Total 24 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Birmingham, Midlands, B26 3RZ

Permanent up to £35k three rotating Shifts

Maintenance Planner to work alongside engineering team colleagues to provide an efficient and effective maintenance planning support to the team ensuring a smooth operation. Supporting both internal and external customers ensuring all planning and administration duties relating to Engineering Projects are delivered in an accurate and timely manner.

Main responsibilities:

Engineering document supply and control (SOP's, Risk Assessments etc.)
·Raising Purchase Orders for materials, service, and contracts
·Maintain the company's quality ISO 9001; 2015 management system.
·Administration of maintenance software programmes
·Communicating with contractors and suppliers
·Identify key critical engineering spares and ensure they are stocked and maintained.
·Work with the Engineering Team and Suppliers to ensure cost effective spare parts are sourced.
·Feedback unusual movement or high consumption of spares
·Complete and process Purchase order requisition form
·Process and take record of Deliveries coming in to engineering department.
·Liase with internal stakeholders to agree and organise work activity.
·Work with Engineering to log work sheets accurately and generate reports accordingly.
·Logged Engineering Team holidays following management approval.
·Inform management of any obstacles to making safe, efficient deliveries on time.
·Primary plant control for technical support enquires.
·Point of contact for all technical enquiries requiring an engineering response.
·Assisting with the management of engineering projects from start to finish, including tracking progress and coordinating with key stakeholders.
·Preparing reports and presentations on engineering projects and data.
·Coordinating meetings and events for the engineering department
·Maintaining technical communication.
·Provide general administrative support to the engineering department.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements:
·GCSE or level 3 or equivalent qualification in maintenance or technical.
·A minimum of 3 year of experience in a technical/engineering support role is highly advantageous.
·Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data.
·Must have good analytical skills and be detail orientated.
·Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Auto CAD
·Experience of using CMMS system
·Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
·Must have the ability to work well under time constraints in a fast-placed, deadline driven environment.

We invite applications from highly motivated and experienced Research Fellows to join the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) and contribute to a HORIZON-EU-funded project focusing on sensing in advanced fibre-optic communication systems and AI-driven event detection. You will be responsible for leading and implementing key tasks across work packages that address sensing in the deployed fibre-optic networks and real-time event classification, data fusion techniques, and infrastructure monitoring for large-scale fibre-optic systems.

As the successful applicant you will be responsible for leading and coordinating key tasks across multiple work packages that span the entire project lifecycle, from the specification and design of large-scale fibre-optic systems to their experimental validation and demonstration. A particular focus will be on developing AI-based algorithms for event detection and classification, combining state-of-the-art machine learning models with real-world data from diverse environments such as submarine and terrestrial cables and railway infrastructure. You will also contribute to cutting-edge research in data fusion techniques by integrating various sensing modalities - involving, for example, state of polarisation monitoring and distributed acoustic sensing - to improve accuracy and performance in real-time decision-making systems.

You will lead efforts in infrastructure monitoring, coordinating large-scale field trials in collaboration with industry partners, and ensuring the system's performance is rigorously tested and validated under real-world conditions. This will involve overseeing both laboratory-based assessments and field installations, and refining testing protocols.

You will possess a doctorate in photonics or closely related field, or relevant industrial experience.

The AiPT is one of the world’s leading photonics research centres. The Institute pursues a diverse range of device-and-system-level topics at the leading edge of technology. The key research areas include high-speed optical transmission and processing, in fibre-based optical devices and components, nonlinear photonics, and in fibre optic sensors. Applicants are welcome to join in the a vibrant team of researchers guided by world-leading AiPT cultivates a supportive and inclusive working environment where academics, post-doctoral researchers and students cooperate to overcome major scientific challenges in a welcoming and collegial atmosphere.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. S. K. Turitsyn (s.k.turitsyn@aston.ac.uk).

