Total 775 Manager level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in East London, London, E13 0DY

The Head of Planning and Governance is responsible for a set of key corporate functions. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Chair and AGC Chair, the post holder will develop, implement and measure performance against corporate strategy, the corporate plan and annual business plans. They will take responsibility for corporate oversight of project and programme management and the running of the Chair and Chief Executives Office function as well as ensuring robust risk management arrangements. The Head of Planning and Governance will ensure that corporate decisions are taken and implemented effectively, and that board and committee business is conducted in accordance with standing orders. Strategic planning 1. Lead on the development of organisational strategy, a three year corporate plan (required by our framework agreement with our DHSC sponsors) and annual business plans, in liaison with the Authority, SMT and the Corporate Management Group, ensuring business planning and operational delivery arrangements are agreed and in place on an annual basis. This will include facilitating conversations among teams and managers about workflow, priorities, and interdependencies, and having oversight of the annual business planning process, leading prioritisation discussions as needed and line managing the Risk and Business Planning Manager. Corporate governance 2. Take overall responsibility for corporate governance and decision making through effective board and external advisor governance, and the recruitment, onboarding and development of members as needed, including the line management and development of the Board Governance Manager (BGM). 3. Take overall responsibility for ensuring up to date and appropriate governance policies and practices are in place, including the running of Authority and AGC meetings and Standing Orders, ensuring that annual reviews of Standing Orders and committee effectiveness take place. 4. Oversee the flow of work through the Authority, Corporate Management Group (CMG) and Project Assurance Group (PAG), ensuring that effective and timely decision-making is taking place, and that our strategy and business plans are being delivered through the activities that come before members or staff groups for consideration. 5. This will include oversight of the arrangements for board and committee agendas and meetings, such as scheduling, agenda planning, bundling and postings, minute taking, report production etc., working with the BGM, and leading on the shaping of future Board agendas, alongside SMT. 6. Attendance at and reporting to AGC as required by agendas and current work relating to planning, risk, performance and recent internal audits. This may also involve participation in or running of training for members from time to time. 7. Take overall responsibility for the timely recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of external members and panels, and dealing with the onboarding and induction of newly recruited Authority members. 8. Oversight of the Chair and CEOs office function, ensuring the Chair and Chief Executive have the administrative support they need. 9. Lead and coordinate the organisations response to external reviews and responses to Cabinet Office and Department requests for returns. Performance measurement 10. Take overall responsibility for corporate performance reporting, ensuring that the HFEA has in place a performance scorecard, reporting arrangements, and that both performance and reporting accuracy are both regularly reviewed and issues highlighted to SMT and the board. This will involve working closely with the RBPM and Corporate Performance Officer and considering ways of improving and updating our KPIs in line with current HFEA work and other organisations current practices. Project management 11. Take overall responsibility for the HFEAs project management methodology, ensuring that the Project Assurance Group (PAG), project managers and sponsors are well supported and that tools and processes are maintained and improved over time. This will include working with the RBPM and the Project Support Officer (PSO) to identify and resolve and issues and blockages with current projects, escalating to SMT as needed. Risk management 12. Leadership of the risk management function, ensuring we have in place a sound and up to date risk strategy and associated documentation, and liaising and networking with the DHSC and other ALBs as needed. This will include working with and advising the RBPM to ensure ongoing management of risks and reporting to SMT, the Audit and Governance Committee (AGC) and CMG on strategic and operational risk registers, the risk strategy and the internal incident system. The Head will also be responsible for leading a complete triennial review of the strategic risk register in response to each new strategy. 13. Lead on the setting of internal audit parameters for GIAA audits of areas of the teams work, and take responsibility for reviewing internal audit reports and agreeing management actions and required evidence, in collaboration with the relevant Manager. General management 14. Manage the planning and governance teams overall work, direction, staff and budgets. 15. Operate as an effective membership of the Finance and Planning leadership team. 16. Advising the Chair and Chief Executive on matters relating to planning, strategy, performance and governance, risk as needed.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Up to £695 per day (Inside IR35)

London / Hybrid (2 - 3 days a week on site)

Up to 20th December 2024 (with a view to extend)

My client is a high-profile Insurance company, who urgently require a delivery focused Project Manager to join a business-critical programme.

