Total 31 Manager job vacancies in Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AA

Salary: From £29,000

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Housekeeping Team Leader at Heythrop Park Hotel.

The benefits of working with us

• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
• 20% discount for you, family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands Warner Leisure Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)
• Potential live in available
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• Free or 60% discounted food onsite
• Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers.

What will I be doing?

Working closely with the Housekeeping Manager and other Housekeeping Team leaders you will be responsible for the smooth running of the housekeeping team. Working with a large diverse and multi-skilled team, you will ensure all our guests enjoy the highest quality stay in a perfectly kept room.

With a strong sense of awareness of timings and standards you will ensure every room is prepared for the guests’ arrival, being an integral part of their perfect customer journey.

What are we looking for?

• An engaging and motivating leader to ensure the team are working at their best.
• An enthusiasm to maintain and look for opportunities to improve housekeeping standards.
• Ability to effectively lead, motivate and engage your team, even at peak times.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and adapts quickly to changing requirements.
• Willingness to challenge if standards aren’t meeting required levels.
• Be able to make decisions confidently.
• Ability to coach and develop team to improve performance.
• Able to create a rewarding environment that encourages high team engagement.

What skills do we need?

• Experience of leading a team in a similar role
• Possess a management or cleaning qualification or willing to develop to this level (e.g., BICS, CIMS, BIFM)
• The ability to manage costs in line with budgets.
• Can create an environment where the team are able to grow and develop.
• Effective communicator with the ability to clearly articulate ideas

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at : Warner.recruitment@warnerhotels.com

Job Title: HVAP Shift Manager

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £63,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: Continental

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a cutting-edge data centre in Slough? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HVAP (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing) Shift Manager to join our dynamic team. As a newly built facility, this is a unique opportunity to be part of shaping and maintaining a state-of-the-art infrastructure that drives innovation and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of all HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, as well as plumbing systems, within the data centre.
• Lead a team of skilled technicians and engineers, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to optimise system reliability and minimise downtime.
• Monitor environmental conditions within the facility and implement appropriate measures to maintain optimal operational parameters.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely resolution of issues and effective management of resources.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment inventory, and performance metrics.
• Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements, and incorporate relevant advancements into operational strategies.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a data centre or critical facility environment.
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and associated control systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage team members effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Familiarity with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Flexibility to work on a continental shift pattern, including nights and weekends, as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £63,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a rapidly growing organisation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage and retirement savings options.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.

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.

Head of Operations (Manufacturing / Engineering/Luxury Product)

Didcot, Oxfordshire

£60,000 - £65,000 + Pension + Enhanced Holiday + Bank Holidays + Private Healthcare + Bonus

Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Head of Operations required for a well established and award winning manufacturer of luxury products. The role will suit those seeking a collaborative team based environment where you can add value to the company and positively impact the continued and ambitious growth plans.

To apply for the role, you need to have experience managing operations in an engineering/manufacturing environment. You need to be able to successfully lead teams to ensure engineering projects are manufactured to the agreed specification and high level of quality, are on time and within budget. The company’s products are high value bespoke products for clients on a global basis, creativity is at the heart of what they do.

The Head of Operations will be responsible for leading Operations, Production and Client Services to ensure design, production and installation of orders are delivered to high standards. The company employ over 30 people and are further expanding. Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive continuous improvements and innovation whilst inspiring and motivating your team.

The role will suit experienced managers overseeing different operations looking for a unique, creative and fast growing business. The company has an impressive facility in a rural setting consisting of the workshop, welding/fabrication production area, offices and gardens.

The Head of Operations Role in Brief:
• Responsible for managing operations, ensure products are manufactured to design specification in cost effective manner whilst ensuring quality is achieved.
• 5 direct reports.
• Lead and inspire the team.
• CI and improvements.
• Ensure hight levels of quality control to maintaining high expectations of the brand.
• Project management – ensure all projects are managed successfully from design to installation.

The Successful Head of Operations:
• Experience lading a successful production and operations department within an engineering environment.
• Experience in successfully bring teams together to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Experience leading people across various departments.
• Experience of implementing CI activities.
• Excellent communicator to all teams.
• Strong eye on quality.

