Total 96 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3LL

We are currently seeking a Production Planner & Coordinator to join our Supply Chain Management (SCM). This role is home-based with a salary of up to £30,000, depending on experience, and will require quarterly travel to the Bracknell site, as well as additional travel as needed.

As a Production Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring operational excellence and delivering first-class customer service for our global client base. Reporting to the SCM Team Leader, your responsibilities will cover pre- and post-sales customer service, inventory management, and providing support to both SCM and Sales colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse customer requirements to provide high levels of customer service.
• Efficiently manage sales orders in the ERP system, confirm orders, and coordinate shipments.
• Support inbound/outbound logistics to meet customer requirements and On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Create accurate inventory forecasts and demand plans for assigned accounts and suppliers.
• Generate and distribute purchase orders to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Manage inventory levels within financial and physical constraints.
• Resolve customer complaints swiftly to ensure continued satisfaction.
• Maintain timely distribution of supplier inbound shipping data.
• Minimise slow or dead stock while adhering to inventory guidelines and customer contract terms.
• Continuously review and improve customer-specific processes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 3 years of experience in customer service and demand forecast planning.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Team player with the ability to work independently when necessary.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and the ability to multitask across software applications.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing market and team requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when interacting with multinational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills are an advantage.

If you believe you meet the criteria and would like to be part of a dynamic multinational team, we encourage you to apply.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone:

• Who has a minimum of a level 5 CIPD qualification with significant ER experience, preferably with a background in the education sector.
• Who can provide excellent HR knowledge and support, bringing challenge to decision making where appropriate
• Who demonstrates unquestionable integrity and discretion to ensure that the Trust’s HR processes are managed to the highest standard
• That is proactive in keeping professional HR knowledge up to date and has a commitment to personal and professional development
• Who is a confident communicator, able to present our people strategy to our Headteachers and other key stakeholders
• Who can be flexible, have a calm approach and a ‘can-do’ attitude, and is comfortable working at pace with multiple priorities
• Who always interacts positively with colleagues, is solutions focused and seeks to understand the needs of each of our school

What the school offers its staff

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme (LGPS)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

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.

Project Manager
Remote
Permanent - 37.5 hrs per week

We are specialists in technology - providing a comprehensive suite of talent and training services helping individuals and companies to be winners in the digital revolution. Over 290,000 people learned with us last year!

We deliver services to over 5,000 corporate clients, representing a significant portion of the FTSE 250. We have leading practices in agile, cyber security, cloud and DevOps - as well as many other technology specialisms.

We specialise in the people side of technology transformation - our training programmes help businesses to upskill or reskill their existing employees and our talent services are used to identify, recruit and skill-up diverse technology talent - we deliver 70% of the UK's cloud training and are a Microsoft Gold delivery partner.

Your Role:
This purpose of this hands on, highly operational, client focused role is to work alongside the Senior Project Manager to scope, plan and manage the successful delivery of large and complex face to face, virtual and digital learning and engagement programmes

Working on behalf of one of QA's key clients you will be responsible for ensuring that your programme achieves its objectives within agreed timescales and budget whilst ensuring that quality measures are continually adhered to.

Responsibilities:

• Manage operational risk within sensible parameters of QA Project and QA Business needs.
• Working alongside the Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for the successful delivery of large complex learning and engagement programmes in line with the plan and budget.
• Work closely with client Stakeholders and Solution Architect to scope the objectives, deliverables, timelines, dependencies, assumptions, risks and quality acceptance criteria.
• Support programme specific resourcing through clear role(s) definition, recruitment and quality assurance.

Skills & Qualification:

• Project Management experience is essential due to the scale and complexity of the programmes
• Fully familiar with project life cycle and methodologies and hold a Prince 2 Practitioner or similar industry recognised qualification
• Experience of complex scheduling
• Experience of resource management
• Experience of effectively managing or mitigating against risk
• Excellent document writing skills
• Stakeholder management at a senior level
• Our salaries are competitive and will be discussed as part of the selection process. What's in it for me?