Key Requirements:

• A wealth of experience working as a delivery focused Project Manager within large, complex organisations.
• Previous experience working in Cloud, specifically Azure environments.
• Extensive experience working within Waterfall methodology.
• The ability to define risk and mitigation plans.
• Strong budget and stakeholder management skills.
• Immediate availability.
• PMP certification or similar.

Nice to have:

• Previous Insurance industry experience.

If interested, with relevant experience, please apply with your latest CV ASAP.

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House of Commons

The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. 
• Access to training and development. 
• Flexible working. 
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Finance, Portfolio and Performance (FPP) team is critical to supporting a thriving Parliamentary democracy. We play a leading role in delivering the House of Commons' Strategy and corporate priorities through business and financial planning, analysing performance, and supporting the delivery of projects and programmes across Parliament. Equally important are the financial services, systems, accounting, reporting and Members' services that we provide to keep the House of Commons Service working effectively and efficiently on a day-to-day basis.

The Role

The Business Management Team (BMT) is a sub team within FPP and provides executive level support to Directors in FPP and PACT, including secretariat for both senior leadership teams and a comprehensive business support function.

This role will support the Business Management Director (BMD) to deliver strategy and planning support within both teams across FPP and PACT. It is responsible for the development of business plans as well as ensuring agreed plans are monitored and reported appropriately.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Manage the business management cycle, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of the annual timetable and agreeing deliverables with responsible owners.
• Support the planning process to capture and report strategic objectives for inclusion to the Corporate Business Plan.
• Responsible for maintaining the principle and corporate risk registers for FPP and PACT, and capture the key controls implemented by risk owners to ensure business objectives are met.
• Support the annual assurance process and coordinate the self-assessment returns for submission to the Governance Office.
• Contribute to and/or lead on specific pieces of wider work and projects as directed by the Business Management Director.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Planning and Organisation | Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and deliver to agreed targets, within a small team. Experience of managing administrative processes, requiring consistency and a strong attention to detail. Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload, determining priorities and dealing with conflicting demands and changing priorities, whilst keeping colleagues and stakeholders informed of progress.

• Communication Skill | Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate senior level discussions and develop internal communications material. Ability to create, present and explain, complex issues so that they are easy to understand and ensuring business issues are understood by stakeholders.

• Working with People | Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships and confidence to work with people at all levels across the organisation. Ability to contribute as part of a team with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Works in an inclusive way, taking into account equality and diversity.

• Business Management | Proven experience of delivering effective communication or business plans with a basic understanding of the underlying principles of good information management and the management of business risks.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement- If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500-word limit. 

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that you may be asked to complete a test or a presentation as part of the selection process.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Contact Details

For more information about the role, or for an informal chat, contact Sophie Nicolaou ()

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We have a great opportunity for a Project Manager working with a fit out contractor in and around Central London/home counties

The Projects are valued circa £500K-£3M and tend to be fit out projects. You will be responsible for managing the site and will have to be quite an expert in logistics and they will include some external works also. You will be reporting to the Contracts Manager daily. Whilst managing the site, you must also be maintaining a high standard of health & safety while ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget.

The ideal Site Manager must have:

• Have CAT A and CAT B Fit Out experience
• Longevity in roles with some of the contractors in the industry
• Have experience in delivering commercial fit outs
• Major experience in M+E
• Experience and understanding of the floor plate of the building
• Understanding of programmes and ability to handle minutes efficiently
• Experience successfully running fit out projects as a Project Manager on commercial projects
• Interpersonal skills so you can get on with the rest of the team
• SMSTS, First Aid, Fire Marshall and Black Card/NVQ Level 6 certs

What's in it for you as the Site Manager on this project?

• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor
• Competitive salary
• An opportunity to work for a Fit out contractor
• Excellent team culture

Apply today or for more information email your CV to lbrushett@frlondon.co.uk or call 077 6496 6932

Business Development Manager Job brief

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager to help us expand our clientele. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy.

The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities

• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople
• · Developing goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met.
• · Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.
• Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the director.

