Total 22 Manager level Human Resources job vacancies in Home Working, WC2A 1DT

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected fluid handling product manufacturer and supplier and due to continued business growth is looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager to their existing field sales team.

Area Sales Manager - Coverage: South West of England
This role is home based but monthly meetings will be held in Midlands Head Office

Area Sales Manager
* Selling Hose Assemblies to the brewery, dairy, food and chemical manufacturing industries
* Generate appointments for both existing and new customers
* You will have an internal sales person appointed to you to produce quotes and orders but you do not have to manage them.
* A good telephone manner essential, must be computer literate, able to work within a team environment.
* You will possess a proven sales track record, preferably in selling to the manufacturing industry
* Would ideally suit candidates from the food, drink or pharmaceutical industries
* Technical knowledge would be an advantage but is not essential
* Full clean driver's licence

Package includes Company Car, Expenses, Mobile & Laptop

You will ideally be located in the one of the following postcodes: SN, RG, SO, SP, BA, GL

Please apply ASAP

Area Sales Manager previous suitable job titles: Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Account Manager, Technical Account Manager, Field Sales Engineer, Field Sales Manager

Your new company
As a Building Safety Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring all aspects of fire safety and general safety are legally compliant and aligned with relevant and required policies. Your role will be pivotal in making sure customers are safe and well-supported within their homes. You will work for a charitable housing association based in the heart of Cornwall. Your new employer own and manage over 5,000 homes in the region, dedicated to providing great homes and services, supporting communities.

Your new role
As a Building Safety Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring all aspects of fire safety and general safety and are legally compliant and aligned with policies.

• Fire safety compliance - ensuring all fire safety measures are legally compliant.
• Building safety management - liaising with the building safety regulator and fire services.
• Expert advice - provide clear and expert guidance on safety matters to all stakeholders and customers.
• Leadership - lead and manage across all aspects of legal compliance, including fire risk assessments, asbestos removals, lift and lifting equipment, radon management.
• Responsible person - serve as the legally named responsible person for fire, asbestos, legionella, and lift regulations.
• Contract management - oversee the management and administration of contracts.
• Team leadership - motivate your team to achieve 100% regulatory compliance and high performance.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role, you must hold a level 4 diploma in fire safety or equivalent, ideally a NEBOSH certificate in fire safety supported by a practical application or further practical qualification such as IFE L3 in fire safety.

What you'll get in return
In return you will be able to join a passionate and supportive employer who offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, able to take advantage of professional development and growth opportunities, generous contributory pension scheme, annual leave, flexible working, and a competitive salary.

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.

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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.

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Your new company
You will join a local authority and registered social housing provider who stands out as a forward-thinking and dynamic employer of choice, consistently recognised for innovative approaches and excellence in service delivery. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, they have earned numerous awards for their progressive policies and outstanding contributions to the community.

Your new role
As an Area Property Manager, you will work within a dynamic property services and home improvement team, operating at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing social housing stock. You will liaise directly with tenants, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with a number of other internal and external stakeholders ranging from surveyors, project managers, and contractors.

This role will allow you to take full ownership of property related issues and projects, ensuring that tenants have safe, secure, and well-maintained homes. Your role will include liaison around property repairs, compliance, capital projects, and planned works.

What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking an individual with enthusiasm, energy, and a positive 'can do' attitude when it comes to driving service excellence and innovation within a housing improvement team. You will need prior experience managing works across varied workstreams, alongside sound property legislation knowledge, to include damp & mould, section 20 processes, compliance, disrepair, and decent homes standards.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of a leading package of benefits within the social housing sector. These include hybrid and flexible working options, including working from home whilst managing your own calendar. A generous holiday allowance of 28 days per year + bank holidays, meaning you'll receive 36 days off each year, an above average contributory pension scheme, and a wide range of other great personal and professional benefits.

What you need to do now
We are shortlisting immediately for this role and scheduling interviews for week commencing 11/11/24 - therefore don't delay if you are interested in applying in order to secure an interview slot.

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Holt Executive has partnered with a leading satellite communications (SATCOM) provider, offering secure voice & data services to a global customer base. They also provide integrated IT & engineering solutions across maritime, enterprise, defence & government sectors.

Our partner is seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager with a robust technical background and a strong commercial and customer focus.

