Total 34 Manager level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HA

Do you have an eye for spotting risks and horizon scanning? Can you use your conservation background to act as an ambassador and align key activity to programme objectives?

About the role
As Conservation Project Manager you will bring together project management skills, specialist conservation and collections care expertise, problem solving, and team leadership skills to deliver collections projects at NCC. More information about NCC can be found below.

Reporting to the Group Conservation Manager, you will work collaboratively and proactively with other Project Managers and departments to enable the Conservation team to deliver Masterplan and Collections Services projects. This includes ensuring that conservation and collection care elements are correctly scoped and resourced and that conservation budgets are managed accordingly.

You will manage and matrix manage conservators across several projects. Using your conservation specialist knowledge of materials and practices, you will help your team plan works and review processes to ensure they are fit for purpose, making decisions to improve efficiencies and ways of working.

Full time (35 hours), Fixed term contract until Dec 2025 - Hybrid working from Wroughton Office.
Offering £40,133 per annum

There may be the possibility of the extension for this role depending on the Science Museum Group work programme.

About you
You will have solid experience of conservation project management with the ability to analyse, forward plan, coordinate and manage people. From this, you have the ability to find innovative conservation solutions to complex problems, and to define and report on key performance indicators, key dependencies and milestones and risk.

With great people and negotiation skills, you can maintain a strong reputation for delivery whist effectively engaging with senior stakeholders, and acting as a successful, and trusted ambassador for your team.

About the National Collections Centre
This position is based at the National Collections Centre, at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton within the Collection Services Department.

The 545-acre Science and Innovation Park is the home of the Science Museum Group's National Collections Centre (NCC), our hub for collections management and access. The National Collections Centre is transforming how we care, manage, and make accessible over 400,000 objects and 1.5M items in our Library and Archive. A new collections management facility houses a vast range of objects in the collection from microscope slides to railway carriages, other objects are stored in repurposed aircraft hangars, sustainable hempcrete constructed buildings and other facilities dispersed across the park.

There's something really special about working at the Science and Innovation Park. You are surrounded by the stunning Wiltshire countryside, with ever-changing weather, spectacular sunsets and lots of wildlife to spot as you move around the site. But the best part of the NCC is the people, you'll be joining a wonderful and passionate community of individuals.

Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

My client is a long established, leading, regional Civil Engineering Contractor.

Due to planned growth and an influx of new projects they are looking to appoint, on a permanent or long term contract basis a Senior Site Agent / Project Manager to work in the Thames Valley Region / Severn Trent Region.

The ideal candidate will be based between Oxford and Birmingham, although those based in other locations will be considered if they are prepared to travel.

Initially, you will be managing civil engineering projects predominantly in the water and wastewater sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.

Preparing and monitoring programmes of work

Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.

Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.

Manage design co-ordination.

Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.

Understand and administer contract change.

Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.

Foster good relations and reputation with clients.

Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Already experienced as a Site Agent / Project Manager you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, an up to date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.

Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.

A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout our Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.

Benefits Package

Competitive basic salary

Life assurance cover

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Leaving work early every Friday

Company social calendar

Training and progression

Your new company
As a Project Manager, you will join a social housing landlord who manages a diverse range of housing stock in order to meet the needs of thousands of tenants who live across the greater Oxford and Oxfordshire regions. Your new employer are responsible for the management of 8000 homes, working actively to improve the quality and energy efficiency of housing stock whilst addressing the affordability and availability of homes in the region.

Your new role
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Major Works Project Manager to oversee and deliver construction projects across a social housing portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for managing large-scale refurbishment and redevelopment projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of both quality and safety.

• Project management - lead and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Budget control - develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Stakeholder engagement - Liaise with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes.
• Health and Safety - oversee health & safety compliance on all projects, implementing best practice and risk management strategies.
• Contract management - oversee contracts and procurement processes, ensuring all works are delivered in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Reporting - provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and performance.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have proven experience in project management within the occupied property or social housing sector. Excellent knowledge of building regulations, health & safety standards, and construction best practices will be important for this role.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of flexible working practices, including work from home with site visits. A fixed contract with duration of 12 months initially will be available, alongside a salary of £46,000 per year.

