Total 139 Manager level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Manchester, M13 9WL

Your key responsibilities will include: Provide support on contract and agreement matters, business operations and diagnostic output monitoring to the laboratory management team and members of the divisional office. Ensure Specialist Microbiology Services Network Managers and Laboratory Management receive appropriate contract management, business operations and diagnostic output monitoring support; this involves working closely with the Microbiology Network Managers and Laboratory Management Teams in the provision of appropriate information. Support ensuring those NHS contracts and reports submitted for review are compatible with the standard NHS contract clauses and strategic objectives and highlight issues including financial, safety and quality impacts. Provide information and support to the SMS Operations lead on all aspects of activity data including data collection and validation relating to regular outputs such as the regional activity indicators, and monitoring and analysis of such data. Assist the Head of Operations in the establishment and maintenance of robust systems and processes for administration, risk management and business support across the division. Assist the Head of Operations lead in undertaking any necessary analysis of financial and management information in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. Comment on, propose changes and support in the implementation of policies and procedures used by the laboratory (in relation to Business Management). Support for the monthly invoicing of NHS contracted work for NHS customers. Respond to internal and external customer inquiries/ problems regarding invoicing. To keep up to date on developments within UKHSA and to identify and assess and inform the Specialist Microbiology Services Network Managers and the SMS Operations lead about developments in the NHS and Public Health Community. Assist in the development of business cases submitted to the SMS Divisional Office. Provide general administrative and financial support to the Laboratory Office. For a full list of the main duties and responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Essential Criteria: A degree in relevant field or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level Experience of managing and motivating a team Strong computer literacy including the development and use of spreadsheet applications, databases and word-processing Good communication skills to people at all levels either on a one-to-one basis or to groups Good written communication skills e.g. ability to draft policy/procedure documents, write reports/presentations and business cases Dealing with documents and correspondence of a confidential and/or sensitive matter. Numerate Good organisational skills and systematic approach to working Sound analytical skills and good judgment when providing opinion or advice to others. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems For a full list of essential criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths. Stage 1 - Application & Sift: You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed 11essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application 1200 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The application form and statement of suitability will be marked together. Please do not exceed1200 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Behaviour's and strengths will be tested at interview. The Behaviour's tested during the interview stage will be: Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Working Together Delivering at Pace Interviews will be held week commencing TBC. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as office working based at: UKHSA Manchester Laboratory Clinical Sciences CentreManchester Royal Infirmary,Oxford Road, ManchesterM13 9WZ Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard

Senior Digital Project Manager

Pay up to £66,058, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience in taking full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of a number of large-scale complex projects, utilising both internal and external suppliers.
• Demonstratable skills in effective project control, change control, risk management, ensuring testing processes are maintained, using data to respond appropriately and develop solutions.
• Experience of managing complex external dependencies that have required significant planning and prioritising in order to ensure pace and quality of delivery is maintained
• Concise communication with the team and stakeholders. Explaining complex issues in a way that is easy to understand and influencing Senior level decision making.
• Experience in identifying appropriate development for both themselves and their team to improve the delivery.

You and your role

As a Senior Digital Project Manager, you will be working on a number of complex end-to-end digital transformation projects, ensuring project control, risk identification & management, project reporting and stakeholder engagement. As a senior member of the team, you will be lending your extensive experience and skills to guide, support and coach a team of project managers.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £66,058

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £19,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and increasing by one day after 5 years, and up to 31 day after 10 years.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
2. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

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Your new company
You will be joining a dynamic and growing firm that places a strong emphasis on business development to drive its growth strategy. The company is committed to expanding its client base through strategic partnerships and innovative approaches.
Your new role
As the Business Development Manager, you will report directly to the Director of Business Development. You will play a crucial role in supporting and executing the firm's business development strategy. This role offers significant exposure to clients, prospects, and internal stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategy Implementation: Assist the Director in refining and executing the firm's business development strategy to expand client revenues through key account planning, strategic partnerships, and the acquisition of new clients.
• Client Education & Outreach: Work closely with the marketing team to educate potential clients on our firm's unique services. Contribute to events, create thought leadership pieces, white papers, and social media posts.
• Prospect/Partnership Engagement & Qualification: Communicate with potential clients and partners both on the phone and in-person at networking events.
• Prospect Research & Proposal Development: Identify and conduct research on prospective clients, partners, industries, and opportunities. Assist in preparing tailored proposals and presentations to pitch the firm's services. Take a proactive approach to generating new business opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Review & Negotiate Terms of Engagement
• CRM System Support: Assist in the ongoing implementation and improvement of the firm's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

