Total 178 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH

• Serve as primary project site employee responsible for the review and application of administrative guidelines necessary for project operations.
• Interpret and apply established regulations, procedures, and policies relative to administrative actions in the functions of budget, property management, personnel reports, records management, and clerical support.
• Serve as the focal point and liaison between the project office and/or District staff offices regarding financial, personnel, supply, and other administrative transactions.
• Provide advice and assistance to project staff in the resolution of a variety of administrative problems requiring the application of various guidelines.
• Operate a computer, peripheral equipment, and appropriate software to perform various computer operations in support of office operations such as producing reports, maintaining databases.
• Assists the Facility Manager with the annual training needs survey.
• Maintains office calendar of supervisor, visitors, meetings, vacations, inspections, and events.
• Assists the Facility Manager and Operations Branch Budget Analyst in preparing, reviewing, and compiling data to formulate the individual project annual budget.

Starting at $44,736 Per Year (GS 6)

Salary Range: Band 7 £29,777 - £33,945 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027

What is the role?

The Transport Planning Team is looking to recruit a Technical Transport Planner to support delivery of our residents' parking programme. As a Technical Transport Planner, you will be responsible for supporting the provision of advice on transport planning issues, contribute to the development of transport policy and strategy, deliver solutions to varied and complex parking issues, and engage and consult with councillors, community groups and residents.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will have a relevant degree level education such as geography or transport planning preferred OR demonstrable equivalent professional experience is essential. You will have an understanding of the social and environmental impacts of transport.

You will have excellent writing skills including the ability to write clear, basic and appropriate information for reports, articles and briefing papers including technical and Cabinet reports where necessary as well as financial and budget management skills.

You will also have well-developed project delivery skills, including skills for coordination, liaison, and the ability to plan and monitor project plans in order to achieve major projects on time and within budget. If you can work independently and proactively, along with the ability to prioritise and are able to make decisions and think through complex and conflicting issues whilst managing competing priorities then we would love to hear from you.

What next

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potential with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• 27 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

Please check out the link here to view the benefits of working with us!

https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

A commitment to our values

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours

How to apply

To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile HERE to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.

When completing your application please also upload a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section, giving examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is really important or you are not likely to be shortlisted

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Salary Range: Band 10 £40,220 - £44,428 p.a.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027

Your new role

The Transport Planning Team is looking to recruit a Principal Transport Planner to deliver our residents' parking programme and support other transport projects such as our car club and mobility hubs. As a Principal Transport Planner, you will be responsible for the provision of expert advice on strategic transport issues, particularly those regarding parking provision. This role has a focus on the development of transport strategy, including delivery of our Portsmouth Transport Strategy and Parking Strategy. As well as developing emerging transport policy and strategy, your work will help to shape a number of high-profile pieces of work. You will engage and consult with councillors, external stakeholders and residents on transport planning issues addressing varied and complex issues.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have a relevant degree level education OR demonstrable equivalent professional experience. Membership of a professional body is desirable but not essential. You will be able to communicate messages (which may be complicated or sensitive) clearly, concisely and at a level appropriate to the audience, who may not be specialists in transport planning.

You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to represent the service with direction at highly challenging internal/ external meetings, with integrity and confidence. You will be able to put forward persuasive and compelling arguments. You will also have excellent writing skills including the ability to write clear, basic and appropriate information for reports, articles and briefing papers including technical and Cabinet reports where necessary.

You will have the ability to work independently and proactively, with the experience of working in a politically sensitive or with potentially controversial issues. You will also advance the provision of shared transport modes within the city through the development of effective working relationships with operators, other local authorities and key stakeholders.

If you have a customer focused approach to work which promotes your passion to deliver excellent service and continuous improvement on transport issues for the City's residents, then we would love to hear from you.

Please review the full job profile for all the details of the role.

What you'll get in return

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potential with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• 27 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

Please check out the link here to view all the benefits of working with us!

https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

A commitment to our values

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours

How to apply

To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile HERE to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.

