Total 317 Human Resources job vacancies in Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK9 1HL

Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing)
c.£65,000 per annum
Bedford
Permanent
Hybrid Working

Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as an Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing). This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by developing and executing comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives, designing and implementing wellbeing programs, and leading efforts to embed inclusive practices across all aspects of recruitment, training, and development.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

Role Overview
The Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing) will report directly to Head of Employee Engagement and HR Advice. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Plan: Develop and execute comprehensive D&I initiatives that align with our values and help achieve our business goals. This includes creating policies, programmes, and practices that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Employee Wellbeing Programs: Design and implement wellbeing programs that address financial, physical, mental, and emotional health. This includes initiatives such as implementing the financial wellbeing pledge, wellness workshops, mental health support, and work-life balance strategies with a focus on hybrid working practices and remote workers.
• Training and Development: Procure and implement training programmes on diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing to educate and empower employees at all levels.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilise data to assess the effectiveness of D&I and wellbeing initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to senior leaders including the Executive Team and the MaPS Board.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, leaders, and colleague network groups to ensure alignment and integration of D&I and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.
• Colleague Network Groups: Lead and support the work of the colleague network groups, ensuring these groups are empowered to contribute to the organisation’s D&I and wellbeing goals.
• Embedding Inclusion: Lead efforts to embed inclusion across all aspects of recruitment, training, and development. Ensure that inclusive practices are integrated into hiring processes, onboarding, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Partnerships: Build strong partnerships with leaders, colleague network chairs, and other key stakeholders to drive D&I and wellbeing initiatives. Facilitate regular meetings and forums to ensure ongoing dialogue and collaboration.
• Pay Gap Reporting: Lead the preparation and publication of gender pay gap reports, disability pay gap reports, and ethnicity pay gap reports. Analyse the data to identify trends and areas for improvement and develop action plans to address any disparities.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all initiatives comply with relevant legislation and reflect best practices in the field.

Skills and Experience Required

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• A proven track record in developing, implementing and evaluating D&I and wellbeing programmes.
• Evidence of a deep understanding of diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing principles and best practices and how to harness them to enhance delivery of business goals.
• Familiarity with relevant Equality legislation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Training and facilitation skills to deliver impactful learning experiences.
• Experience of managing budgets.

• About Us
  The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

  At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

  • Caring
    We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
  • Connecting
    We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
  • Transforming
    We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

  Our Inclusive Working Environment
  By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

  Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

  What We Offer

  • Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
  • Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Give as you earn scheme
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
  • Enhanced family and sick pay
  • Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
  • Recognition Scheme
  • Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Please apply with your most updated CV as well a cover letter no longer than a page highlighting the reasons why you are suitable to the role.

Job Reference: MaPS00730
Close Date: 10th December 2024

Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Please apply with your most updated CV as well a cover letter no longer than a page highlighting the reasons why you are suitable to the role.

Job Reference: MaPS00730
Close Date: 10th December 2024

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We are looking for an Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager who will support within this accounting and financial reporting team in the Milton Keynes office. You will be required to assist the Department Head in day-to-day management as well as managing your own portfolio of not-for-profit clients. You will take an active role in the growth of the department through identification of opportunities and associated business development activities.
You'll make an impact by:

• Managing a portfolio of not-for-profit clients, always providing a premium service, whilst taking an active role in the growth of the department through the identification of opportunities and associated business development activities.
• Providing GAAP support and advisory services to clients, supporting (non-Audit) clients through their audit process.
• Having a strong awareness of FRS102, FRS101 and Companies Act reporting requirements.
• Managing relevant teams' performance, ensuring appropriate objectives set and development plans in place for junior members.
  
  

The ideal candidate:

• ACA or ACCA fully qualified, with at least three years PQE and one year experience of managing a full portfolio of clients.
• Strong managerial skills and technical skills, with knowledge of FRS 102 and Companies Act reporting.
• In depth understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
• Experience of managing a portfolio of clients within the not-for-profit sector.

Offering a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and flexible working (3 days per week in the office).
• 26 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.

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.

