Total 406 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Manchester, M23 9LT

IPS Group are working with a Global Insurance Business who are seeking an experienecd Underwriting Professional that has experience in Financial Lines specifically Professional Indemnity. You will be joining a well established insurance company that has plans for growth and work with experienced Underwriters to develop your knowledge within the industry.

Working alongside the Head of Financial Lines and BD's, you will be responsible for your own pen providing excellent service to key stakeholders/brokers handling complex new business policies within financial lines. We are looking to speak to individuals that are sales driven who want to be client facing as this position will involve building new broker relationships through regular development meetings.

You will be required to be in one of the offices outside of London (Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham) 3 days a week however they will offer more flexibility once you are fully up to speed.

In return, you will receive an excellent salary, benefits package and a bonus plan up to 25%. The successful individual with the right attributes and performance can also look forward to progression and development with this market leading company.

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Business Development Manager - Commercial Insurance

Attractive Salary + Bonus Scheme / Car Allowance

Manchester / Northwest

A Global Insurance company is looking for an experienced BDM ready to take the next step with this growing Business. This opportunity will attract individuals who are driven, self-motivated and have the right approach.

Within this particular role, you will be responsible for looking after a mixture of brokers (national as well as independent) and will play an active role in driving new business within the northern regions across the midmarket / corporate space as well as some SME companies.

We are looking to speak to candidates who currently work as a BDM / Account Exec who have cross commercial lines experience and good relationships across the Northwest market. We will also consider some kind of underwriting background with the desire to be client facing / development focused.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and package including a car allowance. A successful candidate with the right attributes and performance can also look forward to progression and development if they have ambitions to do so.

To find out more about this rare and exciting role, apply directly or get in touch.

Email: Alexander.ballantine@ipsgroup.co.uk

Number: 0161 416 6203 / 07967 701036

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Business Process Partner - Finance
£50,000 to £60,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester City Centre, in this role you'll split your time between home and coming into the Manchester office at least twice a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We're looking for a Business Process Partner to join the partnering team within our wider Co-op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective business services across our Co-op. You'll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of 'co-operating to build more value for member-owners every day'.

We'll look to you to be part of a new team in our Optimisation Centre (OC) offering a service to our new SAP S4 HANA Solution to our colleagues, making sure our integrated solutions meet our business requirements. Through service partnering, you'll link all the relevant areas of the business and look to continuously improve the Businesses SAP End to End processes. If you have an analytical approach and an awareness of end-to-end processes, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills.

What you'll do
- Develop and optimise the 3 main end-to-end business processes, supported by business subject matter experts, BPPs, Process Analysts and Technical Specialists
- Partner with senior leaders and their teams to make sure initiatives needing OC support are understood and fed into the triage process to support roadmap planning and prioritisation
- Attend governance forums and planning sessions to understand future direction, potential requirements, and wider sources of change from other programmes
- Partner with teams of business analysts and subject matter specialists to deliver improvements
- Drive knowledge transfer between the OC and the business areas, acting as the point of contact for end users
- Represent the team on large transformation programmes, providing the relevant input to process or solution design decisions and ensuring alignment with the OC roadmap
- Work with monitoring analysts to develop key performance metrics
- Provide advice on specific training needs and the development of training materials
- Identify risks and issues, taking ownership of delivering solutions and mitigation

This role would suit people who have
- A finance background with knowledge and understanding of Finance end-to-end processes
- Great communication skills, with the ability to engage and present to technical and non-technical audiences in a compelling way
- Good influencing skills, with the ability to constructively challenge when necessary
- A talent for building positive relationships with partners at all levels across the business

Why Co-op?
If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

- An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Private healthcare
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
- Coaching and training to support your career development
- Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

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Building a diverse environment
We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

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Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

RPS has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our wastewater team in Irlam. This is a senior level position and will deliver and build upon our existing frameworks and relationships with utilities companies across the UK.