On top of this, receive QA's outstanding benefits package:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3 dedicated study days
• Access to 1500+ courses (worth up to £3K each!)
• Medicash - cashback for dentist/physio etc.
• Free virtual GP appointments
• 2 charity/volunteer days
• £500 referral scheme
• A superb Gymflex scheme (ask us about this!)
• Our own BenefitsHub to receive loads of discounts

Down time
Taking time for ourselves is so important these days which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health & wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave.

How we'll help with finance matters
In addition to pension, group income protection and life assurance, QA are offering you an annual pay review, access to our employee discounts benefit hub with hundreds of deals and savings on goods and experiences, season ticket loan, tech scheme and an employee referral scheme.

Personal growth
Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do - and that applies to you too!

You'll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA authored courses in the latest tech (you'll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content from Circus Street and Cloud Academy on a variety of tech and business topics. Or perhaps you'd like to enrol on a Degree or Masters programme to enhance your skill set or learn new things.


Our people

We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity - our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require.

If this is what you're looking for, here are the next steps:

Hit the apply button and register on our QA website to fill out our quick and easy application form. If you'd like to hear more about the role you can email me: - happy to help!

Job Advertisement: Regional Business Assurance Officer
Location: Newbury
Hourly Rate: £22.69 (Umbrella)
Contact: Lewis Ashcroft, Service Care Solutions - 01772 208962

We are seeking a Regional Business Assurance Officer to join a police force in Newbury. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring intelligence management and compliance within counter-terrorism operations. This position is only open to applicants who currently hold or have recently held DV clearance. Applicants with lower vetting levels cannot be considered.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide assurance that intelligence policies and procedures (NSIM, IHM, RRD) are applied consistently, conducting monthly peer reviews.
2. Offer guidance on intelligence systems to peers, communicate system updates, and ensure security compliance.
3. Review decision-making processes to ensure outcomes are appropriate and thoroughly documented.
4. Ensure data relevancy and accuracy on intelligence systems, assist with technical enquiries, and handle user management.
5. Liaise with national and regional practitioner groups to resolve non-hardware issues in intelligence systems.
6. Conduct audits of intelligence systems, working closely with the National Audit Team to ensure compliance.
7. Stay up-to-date with intelligence systems by attending seminars and passing on knowledge to the team.

Requirements:

• Current or recent DV clearance (mandatory).
• Strong experience in intelligence system management.
• Attention to detail and experience in compliance and audit processes.
• Full UK driving license with flexibility to travel.

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!
For more details or to apply, contact Lewis Ashcroft at Service Care Solutions.

Your new company
For 30 years, this organisation has provided top-tier market research and consultancy to the HVAC, refrigeration, and building controls industry. Their technical expertise and deep knowledge of building engineering services ensure high-quality market insights, trend analysis, and future market dynamics.
The WMI Business Manager role offers a unique chance to engage in research, data analysis, and technology assessment, helping to achieve buildings' decarbonisation targets while ensuring commercial success. This position places you at the heart of the industry's transformation, driven by legislative changes, societal trends, and the rapid growth of IoT and AI, presenting exciting challenges and fostering innovation.
Your new role
You will operate and develop the market intelligence business, contributing to profit, reputation, and mission while delivering excellence to customers. This role involves overseeing WMI operations, collaborating with overseas entities to maximise business opportunities, and supporting wider commercial interests through partnerships with business managers and directors.
Further to this, you will:

• Lead the WMI team in the UK and internationally, aligning with internal objectives, mission, and values.
• Deliver top-quality research to grow the market intelligence portfolio, increase profitability, and expand its reputation.
• Provide vision, set commercial and financial targets, and develop an operational plan.
• Implement the agreed strategy.
• Manage budgetary responsibilities (P&L) for WMI, including overseas business.
• Ensure efficient internal processes and effective interaction with other internal entities.
• Operate in compliance with corporate policies and support high standards across internal businesses.
• Maintain excellence in market research standards, ensuring quality, validity, and reliability.
• Explore opportunities for business development, including new products and services.
• Represent the organisation at events, exhibitions, and conferences, with international travel as required.
• Be an active, supportive member of the management team.
• Perform any other duties as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive business experience, including financial literacy, strong communication, and leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with research methodologies and their applications.
• Proficient at generating, managing, and analysing data.
• Advanced interpersonal skills across societal and business boundaries.
• Capable of working with international teams across various geographies and cultures.
• Proficient at using a variety of software packages.
• Familiarity with the construction and HVAC industry is a plus.
• A university degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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

Regional Optical Trainer - Role

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

Regional Optical Trainer - Requirements

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

Regional Optical Trainer - Salary

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

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please click on the Apply Now link below.