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We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Teacher of Religious Education to join our client school's wonderful Humanities department. Our client is seeking a teacher with enthusiasm and passion for Religious Studies, who will be required to teach across KS3, KS4, and KS5 to a diverse range of student abilities.

Our client school is proud of the unrivalled educational experience they offer. You will benefit from forward-thinking and supportive leadership, an encouraging and enthusiastic staff body, and enterprising students. The academy boasts state-of-the-art facilities, fit for all your teaching needs.
If you want to grow and develop in a fast-paced, dynamic, and successful academy, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Duties

• Develop, plan, and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students.
• Be an aspirational professional who is enthusiastic, influential, and committed to working in pursuit of success for the academy and its learners.
• Set high expectations for all pupils, deepen their knowledge and understanding, and maximize their achievement.
• Assess pupils' work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (ability to teach KS5 is admirable).
• A 'can do' attitude and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Good behaviour management skills and a solid understanding of the Religious Studies curriculum for KS3 and KS4.
• Resilience, hard work, and experience in a diverse, fast-paced, multi-cultural school with good behaviour management.
• Ability to deliver high-quality lessons, evaluate their impact, and develop future planning accordingly.
• Alignment with the school's vision and values.
• Alignment with the school's approach to teaching and learning
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Passion, creativity, and energy towards your subject area and educating young people.

Join our client school and be part of a community that values education and strives for excellence. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of their students!

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We are delighted to present an excellent opportunity for a talented and self-motivated Teacher of English to join our client school's dynamic department. Our client is particularly searching for a teacher who is an outstanding, reflective, and creative classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire enthusiasm for the subject beyond the classroom.

Our client school seeks a teacher who can bring stimulating and engaging experiences to their students, challenging them to exceed their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners.This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed, friendly, and professional team of teachers providing a transformational quality of education to the pupils in a thriving school. The school values aspiration, endeavour, and respect, underpinned by high expectations and drive in everything they do. They have a powerful culture that is warm but strict, based on clear routines, systems, and structures. As a result, teachers enjoy their teaching with impeccable behaviour in lessons and hardworking, highly motivated pupils.

Joining our client school as a Teacher of English is a fantastic opportunity to be part of their story - providing transformational experiences for thousands of pupils, developing staff to be the very best they can be, and influencing the wider system by demonstrating first-hand what is achievable.

Key Duties

• Develop, plan, and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students.
• Be an aspirational professional who is enthusiastic, influential, and committed to working in pursuit of success for the academy and its learners.
• Set high expectations for all pupils, deepen their knowledge and understanding, and maximise their achievement.
• Assess pupils' work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Qualified teacher status and experience delivering excellent English lessons.
• A willingness and commitment to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice.
• The ability to work in partnership with students, parents, staff, academy council, and the wider community.
• A demonstrable commitment to inclusive teaching and learning.
• The appropriate motivation to work with young people.
• The ability to use data to inform target setting and planning.

Join our client school and be part of a community that values education and strives for excellence. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of their students!

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.

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An exciting opportunity for an Interim HR Change Manager. Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Interim HR Change Manager to lead the implementation of the People Services review. This role focusses on high-impact, cost-effective change to ensure alignment with future needs and financial constraints.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Implementation:
  Drive the People Services review, focusing on impactful and cost-effective solutions.
• Project Planning:
  Develop and deliver a clear, actionable project plan with defined milestones and deliverables based on the review's recommendations.
• Process Improvement:
  Streamline recruitment and employee relations processes, reducing manual interventions and improving response times.
• Streamline policies, procedures, and systems to reduce bureaucratic processes and improve service delivery.
• Digitisation:
  Launch the digitisation of key manual processes, reducing paper-based forms and automating workflows.
• System Utilisation:
  Ensure full utilisation of the iTrent HR system, including setting up self-service functionalities for line managers to reduce the burden on HR staff.
• Use a Stop-Start-Continue framework to identify and reduce low-value activities, focusing on high-impact practices.
• Conduct an efficiency review to eliminate non-value-adding tasks, allowing employees to focus on priority activities.
• Develop and execute a communication plan with engagement sessions for key stakeholders, ensuring support for transformation initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in an HR change management role within the public sector.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• You will ideally be MCIPD Qualified or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in using HR systems, iTrent would be advantageous.