What you'll need to succeed

• A solid interest in and understanding of business development principles with practical experience.
• A background in professional services, ideally legal services.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to engage with stakeholders, prospects, and clients.
• Detail-oriented with excellent research and proposal-writing skills. Familiarity with IP, commercial, litigation, and trademarks is advantageous.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Hybrid Working
• Modern Office in Central Manchester
• 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• The opportunity to be a key player in driving the firm's growth.
• Significant exposure to clients and prospects, enhancing your professional network.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the firm.

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

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We are working with a leading facilities management company specialising in hard services, providing top-tier maintenance, engineering, and technical solutions to a diverse range of clients. As they continue to expand our footprint in Manchester, we are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to join the team and spearhead growth in this vibrant market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Analysis & Strategy Development:

  • Conduct thorough market research to identify new business opportunities within the hard services FM sector.
  • Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve growth targets.

• Client Acquisition & Relationship Management:

  • Identify and engage with potential clients, building strong relationships to understand their needs and offer tailored FM solutions.
  • Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

• Sales & Revenue Generation:

  • Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
  • Negotiate contracts and close deals to achieve or exceed sales targets.
  • Monitor sales performance and report on progress to senior management.

• Collaboration & Team Leadership:

  • Work closely with the operations and technical teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Lead and mentor junior business development staff, fostering a high-performance culture.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or a related role within the facilities management industry, with a focus on hard services.
• Strong understanding of the hard services FM market, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytic skills and the ability to drive results.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension scheme, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance

If you are interested in hearing more about this role please submit your CV and we will be in touch.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Head of Strategy and Portfolio Insight
£85,000-£95,000 plus excellent benefits including private healthcare and company car or car allowance (Work Level 4)
37.5 hours, full time, permanent
Manchester city centre - hybrid working splitting your time between home and the office

We're looking for a Head of Strategy and Portfolio insight to join our Property leadership team and lead a high performing team to inform the strategy of our property portfolios across the business.

In this role you'll set the vision and strategy for our property portfolio over a 5- and 10-year horizon, looking at our investment and divestment plans and working with leaders across the business to make sure that this aligns with the wider business strategy. We'll also look to you to partner our Food, Funeralcare and Logistics businesses to provide location and portfolio insight, and understand future property requirements, to support the effective delivery of the broader strategy and new customer initiatives. No two days will be the same, as you'll work across a varied portfolio of properties, providing an excellent chance to gain exposure to our senior leadership team across all business areas and influence the future direction of our Co-op.

What you'll do:

* Lead a team of 7 colleagues in an inclusive way, empowering their development and role modelling our Co-op values and leadership behaviours
* Proactively horizon plan to define the strategy for our property portfolio, making sure we meet the needs of our member-owners, colleagues and communities whilst maximising value
* Create a 5 year strategic investment and divestment plan for our property estate that makes sure we invest appropriately to deliver optimum return on investment whilst managing capital constraints
* Partner our wider businesses to make sure our property strategy aligns to the wider business strategy, presenting at project meetings to provide strategic updates and influence on next steps
* Partner our Food and Funeralcare business to provide location and customer insight to help inform strategic decisions

This role would suit people who have

* Experience of developing a property strategy or experience of developing business strategy for any function within a large matrix organisation
* Previous experience of leading and developing a team to achieve objectives
* The ability to confidently work within a level of ambiguity and complexity to deliver results
* Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence senior leaders in effective decision making
* Great commercial acumen with a broad market knowledge and customer understanding

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:

* private healthcare for you and your family
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* wellbeing benefits to support your physical and mental health
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) plus bank holidays
* discounts on Co-op products and services
* company car or car allowance

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building an inclusive workplace

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
Mott Macdonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott Macdonald. We are currently looking to recruit a Civil Engineer to work as a Project Leader to help support us in delivering work within our United Utilities framework.