When completing your application please also upload a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section, giving examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is really important or you are not likely to be shortlisted

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

We are currently working alongside a well-established independent practice in Winchester, Hampshire recruit a Dispensing Optician to their growing team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a lovely practice which holds a great reputation for offering the highest levels of service in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Clinically focused independent practice
• 2 testing rooms
• All about the patient experience
• Directors who are constantly investing and developing the practice
• Excellent patient reviews
• Wide range of luxury eyewear - Alain Mikli, Cartier, Charmant
• Working in a team of 6-7 people
• Ordering items from suppliers as required
• Helping train the support team
• Working 5 days a week including Saturdays
• Working hours are between 9am to 5.30pm
• Basic salary between £28,000 - £32,000 DOE
• Plus generous bonus
• Professional fees paid

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• A Student DO will also be considered
• Friendly and approachable
• Digitally savvy
• Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
• Ability to learn and want to develop

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

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Transition Project Manager
Hybrid – with UK travel for meetings/visits
Full Time, Permanent
£60,000
- £70,000 per annum Company Car + Bonus

Are you an experienced project manager with a strong background delivering complex mobilisation and transition projects? Serco, a global leader in public service delivery, is seeking a skilled Transition Project Manager to join our UK&E Growth team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end project management, from bidding through to go-live, ensuring rigorous planning, effective programme controls, and successful project delivery. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned project manager looking to bring their expertise to impactful projects within a supportive and high-performing team.
As a Transition Project Manager, you’ll work closely with Principal Transition Leads and Transition Directors, guiding projects from the sales lifecycle through to delivery. This includes defining scope, setting standards, and developing plans for projects and workstreams. Your responsibilities will include programme control, RAID management, and quality assurance, as well as engaging with multiple stakeholders, from senior leaders to external partners. You’ll drive successful project outcomes while supporting continuous improvement across Serco’s portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:
Working across both bids and contract mobilisation & transition programmes, you will:

- Scope Definition and Planning: Set the standard for defining scope and developing detailed plans for projects and workstreams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Serco’s best practices.
- Risk and Issue Management: Proactively manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) to mitigate potential challenges and support successful project outcomes.
- Programme Control and Governance: Establish and oversee programme controls, including change control, financial tracking, and progress monitoring, ensuring consistent governance across projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and partner organisations, to ensure alignment and facilitate smooth delivery.
- Delivery Assurance: Lead deliverability and assurance reviews, ensuring all projects adhere to quality benchmarks and contractual standards throughout the lifecycle.
- Operational Readiness: Provide expertise in operational readiness and cutover planning, supporting projects in the transition to operational stages.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive the improvement of methodologies, tools, and templates, contributing to Serco’s knowledge base and enhancing the team’s effectiveness.
- Quality Management: Ensure high-quality information and deliverables are provided consistently, using data-driven insights to support governance and decision-making.


What We’re Looking For:

- Significant experience delivering medium to large-scale projects, ideally within an outsourcing environment.


- Proven track record in mobilisations, programme control, and high-pressure project delivery.
- In-depth knowledge of project and programme management methodologies, including PMO setup, governance, and assurance.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve shared goals.
- Proven experience in bidding, mobilisations, and transitions.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio); familiarity with Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Power BI is advantageous.
- Ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders, including senior executives.
- Practitioner-level qualifications in APMP, PRINCE2, or MSP are highly desirable.


Why Serco?At Serco, you’ll join a global organisation dedicated to delivering essential services that positively impact communities across sectors like Defence, Justice, Healthcare, and Transport. As a Transition Project Manager, you’ll lead projects that make a real difference, backed by our commitment to your growth through industry-recognised training and certification programmes. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where knowledge sharing and innovation thrive, offering a flexible working model that balances remote work, office time, and on-site travel for a rewarding work-life balance. Serco champions continuous improvement, values diverse perspectives, and empowers you to refine processes, methodologies, and tools that drive project success. Join us to make a meaningful impact and build a career with purpose.

What we offer:

- Company car.
- Bonus potential up to 10%.
- Private medical insurance.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Transition Project Analyst
Hybrid – with UK travel for meetings/visits
Full Time, Permanent
£40,000
- £50,000 per annum
Are you looking to kick-start your career in project management? Serco, a global leader in public service delivery, are seeking a proactive and adaptable Transition Project Analyst to join our UK&E Growth team. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with travel across the UK for meetings, site visits, and mobilisations. It’s a unique opportunity to gain experience in both the sales and delivery lifecycles of complex projects, supporting the implementation of effective programme controls and driving continuous improvement.
As a Transition Project Analyst, you’ll work closely with our experienced Transition Managers and Principal Transition Leads to help deliver high-quality programmes. This role involves supporting key project activities across the bidding and delivery stages, such as developing plans, managing risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID), and monitoring project progress. Whether you’re assisting with scope definition or quality-checking deliverables, your work will be essential to ensuring the smooth running of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:
Working across both bids and contract mobilisation & transition programmes, you will:

