Total 17 Human Resources job vacancies in Carlisle, Cumbria

Customer Service Advisor based in Whitehaven

Offering £12.77 per hour, paid weekly - every Friday

Start date: 2nd December 2024

Full Time, temp to perm contract!

We are recruiting on behalf of our fantastic client based in Whitehaven, within this role you will be joining an existing team within an inbound customer service department. Full training will be provided!

The Role

• Have a passion and commitment to provide the highest levels of customer satisfaction at each customer contact
• To identify and implement process improvements to improve service to the customer and operational performance
• To work in partnership with operations employees at all levels of the organisation to ensure work activities are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Accurately record and process a variety of customer enquiries.
• Diagnose customer issues through detailed questioning and active listening.
• Investigate and interpret data held on a number of different systems.
• Manage customer expectations and set and agree timescales for actions to be performed.
• Promote products in line with marketing input.
• Conduct outbound calls following events and system unavailability.
• Review own performance statistics and take responsibility for personal development.
• Ability to be able to respond to and resolve written customer contacts.

The Hours:

Our client is offering contracts for 37.5 hours with the option of 2 shift patterns:

​Option 1: ​Week 1: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Week 2: Monday - Friday, 10am-6pm + Saturday 8am-4pm (1 weekday rest day) Week 3: Monday - Friday, 12pm-8pm Week 4: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm Option 2:

​Week 1: Monday - Thursday, 8am-5pm + Friday, 8am-12pm Week 2: Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm + Saturday 10am-2pm (1 weekday rest day) Week 3: Monday - Thursday, 9am-8pm + Friday, 9am-1pm Week 4: Monday - Friday, 11am-8pm + Saturday 11am-3pm (1 weekday rest day)

The Pay: £12.77 per hour

• Paid weekly, every Friday

#CCNorthWest

• Assist with the management of personnel programs and services pertaining to military officers, enlisted soldiers and civilian personnel assigned to the U.S. Army War College.
• Maintain data on all personnel assigned to Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) requirements and authorizations for the organization’s records.
• Develop priorities for adjustments in assignments, extensions, grade, and skill/specialty mix in order to maintain adequate pool of assigned personnel.
• Prepare requisitions and analyzes assignment/fill status of enlisted soldiers.
• Prepare personnel reports, forecasts and graphic/narrative analyses for management of organization’s personnel.
• Utilize an automated system database to maintain personnel and administrative data for all personnel assigned to an organization.

Starting at $44,978 Per Year (GS 6-7)

General labourer required with CSCS card in Mary port (CA15 Location)
Immediate start and on going work.

Contact Usman @ Time Recruitment on 0161 238 9775 or m.akhtar@timeconstructionuk.com

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

HGV Class 1 Driver - Carlisle - Earn up to £25.44 p/h - Night Trunking - Immediate Starts - Apply Today!
Ignition Driver Recruitment is looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers in Carlisle, to work for one of the UK’s leading logistics and parcel distribution companies.

Before you apply for this role, you must be able to answer YES to all the questions below:

- Do you have your Class 1 Driving Licence?
- Do you have at least 12 months experience driving a Class 1 vehicle?
- Do you have an up-to-date Tacho Digi Card and an up-to-date DCPC Card?

We will accept up to 6 points on your licence, but no DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.

HGV Class 1 Driver - Role & Responsibilities:
As we have mentioned above, our client is one of the UK’s leading logistics and parcel distribution companies. This means that as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for:

- Driving a fully branded HGV vehicle
- Night Trunking predominantly to Hinckley (Leicester)
- Completing Store Deliveries
- Required to keep up to date with the required pre & post-shift vehicle checks
- Expected to maintain your Driver hours in accordance with Working Time Regulations

HGV Class 1 Driver - Working Hours:

- Immediate starts
- Night Trunk work
- 7-day operations - some weekend work will be required

HGV Class 1 Driver - Employee Benefits:
Finances:

- Fantastic pay rates
- Fully paid & ongoing training and development
- Company Contribution pension scheme
- Immediate starts

Driver Welfare:

- On-the-job mentoring
- Monthly driver forums and ongoing support for all our drivers
- HR Forums & clinics
- 24-hour support from the Ignition Driver Team

Perks of the Job:

- Free & secure car parking
- Free & secure bicycle storage
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Weekly pay (Every Friday)

Driver Progression & Development:

- Ongoing driver coaching
- Driver training in our HGV driver simulator
- Infringement counseling
- Full on-site and SSOW induction

If you have a valid Class 1 Driving Licence and you would like to be considered for this role, please click "APPLY" today and our team will be in touch ASAP to process your application, and book your interview!

