Total 161 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1QH

Housing Project Officer, Slough
Temporary
Immediate Start
Must Have Own Car - Mileage Policy
Full Time - 37 hours a week
Some Hybrid Working

Our Client is looking to hire a Housing Project Officer immediately. The successful candidate would be managing the private accommodation side of the organisation - patch size approximately 160 properties.

Main Responsibilities

The day to day operation of the housing companies landlord function, ensuring that services are responsive to customer and community demands and deliver against measured outputs while contributing to key strategic aims and priorities. Areas of responsibility includes:

• Estate Management
• New tenant visits and tenancy sign up
• Tenancy verification & fraud prevention
• Service charge management
• Relationships with freeholders and managing agents
• Requesting responsive maintenance
• Supporting asset compliance
• Addressing anti-social behaviour

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience of working in housing related role.

• Awareness of legislation, policy and best practice relating to housing management, rent arrears management and anti-social behaviour.

• Knowledge of legal enforcement proceedings via the County Court.

• Knowledge and understanding of the practical application of Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunity Policies.

• Good general understanding of buildings and maintenance issues

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Alex at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to alex.yates@servicecare.org.uk

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About our Business

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK & Ireland | 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 SSE offices or depots around the UK and Ireland which include but are not limited to: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Reading, Havant, London, Dublin and Belfast.

Salary: £Competitive depending on experience + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

What is the Role?

As a Senior Project Development Engineer at SSE Renewables, you'll lead engineering teams to design and deliver Battery Energy Storage Systems and Solar projects.

Responsibilities include:

- Creating initial designs.

- Collaborating with partners on solutions.

- Ensuring technical quality from detailed design through construction and commissioning.

- Influencing key stakeholders within and beyond our company to advance projects through our Assurance Process with strong technical leadership.

With over 500MW in delivery and a growing pipeline in the GWs, you will be working on some of the largest BESS and Solar projects in the UK & Ireland. Take a look at one of our recent developments to enter delivery: Construction to start on SSE Renewables 320MW BESS project in Yorkshire | SSE Renewables

This role offers professional growth, supports personal development, and relies on your knowledge of the energy market, transmission, and distribution networks, as well as engineering skills to boost our success and business expansion.

What do I need?

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

- Expertise in power generation project design, development and delivery, experience with LV and HV power networks is preferred.

- Proven skills in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure technical quality in large project development and delivery.

- Experience managing and working with consultants, as well as EPC contractors.

- Comprehensive knowledge of the energy sector, including key engineering norms, market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks.

- Dedication to delivering engineering excellence in world-class projects with a commitment to continual improvement.

- A collaborative approach for working with colleagues and customers.

- Preferably Chartered Engineer status or willingness to obtain it within role.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required 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 Andy on 01738 275847.

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.

About the Role

Base Location: Reading

Salary: £45,400 - £68,200 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing,

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

What is the Role?

We are looking for a CRM Planning Manager to oversee the planning and execution of customer campaigns across ROI, NI and Great Britain. You'll manage a team of planners and email specialists who use Oracle Eloqua and Hubspot as the primary tools for planning and monitoring customer campaigns. In this role you will:

- manage and motivate a team of CRM planners, providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities

- plan and oversee the delivery of customer campaigns across multiple channels, markets, and segments, ensuring alignment with the business objectives and customer journey

- monitor and operationally manage CRM KPIs such as churn, renewals, campaign engagement metrics and overall conversions

- ensure compliance with data protection regulations and best practices and maintain high standards of data quality and integrity

- manage Retention Operations with responsibility for renewal activity across BTL channels such as call centre and email

- help create high-quality, dynamic and interactive email templates that follow the best standards for email construction

What do I need?

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

- proven experience in CRM, preferably in the energy or utilities sector

- demonstrable experience in managing a CRM team or similar operational function

- proficiency in Oracle and HubSpot, or similar CRM platforms

- strong operational and analytical skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to drive decision making and performance improvement

- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage with various stakeholders

This role will require regular travel to other SSE sites in the UK and Ireland.

About our Business

SSE is a multinational energy company listed on the FTSE 100, with a vision "to be a leading energy company in a net zero world". Were investing £24bn+ by the end of the decade to help deliver our Net Zero Acceleration Programme.

