Total 163 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Hampshire, RG27 9UY

Role Title: Senior Principal Project Controller
Location: Farnborough - 2 to 3 days per week onsite
Duration: 12 months
Clearance required: SC Cleared
Day Rate: £500 per day via umbrella company


Senior Principal Project Controllers operate as individual contributors who provide support to more senior members of the IDT and PMO. Role holders will be starting to engage and influence IDTs in order to ensure projects are developed and delivered in line with agreed standards, contractual agreements and customer expectations. Individuals work with minimal supervision, solving problems that are complex.

Accountabilities

Typically demonstrating the accountabilities in:

• Medium to Large complexity projects (LCM3 to LCM4)
• Projects with multiple stakeholders
• Projects with medium to high risk
• Leadership, team engagement and development of team through delegation, task management, coaching and mentoring and line management;
• Delivery of Standards, tools and processes of a Project Controls team within a Business Unit;
• Lead on the delivery of the Project Controls function to the teams within a Business Unit, IDTs and other large and complex strategic programmes;
• Responsibility of Service Delivery and performance of project teams within assigned IDTs or programmes and the provision of a Project Controls function;
• Provide coaching and mentoring to other members of the PCP&R and wider Delivery Support function;
• A high level of understanding of project finances and reporting metrics;
• Contribute to the design and improvement of a project support capability and process.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of reports/analysis
• Compliance with company policies, project and planning processes and tools
• Prioritisation of workload/coordination of activities
• Working with a minimal level of supervision
• Reporting of performance to IDT and Controls Manager
• Internal and/or external customer feedback
• Documented internal recognition as key point of contact for Project/Function

KeyCapabilities & Knowledge

• Customer orientated: serving and building value-added relationships with customers focused on the internal customer
• Market aware: understanding the market in which the Business Unit, Programmes and Projects operates
• Collaboration and influence: working effectively with, and influencing across cthe business to generate a positive impact on business performance
• Results orientated: focused on improvement of business results, including accurate forecasting and time, cost and schedule excellence
• Change leadership: transforming and aligning the business through its people to drive for improvement in new and challenging directions, energising the whole Business Unit to change in the same direction;
• People and organisational development: developing the long-term skills and capabilities of P3M staff and the Business Unit as a whole;
• Team leadership: focusing, aligning and building effective teams across the Business Unit, including the development of P3M skills and process, supported by appropriate PMO functions, project teams and tools

Experience & Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE level (to included English and Mathematics)
• Competence against the agreed Project Controls Competency Framework at a level of Practitioner or APMP Practitioner Certificate desirable
• Significant experience in setting up and delivering a Project Controls Function within a PMO environment or similar;
• Experience of working in a matrix management organisation;
• Understanding and knowledge of P3M;
• Experience in Stakeholder management across a Business Unit and the wider corporate business;
• Technical/Engineering/Projects background to understand the overall needs of the Business unit

Zest Optical are currently working alongside an independent practice in Alton, Hampshire to recruit an Optometrist into their team.

This is an opportunity to join a completely independent practice with a successful 100+ year history.

The team are well known for offering the highest levels of care and they are looking for an Optometrist who holds patient care and experience at the top of their priority list.

Optometrist - Role

• Modern independent practice
• Relaxed clinics with 30-45 minute tests
• Advanced equipment throughout the whole practice inc. OCT
• Support of a qualified and experienced team
• Opportunities to develop and gain new accreditations / qualifications
• Flexible working arrangements available
• No late nights or Sundays

Optometrist - Requirements

• GOC registered Optometrist
• A passion for offering unique and memorable service to patients
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients

Optometrist - Salary

• Paying up to £67,000
• 33 holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Professional fees
• Enhanced sick pay and a range of additional health and wellbeing benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

Zest Optical are currently working alongside an independent practice in Alresford, Hampshire to recruit an Optometrist into their team.

This is an opportunity to join a completely independent practice with a successful 100+ year history.

The team are well known for offering the highest levels of care and they are looking for an Optometrist who holds patient care and experience at the top of their priority list.

Optometrist - Role

• Modern independent practice
• Relaxed clinics with 30-45 minute tests
• Advanced equipment throughout the whole practice inc. OCT
• Support of a qualified and experienced team
• Opportunities to develop and gain new accreditations / qualifications
• Flexible working arrangements available
• No late nights or Sundays

Optometrist - Requirements

• GOC registered Optometrist
• A passion for offering unique and memorable service to patients
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients

Optometrist - Salary

• Paying up to £67,000
• 33 holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Professional fees
• Enhanced sick pay and a range of additional health and wellbeing benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) seeks to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated person to fulfil the dual role of Chief Financial Officer for the Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and School Business Manager for Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College.