Your new company
A major engineering and defence business in Barrow-In-Furness with an excellent global reputation are looking to welcome a number of experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professionals into their growing team. Due to a secure and growing pipeline of work, this business is recruiting for multiple commercially-minded procurement and supply chain professionals to join the company on a permanent basis. They have won multiple awards and are one of the undisputed leaders within their industry.

Your new role
The Procurement Coordinator / Buyer will support the wider procurement team with day-to-day procurement and supply chain activity to ensure the smooth functioning of the procurement department. This will entail supporting supply chain activity relating to cost, quality and timely delivery, as well as supporting with contract management activity. The Procurement Coordinator will print purchase order (PO) numbers and will use the likes of Microsoft Excel and SAP to extract, manipulate and interpret data ready to report to more senior colleagues in the procurement team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a procurement, supply chain or merchandising role - ideally within a corporate / office environment
• Good level of IT experience, including MS Office and ideally software such as SAP or similar ERP/MRP
• A confident communicator and able to speak with stakeholders of all seniority levels
• A highly organised individual who is able to successfully juggle multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight to meet with suppliers and key stakeholders
• ****** Please note - successful applicants must undergo Security Clearance and must meet certain nationality requirements to be considered for this role *****

What you'll get in return

• A VERY competitive starting salary between £35,000-37,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working policies
• CIPS studies funded
• Competitive pension contributions
• Excellent career prospects and professional development opportunities
• Company share incentive scheme
• Relocation support is also available to those wanting to relocate to nearer the area

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

Your new company
A major engineering and defence business in Barrow-In-Furness with an excellent global reputation are looking to welcome a number of experienced strategic Procurement and professionals into their growing team. Due to a secure and growing pipeline of work, this business is recruiting for multiple senior level commercially-minded procurement and supply chain professionals to join the company on a permanent basis. They have won multiple awards and are one of the undisputed leaders within their industry.

Your new role
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading the coordination of all procurement and supply chain activity within your given area of spend. With subcontractor spend being a key focus area, you will lead on all contract management activity and manage key supplier relationships. The Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in managing a team of experienced procurement professionals, as well as reporting upwards to senior management. You will act as a point of escalation, so you will need to be a natural problem solver and able to act autonomously to make effective decisions.

Operating at a senior strategic level, you will be capable of managing the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle, spanning supplier evaluations through to understanding the commercials, subcontract management, handling difficult supplier situations, managing strategic relationships with key stakeholders. You will manage and coach a team and will develop them, acting as a true leader.

What you'll need to succeed

• Prior experience of leading a procurement team and working at a senior level
• Ideally you will be MCIPS qualified, or working towards qualification
• It would be beneficial if you have experience of working in a fast-paced regulated procurement environment, such as pharmaceutical, food, aerospace, automotive, engineering or manufacturing
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to show initiative and take ownership of a situation
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required
• Project management experience would be ideal
• ****** Please note - successful applicants must undergo Security Clearance and must meet certain nationality requirements to be considered for this role *****

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary between £46,000-60,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working policies
• CIPS studies funded
• Competitive pension contributions
• Excellent career prospects and professional development opportunities
• Company share incentive scheme
• Relocation support is also available to those wanting to relocate to nearer the area

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

Your new company
A major engineering and defence business in Barrow-In-Furness with an excellent global reputation are looking to welcome a number of experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professionals into their growing team. Due to a secure and growing pipeline of work, this business is recruiting for multiple commercially-minded procurement and supply chain professionals to join the company on a permanent basis. They have won multiple awards and are one of the undisputed leaders within their industry.

Your new role
The Senior Buyer will have accountability for managing key contracts with suppliers, sending invitations to tender (ITT), collating responses and working closely with the commercial team to establish water-tight terms and conditions with suppliers. You will be aware of the key commercials and have an understanding of the clauses within supplier contracts. As Senior Buyer, you will have line management responsibility for more junior members within the team, so you will act as a point of escalation for any potential issues that may arise. You will take a strategic view to procurement and supply chain activity and will report to more senior members of the procurement team. The Senior Buyer will liaise with multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and external suppliers to ensure a seamless procurement process within the direct procurement function.

