Total 95 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Reading

The5 must haves for you to be considered for this role: Ability to use own initiative and apply a practical problem-solving approach Experience of leading and managing a team Demonstrate confidential and effective written and verbal communication skill Demonstrate an enthusiastic and flexible approach Have attention to detail For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply. If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare! We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required

JOB SUMMARY: The Strategy and Partnerships Manager will support RBFT through a programme of strategic development and planning, which includes (but is not limited to) business and strategic planning, new care models and local integration. This includes our refresh of the Trust Strategy in 2025. To help build effective working relationships and local partnerships that drive the delivery of new ways of working across the Berkshire West Place, the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care System (BOB ICS), and the wider Thames Valley and South East region. To develop collaborative partnerships across the Thames Valley and provide a key strategic link between external partners and internal departments in establishing a strategic alliance in association with a wide range of organisations, academic and clinical partners with a view to delivering on Our Strategy: Improving Together. JOB PURPOSE: The Strategy and Partnerships Manager will contribute to the development and implementation of the Trusts overarching sister strategies: our Clinical Services Strategy and our Trust Strategy. The post holder will also strengthen our capacity in partnership working across our local place, system and further afield proactively building relationships, supporting wider strategic developments, and playing an active role in our place and ICS. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In addition to the responsibilities summarised under Job Purpose: Strategy Development, Strategic Planning and Partnerships The primary role is to support the realisation of the Trusts strategy and the development and implementation of the sub-strategies that feed into this. This will require the post holder to: Support strategic planning for RBFT as it engages at local, regional and national levels across Integrated Care Boards, NHS bodies, Local Authorities and other provider organisations to deliver its strategy Deliver analyses, insights, and recommendations to help Trust leaders and partners develop strategic direction, objectives, and annual priorities. This may include, but is not limited to, analysis of options including strategic alliances, partnerships, clinical service investment/disinvestment options and exploration of major technological change opportunities. Understand and interpret the national agenda, changes in the NHS and Local Authorities, and best practice from elsewhere to feed these into the Trusts work to execute its strategy. Track progress of the organisation in delivering on its vision. Keep abreast of NHS new models of care and their potential application in the Trusts current and potential services. Bring understanding of the NHS Long Term Plan, Operational Planning Guidance and other national, regional and local policy, to apply to opportunities for transformation and new service configuration. Support the development and delivery of a strategic planning process and framework, generating an organisational and business strategy reflecting the Trusts vision, values, capabilities and strengths, involving appropriate internal and external stakeholders in the process. Support the Associate Director of Strategy and Performance in the development of service planning and implementation of the Clinical Services Strategy, working in tandem with the Medical Director and Care Groups. Work collaboratively in ensuring the Trusts improvement and transformation programmes align with the Trusts strategic ambitions. Establishing strong working relationships with other service providers in primary, secondary, private and voluntary sectors to create shared or complementary approaches to service delivery. Work with various data sources and data sets across the NHS and externally to develop analyses supporting the formulation and execution of strategy Assist Trust leadership in translating strategy into operational plans that are aligned with activity, workforce and financial planning, working closely with senior colleagues across both operational and corporate departments. Support work to ensure these plans deliver Trust, local and national targets, liaising with internal parties and external stakeholders. Leadership Model the leadership behaviours of delivering to brief, on time, to target and within available resources. Contribute to culture of collaborative delivery. Ensure a culture of continuous challenge exists, ensuring that progressive solutions, which take into account models of best practice, are incorporated into change. Demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities which are consistent with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural expectations. Engage with staff across the organisation to contribute to the development of the strategy and understand their role in delivering the future vision. Represent the Trust, and the Strategy and Partnerships Team, professionally in formal and informal communications. These are likely to be ranging from Executive to junior level. Communications will be in written and verbal form. Work alongside the Communications Team to ensure that the engagement and communication priorities and activities are effective and align with the strategic and corporate objectives of the Trust. Business Development & Support Act as a point of contact for the Trusts business development activities in support of the Care Groups, undertaking appropriate market research, seeking out and evaluating opportunities for the expansion of existing services, and the development of new service or organisational initiatives. These will include opportunities for the development of primary care/integrated care collaborations and commercial possibilities. Develop market intelligence and business opportunities with other partners as required Perform robust market assessments as needed, monitoring to ensure that all key opportunities and threats are picked up and managed appropriately. To support the development of strategically important business cases to deliver the Trusts strategic direction. Personal Development To be agreed with the Associate Director of Strategy and Performance

Reading’s Legal Services Team is composed of our highly regarded internal Corporate Legal Team, serving the needs of the Council across a wide range of functions. Reading is also host to the Joint Legal Team, a long-standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire councils and a recognised centre of excellence for childcare, adults and education law.