Business Development Manager Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role
• Proven sales track record
• Experience in customer support is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
• Proficiency in English
• Market knowledge
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport
• Time management and planning skills
• BSc/BA in business administration, sales or relevant field
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

Summary

Lead and oversee the execution of large-scale events and conferences. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of event planning, coordination and delivery, ensuring the seamless organisation of high-profile functions that support the clients' marketing and communications objectives.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and implement comprehensive event plans, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor management and on-site coordination
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, clients and external suppliers to guarantee the successful delivery of events
• Identify and mitigate potential risks, troubleshoot issues and implement contingency plans as needed
• Measure and analyse event performance, providing detailed post-event reports and recommendations for improvement
• Manage a team of event coordinators, providing guidance, mentorship and performance feedback
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance the company's event capabilities

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5 years' experience in event project management, preferably within the marketing & communications field
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-profile events to a consistently high standard
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the confidence to liaise with clients and suppliers
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a solutions-focused mindset to overcome challenges
• Proficient in event management software and tools
• Relevant tertiary qualification in event management, marketing or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Review and understand statement of works, drawings and schematics, to determine time to deliver and resource planning and management for the project period
• Responsible for coordinating all activities associated with the timely, accurate, and on-budget completion of the project
• Provide project management guidance to the team
• Identify and resolve site issues effectively and efficiently
• Provide regular project reports/updates to customers and stakeholders
• Manage customer expectations and requirements
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards throughout project lifecycles
• Coordinate turn-over of project to service department at the end of each project
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Audio-Visual, Information Technology, Electronics, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years project management experience in the AV industry
• Understand AV system functionality and installation processes and techniques
• Understand technical and construction documents
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse groups
• Effective communication skills
• Resourceful and able to adapt according to the changing environment
• Valid and current PMP Certification preferred

Are you an experienced MEP Project Manager seeking a new challenge? If you're looking for a role with great scope for progression this is certainly the one!
Company Overview: The company is a leading player in the construction industry, known for delivering high-quality projects across London and the South East. With a focus on excellence, they are seeking an MEP Project Manager to contribute to their continued success.
Job Overview: As the MEP Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in estimating, pre-construction activities, and managing the full project life cycle. Reporting directly to the Directors, you will lead a talented team and collaborate with subcontractors to ensure the successful delivery of MEP projects. Additionally, this role presents a unique opportunity for career advancement, with the potential to grow into a General Manager role as part of the company's strategic leadership transition plan.
Here's what you'll be doing:

- Estimate and Pre-construction: Collaborate on MEP trades estimation and pre-construction activities.
- Contract Review: Analyze Contract Documents and suggest modifications for MEP trades.
- Management of Employees and Subcontractors: Oversee project teams and MEP subcontractors from planning to project handover.
- CPM Scheduling: Develop detailed Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for MEP installation activities.
- Material and Equipment Approval: Review and approve material and equipment for MEP systems.

Here are the skills you'll need:

- Completed either a trade or technical apprenticeship with a building services bias.
- Achieved either a BTECH Level 3 / HNC and NVQ or equivalent.
- Experience in managing multiple subcontractors on small to medium-sized projects.
- Digitally capable with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
- Background in construction or project management.

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Join a renowned company with a commitment to excellence.
- Lead and mentor a skilled team.
- A highly competitive salary open for negotiation based on experience.

Opportunity for Career Growth: This role offers the potential for career progression into a General Manager role, aligning with the company's strategic leadership transition plan.
Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

As Senior Transformation Strategy Manager, the post holder will lead and work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across their functional team, within the Transformation Directorate to: Works with others to create the environment for multi-disciplinary teams to incubate, test, translate and operationalise strategies, ideas, improvements and key commitments. Work with multi-disciplinary teams in the definition of strategic measures of success and management of insights across portfolio areas Work with teams in a matrix way; convening and providing thought leadership across policy, clinical, technical and professional (e.g., commercial) experts. Applies a whole system approach within the functional area and beyond. Works through options development, prioritisation, incubation and innovation activity. Ensures full suite of products, services, platforms, levers, incentives, wider interventions are effectively deployed in support of shared / multiple policy objectives. Works to align the portfolio to deliver against national policy and strategy commitments Acts as a convening point across the Transformation Directorate and NHS England to ensure strategic objectives are communicated, clear and understood by all teams The post holder will work across boundaries with teams in a matrix way to help define the strategic approach for the Directorate.