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

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

Are you an experienced Information Controller?

A Tier One Main Contractor is looking for a Project Information Manager to join their team and manage 2 Document Controllers.

Using the system Asite.

This is a permanent position offering £55,000 + £5750.

5 days a week in the office.

MUST have experience in Asite.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

* Experience as an Information Controller or Senior Document Controller using Asite.

* Ability to communicate, train, effect change and implement improvements.
* Good understanding of Construction.
* Excellent written and oral communication and able to work in a team

The ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to multitask and have high attention to detail
• Experience in Project Information Management
• Experience in the Construction Industry / working on-site would be a bonus!

If this role is suited to what you are looking for do not hesitate to apply as we are looking for candidates immediately. Apply to get your career started!

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.

Your new company
As a Project Manager, you will join a social housing landlord who manages a diverse range of housing stock in order to meet the needs of thousands of tenants who live across the greater Oxford and Oxfordshire regions. Your new employer are responsible for the management of 8000 homes, working actively to improve the quality and energy efficiency of housing stock whilst addressing the affordability and availability of homes in the region.

Your new role
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Major Works Project Manager to oversee and deliver construction projects across a social housing portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for managing large-scale refurbishment and redevelopment projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of both quality and safety.

• Project management - lead and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Budget control - develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Stakeholder engagement - Liaise with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes.
• Health and Safety - oversee health & safety compliance on all projects, implementing best practice and risk management strategies.
• Contract management - oversee contracts and procurement processes, ensuring all works are delivered in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Reporting - provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and performance.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have proven experience in project management within the occupied property or social housing sector. Excellent knowledge of building regulations, health & safety standards, and construction best practices will be important for this role.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of flexible working practices, including work from home with site visits. A fixed contract with duration of 12 months initially will be available, alongside a salary of £46,000 per year.

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

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• A degree or other relevant qualification - ideally in accountancy, business management or a related discipline (Desirable but not essential)
• A school business management qualification i.e., Level 4 diploma in school business management (Desirable but not essential)
• Accountancy qualifications i.e. ATT (Desirable but not essential)
• Health and safety training i.e. IOSH (Desirable but not essential)

Experience

• Successful management experience in a school, or in a relevant field outside education (Desirable but not essential)
• Line management experience
• Contributing to staff development
• Working with children or young people
• Experience of human resources or data protection

Skills and knowledge

• Good financial management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous use of PSF(Iris), BPS (Orovia), Arbor (Desirable but not essential)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality

Personal qualities

• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils
• Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty, and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Embraces change well
• Deals with difficult situations effectively

What the school offers its staff

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced School Business Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and further information about the role may be found below. Candidates must meet the person specification criteria to be considered. All candidates must apply using the Application Form, as CVs will not be accepted. For further information, please contact recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.

Further details about the role

Woodeaton Manor School

“Reducing Barriers to Expand Horizons”

School Business Manager

Oxfordshire

• Application Closing Date: 9.00am Monday, 18th November 2024*
• Interview Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024
• Start Date: ASAP/1st January 2025
• Contract Type/Hours: Permanent, full-time, 52 weeks per year: 37 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday, with 30 days paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Salary: Grade 12, £43,421 - 46,474
• Location of Role: On site
• Reporting to: Headteacher

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced School Business Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and further information about the role may be found below. Candidates must meet the person specification criteria to be considered. All candidates must apply using the Application Form, as CVs will not be accepted. For further information, please contact recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.

Main Purpose

The school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the operation of the business functions of WMS, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance, and administration.