A patient focused group of independent Opticians are looking for a full time Dispensing Optician for their well established Wokingham, Berkshire practice.

You will be able to provide patents with a personalised dispensing experience, working with some amazing frame and lens brands.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Modern independent
• Loyal patient base
• Focus on patient care
• Optix computer system
• Automated focimeter
• Working alongside an experienced Branch Manager
• High level of clinical freedom - You decide how to manage the patient, and what lens/frame you want to dispense
• Access to amazing brands - Maui Jim, Rayban, Chanel, BVLGARI, Cutler and Gross
• Working 5 days a week including a Saturday
• Opening hours from 9am to 5.30pm
• Salary between £28,000 to £32,000 DOE, plus bonus (£200-£400 a month)
• Staff discount
• 25 days holiday plus bank hols
• Pension - Matched up to 5%
• Progression into management available
• Continuous training and development
• Encouraged to pick up additional accreditations and specialisms
• Support from other Opticians, Trainers and Professional services teams

Dispensing Optician- Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Willing to learn and develop
• Wants be able to provide the very best service possible
• Interest in brands and eyewear trends
• Focus on clinical excellence

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor who have a new build student accommodation scheme in Reading to recruit an experienced M&E Site or Project Manager to manage the self delivery of the electrical and help oversee the mechanical packages.

The company are a national brand with an excellent reputation in their chosen marketplace and have excellent long term relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain and have a forward thinking approach to staff engagement and there are opportunities to grow and develop your career with them.

The role is to take full responsibility for the services packages - particularly the electrical installation and work with the wider site team to manage from start up through to commissioning of the services.

The electrical element is being self delivered by an in-house subcontractor and directly employed labour but they are to be managed and supervised as a traditional package and you will be responsible for prestarts, inductions, daily site inspections, progress reports, dealing with technical queries, call off orders for plant and materials, quality and audits as well as health and safety. You will also have awatching brief over the mechanical subcontrctor.

The role would ideally suit someone from a either a main contractor or specialist subcontractor with experience of both mechanical and electrical services and experience of delivery would be an advantage. Ideally degree qualified but they are also keen to look at individuals who have worked their way up off the tools.

The role is avialble as a long term fixed term contract - 12 months or the client would consider a freelance/contract position on day rate basis.

This is fantastic opportunity to join a growing business who will value your opinion and listen to your expertise and in return offer you the chance to develop your career in whatever direction you want to take it so apply or get in touch for a more detailed conversation.

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.

We are working with a regional Tier 2 contractor based near Newbury. The company are a privately owned, profitable business who work solely across the South of England and believe in delivering quality, defect free schemes to clients.

They target schemes between £8and £35 million on frameworks and repeat business opportunities with long term clients - typical schemes are care developments, schools and multi phased education schemes, student accommodation, PRS developments, office and resi schemes, hotels and multi use retail and leisure developments - a really wide and diverse range of projects to work on.

The role includes early involvement at tender and bid stage, working with the estimating, design and commercial teams to establish specifications, phasing, strategy and then forming the initial construction programme. You will work to update and amend both the overall programme as well as individual programmes and phases for each package of works on site until the final bid/tender is submitted. You will then be responsible for managing the programme through to start on site with the delivery and be expected to regularly visit site, update both short and long term programmes, identify both opportunities to save time as well as look ahead to identify clashes and other issues on site, work with design team and supply chain to ensure work packages are released on time and all bespoke items and packages are let in good time and monitor progress to ensure key dates are met. You will continue to work with the commercial and design teams to evolve and adapt future bids and programmes for best practice.

You will ideally have worked for a regional contractor on schemes above £3 million and have experience of both D&B projects and framework negotiations, be able to demonstrate excellent work practices, attention to detail, organisational skills as well as the ability to identify opportunities and potential issues. You must be able to use software such as asta, 4 projects and have experience of working with BIM and BREEAM.