Develop a clear understanding of all aspects of service delivery and ensure that the business agenda promotes service delivery and improved care for patients. Have responsibility for co-ordinating the strategic planning processes for the Directorate, incorporating all aspects of the business and service delivery agenda. Directing and ensuring the delivery of a number of disparate work streams across clinical teams, in conjunction with the appropriate Service Manager or Professional Lead. Provide formal presentations, on complex financial and service proposals, to Trust wide and Directorate management boards. Manage the Directorates central budget and ensure proactive steps are taken to reduce overall expenditure. Identify and manage procurement opportunities to reduce overall costs of the service, increase productivity and efficiencies and liaise with the corporate procurement process. Provide leadership and management of specific Trust wide programmes of work aimed at delivering a co-ordinated approach to managing resources and minimising risk. Direct and advise the Directorate Senior Management team on processes and systems to manage and minimise the Trusts exposure to financial risk. Line management responsibilities for key staff in the business and Performance Team and the Directorate EA/PA Team. Lead the Directorate response to procurement opportunities and actively look for new opportunities for the expansion of the business of the Directorate. Lead on a range of service improvement projects across the Directorate and develop policies that support implementation of improved operational processes and systems. Lead on the design and development of programmes to support the delivery of Oxleas priorities, Directorate priorities, NHS targets and other service priorities. Co-ordinate identified work streams through the use of skilled facilitation and project management, to deliver the Trusts and the Directorates service priorities. Provide support and training to managers and front-line staff in the use of effective service improvement techniques and evidence-based approaches to managing change. Lead development of and testing of new ideas and approaches that can support the Directorate deliver improvements. Overall responsibility for the financial management of the Directorate, putting corrective measures in place or identifying, developing and negotiating new income flows where necessary. Manage and maintain financial systems which will enable the Directorates services meet their financial targets. Take appropriate action to ensure that all budgets are properly managed by delegated budget holders. Manage the functions of the Business Office team and oversee the delivery of accurate and timely financial information to support the budgetary and business planning process. Take lead responsibility for the co-ordination of the Directorates financial reporting to external bodies such as SEL and Local Authorities. Leadership Lead on the development of an overall financial management strategy to address key areas of financial risk for the Directorate, working with the Service Director, Clinical Director, Associate Directors, Service Managers and the assigned directorate Senior Finance Manager to ensure that services are delivered within the budget allocation and meet Trust financial cost improvement targets. Lead on the development of detailed plans to deliver CIPs targets and cost pressures and identify potential areas for efficiency and improvements. Lead on the development of a financial reporting process that dovetails with the service performance and clinical information reporting systems to ensure a comprehensive strategic overview is provided to the management team. Take a leadership role in the development of business cases, both to secure new funding sources in order to deliver services, but also in response to tender applications. Lead on complex change management programmes within the Directorate, working across service areas, with clinical teams and managers to improve delivery of services and outcomes for service users. Collaborate with corporate colleagues to develop and improve the use of new technologies to support and increase the productivity of service delivery and procure new services or supplies and ensure appropriate contract monitoring arrangements. Own and manage the directorate Risk Register Health & Safety leadership for Community Mental Health Teams Communication Key working relationships with Directors, Executive, Business Managers in the Organisation, Senior Management Team, corporate support department(s) teams and senior staff including Commissioners, Local Authorities, GPs and also with voluntary organisations

Pre-Construction Project Manager
Stratford
£55 - £60K (DOE)