What you'll need to succeed

• A proven background in direct procurement from within a manufacturing, engineering or highly regulated and fast-paced procurement environment
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong supplier relationship management skills
• Experienced at managing a team and providing coaching & mentorship to more junior colleagues
• Good IT skills, including MS Office and ERP systems like SAP or similar
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight where required
• Experience of managing contracts and delivering at pace
• ****** Please note - successful applicants must undergo Security Clearance and must meet certain nationality requirements to be considered for this role *****

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary between £40,700-45,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working policies
• CIPS studies funded
• Competitive pension contributions
• Excellent career prospects and professional development opportunities
• Company share incentive scheme
• Relocation support is also available to those wanting to relocate to nearer the area

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

***** IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE *****

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for Delivery Drivers (Cat B) for our clients Distribution Operation in Carlisle so now is an exciting time to be part of our clients brand.

As a Delivery Driver (Cat B) Driver, our client offers:
* £125 to £180 per day - Self Employed.
* Fully Expensed Van.
* 9 hour planned Delivery Route.
* Paid Training Days.
* Full induction and training with a supportive team once your on the road.
* Free car parking.

What will the role involve?
* You will be delivering packages across a planned route to an approved timescale
* Loading and unloading parcels from your van (must be able to lift a minimum of 23kg)
* Driving a company van.
* Full training and induction will be provided and you'll work with a supportive team (Fully paid training days)

This is a great opportunity to enhance your career as a Delivery Driver (Cat B).

What are we looking for?
* You will need a UK or EU Driving Licence - 12 months+
* You must have no more than 6 penalty points on your licence
* Must be over the age of 20
* Hard-working, motivated and great at working in a fast-paced environment
* A good understanding of the local area would be an advantage.

If you are interested in this role then please apply ASAP
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for Warehouse Cleaners for a large distribution centre based in Carlisle CA6.

Duties include:
Cleaning the warehouse
Cleaning the toilets
Cleaning the canteen
Emptying bins
Disposing of cardboard in the baling machines

Suitable candidates will be flexible to work days and nights between 2 to 5 days a week including weekends:
06:00 till 14:00
14:00 till 22:00
22:00 till 06:00
Pay Rate:
Days- £11.64
Nights - £12.43
Ongoing work

The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer
CPManchesterGS

Join our team at Lakeland Holiday Park located near the iconic Lake District in Cumbria with its glorious scenery – from vast lakes to the highest mountains in England.

Moor Lane, Flookburgh, Cumbria LA11 7LT GBR

Job DetailsJoin Our One Great Team at Lakeland Haven as a Recruitment Assistant!

Are you passionate about connecting people with the right opportunities? We're looking for a dedicated Recruitment Assistant to join our team and play a key role in supporting our recruitment efforts.

As a Recruitment Assistant, you will:

Coordinate the Full Recruitment Cycle: From advertising job vacancies and screening applications to scheduling interviews and onboarding new employees.

Partner with Hiring Managers: Work closely with department leaders to understand staffing needs and ensure a seamless hiring process.

Talent Screening: Review applications, conduct initial screenings, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.

Candidate Experience: Ensure candidates have a positive experience by providing timely feedback, clear communication, and support throughout the hiring process.

Local Recruitment Campaigns: Assist in organising and managing recruitment campaigns, talent pipelines, and outreach efforts to attract top talent locally and regionally.

Support New Starters: Help facilitate the onboarding process, including scheduling inductions, and ensuring new team members feel welcomed and supported from day one.

Recruitment Administration: Maintain accurate records, support the People Administrator with administrative tasks, and ensure all recruitment documentation is organised and up to date.

What’s In It For You?
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool 
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops 
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena 
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers 
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels 
- Reward & Recognition Schemes 
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications 
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme 
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied)

Working Hours and Pay Rates: Permanent contract, 40 hours per week over 5 days – up to £11.44 per hour depending on age. We aim to offer flexibility where we can with full or part time hours.