Part of SSE Plc, Energy Customer Solutions is the Customer facing division - providing energy and low carbon solutions to over 1.3million customers. We have a strong market position with great customer relationships and expert customer teams working in Belfast, Cardiff, Dublin, Perth, and Reading. ​

In Great Britain we operate under the brand SSE Energy Solutions providing energy and related energy solutions (EV, Solar, Smart, Heating & Cooling etc) to businesses of all sizes and public sector organisations across Great Britain.

In Ireland - we operate under the brand SSE Airtricity providing energy and related energy solutions (Solar, EV etc) to homes, businesses including public sector organisations across the island of Ireland.

We have ambitious targets to help our customers on their journey to Net Zero by increasing the accessibility of green energy solutions through the provision of customer-driven propositions and were a partner to customers and stakeholders as they seek ways to respond to the climate crisis.

Help us power change.

Whats in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement (including public holidays), 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE to find out more.

Next Steps

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

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andy on 01738 340826.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

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 or depots in the Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc (SEPD) licensed area

Salary: £39,415 - £45,136 + car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

Our Workforce Planning Team is responsible for the succession planning, recruitment management and assessment of Learners within the Distribution Business. As a Lines or Jointing craft assessor, you will:

- Deliver an excellent learning journey to our apprentices and enable them to grow and gain the knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours to successfully achieve completion of their apprenticeship programme.

- Monitor and support the Overhead lines or Jointing apprentices to ensure that they have obtained and demonstrated the successful completion of their programme, this will include both on-site practical assessments and reviewing evidence remotely via our online portfolio system.

- Provide support and technical knowledge to the apprentices to ensure safe operational working.

- Have the potential to hold line manager responsibilities and support the Network Learner Team Managers with activities such as managing performance.

What do I need?

We are looking for somebody that has a passion to develop our learners to become the next generation of safe, competent and knowledgeable employees. To be considered for this role, we are looking for you to have:

- Experience working on Overhead Lines and/or Underground cable Jointing as a qualified multi-skilled craftsperson, with a proven track record of working to a safe and high standard in OHL and Jointing both LV and HV.

- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels, having the ability to motivate, not just the learners but other key stakeholders.

- The ability to mentor and coach apprentices, encouraging them to strive for continual improvements in quality and performance.

- Excellent IT knowledge including Word and Excel.

- Ability to support with SHEPD area site visits and occasional travel to England to various team events and providing support when required.

- An A1 Assessors qualification would be beneficial, however training will be given to enable you to complete your level 3 TAQA/CAVA certificate in assessing which will be required.

About our business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

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 submitted 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 Stacey on 01738 342529.

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.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living.

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?

Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £26,500 - £28,000 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences)

Hours – 37 hours per week, Monday – Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins.

Service – Carramar, Thatcham, Berkshire.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Carramar. The Carramar team focuses on providing care for clients in a 24 hour, 7 day a week supported housing service in Thatcham. The Carramar team creates a comfortable, safe and pleasant environment while helping residents work towards more independent living in the future.

Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: “The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years.” Client in Adult Services.

Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.


Lead by example and take the role of Shift Lead - ensuring that all members of the team are aware of daily tasks and notes are completed and updated as appropriate.
Be the first point of contact handling all queries and requests from internal and external partners responding in a timely manner, delegating as appropriate.
Mentor and support new team members in their role.
Responsible for leading on projects to enhance the service.
Support the development of person-centred planning, ensuring resident’s plans have meaningful and achievable goals.
Support residents with medication concordance.
Undertake an enabling role with the resident in daily tasks such as cleaning, shopping, budgeting, and household tasks that promote independent living.
Lead and promote social inclusion work by introducing residents to leisure activities, new interests, education, or volunteering.
Working with clinical teams, attending CPAs and multi-disciplinary team meetings.


The Successful Applicant:

Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational.

Essential criteria:


A good understanding of different types of mental health illnesses and the level of care some residents may require
GCSE Maths and English, being IT literate due to the volume of paperwork required to be kept up to date
Good organisational, communication, written and verbal skills and can work calmly in difficult and challenging situations


What We Offer:


25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays.
Blue Light card and other discounted shopping.
Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling.
Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)
Enhanced family friendly leave.
Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave.
£500 refer a friend bonus scheme.
Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments
Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app – approved by NHS.
Free flu jabs.
Free DBS application.