The purpose of Legal Services is to provide the Council and its partners with the highest quality professional legal advice and representation which allows them to run their organisations well, and to serve our community. Our ambition is to be the best place to practice law in local government; being close to our customers, recruiting the best talent, successfully deploying legal technology and ensuring the continued growth of the business to new customers.



A range of several new appointments are on offer which reflect the continued growth and investment in the Legal team by the Council and its partners. We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and home-working according to the needs of the Service.



We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.



We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service



About the role



You will report to the Principal Lawyer in each area who will support you in your work and in your professional development. We place considerable emphasis on learning and development in the role and you will be supported to develop your skills and to move to the next level in your career. You will also be assisted by our new Legal Operations Team supporting you in delivering your work as we invest further in our systems and processes and work towards Lexcel accreditation.



Whatever your specialism or previous experience, you will thrive on the challenge of working in a customer focussed environment and a in team which has an ambitious agenda for the future. You will have plenty of opportunity to join in the wider work of the team outside your specialist field in helping us to reach our team objectives.



All of our lawyer roles are open to qualified solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives.



We have opportunities for planning and highways lawyers to support a range of regulatory and transactional work and advice. We also support major planning enquiries and are developing further resource to support a renewed emphasis on enforcement work. It is not necessary to have both specialisms, but it would be desirable.





You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.



Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.


About you



Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience:



A qualified lawyer who can command the respect of clients with extensive knowledge and experience of a specialist area of law (planning / highways)
Advise planning and highway clients
Attend planning committees (essential requirement)
Offer legal and procedural advice to Members and Officers on Planning and Local Government law. This includes areas such as highways law, TPOs, TROs, enforcement and S106.
Enforcement experience
A team player who can contribute to the wider objectives of the team
Committed to learning and development of staff, colleagues and clients
Experience of delivering continuous improvement in terms of your practice and the work of your clients


Our offer



We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:



Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by OfstedSeason Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax




For more information on this position please contact Shaidah Ramzan, Legal Services Manager on shaidah.ramzan@reading.gov.uk




Closing Date: 29th September 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed



Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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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.
Mott Macdonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott Macdonald. We need a Mechanical Engineer Project Leader to support us deliver work for the UK’s largest water company, Thames Water.

We believe the best engineering projects are delivered by engineers, so we combine the traditional Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer roles into a single, Project Leader role.

You will:

- Lead the design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Be responsible for the mechanical design of your project including, but not limited to, P&IDs, valve schedules, pump calculations, defining safe access and lifting arrangements, above ground pipework layouts.
- Build positive relationships with the Thames Water Technical Assurance team and promote a "one-team" approach.
- Support and mentor less experienced members of the team.
- Occasionally visit sites across the Thames Valley Region (costs incurred are recoverable).


Candidate Specification :


- IMechE accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Chartered member of the IMechE or ability to demonstrate progress made toward membership.
- Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects.
- Knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.



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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.
Mott Macdonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott Macdonald. We need a Process Engineer Project Leader to support us deliver work for the UK’s largest water company, Thames Water.

We believe the best engineering projects are delivered by engineers, so we combine the traditional Project Manager and Process Engineer roles into a single, Project Leader role.

You will:

- Lead the design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Be responsible for the process design of your project including, but not limited to, assessing Thames Water process calculations and authoring calculations, mass balance diagrams, and supporting HAZOP studies.
- Coordinate the project team comprising Electrical, Mechanical and Civil designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by Thames Water specifications.
- Occasionally visit sites across the Thames Valley Region (costs incurred are recoverable).


Candidate Specification :

- IChemE-accredited degree in Process or Chemical Engineering.
- Chartered member of the IChemE or Associate member able to demonstrate progress made in working toward Chartership.
- Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects.
- Knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.



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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.
Mott Macdonald Bentley (MMB) is the design and build unit of global engineering consultancy Mott Macdonald. We need a Civil Engineer Project Leader to support us deliver work for the UK’s largest water company, Thames Water.

We believe the best engineering projects are delivered by engineers, so we combine the traditional Project Manager and Civil Engineer roles into a single, Project Leader role.