They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership teams to focus on teaching and learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Be responsible for line-managing site and administration support staff, including carrying out long-term resource planning and managing the end-to-end recruitment process, appraisal, and professional development
• Implement school-wide changes and allocate resources in line with school improvement plans, putting policies and procedures in place and communicating them to staff
• Take all decisions in line with the vision and values of schools and encourage others to do the same
• Implement a marketing plan for the school, which utilises the school website, signage, the prospectus, and communications with current and prospective parents

Financial Management

• Oversee the security and reconciliation of cash in hand and debtors on a day-to-day basis, ensuring money is banked, money owed is collected and clear records are kept
• Ensure value for money within procurement of goods and services in line with school policy
• Manage the school’s lettings offer
• Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the administration department, delegating tasks to finance/office staff where appropriate

Human Resources

• Maintain staff absence data
• Ensure that recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance policies are administered in accordance with employment law
• Advise on HR issues within schools and liaise with the external HR provider

Health and Safety

• With the headteachers and premises team, supervise the maintenance of the school site
• Manage the school’s compliance with health and safety regulations and put in place processes and procedures to ensure the safety of the school
• Organise health and safety training for staff

Compliance

• Manage the school’s compliance with statutory obligations and advise others on the relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements
• Track all school policies and ensure they are updated in accordance with the policy review schedule

Administration

• Keep records in accordance with the school’s record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times
• Provide administrative support for the headteacher and the governing body
• Support the data protection officer with ensuring data protection compliance and helping the school community understand how to comply with data protection law

Safeguarding

The school’s business manager will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date it was drawn up. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. You may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with your role.

Woodeaton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and the offer made to the successful candidate will be subject to and conditional upon an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, including a minimum of two references, one of which should be from the applicant’s most recent employer. As part of our recruitment process, we will require you to fill in an overseas check and self-declaration prior to interview.

* We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The Business Development Manager role focuses on driving international expansion, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, with a strong emphasis on the medical and income-generating model sectors. The position involves identifying new business opportunities, establishing partnerships, and leading efforts to grow Atlantis MIF Ltd’s presence in the GCC. It requires specialized skills in market research, client acquisition, and a deep understanding of market trends, competitor strategies, and local regulations.

Fluency in English is essential and Arabic is advance for engaging with government authorities, clients, and partners. The manager will conduct market research, secure new business opportunities, build long-term relationships, and ensure compliance with local regulations. They will also develop market entry and expansion strategies, staying informed on industry trends to identify growth opportunities.

Key skills include strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities, as well as expertise in international business development, particularly within the GCC. The ideal candidate will have experience in building relationships with stakeholders like contractors, developers, and government bodies.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• A degree or other relevant qualification - ideally in accountancy, business management or a related discipline (Desirable but not essential)
• A school business management qualification i.e., Level 4 diploma in school business management (Desirable but not essential)
• Accountancy qualifications i.e. ATT (Desirable but not essential)
• Health and safety training i.e. IOSH (Desirable but not essential)

Experience

• Successful management experience in a school, or in a relevant field outside education (Desirable but not essential)
• Line management experience
• Contributing to staff development
• Working with children or young people
• Experience of human resources or data protection

Skills and knowledge

• Good financial management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous use of PSF(Iris), BPS (Orovia), Arbor (Desirable but not essential)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality

Personal qualities

• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils
• Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty, and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Embraces change well
• Deals with difficult situations effectively

What the school offers its staff

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced School Business Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and further information about the role may be found below. Candidates must meet the person specification criteria to be considered. All candidates must apply using the Application Form, as CVs will not be accepted. For further information, please contact recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.

Further details about the role

Woodeaton Manor School

“Reducing Barriers to Expand Horizons”

School Business Manager

Oxfordshire

• Application Closing Date: 9.00am Monday, 21st October 2024*
• Interview Date: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024
• Start Date: ASAP/1st January 2025
• Contract Type/Hours: Permanent, full-time, 52 weeks per year: 37 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday, with 30 days paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Salary: Grade 12
• Location of Role: On site
• Reporting to: Headteacher

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced School Business Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and further information about the role may be found below. Candidates must meet the person specification criteria to be considered. All candidates must apply using the Application Form, as CVs will not be accepted. For further information, please contact recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.

Main Purpose

The school business manager (SBM) is responsible for managing the operation of the business functions of WMS, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance, and administration.

