Delivery Manager - Finance Transformation
The Salvation Army
ContractFull time
This is a fixed-term position until 31st July 2028 Working Pattern: Working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ Interview Date: To be confirmed Are you an experienced delivery professional who can turn complex transformation priorities into clear, achievable plans? We are looking for a Delivery Manager to play a key role in the Finance Transformation Programme. Reporting to the Finance Transformation Director, you will drive the coordinated day-to-day delivery of the programme's workstreams and initiatives from mobilisation through implementation and transition into business as usual. You will bring together multidisciplinary teams, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure outcomes are delivered to the agreed scope, quality, timescale and cost. The Finance Department comprises approximately 120 colleagues based at Territorial Headquarters and in regional teams across the UK. The Finance Transformation Programme is modernising structures, processes, controls, systems and ways of working to strengthen the services Finance provides to the wider organisation. Key responsibilities -Lead and coordinate the end-to-end delivery of transformation workstreams, ensuring clear scope, outcomes, milestones, ownership and acceptance criteria -Develop and maintain realistic plans covering business analysis, process and control changes, technology, data, testing, change and transition activity. -Coordinate activity across workstreams, internal specialists, delivery partners and suppliers; manage cross-programme dependencies; remove obstacles and maintain momentum and accountability. -Manage risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, decisions and changes, escalating promptly when delivery tolerances are threatened. -Monitor schedule, cost, quality, resources and delivery confidence, providing accurate forecasts and concise reports to programme governance. -Ensure appropriate controls, assurance, testing, business readiness and handover arrangements are in place before implementation. -Plan the transition into business as usual, including ownership, support, documentation and benefits measures. About you You will bring significant experience of delivering complex projects or workstreams within a transformation programme, ideally in a finance environment. You will be confident planning and controlling delivery across scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, risks and dependencies, and you will have successfully supported implementation and transition into business as usual. You will also have: -Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating internal specialists and external suppliers. -Strong judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills, balanced with appropriate governance. -Excellent stakeholder-management, negotiation and communication skills, including confidence working with senior leaders and governance groups. -Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. -Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams and project or delivery-management tools. -The flexibility to travel occasionally and stay overnight within the UK and Ireland. -The ability and willingness to work within, and be supportive of, the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army. Desirable experience -A recognised project, programme, agile or change-delivery qualification. -An understanding of finance functions, financial processes, governance, controls and service-delivery models. -Experience of systems, data, operating-model or process-transformation delivery. Our values; We are looking for someone whose approach reflects our values of integrity, accountability, compassion, passion, respect and boldness, and who can promote collaborative, transparent and outcome-focused ways of working. In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role, please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment will be subject to; -Satisfactory references -Relevant qualifications -Evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
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F&B and Procurement Manager
Caravan Restaurants and Coffee Roasters - London
£50,000 to £57,000 a year
PermanentFull time
F&B and Procurement Manager London | Reporting to the Commercial Director | £50,000 to £57,000 depending on experience + bonus About Caravan Since opening on Exmouth Market in 2010, Caravan has grown into an all-day dining restaurant and specialty coffee business, with soon to be 11 restaurants and our own roastery in North London. We’re known for globally inspired food, specialty coffee and genuine hospitality. We’re proudly B Corp certified and guided by our values: All Welcome, Well-Travelled, No Boundaries and Caravan of Love. Sustainability, diversity and community shape how we work, including sourcing half our coffee from female-led co-operatives and farmers. The role You’ll own the commercial performance of our food and beverage offer, protecting and growing our margins as we open more sites in and outside London. You’ll work closely with our Executive Chef, Development Chef, Group Bar Manager, Finance and Operations. Every menu change, supplier negotiation and system process will have your commercial thinking behind it. What you’ll do Own food and beverage GP% across all sites, spotting variances early and acting on them. Lead the commercial side of every menu change, from projections and costings to post-launch reporting. Cost new dishes with the Development Chef from the very first idea, so commercial thinking shapes development. Run regular pricing reviews against