We believe the best engineering projects are delivered by engineers, so we combine the technical Engineer role with some aspects of the traditional Project Manager role into a single, Project Leader role.

What does a Project Leader within United Utilities do day to day?

- Lead the design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover
- Undertake design work related to your discipline/area of expertise
- Coordinate the project team including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by each framework and industry specifications
- Work as part of a “Project triangle” alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure that technical, constructability and commercial aspects of project delivery are considered throughout.
- Build positive relationships with the client project, operational and technical assurance teams and promote a "one-team" approach.
- Support and mentor less experienced members of the team.
- Visit sites across your frameworks region as required to develop the design and support the construction delivery of your projects.


Candidate Specification :
What you can offer?

- Experience in a design related role (ideally within the water industry)
- ICE-accredited degree in Civil Engineering.
- Chartered or Incorporated member of the ICE or demonstratable progress made in attaining the ICE attributes.
- Design experience of water or wastewater projects



What we can offer:
At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:


- Pension matched by employer up to 7%
- Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
- Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
- 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
- Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
- Gym Membership discounts UK wide
- Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available



Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonaldMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.
We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Mott MacDonald
Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

#LI-MMB
Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To prepare and implement Sales and Marketing strategy for Ultrasound products
Make calls to GP surgeries and get appointment for marketing presentations
Produce promotional text used in exhibitions, brochures, press releases, company website and
social media which lead to increased awareness of Mediscan in the target market
Arrange Marketing seminars, dinners, and install booths to promote Mediscan
Keep log of all calls, visits, response in Marketing database to develop trend to present to
management
Regularly analyse and pool GP and Patient survey results, to be presented to management
Perform SWOT analysis to analyse the competitors and create Mediscan Nishe in the
marketplace.
Apply through the link, alternatively please email your cv to hr.mediscan2@nhs.net.

There is more than one position available at Mediscan.

Join us as a Project Manager

• Join the Operations Centre of Excellence in a high profile and influential role that will deliver the five year strategic vision for Operations and transform the operational capability across the bank
• You’ll play a key role in driving change across Operations, and we’ll look to you to deliver goals on time, within budget and to the highest quality
• Hone your existing project management skills with excellent exposure at senior level and advance your career in this exciting, fast paced role in an innovative and inclusive team

What you'll do

In your new role, you’ll lead a work initiative, preparing, managing and providing reporting on all project plans, controls and resource plans. You’ll make sure that activities are in place to adequately prepare the business and engage all the appropriate stakeholders effectively to enable change to be implemented and handed over.

Additionally, you’ll be building and maintaining a positive working relationship with senior stakeholders across multiple franchises, domains and functions and at different levels of hierarchy and as part of this you’ll be required to produce executive level presentations. As well as this, you may lead a team of external suppliers, working closely with supply chain services for the appropriate supplier selection from our framework.

You’ll also be:

• Empowering and leading a team, often in multiple geographies, through the project lifecycle
• Identifying, tracking, managing and mitigating any project risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies
• Leading and defining project documentation and making sure that the solution clearly supports and is aligned to our strategic goals
• Tracking and reporting project costs and making sure that the project is completed in allotted budgets
• Making sure that all project deliverables satisfy the requirements and that they adhere to the agreed governance framework
• Shaping business cases or benefits realisation and securing funding via investment processes
• Addressing policy and control shortfalls and audit findings and implementing strategic solutions in response

The skills you'll need

You’ll need to hold an appropriate project management qualification, as well as have experience in change management. You’ll need experience of delivering change within a banking Operations team driving measurable business outcomes. You should be comfortable working with ambiguity and have the ability to pay keen attention to detail and a drive to understand emerging technical capabilities and how these might be leveraged by Operations.

It'll be ideal if you have experience of Agile processes and ceremonies as will be a familiarity with Model Risk governance.

You’ll also need:

• Experience of driving large scale automation or AI with a drive to understand emerging technical capabilities and how these might be leveraged by Operations
• Experience of analysing a broad range of data such as Operational, Technology, Finance and HR to support problem solving and decision making
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to produce executive level presentations
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to engage and communicate with multiple stakeholders at senior level across the bank
• Critical thinking skills, enabling you to cut through complexity, and make sound decisions and recommendations that are carefully balanced against risk

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading , in their search for a Business Development Manager to work regionally from Manchester.