You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients.

If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website: Response – Mental Health Care & Support.

All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK – Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Project Support Officer in Reading. This is a full-time 18 month contract job with a salary of £22,000. Role Summary Solutions4 Health has been commissioned by West Berkshire Council to deliver a community outreach service in West Berkshire, the role in question will require the successful candidate to help with various tasks to support the project. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Uploading client referrals onto the IHS Database Contacting referrals via telephone & email Booking clients onto available clinics Plan and organise workload effectively and be able to work well under a strict timeline. Ensure a smooth referral pathway is put in place and overcome barriers in receiving referrals. Ensure all wellness coaches are fully equipped to run their sessions. Website - Take responsibility for the programme including the of writing new articles, adding or altering clinics and their opening times, updating with relevant events and campaigns. Manage venue bookings Increase service awareness in the community and social media platforms Manage all referrals coming into the service via self-referral route and health professionals Motivate and empower clients to make behaviour changes. Run reports regularly when requested Monitor outcomes of treatment programmes for their effectiveness. Develop and maintain close working relationships with key partners To actively participate in promotional events to increase referrals into the service To carry out any other duties relevant to the post. Make sure all client data are entered into IHS database Assisting with creating and sending out promotional materials for the programme Any other administrative tasks Required Skills/Qualifications Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of behaviour change models Knowledge of the problems experienced by socially disadvantaged sectors of the community An understanding of the impact of obesity on health Working knowledge of the issues related to information governance Working knowledge regarding safeguarding processes and policies Excellent communication skills Excellent time management and organisation skills The ability to work independently as part of a team The commitment to provide an efficient and effective service Knowledge of Microsoft Knowledge of reporting to commissioners and stakeholders Experience Experience in assisting with public health programmes Working with clients with complex issues Experience in working with clients from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds Experience of partnership working Other Enthusiastic and self-motivated The ability to adopt a flexible working pattern About Us Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK. We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team. Benefits Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams. Employee Assistance Programme (inlcuding 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app) Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc. Cycle to Work scheme Annual Leave that increases with length or service If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!

Apprenticeship and Business Development Executive
37 Hours per week / Fixed term until July 2024
£6,636 Actual (based on May start date) / £26,620 FTEThis is an exciting time to join a growing and innovative degree apprenticeship provider.
At Newbury College and University Centre Newbury (UCN) we put students at the heart of everything we do, and we are extremely proud of our above national average outstanding achievement rates.
We are recruiting an Apprenticeship and Business Development Executive to join our Apprenticeships team at Newbury College. As part of the role you will be the first point of contact for employers and those interested in apprenticeships, traineeships and business programmes. Providing effective customer service to meet the needs of the College customers. You will be required to work with employers at the start of an apprenticeship programme to ensure that they have contracts in place and their apprenticeship service is set up correctly for the College to be paid.
The successful applicant will have;
• Educated to Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant multi-functional administration experience
• Customer Service experience
It would be desirable for the successful applicant to also have;
• Working with apprenticeships
• Experience of working in a Further Education college environment
We are proud to be the first-choice vocational education provider for West Berkshire and an exceptional place to work. We take pride in our commitment to our employees, and we are seeking passionate, talented teaching and non-teaching staff to join our thriving team.
Everything we do is about "creating opportunities to transform lives", from the exceptional support we provide to our students to the professional development available to our staff. By offering flexible, part-time, and full-time roles, a range of enticing benefits, and a supportive working environment, we aim to make Newbury College and University Centre Newbury the ideal place to build your career.
Staff Benefits
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days holiday
• Local Government Pension Scheme (currently 5.8% employee contribution, 26.9% employer contribution)
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• Access to Westfield Health wellbeing resources
• Access to Employee Assistance Scheme
• On-site gym membership (annual fee of £20)
• Discounted Community Learning courses
• Access to discounted hair & beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon on campus
• Access to a range of good value food and drink at The Street café
• Friendly and flexible working environment
• Development Opportunities
• Discounted childcare at on site nursery for Newbury College staff (operated by a third party provider)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.
Safer Recruitment
At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines
• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search and any convictions must be declared on the application form. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable).
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Randstad C&P are recruiting a Project Manager on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor with a proven track record of delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the multiple countries. The role promises the opportunity to work with an established company on an innovative scheme in Reading. The role will pay an attravtyive salary and offer great benefits including 35 days holiday!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of a major highways scheme from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to project objectives, budget, and timeline.
• Collaborate closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment of project goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, risk management strategies, and quality assurance measures.
• Oversee all aspects of project execution, including procurement, construction activities, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or obstacles, and implement proactive solutions to mitigate issues and maintain project momentum.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and innovation within the project team, promoting best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree ore equivalent (HND, etc.) in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience managing large-scale highways or infrastructure projects within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound knowledge of relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, pension and progressional opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a reputable organization.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Apply with your CV or contact Joe at Randstad Reading for more information!