What you need to do now
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Are you looking to build a rewarding career in a dynamic and professional environment? Our client, a respected wealth management firm, is seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to support their financial services team.

Administrative Assistant
Bedford, MK40 3JY – home working options 1-2 days per week depending on rota (after probation)

• Full time, permanent
• £25,000 per annum

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a leading wealth management business known for its professionalism and dedication to client service. They pride themselves on delivering tailored financial solutions to help clients achieve their goals. With a collaborative and supportive team culture, they are committed to staff development and excellence in every aspect of their work.

The Role

This dual-focused role involves providing dedicated administrative support to one of the Wealth Managers while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support, including filing, scanning, and basic letter writing
• Update and maintain records such as databases, product applications, and client reviews
• Prepare documents, information packs, system reports, and draft letters
• Liaise with policy providers, clients, and IT support
• Print and bind letters/reports as required
• Handle general reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering telephones, and sorting posts

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Pension matched up to 5%
• Work-from-home options (1–2 days per week after probation)
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• On-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Opportunities for career development and professional training

The Ideal Candidate

You’re an organised, detail-orientated individual who can take initiative and work efficiently. Your ability to manage time-consuming tasks with care and precision will make you a key contributor to the team’s success. About you:

• Exceptional communication and organisational skills
• Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and provider platforms
• Professional appearance and demeanour
• A confidential and discrete approach to handling sensitive information
• Keen attention to detail with high accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and methodical

If you’re ready to advance your career in financial services, this is your chance to join a friendly and professional team. Apply today!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Flat Fee Recruiter is an advertising agency promoting this role on behalf of the employer. You will be contacted directly by the employer and not Flat Fee Recruiter should they wish to move forward with your application.

Other suitable skills and experience include Administrator, Office Assistant, Client Services Administrator, Finance Assistant, Receptionist, Personal Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, Administrative Coordinator, Customer Service Assistant, Team Secretary.

A market-leading £1 billion UK manufacturing and distribution group is looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team in Luton. You will be pivotal in driving sales through strategic marketing and promotional efforts, focusing on developing key accounts for long-term success. This is an exciting hybrid role where you'll split your time between internal sales (3 days per week) and external client visits (2 days per week).

The business you'll be joining is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical and lighting products belonging to a global group of companies who employ over 1,700 people throughout the UK. They are a well-established business with a fantastic reputation and are a key supplier to the UK electrical wholesale and electrical contractor market.

Role Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy Development: Create and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to meet business objectives and sales forecasts within the trade channel. Focus on key customer groups and initiatives like new product launches, market trends, promotions, and competitor activity to maximise opportunities.
• Promotional Campaign Management: Lead and execute promotional campaigns, ensuring effective follow-up sales activities.
• Account Management & Growth: Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and new key customer accounts. Work closely with these customers to identify their needs and opportunities for mutually beneficial, profitable growth.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Accurately forecast and plan sales activity, reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and meet targets.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments to ensure seamless communication and support across all areas of the business, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.

Rewards

As a Business Development Manager, you will receive:

• A starting salary between £35,000 - £45,000
• An uncapped profit share bonus
• A package including a company car, laptop and mobile phone
• Training and ongoing support
• Membership of the company's excellent pension scheme
• Opportunities to progress with the business and wider group

Requirements

To be successful in this Business Development Manager role, you should have:

• 2-5 years of experience within an external sales role with responsibility for wholesale and contractor accounts
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Self-motivation and a proactive attitude
• The ability to work independently, manage your own schedule, and prioritise tasks effectively
• A full UK driving licence

Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more!