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Key responsibilities Work effectively, efficiently, and confidentially to a high standard. Comply with any SSL or Trust processes, standards, or written instructions. Undertake general administration duties such as arranging meetings, filing, creating letters, distributing minutes or other communications, creating reports, chasing actions etc. Provide administration support to the executive Team PA in meetings and diary management, take minutes of meetings to support the executive team or general SSL meetings. Support the Executive Team PA to co-ordinate project activities required in relation to business development activities for the business, directed by the Executive Team. Support with the management of and monitoring of in-boxes for Hub departments. To provide a comprehensive and effective administrative support service to the Transport and Logistics and Administration Department. Please read the Job Description. Person Specification, and outline of the Apprentice Qualification document to gain a greater understanding of how you meet this role. Please ensure that when you are answering the questions which ask you explain how you meet the qualification, experience, and personal qualities you explain in detail how you meet them. It is not sufficient to say you meet them, we need to understand how. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Derryth Palmer (Training, Leaderships and Early Years Manager) via derryth.palmer@nhs.net

The management of effective administrative services across the Division ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided and relevant systems, processes and procedures are being undertaken efficiently and effectively, by auditing administrative services. The continuous review of Divisional wide administrative services using customer and other relevant feedback, subsequently planning, and making changes as appropriate. Preparing timely and appropriate reports for the Service Manager and the Group Service Manager on a monthly basis and/or as required. The day-to-day management of relevant budgets as delegated by the Group Service Manager. Ensuring that education and training for administrative staff is undertaken, as appropriate, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Do you have a passion for the development of new processes, support service transformation and implementing significant service redesign and support with new operational procedures that will improve the performance of administrative systems? Do you have a passion for project and change management? Are you driven and dedicated? If you’ve answered yes, then this opportunity may be for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and focused Business Support Manager to join the General Management Administrative Team with responsibility for the administrative functions of the division. The post holder will also focus on specific projects and programmes within the new clinical group operational teams and will support change management processes for IT systems within the division and will take the lead role and oversight in supporting the development, testing and implementation of such systems.

The post holder will manage the administrative functions of the Dental Services Division ensuring the provision of a daily service is maintained by the Clinical Groups and the General Management and Nursing Administrative Teams.
To oversee and support with the management and transformation of key administrative functions of the Dental Division to enable the efficient delivery of services to patients, Clinical Group Operational Teams, and members of the Divisional Senior Leadership Team.
To develop and support the implementation of key transformation programmes and significant complex work streams of programmes within Clinical Group Operational Teams as directed by the Group Service Manager or Service Manager.
Participate in the strategic planning, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions and bring together the outputs and outcomes.
Reporting and presenting periodic updates to the Service Manager and the Clinical Group Leadership Team on the progress of transformation projects and work streams.
The post holder will develop and maintain a high standard of administrative support and customer care across the Division.

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

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The management of effective administrative services across the Division ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided and relevant systems, processes and procedures are being undertaken efficiently and effectively, by auditing administrative services. The continuous review of Divisional wide administrative services using customer and other relevant feedback, subsequently planning, and making changes as appropriate. Preparing timely and appropriate reports for the Service Manager and the Group Service Manager on a monthly basis and/or as required. The day-to-day management of relevant budgets as delegated by the Group Service Manager. Ensuring that education and training for administrative staff is undertaken, as appropriate, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

Your new company
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading building services company. The company specialises in providing comprehensive building services solutions, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, to a wide range of clients. They are known for their commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, delivering projects across various sectors such as commercial, residential, and industrial. With extensive experience and expertise, they offer tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each client and have a proven track record of successfully completing projects on time and within budget.
Your new role
As a Mechanical Project Manager, you will oversee and manage mechanical engineering projects from inception to completion. You will coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure project objectives are met. Your responsibilities will include developing project plans, timelines, and budgets, monitoring project progress, and making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion. You will also ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, prepare and present project reports and documentation, and identify and mitigate potential risks associated with projects.What you'll need to succeed

• Some experience in project management, within the building services industry
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £45,000, based on experience
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company
An established Mechanical and Electrical contractor based within Staffordshire, that works on a variety of different project types which include; domestic, retail, commercial and public sector buildings. The values of the projects on which they work are varied and typically between £5,000 to £1 million.Your new role
As an Electrical Project Manager, you will oversee mechanical projects from inception to successful completion. Your expertise will guide the flawless execution of mechanical solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.
What you'll need to succeed
You will either need to be an experienced Electrical Project Manager within the Building Services sector or someone who is keen to progress into their first Project Manager role with Building Service experience.What you'll get in return
£30,000 to £60,000 + Car/Allowance, 25 days annual leave What you need to do now


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

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Take the lead in our automation journey. Join us as a Senior RPA Developer and help transform how we operate by driving our ambitious RPA initiatives.