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Reading/Perth/Glasgow

Salary: £53,100 - £79,700 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8million 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 networks were ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power we need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future- proof power supplies for lifes changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects. We are in our new price control, RIIO-ED2 (2023-2028), and finance will play a key role in supporting the business in maximising our current settlement.

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to partner our Large Capital Delivery (LCD) team. Focussed on performance improvement, business analysis & insight, strategic business planning, budgeting & forecasting activities. This is a forward-looking role that will align will work closely with the Director and lead team of the LCD directorate within Distribution providing timely and effective support and challenge to senior business management stakeholders. This includes the responsibility of the delivery of the monthly forecast, annual budget and 5yr plans.

- Proactively challenge the Business on financial performance, to drive improvements, providing insight, knowledge and recommendations at Head of / Director level.

- Advise and guide the business on strategic planning activities from a finance perspective in line with our Regulatory business plan reviewing CBAs and other investment appraisals and identifying key risks and opportunities.

- Prepare, co-ordinate and leading robust Directorate forecasts, budgets and longer term planning including stakeholder sign off, providing financial insight and challenge as necessary to ensure budgets are accurate, realistic, and aligned with the broader Distribution strategy.

- Work with the business teams to identify and review business cases for capital investments, connections proposals, contracts, WIP, efficiency opportunities and monitor the financials for the capital portfolio to improve the regulatory performance and benchmarking of the business.

What do I need?

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

- Be a fully qualified accountant with 5 years+ PQE in a Business Partner / Finance Manager / Management Accountant business-interfacing role with experience of solving business issues of similar scale and complexity.

- Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.

- Have a strong background in a project driven business with understanding of contract management, project delivery and financial planning.

- Excellent skills in interpreting and assimilating from multiple data sources, including external market data, and rendering into meaningful insight and appropriate recommendations and clear actions.

- Experience in influencing strategy and can translate this into actionable programmes, opportunities or activities that result in improved profitability or risk mitigation.

- You will be able to effectively communicate financial performance to operational colleagues to embed financial understanding within the business.

About our Business

Our SSE Finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.

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 / 01738 347632.

EXTERNAL: 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.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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Business Teacher

• To start ASAP
• Day to day/ongoing work
• Teaching Business to KS3 and KS4
• Leicester-based Secondary School

You must have relevant experience working with 11 - 16 year olds within the last 2 years and we must be able to obtain relevant references for this time. You should have a professional manner and a flexible attitude to working and timetable changes. Most importantly, you should be enthusiastic, engaging and passionate about working with young people. Strong behaviour management and the ability to implement schools' behaviour polices is also essential. To be successful, you will be a Qualified Teacher (ECT's welcome to apply) and have recent experience of teaching Business across Key Stage 3 and 4.

Job Description:

• Delivering engaging and creative Business lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Supporting, advising, guiding and supervising students throughout the school day.
• Supporting Business classes in the absence of the timetabled staff/teacher.
• Delivering the cover work established in the absence of the teacher.
• To have a primary focus on maintaining good order and ensuring students are on task so that learning can take place.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. ECT's welcome to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Recent experience teaching Business at secondary school level.
• Strong behaviour/classroom management.
• The ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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We are working with a regional Tier 2 contractor based near Newbury. The company are a privately owned, profitable business who work solely across the South of England and believe in delivering quality, defect free schemes to clients.

They target schemes between £8and £35 million on frameworks and repeat business opportunities with long term clients - typical schemes are care developments, schools and multi phased education schemes, student accommodation, PRS developments, office and resi schemes, hotels and multi use retail and leisure developments - a really wide and diverse range of projects to work on.