The ideal Technical Product Manager will understand the business technology and translate it into compelling, customer-focused commercial products. This role requires excellent communication skills to articulate product offerings both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities for the Technical Product Manager:

- Serve as the Technical Product Champion for all products and services. Collaborate with the sales channels across the business and with key customers globally.
- Act as the technical product expert for all products, services and other manufacturers and satellite operators.
- Ensure sales teams and other departments are informed about current and future services and market offerings.
- Produce or translate technical content into customer/benefits-led materials, including bids, white papers, brochures, application notes, user guides, technical service updates, and press release inputs.
- Assist in defining the go-to-market strategy. Help the Head of Product and Marketing and Commercial Product Manager understand technical product positioning, key benefits, and target customers.
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager and Marketing Executives to ensure up-to-date marketing and sales collateral, user guides, FAQs, and sales fact sheets.
- Develop product marketing plans and value-added services to position the business as a leading provider in specified markets.
- Assist in the product marketing launch of new products and services, incorporating marketing literature, sales presentations, FAQs, user guides, internal process documents, terms and conditions, and sales fact sheets.
- Conduct market research to specify requirements for current and future products, supported by visits to customers and non-customers.
- Drive new products or services across the company by working with engineering, marketing, logistics, and support teams on market requirements and positioning.
- Provide technical product expertise with Systems Engineering teams to launch new products and services internally, during customer meetings, demos, events and throughout the company.
- Gather requirements for internal and external software development projects.
- Manage in-house projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Perform product competitor analysis and comparison, producing collateral for internal and external use.
- Manage hardware manufacturers for technology products, determining new product capabilities and integrating these with products and infrastructure.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Technical Product Manager:

Essential –

- Proven experience in Technical Product Management.
- Strong understanding of IP networking.
- Background in mobile satellite communications, communications, or technology sectors.
- Experience managing hardware suppliers and evaluating product capabilities.
- Proficient in requirements capture and application.
- Candidates must be willing to undergo UK Government SC clearance.

Desirable -

- Familiarity with modern digital satellite communications and IT systems.
- Knowledge of VSAT networks and infrastructure.
- Experience with operating systems such as Linux and Windows.

If your skills and experience match this exciting Technical Product Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Recruiting for a fantastic nursery in Henley that is part of a small successful chain. In your role as Nursery Manager you will be joining a quality driven company.

What you can expect for the #Nursery Manager role in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

£38K - £41K per annum
£2500 joining bonus on completion of probation period
30 days holiday plus bank holidays
A comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
75% Childcare discount
Requirements of the Nursery Manager in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire :

Hold minimum level 3 childcare qualification
Either 4 years as a Third in charge or 1 year as a Deputy manager/manager
Experience leading a team within an early years setting
Good communication skills
Good knowledge of the EYFS
Duties and responsibilities:

Actively promote and support the protection of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe nursery policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.
Help lead and support staff to implement the EYFS
Monitor and evaluate practice within playrooms to support improvements.
Work with parents/carers of all children to achieve full integration in the nursery.
Foresee the needs of all children, families and staff and give wellbeing guidance as appropriate.
Support all staff and lead a good staff team with high morale.
Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members.
To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors
If you may be interested in this early years role as a Nursery Manager in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire please apply now to find out more or contact us for childcare jobs in other geographical areas.

We are working on behalf of our client to recruit for this permanent childcare opportunity.

We are recruiting for an exciting position of Deputy Nursery Manager within a lovey medium sized setting based in Windsor
What you can expect for the Deputy Nursery Manager role in Windsor:

- £28k - £31k
- bonus scheme of £1500
- A comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
- 30 day holiday
- 75% childcare Discount

Requirements of the Deputy Nursery Manager in Windsor:

- Hold minimum level 3 childcare qualification
- Senior level experience in an early years setting
- Experience leading a team within an early years setting
- Good communication skills
- Good knowledge of the EYFS

Duties and responsibilities:

- Actively promote and support the protection of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe nursery policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.
- Help lead and support staff to implement the EYFS
- Monitor and evaluate practice within playrooms to support improvements.
- Work with parents/carers of all children to achieve full integration in the nursery.
- Foresee the needs of all children, families and staff and give wellbeing guidance as appropriate.
- Support all staff and lead a good staff team with high morale.
- Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members.
- To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors

If you may be interested in this early years role as a Deputy Nursery Manager in Windsor please apply now to find out more or contact us for childcare jobs in other geographical areas.
We are working on behalf of our client to recruit for this permanent childcare opportunity.