They are looking for experienced Planners as well as senior staff as part of their controlled growth and development and now is a brilliant time to join the business. They offer a competitive salary and package, hybrid working options, full training and bespoke development packages and the opportunities for advancement are unlimited - they regularly recognise, reward and promote the best internal talent.

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.

Dental Practice Operations Manager Jobs in Bracknell. Well-established independent practice with 20+ years of local experience, competitive salary, fantastic local 5 star reputation, friendly and welcoming team. ZEST Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an established practice in Bracknell seeking to recruit an experienced Dental Practice Manager.

• Full-time Dental Practice Operations Manager
• Bracknell, Berkshire
• Well established independent practice with a range or services
• CQC Registered Manager
• Commercial acumen and business management experience essential
• Mixed practice with excellent private potential
• Up to £40,000 (neg)
• Five star rated practice
• Permanent position
• Reference: CL4611

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Dental practice manager to join a well-established modern practice in Bracknell with a number of specialist services. The practice has a mix of NHS patient base with good private services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all operational activities, marketing, team and patient journeys, performance and clinical compliance as well as helping drive the business forward. Full duties are available on application.

The company ideally want candidates with Dental practice management experience, but will consider all backgrounds as the key is to find a team player who will galvanise the team and drive performance.

For further information regarding this position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Contact: Caitlyn Lindley
Email:
Telephone: 0114 287 0351

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Reading or Portsmouth

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

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Connections Strategy Analyst to join our team!

Following the publication of the Connections Action Plan (CAP) by Ofgem in November 2023, we are entering a period of significant change in relation to the customer connections process across the industry. This change will focus on improving the customer experience, making the process more efficient and accelerating customer connections as we move towards net zero. Our involvement in various ENA and CUSC working groups associated to delivering on the CAP and wider Connections Reforms is vital for managing upcoming changes in network connections.

As a Connections Strategy Analyst you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the CAP, managing specific workstreams set out in the CAP or the wider Connections Reform.

You will have experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, change management as well as having great organisational and time management skills.

Other roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Manage a specific portfolio of workstreams and develop, review, and maintain the commercial policy associated with all aspects of connections, whilst ensuring compliance with company policy, licence conditions and national and international standards across distribution.

- Assist in identifying, designing and implementing new processes required as part of the delivery of the Connections Action Plan or wider Connections Reform programme.

- Working closely with both internal and external parties to ensure changes in processes and systems are robust and communicated effectively.

- Attend and in some cases lead internal working groups and attend or provide input into external meetings with senior level people from both SSEN and across the industry.

- Stay up to date and informed regarding industry and policy changes that will impact the Connections space and ensure that processes, systems and policy are fit for purpose going forward.

You'll also have opportunities to attend industry events and forums with third parties such as Government, BEIS, Ofgem, NESO and other network companies to discuss policy and related issues.

What do I need?

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

- Industry experience and an appreciation of connections processes/knowledge of the Connections landscape, including the reform work as well as an understanding of engineering and commercial processes for assessing connections to networks.

- The ability to absorb large amounts of industry information and align to appropriate stakeholder reports/communication media.

- A track record of building effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

- The ability to understand and work with Ofgem reporting frameworks, consultation groups and advisory panels.

- A high level of IT literacy and working knowledge of the main MS Office applications, along with an analytical approach that allows you to easily interrogate and analyse data to inform policy decisions and direction.

- You'll be an excellent communicator, with a natural ability to relay complex messages in an easy-to-understand manner.

About our Business

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

What's in it for you?

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

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

What happens now?

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

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

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

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



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



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



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



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



About the role



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



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



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



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





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



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


About you



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



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


Our offer



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

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:



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




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




Closing Date: 29th September 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed



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

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Project Manager (Logistics)

We are working with our client to recruit for the position of a Project Manager. Our client is a fantastic organisation located in Maidenhead, and their mission is to implement their enterprise management software, allowing end customer organisations to thrive. Our client aims to reimagine enterprise management, helping their customers transform their business and deliver exceptional experiences, and are currently embarking on an expansion strategy, aiming to prioritise development.

