you will develop and nurture your own client accounts and oversee delivery, providing environmental guidance and support for them to maintain compliance with legislation and enhance their environmental performance. This will include carrying out audits, applying for permits and licenses, advising on legislation, producing environmental procedures and documentation, and often act as the client's Environmental Manager.
Experience Required:

• Implementing, maintaining and/or auditing Environmental Management Systems to ISO14001 standards
• Environmental permitting, including preparing and submitting applications to the regulatory bodies
• Planning applications, preparing environmental statements for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Consultation and engagement with regulatory bodies (i.e. Local Authorities, Environment Agency)
• Carrying out environmental audits, including legal compliance
• Understanding UK and European environmental legislation and how this translates to clients
• Working knowledge of the construction, food and drink and manufacturing sectors
• Working with clients to identify cost effective ways to minimise waste and adopt sustainable solutions
• Problem solving and successfully managing projects to a conclusion within defined deadlines
• BREEAM, Construction Environmental Management Plans and CL:AIRE Materials Management Plans
• Delivery of accredited and non-accredited environmental training courses
• Desirable but not essential experience would be business development and accountability of delivering work in line with business plan targets

What you'll need to succeed
The position requires a wide range of skills including, but not limited to the following:

• Proactive, enthusiastic and conscientious self-starter, proven track record of understanding and interpreting client's environmental needs and responsibilities
• Ability to identify decision makers who could benefit from solutions and services
• High quality management reporting
• Good organisational and time management skills with demonstrable experience of managing several projects
• Excellent communication skills for effective cross-company liaison
• Effective line management skills including the desire and ability to develop, nurture and delegate to direct reports
• Effective use of customer relationship management systems
• A relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree in environmental science or equivalent
• Practitioner Membership with IEMA or equivalent
• Continuous Professional development including: Environmental Management Implementation course or equivalent, Advanced EMS Auditor Training course or equivalent, Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) / Award in Education and Training (EAT) / or equivalent, Train the Trainer or equivalent
• Full, clean UK driving licence

What you'll get in return

• £33k-£55k DOE
• Car allowance
• Flexible working / Remote options available / 4 day working options
• Standard pension and holiday
• Structured career development pathways
• Access to an employee perk scheme
• Commitment to supporting the causes which are important to employees
• Investment in professional development and accreditation
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Free winter flu jab

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 on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Grade UE08: £45,585 to £54,395 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)

Corporate Service Group (CSG)

Contract type: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Open-ended (permanent)


The Opportunity:

Human Resources are a strategic partner in delivering the University of Edinburgh’s mission and values. We have an important role in shaping aspirational and innovative long-term people strategies that attract, develop, reward and retain a highly motivated and diverse workforce. We are a community of over 140 HR professionals who strive for a positive supportive culture and working environment. We influence change initiatives, define talent and development opportunities and deliver quality life cycle services that help the University and its Academic and Professional Service staff succeed.

As Senior HR Partner aligned to Corporate Services, you and the team will contribute to the provision of a professional HR service to around 3,000 staff across a diverse range of departments and roles. You’ll plan and organise a range of HR activities over the departments you support. This includes developing HR plans and contributing to strategies which support the annual business planning over the medium to long term. You’ll act as a conduit between Corporate Services departments and other HR teams, to deliver value adding guidance and expertise, drive a consistent approach and a seamless service for our colleagues.

You’ll need a well-developed level of professional knowledge and experience to effectively analyse and interpret each situation, and offer pragmatic, business-focused advice and guidance, balancing legal implications, risk appetite and business need. You’ll be communicating with, challenging and influencing a variety of stakeholders effectively, presenting sound and well-reasoned arguments. Challenges will vary in size and complexity and will normally be solved through discussion, direction and advising on suitable options with a high degree of tact, sensitivity and emotional intelligence. You’ll take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of decisions made, using these as an opportunity to continuously improve the delivery of an effective HR service. Overall you’ll need the ability to effectively prioritise and balance a busy workload and competing demands.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Educated to degree level or with comparable relevant experience
Proven track record in HR roles
Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
Proven project management and change management skills
High level of personal credibility
Thorough, in depth knowledge of UK employment law
Demonstrable ability to coach managers
Able to effectively establish and manage own work priorities
Ability to adapt and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups
Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office software