They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership teams to focus on teaching and learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Be responsible for line-managing site and administration support staff, including carrying out long-term resource planning and managing the end-to-end recruitment process, appraisal, and professional development
• Implement school-wide changes and allocate resources in line with school improvement plans, putting policies and procedures in place and communicating them to staff
• Take all decisions in line with the vision and values of schools and encourage others to do the same
• Implement a marketing plan for the school, which utilises the school website, signage, the prospectus, and communications with current and prospective parents

Financial Management

• Oversee the security and reconciliation of cash in hand and debtors on a day-to-day basis, ensuring money is banked, money owed is collected and clear records are kept
• Ensure value for money within procurement of goods and services in line with school policy
• Manage the school’s lettings offer
• Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the administration department, delegating tasks to finance/office staff where appropriate

Human Resources

• Maintain staff absence data
• Ensure that recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance policies are administered in accordance with employment law
• Advise on HR issues within schools and liaise with the external HR provider

Health and Safety

• With the headteachers and premises team, supervise the maintenance of the school site
• Manage the school’s compliance with health and safety regulations and put in place processes and procedures to ensure the safety of the school
• Organise health and safety training for staff

Compliance

• Manage the school’s compliance with statutory obligations and advise others on the relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements
• Track all school policies and ensure they are updated in accordance with the policy review schedule

Administration

• Keep records in accordance with the school’s record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times
• Provide administrative support for the headteacher and the governing body
• Support the data protection officer with ensuring data protection compliance and helping the school community understand how to comply with data protection law

Safeguarding

The school’s business manager will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date it was drawn up. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. You may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with your role.

Woodeaton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and the offer made to the successful candidate will be subject to and conditional upon an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, including a minimum of two references, one of which should be from the applicant’s most recent employer. As part of our recruitment process, we will require you to fill in an overseas check and self-declaration prior to interview.

* We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Role: Project Manager - Water Sector (Consultant or Senior)

Location: Harwell / London / Manchester / Bristol / Glasgow - flexible (Office or Hybrid or Home based)

Salary range: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum plus benefits (Depending on experience)

Role ID: 2024 - 2509

Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world

Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading-edge and innovative cross-sector sustainable products and solutions. Every day, we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our Water Practice.

Key responsibilities

• To manage portfolios of projects related to the water sector across a range of water, ecology and environmental assessment disciplines. An average portfolio might include 1-2 large/medium sized projects and a range of smaller technical specific focused projects.(typically ranging from circa £10K - £250K+).


• Project management that includes ensuring the necessary project data and information (such as risks and issues and financial and resource forecasts) are fed through the appropriate channels and systems, as part of the regular cycle of management and reporting.


• Work with internal project team to ensure requirements and their inputs are understood.


• Work with both the internal and client project teams to agree a project plan (schedule) including key tasks, task owners, outputs, delivery dates and dependencies for monitoring and tracking progress.


• Communicate, monitor and track delivery against the agreed project plan and take appropriate action to maintain delivery if necessary.


• Provide the client with progress updates throughout the project that reports on progress against project plan, budget, risks and issues, and identifies/tracks any actions required (typically producing progress reports/briefs for discussion at regular review meetings).


• Record and track risks, issues and changes that could impact on delivery and ensure that appropriate actions are identified, owned and implemented at the right level.

Key competencies and experience

• Project management knowledge and skills related to budgeting, scheduling, resource management, monitoring, reporting and delivery.


• Ideally experience of project management from a consultancy perspective and practical knowledge of managing projects from start to finish.


• The ability to manage of a range of multiple projects simultaneously.


• An understanding of resource management in order to support in the identification and securing of the appropriate capability and capacity from the technical teams across multiple projects.


• An understanding of the water sector primarily in the UK and the role of our water industry clients (water companies, water regulators and government).


• An awareness that encompasses environmental assessment associated with our water industry clients (for example, Environmental Impact Assessment, Water Framework Directive, Habitat Regulation Assessment, Natural Capital and Biodiversity Net Gain).


• Sufficient technical understanding to support our technical leads and specialists to integrate and co-ordinate complex work strands.