Experience and Qualifications 
You may already be an In-house Recruitment Coordinator or have experience as a Recruitment Administrator which is great! All we are looking for is…

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of high-volume recruitment in hospitality or retail
- A flexible, proactive, and hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership of a task or project and see through to completion
- The ability to complete work with accuracy with attention to detail.
- Be driven and able to multi-task under pressure

Who are we? 
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. 

What’s it like to work with us? 
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

We would love to hear from you 
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch. 

What can you expect during the recruitment process? 
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. 

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Your new company
12-month Fixed-Term Contract with an exciting public sector organisation in the North-west. Focusing on waste management and environmental clean-up.

Your new role The Commercial andContract Management team requires a Contract Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract, to lead, direct anddevelop Framework Contracts. This will involve managing a team, providingleadership, expert advice, guidance and direction to the commercial team andthe wider business. Ensuring the organisation delivers the services, managesnew and residual commercial risks, and realises opportunities and benefitsthrough the Frameworks and Contracts for both suppliers and customers.
The appointedindividual will ensure the consistent application of the contract managementdisciplines within the business, lead in enhancing and developing theframeworks & contracts and to support the delivery of the strategic vision.
The role wouldreport into the Departmental Head but must maintain a close workingrelationship with Delivery Teams and any programmes or projects which supportthe business.

What you'll need to succeed

• Have experience working in the public sector
• Experience with contract management
• Have line-manager experience
• Familiar with NEC contracts

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options are available.
• Hybrid working - 1 day in the office
• £59,841 - £68,868 annual salary dependent on level of experience
• 5% salary bonus

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

Your new company
An exciting public sector organisation in the North-west. Focusing on waste management.

Your new role The Commercial andContract Management team requires a Contract Manager to lead, direct anddevelop Framework Contracts. This will involve managing a team, providingleadership, expert advice, guidance and direction to the commercial team andthe wider business. Ensuring the organisation delivers the services, managesnew and residual commercial risks, and realises opportunities and benefitsthrough the Frameworks and Contracts for both suppliers and customers.
The appointedindividual will ensure the consistent application of the contract managementdisciplines within the business, lead in enhancing and developing theframeworks & contracts and to support the delivery of the strategic vision.
The role wouldreport into the Departmental Head but must maintain a close workingrelationship with Delivery Teams and any programmes or projects which supportthe business.

What you'll need to succeed

• Have experience working in the public sector
• Experience with contract management
• Familiar with NEC contracts

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options are available.
• Hybrid working - 1 day in the office
• £59,841 - £68,868 annual salary dependent on level of experience
• 5% salary bonus

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

About Nuclear Waste Services

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) main purpose is to make nuclear waste permanently safe, sooner. NWS is the single UK waste business for the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and their mission is to be the 'one-stop shop' for all radioactive waste management and disposal solution for the UK.

About the Role

The Waste Operations Portfolio is a sub-portfolio of Nuclear Waste Services, supporting the NWS strategy by delivering to its allocated mission and strategic goals. The Waste Operations mission is to manage, operate and develop NWS Sites to maximise benefit for society. The Waste Operations Portfolio office provides P30 support to decision makers and delivery teams within the Portfolio. A PMO Practitioner provides specialist, hands-on support and expertise, to the PPM community and PMO Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with establishing and running temporary, or permanent PMOs.
• Develop and implement the PMO Charter, and Service Level agreements, on behalf of the PMO Manager. Monitor performance of PMO service level agreements.
• Assist the Portfolio Office leads with monitoring portfolio level documentation. Maintain registers, including dependencies, risks, assurance schedules, improvement actions, decision logs.
• Apply relevant P3M policies, standards and methods.
• Implement guidelines, procedures and templates.
• Provide P3M-related support to the P3M community.
• Support and assist with P3M assurance reviews as required.
• Support Programme and Project Managers with the development and maintenance of business cases, costs, plans and baselines.
• Support decision makers by providing P3M data and dashboards, including providing clear and correct information to Programme and Portfolio Boards. Assist with development of, and deploy, standard Terms of Reference for Governance forums.
• Assist Programme and Project Managers with managing issues, risks and change controls.
• Maintain Baselines and P3O performance data including milestones and KPIs.
• Implement agreed regular progress-reporting mechanisms for all projects, monitoring the routine progress of Programmes and Projects, and assisting with the preparation of progress reports.
• Establish and maintain an information management system and managing both electronic and hard-copy configuration libraries.
• Deputise for PMO managers when required.
• Support Portfolio and PMO communications and stakeholder engagements.