- Project Scope and Planning Support: Assist with defining project scope and developing plans for new and ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Serco’s best practices.
- Risk and Issue Management: Identify, record, and actively manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID) to support the smooth progression of projects. Communicate key risks and issues to stakeholders and propose corrective actions where needed.
- Documentation and Quality Assurance: Contribute to the creation and quality-checking of essential project documentation, ensuring all materials meet Serco’s high standards and support effective governance processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and partner organisations, to foster alignment and collaboration across project teams.
- Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Track project milestones and deliverables, preparing status updates to provide a clear and consistent view of project progress and highlight any emerging risks or delays.
- Support Assurance and Deliverability Reviews: Participate in deliverability and assurance reviews, ensuring projects adhere to quality benchmarks and best practices from planning through to delivery.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Contribute to the improvement of tools, templates, and methodologies by providing feedback and suggestions that help enhance the effectiveness of the transition management team.
- Operational Readiness and Cutover Planning: Support the team in preparing for operational go-live, coordinating cutover activities, and ensuring that transition plans are effectively executed.


What We’re Looking For:We are flexible on experience – whether you’re already in a project management role or feel you can bring transferable skills from a similar field, we’d love to hear from you. Ideally, you’ll have experience in project delivery or programme support and an interest in project management fundamentals. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in dynamic environments, this could be the ideal step into a fulfilling career.

Skills and Experience Desired

- Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMO setup, PRINCE2, MSP).
- Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; familiarity with Smartsheet or Power BI is a plus.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.


Why Serco?At Serco, you’re joining a global community committed to delivering essential services that make a real difference. With projects across sectors like Defence, Justice, Healthcare, and Transport, we offer impactful work that directly benefits public and private sectors. We’re dedicated to your growth, providing career development through training, mentorship, and certifications in a supportive, collaborative environment. As a hybrid role, this position also offers the flexibility you need for work-life balance, while providing hands-on experience at various sites across the UK. Serco fosters an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive, and every team member feels valued. Known for quality and excellence, we continuously strive to improve, and our projects allow you to contribute meaningfully to the communities we serve. Join Serco to build a rewarding career with a team that values your contributions and makes a difference together.

What we offer:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.


ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Serves as a senior expert Acquisition Project Manager and concurrently independently leads and manages multiple highly complex and high-dollar value ($500M+) acquisitions from acquisition initiation through contract or Task Order award providing technical advice to the client, contractors, and Acquisition Procurement Center of Excellence (APEX) regarding pre-award strategies and activities. Identifies, analyzes, strategizes, optimally schedules, and tracks acquisition milestones to ensure that the acquisition satisfies client’s mission needs.
• Assesses and documents the appropriate acquisition strategy to accomplish the client’s requirement. Problem solves and incorporates expert and innovative solution(s) into acquisition activities and milestones as needed to resolve impediments to progress. Conducts market research and identifies the optimal acquisition strategy to accomplish the client requirement.  Serves as a senior expert GSA liaison in the pre-award phase to the client managing cost and schedule expectations.
• Translates client requirements and acquisition strategy into written documentation. Leads technical evaluation of the most complex needs and proposals. Uses senior expert acquisition and analytical knowledge, writes technical evaluation reports summarizing the Technical Evaluation Board findings.
• Develops, maintains, nurtures, and champions partnerships with clients, contractor support staff, and other GSA employees.

Starting at $123,914 Per Year (GS 14)

Principal Transport Planner (Civil Engineering)

Fleet

Up to £60K DOE + Bonus

GiPro is delighted to be working exclusively with one of the most recognised engineering consultances in the UK who are experts within the transport planning and highways design space. Due their rapid growth, they are now on the lookout for an experienced Transport Planner for their Fleet office.

Please note that this is not a role within Logistics but Civil Engineering.

