Finance Improvement Manager
Government Recruitment Service - Birmingham
£56,375 to £69,105 a year
PermanentFull time
This is a high-impact role for experienced finance improvement and change leaders who can combine technical credibility, structured delivery and practical implementation support. Sitting within Defra group Finance, postholders will help shape change plans and work directly with Finance teams to implement improvement initiatives, adopt new ways of working and prepare for the Synergy Shared Service Programme and wider operating model changes across Defra and its organisations. The Synergy programme is one of government’s largest transformation initiatives, replacing core HR, finance, procurement and payroll processes and improving the digital experience for users across Defra and its organisations. These roles will help Finance leaders and teams prepare for adoption of the Synergy solution from 2028, while supporting a more modern, efficient and future-ready finance service. We are looking to recruit four Finance Improvement Managers to work with dedicated Finance teams aligned to individual Arms’ Length Bodies and Business Units. You will support Senior Finance Leaders and the central Finance Change and Transformation Team to develop credible implementation plans, provide finance expertise, remove barriers to adoption and help teams put new processes, systems and ways of working into practice. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a major finance transformation, shaping how finance services are delivered across the Defra group. The roles will suit people with a track record of leading improvement, implementing end-to-end process change, working in complex environments and bringing stakeholders together around a common way of working. Aligned to the GFF Career Framework, these roles involve leadership across Finance Operations and Finance Data and Systems. The experience gained will provide a strong platform for progression, developing capability in finance operations, business change, stakeholder engagement, service improvement and implementation leadership. As a Finance Improvement Manager, you will combine planning, delivery and hands-on finance improvement support. Working closely with process owners, subject matter experts, Finance leaders and programme colleagues, you will help turn Synergy process designs and operating model changes into practical activity across areas such as Source to Pay, Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, Project Accounting, reporting, controls and data. You will work alongside Finance teams to implement improvement initiatives, test and embed new processes, resolve practical issues and support adoption. You will also produce guidance, engagement and communication materials that help Finance leaders explain the change clearly and build confidence with users. You will operate in a collaborative, matrixed environment, balancing structured planning with practical delivery, coaching and hands-on engagement to maintain momentum, resolve issues and support a smooth transition to the future finance operating model. Lead the development and delivery of robust implementation plans for Finance teams across Defra group organisations, aligned to Synergy programme milestones and wider operating model changes. Provide finance expertise and practical support to help teams implement improvement initiatives, adopt standardised processes and embed new systems, controls and ways of working. Work with process owners and subject matter experts to translate future finance process designs into clear business requirements, guidance, transition activity and user-focused implementation support. Lead impact, readiness and adoption assessments, using data, stakeholder insight and a consistent methodology to identify impacts, barriers and support needs, define success measures, and recommend targeted interventions that build confidence and improve delivery outcomes. Build strong relationships across Finance, Defra group organisations, programme teams and Whitehall partners, using clear engagement, guidance and reporting to align stakeholders around the future finance operating model, support adoption and escalate key risks, decisions and trade-offs. Attend and provide input to subject-related workshops as needed
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Trainer (People Management)
Barhale - Walsall
Competitive
PermanentFull time
About Barhale Who are Barhale? Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including: Water Transport Built environment Energy We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide. We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including: Tunnelling MEICA Temporary and permanent design Steel-fabrication Signs (design and fabrication) Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE Company Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/ Company Showcase Video: https://youtu.be/uf_RG5xgM8M Why join Barhale? As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies. Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success People Management Trainer The Role The People Management Trainer is responsible for building strong people management capability throughout the Company. This role will focus on equipping managers with people management responsibilities with the skills and confidence to effectively manage performance, conduct disciplinaries and handle employee relations issues, including absence management. Key Responsibilities Develop a structured people management training framework aligned with the company values and operational needs Identify capability gaps in line management throughout the Company Embed consistent management behaviour, competencies and standards throughout the Company by aligning people management training with policies and procedures Designing and delivering training on Managing underperformance and improvement plans, absence management Absence Management training Employee relations with an emphasis on fairness and legal compliance, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance Coach managers on handling sensitive ER cases confidently and appropriately by equipping supervisors and site managers with tools for conducting difficult conversations, giving constructive feedback and handling conflict. Deliver practical and scenario-based training that is relevant to construction Build strong working relationships with managers across the company Provide visible HR support across multiple sites, including travel and working away from home when required Act as a trusted operational advisor, balancing business needs with people risk Build and maintain excellent key stakeholder relationships with colleagues and clients Travel around the regions to deliver training as and when required Essential CIPD qualification (Level 5) Management or coaching qualification Proven experience in a senior HR operational role Strong people management experience Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations Experience operating in a multi-site or operational environment Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge appropriately Driving licence Desireable Previous experience in a similar role within construction / civil engineering Caring and investing in you Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by. Competitive salary Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours volunteering Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position) Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression Development supported by internal and externally delivered training Continuous service awards Would you like to know more? Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk
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Assistant Aftersales Manager
Perfect Placement UK Ltd - Birmingham, Midlands
£35,600 to £45,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Assistant Aftersales Manager opportunity in Birmingham - Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (42.5 hours per week) - Salary: From £16.12 per hour plus performance bonus, 33 days holiday, life assurance, pension and additional benefits. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Aftersales Manager to join a busy and customer-focused automotive dealership. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader with strong operational and customer service skills who is looking to further develop their career within a successful and growing business. Working closely with senior management, you will support the day-to-day operation of the Aftersales Department, ensuring exceptional customer service standards, strong team performance, and efficient departmental operations. Key Responsibilities as a Assistant Aftersales Manager: - Support the effective management of the dealership Aftersales function. - Assist in overseeing service department operations to maximise efficiency and profitability. - Lead, motivate and develop team members to achieve departmental and business objectives. - Deliver an outstanding customer experience and ensure customer concerns are resolved professionally and promptly. - Build long-term customer relationships through excellent service and communication. - Anticipate customer needs and proactively identify solutions. - Ensure all available resources are utilised effectively to support business performance. - Provide guidance and support to colleagues through your technical knowledge and experience. - Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase quality, and reduce inefficiencies. - Maintain high standards of professionalism, compliance, and customer care. Assistant Aftersales Manager Requirements: - Previous experience in an Assistant Aftersales Manager, Service Manager, Workshop Controller, or similar leadership role within a franchised automotive dealership. - Strong knowledge of Aftersales operations and service department processes. - Experience using Keyloop/Kerridge dealership management systems. - A proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and achieving operational targets. - Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. - The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. - Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. - Relevant automotive technical qualifications (NVQ, ATA, HFC, or equivalent) desirable. - A full UK driving licence with fewer than 9 penalty points. - The legal right to work in the UK. Benefits for the Assistant Aftersales Manager: - Competitive salary and bonus package. - 33 days annual leave including bank holidays. - Annual leave purchase and sell scheme. - Pension scheme and life assurance. - Employee vehicle purchase programme. - Discounts on servicing, repairs and parts. - Cycle to Work scheme. - Employee discount platform. - One paid volunteering day each year. - Ongoing training and professional development. - Clear career progression opportunities. - Comprehensive induction and onboarding programme. Contact Archie Lawson, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Birmingham and West Midlands, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity. Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Don't settle for just any Motor Trade job - let us help you find the one to take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career
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Car Sales Manager
Perfect Placement UK Ltd - Oldbury, Midlands
£37,000 to £65,000 a year
PermanentFull time
We are recruiting a Used Car Sales Manager for our client, a highly regarded premium automotive retailer in Oldbury, West Midlands. This is an opportunity to lead a successful used vehicle sales department within a prestigious franchised dealership, driving profit, volume and exceptional customer outcomes through a disciplined sales process. Benefits of the Car Sales Manager: - £37,000 basic salary - OTE £65,000 with uncapped earnings - Premium, franchised dealership environment - Rotating 6-day and 4-day working week - Alternate Saturdays off; every Sunday and a day in the week off - Manufacturer and group training programmes - Clear long-term career development with a leading automotive retailer Duties Of the Sales Manager: - Lead, motivate and develop the Used Car Sales Manager team to maximise performance, profitability and customer satisfaction - Ensure departmental targets are achieved while maintaining exceptional customer service standards - Oversee all aspects of the used vehicle sales operation, including sales execution and customer journey delivery - Manage vehicle stock, pricing strategies and preparation processes - Monitor sales activity, conversion rates and key performance indicators - Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and company procedures - Work with senior management to identify opportunities for growth and operational improvement Requirements of the Sales Manager: - Previous experience as a Used Car Sales Manager, Sales Manager or Transaction Manager within a franchised dealership - Proven track record of delivering strong sales results and profitable performance as a Used Car Sales Manager - Excellent leadership, coaching and team development skills - Strong understanding of automotive finance, F&I products and FCA compliance - Highly organised with excellent communication and customer service skills - Full UK driving licence Contact Archie Lawson, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Oldbury and the West Midlands, today to discover more about this fantastic Car Sales Manager opportunity. Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Don't settle for just any Motor Trade job - let us help you find the one to take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career.