The successful candidate must be passionate about working to secure the best possible outcomes for all our children, families and the wider community. The Trust has ambitious plans for growth (please refer to the Associated Documents within the advertisement).

We are seeking an individual who enjoys taking the initiative; and has the resilience and ability to manage people effectively as part of a team.

We are looking for someone who is commercially astute, yet innovative. The appointed candidate will understand the challenges of working in the public sector, ideally schools, local authorities or the health sector. They will also have experience with company and charity accounting.

If you are a Catholic you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic, but will need to be comfortable with the values and working in the Catholic sector.

What the school offers its staff

• An attractive salary
• Option to work from home
• Child care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Access to professional development
• A dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff and Trustees
• Support from colleagues within all our schools

Further details about the role

Key Responsibilities for Chief Financial Officer

1. To ensure the financial sustainability of the MAT.

2. To liaise with each Academy for the procurement, provision, commissioning, monitoring, quality assurance and cost-effectiveness of services provided by the MAT.

3. To ensure that all requirements of the DfE, the Education Skills Funding Agency and the Academies Financial Handbook are met

4. To prepare annual consolidated accounts and budget forecast for the Trust.

5. To produce timely, accurate and appropriate reports and financial forecasts for the Trust.

6. To consolidate the Academy budgets and hence produce the Trust’s budget. liaise with Academy Headteachers so as to achieve best value.

7. To take responsibility for the speedy and effective introduction of financial systems and processes in Academies joining the Trust.

8. To oversee the provision of appropriate business support (eg HR, finance, IT and audit) for Academies within the MAT in order to achieve best value.

9. To oversee the procedures to ensure that all Academies are compliant with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook and Companies House and operate under appropriate schemes of delegation.

10. To liaise with external auditors.

11. To liaise with payroll and HR providers on all Trust matters.

Key Responsibilities for School Business Manager

1. Lead on finance, health and safety, site management, HR and safeguarding.

2. Ensure effective systems and procedures in all aspects of school administration.

3. Provide month end finance documentation.

4. Plan and prepare budget forecasts for all schools in the MAT.

5. Promote all schools within the MAT and endeavour to secure funding from various sources.

6. Be a positive and enthusiastic individual who demonstrates commitment, is a strategic thinker and has effective financial management skills.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Area Business Manager



Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus, company car/car cash allowance, medical cover and pension

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Location: Covering Poole, Portsmouth and Basingstoke (base location can be any of the three locations).



When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.



We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
  
• Private medical cover
  
• Choice of company car or car cash allowance
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• Accountable for leading and managing an operational Area structure over three key locations; including Business Managers, Transfer station Managers, Industry experts, and Operatives.
  
• Directly influencing business development, growth opportunities, Operational excellence and Service delivery activities across a portfolio of customers. Embedding Veolia standards and working collaboratively with the senior leadership team.
  
• Effectively leading and developing Business Managers and working alongside Commercial managers and the team to deliver on all aspects of the Commercial strategy in a safe and legally compliant manner, to maximise profitability, achieve Operational excellence, deliver first class customer service and drive our business purpose.
  
• Define and establish effective working relationships across wider functions such as Fleet, Customer Services, Sales, Risk and assurance, HR and Finance, ensuring that clear and efficient cross function operational processes are defined, driving accountability and compliance with them.
  
• Create, implement and lead the short (0-6 months) and medium (12-24 months) strategy for the Area, ensuring engagement and commitment from key stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Achievement of the Commercial customer success measures across the area - First time collection rate, Recovery collections, Bin delivery, Proactive communication, Invoice accuracy (credit notes & do not invoice), Losses (TTT's) and call handling performance.
  
• Support the Commercial Strategy Manager in rolling out of National Projects under our sustainability, efficiency and growth priorities.
  
• Lead and support the Business Managers in the delivery of all regional priorities and objectives, aimed at enhancing sustainability, efficiency, growth and engagement.
  

What we're looking for;

• IOSH Managing Safely.
  
• Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience.
  
• Strong business acumen and operational management experience.
  
• Financial management experience with experience of producing and presenting financial models and business plans.
  
• Transport Manager CPC.
  
• Ability to manage projects with multiple stakeholders.
  
• Seasoned leader with demonstrable track-record of leading high-performance.
  