our competitor set and market trends. Manage supplier relationships across food, beverage and non-food spend, negotiating competitive terms and challenging price increases. Build KPI-led supplier agreements and bring on new suppliers who share our values, B Corp commitments and Code of Ethics. Own our recipe, stock and purchasing systems (currently Fourth), keeping allergen, calorie and costing data accurate. Work with Operations to improve stock-taking and wastage recording across sites. Partner with Finance on reporting, including the gap between actual and theoretical margin. Work with Sales & Events to ensure bespoke event menus meet our margin targets. Work with Marketing to unlock supplier-funded support for campaigns and promotions. About you Experience in procurement, F&B commercial or buying within multi-site hospitality or a similar environment. A track record of improving GP% and delivering savings through negotiation and menu management. Hands-on experience with F&B systems, and Fourth experience is a real plus. Strong on menu costing, recipe management, stock control and allergen compliance. Numerate, organised and confident challenging suppliers. Interested in sustainable and ethical sourcing, with B Corp awareness an advantage. CIPS or similar qualification ideal, but not essential. What we offer £50,000 to £57,000 depending on experience, plus a performance-related bonus. 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. Opportunity to shape the commercial future of a growing hospitality business. Dining perks and coffee discounts at Caravan Coffee Roasters. Financial wellbeing, mental health support and professional mentoring. Leadership development and real room to grow with us. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
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Corporate Reporting - Management Accountant
NHS Jobs - London
£34,186 to £37,389 a year
PermanentFull time
Support the Financial Management team in producing monthly management accounts by coordinating all central reporting functions & tasks including supporting audit sample requests. Support the requirement to keep Financial Management processes and tasks up to date, refreshed & completed. Support the Finance departments internal and external training requirements, working with internal and external finance colleagues to keep training materials up to date and to support CPD. Support any requirement for internal and external reporting requirements including board reports and NHSIEreturns. To be accountable to the Chief Financial Officer for the Divisions adherence to statutory accounting requirements, Department of Health and NHS Improvement accounting standards and Trust Standing Financial Instructions and other policies for internal control, corporate governance and reportingrequirements.
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Service Manager SWNS Division
NHS Jobs - London
£58,133 to £65,261 a year
PermanentFull time
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification referenced in the advert is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. please read carefully and match your skills and abilities before applying
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Project Manager – Prevention & Transformation
NHS Jobs - London
£75,328 to £86,114 a year
ContractFull time
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
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Assistant Visitor Operations Manager
House of Commons - Westminster, London
£31,529 to £34,913 a year
PermanentFull time
What you'll be doing As an Assistant Operations Manager, you will lead and support teams delivering exceptional visitor experiences at the heart of UK democracy. You'll manage and develop Visitor Engagement Assistants and Visitor Assistants, oversee daily operations, and ensure visitors receive a welcoming, accessible and high-quality service. Working closely with Visitor Experience Managers, you'll also support the delivery of projects, events and initiatives that help bring Parliament closer to the public. You'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing Parliament's programme of tours and talks, supporting team training, monitoring quality standards and helping colleagues deliver engaging experiences. Whether supervising operations, supporting visitors with access requirements or improving services, you'll help ensure every visitor has a positive and memorable experience. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year. Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97% Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns. What we're looking for Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team, creating a positive culture and supporting colleagues through coaching, training and ongoing development. Experience delivering excellent customer service, with a commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive and accessible experiences for a diverse range of visitors. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with visitors, colleagues and stakeholders. Ability to make sound decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced operational environment, adapting to changing priorities when needed. An organised, proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to balance day-to-day operations while supporting wider projects and team objectives. A collaborative mindset, with a passion for working with people, sharing best practice, contributing new ideas and helping to deliver engaging visitor experiences. How to Apply CV and Criterion Responses - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against criteria 1-4 in the Job Description. 500 words per criteria. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. 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. #LI-Onsite