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Your new company
As an accomplished and professional project manager, you will have an opportunity to join a highly ranked and award-winning provider of higher education based in North East Somerset, ranked in the top 10 in the UK by The Guardian's 2024 university guide. Your new employer is ambitious, they have a defined strategy in place to drive excellence across both areas of education and high impact research.

Your new role
You will lead on the management of projects up to £1m in value relating to building alterations and refurbishments across a diverse and specialist estate. You will lead on the implementation and planning of projects, defining project scopes and goals, ensuring that they are agreed by all stakeholders. As a Project Manager, you will coordinate a range of both internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other specialist teams within the university.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this position, you will need to have extensive experience in the management of delivery of a wide range of construction projects. You will need to understand the legal aspects of NEC and JCT contracts, and be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a starting salary of up to £44,200 per year - in addition, you will be able to take advantage of a wide range of industry-leading employment benefits, to include up to 30 days of annual leave per year (38 days off each year), access to a leading pension scheme, a 35-hour working week, the opportunity to work up to two days from home, and a flexi-hours scheme allowing you to manage your own diary and calendar to work with your personal life outside of employment.

What you need to do now
Our client has opted to shortlist for this position immediately, therefore please apply ASAP if you would be interested in exploring this role in further detail.

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Your new company
You will join an award-winning housing association based in the Bristol region in an exciting and influential role, as Head of Property & Compliance. Your new employer were established in 2021, starting a new phase in a proud history of social housing in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Your new company are responsible for greater investment in existing and new homes in the city, currently managing and maintaining 3,300 homes.

Your new role
The overall purpose of your role involves the provision of leadership and management of the strategic delivery of asset management, leading on ensuring that all maintenance activity is carried out and completed efficiently in a timely manner and to the required quality. As part of your role, you will work with the Homes Director to further develop and implement asset management strategies, ensuring that customers have great homes that are fit for the future.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Deliver against agreed business objectives and strategic plans with strong and positive communications.
• Be an ambassador for the association, representing the association and creating a positive impression with all external stakeholders.
• Responding to a challenging external environment, exploring new opportunities and evolving internal priorities.
• Promote high performance and cross-team working both within the association and for external partners.
• Oversee financial responsibilities.
• Determine and monitor standards for performance within the team.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this critical and exciting new role, you will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

• Relevant and proven experience in a senior role within assets / maintenance, or a property field.
• Experience managing a multifunctional team.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of decarbonisation.
• Knowledge of new strategic asset management principles and the ability to apply them.
• Experience in providing an effective stock condition and energy performance.
• Experience in procuring and managing property investment programmes driving value for money.
• Providing a clear informed, and objective advice on strategic issues.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be entitled to a fantastic wide range of benefits:

• 30 days annual leave + 7 bank holidays.
• Carry-over of annual leave.
• Ability to buy 5 additional days leave.
• The ability to take 1 days leave to undertake voluntary work or work which benefits the community.
• SMART working, encouraging work-life balance.
• Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption, paternity, parental leave, time off for dependants, flexible working requests.
• Company sick pay.
• £700 per year health and well-being flexible benefit.
• Employee loan.
• Independent financial advice.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Fresh fruit available in the office.
• A salary of £68,250.

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.

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IT Test Manager

£65,000-£70,000

Fully remote (UK based)

Permanent

Are you a passionate and skilled IT Test Manager who enjoys creating and owning test strategies and plans? Do you like to be hands on and hold solid experience in various testing tools and methods? If yes, then I have an exciting opportunity for you!

The role

The IT Test Manager has the responsibility to lead all testing activity for IT Projects. You will be responsible for designing and implementing the testing strategy. You will define, drive and manage the test delivery within the project, agreeing and assuring third-party testing as necessary. The role will be the principal point of contact for communication and reporting on testing progress, acting as the escalation point for testing issues.

Working closely with technical and business stakeholders the IT Test Manager will ensure appropriate test coverage and test traceability, prioritising and directing test efforts to address and mitigate the risks presented by the system under test. You will also manage the testing team and coordinate with other project stakeholders.