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards

The Human Resources Specialist (Strategic Business Partner) applies a wide range of HR concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and practices, to include OPM requirements, VHA specific policy and labor organization agreements for Title 5, Hybrid T38 and full Title 38 positions. Human Resources Specialist provides custom recruitment strategies and consultative services based upon occupational knowledge of current local and regional market area, and resolves difficult and controversial internal and external staffing and placement problems. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluates applications and resumes using Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Veterans Administration (VA) qualification standards, verifies eligibility, and rates and ranks applicants;
• Processes a variety of requests for personnel action to fill a variety of positions;
• Provides technical advice and assistance to the HR staff and management officials in all areas of staffing and recruitment, including priority placement, direct hiring, special hiring authorities, etc.;
• Advises and consults on targeted recruitment strategies and non-traditional recruitment opportunities specific to the local and regional market area, such as conducting targeted job fairs and community outreach, utilizing social media, planning recruitment campaigns, etc.;
• Consults on a variety of factor in the recruitment process, such as position management and organizational design; pay administration for Title 5, Title 38, and Hybrid employees; VetPro Credentialing; position descriptions, functional statements, scopes of practice; and job analysis;
• Evaluates trends in missions, technology, manpower, fiscal resources, and other factors influencing future needs;
• Applies quantitative and qualitative data to advise local, regional and national leadership in regard to recruitment trends, such as providing data in annual workforce planning cycles and advanced recruitment strategies; and
• Recommends strategies for overcoming employment barriers;
• Completes a variety of difficult and complex work assignments to provide consultative services to HR staff and Service Chiefs at Network facilities on technical matters which involve recruitment decisions, and pay related issues such as pay responding to employee inquiries, initiating recruitment incentives, LEAF requests, and SLRP packages;
• Conducts detailed planning to gather and interpret information and data for assessing complex staffing problems, issues and unusual circumstances such as Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) data gathering, Labor Partnership Council, Congressional Inquiries, and Awards Board related activities.

• This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality pay.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service.
• Employee must meet requirements by the closing date of this posting.
• On-site presence is required for this position.

Job Title: Insights & Analysis - Business Analyst -EPM
AstraZeneca is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large-scale transformation programme - Axial.Axial will be powered by S/4HANA a new Enterprise Resource Planning system which will be implemented across the organisation. We will be transforming the way we work through our entire supply chain, from bench to patient.
The new system will be used by more than 20,000 employees daily and will be central to most core business processes. This is a once in a generation programme for AstraZeneca and will shape our ways of working globally.
The Axial Insights & Analysis team is leading the roadmap and delivery of analytics and AI delivery from an end-user perspective.
What you will do:

• Collaborate with multiple business teams and senior leaders within Finance groups, to gather requirements, existing challenges and business opportunities. This will involve proactively running workshops, interviews, surveys etc.
• Produce demo material and art of the possible material to give our users and stakeholders a vision of the future.
• Work with IT and business teams to stress test our architectural assumptions.
• Lead the integration of analytics and AI into business processes, where possible automating decision making.
• Be engaged in data management work such as: design of an analytics catalogue, promoting data literacy, participating in analytics governance forums and being the champion for citizen data services.
• Prepare material, tools, sample data, and processes for Fit-2-Standard workshops.
• Contribute to the analytics and AI operating model.
• Identify learning and development needs.

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong business analysis experience and knowledge of analytics
• Clear communications
• Strong stakeholder experience required in engaging internal & external stakeholders
• Considerable exposure to ECC finance reporting especially in CCA PCA CO-PA PS
• Experience in one or more full S/4 HANA implementation cycles
• Experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) reporting Stories
• Experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning use

Technical or configurations skills are not required for this position. It is a hands-off role involving no technical configuration.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in other Financial planning tools like SAP BPC ,Hyperion, Anaplan and business planning cycle of long-term planning & mid-term planning
• Jira
• Bio-Tech, Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences experience

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, enabling us to proactively take initiatives, speak up and see first-hand the difference we've made. We are trusted and empowered to be creative, solving problems by taking risks with science as our guardrail. We embrace continuous change and improvement, encouraged to think differently and develop game-changing ideas. We are fundamentally changing the way cancer is treated through innovation.

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Are you a dynamic, sales-driven individual looking for the opportunity to lead a successful branch in the electrical distribution industry? A market leader in this sector is looking for a Branch Manager to run their Bedford location. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £50,000, alongside a performance-based bonus, and make your mark within a leading business group known for its commitment to quality and customer service.

