Total 70 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Topsham, Devon,

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our school as Head of Business with Work Experience to bring outstanding practice to the foundations that have been established in the department already. We are looking for a person who can drive improvement through teamwork and have high expectations for all students while also staying true to our core values of kindness, empathy and a sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

Lipson is the highest performing non-selective school in Plymouth. We are hugely ambitious and are striving to establish ourselves as one of the very best schools in the region. However, everything we do is underpinned by a culture where relationships are key and kindness is fundamental.

We are looking for candidates who, regardless of where they are in their career, will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising progress and standards and like us, believe that social disadvantage is no barrier to achievement and that every student can share in the joy of education and attainment. We will consider applicants with any level of experience as most importantly we require candidates who possess integrity, moral purpose and who are learners themselves. A relocation package will be available for the right candidate.

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.

Job Role: Planner

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: 10 month temporary contract

Location: North Devon

Acorn by Synergie has an exciting vacancy for a Planner on a 10 month temporary contract to join the team for an established manufacturing firm based in North Devon.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining delivery performance to both external & internal customers, ensuring that piece parts are launched to the shop floor in good time to meet all specified programs

Key responsibilities:

• Order book management and the provision of forecast dates
• Inventory Management and control
• MRP planning parameter maintenance
• Shipping of product to Customer (internal & external)
• Achieving OTD
• Product expediting through machine shop and assembly cells
• Co-ordinate supply chain both internally and externally
• Creating shipping lists
• Direct customer liaison (internal & external)
• Attend meetings and assist in setting plans and priorities for teams
• Acting upon information discussed and implemented during meetings
• Create reports to establish priority of workload and assemblies
• Develop & maintain close working relationship with purchasing to ensure continuity of external parts supply
• Assisting in stores responsibilities, including:-
• Issuing of parts against the appropriate material requests
• Receiving and checking components against incoming documentation
• Lean materials management and understand lean principles

Experience required:

• Clear understanding of MRP systems and planning parameters
• Clear understanding of inventory control and supply chain management
• MFG-Pro knowledge advantageous but training will be given
• Knowledge of traceability processes
• Experience in Kanban systems
• Good communication and influencing skills required
• IT Literate - Microsoft office experience (Word/Excel, including ability to analyse data in MS Excel)
• Aerospace experience an advantage

Apply online today!

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Job Title: Business Planning Specialist
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £36,620 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59720

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 Business Planning Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As a Business Planning Specialist, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Working in a highly dynamic and fast paced working environment providing toolsets that supports all levels of the organisation.

Day-to-day, you'll be striving to improve organisational alignment and financial performance, by linking strategic and operational planning.

• Working with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the Submarine's, both near and long-term portfolio
• Ensuring capture of all underlying assumptions and ensuring they are built into future plans
• Maintaining change control records to ensure they are kept up to date
• Providing updates and reports to support strategic decision making

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Business Planning Specialist

• Experience within a planning and programme management environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of Programs (Especially MS Excel)
• Competence in the use of Primavera P6 preferred, although training will be provided
• Demonstrably numerate and analytical skills with the ability to identify key opportunities and issues
• An Understanding of risk principles would be advantageous

Qualifications for the Business Planning Specialist

• Educated to a HNC level or recognised equivalent experience
• Professional Planning or Business Management Qualification - Desirable

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is 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: 07/10/2024

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Hays are currently recruiting a Senior Project Manager to support a multi-site project in Devon. As a Project Manager, you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues from various departments, including Payroll, Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, and more. Your role will be pivotal in creating a better future for others by managing construction and renovation projects within the public sector. If you're looking for a rewarding and success-driven role, then this could be for you.
Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering projects with budgets ranging from £50,000 to £500,000.
• Managing multiple projects at different stages of development across various disciplines and establishments.
• Overseeing low value, high volume minor work projects.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years managerial and technical experience in project delivery for construction and renovation works.
• Proven experience of managing project budgets and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Project Management qualifications.
• Experience in the public sector, defence, or similar fields is preferred.
• Valid driving licence.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and people skills.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Death in Service benefit at 4x salary.
• Access to private GP consultations.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services.
• Retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunities to build your skills and progress in your career. Explore a varied and rewarding career where you can make a difference.If this is something you would be interested in, then please apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Project Manager - Prison construction and renovation
Location: WFH with travel across the South West and South Central region
Salary: £51,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time, Monday to Friday


We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager 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 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
- Management of project budgets
- Experienced in managing multiple projects, at different stages of development across range of disciplines and establishments
- Experienced in managing low value, high volume minor work projects
- Relevant Project Management qualifications
- 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.