• Experience of leading and driving transformation and change.
  
• Strategic thinker who is solution focussed and creative, with the ability to implement strategy and embed into a business.
  

What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.



Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

Our higher education client is embarking on a transformative journey to replace its ageing IT Service Management (ITSM) solution with a cutting-edge Enterprise Service Management (ESM) system. This strategic initiative aims to streamline and revolutionise service management across the organisation, enhancing operational efficiency in various departments. By advancing self-service and automation, the university seeks to significantly improve the customer experience. Additionally, the data generated will be leveraged to offer valuable insights into service performance and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirement Gathering and Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to gather and document detailed business requirements for the new ESM system.
• Process Mapping and Improvement: Analyse current service management processes and identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement optimised processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilise data generated from the ESM system to provide insights into service performance. Create comprehensive reports and dashboards to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Project Coordination: Assist in the phased implementation of the ESM system, starting with the ITSM replacement and gradually extending to other departments such as Student Success, Finance, and People and Development.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, challenges, and milestones.
• Training and Support: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users to ensure smooth adoption of the new system. Provide ongoing support to address any issues or concerns.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a higher education or IT service management environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, with experience in creating reports and dashboards.
• Knowledge of ITSM and ESM systems, with a strong understanding of service management principles and best practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with automation and self-service technologies.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

What you need to do now


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Job Title: Business Development Executive (Private Client)

Location: South of the UK covering London to Dorset/Kent/Surrey/Hampshire - Remote

Salary: £60,000 + car allowance & bonus structure

Join an award-winning research firm, based in London, in an exciting new role as a Business Development Executive. This position focuses on expanding the client base within the legal sector, specifically targeting law firms and related financial institutions. You'll be working remotely covering South of the UK and reporting directly to the Head of Private Client Services, driving growth and building key partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Research & Strategy: Conduct analysis to identify potential clients in the legal sector. Develop targeted strategies to engage prospects.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders within the legal industry. Attend events and networking functions to promote services and establish partnerships.
• Sales & Business Development: Generate leads, convert them into long-term clients, and deliver presentations and webinars tailored to legal professionals.
• Collaboration: Work with the research team to meet client needs and provide valuable feedback to refine service offerings.
• Marketing Support: Assist the marketing team with creating promotional materials, case studies, and content to highlight expertise in the legal sector.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor business development activities, including lead generation and conversion rates, ensuring targets are met.

Personal Specification:

Essential:

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably within the legal or professional services sectors.
• Strong understanding of legal processes, particularly in probate and estate management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and proven track record of meeting sales targets.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable:

• Experience in the probate genealogist industry.
• Familiarity with HubSpot.

Benefits:

• Hours: 9am - 5pm (flexible working arrangements available).
• Annual Leave: 25 days p.a. (increasing to 28 after probation), plus bank holidays.
• Additional Benefits: Birthday leave, Wellbeing leave, Generous sick pay, Enhanced maternity package, Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP), bi-annual company-wide social events, and opportunities to engage with charity and environmental initiatives.

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.

Projects Coordinator

Full-Time, Permanent

Hook, Hampshire

Circa 32k PA

We are recruiting for a **Projects Coordinator** on behalf of our client, a leading company in the energy sector. This role is crucial in overseeing the entire process, from the point of sale to the successful delivery and installation at the client's site. You will ensure the seamless co-ordination of logistics, shipping, and associated documentation, while managing sales orders and maintenance contracts to meet key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process sales orders and maintenance contracts in line with company procedures and KPIs.
• Place and progress purchase orders, ensuring smooth co-ordination with suppliers and customers.
• Oversee logistics and shipping, including handling site-specific documentation, security, vetting processes, and permits.
• Update order entry systems, ensuring jobs are managed efficiently and backlog dates are accurate.
• Ensure financial controls are followed, and sales variations are processed promptly.
• Co-ordinate engineer schedules, ensuring bookings are made and confirmed within KPIs.
• Provide support to Service Sales and Field Service teams as required.

We are looking for:

• Ability to manage multi-disciplined projects from start to finish, ensuring all processes run smoothly from sales order to installation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, such as handling logistics, co-ordinating schedules, and processing orders within defined KPIs.
• Ability to resolve logistical and scheduling challenges, ensuring smooth co-ordination and delivery.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness, with a good understanding of the commercial aspects of project co-ordination, including budget adherence and cost management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various internal departments and external partners.

If you are a proactive and organised individual with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage the full process of project co-ordination, 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.