For the successful Business Development Manager our client is offering;

• Salary £45,000 - £50,000 P/Annum + OTE (Uncapped)
• Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
• Permanent
• Company-funded social events, trips away, Pension, Annual leave including bank holidays, Hybrid working, charity paid days, remote working (regional)

The Role of the Business Development Manager;

• Responsible for contacting agencies and contractors to promote group services for payroll, accounting, financial services and taxing
• Liaise closely with recruitment agencies, contractors and self employed individuals for the continuation of financial services to them from inception to business / LTD set up
• Nurture existing clientele and build sales from current contacts and companies

What our client is looking for in a Business Development Manager;

• Previous experience working in a business development role promoting to c-suite and senior exec level contacts - ESSENTIAL
• Experience working within recruitment agency, payroll services or financial services as a sales professional - ESSENTIAL
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Able to travel regionally to visit clients
• Leadership skills

Alternative job titles; Sales Executive, Business Development Manger, BDM, Senior Sales Executive

Commutable From; Chester, Wirral, Merseyside, Lancashire

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

Transportation
Our transportation portfolio is primarily a UK based business working in three key sectors of rail, highways and aviation.  We deliver programme, project and commercial management services to clients in mainland Europe, Africa, Middle East, India and Australasia and supporting other parts of the transportation business across the globe.  Our vision is to deliver major transportation projects as part of a global business and to establish our wide-ranging consultancy as ‘credible’ and ‘preferred’ for our existing and new clients. 

Overview of roleAs a Senior Project Manager you will manage your own projects or workstreams on major Transportation projects. This opportunity will enable you to support the development of this growing and diverse business whilst progressing your own career. The focus of this exciting new role and opportunity is to help build the growing business and to support our clients by winning and delivering high quality project and programme management services that contribute to society and make the communities in which we live and work better.What will the role offer?You will have opportunities to work on some of the UK’s largest Transportation projects, working with key clients and with experts from across Mott MacDonald and the industry. We are passionate about collaborating to deliver high quality solutions with a focus on sustainability, social value and technical excellence.Some examples of the areas that you may be able to work on;

- Rail – We provide support to major rail infrastructure projects across the UK. We are particularly proud to be involved with Crossrail, HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail along with a large number of other projects.
- Highways – We work closely with National Highways supporting them on a variety of projects across the UK.
- Ports – Our Ports team covers aviation and maritime projects and we are seeing a lot of growth in this area with opportunities at key airports in the UK as well as further afield.
- Local Authority – we support a wide range of local authorities across the country with their transportation projects. These projects often cover elements of rail, highways, sustainability and social value.

Mott MacDonald is proud to support the professional development of all employees, funding one professional institution subscription per year and providing learning and development opportunities to support team members as they progress to chartership.Main duties:
The successful management of the development, design stages, delivery and handover of projects as instructed, ensuring:

- Processes and procedures are applied, and any governance protocols followed
- A project management plan is developed and maintained for each project
- Projects are scoped in accordance with agreed project objectives,
- Deliverables are clearly identified and executed,
- Key parameters of cost, time and quality are achieved providing a coherent and realistic action plan against deficiencies,
- Liaise with the projects H&S&W and CDM Representative, acting on advice provided to ensure that project / contractor CDM and Health and Safety compliance matters are satisfactorily discharged and/or adhered to,
- Establish effective stakeholder and communication management processes and structures across the project, Client and stakeholder teams. Specifically consider all necessary actions in terms of liaison, process mapping and reporting with statutory and technical assurance bodies, mitigating potential delays and costs to project performance through timely submissions and consenting requirements,
- Liaise and work across all commercial, procurement and general project control functions, providing the necessary project management input to deliver projects within the agreed project parameters,
- Assess the necessary level of resources and competence in the supply chain teams, taking all necessary reactive measures where required to ensure the required performance,
- Successful administration of the NEC suite of contracts for professional and contractor commissions as dictated by the projects, addressing performance to ensure contractually successful outcomes.


