Total 39 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Luton, Bedfordshire

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated CCAB Qualified Accountant to join the East London NHS Foundation Trust Financial Management team in this Finance Business Partner Band 8a role.

We are seeking an individual who is dedicated, motivated and pro-active with excellent organisational and communication skills. Your aim is to help us provide high quality care to our local communities in East London.

The post holder will manage a management accountant in providing day-to-day support in all aspects of the service’s financial performance and business partner relationship whilst maintaining an excellent team ethic.

To manage the delivery of accurate and timely monthly performance reports for presentation at Directorate Management Team meetings. To provide comprehensive financial management support to the Directorates including analysis of monthly performance against income and expenditure, annual budget setting, future plans, and developments in financial reporting.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

If you would like to request further information or discuss this opportunity, please contact Daniel Stephens




This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024

***37 Hours a week***

Project Support Officer - Stop Smoking Project Support Officer

To communicate with patients directly on a daily basis, managing the through flow of internal and external telephone calls for the Stop Smoking Team.

The post holder will prioritise and take appropriate action; including the issue of urgent prescription requests where necessary.

Manage the through flow of internal and external written correspondence with patients, keeping records updated as required through the Quit Manager database.

Provide an effective link with Stop Smoking Service providers, including Primary Care, Pharmacy and other internal and external contacts.

This role will require appropriate judgment from the post holder to ensure that enquiries or contacts are effectively sifted and re-routed.

To act as a focal point for incoming calls, responding to potentially difficult and sensitive issues with an empathetic approach.

The post holder will be required to relay information to the appropriate manager to ensure matters are dealt with as a matter of urgency.

Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of the Smokefree Bedfordshire Website; updating content, newsfeeds and supporting service users via the ‘one to one’ online support function.

To assist with regular undertaking of public involvement surveys with potential, past and current service users.

The post holder will collate responses on a central database so that comments, compliments and complaints can be passed on to the customer relations team.

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Your new company
As part of their dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, you'll join a team that thrives on innovation and cutting-edge technology. We're passionate about making a difference and driving impactful change in the industry.
Your new role
You will have strong experience of working collaboratively within a matrix structure, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring the successful delivery of multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities:

• Proactively lead the day-to-day delivery of multiple projects simultaneously managing any changing requirements, dependencies, milestones, risks, issues, and/or priorities.
• Mobilise internal and third-party supplier resources to become high performing delivery teams.
• Ensure key stakeholders are informed of the project status, issues, and concerns, providing recommendations and corrective measures as appropriate.
• Manage dependencies often with third party vendors.
• Manage late-running deliveries with an ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to bring delivery back on target.
• Work in an environment with and managing ambiguity and uncertainty.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Demonstrable experience of ability to hit the ground running and successfully deliver complex projects in fast-paced commercial environments.
• Experience with CRM implementations.
• Strong experience of working collaboratively within a matrix structure.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised, structured, strong attention to detail with a pragmatic, hands-on working approach.

What you\'ll get in return
A contract role lasting for an initial period of three months with the potential of extension. A rate of up to £400 per day that is outside IR35. The role is based in Bedford with the requirement being two days per week on site.
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A fantastic opportunity has opened up at a well renowned company for a Semi-Skilled Vehicle Assembler on an exciting project which is starting this January 2024. You'll be joining an established team of experienced Mechanics on a 6-month rolling contract.

We are looking for Semi-Skilled Vehicle Assemblers to join this company that have a passion for working on vehicles and can hit the ground running.

Due to the nature of the company, we are looking for experienced Semi-Skilled Vehicle Assemblers that will be able to dismantle vehicles and reassemble with bespoke modifications.

Responsibilities:

• Stripping of commercial vehicles
• Building bespoke vehicles
• Read and interpret mechanical instructions
• Use a variety of hand and bench tools (torque wrenches etc.)
• Work as part of a team or on your own using initiative

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a mechanical assembling role
• Working from an instruction work log
• Previous experience within a mechanical environment
• Previous experience using workshop tools including torque wrenches, socket wrenches, screwdriver etc.
• Hold a current UK driving licence.
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
• SC clearance or ability to achieve this (UK national with residency in the UK for the last 5 years)

Candidates for this position must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you're ready to take your in an exciting opportunity working on a once in a life project, don't wait any longer to join this market-leading international group. By joining you will gain access to a broad range of personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise. Don't hesitate to apply now.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a Project Manager (Design & Manufacturing Dept) to their expanding team on a permanent basis.