The Opportunity

The business you'll be joining supplies electrical installation products to electrical contractors and associated trades and industries from their network of over 250 UK locations. They offer a wide range of high quality and cost-effective branded products sourced from the world's leading manufacturers.

As a Branch Manager, you'll join an esteemed network of electrical wholesale branches that are continually expanding through their exceptional service and client-centric approach. This role offers you the unique opportunity to run your branch with a high level of autonomy, covering everything from stock management to staffing and sales strategies. You'll be empowered to build and foster long-lasting relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues alike while driving the success of your own operation.

Key Responsibilities

In this Branch Manager role, you will:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers
• Oversee the entire business operations of the branch, including managing budgets, staff, logistics, and sales
• Set and work towards achieving financial and operational targets
• Drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and enhancing service offerings
• Ensure top-tier customer service to meet and exceed client expectations

Requirements

To be successful in this Branch Manager role, you should be:

• From a strong electrical wholesale background with experience in branch management or B2B sales
• Knowledgeable of the local Bedford area and customer landscape
• A skilled negotiator, able to spot and act on new business opportunities
• Proactive, with a proven track record in developing supplier and customer relationships
• An entrepreneur who is not afraid to take calculated business risks and try new techniques or product ranges

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary between £45,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Benefits package including company car, mobile phone, and laptop
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive in-house and external training programmes to ensure that you stay at the top of your game
• Training and ongoing professional development opportunities

If you're ready to take on the challenge of running your own branch and creating a positive impact in a reputable company, apply today to find out more.

This firm is growing! As they continue to grow, they want someone to not only get the work done, but embrace the new technology and efficiencies that the accountancy world now brings. You will be someone to help propel this growth, a self-starter, someone that is passionate, dedicated, and motivated, who will strive to want more and progress their career even further.You will be provided with transparent future career progression and goals from the start, and as they grow, you'll grow with them.

* Manage a portfolio of clients independently
* Managing a member of the team, reviewing their work, and ensuring work is completed to the required standards and timelines.
* Assisting with the onboarding of new clients and continued growth of the firm.
* Meeting with clients to address tax planning strategies and provide professional advice.

* ACCA/ACA qualified, finalists considered.
* Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in a public accountancy practice.
* Experience managing and reviewing junior team members.
* Experience of TaxCalc preferrable but not required.
* Experience of Xero and Dext.
* Organised, proactive, self-motivated, hungry to learn and progress.

This is a friendly, young, fun driven team. They are proactive, with a supportive atmosphere with strong career progression and future goals.
This firm are experiencing growth because of the great work that they do, and need someone to help support the growth, and help push this growth even further.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced ITSM Consultant with a focus on Service Level Management and Measurement and Reporting to lead the design and implementation of these practices for a prestigious client. This role will involve establishing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) aligned with business services, underpinning agreements, and Experience Level Agreements (XLAs) to enhance the overall IT service experience. Additionally, you will develop a Reporting and Measurement Framework that provides the necessary visibility for effective management and continuous improvement.
Your Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the overall mission of the practice, including its roadmap, goals, and objectives to all stakeholders.
• Align, document, and maintain policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring regular reviews are conducted.
• Resolve any cross-functional issues that may arise.
• Lead the creation and agreement of all SLAs, XLAs, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for all practices.
• Coordinate design and build activities within a multivendor environment.
• Support the RFP and contracting processes related to all Underpinning Contracts (UCs) and Operational Level Agreements (OLAs).
• Apply organisational design principles to Service Level Management and Measurement and Reporting.
• Assist in identifying Service Owners to lead and manage SLAs.
• Ensure consistent service delivery across the organisation, integrating with other processes, systems, teams, and roles.
• Establish a Measurement and Reporting Model for all Digital & Technology (D&T) that provides a clear overview of reporting across the IT enterprise.
• Create and operate a Governance Model for Service Level Management.
• Implement monitoring, measurement, and reporting systems for practice performance, presenting insights to senior management.
• Foster a culture of continual improvement within Service Level Management and Measurement and Reporting.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong understanding of ITIL Best Practices (V3 / ITIL4). Minimum ITIL Foundation certification.
• Proven leadership experience in defining/strategising, designing, and establishing a Service Level Management and Measurement and Reporting Practice.
• In-depth knowledge of the role of Service Level Management and Measurement and Reporting within enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience in dynamic operational settings with evolving timelines and requirements.
• Familiarity with enterprise Service Management solutions, Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) and User Experience (UX) solutions, and Reporting and Analytic Tools.
• Experience with BMC Helix and ITSM Toolsets/Ticketing Systems
  