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Chef Manager - Bank
Bupa - Sutton Coldfield, England
TemporaryFull time
Job Description: Chef Manager Aston Court Care Home, Little Aston Hall Drive, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3BF Salary : £14.54 - £17.90 per hour dependent on experience Bank Contract We make health happen Here at Bupa, we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. You'll help us make health happen by: Using your passion for cooking and experience in a fresh food kitchen to create a varied and nutritional menu in line with the dietary needs and preferences of our residents Using your natural leadership skills to train and mentor the kitchen team to deliver an excellent dining experience Being innovative in your approach to cooking and maintaining high standards Managing all mandatory paperwork including: adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries Catering for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays (as required) Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: A passion for cooking with previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates. You want to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal and make our residents feel at home. You're a natural leader, open to new ideas with an innovative approach to cooking, always maintaining high standards. You'll enjoy mentoring and supporting others and you'll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them. Benefits Flexible working patterns to fit around you Comprehensive induction (fully paid) Free meal on every shift DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Aston Court
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Health and Safety Manager
EQUANS - Birmingham , West Midlands
£60,000 to £60,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Equans is looking for a Health & Safety Manager to join the team covering Birmingham and the West Midlands on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package. Reporting to the Senior SHEQ Manager, the post holder will support operational teams within a public sector portfolio. The role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to be on site Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.The purpose of the role is to provide guidance and leadership to ensure that contracts in the Sustainable FM Services division meet their statutory safety and environment requirements and to assist contracts in delivering on responsible business initiatives. The post holder will identify and deliver solutions to improve operational safety, health, environment & quality (SHEQ). Working closely, and in partnership, with the operational teams as well as the wider FM SHEQ teams, this role will ensure the EQUANS objectives & SHEQ culture are embedded within sites and contracts at a regional level. We are looking for a passionate and collaborative individual with previous experience working with multisite FM operations, ideally within a similar role. What will you deliver?Management of SHEQ across the Regional Operational area to ensure all work is undertaken to external and internal standards and guidelinesEnsure all reportable data (Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, HiPo’s, LTI’s, Incidents, LSV/MSV, Waste, Water, Energy, Social Initiatives, Volunteering etc) is recorded accurately on the contract – coach contracts, sites and individuals where requiredEstablish SHEQ Action Plans for each contract with the Contract Director/Manager – these outputs will deliver safer workplaces, improved employee engagement, culture and support our work-winning activity as models of best practiceAct on the findings of SHEQ Audits – providing guidance to the sites and feedback to SHEQ Solutions on tools, processes and systems that made be needed to improve the safety and quality of our workMentor the Safety Ambassadors within the contracts that you will be responsible forLead by example in following the company’s values and objectivesEnsure that each contract has a Training Matrix or Learning Management System to ensure that all colleagues within the area have the appropriate, Quality and H&S training, qualifications, and development. The delivery of training that impacts safety should be monitored and prioritisedLead investigations and liaise with stakeholders, ensuring detailed investigations are undertaken and full reports/ recommendations are provided – these reports will adequately identify the root causes of incidentsHold close out meetings, to ensure incidents/ investigations are fully closed and firm action plans with recommendations are presented to the Accident Incident Review boards to prevent further occurrences across the division and UKBUCoach contracts to use the Divisional Reporting tools power Bi and feedback to the central SHEQ team on what further reporting may be neededProvide innovation and market leading solutions, delivering continuous improvement and data led focus on safety and responsible businessWhat can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for?Previous experience of a Health and Safety role within the construction, energy sector, FM or related industriesUnderstanding of construction, energy and FM technology and methodsDemonstrable experience relevant SHEQ legislationNEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; British Safety Council Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health; City & Guilds Level 5 (NVQ) Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice; NCRQ Level 6 Diploma in Applied Health and Safety or equivalent qualification or qualification experience Who are we? Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.Equans is a Bouygues group company. What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals. The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.