An experienced Project Manager with commercial acumen and excellent problem-solving capabilities is required to lead the successful delivery of revenue earning as well as internal R&D projects in close cooperation with project technical managers.
You will play an integral part in the development of world leading capabilities that emerge from the challenges posed by our international clients.

Reporting to the Head of Design and Manufacture, the successful candidate must have a track record of delivering multiple technical projects simultaneously and within demanding constraints in a project-based technical environment.

Project Manager - What you will get the chance to do:
* Take full ownership of project management assignments from requirements capture and business case to closure.
* Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to successful project outcomes, ensuring business objectives and deadlines are met and within budget.
* Act as first point of contact with the customer and accountable for ensuring all project related deliverables meet required standards on time and within budget.
* Lead and support the preparation of project justifications and business cases, with input of the technical managers including: estimating; risk management; planning and presentation of business proposals to project sponsor and company management.
* Lead project change management process working with the project team to effectively manage changes to requirements, timescales and associated costs whilst avoiding scope creep.
* Manage resources assigned to the project effectively to ensure successful delivery.
* Support effective cash flow management with the input of the procurement and finance teams, ensuring subcontract payment terms are favourable where possible.
* Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management - highlighting issues offering effective solutions to overcome them.
* Work in a safe and professional manner and in full compliance with UK law, and in compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, Quality standards and procedures, and Security policies and procedures and (where applicable) those of our business partners.
* Capture and document key assumptions to ensure company commercial interests are protected.
* Support negotiations with suppliers (working with company procurement team and technical experts).

Project Manager - What we would like to see:
* University honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates educated to HNC/HND level in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience are also very much encouraged to apply.
* CNC Manufacturing Experience
*One-off bespoke / prototype manufacturing experience
* Strong commercial acumen and financially aware
* R&D or Aerospace or Defence Sector experience is advantageous but not essential
* Project management qualification or ability to demonstrate experience of project management methodologies and tools.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven experience of project leadership, including clear communications with all stakeholders.
* Ability to capture and manage project requirements, prepare a work breakdown structure, project plan, and resource estimate.
* Proven experience preparing project justification and supporting documentation including pricing estimate(s) and risk and opportunity register(s).
* Confident, self-motivated as well as imaginative and creative with good problem-solving skills.
* Used to working under pressure and competent in making critical decisions promptly.
* Readily adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances.
* Well-organised with a collaborative approach to problem solving and ability to influence.
* Flexible - occasional international travel and out of hours working required.

Project Manager previous suitable job titles: Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Manager, Design Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Project Manager

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and professional team operating in a world-class facility.

Competitive salary and benefits to include, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Pension and more.

Please apply ASAP

A fantastic opportunity has opened up at a well renowned company for a Semi-Skilled Vehicle Assembler on an exciting project which is starting this January 2024. You'll be joining an established team of experienced Mechanics on a 6-month rolling contract.

We are looking for Semi-Skilled Vehicle Assemblers to join this company that have a passion for working on vehicles and can hit the ground running.

Due to the nature of the company, we are looking for experienced Semi-Skilled Vehicle Assemblers that will be able to dismantle vehicles and reassemble with bespoke modifications.

Responsibilities:

• Stripping of commercial vehicles
• Building bespoke vehicles
• Read and interpret mechanical instructions
• Use a variety of hand and bench tools (torque wrenches etc.)
• Work as part of a team or on your own using initiative

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a mechanical assembling role
• Working from an instruction work log
• Previous experience within a mechanical environment
• Previous experience using workshop tools including torque wrenches, socket wrenches, screwdriver etc.
• Hold a current UK driving licence.
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
• SC clearance or ability to achieve this (UK national with residency in the UK for the last 5 years)

Candidates for this position must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you're ready to take your in an exciting opportunity working on a once in a life project, don't wait any longer to join this market-leading international group. By joining you will gain access to a broad range of personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise. Don't hesitate to apply now.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Project Manager (Construction)
Office Location: Bedfordshire
Travel: Nationwide sites
Type: Full Time Permanent Role
Hybrid working with a mixture of being office based, working from home and visiting clients & sites
Sectors: Leisure, Retail, Commercial
Fit Out, Refurbishment, Facilities Management, Fast Track
Projects include Hotels, Leisure Parks, Fast Food Restaurants, Office fit outs
Project Values: £100K-£3M
Salary: £55,000-£65,000 plus £5,000 car allowance, pension, annual leave, private healthcare, fuel card, expenses paid for.
Start date: January/February 2023
Interviews to be held first week of January 2024