You will:

- Lead the design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Be responsible for the civil design of your project including, but not limited to, hydraulic analysis of gravity and pressure systems, design of reinforced concrete slabs, crane pads, and thrust blocks.
- Coordinate the project team comprising Electrical, Mechanical and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by Thames Water specifications.
- Work as part of a Project triangle alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
- Build positive relationships with the Thames Water Technical Assurance team and promote a "one-team" approach.
- Support and mentor less experienced members of the team.
- Occasionally visit sites across the Thames Valley Region (costs incurred are recoverable).


Candidate Specification :

- ICE-accredited degree in Civil Engineering.
- Chartered or Incorporated member of the ICE or demonstratable progress made in attaining the ICE attributes.
- Outline and detailed 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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Position: Project Manager
Location: Reading, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: 36K

Job Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager with extensive experience in managing complex projects and programs across various industries. The ideal candidate will have over 24 years of experience in the IT industry, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, managing offshore and remote resources, and working with 3rd party vendors to achieve successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Programme/Project Management:
o Lead and manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgets, and compliance with quality standards.
o Utilize both Agile and waterfall methodologies to manage projects, tailoring approaches to suit project needs.
o Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Team Leadership:
o Manage and motivate cross-functional teams, including offshore, remote, and matrix teams.
o Foster a collaborative work environment to ensure team alignment and effective communication.
• Vendor Management:
o Oversee the engagement and performance of 3rd party vendors, ensuring they meet project requirements and deliverables.
• Stakeholder Management:
o Collaborated and co-ordinated with internal and external stakeholders.
o Vendors management.
o Actively engaged in Senior Stakeholder Engagement and governance.

Regional Optical Trainer job covering Southern England. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit a Regional Trainer for a leading manufacturer of Ophthalmic Lenses. The purpose of this role is to plan and deliver product, sales & retail training activities to key customers. This position will involve supporting independent opticians across Southern England.

Regional Optical Trainer - Role

• Visit optical stores to train and communicate on products and services.
• Organise, coordinate and host digital learning initiatives including live webinars.
• To develop training ideas to enhance sales levels.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with projects.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with training content creation (CET, technical product training, dispensing & retail optimisation) creating storyboard, presentations and adapt this content to various formats (e-learning platform, ppt…) with the support of the marketing team.
• Supporting the sales team with customer training requirements and their KPIs.

Regional Optical Trainer - Requirements

• Dispensing Optician qualification
• Working on own initiative to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively analyse and interpret data

Regional Optical Trainer - Salary

• Base salary between £35-40k
• Company car and a range of additional benefits
• Monday - Friday working

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UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We are looking for an experienced Junior Project Manager to join us here at Practice Plus Group, initially on a 12 month contract, with the possibility of being made permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our National Projects team, working on lots of different projects across our Prisons and Immigration Removal Centres in England. This role is remote, with frequent national travel - visiting existing and new sites nationally (at least once per week). Some of the projects you could be involved in are the roll out of the new biometric medicine dispensing system, E Rostering, or smaller specialised projects onsite. This team are currently working on the brand new state of the art prison - HMP Millsike, opening in 2025! Hours: You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, usually between 09:00 - 17:30. Salary: This is a full time position, and youll receive an annual salary of between £27,000 - £30,000 plus £4,000 car allowance. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join us here at Practice Plus Group, initially on a 12 month contract, with the possibility of being made permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our National Projects team, working on lots of different projects across our Prisons and Immigration Removal Centres in England. This role is remote, with frequent national travel - visiting existing and new sites nationally (at least once per week). Some of the projects you could be involved in are the roll out of the new biometric medicine dispensing system, E Rostering, or smaller specialised projects onsite. This team are currently working on the brand new state of the art prison - HMP Millsike, opening in 2025! Hours: You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, usually between 09:00 - 17:30. Salary: This is a full time position, and youll receive an annual salary of between £35,000 - £45,000 plus a £4,000 car allowance How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

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Firstly, you prosper in B2B new business roles with significant success in generating new accounts - this is not an account management role, you will create new opportunities through self-sourced, decision-maker conversations.
You have a resourceful and tenacious approach to building your pipeline - you have a well-developed toolkit of lead-generation approaches and thrive putting in the hard yards researching, cold calling, prospecting, door knocking, and vehicle spotting to identify the most exciting leads.
You understand that one size does not fit all - you can develop personalised, multi-product/service offerings including preparing proposal and implementation documentation to deliver the perfect solution to your clients.
You take pride in being an ambassador for your brand - as a New Business Manager; you are a credible and assured networker able to build effective and profitable relationships with key stakeholders.
Preferably, you have expertise in the light commercial market or contract hire sectors - while it is a useful starting point for a New Business Manager to know what we do and our marketplace, it’s much more important to us to see your ability to take responsibility for your own performance and your desire to be successful.