Programme Overview
We are looking for a Project and Contract Manager who brings experience of mobilising contracts, maintaining contract compliance during the delivery period and also coordinating or managing internal business improvement projects that contribute to the performance of the contract.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
In this role, you will ensure that Palladium is fully compliant with all of the Client’s contractual requirements and also with Palladium’s internal reporting, governance and policy requirements. Reporting to the UK Director of Business Services, you will act as the bridge between the project and relevant corporate support functions.
During the mobilisation and stabilisation of a new contract, you will provide more intensive project management support.
Your responsibilities will include:
Project Management
• Develop and manage the formal project mobilisation plan;
• Participate in the development and maintenance of project work plans;
• Support the development and presentation of internal and external reporting;
• Ensure project issues and risks are logged, monitored, reported on, managed and mitigated; escalate risks and issues to corporate/project leadership, as required;
• Prepare and maintain a Project Manual in alignment with corporate requirements.
• Provide project management / PMO support for business improvement;
Head Contract/Agreement and Client Relationship Management
• Monitor and maintain compliance with head/prime contracts;
• Monitor and report on overall progress against agreed targets, milestones, outputs and activities; manage the timetable for preparation of routine contractual deliverables, leading the preparation of these where appropriate;
• Develop, manage and support contract amendments as required, retaining a clear record of communications with the client in relation to the contract terms and any contractual deliverables;
• Liaise with and respond to requests from clients;
• Support project advocacy with internal and external stakeholders;
Procurement and Contract Management
• Serve as a point of contact with service providers and address contractual matters as required;
• Support implementation of project subcontractor management procedures compliant with the company’s Guidelines and client’s regulations; ensure compliance with company anti-corruption and due diligence processes;
• Work closely with the relevant Project Associate and Office Coordinator to coordinate office leases; oversee the processing of service provider work orders and invoices; ensure asset management procedures are undertaken and conduct spot checks.
Liaison with corporate and project service teams
• Human Resource Management and Recruitment: where required support the project with resource planning; coordinate inputs and support from the company’s HR and Recruitment teams.
• Financial Management: liaise with the Project Accountant to ensure the project produces accurate financial reports and forecasts in compliance with Palladium’s requirements.
• Information Technology: support existing contracts and improvement projects to maintain compliance with internal guidelines; escalate issues and risks to the Business Services Director.
• In collaboration with corporate services, provide training and guidance to project staff on and ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs and Guidelines and client rules and regulations (covering as required security, occupational health and safety, risk management, planning, human resource management, monitoring, reporting, finance, procurement, logistics, IT, communications, audit support and all other operational matters);
• In collaboration with Internal Audit/Systems Review, conduct periodic compliance checks on processes and internal controls.

Skills and experience:
Required
• Experience in project-managing the mobilisation of a government outsource contract, preferably in the UK or another highly regulated contractual market
• Experience in supporting an operation to maintain contractual compliance and good relationships with the client
• Experience in launching new support contracts/programmes, including the early phases of system configuration, office set-up, recruitment, and supply chain mobilisation
• Skilled in verbal and written liaison with a wide network of stakeholders
• A level of independence and professionalism to take the lead as needed
• Able to demonstrate rapid learning of new subject areas and able to offer input and solutions drawing on good practice in other companies/industries.
Desirable
• Project management in the field of employability or health and wellbeing
• A recognised project management qualification
• Delivering project management as part of a PMO function
• Experience of delivering the change management and business analysis aspects of project management
Key Competencies:
• Taking responsibility, driving tasks through to completion
• Logical and analytical approach to identifying and overcoming obstacles
• Proactive and solution focused, setting the pace and standard for high quality, accurate plans and responses for internal and client teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and project management skills
• The determination and drive to make a positive difference.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Join iSolutions at the University of Southampton and express your enthusiasm for bringing data to life.

We're here to design and build business intelligence solutions that are scalable and support critical areas of the business. All areas of the student lifecycle are in reach of what we do, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills further with the vast array of data sources we process.

You will have the opportunity to collect data from various systems, analyse information, and build reporting assets. Collaborating and working as part of a team are important aspects of this role; it is expected the post holder will bring a positive mindset and can-do attitude.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Project Manager - Prison construction and renovation
Location: WFH with travel around the South West, from Dartmoor to Gloucester, to Winchester and the IOW
Salary: £62,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday


We are seeking an expert in construction Project Management with public sector experience and an ability to lead a team to join our team at GFSL.


Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.