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Shift Manager (Evenings)
Greggs PLC - Birmingham, West Midlands
£13.80 per hour.
PermanentPart time
About the role Join us as a Shift Manager and you’ll be part of a team that loves putting customers first. As part of the management team, you’ll be responsible for looking after the shop when the Manager isn’t around. You will engage and motivate the team, and make sure they have what they need to do an amazing job. We serve our customers across a number of different channels; in-shop, delivery, Click + Collect and drive thru. You\'ll lead the way in making sure customers have a brilliant experience when shopping with us - whether they order in store or order their food online. While no two shifts will be the same, during a typical shift you can expect to: Inspire the team to deliver amazing results and maintain the excellent standards of the shop Lead by example and serve our customers in a fast and friendly manner Prepare our much-loved products, including making sandwiches and managing the ovens Ensure our displays are fully stocked at all times, with plenty of choice available for our customers Keep the shop looking clean, tidy and presentable What we can offer you Competitive pay paid weekly Colleague discount allowing you and a family member to enjoy up to 50% off your favourite Greggs products Free hot drinks for you to enjoy while on shift Paid breaks allowing you to recharge your batteries We share 10% of all our profits with our colleagues Health and Wellbeing App providing Remote GP and Physiotherapy services Holiday entitlement that grows as your career grows with us Colleague share plans to help you invest and save for your future Pension scheme to help you plan for your future. We’ll match your contributions up to 7% Confidential employee assistance app and helpline to help with your wellbeing Long service awards celebrating key milestones in your career Savings and discounts for your everyday shopping, leisure and wellbeing About you You’ll be reliable and demonstrate natural leadership abilities, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You\'ll also be supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good. If you’ve got previous team supervisory experience in a similar, customer-focused environment, we want to hear from you. If you meet the availability requirements for the role, apply now! About us Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture – how we behave and support each other. Everyone’s welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers | About Greggs. About Greggs Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views. We'll make sure you have the skills and knowledge you need to have a great career with us. #VP25
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Contract Relationship Manager
National Highways - Birmingham, West Midlands
£47,410 to £52,120 a year
PermanentFull time
About the job. National Highways has an exciting opportunity for a Contract Relationship Manager to join the Operations Control Division. You will be responsible for owning the day-to-day relationship and contract management for operational technology (OT) suppliers supporting delivery of renewals and maintenance activity on the Strategic Road Network, acting as the primary point of contact and escalation route. Also, support stakeholder management across internal departments, ensuring OT supplier activities align with operational needs, safety and service priorities, and wider organisational objectives for the network. This position will be based from any of our UK offices with a balance of remote and office-based work. Lead contract management activities on behalf of the OT Asset Improvement Team Leader across the contract lifecycle, ensuring supplier compliance with contractual terms, policies, and government-owned company governance requirements. Plan, chair, and minute monthly supplier governance meetings, driving clear actions, decisions, risks/issues management, and forward delivery plans aligned to programme milestones. Monitor and manage contractual KPIs and service performance, producing regular performance reporting, trend analysis, and improvement plans; trigger remedies or performance management mechanisms where applicable such as service credits. Coordinate with the Demand Management function to understand future demand signals and translate these into supplier forecasts, capacity planning, manufacturing lead-times, and delivery readiness. Drive continuous improvement and supplier development, agreeing improvement initiatives, tracking benefits, and ensuring lessons learned feed into service delivery and future procurement strategy. About you. Contract and supplier management experience in a regulated/public sector or complex infrastructure environment. Proven delivery of supplier performance management using KPIs, governance, and corrective action plans. Experience aligning demand forecasts with supplier capacity, manufacturing lead times, delivery plans and financial budgets. Understanding of Operational Technology scheme delivery considerations i.e. service continuity, safety, change control (desirable). Confident drafting variations and formal supplier communications; strong written communication and attention to detail. About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Operations is at the heart of keeping the strategic road network moving and ensuring our customers get the best possible experience when using our roads. We address over 39,000 customer enquiries every month, plan and deliver all maintenance activities on the network, drive efficiencies and improvements across our systems and roads, and respond to incidents across 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads that we manage. All to make sure National Highways customers have safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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IT Commercial Category Manager