Key accountabilities

• Test Strategy: Informed by technical and business stakeholders, develop and maintain a test strategy which defines the test phases required, the test tools & techniques to employ, test artefacts and test approach in alignment with the project objectives and business goals.
• Test Planning: Collaborate with project stakeholders to create and sign off detailed test plans, including scope, objectives, resources, tools and timelines.
• Team Leadership: Where appropriate, externally recruit or select internally test team members. Lead and mentor a team of testers externally/internally, setting clear expectations and providing guidance to ensure efficient test creation/execution.
• Test Creation: Enable and supervise the creation of test conditions from requirements, record test traceability and incorporate those conditions into appropriate tests.
• Test Execution: Oversee the execution of test cases, ensuring appropriate coverage of functional, non-functional, and regression testing.
• Defect Management: Define and document the defect management approach and tooling. Identify, track, and manage defects, working closely with business stakeholders' development teams to prioritize and resolve issues.
• Automation: Promote and implement test automation where available and appropriate to improve the speed and efficiency of releases/patches.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, including quality gates.
• Reporting: Provide regular status reports on testing progress, issues, and test coverage to project stakeholders. Deliver detailed end-of-phase reports and final test-completion reports for business sign-off.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate testing risks via a risk log, ensuring that potential issues are addressed proactively.
• Third-party testing. Review and agree all key test artefacts including strategy, plan, test evidence to assure third-party delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and methodologies, staying in line with industry best practices.

This is not an exhaustive list and as such you will be expected to carry out any other duties as may be specified by the manager from time to time. This profile is non-contractual.

Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience as a Test Manager, Test Lead, or a similar role, preferably in the IT industry
• Proficient in various testing tools and methods, such as ISTQB, ISEB, PMP, QAI, 9001, ISO, HP, CAPM, SILK, or ALM
• Strong knowledge of test management processes, design techniques, and best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail, quality-oriented, and customer-focused
• Significant experience ( >3 years) assuring third-party suppliers.
• Experience and expertise in both risk management and risk-based testing.
• Experience managing both automation and load/performance test tools/teams.
• Experience leading a team through the complete SDLC.
• Experienced facilitator of meetings, workshops and test forums.
• Experience with waterfall and agile methodologies, agile certification preferred.
• Project management experience and qualification (PMP, PRINCE2)

Other

What’s in it for you?

Alongside a generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, this client offers training, development and progression opportunities. All travel for sessions will be reimbursed, and you will have access to the full range of Wellbeing benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time)
• Pension Scheme
• Award Winning Management & Leadership training
• Professional & Personal Development Funds
• Bi-annual pay reviews
• Plus much more…

Essential Criteria:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience as a Test Manager, Test Lead, or a similar role, preferably in the IT industry
• Proficient in various testing tools and methods, such as ISTQB, ISEB, PMP, QAI, 9001, ISO, HP, CAPM, SILK, or ALM
• Strong knowledge of test management processes, design techniques, and best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail, quality-oriented, and customer-focused
• Significant experience ( >3 years) assuring third-party suppliers.
• Experience and expertise in both risk management and risk-based testing.
• Experience managing both automation and load/performance test tools/teams.
• Experience leading a team through the complete SDLC.
• Experienced facilitator of meetings, workshops and test forums.
• Experience with waterfall and agile methodologies, agile certification preferred.
• Project management experience and qualification (PMP, PRINCE2)


Diversity and Inclusion:
My client aims to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. This client offers an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious council who have exciting visions for regeneration in Bracknell and surrounding areas in Berkshire. Your work in this role will be pivotal in delivering these positive improvements - this is your opportunity to make a tangible change through your work

Your new role You will support the review of the council's property assets, across both operational and commercial portfolios. This means, that you'll be able to use your expertise to provide the council with a better understanding of the use of buildings, recommending options for investment, disposal, and also income generation!

This role will allow you to devise, support, and manage a reconfiguration of ow the services occupy the property assets, taking a holistic view to improve service provision and enable the release of buildings and parcels of land where appropriate.

You will help to support the delivery of asset management to the council's property assets, assisting with a commercial approach to the estate through actioning rent reviews and lease renewals.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in commercial property asset management, confident in making recommendations regarding the portfolio.
• Experience of policy writing and delivery of asset management strategies.
• Experience in acquisitions and disposals of significant property interests.
• Good knowledge of landlord and tenant estate management law.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a 24-month salaried contract, which is an initial time period with high possibility of further extension or progression into a permanent role. You will receive a salary of £56,721 per year + £689 London weighting taking your salary to £57,410 per year. In addition, you will be able to enrol into the local government pension scheme, generous annual leave, and you'll be able to work flexibly on a hybrid basis across the duration of your role.