It takes hundreds of people in corporate support to ensure the smooth running of our operations and site-based functions, we are committed to driving the smooth and safe delivery of facilities maintenance; like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.


As a Senior Project Manager you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Payroll, Attract, Finance, to Commercial & Supply Chain, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.


If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.


We are a Ministry of Justice business who provides critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Project Manager with any combination of:
- 3 years managerial and technical experience in project delivery for construction and renovation works
- Experience in minor works projects covering a diverse range of services including mechanical, LV & HV electrical, groundworks and civil, building fabric, fire and security
- Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including Health and Safety (including CDM) building regulations, planning and building standards
- Considerable knowledge of the built environment
- Proven experience directly managing teams of Project Managers and other Project Workers, including involvement and confidence with recruitment practices and procedures
- Management of project budgets from £50,000 to around £500,000
- Experienced in managing multiple projects, at different stages of development across range of disciplines and establishments
- Expert knowledge of a project-based business area, running high volume low value work programmes up to £10m per annum
- Project Management qualifications (e.g. MSP; PRINCE2; APM)
- Public sector, defence or similar experience preferred
- Driving license
- Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!


Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL
Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.


Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.


You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.
Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.


Pride In People
We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.
We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.


GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Spring 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.


Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team
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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A premium independent Opticians based in Tadley, Hampshire are looking for a full time Dispensing Optician to join the team.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Dynamic, high end independent practice
• Diverse patient base
• Emphasis on offering a first class service
• 2 Testing rooms plus a Contact lens and audiology clinic
• Range of high-end brands - Lindberg, Chloe, Calvin Klein
• State of the art practice - Advanced equipment including Visioffice
• Paperless practice - Optix PMS
• Essilor specialists
• Dealing with complex patient queries
• Developing and coaching the Optical Assistants
• Making sure everything runs smoothly and targets are met
• Input into frame buying
• Working 40 hours a week over 5 days
• Opening Hours: 9am to 6pm (7pm on a Thurs and 3pm on a Sat)
• In-between Basingstoke and Reading
• Salary between £35,000 to £36,000 DOE
• Practice Incentive Schemes
• Free parking
• Professional fees paid
• Discounts on frames
• Bespoke Holiday allowance

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician
• Experience of working with an independent would be an advantagee
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients
• Caring
• Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
• Ability to learn and want to develop
• Flair for fashion

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Business Studies faculty is highly successful and plays a key role in the College’s achievement and career aspirations for our students. It delivers both GCSE Business Studies and BTEC Business Enterprise. It is an incredibly popular subject at KS 4. It is one of the strongest subjects in the school. In 2024, 93% achieved grades 9-4 for GCSE Business Studies and 78% for BTEC Tech Enterprise at Level 2 or above. Class sizes are smaller than average. The faculty has 4 dedicated ICT rooms with state-of-the-art facilities and an additional classroom without computers. It is supported by our ICT Technician and Network Manager. The successful applicant would benefit from entering a supportive environment with a blend of skills, innovation and experience. We promote a positive Catholic ethos but there is no requirement to be Catholic to apply. This post would suit either experienced or newly qualified teachers. In addition, we appreciate the shortage of subject specialists for Business Studies and so welcome applications from staff who have a passion for this subject and want to teach it in an outstanding school. We believe staff with an interest in Maths, ICT, Travel & Tourism, Design & Technology or Geography would be suitable.

What the school offers its staff

RECRUITMENT: Benefits of working here:

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Optional Private healthcare
• Free on-site multi gym
• Reduced rate for Lettings
• Nursery less than five minutes’ drive away
• Long-term career opportunities
• Access to nationally-accredited qualifications, including NPQML, NPQSL and NPQH
• Easy access to Southampton city centre, Eastleigh, the M27 and the M3
• An opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic, creative and motivated department
• A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
• A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all

Further details about the role

For further details of this exciting opportunity, please fill out the relevant application forms on the vacancies section of our website, www.stgcc.co.uk and return to Mrs Jeanine Bonavia, PA to the Headteacher, at headpa@stgcc.co.uk by the deadline below. Visits to the college are highly encouraged, and can be arranged by contacting Miss Heneghan Head of Business Studies, at rheneghan@stgcc.co.uk or if you have any questions or queries please get in touch.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The University’s IT Service, iSolutions, are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with a passion for designing technical solutions which will help deliver projects that change how the University uses IT to work. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dynamic team of Business Analysis professionals who have earned an excellent reputation throughout the University.