The role:

• Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
• Preparation of Travel Plans and Travel Plan Coordination
• Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
• Liaison with clients, contractors and local / national authorities, as required
• To ensure that all assigned tasks / jobs are delivered on-time and to budget
• To check the quality and accuracy of work produced by junior team members
• Work collaboratively with the team and proactively support junior staff in developing their technical knowledge
• Support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice / feasibility work
• Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material

About you:

• Degree in applicable subject; Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering
• Experience in UK Transport Planning standards and processes
• Member of Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT)
• Working experience / understanding of ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings from complex data
• Ability to work easily and accurately with numbers
• Confident written and verbal communication skills

On Offer:

• Salary up to £60K DOE
• Company Pension
• Annual and on the spot bonuses
• Profit Share Bonus
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

For more information on this unique opportunity, please contact Martin Pavlov and he would be delighted to assist you with your application.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
Hays is delighted to be working with our global client, one of the world's most successful premium manufacturers of cars, motorcycles and provider of premium services. Our client demonstrates a commitment to innovation, sustainability and product responsibility all the way from development to production. Their aim is to play a dynamic and innovative role in shaping the face of mobility. Our clients highly value each and every person; their passion, commitment, uniqueness, and contribution to shaping the future success of their business.

Hays are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager - Architect/Interior/Facilities Design to join our client on a short-term contract assignment.(possible Extension)

The Network Facilities Project Manager is the local market expert on all Retailer Design, Buildings & Equipment guidelines, responsible for ensuring that all Retailer Sales and Service new build and refurbishment projects meet all elements of Brand Standards, Showroom design and comply with contractual Retail Standards to support the achievement of the BMW Group's Retail Transformation strategy called
Retail. Next, this introduces a whole new customer experience focused on Corporate Showroom design which is being rolled out to the UK Retailer Network.

Your new role

• Act as the centre of competence on our Client's Brand Standard Buildings & Equipment guidance, both Sales and Service. Provide start-to-finish support to retailers on their facilities projects, including input into design development proposals, brand signage guidance, internal furniture, fittings & fixtures guidance and the forecasted costs.
• Manage the implementation of new Brand Standards including architecture, ICS (furniture) and OCS (brand signage) concepts. In conjunction with the Network Standards Manager, adapt the centrally provided concept materials to best suit the UK market to meet the brand and retail standards.
• The Retail transformation strategy will require a design site plan for each Retailer / Agent's new showroom identity roll-out to ensure our network's facilities are optimised and each site is ready to meet the customer-experience-focussed requirements of our businesses in the future.
• Influence commercial decisions across the network providing advice to Retailers on how to the 'right-size' and 'right-cost' projects to ensure the best possible value for money for the Retailer whilst still complying with Brand and Retail Standards.
• Develop, update and report on the milestone status of all projects, including the financial budget, and provide measurement and status reporting to all key stakeholders including our client on the progress and costs on all projects.
• Manage communication and relationships across all levels within the Retailer Network, from Investors/Owners to Heads of Business and Property Directors. Adapt the communication approach according to the audience. Influence retailers and their processes through consultation and robust plans.
• Provide advice and guidance to relevant stakeholders on all areas under the key accountabilities including Retailer Network, third party suppliers.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree level qualifications.
• Proven project management skills.
• Strong planning and commercial analysis
• Automotive experience beneficial.
• Ideally, a Retailer or Retailer facing experience within the Automotive Industry
• Ideally, design experience or experience of brand standards management.

What you'll get in return

Base Location: Farnborough, UK. (Candidates should be based within a reasonable commute)

Assignment type: 6 months (Strong possibility of extension)

Working environment: Hybrid working (MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)

Hours per week: 37.5

Pay rate: £250 - £450 (Dependent on Experience)


How will we support you?

The business core values are integral to their corporate culture and guide their actions and decisions. These values include:Openness - Embracing change and new opportunities, learning from mistakes and acting with integrity, responsibility - making consistent decisions and committing to them personally, fostering trust and effective teamwork.Appreciation - Reflecting on actions, respecting each other, offering clear feedback and celebrating successTransparency -Acknowledging concerns and identifying inconsistencies constructively Trust - Relying on each other to act swiftly and achieve goals Diversity - Valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences to enhance innovation and competitiveness
CompensationWe offer a competitive hourly wage plus an annual performance-related bonus.
You will receive a generous annual leave up to 35 days, which is inclusive of bank holidays.
There's free on-site parking available, and you'll have access to a subsidised restaurant.
We offer hybrid working where employees split their time between working remotely (often from home) and working in the office.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion policy is centered around creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects differences.
The company promotes diversity through various initiatives and has integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion into its HR strategy1.Key aspects of policy include: Promoting equal opportunities in recruitment and personnel development. Ensuring protection against discrimination and fostering respect in everyday businessEncouraging a diverse workforce to enhance competitiveness, effectiveness and innovation Supporting five dimensions of diversity: gender, age and experience, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation and identity and cultural background