Join one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical products and solution providers with 250+ branches nationally with a core value to develop talent & internal progression.


- Great Salary
- Contracted to 5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + Birthday Day off
- Comprehensive health & wellbeing support programme, long service awards & key milestones
- Benefits: Enhanced family leave benefits, Agile working, Training academy, Buy and Sell annual leave, Free virtual GP service, accessible 24/7 & Staff discount on webshop & discounts in high-street stores.


We are looking for an experienced Senior RPA Developer to join our growing automation team. You will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimizing complex RPA solutions across various departments. As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for leading projects, mentoring junior developers, and working directly with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities.

With more than 120 projects in the pipeline, we have an exciting plan to implement bots across every department and function. From data extraction and process optimisation to enhancing efficiency company-wide, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of impactful projects.

Senior RPA Developer – Experience & Attributes:

- 3+ years of experience in RPA development with expertise in leading automation projects.
- Must hold UiPath certification
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as VB.NET, C#, or Python.
- Experience with machine learning, AI and OCR technologies within the context of RPA is desirable as is a working knowledge of Power Platform including Power Automate.
- Strong analytical skills and experience in automating processes involving data scraping, competitor analysis, and complex workflows.
- Problem-solving abilities to tackle challenges in automation and optimize existing processes.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.


Ready to take your RPA career to the next level?

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

Suitable for: Lead RPA Developer, RPA Solutions Architect, Senior Automation Engineer, Intelligent Automation Lead, RPA Team Lead, RPA Technical Lead, Senior Process Automation Specialist, RPA Project Lead, RPA Implementation Manager, Senior Robotic Process Automation Engineer, Automation Solutions Architect, Senior Business Process Automation Developer, RPA Program Lead, Senior Digital Process Automation Engineer, Senior Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) Developer.

Our client believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, they will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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Are you passionate about automating processes and driving efficiency? Join our team as an RPA Developer and help us revolutionize the way we work.

Join one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical products and solution providers with 250+ branches nationally with a core value to develop talent & internal progression.


- Great Salary + Performance based Bonus Scheme
- Contracted to 5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + Birthday Day off
- Comprehensive health & wellbeing support programme, long service awards & key milestones
- Benefits: Enhanced family leave benefits, Agile working, Training academy, Buy and Sell annual leave, Free virtual GP service, accessible 24/7 & Staff discount on webshop & discounts in high-street stores.


We are seeking a skilled RPA Developer to join our dynamic automation team. You will be a key player in designing, developing, and implementing robotic process automation (RPA) solutions across various departments. Your work will directly contribute to transforming manual, repetitive tasks into efficient, automated processes, helping us achieve our ambitious automation goals.

With more than 120 projects in the pipeline, we have an exciting plan to implement bots across every department and function. From data extraction and process optimisation to enhancing efficiency company-wide, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of impactful projects.

RPA Developer – Experience & Attributes:

- Must hold UiPath certification
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as VB.NET, C#, or Python.
- Strong analytical skills and experience in automating processes involving data scraping, competitor analysis, and complex workflows.
- Problem-solving abilities to tackle challenges in automation and optimize existing processes.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.


Ready to drive our automation journey forward?

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

Suitable for: Automation Developer, Process Automation Specialist, RPA Engineer, Intelligent Automation Developer, Robotic Process Automation Specialist, RPA Consultant, Automation Engineer, RPA Analyst, RPA Solution Architect, Business Process Automation Developer, RPA Programmer, RPA Implementation Specialist, Digital Process Automation Developer, Automation Solutions Developer, Workflow Automation Engineer

Our client believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, they will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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Sirona Medical are recruiting for a Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the transformation programme for Family Hubs, ensuring a smooth transition to business-as-usual for the parenting support, home-learning environment, infant-feeding, perinatal mental health, and parent-infant relationships workstreams. This role requires a strong focus on administrative support for strategic leads and effective coordination across multiple project areas.
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for;