• Experience of stakeholder communications and management


• Ability to build and maintain relationships with the internal project team, client and other internal and external stakeholders through project activities.


• Have a relevant degree that ideally demonstrates an environmental background.


• Preferably a professional qualification in project management.

Skills and behaviours

• An effective and collaborative approach to working with the project team, sub-contractors/contractors, clients and stakeholders to help achieve positive outcomes for projects.


• Excellent team working skills together with strong communication skills and a close attention to detail.


• Excellent planning and organisational skills and an ability to drive a project forward within budget and on time.


• The necessary IT skills to ensure that appropriate internal and external project management data and information is compliant and delivered.


• Enthusiastic and self-motivated to thrive in this busy and demanding environment whilst at the same time work closely with Project Directors and teams from a range of disciplines.

Working with Ricardo

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Work life balance

We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health.

Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment.

Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company

- Brilliant opportunity to join a rapidly growing company in the energy sector in Oxfordshire
- The purpose of the role is to run multiple projects as part of the company's continued drive in providing innovative solutions within this exciting industry.

Your new role

• Managing Projects: Successfully overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring delivery within specified time, cost, quality, and scope.
• Project Delivery Approaches: Utilising various methods, including waterfall and agile, to deliver projects effectively.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with stakeholders to define project objectives, business benefits, priorities, and critical success criteria.
• Estimation and Planning: Conducting project estimation, resource planning, scheduling, cost management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Change Management: Planning and managing business change and implementation activities.
• Effective Controls: Implementing controls such as risk and issue management, change control, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll need to succeed
To be the successful candidate, you will need:

• Formal Project Management Accreditation: Ideally, possess formal accreditation in project management (e.g., APM, Prince2, or equivalent) at the practitioner level.
• Advanced Degree in Computer Science or IT: A Master's degree in Computer Science or IT is desirable.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in delivering IT projects within specified timeframes and budgets.
• Effective Project Monitoring: Substantial experience using project management tools, processes, frameworks, and reporting standards to monitor project performance and ensure timely delivery.
• Detailed Project Planning: Ability to create detailed project plans that guide clients, staff members, and project teams, adapting as business needs evolve.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Extensive background in collaborating with senior stakeholders and clients to identify project requirements, delivery timelines, and associated costs.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive annual salary of up to £60k: We offer an attractive annual salary.
• Participation in the Company Annual Bonus Scheme: Eligibility for our annual bonus program.
• Car Allowance provided to support daily travel needs: Assistance for your commuting requirements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the potential for up to 30 days based on length of service.
• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance: Coverage through Vitality Health.
• Life Insurance policy: Provides coverage at four times your salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support and guidance.
• Office Perks: Access to complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme: We match contributions up to 4%.
• In-house learning and development team: Devoted to nurturing talent and unlocking potential.

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

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

Role: Sub Project Manager
Location: Harwell
Rate: Up to £50 per hour - Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Background: Nuclear Ideally- will consider other highly regulated backgrounds
Qualifications Required: PM Degree or similar

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accountable to deliver assigned project within the agreed terms & conditions, fulfilling project objectives and stakeholder expectations. Provides support and control for an organization's projects including: utilisation of project management processes/tools/templates to ensure WPMR compliance; carrying out key activities assigned by more senior project manager; gathering and reporting consolidated project status
and financial information to leadership

Sub Project Managers are responsible for the tasks & projects assigned to them via their Job Descriptions.

All aspects of the project shall be managed including:

- Making Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality (EHS&Q) a priority.
- Assisting team to achieve performance goals related to scope, schedule, and cost.
- Accountable for following and understanding project management processes.
- Assisting with contractual requirements and using knowledge to look for opportunities to increase margin through change requests.
- Mitigation of risks and translation of these risks and opportunities into improved margin.
- Measuring performance against baseline, meeting schedule and cost commitments.
- Identification and escalation of issues before they become problems.
- Tracking and management of the agreed project deliverables.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork and manage projects according to the project
management standards.
- Complete the training/qualification requirements for the associated project complexity at the start of the project as defined by the WPMR and W2-10.1-101 (Reference 6.21)
- Assist in preparing a Project Management Plan based on the project scope. Revise the Project
- Management Plan when there is a significant change.
- Communications and stakeholder management (including reporting requirements).