About the Role:

You will provide support to clients, technical leads, Project Directors and RPS Senior Management to achieve the objectives & goals of the Water Technical Business Stream. You will have responsibility for delivering health, safety and wellbeing without compromise and operational performance excellence, by ensuring absolute delivery of KPI’s and driving efficient work practices. This role will oversee up to 30 staff at differing levels, the majority of which are field based. The salary for this role is negotiable depending on experience plus extensive benefits including a company car or car allowance.

Why RPS?

This is an exciting time to join RPS and be involved in providing challenges and opportunities which require innovation, dedication, and team work to help us meet our clients’ needs.

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

What you’ll be doing:

Managing a Programme or Framework of projects through the entire project lifecycle from Inception through to handover and closure by utilising the 4 key pillars of project management: PLAN, ORAGANISE, LEAD & CONTROL.

Working within the RPS Wastewater Business area
Leading change management, continual Improvement and incremental growth of business and people to realise a ‘high performing teams’ culture.
Managing the delivery of projects related to sewer networks for our clients
Manage the health, safety and wellbeing of our office based and field-based teams
Safety, ethics, integrity, and the environment – always embraces and upholds RPS high professional standards, advocacy - an ambassador for our wider business at all times
Establish and manage collaborative and remote working teams
Deliver a high level of customer service to our external and internal customers
Motivate, lead, and manage a multidisciplinary team
Must be willing to travel between our wastewater offices in Irlam and Clevedon on occasion.
Who we’re looking for?

Ideally based in the northwest area, you will have a good understanding of contract conditions and strive to improve on financial targets whilst delivering on all quality and safety requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Transformational leadership skills with a focus on strategic goals and collaboration
Experience and awareness of managing work in high-risk environments such as confined spaces and highways
Team leadership - experience of successfully leading integrated/blended/diverse/multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex project outputs and programme outcomes.
Communication – high emotional intelligence - listens and questions effectively, concise verbal and written communication skills. High IT literacy being able to communicate with both business and IT teams. Able to communicate with confidence to stakeholders at all levels
Strive to exceed client aspiration and are goal driven
You will have extensive experience in the leadership and management of people and projects, ideally gained in the utility service industry or similar and will have the ability to deliver results in an often unpredictable, operational environment.
You will have proven experience managing performance and able to analyse data to implement change, coupled with outstanding communication skills, the ability to engage at all levels, influence others and effectively contribute to contract and business development strategy ensuring efficient use of resources and equipment.
A strong working knowledge of drainage and sewer networks and associated reporting would be advantageous.
Proficient in the use of the MS office suite, work management systems and applications are essential.
A full UK driving licence is also essential.
Qualifications:

Degree qualified in a relevant subject is desirable although significant previous experience may be considered
Hold an industry recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM
IOSH managing safely
Development – wants to continually develop new skills in themselves and others through continuous professional development and other means

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The Senior Project Manager will manage, deploy and co-ordinate resources effectively, ensuring that project / initiative necessities are fully identified. They will ensure that change is managed effectively by working with relevant programme teams and key stakeholders.

As an Executive Assistant, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the Operations and Oversight Team in the Workforce & Education Strategy Sub-Directorate. A detailed job description, listing all main responsibilities is available to download. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Your new company
A national firm of chartered surveyors offering building surveying, cost consultancy and project management services across the UK. They are currently growing their Manchester team and are in a position to appoint a project surveyor, chartered or on the way to becoming chartered.

Your new role
Working alongside a team of 6 you will build close working relationships with your team, clients and bring new business as well. You will provide technical building surveying advice, this will include the technical side, due-diligence, party walls, building pathology as well as project management. You will work on a varied portfolio of projects including commercial, historical, retail, residential, industrial, hotel and leisure.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a degree qualified in building surveying or equivalent with MRICS status or on the way to become chartered with post-graduate experience. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport with your clients and co-workers.