What you need to do now

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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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Project Manager
- Maritime UK Based
- Hybrid
- Must be content with regular travel to Holyhead and LymingtonFixed Term Contract
- 18 months Full time (open to flexible working requests)Salary circa £60-70,000 per annum, including company car, bonus and private medical cover plus other Serco benefits. Pending contract bid award, our Serco Maritime team have an exciting new role for a Project Manager to join our team. The key purpose of this role is to be the PMO lead on the Ship Life Extension Plan management team, responsible for oversight and management of the upcoming Programmes (SLEPs) achieving customer approved programmatic solutions for the contract on time and budget.
Working with the Technical Manager, and sometimes interchangeably, you will ensure a consistently safe and effective programme of works is being managed and reported by our subcontract partners Shipyard facilities. This role will also ensure each SLEP activity has access to appropriate commercial, financial and programme management support throughout all stages of the contract, leading on contractual compliance and acceptance with the Customer and SLEP subcontractors with support from Serco Commercial and Legal & Contracts teams.
Main Accountabilities:


- To be the Project POC ensuring risks issues and opportunities are communicated, mitigated and acted upon in a timely and effective manner.
- To own the SLEP ‘Master Plan’ Including the Project Management Plan, Schedule and Risk Register.
- To Manage the Risk Issues Assumptions and Dependencies (RAID) Log.
- To Work with the Customer and Subcontractor Shipyards in delivering against a vessel delivery plan for each vessel taken under contract.
- To promote and foster good working relationships with all Customer, Shipyard and Internal stakeholders.
- Monitoring and control of expenditure against delegated budgets and timely reporting of anticipated variances.
- Encouraging LFE opportunities and service optimisation as the SLEP programme progresses; and managing the Continuous Improvement process.
- Providing guidance and feedback to Shipyard SMEs and customer overseeing officers when appropriate.
- Support the Technical Manager as required to provide assurance to the Customer and Maritime Services Director that all activities are undertaken in a safe environment and are fully compliant with MCA, Class, Health and Safety, ISM & ISPS codes and any other legal requirements that may be applicable to the Programme at all times.
- Exemplifying and promoting ethical behaviours and acting as an ambassador for Serco Maritime with all external personnel.


What you’ll need to do the role:


- Recognised Project Management Qualification
- Degree level education in a relevant discipline
- Significant project management experience in a maritime environment
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Quality & Continuous Improvement practises.
- Financial and Commercial acumen in a maritime or highly regulated industry context
- Experience and competence with IT systems and office applications particularly word, excel, Sharepoint and preferably MS Project.
- Driving License essential
- Must be content with regular travel to Holyhead, Lymington and Portsmouth
- SC Security Cleared or ability to obtain the required clearance.
- We welcome requests for flexible working for this role, please specify in your application any requests to be considered.


What we offer:


- Company Bonus.
- Company car.
- Private Medical cover.
- Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales & business management trainee programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales & business management trainee programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Choices College (formerly Project Choice) is a supported internship programme that aims to support young adults with learning difficulties, disabilities or autism to become employment ready.

You will work closely with the Area Manager in delivering the College's outcomes and maintaining an employment transition rate for students at above 75%. You will play a key role in ensuring the programme meets the needs of the students, employers and regulatory bodies.

Please note this roles contractual base will be in Southampton but the role will be based in Basingstoke RG24 9GZ. Willingness to travel around the Hampshire area is essential.

A passion for supporting students with SEN to meet their full potential is essential for this role. The post holder will hold a teaching qualification or have recent experience in supporting the education of students with SEN in the classroom and work placement. They will have the skills and experience to adapt working practices to suit the learning needs of individual students using Training in Systematic Instruction methodologies.

The post holder will be a confident communicator with excellent motivating skills, you will also be highly organised and be extremely efficient in using MS Office packages.

The coordinator’s main duties will include supporting, monitoring and recording individual student’s progress and reinforcing employability skills by delivering sessions in a classroom setting. The role also involves delivering bespoke training to mentors and sourcing new employers to provide placements/employment transitions for students.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible forsponsorship through the Skilled Worker routeyou’llusually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website. 

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!



Secondments


Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.



This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

Business Support Officer - Housing, Neighbourhood & Building Services (HNB)

Salary: Band 6 - £26,073 - £29,777 p.a.