Key responsibilities typically include:

- Excellent understand of the project scope and requirements (specified in contract) and the effective management of this scope, using change control as necessary.
- Ensure safety and quality are priorities at all times throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assisting with project and resource management to achieve contract deliverables.
- Track project performance and costs via appropriate reporting to management.
- Assist in developing/managing a detailed project schedule.
- Proactively manage project risks and opportunities.
- Actively manage key stakeholders through designated communications methods.


This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Role: Sub Project Manager
Location: Harwell
Rate: Up to £50 per hour - Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Background: Nuclear Ideally- will consider other highly regulated backgrounds
Qualifications Required: PM Degree or similar

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accountable to deliver assigned project within the agreed terms & conditions, fulfilling project objectives and stakeholder expectations. Provides support and control for an organization's projects including: utilisation of project management processes/tools/templates to ensure WPMR compliance; carrying out key activities assigned by more senior project manager; gathering and reporting consolidated project status
and financial information to leadership

Sub Project Managers are responsible for the tasks & projects assigned to them via their Job Descriptions.

All aspects of the project shall be managed including:

- Making Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality (EHS&Q) a priority.
- Assisting team to achieve performance goals related to scope, schedule, and cost.
- Accountable for following and understanding project management processes.
- Assisting with contractual requirements and using knowledge to look for opportunities to increase margin through change requests.
- Mitigation of risks and translation of these risks and opportunities into improved margin.
- Measuring performance against baseline, meeting schedule and cost commitments.
- Identification and escalation of issues before they become problems.
- Tracking and management of the agreed project deliverables.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork and manage projects according to the project
management standards.
- Complete the training/qualification requirements for the associated project complexity at the start of the project as defined by the WPMR and W2-10.1-101 (Reference 6.21)
- Assist in preparing a Project Management Plan based on the project scope. Revise the Project
- Management Plan when there is a significant change.
- Communications and stakeholder management (including reporting requirements).

Key responsibilities typically include:

- Excellent understand of the project scope and requirements (specified in contract) and the effective management of this scope, using change control as necessary.
- Ensure safety and quality are priorities at all times throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assisting with project and resource management to achieve contract deliverables.
- Track project performance and costs via appropriate reporting to management.
- Assist in developing/managing a detailed project schedule.
- Proactively manage project risks and opportunities.
- Actively manage key stakeholders through designated communications methods.


This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

We're seeking an Insight & Strategy Manager to join an award-winning team. Axis is a pivotal pillar within the CPM group of companies, responsible for providing data and insight to our clients, enabling us to increase ROI and make the best-informed decisions.

This role is critical within AXIS to deliver next level performance for us clients.

Ideal Location: Thame, United Kingdom, OX9

Salary: £50-55K DOE

In this role you will:

• Own data automation, integration, advanced analytics, modelling and visualisation that optimises client performance
• Be the go-to expert in digital marketing & customer analytics techniques, as well as the practical application for business benefit e.g. creation of RFM models, personas and production of digital engagement metrics & behavioural analysis
• Recommend and develop new insights capability to drive efficiency and sophistication. Previous experience or an understanding of machine learning or AI is desirable and would be utilised in role.
  
  
• Manage more junior team members while being the main point of contact for all client communication.

This role acts as an interface between different business functions which will require significant work in a virtual team environment. Occasional travel to other CPM and client offices within the UK is required.

Essential skills:

• Advanced data handling & statistical analysis
• Designing process automation through scripting & parameterisation
• ETL tools e.g. Microsoft Data Factory or Alteryx
• Experience using Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent written & verbal communication
• Creating compelling presentation narrative
• Senior stakeholder engagement - internal & external
• Commercial acumen
• Exceptional problem solver
• Experience in digital marketing or customer analytics environment
• Degree level or equivalent in mathematics, statistics, economics, business or similar

Desirable skills:

• Relevant business and/or technical certifications desirable but not essential
• Experience of successful Machine Learning & AI application in business environment
• People supervision or management
• Working across multiple clients/projects at any time
• Analytics for retail / field marketing.