Candidate Specification

Required for the position of Senior Project Manager:

- Experience working on large transport infrastructure projects
- Membership of the APM
- Chartered (or working towards)
- Experience of managing NEC contracts
- Substantial project management expertise across a wide range of disciplines, contract/procurement routes and market sectors
- Experience of managing and leading large project teams to successful outcomes
- High degree of commercial acumen and knowledge of planning and project controls
- Ability to operate both autonomously and as a part of a larger team
- Excellent IT Skills – Word/Excel/PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills including writing reports and presenting
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, stakeholders, colleagues and the supply chain
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work
- Flexibility to travel to client sites and other MM offices
- NEC accreditation (3 or 4)
- Experience working with Network Rail, National Highways or a similar UK organisation
- Line management or team leader experience



We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
- Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
- Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
- A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
- Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.


Financial wellbeing

- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
- Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
- Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
- Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
- As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.


Lifestyle

- A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
- Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
- Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.


Enhanced family and carers leave

- Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
- Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
- Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.


Learning and development

- Primary annual professional institution subscription.
- A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.


Networks, communities, and social outcomes

- Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.


Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.
Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.
What will the role offer?You will have opportunities to work on some of the UK’s largest Transportation projects, working with key clients and with experts from across Mott MacDonald and the industry. We are passionate about collaborating to deliver high quality solutions with a focus on sustainability, social value and technical excellence.

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Responsibilities:

Role responsibilities:

Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence.

Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance.

• Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing.
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets.
• Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries.
• Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business.

Role requirements

• Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
• A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
• Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
• Experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment.

A world leader in missiles and missile systems, is a multi-national group with 10,000 employees on industrial facilities in France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States

• With some of the most sophisticated technology in defence is Europe's leading guided weapons company and with this in mind we continually look to broaden our existing talent base whilst maintaining a strategic edge, by exploiting new markets and new applications for our world-class technology base
• Our work is complex, challenging and innovative. It takes a range of professionals across the full engineering and commercial spectrum to carry it out. Whatever field our people specialise in, they all share the same mind-set: a drive to make things work better and to redefine the established standards.

Please note that in order to apply for UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance.

Skillset/experience required:

Significant experience required

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

Our Project and Cost Management team are industry leading experts with an excellent reputation in delivering projects within all sectors of the built environment. Recognising the value in establishing and sustaining long term relationships being customer focused in all areas of our practice. We are passionate about delivering success. With an enviable client list and the scale and diversity of projects that only a multi-disciplinary consultancy can offer, we can provide unparalleled opportunities to showcase your talents and truly develop your career.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Project Management and Cost Management business. By joining us, you will be part of a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy. We specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social and economic landscapes.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

What you’ll be doing
You will be working on large flagship projects with a strong team of highly knowledgeable consultants giving you the opportunity to develop your skill set and progress your career. You will provide consultancy advice to our clients, contributing towards the success of the team through the effective delivery of project and ensuring development of key client relationships.

Who we’re looking for:
A wealth of experience in providing high quality project management in relevant sectors
Chartership beneficial
Team player
Employers Agent experience is highly advantageous
Able to evidence your ability to influence and successfully deliver within a client facing role
Professional outlook with excellent communication skills
Ready to embrace larger project responsibility
Highly organised with a keen attention to detail
Confidence to work autonomously is essential
Enthusiasm for best-in-class delivery.

What we offer you
We will provide you with a flexible, friendly and creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.

Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: Excellent holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme, Professional Memberships and commitment to on-going CPD. #LI-KB1


We know we develop better solutions together.
That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. For us to live our purpose of creating shared value and to deliver on our promise to ‘make complex easy’ – for us and for our clients, we continue to build a culture where different working styles and experiences can thrive to achieve exceptional results.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with Inclusive Employers. We’re also proud to support reservists and their families, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant. An inclusive culture enables our people to do things differently, working in ways to suit them while delivering their best for RPS. That’s why we’ve created working groups as true inclusion is a journey that involves learning, collaboration, and engagement.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the interview process, we can then make reasonable changes to support you in performing to the best of your ability.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Business Development Manager (field based)

SALARY: £30,000 Basic + (£30,000 Guarantee for First Year)
Realistic OTE £90,000 (totally uncapped) Top Earners in excess of £150K

The role of Business Development Manager is to develop new business opportunities for my client through working with Telemarketing and the Services Team and building your own referral network.