(*If you have a displayed career history managing projects implementing software, managing a project's end-to-end life cycle or direct experience with logistics implementation/logistics software projects, then please do get in touch.)

The Opportunity

* Dynamic working environment with opportunities to make have an immediate impact on client satisfaction and business growth* Collaborative team atmosphere with direct communication lines across the organisation* Becoming a part of a global company committed to international growth from both geographical and product portfolio perspective* Being a part of a growing team with stimulating assignments supporting global clients and solutions
Successful candidates would be joining the Logistics professional services team, working in a team to implement logistics management software projects. The Project Manager has the responsibility to run projects on a day-to-day basis in line with the agreed specifications and commercials. The Project Manager serves as a coordination point between the different functional teams to ensure proper alignment and focus.

Responsibilities

* Drives the definition of the client solution, project structure, and project initiation

* Drives the creation of the Statement of Work document - defining project scope, objectives, timeline, budget etc. for the project

* Delivers the key project management office deliverables, such as project plans, status reports to stakeholders, RAID logs, dashboards, budget/cost monitoring and control, etc.

* Coordinates with other functional team members to ensure proper resourcing and prioritisation for the projects and set client expectations accordingly

* Monitors project progress and performance to ensure timely delivery and identify and implement adjustments and improvements

* Ensures financial management of the projects across the wider team, ensuring that all parties are working within defined budgets and the necessary audit and monitoring controls are in place and adhered to

* Ensures effective communication across the wider project team to achieve a high level of clarity as to responsibilities, ongoing activities and necessary coordination

* Works effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation

* Develops excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders* Understands from a high level, the technical aspects of their software

* Manages enhancement requirements and translates them into the change & configuration management process

* Ensures alignment of the internal and external technical teams involved in the implementation

* Expected over time to lead requirements definition discussions with the client and drive the necessary documentation as input to the SW development team

* Coordinates UAT, Go-Live, and post-implementation support as necessary

* Has a detailed understanding of the organisation's strategic priorities and is able to drive these in the daily course of business* Applies industry best practices, methodologies, tools and standards

* Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of PMO processes and tools

What we are looking for:

* Minimum 5-year proven project management experience, preferably within an IT environment

* Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or similar)

* Bachelor's degree

* Fluency (written and spoken) in English (mandatory) and German (preferred)

* Experience of working in a client-facing environment

* Strong communication skills to support frequent customer contact

* High level of self-organization, problem-solving ability, proactivity, and attention to detail

* Excellent analytical skills

* Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks with competing deadlines

* Exhibits strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

* Proficiency in Project Management Software Tools, Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools

* Ability to quickly understand new SW solutions

* Willingness to travel

* Ability to work independently on a client site

If you are interested in this role, then please submit an up-to-date CV, detailing your career history, key skills you possess, a summary of your role in projects you have worked on, educational history, and details on any external and internal projects.

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

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

Are you a motivated and people-focused graduate looking to start your career in a fast-paced commercial role? This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee to join a major distribution business in Bracknell. You will receive ongoing training, gain hands-on experience, and play a key role in driving business growth.

The business you'll be joining is part of an impressive nationwide group who already employ over 1,700 people across the UK and have an annual turnover exceeding £1 billion. The Bracknell business specialises in the distribution of IT infrastructure, network cabling, and security products, delivering excellent customer service to sectors including installers, education, healthcare, and government.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Sales & Business Trainee, you will embark on a comprehensive training program that will equip you with all the knowledge, tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career. You will:

• Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's product range
• Complete supplier training and sales training with external providers
• Be mentored by a dynamic, motivated and successful manager
• Work in a fast-paced and team focused environment
• Manage current sales accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability
• Have the opportunity to progress to a field sales role where you will travel and build strong relationships with B2B customers

Rewards

As a Graduate Sales & Business Trainee, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £29,500 - £30,000
• Your share of the company's profits in the form of an annual bonus
• Full training and on-going development
• Opportunities to progress
• Optional membership to the company's excellent pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Working hours are 8:00-17:30, Monday-Friday

If you're a confident and proactive graduate with excellent communication skills and a full UK driving licence, apply today to find out more!