What you'll get in return
In return you will work for a great consultancy offering competitive salary with a car allowance, 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, pension scheme with a 5% contribution, private healthcare and gym membership to name a few.

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.
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Business Development Manager
Salary: TBC
Type of Contract: Permanent
Location: Manchester

Job Description

I am seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead the Large Drives Applications Sales efforts across the UK & Ireland region. You will be responsible for developing and managing sales in designated accounts while proactively exploring new opportunities related to variable speed drives, motors, and their associated services.

Key Responsibilities...

Sales Development: Drive sales and business development efforts in areas such as:
- Rotating machinery applications (pumps, fans, compressors)
- Medium voltage variable speed drives and high voltage motor sales
- Variable speed energy-saving retrofits
- Low voltage drive systems and low voltage motors
- Service sales, lifecycle upgrades, spare parts, and service contracts

Target Achievement:
- Obtain annual order intake targets.
- Conduct regular customer visits for face-to-face interactions.

Sales Strategy Ownership:
- Manage the sales process and strategy for assigned customer accounts.
- Identify sales opportunities within our product and services portfolio.
- Generate and assess sales leads and new business prospects.

Market Analysis:
- Evaluate market pricing and competition for opportunities.

Contract Negotiation:
- Successfully negotiate customer contracts to enhance order entry and profitability.

Reporting & CRM Management:
- Provide regular updates on order intake, forecast sales, and maintain the sales opportunity pipeline using CRM tools.

Ideal Candidate Profile
They are looking for a motivated individual with the following qualities:

Personality Traits: Honest, genuine, and a team player.

Experience: External sales experience with a focus on rotating machinery applications (pumps, fans, compressors) or relevant technical background in electrical or mechanical sales.

Sales Skills: Proven track record in achieving sales targets and developing customer relationships.

Team and Culture
You will join a dynamic team of over 15,000 experts across 49 countries, all committed to innovation and redefining reliable motion. They value contributions from every team member and are eager to welcome a driven individual to help them shape their future.

Work Environment
The role requires travel to customer sites and is supported by a flexible hybrid working policy. You will be expected to attend the Manchester office located mostly four times a month for meetings.

Application Process
We encourage you to submit your online application as soon as possible, ensuring all areas are fully completed to help us assess your fit for the role.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects society. If you have specific requirements for the application or interview process, please let us know.

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Zest Optical are currently partnered with a luxury independent practice in Manchester who are looking to recruit an Optical Assistant into their team.

The practice has an incredible 20+ year history and is recognised as one of the most fashion-forward setups in the UK.

This opportunity is perfect for an Optical Assistant who is truly passionate about the relationsips they build and products they work with.

Offering an exclusive selection of the finest brands from the across the globe, the discerning patient base visit looking to explore the full range, and it is your role to deliver a completely bespoke service tailored to each individual.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Luxury setting offering a product range from the finest brands around the globe
• Access to cutting-edge lenses and the latest dispensing technology
• Complete focus on creating a unique and memorable experience
• Building lasting relationships with patients through personalised service and care
• Family feel environment with the support of an inspiring team
• International travel visiting industry trade shows and partner suppliers
• Forward-thinking business with opportunities for growth and development
• Flexi working arrangements available

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Positive track record within the optical industry
• Somebody who has a passion for elite level care and service and is happy to go above and beyond
• A drive to push yourself as a Dispensing Optician, continuously looking to grow and upskill
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients

Optical Assistant - Benefits

• Paying up to £26,000
• £5,000+ bonus potential
• 9:30am - 6pm
• Accessible City Centre location
• Range of additional perks and benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Project Support Officers to work on an exciting agenda.



Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance wants more people than ever to reduce their risk of developing cancer. For those diagnosed, we want to improve survival outcomes and experiences through earlier diagnosis, better treatment and supporting people to live well with and beyond cancer.