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Initial 6 Months contract with the opportunity for extension
• Competitive daily rate outside IR35
• Hybrid working available

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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

Your new company
We are seeking a knowledgeable ITSM Consultant with a focus on Service Desk and Request Management to lead the design and implementation of these practices for a prestigious client. This role will involve establishing a new service desk that enhances user experience through innovative channels and developing a Request Catalogue that improves access to services for the user community.
Your responsibilities

• Define and communicate the overall mission of the practices, including the roadmap, goals, and objectives.
• Create a comprehensive roadmap for the Service Desk, considering B2B, Shared Service, and B2C models.
• Align, document, and maintain policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring regular reviews are conducted.
• Design and develop a Request Catalogue aimed at automating service delivery wherever possible.
• Establish a governance framework for handling non-standard requests.
• Resolve cross-functional issues as they arise.
• Support the selection and onboarding of a new Service Desk.
• Coordinate design and build activities within a multivendor environment.
• Assist in the RFP and contracting processes for Service Desk, ITSM, and SIAM services as needed.
• Apply organisational design principles to Service Desk and Request Management.
• Ensure consistent service delivery across the organisation, integrating with other processes, systems, teams, and roles.
• Establish monitoring, measurement, and reporting systems for practice performance, presenting insights to senior management.
  
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong understanding of ITIL Best Practices (V3 / ITIL4). Minimum ITIL Foundation certification.
• Proven leadership experience in defining/strategising, designing, and establishing a Service Desk and Request Practice.
• In-depth knowledge of the role of Service Desk and Request Management within enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including C-Level executives.
• Experience in dynamic operational settings with evolving timelines and requirements.
• Familiarity with enterprise Service Management solutions, particularly Service Desk channels, AI/ML, automation, and user experience/customer experience integrations.
  
  
  

What you'll get in return

• An initial 6-month contract with the view for extensions
• Competitive daily rate Outside IR35 (via Ltd company)
• Hybrid working available

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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

Your new role
We are looking for a skilled ITSM Consultant with expertise in Incident, Monitoring, and Event Management to spearhead the design and implementation of these practices for a prestigious client. This position will focus on creating effective Event Plans, driving performance improvements, and developing a comprehensive Practice Roadmap. Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Define and communicate the overall mission of the practice, including its roadmap, goals, objectives, and service definitions to all stakeholders.
• Align, document, and maintain policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring regular reviews are conducted.
• Address and resolve any cross-functional issues that arise.
• Lead the development and agreement of relevant data models.
• Support and inform about the RFP process.
• Deliver an Enterprise Event Plan and Architecture.
• Promote the integration of automation and AI into operational processes.
• Focus specifically on Major Incident Management.
• Apply organisational design principles to Incident and Monitoring and Event Management.
• Ensure consistent service delivery across the organisation, integrating with other processes, systems, teams, and roles.
• Establish monitoring, measurement, and reporting systems for practice performance, presenting insights to senior management.

What you'll need to succeed

• ITIL Certification, foundation v3/v4 being a minimum
• Proven leadership experience in establishing an Incident and Monitoring and Event Management practice.
• Experience in fast-paced operational settings with evolving timelines and requirements.
• Familiarity with enterprise Service Management solutions and Event Management/Observability tooling, including AI/ML and automation integration.
• Experience with BMC Helix and ITSM toolsets/ticketing systems

What you'll get in return

• An initial 6-month contract with the opportunity for extension
• Hybrid working
• A competitive daily rate outside IR35

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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