Construction

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Company in the Stratford area that are looking for a brand new Pre-Construction Project Manager to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to demonstrate financial and commercial acumen, including risk management skills, reporting and presenting to internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate collaboration and influencing skills, with key stakeholders.
• Computer literate, with previous experience in managing asset management data, excellent MS office skills.
• Good working knowledge of standard measured term partnering forms of contract
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance for fire risk management
• Excellent understanding of all pre-construction activities for major works projects, specifications, tendering, design, planning, building regulations, CDM 2015 and leasehold consultation
• Knowledge in the field of Mechanical Services and engineering
• An understanding of the Building Safety Act
• Educated in a construction related course, minimum HNC/HND qualification or relevant experience.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Your new company
Working for an international bank within their UK-based branch, you will be working alongside a diverse and high-performing team who value your potential and will contribute to your personal and professional development.
Your new role
You will lead the MIS team, which will entail you managing a team of 3 junior accountants below you, and you will be reporting directly to the CFO. Your job will heavily comprise of team management and stakeholder management. You will also be responsible for monitoring the banks' financial performance against budget, developing budgets for departments and projects, presenting these budgets to the board and senior stakeholders, creating MIS reports, managing these reports, and adjusting them based on regulatory changes.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least 5 years PQE in the banking industry. You will have experience managing teams of people below you and will be comfortable doing so. You will have experience with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and be comfortable presenting and liaising with them on a regular basis. You will have strong analytical skills and be an independent problem solver.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will get a generous salary and package, flexible work, and other benefits.
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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• Define and implement procurement procedures. A logistics project manager should establish a framework defining how to manage competing demands and make decisions. This person should also create a process for identifying and vetting suppliers.
• Emphasize transparency. Transparency is essential for a supply chain project manager to ensure accountability when outcomes don’t meet expectations. It also creates an environment that fosters the exchange of ideas and solutions.
• Optimize processes. Logistics and supply chain project managers should continuously analyze working procedures to identify areas of improvement. They should then develop a strategy for improving the company’s procurement efficiency.
• Act as a resource. A logistics project manager should be a subject matter expert who guides and supports subordinates. In this role, they should have a deep knowledge of the company’s logistics and supply chains.
• Ensure accountability. Coordinating logistics and supply chain projects is complex. That’s why a project logistics manager must have the authority and resources to oversee all aspects of a complex project. This can be done only if they are held accountable for the project’s success.
• Oversee execution. Successful procurement project managers create opportunities to improve their supply chain business. That’s why they should monitor the evolution and performance of the company’s logistics and supply chains. They also need to ensure these processes align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Those are some of the essential roles a logistics project manager plays. These strategies and their ability to navigate complex processes are part of a successful career in supply chain management.

See Job Description and Person Specification Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will undertake the following duties and responsibilities.Create and maintain good working relationships with teams within IT and help support peers resolving estates issues requiring IT intervention. Be a specialist point of contact and provide expert guidance on estates schemesbased on experience and ensure key stakeholders are kept up to date and sign off on any new project initiation.Attendance on all PMO related calls requiring close working with multiple internalservice lines imparting and communicating complex information.Manage, deliver, and hold accountability for assigned IT PMO estates portfolio / projects.Adhere to ICB internal process to produce estates quotes as necessary ensuring governance around financial conduct, processes and any internal sign-off.Organising the project management structure and workstreams for each individualproject / portfolio activity.Overseeing the full implementation of the projects ensuring delivery againstestablished milestones to time.Liaison with 3rd party suppliers, estates leads, PCN leads, GP practice managersand other stakeholders relevant to the estates initiative. Imparting complex IT estates information persuading and gaining buy in from parties where there is disagreement on the way forward.Budgetary management including reporting as part of project governance to finance /ITPB / local checkpoints.Develop business cases / PIDs utilising experience to alert on any key risks, workingwith Estates leads as required.Analyse, prepare and present (inline with current ICB templates) key projectgovernance artifacts (not limited to) such as lessons learnt log, RAID log, highlight reports, exception reports.Help to keep the PMO portfolio updated with progress of all related works ensuringSMT teams are able to report on progress when required.Setup / chair / attend (as required) any IT PMO/ Programme / Project level meetingswith relevant audience.Work with finance teams to raise any relevant POs or invoice queries ensuring leadsare notified of progress and any risk to timelines.Work with internal asset / logistics teams to be able to report on any stock levels or supplier hardware quotations including updated pricing or delivery mechanisms.Attend Premise Control Group meetings (as required) to ensure IT Estatesrequirements are catered for or understood by the wider directorates.Ensure adherence to cabling standards and relevant systems as widely used within the ICB.