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the customers requirements
* Understand project specific timelines, process, responsibilities and contract terms and deliver the project(s) accordingly
* Identify and eliminate any projects risks
* Identify and implement any project opportunities for improvement
* Manage the production of Health & Safety and Environmental information from Pre-Contract, through the construction phase and post contract
* Manage the development of the project design to the correct level of detail and timelines
* Work with the customer, their PQS, our QS or Estimator to develop commercial information in order to prepare a compelling proposal, receive instruction to proceed, procure all resources to deliver the project, maintain ongoing project costs through delivery to final account
* Liaise with all suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure a full understanding of their responsibilities and requirements
* Produce a comprehensive project plan including timelines for all tasks within pre-site, the site build and post contract
* Attend all meetings with customers and other stakeholders as required from pre-site, through site build to post contract
* Manage the production of reporting information as dictated within the company process/systems and the customers requirements
* Monitor all site works to ensure compliance with H&S, quality, Programme and costs
* Pro-actively manage the closing out of any defects
* Work with the QS to agree customer and sub-contractor final accounts
* Attend regular business wide planning meetings and report progress, risks and opportunities
* Attend training as and when required by the company and maintain levels of qualification

Qualifications required:

SMSTS or SSSTS
CSCS (Black)
First Aid at Work
NVQ Level 6 (Desirable)
HND Construction Management (Desirable)
NEBOSH (Desirable)
IOSH (Desirable)
Asbestos Awareness (Desirable)

Candidate Requirements:

Must live within the Midlands or a commutable distance to Bedford
Happy to travel nationwide UK
Well rounded background across various construction fit out sectors
Advanced knowledge & experience using Microsoft Projects
Must be computer literate

If you are interested in this role, please submit an updated CV.

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Assistant Project Manager
Type: Full Time Permanent Role
Location: Bedford
Fit Out, Refurbishment, Facilities Management, Fast Track
Sectors: Leisure, Hospitality, Commercial
Project values: £100K-£3M
Start date: January 2024
Salary: £28,000-£45,000 plus car allowance, private healthcare, pension, annual leave, fuel card.

This is a construction role so candidates must have either followed the below paths:

Recently graduated from university with a construction degree
Progressed up to Site Manager or Site Supervisor level
Already in an Assistant Project Manager role with experience programming and delivering for clients but fancy a change.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science - Construction related
SMSTS
CSCS (Black)
First Aid at Work
Asbestos Awareness

If you are interested, please apply.

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

General Responsibilities:

Project Coordination: Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.

Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance to project teams, including scheduling meetings, managing documentation, and handling correspondence.

Client Communication: Act as a liaison between the company and clients, providing updates on project progress and addressing client inquiries.

Reporting: Generate and distribute project status reports and updates to internal teams and clients.

Risk Assessment: Evaluate project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.

Documentation Management: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, budgets, and deliverables.

Meeting Facilitation: Facilitate project meetings, record minutes, and follow up on action items.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization in project coordination and administration.

Marketing Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies that align with company objectives and drive brand recognition.

Lead Generation: Develop and implement lead generation strategies to attract clients and top talent.

Branding: Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all marketing materials and platforms.

Analytics and Reporting: Monitor and analyse marketing performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and make data-driven decisions.

Competitor Analysis: Conduct competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the resourcing market.

Client Engagement: Collaborate with the sales team to nurture client relationships and gather feedback for marketing improvement.

Budget Management: Manage the marketing budget effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.

Project Management: Oversee technical projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budget, and timelines.

Solution Design: Design technical solutions to address client requirements, ensuring feasibility, efficiency, and scalability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including software developers and engineers, to deliver integrated technical solutions.
Process Optimization: Continuously improve production processes for enhanced efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

Production Monitoring: Monitor production processes, identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime and production delays.

Resource Allocation: Manage resources, including personnel and equipment, to meet production demands and project goals.

Supplier Collaboration: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials and components required for production.

Data Analysis: Analyse production data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for cost reduction.

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