37 hours per week - full time - hybrid working can be agreed with the Assistant Director

About the Directorate:

The Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services Directorate is delivering a range of customer-facing services, including building and housing services. It is one of the largest directorates in the city council with a wide and varied mix of functions but all with a core purpose to provide good quality service to our customers, a culture of driving service improvement and generating income.

This role will be part of the building services team who are responsible for the maintenance, repair and construction of assets. You will provide a comprehensive personal support service and report to the Assistant Director of Building Services as well as supporting his management team.

This is an exciting opportunity with a wide-ranging remit and suited to individuals with experience keen to grow and develop.

What is the role?

The Assistant Director for Building Services requires the support of an individual that is up for the challenge, has a desire to learn quickly, interested in building maintenance and construction, dedicated to getting things right the first time and is methodical and organised. You will have excellent communication skills and significant administrative experience to be able to provide immediate support.

The role will support the monitoring and tracking of key actions for the Assistant Director including preparation of materials required for meetings and highlighting any areas of concern. This will include liaison with staff and stakeholders to ensure required actions and activities are carried out.

As a Business Support Officer, you will be a key point of contact for Assistant Directors, Heads of Service and other managers throughout building services and the directorate. Sharing and managing communications, supporting the response to complaints as well as organising, attending, and minuting a wide variety of meetings both in person and via Teams. You will work closely with other Business Support Officers and the Executive Personal Assistant to the Director and will need to establish good working relationships with these and other key contacts across the directorate.

The role is part of the business support arrangements for the directorate, and you will be part of a team of officers with similar roles across the directorate working collaboratively together to ensure the smooth operation of business support arrangements. The role plays a key part in conveying a professional and positive image for the directorate and will be a positive ambassador for the work of Portsmouth City Council.

For full details of the role please click HERE for the job profile!

Who is the person?

You need to:

• Be proficient in the use of IT systems including M365 applications including Word, PowerPoint
• Have a good understanding of the importance of measures and data and the ability to confidently create and use Excel spreadsheets to extract and analyse data.
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines, adapting quickly to reprioritise workloads at short notice.
• Have the ability to confidently manage multiple diaries, arranging meetings using Outlook while being considerate of conflicting priorities.
• Have excellent communication and people skills, both written and verbal with a confident telephone manner and good literacy and numeracy skills
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Data Protection and the importance of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Show an understanding of Portsmouth City Council's structure and responsibilities.
• Be flexible in the timing of working hours to support the demands of the work.
• Possess a high level of self-motivation, ability to self-manage and use you own initiative to solve problems.
• Have demonstrable experience of working within a busy office environment, performing administration duties to a high standard with a large degree of autonomy.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Colette Hill on 023 9283 4872 or email at colette.hill@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or Lois.Lanning@portsmouthcc.gov.uk .

Closing date: 15th November 2024.

We may close this advert early if we receive many applications of a good standard.

Assessment Centre: 27th November 2024

Interview date: 28th November 2024

When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please click HERE for the full job profile!

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme
• Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays
• We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Potential to purchase additional annual leave
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

Click HERE to see all the benefits of working with us! Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

About the Role

Base Location: We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices within a commutable distance of Andover, New Forrest Melksham, Swindon or Poole

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

To help deliver our RIIO ED2 business plan of £4BN and netzero we are expanding our Large Capital Delivery teams across our Distribution licence areas with additional Project Managers. You will work within project teams to deliver electrical infrastructure projects that meet our customer's requirements, in a safe and timely manner at the agreed cost.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing a range of projects in accordance with our investment management process.

- Responsible for all aspects of the project including safety, quality, cost and programme.

- Ensuring project documentation and contracts along with supporting information are compliant, maintained and complete through each phase of the project life cycle in line with SSEN processes.

- Providing support to both our customer and delivery partners through excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure the projects proceed safely, efficiently and to plan.

You'll be part of a project management team working closely with design engineers, field staff, contractors, customers, and key stakeholders.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Previous experience of managing construction projects involving underground cables, overhead lines and substation works up to 132kV is preferred but other relevant sectors/utilities will be considered.

- An Engineering qualification is preferred and a recognised qualification in construction safety and project management would be advantageous.

- Experience in contract management and ideally have experience of NEC construction contracts.

- You will be experienced in the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 and understand the duties of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital and you will need to be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external. You will also need to possess good problem-solving skills and can thrive under pressure.

Regular travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net-zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Jim on 01738 341514.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.