The role includes early involvement at tender and bid stage, working with the estimating, design and commercial teams to establish specifications, phasing, strategy and then forming the initial construction programme. You will work to update and amend both the overall programme as well as individual programmes and phases for each package of works on site until the final bid/tender is submitted. You will then be responsible for managing the programme through to start on site with the delivery and be expected to regularly visit site, update both short and long term programmes, identify both opportunities to save time as well as look ahead to identify clashes and other issues on site, work with design team and supply chain to ensure work packages are released on time and all bespoke items and packages are let in good time and monitor progress to ensure key dates are met. You will continue to work with the commercial and design teams to evolve and adapt future bids and programmes for best practice.

You will ideally have worked for a regional contractor on schemes above £3 million and have experience of both D&B projects and framework negotiations, be able to demonstrate excellent work practices, attention to detail, organisational skills as well as the ability to identify opportunities and potential issues. You must be able to use software such as asta, 4 projects and have experience of working with BIM and BREEAM.

They are looking for experienced Planners as well as senior staff as part of their controlled growth and development and now is a brilliant time to join the business. They offer a competitive salary and package, hybrid working options, full training and bespoke development packages and the opportunities for advancement are unlimited - they regularly recognise, reward and promote the best internal talent.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, Mott MacDonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries. With over 16,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we're helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions. We have a collegiate and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace. Together, we are opening opportunities with connected thinking. If this sounds like somewhere you'd like to work, click apply to continue with your application.

Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees?

As Project Manager you will be responsible for the entire scope required for successful delivery of projects.

Working within the Environment and Water Portfolio, with clients such as Thames Water and Southern Water, you will be responsible for the delivery of both above ground and below ground water and wastewater construction projects. Roles typically being secondment to the client, but not always.

Role summary

Responsible for delivery of projects (client side) ensuring:

• Delivery on time within cost and to stated quality standards
• Ensure the embedding of sustainability principles
• Deliver within specified internal and client governance tolerances
• Ensure the relevant safety management system has been employed
• Coordinate and manage contract requirements (NEC or Icheme
• Responsible for capturing cost efficiencies during pre-construction phases without compromising the scope of the project
• Responsible for taking the project to the Investment Committee and guarantee the allocation of capital allowing the progress of the project throughout the lifecycle
• Be accountable for the expenditure, and overall out turn cost for the project including authorisation through specified governance.
• Be responsible for ensuring the change control process is followed including managing and recording all change to time, cost and quality.
• Active stakeholder management to clarify requirements and agree project objectives and priorities. Maintain stakeholder involvement in key decisions.
• Manage project risk and opportunities effectively - take responsibility for the identification, allocation and management of the project risk and opportunities, taking effective mitigation measures to reduce risk.
• Be accountable for the commercial objectives specific to the project - ensure necessary reporting & information is delivered on time, to the required standard.
• Maintain excellent communications with the client and wider programme team.
• Be responsible for the project programme. Work with multidisciplinary delivery teams to update the programme as required.

Required for the position of Project Manager

• A degree in engineering or project management subject
• A relevant professional qualification preferably APM
• Full Membership, or working towards full membership of a relevant chartered body; MAPM, MCIWEM, MICE, MCIOB, MRICS etc..
• Project management experience across a range of disciplines, contract/procurement
• Experience of managing projects within the Water and Environment Sector
• Experience of practical application of contracts terms
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Experience of working 'client side' for utilities companies is advantageous

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Pension matched up to 7%  
• Life insurance 
• An annual professional institution subscription  
• Continuous development opportunities - because we want you to thrive 
• Agile/flexible working - because life isn't 9-5 
• Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies - for parents and care givers 
• Annual bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits that suit you, including ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
• Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
 
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.
 

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MARKET RESEARCH TRANSLATION - PROJECT MANAGER will be working with the wider Project Management team, the Market Research Translation Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the full lifecycle of market research translation and localization projects to completion whilst ensuring IQVIA’s standards are met. 