They are looking for a dynamic, motivated, high performing new Business Development professional, selling Employment Law and Health & Safety outsourcing solutions to the mid-market sector covering the Manchester area. (30+ employee businesses).

Benefits for a Sales Executive include:
* Basic salary of £30k per annum + (£30,000 Guarantee for First Year)
* Company car or car allowance
* 25 days plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
* An exciting role with great progression plans guaranteed

In return for this, we are looking for someone who has:
* 2 years plus track record of selling in a B2B environment (Industry experience NOT required).
* Confident in value based/consultative selling.
* Ability to sell to different audiences including Business Owners, Board of Directors and HR Managers.

Roles and responsibilities:
* Attending sales appointments booked by your Telemarketing partner.
* Working with the Head of Seminars to generate a quarterly seminar plan to maximise sales opportunities.
* Generating and attending meetings with potential introducers and referral partners.
* Self-generating new leads, appointments and referrals through day to day new business activity.
* Achieve quarterly sales targets.
* Accurately build, manage and maintain your sales pipeline.

If interested in the above opportunity apply ASAP for immediate consideration.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Business Development Manager
Territory: Northwest Region
Remuneration: Competitive Basic Salary + bonus/commission (potential to earn 100% of salary) + company car/allowance & flexible benefits package, including hybrid working, up to 27 days holiday (plus additional leave purchasing scheme)
Sector: Packaging solutions & distribution


Protecting What Matters, Together
At Macfarlane Packaging, we are dedicated to protecting what matters most—our people, our customers, communities, and the environment. Our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability, and continual improvement creates a collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can build a rewarding career.

With over 75 years of history, we offer stability, ongoing growth, and the opportunity for personal and professional development. Our fast-paced, results-driven environment will challenge you but also give you the satisfaction of directly contributing to our success.

We offer competitive pay, personalised incentives, and adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. We also prioritise work-life balance and flexibility, empowering you to manage what's most important. If you value commitment, teamwork, adaptability, and learning, join us to drive change and enable businesses to plan for a better future.

The Business Development Manager Role
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager based at our Heywood site, using a consultative sales approach, you will develop a sales pipeline and convert new customers across the allocated territory.

This is a client acquisition-focused role, where you will identify, onboard, and develop new accounts, meeting stretching but achievable new business sales targets. You'll spend most of your time in the field, attending meetings, generating leads through networking, cold-calling, and following up on marketing activities. You'll conduct customer packaging audits, make recommendations, prepare proposals/quotations, and close deals to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.

Collaborating with regional sales teams and national sites, you'll support colleagues while also driving your own initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives on securing new business and becoming a leading product specialist.

Business Development Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement a sales plan for the allocated territory.

- Negotiate commercial terms to maximise profitability.

- Execute customer acquisition strategies to expand the customer base without compromising margins.

- Assess and prioritise sales opportunities based on market potential, client needs, and margin targets.

- Optimise sales and profit, considering the implications of selling stock versus non-stock products.

- Develop best practices for acquiring, retaining, and nurturing accounts.

- Collaborate with National Accounts to capitalise on sales opportunities.

- Maintain exceptional standards of customer service.

- Foster relationships with key decision-makers to identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.

- Work with internal sales teams to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve issues.

- Lead solution development efforts to address customer needs, coordinating with colleagues for seamless delivery.

- Maintain high standards of sales administration.

- Utilise CRM systems to follow up on leads and quotations.

- Showcase additional products and solutions within the group.

Do You Have the Right Profile?
The successful candidate will ideally meet with the following criteria…

Essential:

- At least two years' experience in a client acquisition-focused field sales role, with a track record of success in securing new business.

- Proven success in B2B product sales through a solutions-based approach, with the ability to tailor solutions to client needs.

- Strong negotiation skills combined with strategic thinking to effectively solve customer problems.

- Proficiency in planning and executing sales campaigns, including cold-calling, networking, and obtaining referrals, with robust sales closing skills.

- Highly self-motivated with strong perseverance, energy, and resilience.