Benefits Include:

• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with yearly increments to a maximum of 31 days per annum
• Generous Employer pension contribution up to 10%
• Income protection and Life Assurance (Up to 4X salary)
• Private Medical Insurance and subsidised dental and eye care plans
• Flexible benefits to suit you e.g. Buy/Sell holiday, Perks at work offers discount on a range of brands
• Enhanced parental leave options
• Paid charity work (2 days per annum)
• Company bonus of up to 10%

We are an equal opportunities employer we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities. We work in a collaborative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.

#LI-SB1

What skills and experience we're looking for

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at the OHS for the right person to join our ambitious team. The successful candidate will provide all aspects of business support management, and day to day leadership for a small team of highly motivated administrators. They will contribute to the leadership of the whole school through the Senior Leadership Team’s strategic work.

The main responsibilities of the SBM relate to the leadership & management of the school’s budget & financial procedures, health & safety, HR, premises, administration, and IT services. It is an exciting, busy, varied, and highly rewarding role in a school which is values-led, caring, inclusive, and professional in its delivery of education to some of the most vulnerable pupils in Oxfordshire. Full details can be found in the Job Description.

Oxfordshire Hospital School (OHS) is an Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) maintained Hospital School based across a number of settings throughout the county of Oxfordshire. The school serves children and young people aged 5-17 who are unable to attend their enrolled school due to either physical or mental health needs.

What the school offers its staff

What we will offer:

• Passionate and highly committed Board of Governors, staff and parents
• A strong and supportive team spirit among staff
• Outstanding teaching in an exciting and challenging learning environment
• Continued exceptional support for personal and professional development
• The opportunity to work with children and young people across all phases of education who are unique individuals with specific emotional and health needs

Further details about the role

We would encourage and warmly welcome enquiries. Please contact Steve Lowe, Headteacher on steve.lowe@ohs.oxon.sch.uk or tel 01865 957480 should you want to discuss the post further. The job description, person spec and application details are available via our website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safer Recruitment - Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Iffley Academy is seeking to appoint a School Business Manager to advise and support the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team in providing professional leadership and management to ensure high quality education, pastoral and therapeutic care for all students.

The role is responsible for managing all aspects of school business management, including estates, finance, human resources, procurement, administration and data protection. The role will hold line management responsibilities.

The position is suitable for candidates with admin experience who are looking for a development opportunity to move into school business management.

The successful candidate will:

- Have relevant experience of working in a business or school administration environment

- Be keen to develop a career in school business management

- Have strong organisational and communication skills

- Have an awareness of financial principles, controls and budget planning

- Understand HR principles, policies and procedures

- Have knowledge of estates and facilities management including health and safety

- Have knowledge of administrative systems and working practices

- Be committed to and able to promote the aims of the School and the values of the Trust

- Be committed to the welfare, wellbeing and Safeguarding of pupils

If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with special needs, this could be the opportunity you are looking for. In return for your contribution to our team, you will work in an environment which is innovative and well-resourced, in a role that is rewarding and fulfilling.

What the school offers its staff

The Gallery Trust is a Multi Academy Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. The aim of the Trust is to provide outstanding education and support for young people with special needs and disabilities, enabled through:

• Commitment to special education – striving to provide the best specialist learning experience for all students
• Opportunities for all to learn – ensuring that students and staff have access to learning pathways which enhance their lives
• Genuine respect and value – creating relationships which promote trust, confidence and respect within environments which are safe and secure The Trust is on a continuing journey of expansion, growing from a Multi Academy Trust based on a single academy in 2013, to its position as the largest Special Trust in Oxfordshire.

The Trust’s vision is to continue to expand over the next five years, supporting a community of converter academies, free schools and sponsored academies.

All member academies have the opportunity to share SEND expertise and to work with peers who share common aims and goals. The Trust is committed to investment in learning, developing system leadership, working in partnership and through a shared vision, enabling all students to reach their full potential.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.