- Supporting the transformation programme to transition to business-as-usual across the parenting support, infant-feeding and perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationships funded workstreams
- Supporting contract monitoring meetings across funded workstreams by coordinating with stakeholders and data leads to prepare Power BI reports and scheduling regular review sessions for Strategic Leads.
- Working closely with the Communications Officer and Video Production team to oversee video projects, including live-action promotional videos and customer journey animations, ensuring these are delivered on time and aligned with the programme’s goals.
- Collaborating with the digital transformation team during phase 2 of the website development to ensure accurate, up-to-date service information and parenting support timetables are accessible to all residents.

Successful Applicant will have

- Degree level or equivalent NVQ qualification or proven relevant experience in business administration/ project support/ project management.
- Project Coordination, administration and the project management cycle.
- Experience working across organisations and teams, managing workloads and competing priorities.
- Developing organisational or project documents, policies and tools (SOP’s)
- Developing and cultivating relationships with external stakeholders.
- Preparing and delivering written and verbal communications to a range of audiences.
- Knowledge of health and social care systems

If you are available and interested in working with Sirona Medical as a Social Worker, please do not delay in contacting us.

What Sirona Medical will offer you:
- Great pay rates dependent on specialities.
- Variation of locations you want to be booked.
- A dedicated recruitment consultant
- 24 hour support.
- Fast track registration with efficient compliance process.
- An Excellent Referral Bonus Scheme!

Sirona Medical supply Social Workers through to Team Managers/IRO's nationwide.

Sirona Medical is a Healthcare Recruitment Agency supplying staff across many sectors within the UK.
Sirona Medical has an excellent reputation for providing reliable Healthcare Professionals to Local Authorities.
We are renowned for our fast, friendly and high quality service. Our thorough recruitment process ensures that we only provide the very best talent to our clients.
With over 60 years combined experience in the recruitment industry, our experienced Recruiters are always available to provide you with the highest service levels.
Sirona Medical believes in the ethics of providing more than just a service, but a relationship that allows both clients and candidates, to feel that no matter the query, request or demand, we will meet and exceed your expectations.
Talk to real human, a real recruiter not a computer or an order filler, honestly we don’t bite, please give us a call when you are free or contact us via the advertisement apply button, alternatively send us an email.

Please contact the Social Work Department at Sirona Medical for more information socialwork@sirona-medical.co.uk

About You
Join Our Salinity Team as a Project Support Officer!
Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same?
Are you passionate about helping teams manage and organise their workloads?
Looking for a new challenge that makes a positive impact on the environment and communities?
If so, we want to hear from you!
We're on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Support Officer to join our team. If you're currently in a project support role and looking for an exciting new opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you!
What You'll Do:

- Assist Our Team: Help deliver a diverse range of projects that protect the environment.
- Stay Organised: Manage reporting, collate information, and maintain efficient project administration systems.
- Financial Tracking: Support financial tracking and reporting, ensuring everything is up-to-date.
- Communication: Liaise with Heads of Department to keep everyone informed on progress.



About The Role
What We're Looking For:

- Motivation and Attention to Detail: Your keen eye for detail and organisational skills will be key.
- Multitasking and Time Management: You'll juggle priorities and improve processes with ease.
- Team Player: Support Project Managers in delivering impactful work for our communities.

We value diverse experiences and don't expect candidates to meet every single qualification. If your background is a bit different but you believe you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you!
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in creating a better future!

To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.

Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Schedule:

Application closing date: 8th December 2024
Sifting date: 9/10th December 2024
Interviews: w/c 16th December 2024
(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)
Security:
Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

About The Coal Authority
Our benefits:

- A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.
- Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.
- Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.
- Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
- Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.
- Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).
- Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.
- Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.
- Unlock exclusive employee discounts
- Ensure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.
- Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.

