Total 6 Senior Executive level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX

Job Title: Senior Business Improvement Specialist
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £49,943 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59924

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Business Improvement Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role:
As a Senior Business Improvement Specialist, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will form a key role within an energetic and diverse team working to challenging timescales to deliver transformation projects/programmes in different functions and sectors across defence in the UK.

Day-to-day:
You'll have project management focus with a level of responsibility for ensuring projects meet objectives to the correct quality, on time and on budget by applying structured processes and governance to achieve specific objectives.

• Defining and scoping of process improvement projects within the function, and work with specialists and leads to implement improvement plans.
• Analysing business, unit and department process performance, assemble and publish performance reports including providing a commentary on variations and achievements including diagnosing issues and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Leading project activities and day to day management of the projects. Applying a structured approach and process, ensuring the team use the correct tools and techniques to deliver project(s) through the lifecycle.
• Establishing trusting relationships with the business's key leaders and stakeholders, to ensure that there is a free flow of ideas, information and coordinated activity across the project/programme.
• Undertaking of complex and non-routine assignments with minimal supervision and provide support to more junior roles.

This role is full time 35, hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Senior Business Improvement Specialist:

• Experience and understanding of project management (preferably PMQ) and the delivery of projects.
• Experience in project management with knowledge of related disciplines e.g. change management and lean working.
• Knowledge and understanding of organisational change models such as Kotter's, Lewin's, 7-S Model, nudge theory etc.
• Experience of analysis of data to provide useful information and insights including performance against plan.
• Ability to work well with small teams as well as a wider groups of stakeholders. Fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications for the Senior Business Improvement Specialist:

• Qualified to a degree level or be able to demonstrate a career-based knowledge and experience

Must hold one of the following:

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
• APMG Change Management Foundation
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International:
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 30/10/2024

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Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a thriving Local Authority, based in Devon, which is currently in need of a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their litigation and planning team on a REMOTE basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the direction of the council!

Role: Senior Planning Lawyer

Salary: £55ph to £60ph umbrella

Location: Devon - REMOTE

Duration: 6 months rolling contract!

The role of a Senior Planning Lawyer:

• Handling a varied caseload on Planning and Highways Law from start to completion.
• Provide remote planning committee and governance support, preparing planning agreements and advising on various aspects of highways and planning law.
• Provide some supervision to junior members of the team.

The Person:

• Someone who has experience in Planning and Highways Law within the public sector.
• Ideally someone with 3+ years PQE in Planning Law.
• Someone who is organised and self-motivated and is prepared to contribute and improve upon the efficiency of the team.

Benefits of the Senior Planning Lawyer role

• Remote working
• Flexible hours
• Weekly payments

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Senior Planning Lawyer vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 .

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Job Title: Senior Business Improvement Specialist
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £49,943 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59111

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Business Improvement Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role:
As a Senior Business Improvement Specialist, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will form a key role within an energetic and diverse team working to challenging timescales to deliver transformation projects/programmes in different functions and sectors across defence in the UK.

Day-to-day:

You'll have project management focus with a level of responsibility for ensuring projects meet objectives to the correct quality, on time and on budget by applying structured processes and governance to achieve specific objectives.

• Defining and scoping of process improvement projects within the function, and work with specialists and leads to implement improvement plans.
• Analysing business, unit and department process performance, assemble and publish performance reports including providing a commentary on variations and achievements including diagnosing issues and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Leading project activities and day to day management of the projects. Applying a structured approach and process, ensuring the team use the correct tools and techniques to deliver project(s) through the lifecycle.
• Establishing trusting relationships with the business's key leaders and stakeholders, to ensure that there is a free flow of ideas, information and coordinated activity across the project/programme.
• Undertaking of complex and non-routine assignments with minimal supervision and provide support to more junior roles.

This role is full time 35, hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Senior Business Improvement Specialist:

• Experience and understanding of project management (preferably PMQ) and the delivery of projects.
• Experience in project management with knowledge of related disciplines e.g. change management and lean working.
• Knowledge and understanding of organisational change models such as Kotter's, Lewin's, 7-S Model, nudge theory etc.
• Experience of analysis of data to provide useful information and insights including performance against plan.
• Ability to work well with small teams as well as a wider groups of stakeholders. Fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications for the Senior Business Improvement Specialist:

• Qualified to a degree level or be able to demonstrate a career-based knowledge and experience

Must hold one of the following:

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
• APMG Change Management Foundation
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International:
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 03/09/2024

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Job Title: Senior Project Controller
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57326

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Project Controller at our Plymouth site.