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Assistant Back of House Manager
PPHE Hotel Group - London, London
PermanentFull time
Assistant Back of House Manager - Park Plaza Riverbank At Park Plaza, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. We now have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Back of House Manager with a passion for delivering consistent, high-quality work. You'll be a natural leader who inspires your team to achieve the highest standards. As our Assistant Back of House Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and effective operation of all back-of-house areas, ensuring they are delivered to the highest standards in line with hotel and departmental expectations. You'll manage kitchen operations, stock control, and equipment procurement, while maintaining full compliance with health and safety policies and reporting any maintenance issues to your line manager. What you'll receive: Competitive salary + Excellent Benefits Discounted PPHE hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends) F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party) Start with 30 days of holiday per year (pro rata) including bank holidays, increasing with years of service Two free meals per day Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream Recommend a friend scheme - up to £750! Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons 24/7 employee assistance programme Rota given 2 weeks in advance Benefit Hub - Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas. Free dry cleaning for work uniform Annual Staff parties and events Company pension plan & award-winning training Your Key Responsibilities as our Assistant Back of House Manager: Lead and supervise daily back-of-house operations across all kitchens. Train and develop team members to deliver consistent, high-quality service. Monitor and maintain stock levels of equipment and supplies. Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure operational needs are met. Conduct regular quality checks and audits of BOH areas and staff uniforms. Manage equipment procurement and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations. Support onboarding and training for new starters, ensuring timely reviews. Maintain accurate rotas and payroll records aligned with business needs. Implement cost-efficient initiatives and monitor departmental expenditure. Ensure compliance with pest control, waste management, and chemical safety procedures. What we're looking for: A strong relationship builder who keeps operations running smoothly. A team player who shares our values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Commitment, and Care. Previous experience as a Back of House Supervisor in a hotel or restaurant. Renowned for creating memorable moments, Park Plaza caters to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars. Park Plaza. Be part of it.
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Assistant Front Office Manager
PPHE Hotel Group - London, London
£42,000 to £42,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Assistant Front Office Manager At Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, we are all about creating stories and memories by delivering excellent and personal service to our guests. The friendly face of the 1023 bedrooms Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, as an Assistant Front Office Manager you will be responsible for assisting the Front Office Manager in all Front Office duties. With your flair and passion for delivering exceptional service, you will be someone with a helpful, can-do approach who leads from the front to ensure the Reception Team delivers a memorable experience for every guest. As our Assistant Front Office Manager, you will receive: Salary: Highly competitive plus incentive Heavily discounted hotel rates in Europe (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends) F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party) Start with 30 days of holiday per year - including bank holidays, increasing with years of service Two free meals per day Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream Recommend a friend scheme - up to £750 Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons Benefit Hub - Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas. Free dry cleaning for work uniform Annual Staff parties and events Company pension plan & award-winning training The ideal candidate for the Assistant Front Office Manager role will: Liaise with the relevant Front of House teams to ensure guest and colleague satisfaction, financial goals, and responsible business targets are met while ensuring the smooth running and robust strategic direction of the Front of House department Report directly to the Assistant Front of House Manager Manage and develop the team through planning and execution of payroll and rotas, recruitment, induction, training, appraisals, and performance management Demonstrate leadership through leading by example Clearly communicate operational and strategic information and ongoing customer feedback Empower the Front of House teams by providing an inspiring service culture through briefings, team meetings, and coaching Have excellent knowledge of Opera Have previous Assistant Front Office Manager or Reception Manager experience in a hotel Renowned for creating memorable moments, Park Plaza caters to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities that are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars. Park Plaza. Be part of it.