Working with us:
We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.
With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.
Who we are:
Here at the Coal Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.
We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.
We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.
We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
Here at TCA we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our colleagues, our customers and our communities. We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We are committed to developing a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We encourage applications from people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and beliefs. Diversity is vital to our success and innovation and is fundamental to our values of being trusted, inclusive and progressive.
As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our workforce, we provide a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria who are disabled or from a minority ethnic community.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative format application forms you can get in touch with us by contacting the team by email at recruitment@coal.gov.uk or by phone on 01623 637000.

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Zest Dental Recruitment are working with a highly established and reputable Dental Company who are looking to recruit experienced Practice Managers for a number of locations across the West Midlands and Birmingham region.

As Practice Manager, you'll have a variety of responsibilities from clinical and compliance accuracy to inspiring colleagues to train and develop their skills. From marketing the practice to have community impact to specialising in performance plans to expand their private offering.

Dental Practice Manager- Role

• Line management responsibility for the practice team
• Supporting the clinical team to deliver their NHS and Private objectives.
• P&L management
• Reviewing business reports to ensure the efficient and profitable running of your practice
• Keep all practice documentation up to date including policies, procedures and handbooks
• Ensure practice compliance with all Health and Safety requirements

Dental Practice Manager - Requirements

• Dental Practice Management experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Prior commercial experience of business performance, KPI's, targets, and managing P&L
• Staff management experience, including appraisals and performance management
• Bring strong level of enthusiasm and motivation to play a key role in growing the practice
• CQC registration desirable

Dental Practice Manager - Salary

• Competitive salary + Practice Performance Bonus
• Various benefits and deals available
• Annual leave package which increases with length of service
• GDC registration and indemnity fees covered (if applicable)

For more information please click the 'Apply' link as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this great opportunity.

The post-holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of and embedding the APHA Sustainable Futures Strategy setting out its vision for the future. A key part of this vision is for APHA to become an organisation that is enabled and strengthened by its use of data that will ensure its ability to identify and respond to new and emerging threats, to manage risk and to deploy our people and resources effectively and sustainably.

You will work with senior leaders to transform the way APHA develops, delivers, promotes and supports the Agency’s Vision, Mission and strategic objectives, by providing high-level oversight of and support for the delivery of supporting strategies, plans, services and projects.

Reporting to the Head of APHA Strategy and Planning you will:

Support the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic and business planning processes, setting clear standards and expectations, in line with APHA’s policies, people and business objectives.
Collaborate with others across APHA eg. Directorates, other strategy leads and Defra Group Corporate Services to ensure alignment and implementation of the Agency’s strategies and business plans.
Lead the development and embed a business excellence ethos across the organisation building in systems thinking, productivity and efficiency plans.
Lead the business performance management function ensuring the right information is provided to boards, ministers and Directorates, as needed.
Ensure processes are in place for the systematic collection, analysis, and evaluation of data and information and define metrics against which the Agency can assess and measure its performance and the delivery of its strategic aims and objectives.
Support a professional network / community of practice for those involved in strategy innovation and business planning activities across the Agency.
Drive forward the use of business analytics focused on improving productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information about this role.

Person specification
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

A successful track record of leading change in a strategy, planning or business management function and of managing, developing, and building organisational and team skills and capabilities.
Experience of building, motivating, developing, and retaining high-performing teams, including experience of working within and leading multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
Experience of leading and managing change and programmes of work or projects.
Experience of working in a complex customer driven delivery operation providing a quality service to customers.
Experience of communicating complex data or information to senior leaders clearly and concisely where the level of understanding will vary and barriers to understanding will exist.
Experience of assessing risks, scoping resource requirements, managing budgets and operating costs to ensure value for money and sustainable development of teams and services.
Strong budget and performance management skills with the confidence to make timely and sometimes tough decisions.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of managing and developing relationships with senior leaders to build alliances and enable collaborative working within and across organisational boundaries.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to confidently explain and present complex issues / data in a clear, structured, objective, and personable manner to a range of audiences.
Excellent organisational skills, including team level business planning, prioritisation, delegation and delivery to time and quality standards.
Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Ability to analyse and accurately interpret data from various sources to support decision making.
Ability to apply original and innovative thought to complex issues and / or problems

Permanent up to £35k three rotating Shifts

Maintenance Planner to work alongside engineering team colleagues to provide an efficient and effective maintenance planning support to the team ensuring a smooth operation. Supporting both internal and external customers ensuring all planning and administration duties relating to Engineering Projects are delivered in an accurate and timely manner.