The role
As a Senior Project Controller, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will form a key role within an energetic and diverse team working to challenging timescales to deliver one of the biggest transformation programmes in defence in the UK.

Day-to-day, you'll maintain project EAC's and ensure regular reviews are undertaken with each discipline.

• Implementation of change management process on the project and assurance of alignment with the business/contractual requirements.
• Provision of weekly and monthly performance reports and associated analysis/narrative.
• Ensuring that the schedule is cost loaded in line with the Baseline budgets.
• Govern alignment of integrated schedule to project change register and budgets/forecasts.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based in Plymouth.

Essential experience of the Senior Project Controller:

• A working understanding of Asset Management.
• An understanding of the management structures, politics and culture of areas owning the programme.
• The role involves working in close collaboration with senior stakeholders both within Babcock and the Ministry, so excellent communication skills are a must with the ability to work at all levels of the business.
• The ideal candidate will have experience of defining and supporting complex programmes and have the ability to motivate and influence all stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, curious, and self-learning, disciplined, and able to prioritise for tight deadlines.

Qualifications for the Senior Project Controller:

• Ideally a bachelor's degree in either Engineering/Project/Business and Leadership or other related field.

Mandatory (or agreement to attain in 12 months):

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
• APM Project Planning & Controls - Practitioner.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Growth opportunities
• Potential to develop skills

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 14/05/2024

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We are currently seeking a dynamic and innovative Marketing and Business Development Executive to join our team and play a pivotal role in promoting our Resort, enhancing its identity, and driving business growth.

• Job Type: Full Time; Permanent
• Location: Ilfracombe
• Salary: Competitive

About Us:
A picturesque getaway holiday resort nestled in the heart of Devon, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and modern amenities, committed to providing memorable experiences for our guests.

The Role:
The Marketing and Business Development Executive will be responsible for crafting and executing comprehensive marketing strategies to elevate our visibility, attract a diverse audience, and increase revenue streams. This role requires a creative thinker with a passion for the hospitality industry, an understanding of consumer behaviour, and the ability to implement strategic initiatives effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Marketing: Develop and implement holistic marketing strategies to enhance the resort's brand image and reach a wider audience.
• Analytics and Reporting: Utilise data analytic tools to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, gather insights, and adjust strategies for continuous improvement.
• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to ensure North Devon Resort remains at the forefront of the market.
• Digital Presence: Manage and optimise our online presence through website management, social media platforms, and other digital channels to engage with potential guests effectively.
• Content Creation: Create compelling and visually appealing content for marketing materials, advertisements, and online platforms that captures our essence.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including sales, operations, and customer service, to align marketing efforts with overall business goals.
• Event Planning: Conceptualise and execute promotional events, special packages, and collaborations to drive footfall and create buzz around the resort.
• Revenue Generation: Identify and implement new revenue streams by exploring innovative offerings, partnerships, and packages that align with the resort's unique identity.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in marketing and business development within the hospitality or travel industry.
• Strong analytic and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving measurable objectives.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A vibrant and supportive team environment

Are you a passionate and results-oriented marketing executive professional in the hospitality sector?

Apply below and submit a cover letter

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Job Vacancy | Groundwork South

Role Title: Senior Project Officer
Role Area: Devon & Cornwall

Location: Torbay and Devon
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2025
Salary: Circa £26,500 per annum – Term time only contract considered
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
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Not-for-profit organisation Groundwork South have a unique role opportunity for someone to join The Blue Influencers Scheme assisting young people (10–14-year-olds) living in coastal, river and estuarine communities, to create deep, lasting and meaningful connections with the natural environment and embed a culture where youth social action becomes the norm.

This is a multidisciplinary role to lead and deliver environmentally impactful and community focused projects across Torbay and wider Devon area. The post will co-ordinate and deliver bespoke programmes focused on school and delivery youth, including social action (National citizenship service - NCS), education, open space co-design, food growing and conservation activities.

This role will involve working with a range of partner and community group organisations to enable the development and delivery of the range of programmes.

For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.

In return we offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
• Health Cash Plan and 24 hour online access to a GP
• PERKS scheme – such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
• Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
• Business travel expenses

We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.

Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighborhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
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Apply now!

Download the Job Application pack below:
https://www.groundwork.org.uk/jobs/senior-project-officer-4/

Please send your completed application form, quoting reference ‘SPO24’ to recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk

For further information and to discuss the role please contact Davina Luther at ‘Davina.luther@groundwork.org.uk

Closing date for applications: DATE 18/01/24
Interview date: DATE W/C 22nd Jan Teams


Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

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