National Highways - B4 6WR
£47,410 to £54,210 a year
PermanentFull time
About the job. National Highways have an excellent opportunity for an IT Commercial Category Manager to join our Digital Services Procurement team within the Business Services directorate. As the IT Commercial Category Manager, you will assist in supporting excellence in procurement strategy, requirements definition, whole life cost management, value delivery, commercial management, supplier relationship management, commercial dispute avoidance and commercial performance management. You will also be responsible for the negotiation and commercial management of allocated large contracts, and as part of National Highways category management approach, assisting with the development of the market alongside relationship managing allocated suppliers. Please note this role can be based from any of our UK offices however travel to regional offices to attend team meetings may be required. Assume commercial responsibility for your category or sub-category and develop sourcing strategies. Build and maintain strong, positive and collaborative relationships with the Procurement team, stakeholders, and suppliers utilising effective engagement to deliver the required commercial outcomes, encourage innovation and value add Development, review, negotiation and execution of allocated contracts and the commercial management of related suppliers. Deliver value through executing the most effective route to market in alignment with category strategies Identify and deliver cost reduction and value add initiatives that increase efficiency whilst maintaining performance and managing risk. Assist with the delivery of expert commercial and procurement advice and guidance ensuring the enactment of sound governance and practice. About you. Experience in assisting the delivery of procurement and commercial services in a large technology focused environment with a good understanding of regulated (PCR2015 & PA2023) procurement and legal processes and their application to complex procurements. Experience of working in high performing teams and supports positive culture change across the team. Work collaboratively across a range of stakeholders to support stakeholder management and gain buy-in using appropriate communication channels, articulating requirements and potential commercial solutions. Excellent ability to cultivate and encourage commercial awareness, using clear simple examples of benefits and outcome measurement. Good communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Should hold or be willing to work towards the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Diploma in Procurement and Supply qualification (or equivalent). About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Associate Delivery Manager
National Highways - Birmingham, West Midlands
PermanentFull time
As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen internal digital capability within the Digital Technical Competence team. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the design, development, and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network. A key focus of this campaign is creating new opportunities. As a result, we are recruiting an Associate Delivery Manager. This is a pivotal role that will support the delivery of products and services by helping teams maintain momentum and focus. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will assist in removing blockers, facilitating agile practices, and promoting collaboration and continuous improvement. You'll develop your delivery management skills through hands-on experience, supported by guidance and mentorship, while contributing to the successful delivery of outcomes that matter. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office, based at any National Highways office location. Support planning and coordinating delivery activities, maintaining visibility and momentum across the team. Support Agile ceremonies and keep delivery boards, documentation and artefacts up to date. Identify and help resolve blockers, escalating risks and issues to the appropriate stakeholders. Prepare accurate reporting on delivery progress, risks, dependencies and key metrics. Support compliance, service assessments and stakeholder communication in line with relevant GDS/DDaT and National Highways standards. About you Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Experience planning and organising work across the delivery lifecycle. Proactive approach to identifying and raising risks, issues and blockers. Some experience working within an Agile team and using Agile methodologies and frameworks. Familiarity with delivery tools such as MS Project, Jira, Miro, Azure DevOps, Power BI and Office 365. About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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