Our Alliance brings together clinical and managerial leaders from health and social care organisations across the region, alongside patient representatives and other partners, includingVCSFE (voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise) organisations. We also collaborate with the thriving research bodies in Greater Manchester. By bringing together world-class researchers, clinicians and operational delivery, we have a unique opportunity to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

We are looking to recruit a Project Support Officers to support the Early Diagnosis, Primary Care and Health Inequalities team.

This is an exciting time for applicants with significant experience in a similar administrative or project support officer role to join our team.

The posts are full-time although flexible working will be considered. The contract will be until 31stMarch 2026. Secondment requests will be considered.

The Project Support Officers will provide comprehensive administrative and project support for several projects, which will include accurate record keeping, progress updates, preparing and administrating meetings, communications including updating the website/social media and organising education/engagement events.

You must be proficient with MS Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel and have excellent multitasking and prioritising skills. In addition, you must have good attention to detail and work with regard to the need for diplomacy and confidentiality.

We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team at the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, hosted by, and based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust but working on behalf of all Greater Manchester stakeholders in this programme.

It is important that when required, the post holder is able to travel across Greater Manchester.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



· Supporting the team to facilitate and maintain the project meetings in delivering work programmes which support the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance strategy

· Supporting the production of programme documentation, including regular programme update reports for key internal and external stakeholders, summary action logs, minute taking, collating supporting information for reports

· Leading discrete pieces of work to support the wider programme, for example, supporting delivery of workforce education, event organization and data collation such as surveys

· Maintaining and monitoring key databases linked to the programmes, such as our Alliance-wide log of Equality Impact Assessments and completion of Accessibility training, and escalating as appropriate where risks are identified

· Applying project management principles to a number of delegated deliverables to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget

· Supporting the development of policies and standard operating procedures across the programmes of work

· Supporting the review of work programmes to ensure they are updated with milestones, timeframes and outcomes

· Supporting implementation of tests / pilots in accordance with established project plans

· Escalating risks as appropriate to the managers in the team

· Producing and maintaining documentation which must be precise, accurate and produced in a timely manner and distributed to all relevant parties

· Providing feedback to stakeholders, undertaking tasks to resolve issues where appropriate and follows up outstanding issues to ensure speedy resolution

· Ensuring standard administrative approaches are maintained

· Asking good questions, analysing data, problem solving and developing solutions in partnership with managers and stakeholders



COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT



· Support the team with communications and engagement

· Support the team with wider administrative tasks such as organising meetings, dissemination of information, collation of feedback

· Support the programme to write reports and papers if required to update the Greater Manchester Cancer Programme Assurance Group and Cancer Board on programme developments and to seek approval for recommended action

· Promote collaboration between partner organisations relevant to the our work programmes

· Influence and align others towards a common purpose to empower and inspire people to achieve programme success

· Identify opportunities for engagement and participation in the work programmes across Greater Manchester

· Represent the team at meetings to update on the progress of programmes of work or on its deliverables as appropriate

· Establish and develop effective working relationships with all stakeholders

· Support the managers to raise the profile of the work programme, using all platforms including social media platforms, for example, alongside the Communications and Engagement team where appropriate

· Keep up to date with research and literature from national and international sources relevant to clinical pathways and projects

· Review and update the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance website with relevant documentation and information linked to the programme



LEADERSHIP AND EXPERTISE



· Represent Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance in a professional and positive manner

· Contribute to the team by developing and sharing knowledge, experience, skills and best practice

· Follow prescribed Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance policies and procedures in all relevant aspects of management

· Work in partnership with other members of the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance team to support the overall vision and objectives of PCED and Health Inequalities programme
· Keep outcomes that matter to patients at the heart of the project and its objectives
· Ensure that projects are delivered within the available resources and agreed timescales, providing regular reports and raising significant problems/issues in a timely manner

· Plan effective use of finances to support the projects and budget holder
· Exert influence upon key stakeholders to ensure that the team’s goals and objectives remain a priority in their own work programmes


SET-UP AND ORGANISATION



· Support the administration of the programme board and associated programmes of work

· Support the team with the preparation of agendas, papers and minutes for meetings (including board meetings) and relevant task and finish groups, follow up agreed actions with responsible group members, informing the team if there is a lack of progress

· Build relationships with the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance Team and colleagues across the Greater Manchester

· Support the team to provide accurate reporting on progress within the programmes of work

· Support the team and PPIE manager to facilitate full service user participation in all programmes of work and demonstrate how service user input has been used to benefit the programme and its outcomes.