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.
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Your new company
As an accomplished and professional project manager, you will have an opportunity to join a highly ranked and award-winning provider of higher education based in North East Somerset, ranked in the top 10 in the UK by The Guardian's 2024 university guide. Your new employer is ambitious, they have a defined strategy in place to drive excellence across both areas of education and high impact research.

Your new role
You will lead on the management of projects up to £1m in value relating to building alterations and refurbishments across a diverse and specialist estate. You will lead on the implementation and planning of projects, defining project scopes and goals, ensuring that they are agreed by all stakeholders. As a Project Manager, you will coordinate a range of both internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other specialist teams within the university.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this position, you will need to have extensive experience in the management of delivery of a wide range of construction projects. You will need to understand the legal aspects of NEC and JCT contracts, and be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a starting salary of up to £44,200 per year - in addition, you will be able to take advantage of a wide range of industry-leading employment benefits, to include up to 30 days of annual leave per year (38 days off each year), access to a leading pension scheme, a 35-hour working week, the opportunity to work up to two days from home, and a flexi-hours scheme allowing you to manage your own diary and calendar to work with your personal life outside of employment.

What you need to do now
Our client has opted to shortlist for this position immediately, therefore please apply ASAP if you would be interested in exploring this role in further detail.

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Location: Based in Huddersfield or Peterlee with hybrid working and some requirement to travel between sites
Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for people and culture? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and have a proven track record of driving HR excellence in large organisations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our People Team at ZIGUP as the Head of HR – Claims and Service.
As the Head of HR – Claims and Service, you will be a trusted advisor to our claims and services businesses, providing influence and coaching on all people-related matters. You will play a critical role in developing and executing people strategies, policies and initiatives that align with our subsidiary businesses’ overall objectives and contribute to their success.
This is an exciting time to join ZIGUP as we embark on an ambitious journey to grow and scale up our operations. We are committed to putting people at the heart of our plan, ensuring our approach is centred on enhancing the employee experience. You’ll have the opportunity to shape and drive our people strategy, making a significant impact on our business and the lives of our employees.
Join ZIGUP as the Head of HR – Claims and Service and enjoy some outstanding benefits …
Of course, there’s a great basic salary, but that’s just the beginning, our most popular benefits include …
Salary – Up to £80,000 per annum based on experience, enhanced by generous car allowance and a 10% annual bonus.Annual leave - Start with 28 days, increasing to 29 days with service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday!Pension - Generous employer contributions of 7.5%. Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, a save-as-you-earn scheme, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per referral), and our Benefits App with discounts and cashback at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, and Wickes.Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy plus cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, discounted repairs, and reduced rates on weekend car and van hires.Wagestream - A free financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers even more discounts on your shopping.
About you

First and foremost, working as part of the HR Senior Leadership Team, you’ll have substantial experience of delivering HR for a workforce of 2,000+ colleagues. Your background includes navigating the complexities of large matrixed organisations or PLC’s and understanding the unique challenges they face.
You’ll be solutions focussed and commercially astute with a strong background in HR business partnering and relationship building with a passion for delivery.
You’ll have a strong track record of developing and executing HR strategies and people plans that align with business objectives. Your strategic initiatives have supported business growth and driven organisational success, making you a key player in your previous roles.
You ideally hold a CIPD level 7 Qualification.
You’re experienced in supporting operating board directors, coaching and influencing senior leaders and Managing Directors on a wide range of HR decisions and initiatives.
You’ll have experience working within either the insurance, automotive or contact centre industry.
Ideally, you have proven experience in driving Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. You understand the importance of a diverse workforce and have implemented strategies that promote an inclusive culture, ensuring that the organisation reflects the diversity of its customers and communities.
Preferably, you have experience in organisational development and design, having led initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation and understand the different approaches to strategic workforce planning.

About us
ZIGUP is a leading integrated mobility solutions provider. We're trusted by many of the UKs leading insurance and leasing companies, fleet operators, OEMs and blue-chip corporates, delivering a wide array of solutions from vehicle rental and fleet management to accident management, vehicle repairs, service and maintenance.
Our Purpose? Keeping customers moving, smarter.
We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.
Keep your career moving, smarter.