- Experience in margin control and optimising profit margins while negotiating terms.

- Proven success in meeting or exceeding new business sales targets.

- Excellent presentation skills and the ability to convey information clearly in both client interactions and written communication.

- Ability to quickly understand customers' needs and deliver tailored solutions.

- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to handle situations with discretion and integrity.

- Ability to work remotely, manage your own diary, and effectively prioritise workload.

- Possession of a valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

- Must reside 'on patch' in relation to the allocated sales territory

- IT literate with competency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

- Understanding of packaging design and application.

- Experience using CRM systems like Microsoft Dynamics.

Our Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, with rewarding bonus/incentive schemes, and flexible benefits including:-

- 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays

- Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)

- Contributory pension scheme

- Geographical salary weighting available at certain specific locations

- Free parking at most of our site locations

- Annual (company paid) volunteering day

- Range of company cars or cash allowance (including hybrid/electric) for qualifying job roles

- Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues

- Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities

- Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)

- Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles

- Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements

- Long service awards (5-40 years)

- Charitable giving options

- Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)

- O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)

- Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)

Your Future with Us
At Macfarlane Group, you can shape your own future. With a focus on internal promotion and mobility, we offer tailored career plans, structured training, and development pathways, including management and leadership programs through partnerships with accredited bodies like the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP).

How to Apply
We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to fill this role ASAP. Hybrid working is supported, and initial interviews may be conducted via video. Please click 'apply' to submit your up-to-date CV.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

All applications will be acknowledged. If yo

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

Do you want to launch a career in digital, and develop skills and experience that employers really value?

Do you want a permanent job, with a salary, while you work towards and Level 4 qualification in project management?

Are you a good communicator, can you solve problems, and are you excited about learning new things?

We've got a brilliant opportunity for 10 new digital apprentices in DWP Digital.

You'll work towards a qualification and work on products and services that will be used by millions (and which will look great on your CV).

This is a permanent role with a starting salary of up to £35,711, as well as great benefits and flexible working.

You'll be part of the UK's largest government department, as well as a thriving digital delivery community with access to learning, mentoring and loads of other support.

Tell me about the apprenticeship

We have apprenticeships in Digital Delivery Management based in our Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield digital hubs. You'll be able to indicate your preference when you apply.

This is a Level 4 digital apprenticeship. We're looking to hire people to be future leaders and experts in digital delivery management.

As an Apprentice Digital Delivery Manager, you'll be hands-on completing small projects or bit of projects. You might also support the end-to-end delivery of a larger digital project.

You'll learn what project plan is and how to read and monitor it, identify potential risks & issues, and communicate effectively with your stakeholders and your team.

So, you'll learn on the job alongside our brilliant, expert team. But you'll also be studying towards gaining a Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship qualification.

You'll be given about 20% of your work time (one day a week) to focus on your qualification.

You will be supported by your line manager, skills coach and the engineering community, as well as fellow apprentices on the programme.

You don't need any prior experience or IT qualifications. But there is a lot to do and learn, so you need to be ready to work hard and participate in the many opportunities you will be given.

We're looking for apprentices who have the following:

• Experience of organising and planning the tasks of others to achieve a particular outcome
• You can collaborate with others, and manage relationships. You have some experience of leading others.
• Good communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills, finding ways of improving things
• Ability to balance work and study, and passion for learning new things.

Apply by:

Completing your application on the Civil Service Jobs website before Sunday 13th October 2024.

As part of the application, you will be asked to provide:

• An application form with your basic details
• A summary of your employment history detailing your responsibilities, skills, accomplishments, plus your qualifications and relevant training.
• A personal statement of 750 words demonstrating the required skills.

Interviews with DWP Digital will then be confirmed should you be successful.

The apprenticeship will start around February 2025.

Entry Requirements:

• You hold a current United Kingdom (UK) or EAA Passport, and NI number
• You've lived in the UK and/or EEA for the past 3 years
• You're eligible to work in the UK and are not in full-time education (at the time the apprenticeship starts)
• Either hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above. Or you can complete and pass a functional skills tests if you don't have these GCSEs.
• You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.

There has never been a more exciting time to get involved in a digital apprenticeship with DWP Digital.

Click Apply now for more info and to start an application.

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