PLANNING AND REPORTING



· Work with the team to plan short and long term deliverables, regularly monitoring and adjusting plans as required

· Support the team to determine overall project durations, when activities and events are planned including their dependencies taking into account requirements and availability of resources

· Develop and manage work plans with clear objectives and outcomes as identified by the team

· Support the team in the reporting of project status metrics to facilitate the identification of project priorities and reporting progress to relevant boards

· Assist in the tracking of progress against these outcome measures

· Plan key meetings and events in line with the objectives of the team and considering the needs of those attending


This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

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Your new companyYou will join this innovative, renowned public sector organisation for this permanent opportunity. They are part of a global group with exceptional facilities and recognised for excellence. They boast a fantastic culture with hybrid working and excellent career development opportunities.

Your new roleAs their new Senior Finance Business Partner, you will work alongside the Heads of Departments and to provide operational and strategic support on all financial matters, prepare and review the monthly management accounts alongside, provide insightful management information and financial analysis and deliver to tight deadlines. Work with the teams to develop a clear understanding of the drivers of business performance in order to enhance financial forecasting and decision-making. Line manages members of the finance team, providing developmental support or training as necessary and be actively involved in line management and training of the wider team. This is a senior leadership opportunity that can see you further develop your career with a fantastic business.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be suitably qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) with full UK working rights in place, with a background in large and complex organisations and a proven ability to lead, manage, develop, and motivate a professional team. You will also be adept at building relationships, influencing conversations and proficient in stakeholder management.

What you'll get in return
This permanent role offers a competitive salary between £55,000 to £60,000 per annum dependent on your experience level, along with a fantastic benefits package, and a flexible hybrid working environment. You will join a well-established team in a globally recognised organisation in a high-profile role working alongside an experienced senior leadership team. Market leading pension scheme, and annual leave entitlement plus public holidays and Christmas closure.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or get in touch on the details below: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.ContactJessica Cannon on +443330105524 or

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The role: Sales / New Business / Business Development Executive
Location: Hybrid - 3 days in the office & 2 days at home
Contract: Full time, 37.5 hrs per week
Package: competitive base salary with an uncapped commission and incentive-based rewards


Job purpose:
You will join QA as a Business Development Executive; your focus will be to prospect new business gained from both cold and warm leads and grow an account base using sales techniques gained from our in-house sales academy and on the job coaching.

About you:
If you have experience working in B2B sales, enjoy building new relationships, providing solutions, and working to tight deadlines then this could be the role for you.

A 'day in the life' of a Business Development Executive
Build a territory plan each quarter to maximise new sales opportunities
Using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and researching your customer and their market, you will identify key decision makers to approach, with insights, to discuss and grow the QA product footprint
Identify and understand needs and build a value proposition
Prepare quotes and proposals for customers
Generate revenue and margin to meet individual and team targets
Sounds great, doesn't it? And in return we will offer you

Sales rewards
We have an amazing incentive-based reward on offer on top of an uncapped commission. Our top performers are part of the 110 Club. To join, all you'll need to do is achieve 110% of your annual target which will see you go on a fantastic all expenses paid VIP trip abroad! Recent destinations include Las Vegas, Miami, New York and Barcelona! To find out more, check out our LinkedIn page for the pictures!


Down time
Taking time for ourselves is so important these days which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health & wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave.



We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require.