Your new company

My client's energy solutions tackle energy dilemmas head-on, facilitating the UK's shift to a low-carbon economy. Each of their projects provides essential power and services to the National Grid, as well as to industrial and commercial clients. Their expertise, technology, and adaptability are crucial for the UK to meet its ambitious net-zero targets.
Supported by a global investor in energy and infrastructure, they are the UK's largest owner and operator of flexible power plants, with 900MW currently operational and over 1GW in the early stages of development. To put this into perspective, they can already supply power for an hour to approximately 1.8 million homes, with an additional 2 million homes in the pipeline.

Your new role

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring environmental compliance is adhered to across the Company's portfolio of sites (including flexible power generation, BESS, wind and solar) sites
• Accountable for the management of statutory environmental permit requirements, such as but not limited to, emissions monitoring and reporting
• Responsible for the maintenance of UK-ETS permits and procedures, including annual verifications
• Ensuring all new sites in development or construction obtain statutory environmental permits in line with key project timescales
• Providing key input intothe portfolio carbon reporting procedures (ESOS, ISO 50001 etc.)
• Managing variations to existing environmental permits that may be required
• Maintaining and establishing long-term relationships with environmental regulators and third-party consultants
• Act as internal expert on environmental legislation and regulation and improve environmental awareness throughout the business
• Representing the business at workshops, industry forums and working groups as required
• Carrying out internal environmental auditing and host audits of our sites by the Regulators
• Responsibility for assessing new and changing environmental legislation and providing responses to key government consultations
• Be a key consultee at relevant design process meetings, attending and providing input at all stages of the design process and lifecycle of projects.
• Working closely with key internal stakeholders on all environmental matters
• Travel will be required as part of the role, therefore own transport is essential with occasional overnight stays if necessary
• Managing one direct report who will assist with the above responsibilities

What you need to succeed

• Degree in a relevant field
• Membership (or working towards) of a relevant professional body (i.e. IEMA, IES, IAQM etc.)
• Proven experience in environmental management and compliance practices
• Demonstrable experience in managing environmental permitting processes, preferably with MCP's and specified generators
• Demonstrable experience in analysing complex analytical environmental datasets
• Greenhouse gas calculation and reporting experience would be desirable
• Competent knowledge of the environmental permitting regulations (installation, Medium Combustion Plants (MCPD), Specified Generators and Flood Risk Activities)
• Competent with new and evolving environmental legislation and policy
• Good general knowledge of low carbon technologies and renewable energy technologies
• Managing multiple projects under tight time deadlines
• Self-motivated, with diligence, integrity, and ambition
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of understanding technical concepts and explain effectively to key stakeholders

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary dependent on experience - Up to £70,000 for the perfect candidate
• Discretionary performance-based bonus - 20% annually
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• SimplyHealth health cashback plan
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Childcare, Grocery, and Electric Vehicle leasing
• Access to free financial advisors
• Retail discounts
• 24/7 Private GP access
• Flexible working - home based if you wish
• Training and Development
• Salary sacrifice EV scheme
• Discounts on Lightwave RF smart home products
• Dog-friendly office

What you need to do now
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Your new company
As a building safety professional, you will gain an opportunity to join a not-for-profit, charitable registered provider of social and affordable housing based in Cornwall. Your new employer is responsible for the management, maintenance, and continued improvement of over 5,000 properties. Do you care about providing quality homes and services, helping communities to thrive? - If so, then this could be a brilliant next step for you.

Your new role
You will be responsible for all Health & Safety property compliance relating to the performance of property service functions, to include gas installations, servicing and repairs, electrical safety, fire safety, building safety, legionella, asbestos, and lifts. You will help to develop compliance for all service areas in order to achieve and maintain required performance levels, whilst effectively managing your team with a clear focus on quality, health & safety, and customer satisfaction.

This role also presents an opportunity for innovation, as you continue to implement opportunities for growth across your service area.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this position, you will need to hold a Level 5 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, and will be prepared to undertake further professional training to further your knowledge base. You will also need to demonstrate experience of managing staff and team building within a property maintenance function.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of a wide range of exciting and worthwhile benefits, to include 32 days annual leave + bank holidays, occupational sick pay, company pension scheme access, health cash plan, employee health and wellbeing options, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, and a salary of £50,157. In addition, you will be able to work on a hybrid basis, both from sites, an office in Cornwall, and from home.

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