Your new company
As a Project Manager, you will join a social housing landlord who manages a diverse range of housing stock in order to meet the needs of thousands of tenants who live across the greater Oxford and Oxfordshire regions. Your new employer are responsible for the management of 8000 homes, working actively to improve the quality and energy efficiency of housing stock whilst addressing the affordability and availability of homes in the region.

Your new role
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Major Works Project Manager to oversee and deliver construction projects across a social housing portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for managing large-scale refurbishment and redevelopment projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of both quality and safety.

• Project management - lead and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Budget control - develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
• Stakeholder engagement - Liaise with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes.
• Health and Safety - oversee health & safety compliance on all projects, implementing best practice and risk management strategies.
• Contract management - oversee contracts and procurement processes, ensuring all works are delivered in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Reporting - provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and performance.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have proven experience in project management within the occupied property or social housing sector. Excellent knowledge of building regulations, health & safety standards, and construction best practices will be important for this role.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of flexible working practices, including work from home with site visits. A fixed contract with duration of 12 months initially will be available, alongside a salary of £46,000 per year.

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 on your career.

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Are you an experienced Information Controller?

A Tier One Main Contractor is looking for a Project Information Manager to join their team and manage 2 Document Controllers.

Using the system Asite.

This is a permanent position offering £55,000 + £5750.

5 days a week in the office.

MUST have experience in Asite.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

* Experience as an Information Controller or Senior Document Controller using Asite.

* Ability to communicate, train, effect change and implement improvements.
* Good understanding of Construction.
* Excellent written and oral communication and able to work in a team

The ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to multitask and have high attention to detail
• Experience in Project Information Management
• Experience in the Construction Industry / working on-site would be a bonus!

If this role is suited to what you are looking for do not hesitate to apply as we are looking for candidates immediately. Apply to get your career started!

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.

Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Bicester, Oxfordshire!

We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our Bicester shop.

As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.

This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Core Group are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for an Experienced Mechanical Project Manager MEP to join our client's team in the Commercial construction industry based in their Oxford office.
Salary £50,00 to £90,000 (depending on experience) + package.
this will be starting ASAP.
Working from site based in Oxford.
My client manage schemes across various sectors including Healthcare, Education, Fit Out and Commercial
Typical projects range from £2m-£10m (MEP value).
Location: London
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years project management experience in the M&E sector.
Good commercial understanding/ awareness.
Ability to create basic programmes in Asta/ MS Projects.
BTEC HNC/ HND advantageous.
SMSTS or equivalent.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Overseeing of pre-construction design.
Checking of design drawings and value engineering where possible.
Attending progress and design team meetings.
Preparing and monitoring of Contract programmes and progress reports.
Procurement of plant and materials in line with specification, drawings and cost plan.
Procuring and managing of subcontractors.
Preparing cost forecast and recording/ costing of variations.
Oversee commissioning process and handover to client.
Emailjo@coregroup.org.uk

Head of Maintenance

Location - Wallingford, OX10 9EG

Hours - Full-time 40 hours per week, permanent - Days

Salary - £28,000 per annum

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head of Maintenance at a care home, you’ll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our client's commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance. You’ll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We’ll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our client's residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance– you’ll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you’ll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our client's sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Click to apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5296

Head of Maintenance

Location - Wallingford, OX10 9EG

Hours - Full-time 40 hours per week, permanent - Days

Salary - £28,000 per annum

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head of Maintenance at a care home, you’ll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our client's commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance. You’ll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We’ll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our client's residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance– you’ll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you’ll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our client's sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Click to apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5296

Head of Maintenance

Location - Wallingford, OX10 9EG

Hours - Full-time 40 hours per week, permanent - Days

Salary - £28,000 per annum

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head of Maintenance at a care home, you’ll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our client's commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance. You’ll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We’ll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our client's residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance– you’ll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you’ll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our client's sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Click to apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5296

Fitness and Wellbeing Manager
Nuffield Health Oxfordshire FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Full time
Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
40 hours per week

As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we need the right people to help us look after the nation's wellbeing. Now, we're looking for a strong team leader to help our colleagues do their best work. With a flair for managing performance, improving potential and training others to succeed, it starts with you.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager at our Fitness & Wellbeing Club, you've previously worked as a personal or fitness trainer. You're qualified to REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner level and you bring studio experience. You also have a track record of driving PT revenue, as well as designing fitness programmes for groups and individuals.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, you will:

• Take on a role that spans management, governance and sales of major services.