Project Management:

•    Manage multiple market research translation and localization projects at any one time from receipt to completion across qualitative and quantitative methodologies
•    Take the lead on complex quantitative studies including tracker/wave projects
•    Liaise with the client to assess and agree project parameters and requirements 
•    Manage market research client accounts to ensure high client satisfaction 
•    Assess project scope to select appropriate vendors and negotiate deadlines effectively  
•    Monitor and manage the status of assigned projects to effectively anticipate and prevent issues
•    Accurately complete project finances including quoting and budgeting
•    Prepare and maintain project documentation and information
•    Understand and adhere to the Quality Management System 
•    Comply with relevant and applicable IQVIA procedures and SOPs
•    Work with Team Leads to help in the training and of new team members for Market Research translation projects
•    Assist in the maintenance of linguistic assets including glossaries and style guides 
•    Ensure that high quality is maintained for all projects through QA checks 

Requirements: 

•    Minimum of 3 years of experience working in Market Research Project Management in the Language Services industry, 
•    Specialist in Market Research Translation Services with extensive knowledge of both Qual and Quant services. In depth knowledge of tracker project best practice is essential
•    Experience being the key point of contact on new client accounts is desirable 
•    Bachelor's degree, ideally in a linguistic, business or scientific field
•    Fluency in English is essential, an additional language would be advantageous 
•    Excellent written/verbal communication skills
•    Excellent attention to detail to ensure that high quality standards are maintained 
•    Ability to meet strict deadlines and to manage competing priorities and changing demands
•    Excellent client management, problem solving and analytical skills 
•    Ability to follow instructions and work independently whilst using own initiative
•    Demonstration of advanced IT skills
•    Experience working with TMS and be an advanced CAT tools user for the purpose of Market Research tracker studies. Experience working with XTRF and/or memoQ or other similar systems would be highly advantageous 
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers and clients

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Job Purpose

The Senior Study Leader is the leader of the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT), guides planning and management of the assigned clinical study/studies end-to-end to achieve objectives. Accountable for proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT. Oversee budget and people allocation within assigned study/studies. Contribute in promoting operational excellence through process improvement and knowledge sharing across studies. Fosters an empowered, psychologically safe organization that can navigate a matrix environment, learns, and adjusts quickly to changing conditions and business needs.

Key accountabilities

• Executes and delivers clinical studies; guides planning and decision making at study-level

• Acts as the CTT product owner with clear and focused duties and responsibilities per the agile ways of working

• Active member of a Clinical Operations community within the study leadership organization

• Promotes operational excellence in the development of global clinical study protocol(s), clinical study report(s), and other study-related documents

Deliverables

• Patient recruitment, clinical data, study documentation and study reports

• Efficient delivery of the protocol, ICF, Monitoring Plan, and CSR in quality and on time

• Cost effective management of study budget

• Proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT

Key expertise and skillset

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required. Advanced degree is strongly preferred.

• ≥ 4 years of recent involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV of standard to high complexity and priority ≥ 3 years of recent contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical studies of standard to high complexity and priority (e.g., planning, executing, reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry or a contract research organization, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities

• Experience in managing people globally in a complex matrix environment preferred

• Management of virtual teams. Proven ability and strong experience leading teams and building capabilities Experience in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written); ability to communicate at all levels

• Excellent organization and prioritization

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and enterprise mindset, demonstrated by ability to drive for aligned solutions

• Fluent English, oral and written

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Salary: £50,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Slough, SL1 4DX



When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.



As a SAP Planner you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• Coordinate the flow of works according to production schedules.
  
• You will plan and schedule material/resource needs.
  
• Maintaining and assisting in updating the SAP system to ensure it is accurate.
  
• Exchanging data and information interaction concerns and also improvements in products, processes and procedures.
  
• Ensuring operational alignment with planning and KPIs to optimise inventory and process improvements.
  
• Build work packages to enable Engineering Technicians and External Service providers to execute planned and reactive work orders.
  
• Booking service engineers
  
• Provides input to schedule of works in conjunction with planning team, supervisors, Manufacturing and Development teams.
  
• Responsible for monitoring target/critical dates to ensure compliance is maintained (EHS, GMP and Business)
  
• Reviewing work completion history and feedback to continually improve work pack quality.
  
• Develop work pack library for corrective / reactive works
  
• Identify opportunities to optimise maintenance costs
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

What we're looking for;

• Have proven industrial experience of working in a SAP role.
  
• Have experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, interfacing directly with shop floor and office team members.
  
• Be a good team player, enjoy collaborating and solving problems with others
  
• Be excited by and demonstrate an ability to learn new processes and applications.
  

What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



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This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.