Person Specification

• Ability to lead by example and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to provide solutions, solve problems and make key decisions in a dynamic environment.
• APM or P30 accredited qualification is desirable.
• Experience of working in a PMO environment.

Salary & Package

This is a Grade LLWR 4B role within NWS offering a competitive salary (depending on experience), along with 25.5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (you can also accrue up to 13 extra days leave), annual bonus scheme (company performance related), generous pension scheme through CNNP, flexible/hybrid working (2 to 3 days a week onsite) and a range of other flexible benefits.

Hays Recruitment have been retained by Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) to manage the recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Mark Hamilton or Adam Russell at Hays Recruitment.

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

About Nuclear Waste Services (NWS)

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) main purpose is to make nuclear waste permanently safe, sooner. NWS is the single UK waste business for the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and their mission is to be the 'one-stop shop' for all radioactive waste management and disposal solution for the UK.

About the Role

NWS is seeking a motivated Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Manager to join their EPMO team in Cumbria. Reporting into the Senior EPMO Delivery Lead, the ideal candidate will manage and implement a best-in-class PMO service for the Waste Operations Portfolio.
The Waste Operations Portfolio is a sub-portfolio of Nuclear Waste Services, supporting the NWS strategy by delivering its allocated mission and strategic goals. The Waste Operations mission is to manage, operate and develop NWS Sites to maximise benefit for society.
The Waste Operations Portfolio office provides P30 support to decision makers and delivery teams within the Portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the service catalogue and service level agreements for the Portfolio Office; Define, manage and report against service level agreements.
• Work with the Senior EPMO Delivery Lead Waste Ops/NSD to implement the P3M governance framework, in conjunction with business owners and programme, project or team managers. Support in overseeing the activities and operations of PMO processes, procedures, controls, governance framework and resources related to P3M delivery.
• Support the overall integrity and coherence of the portfolio.
• Support the portfolio in sanctioning projects for inclusion in the dossier.
• Support the P3M delivery team in ensuring that existing initiatives and projects are effectively adopted into the portfolio.
• Support the P3M delivery team in closeout of initiatives, including facilitation of post investment appraisals and benefit reviews.
• Identify and manage dependencies across the portfolio.
• Support the establishment of baselines (scope, cost, schedule and risk).
• Identify any gaps in Programmes and Projects, understanding what activities are, or need to be, planned to address them.
• Assist Portfolio, Programme and Project Managers with the creation of strategies, for effective planning, monitoring and delivery of Portfolios, Programmes and Projects.
• Assist with the preparation and review of Integrated Assurance and Approval Plans.
• On behalf of the portfolio board, provide an ongoing health check of the programmes or projects, reassessing whether they will continue to meet their overall objectives.
• Report progress to the portfolio board via management dashboards; effectively communicate with stakeholders to provide regular status reports for a wide portfolio of projects at various points in the delivery cycle.
• Be responsible for team objectives, one-to-one reviews and evaluation, and continual improvement of the PMO service.
• Be responsible for workload management of the team and the prioritisation.
• Own, perform, and direct regular functional peer reviews and performance meetings, to support the PMO Quality Assurance process during project execution and stage gate reviews.
• Deputise for the Senior PMO Manager.

Person Specification

• Professional qualification in Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, or a relevant degree in a related field.
• Proven experience in P3M within major projects or programmes.
• At least 5 years of relevant Project Management or P3O management experience, ideally in the nuclear sector or other highly regulated environment.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead by example and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to provide solutions, solve problems and make key decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Accredited P3O qualification is desirable.

Salary & Package

This is a Grade 3B Lower/4A role within NWS offering a competitive salary (depending on experience), along with 25.5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (you can also accrue up to 13 extra days leave), annual bonus scheme (company performance related), generous pension scheme through CNNP, flexible working (2 to 3 days a week onsite) and a range of other flexible benefits.

Hays Recruitment have been retained by Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) to manage the recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Mark Hamilton or Adam Russell at Hays Recruitment.

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 a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.