If this is what you're looking for, here are the next steps:

Hit the apply button and register on our QA website to fill out our quick and easy application form. If you'd like to hear more about the role you can find me on LinkedIn - Giselle Rodrigues or email me: - happy to help!

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Your new company
My Public Sector client in Manchester is looking for a Prince2 Project Manager to join the organisation on a 2-year FTC.

Your new role
The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing AI development projects across the organisation. This position involves working closely with cross functional stakeholders and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The successful candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication and stakeholder skills, and will have a keen interest in AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed business cases, project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for AI projects.
• Team Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to facilitate project execution and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports on project progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure projects are completed within financial constraints.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and post-project evaluations.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all AI projects adhere to the organisations' quality standards and ethical guidelines, particularly regarding data security and privacy.
• Grant and Funding Coordination: Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and reports related to AI projects, ensuring compliance with funding agency requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experienced in delivering a range of projects across a large and complex environment
• Evidenced delivery of reporting to governance bodies and managing key stakeholders
• Successful set-up of project structures, processes, tools & methods
• Professional development of project management resources including all aspects of people management
• Knowledge of a wide range of change management and methodologies such as Agile and Lean
• Experience of business intelligence strategy and reporting
• Professional certifications such as PRINCE2 / APMQ or equivalent qualifications

What you'll get in return
You can expect a salary in the region of £45,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience), along with 29 days annual leave, flexible working (office based at least two days a week) and an attractive pension scheme.

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.

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My client, an industry leading rail and civil engineering tier1, is looking to hire an experienced Senior Planner on a contract basis, to join their expanding team in Yorkshire.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Develop detail within an existing programme
• Update and monitor progress within a programme against contract requirements
• Introduce and analyse change in programmes
• Produce and communicate programme information in a variety of formats, using routine and bespoke programme outputs
• Contribute and support operational teams on use of collaborative planning, risk and commercial issues
• Evaluate supply chain and subcontract programmes
• Assimilate and interpret information from tender documentation
• Resource and cost load programmes
• Review programme robustness
• Maintain awareness of latest construction techniques
• Undertake analytical assessment of programmes
• Establish and maintain internal and external project controls reporting
• Develop the content and structure for a tender programme

Candidate Requirements:

• A qualification in civil engineering to HND level
• Advanced P6 user
• Previous rail experience, across a wide range of engineering projects , with a good understanding of commercial and contractual matters
• Experience and understanding of programming techniques
• A demonstrable ability to produce short and medium-term programmes
• A sound knowledge of typical production rates

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Job Title: Emerging Talent Admin

Location: Sharston Road, M22 4SN

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Have you considered a role in Recruitment? Would you like to nurture the best early career talent? Express Solicitors is seeking a Business / HR graduate to join our emerging talent recruitment team and help shape the future graduate talent of Express.

We will provide full in-depth training, and you will have both support and mentorship as you learn this new role. We always look to develop people for the long term.

Things you want to know

Salary – £25,000 p.a.
Working Hours – 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday
Hybrid Working – after probation, 3/2 model.
Holidays – 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days PLUS a day off for your birthday after 2 years’ service
Benefits – Lots of benefits e.g. holiday buyback, free onsite gym, death in service, free fruit, Employee Assistant Programme, paid for social events, and annual flu jabs.
The Role

You will be part of the Emerging Talent Team, working closely with the Emerging Talent Manager and Officer, as well as the General Recruitment and HR teams.

You will;

Assist with end-to-end recruitment for graduates.
Develop relationships with universities and implement attraction strategies.
Arrange interviews.
Serve as a brand ambassador at recruitment fairs and other events.
Maintain the Applicant Tracking Systems
Ensuring diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.
About You

Are you an excellent communicator who is happy to talk to both individuals and groups?
Are you a flexible, team-oriented individual eager to develop?
Can you travel for university events?
Do you have GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above?
About Us

Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us.

Interested?

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