• Report to the General Manager and look after multiple departments.

• Be responsible for our swim school, nutritional therapy and fitness studios.

• Oversee our fitness programming, from studio classes to personal training.

• Continually improve site standards and team performance.

• Drive, develop and support your team to achieve ambitious targets.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From a season ticket loan to online GP appointments, physiotherapy and financial wellbeing support - at Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Fitness and Wellbeing Manager
Nuffield Health Oxfordshire FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Full time
Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
40 hours per week

As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we need the right people to help us look after the nation's wellbeing. Now, we're looking for a strong team leader to help our colleagues do their best work. With a flair for managing performance, improving potential and training others to succeed, it starts with you.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager at our Fitness & Wellbeing Club, you've previously worked as a personal or fitness trainer. You're qualified to REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner level and you bring studio experience. You also have a track record of driving PT revenue, as well as designing fitness programmes for groups and individuals.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, you will:

• Take on a role that spans management, governance and sales of major services.

• Report to the General Manager and look after multiple departments.

• Be responsible for our swim school, nutritional therapy and fitness studios.

• Oversee our fitness programming, from studio classes to personal training.

• Continually improve site standards and team performance.

• Drive, develop and support your team to achieve ambitious targets.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From a season ticket loan to online GP appointments, physiotherapy and financial wellbeing support - at Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a Soft Services background? Are you currently looking after national accounts and looking to reduce your geographical patch? Are you working for a company where you don't feel valued and you are looking for the opportunity to progress your career even further? Then read on and apply

You will be working as an Operations Manager for a successful family run cleaning company that are based in Northampton who are hiring for an experienced Operations Manager due to growth that can assist with that growth and bring new and innovative ideas to the company to drive the business forward.

Ideally you will have experience managing blue chips client and you will manage your own diary but will be expected to attend sites regularly to ensure standards are being met and service levels are met. One of your key responsibilities will be driving the business forward and helping the company to grow even further. This is a hands on role so suitable for someone that enjoys still being out and about instead of sitting behind a desk.

A highly respected cleaning contractor that provides contract cleaning services for a wide range of clients across the UK and has been in business since the mid 90s. The company is well established and has excellent opportunities for career development and progression with an employee friendly culture. They are incredibly down to earth , easy to work with and truly care about their team and clients.

What's in it for you?

• A basic salary of upto £50,000 DOE
  
• Company car + fuel card
  
• Opportunity to work for a growing company and make the role your own
  
• Opportunity to work for a company with a fantastic ethos and flexible approach
  
• Industry specific training programmes to further develop your career
  
• An opportunity to run a number of high-profile cleaning contracts
  
• Career progression opportunities
  
• Laptop/Mobile/Tablet
  

  Your Role

  • Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve overall efficiency and productivity
    
  • Oversee and manage operation support managers, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
    
  • Monitor and analyse operational expenses to ensure profitability
    
  • Conduct regular site visits to ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction
    
  • Collaborate with clients to discuss and resolve any concerns or issues swiftly
    
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
    
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies to identify areas for improvement
    
  • Work closely with management to develop and implement strategies for business growth
    
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    About you

    • Experience of managing multiple cleaning sites & contracts at Operations Manager level
      
    • Ability to liaise and work professionally with clients and staff
      
    • Experience of motivating, managing and leading cleaning teams
      
    • Excellent communication skills
      
    • Full UK Driving licence
      

      Location

      You will ideally be based within 30 miles of Northampton

      What's next?

      If you would like to work for a leading cleaning contractor with an excellent client base, then please apply with your CV today. There will be a 2-stage interview process starting next week with a view to start as soon as possible

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House of Commons

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

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

Staff Benefits

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

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

Introduction

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

The Role

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

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

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

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

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

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

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

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

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

Next Steps and Additional Information

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

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

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

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

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

Contact Details

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

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