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About the Role

Base Location: Reading or Glasgow Preferred

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + car / cash allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

The Major Projects team within Distributed Energy is responsible for the professional management and delivery of high value and complex projects.

Working for the Project Director - the Senior Project Development Manager will be an exciting role responsible for shaping propositions and to help secure contracts and partnerships with public and private sector organisations across the UK. The role will involve bringing together areas of different expertise across Distributed Energy and will heavily involve close working with internal stakeholders, experts and external partners to ensure the proposition is developed in line with our customers' needs and our strategy.

The role is client facing through the proposition/bid phase leading on the proposition development, that is suited to the clients' needs. You will manage multi vector, multi discipline teams across a matrix structure, along with supporting teams to ensure that propositions/bids are delivered on time and propositions that are developed are financially viable and signed off by the business. You will be responsible for achieving internal approvals in line with SSE and business governance processes.

The role requires a long term perspective to deliver a 5 year business plan and provide 20+ years of investment return to SSE.

Key Accountabilities

- Ability to develop commercial and contractual materials to support the negotiation and contracting phase of the development of smart energy opportunities and projects.

- Developing sophisticated perspectives on integrated energy systems taking into consideration policy & regulatory requirements, energy technology costs, value available from flexibility markets and inputting to the development of cash flow models to demonstrate value to the customer.

- Preparation of concise and clear integrated energy systems propositions that translate into a language that the customer understands whilst also reflecting the complexity of the energy markets being addressed.

- Ownership of key assumptions and inputs to complex analytical models. Ability to translate these for energy systems modellers.

- Monitoring the market to identify emerging technologies and solutions which SSE can exploit.

- Bring client drivers and market intelligence to all propositions/bids in this sector.

- Working closely with colleagues across business verticals (Distributed Generation and Storage, EV, Heat, Private Networks, Energy Solutions Group, and Digital Services), to build and develop propositions that meet clients' needs and maximise cross-business capabilities.

- Direct responsibility for ensuring propositions/bids successfully transition from initial bid to contract signature stage.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- A background in Distributed Energy systems with knowledge and experience in identifying, on-boarding and working with partners to scope, build and deliver complex projects.

- You will be a proven leader of project teams across a range of disciplines where you have brought together and managed large, complex propositions.

- You should have strong communication skills and the ability to communicate well across all levels of seniority.

- You will be entrepreneurial, driven and flexible. Inquisitive and able to challenge convention and challenge results.

- You will be educated with a relevant degree or with substantial real world experience.

About the Department

SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy business of SSE plc.

Distributed Energy offers a full range of services which contribute to the development of energy systems and smart places, in both public and private sectors. We design solutions, finance, own, operate and maintain a broad portfolio, from electrical vehicle infrastructure, to distributed energy solar and storage systems, heat networks as well as building, owning and adopting private HV and LV networks. We're also proud to be at the forefront of using technology to help enable a low-carbon world. This involves providing customers with energy optimisation solutions through intelligent systems and offering platforms and connectivity to enable smart energy infrastructure and demand management services.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and we'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

To discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Zoe on 01738 344072.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Finance Operations Manager

Permanent, Full-Time

£45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience

Reading, Berks.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial business operations professional who will play a pivotal role in the smooth running of our office operations while also taking on significant finance related responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business operations management or office management and finance with some knowledge on HR processes for an SME business.

The successful person will be managing a small business support team that carry both finance and sales administration / purchasing responsibilities. The ideal person will come to the role with ideas on how to stream-line processes and improve the functionality and teamwork of this team to ensuring that day-to-day operations are efficient and cost-effective.

This exciting opportunity offers the right person the opportunity to expand the role and become an integral part of the management team.