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What skills and experience we're looking for

Cranbrook Education Campus is seeking to appoint a Business Administrator to work in the Business Support Team. Applicants must have excellent communication and administrative skills, have a proven ability to work under pressure and be able to maintain a high level of accuracy whilst meeting deadlines. The postholder must be confident in responding to enquiries from parents and members of the public.

What the school offers its staff

Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique, all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of its pupils. Based in the new town of Cranbrook, the Campus is housed within a purpose-built modern building with very attractive school grounds and sports areas. The school has excellent facilities available for all curriculum areas to help ensure that all of our students enjoy their learning, and they are successful academically.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £49,943 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59375

The role
As a Project Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a friendly and motivated team of people who are proud to ensure that our work is compliant and safe.

Day-to-day, the Radioactive Waste Team is focused on site wide waste demand, governance, project integration and technical support to the business.

Define a disposal route for waste disposal service, for the Radioactive Waste Management Organisation's Devonport site.

• Preparation of a business case for Babcock and MOD approval, This includes the development and update of fully costed programme and financially managing the project throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain a strong and open relationship with key stakeholders identified for the project and pursue resolution of technical or conflicting project requirements
• To prepare budget proposals and monitor costs to completion preparing appropriate reports for accountability meetings with both Babcock and MOD.
• Develop Statements of Requirements and evaluate tender responses, make written recommendations to assist with the selection of competent contractors for the supply of equipment and services.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Project Manager

• Significant experience within a project management delivery environment.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of organisation with the ability to self-manage and produce information and output reports.
• Good knowledge of APM philosophy and is an advance user of Microsoft Office suite of software.
• The individual can demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with senior Babcock management and MOD senior stakeholders.

Qualifications for the Project Manager

• HNC in an engineering subject or equivalent experience
• An appropriate APM qualification

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) 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.

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: 16/09/2024

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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £42,250 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59366

The role:
As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join a friendly and motivated team of people who are proud to ensure that our work is compliant and safe.

Day-to-day, the Radioactive Waste Team is focused on site wide waste demand, governance, project integration and technical support to the business.

• This role is to support the management of several projects across the Radioactive Waste Management Organisation's Devonport site.
• Supporting the development and update of programmes and financially managing each project at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain a strong and open relationship with key stakeholders identified for the project and pursue resolution of technical or conflicting project requirements so a full understanding of the requirements can be agreed.
• To prepare budget proposals and monitor costs to completion preparing appropriate reports for accountability meetings with both Babcock and MOD.
• To develop Statements of Requirements and evaluate tender responses, make written recommendations to assist with the selection of competent contractors for the supply of equipment/services.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working.

Essential experience of the Assistant Project Manager:

• Relevant experience within a project management delivery environment.
• Able to demonstrate a good level of organisation with the ability to self-manage and produce information and output reports.
• Has a good knowledge of APM philosophy and is an advance user of Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with stakeholders.

Qualifications for the Assistant Project Manager:

• HNC in an engineering subject or equivalent experience.
• Appropriate APM qualification.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) 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.

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: 16/09/2024

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Exeter Innovation (EI)



The University of Exeter is seeking a Business Development Officer in the Health and Life Sciences Sector Team. This is a new full-time post and is available immediately on a permanent basis.

The Business Development Office role supports the development of collaborations with industry, organisations and government partners. The post holder will support opportunities for partnership development and impact in line with Exeter Innovation’s Business Engagement Strategy and the University’s Strategy 2030.



The successful candidate will have experience of working in a customer-focused environment, be flexible to adapt to changing priorities and be able to work effectively as part of a team. They will be able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders from across the University as well as with external partners and demonstrate skills in coordinating projects, meetings and/or events. You will need to be highly motivated with excellent organisation skills as well as effective IT skills with experience of using the Microsoft Suite.



Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.





Exeter Innovation (EI) is the professional team that supports and drives the University to engage with external stakeholders to deliver impactful and meaningful research that makes a difference in the real-world. Its key aim is to secure significantly greater value and impact from relationships with partners drawing on the University’s education, research and physical assets. This includes research collaboration, commercial services, new venture development, skills, placements, and education partnerships.



The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.



Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 per cent of our research is of international quality and 47 per cent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).



We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City



Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.



Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.



With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.



Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:



41 days leave per year
options for flexible working
numerous discounts at leading retailers
onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England




For further information, please contact Hannah Williams, Head of Health and Lifesciences, email h.williams7@exeter.ac.uk

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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: Project Accountant
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Up to £42,245 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57046

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 Project Accountant at our Plymouth site.

The Role
As a Project Accountant, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Providing accurate and timely financial information and advice relating to all areas of responsibility to Business Unit and Project Managers to enable them to exercise effective financial control over the area to maximise value for money, cashflow and profitability.

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for the production and analysis of accounts in accordance with the issued monthly timetable, as well as maintaining the integrity of data that supports the accounts maintaining full audit trails for both internal and external audit purposes:

• Production of monthly Project Status Packs for management reviews in conjunction with the respective Project Teams. These packs are also to be prepared on a quarterly basis for Senior Management review.
• Raising customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the contract terms and conditions and management information requirements.
• Production of Cost Certificates / statements for MoD in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office/onsite and 2 days working from home.

Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Essential Experience of the Project Accountant

• Excellent working knowledge of Excel.
• Sound technical knowledge.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience of working with non-finance managers and challenging complex financial data.
• Contract accounting and / or IFS and / or Business Analytics experience is an advantage but, not essential.

Qualifications for the Project Accountant

• You must hold a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS) or equivalent / similar.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is 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.

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
• Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.
• Autonomy to perform the role.
• 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.

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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: Business Improvement Specialist
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £42,245 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59135

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 Business Improvement Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role:
As a Business Improvement Specialist, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. 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 be reporting to the central Devonport Business Improvement function and be accountable to the Business Improvement (BI) Manager. Tasking will be the responsibility of the Transformation Programme Lead for the allocated project / programme. In addition to this you can expect:

• Supporting process improvement projects within the function, and work with specialists and leads to implement improvement plans.
• Providing analysis of data on useful information and insights including performance against plan.
• Supporting project activities applying a structured approach and process, ensuring the use of 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.
• Ability to perform a range of assignments using established approaches to analyse and resolve problems.

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

Essential experience of the 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 Business Improvement Specialist:

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

Must have 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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Are you an experienced sales professional looking for a new opportunity selling in to the leisure and travel sector? Our client, a leading manufacturer of games and toys, is seeking a talented Account Manager to join their team. This hybrid role offers the chance to work with a dynamic company and make a significant impact in the leisure industry.

The Role:
As an Account Manager, you will:

• Manage and develop business relationships with clients in the leisure and travel sector.
• Sell activity-style games to holiday parks, travel companies, and leisure venues.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive sales growth.

The Candidate:
The ideal Account Manager will:

• Have experience selling to the leisure sector, including holiday parks, travel companies, and leisure venues.
• Possess strong account management and business development skills.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently in a hybrid role.
• Show a track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of toys and games, renowned for their high-quality products and innovative designs. They are committed to delivering exceptional value to their customers and fostering a positive work environment for their employees.

If you are an experienced sales professional with a background in the leisure sector, this Account Manager role could be the perfect fit for you. Apply now to join a leading company in the industry and take the next step in your career.

Candidates with experience in roles such as Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Territory Manager, or Sales Executive in the leisure sector may also be interested in this Account Manager position. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Construction

Location: Exeter / South West

Company: Leading Main Contractor

Package: £70,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Pension

Are you an experienced Project Manager? Do you have a passion for the projects you work on? Do you have experience working on Large scale construction projects, Student Accommodations, Hospitals? Do you want to be a part of a great organisation who truly cares about their employees? Want to be seen as a person and not just a number? This company is absolutely snowed under with work and therefore are in an area of growth and looking to expand.

Responsibilities

Liaising with clients and reporting on progress to staff and the public

Supervising construction workers and hiring subcontractors

Buying materials for each phase of the project

Monitoring build costs and project progress

Conducting quality and safety inspections

Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings

Maintaining quality control checks

Motivating the workforce

Day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise

Using specialist project management computer programmes

Working on-site in all weathers, at clients' businesses or in a site office

Requirements

SMSTS / SSSTS

First Aid

Fire Marshal

Full UK Driving Licence

Key Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making ability

Commercial awareness

Ability to motivate others

Teamworking skills

Good knowledge of building methods and regulations.

Next Steps

Apply today or get in touch for more information, please note all conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence. You never know this could be the next step to unlocking the rest of your career.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.