Main responsibilities:

Engineering document supply and control (SOP's, Risk Assessments etc.)
·Raising Purchase Orders for materials, service, and contracts
·Maintain the company's quality ISO 9001; 2015 management system.
·Administration of maintenance software programmes
·Communicating with contractors and suppliers
·Identify key critical engineering spares and ensure they are stocked and maintained.
·Work with the Engineering Team and Suppliers to ensure cost effective spare parts are sourced.
·Feedback unusual movement or high consumption of spares
·Complete and process Purchase order requisition form
·Process and take record of Deliveries coming in to engineering department.
·Liase with internal stakeholders to agree and organise work activity.
·Work with Engineering to log work sheets accurately and generate reports accordingly.
·Logged Engineering Team holidays following management approval.
·Inform management of any obstacles to making safe, efficient deliveries on time.
·Primary plant control for technical support enquires.
·Point of contact for all technical enquiries requiring an engineering response.
·Assisting with the management of engineering projects from start to finish, including tracking progress and coordinating with key stakeholders.
·Preparing reports and presentations on engineering projects and data.
·Coordinating meetings and events for the engineering department
·Maintaining technical communication.
·Provide general administrative support to the engineering department.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements:
·GCSE or level 3 or equivalent qualification in maintenance or technical.
·A minimum of 3 year of experience in a technical/engineering support role is highly advantageous.
·Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data.
·Must have good analytical skills and be detail orientated.
·Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Auto CAD
·Experience of using CMMS system
·Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
·Must have the ability to work well under time constraints in a fast-placed, deadline driven environment.

The post-holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of and embedding the APHA Sustainable Futures Strategy setting out its vision for the future. A key part of this vision is for APHA to become an organisation that is enabled and strengthened by its use of data that will ensure its ability to identify and respond to new and emerging threats, to manage risk and to deploy our people and resources effectively and sustainably.

You will work with senior leaders to transform the way APHA develops, delivers, promotes and supports the Agency’s Vision, Mission and strategic objectives, by providing high-level oversight of and support for the delivery of supporting strategies, plans, services and projects.

Reporting to the Head of APHA Strategy and Planning you will:

Support the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic and business planning processes, setting clear standards and expectations, in line with APHA’s policies, people and business objectives.
Collaborate with others across APHA eg. Directorates, other strategy leads and Defra Group Corporate Services to ensure alignment and implementation of the Agency’s strategies and business plans.
Lead the development and embed a business excellence ethos across the organisation building in systems thinking, productivity and efficiency plans.
Lead the business performance management function ensuring the right information is provided to boards, ministers and Directorates, as needed.
Ensure processes are in place for the systematic collection, analysis, and evaluation of data and information and define metrics against which the Agency can assess and measure its performance and the delivery of its strategic aims and objectives.
Support a professional network / community of practice for those involved in strategy innovation and business planning activities across the Agency.
Drive forward the use of business analytics focused on improving productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information about this role.

Person specification
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

A successful track record of leading change in a strategy, planning or business management function and of managing, developing, and building organisational and team skills and capabilities.
Experience of building, motivating, developing, and retaining high-performing teams, including experience of working within and leading multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
Experience of leading and managing change and programmes of work or projects.
Experience of working in a complex customer driven delivery operation providing a quality service to customers.
Experience of communicating complex data or information to senior leaders clearly and concisely where the level of understanding will vary and barriers to understanding will exist.
Experience of assessing risks, scoping resource requirements, managing budgets and operating costs to ensure value for money and sustainable development of teams and services.
Strong budget and performance management skills with the confidence to make timely and sometimes tough decisions.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of managing and developing relationships with senior leaders to build alliances and enable collaborative working within and across organisational boundaries.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to confidently explain and present complex issues / data in a clear, structured, objective, and personable manner to a range of audiences.
Excellent organisational skills, including team level business planning, prioritisation, delegation and delivery to time and quality standards.
Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Ability to analyse and accurately interpret data from various sources to support decision making.
Ability to apply original and innovative thought to complex issues and / or problems