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Data Analytics & Insights Manager
Experis - Kingston upon Thames, London
£70 to £80 an hour
ContractFull time
Data Analytics & Insights Manager Contract | 12-Month Assignment | 40 Hours per Week About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Data Analytics & Insights Manager to join a major global transformation programme within a leading international consumer goods organisation. This role will play a key part in delivering a modern data and analytics capability, helping to transform the way business data is integrated, managed and reported across multiple markets. Working within a fast-paced programme environment, you will drive the successful delivery of data integration, reporting and insight initiatives, enabling better decision-making across the organisation. You'll collaborate with business leaders, product owners, data engineers and technical specialists to develop scalable solutions using modern cloud technologies, supporting the creation of a best-in-class data platform. The Role As the Data Analytics & Insights Manager, you will lead the delivery of data and reporting initiatives that support strategic business objectives. You'll be responsible for coordinating stakeholders, managing delivery activities and ensuring high-quality outcomes across a complex data landscape. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who combines strong programme and stakeholder management skills with a solid understanding of modern data, reporting and analytics environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the successful delivery of data integration, reporting and analytics initiatives across multiple workstreams. Manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks and issues, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule. Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements and deliver effective data solutions. Drive stakeholder engagement and provide regular status reporting to senior leadership. Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance reporting capabilities and maximise business value. Support data quality, governance and continuous improvement initiatives. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of programme objectives. Promote a data-driven culture by enabling access to trusted, meaningful business insights. About You We're looking for an experienced professional with a passion for data, delivery and business transformation. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering data, reporting, analytics or business intelligence projects within large organisations. Strong project or programme management experience, including planning, stakeholder management and risk mitigation. Experience working within Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience managing budgets, resources and delivery priorities. Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms, ideally Microsoft Azure. Ability to translate business requirements into practical data and reporting solutions. Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Desirable Experience Experience working with Azure, Databricks or modern data lakehouse architectures. Knowledge of data transformation and quality tools such as dbt and Great Expectations. Exposure to data engineering best practices, including CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience supporting large-scale business transformation programmes. Background in consumer goods, retail, supply chain or manufacturing environments. What You'll Bring A proactive, delivery-focused approach. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail and organisational capability. The confidence to challenge constructively and drive continuous improvement. A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme and help shape the future of data and analytics within a global organisation. You'll work with modern technologies, talented teams and senior stakeholders while delivering solutions that have a genuine business impact. If you're passionate about turning data into meaningful insights and driving successful business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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Portfolio Manager - Financial Services
Hays Specialist Recruitment - London, London
£626 to £626 a day
ContractFull time
Portfolio Manager Rate: £626 per day INSIDE Location: Remote Contract length: 6 months Clearance: BPSS Start date: ASAP Your new company You will be working with a Financial Services end client, supporting a portfolio of exit-related projects in a heavily governed environment. Your new role As Portfolio Manager, you will oversee and support a number of Project Managers delivering exit-related projects. These will cover areas including decommissioning, data extraction, data mapping, data cleansing and TUPE. The role requires strong ownership and coordination across multiple teams and suppliers, alongside effective governance, commercial management and executive-level reporting. Key responsibilities Support and coordinate Project Managers delivering a portfolio of exit-related projects. Oversee activities covering decommissioning, data extraction, mapping and cleansing. Coordinate internal SMEs, customer teams, third-party suppliers, architects, security teams and data owners. Own RAID management, decision logs and action tracking. Deliver clear executive reporting. Manage budgets and maintain strong commercial oversight. Manage audit evidence within a heavily governed programme environment. Support data management and issue resolution across the portfolio. Provide oversight of data activities including source-to-target mapping, profiling, reconciliation, validation and data quality assessments. Essential skills and experience Portfolio management experience within heavily governed programmes. Previous exit or transition experience in a data-focused environment. Experience of banking or Financial Services data initiatives. Strong experience of data extraction and data management. Understanding of: Source-to-target mapping Data profiling Reconciliation Data validation Data quality assessments Experience coordinating internal SMEs, customer teams, third-party suppliers, architects, security teams and data owners. Demonstrable ownership of RAID management, decision logs and action tracking. Strong executive reporting capability. Strong contractual and commercial acumen. Budget management experience. Experience managing audit evidence. Strong stakeholder management skills. Excellent attention to detail. What you'll get in return Rate: £626 per day Contract: 6 months Working arrangement: Remote IR35: Inside IR35 The opportunity to support a portfolio of data-focused exit projects within Financial Services. How to apply If you're interested in this opportunity, apply with your latest CV, availability and preferred location. If this role isn't quite right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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