We deliver a full range of IT services to all staff and students and this role will join our IT Portfolio community. We run a wide range of projects and programmes to improve our current services and transform the staff and student experience to a diverse community of 23,000+ students and over 5,500 University staff.

The role is based at 1 Guildhall Square, central Southampton, but will involve travel to other sites.

What you’ll do 

Apply your extensive business and system analysis experience and knowledge as well as your advanced interpersonal skills to identify business needs, operational efficiencies, and future technical solutions.
Accurately document current and potential working practices through the eliciting, analysing, validating, and mapping of systems and processes in a way that clearly identifies requirements, acceptance criteria and business benefits.
Provide support and training to the technical and business teams for the new systems and processes.
Create user stories, test scenario, process flow diagrams and prototypes based on the proposed features.
Provide support to the technical team for creation and implementation of the interface migration plan.
Recommend and support implementation of the non-functional requirements and provide post implementation troubleshooting support.
What you’ll bring 

Extensive Business Analysis experience, helping deliver large scale change projects and programmes.
An excellent understanding of creating and writing functional and technical specifications for systems.
The ability to communicate and collaborate with architects, developers, and business stakeholders.
A willingness to review current process and practices and identify where there is the opportunity to improve them. 
Working at UoS

Our Strategic Plan: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) builds on the ambition articulated in the University Strategy: “It matters that we act continually to ensure the University is supportive and inclusive of everyone”.

Our EDI mission is to create an inclusive university community, and our vision is that this is a community where, as an individual student or member of staff:

You feel welcomed for who you are, and this is a place where you feel that you can influence the way we do things now and in the future
You feel included and supported to reach your true potential
You value the diversity of the wider community and play your part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.
As part of our commitment to your well-being we offer a pension scheme and generous holidays. Staff also have access to our state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts facilities and access to a number of university employee-discount schemes.

Work-life balance is important to us, and this is reflected in our generous maternity policy and childcare facilities; employees are also able to participate in the Childcare Voucher Scheme. Our staff may wish to have working patterns that fit in with their caring responsibilities, so we invite requests to undertake this role on a part-time or a flexible working basis. We also welcome applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability, or illness.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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We are recruiting a Community Research Manager to manage our Civic and Community Research Project activity. The postholder will be primarily responsible for managing the development and implementation of a Community Research Training Programme in Hampshire, as well as helping to coordinate research projects in partnership with local authorities and diverse members of our local community. The post is offered on a fixed-term appointment until 31 July 2025.

Who you will work with

You will work with Prof Matt Ryan (Social Sciences), Prof Mary Barker (Medicine/Environmental Life Sciences), Prof Jo Sofaer (Arts and Humanities), Prof Kath Woods-Townsend (Medicine), Dr Paolo Spada (Social Sciences) and other colleagues in an exciting cross-disciplinary team. The role is part of an investment in using participatory research methods to contribute the University of Southampton’s civic agenda.


The role

The applicant is expected to carry out project management activity to support delivery of a Community Researcher Training Programme and related activities. The postholder will provide support for research staff and civic partners (local authorities) who will be recruiting community members for research opportunities. These will include research skills training in selected locations across Hampshire with a view to delivering novel insights into housing, place and waste policy.

Work will include planning, organising and supporting activities in communities across Hampshire, taking responsibility for setting and monitoring mile-stones, facilitating liaison, supporting task groups and financial monitoring as appropriate, as well as management and delivery of projects/programmes of work as required by the Academic Leads. You will maintain relationships within and across the Faculties, and with the academic leads, as well as our civic and other project partners, ensuring effective communication and engagement. The role will also involve supporting the Investigators with project management in sister research projects such as the Pathways to Health Consortium, the Young Researcher Training Programme and the Social Sciences Laboratory.

About you

We are looking for passionate individuals who are hard-working, dedicated, and flexible in their approach. Some of the key skills required are:

Understanding of local communities and/or working in a higher education environment, especially being able to understand the civic university agenda and how research helps to deliver on this agenda
Knowledge and experience of similar project management activity
Able to develop and maintain relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent writing, analytical and critical appraisal skills
Confident in providing accurate and timely specialist guidance on complex issues
Good time-management
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Contributions to ensuring contracts and ethics compliance
We encourage interested candidates to contact Profs Matt Ryan, Joanna Sofaer, Kath Woods Townsend or Mary Barker (m.g.ryan@soton.ac.uk; jrsd@soton.ac.uk; K.Woods-Townsend@soton.ac.uk; meb@mrc.soton.ac.uk;) for informal enquiries.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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