Finance Responsibilities:

• Ordering and receiving cash to include the daily recording, counting and handling of secure petty cash, transferring data to Sage 50 and reconciling
• Working across multi-currency accounts using bank feed to update any transactions to Sage
• Tracking and recording the receipt of funds from export customers and then relaying this to logistics and sales to ensure the release of product for shipping
• Make payments to suppliers
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
• Prepare for payroll processing by third party ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and accurate recording of staff compensation to include logging AL / sick leave / other
• Work alongside the accountant to prepare of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Work closely with external accountants to ensure accurate and timely submission of VAT returns, annual accounts, and other statutory filings.
• Work with business owners to monitor and manage company budgets, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate financial records using SAGE50 accounting software
• Assist in financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and best practices.

Operations Responsibilities:

• Receive all company requests for holiday / leave & ensure this is tracked and appropriately recorded
• Assist line managers with any HR issues to include advising where needed on appropriate protocol and processes
• Oversee all daily operations relating to finance and HR, ensuring a well-organised, efficient, and productive workplace
• Hold overarching responsibility for the ordering or office supplies, stationary etc
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers, managing contracts and maintaining relationships
• Oversee a small function that is responsible for organising and coordinating company events, meetings, and staff activities
• Oversee and ensure the implementation of office policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance working alongside the internal health and safety officer
• Act as the first point of contact for office-related queries, providing support to staff as needed
• Manage and supervise administrative staff, ensuring high performance and job satisfaction

About you:

• Experience in a team leadership or management role
• Knowledge of HR principles applicable to an SME
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, with a relevant qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA part-qualified) being an advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage 50) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise confidently with staff at all levels.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality, particularly in handling sensitive financial information.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with strong problem-solving abilities.

If this role sounds like the perfect challenge for you, we would love to hear from you!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

About the Role

Base Location: Reading, Berkshire, Thatcham, Melksham, Slough, Hampshire, Cardiff, Swindon, London, Portsmouth, Oxford, or anywhere in the South England or South East Wales.

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 max + car / cash allowance and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team!

As a Project Manager you will support with the successful delivery of SSE's Out of Area Projects.

You will manage the external contractors and associated requirements for work on any connection to the Network. These connections include all voltages and the unmetered contractual connections.

We are looking for someone who is proactive and energetic, seeking to get things done, dealing with a variety of tasks.

Roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Incorporate a positive safety culture in everything you do. Making sure all Contractors and Direct Labour are set to work safely.

- Ensure all relevant safety reports are completed and collated on time and that the correct operational safety procedures are being adhered to by everyone.

- Make sure that all jobs are delivered to a high standard in line with SSEN specifications, on budget and within time frame.

- Understand and administer the accepted jobs, track expenditure, raise invoice requests and prompt payment of invoices to contracted parties.

- Project engagement with all levels of both internal and external stakeholders. Working collaboratively with the internal departments to see through projects from the initial enquiry stages to job completion.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Experience of electrical project delivery.

- An HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or relevant experience in a similar role.

- Operational knowledge of the distribution network up to and including 11kv.

- Health & safety experience and qualifications (e.g.SMSTS).

- An excellent communicator with great stakeholder management skills and an ability to work at all levels of the organisation.

Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current full UK driving licence.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim Annink on 01738 344051.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

About the Role

Base Location: We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices within a commutable distance of either Oxford, Swindon, Reading, Basingstoke, Slough, Newbury or Portsmouth

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

To help deliver our RIIO ED2 business plan of £4BN and netzero we are expanding our Large Capital Delivery teams across our Distribution licence areas with additional Project Managers. You will work within project teams to deliver electrical infrastructure projects that meet our customer's requirements, in a safe and timely manner at the agreed cost.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing a range of projects in accordance with our investment management process.

- Responsible for all aspects of the project including safety, quality, cost and programme.

- Ensuring project documentation and contracts along with supporting information are compliant, maintained and complete through each phase of the project life cycle in line with SSEN processes.

- Providing support to both our customer and delivery partners through excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure the projects proceed safely, efficiently and to plan.

You'll be part of a project management team working closely with design engineers, field staff, contractors, customers, and key stakeholders.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Previous experience of managing construction projects involving underground cables, overhead lines and substation works up to 132kV is preferred but other relevant sectors/utilities will be considered.

- An Engineering qualification is preferred and a recognised qualification in construction safety and project management would be advantageous.

- Experience in contract management and ideally have experience of NEC construction contracts.

- You will be experienced in the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 and understand the duties of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital and you will need to be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external. You will also need to possess good problem-solving skills and can thrive under pressure.

Regular travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net-zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Jim on 01738 341514.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.