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\n Watford or Manchester \n \n KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Legal, Tax and Advisory services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues we bring our creativity, insight and experience to solve our clients’ and communities’ biggest problems. We’ve been doing this for more than 150 years. \n Group Corporate Services (GCS) is the home for all internal support services that support the combined firm. Working with our Capability-led matrix and throughout the whole firm, GCS executes on our Group's strategic goals by enabling growth, protecting the firm and running operations effectively and efficiently, resulting in improved profitability. We do this using a ‘We are Group’ mindset. \n The People and Resourcing domain’s purpose is to enable the Group’s business strategy through its people. We maintain our position as an employer of choice by fostering a Values-led culture, enabling our people to thrive, and delivering a positive experience through the employee lifecycle. We are a strategic HR function that leverages digitisation, automation, and data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and productivity. \n \n Role overview \n Join KPMG UK’s Compensation team and help shape how we reward around 17,000 colleagues across the firm. Reporting to the Compensation Director, you’ll partner with senior stakeholders across the business and HR to deliver the UK compensation strategy, annual pay and bonus cycles, and transformation initiatives. You’ll bring strong analytics and market insight to shape the compensation agenda, influence decisions and challenge constructively delivering fair, competitive and commercially sustainable pay outcomes that support performance, profitability and efficiency. Working within a complex environment, as part of high performing, values led Reward team. \n \n What you’ll bring \n\n • Proven delivery: Experience in Compensation / Reward manager level roles within a complex organisation(s).\n, • Collaboration: Work in partnership with HRBPs, Reward / Compensation / Centres of Excellence and business leaders, embedding yourself in teams to co-own outcomes and deliver at pace.\n, • Influence and challenge with data and insights: Use analytics and market intelligence to shape recommendations, challenge thinking constructively and drive evidence-based decisions.\n, • Value-focused: Prioritise work that improves business performance, profitability and efficiency, balancing competitiveness with cost and risk.\n, • Proactive and outcome-focused: Anticipate needs, interpret what the data means (not just what it says) and provide clear, practical advice leaders can act on.\n, • Align strategy with execution: Translate business direction into practical plans, governance and delivery across annual cycles and change initiatives.\n\n \n What you’ll do \n\n • Partner with assigned client group(s) to provide end-to-end expert proactive compensation advice, including market trends, benchmarking, salary modelling, bonus schemes and pay gap analysis.\n, • Design, deliver and evolve, compensation programmes and outputs such as supporting bonus and incentive arrangements in in line with firm principles and market practice, focusing on value, consistency and measurable impact.\n, • Build a strong understanding of the commercial context and operating model of the areas you support, anticipating needs and proactively turning insight into clear recommendations and actions.\n, • Build trusted relationships with HR peers and senior stakeholders, influencing with data and insight and challenging constructively to deliver fair, consistent outcomes.\n, • Work closely with the business, HR peers, and wider people function co-owning decisions to deliver compensation activities and projects end to end.\n, • Lead elements of the annual salary and bonus review cycle, including design input, project management, modelling and delivery in line with firm strategy, timelines and governance.\n, • Create and maintain compensation tools and provide insights that improve decision-making and increase efficiency, working with our offshore team, automating processes where appropriate.\n, • Conduct market analysis, using survey data to support internal equity and external competitiveness.\n, • Support the Compensation Director in delivering strong governance and compliance across all compensation activity, ensuring documentation exists and policies are reviewed regularly and remains fit for purpose.\n, • Contribute to the ongoing development of the UK compensation strategy, principles and guidance, bringing insight from delivery, stakeholder feedback and external trends.\n, • Act as an escalation point and provide day to day direction / guidance / coaching to the Compensation Assistant Manager(s), particularly when aligned to your client group, and / or project workstream(s).\n, • Coach and develop, in the flow of work, the Compensation Assistant Managers, providing in the moment feedback, and quality assurance to support consistency and governance.\n, • Deliver high quality ad hoc compensation projects as required, prioritising effectively and focusing on outcomes that improve performance, profitability and efficiency.\n, • Work proactively with a high degree of autonomy, applying sound judgement with a solution focussed mindset, and escalating appropriately where needed.\n\n \n Skills and competencies \n\n • Experience managing a salary and bonus review cycle in a large, matrixed organisation.\n, • Proven experience in Compensation & Benefits / Reward Manager level roles within a complex, matrixed organisation(s). You must have UK Compensation market knowledge, experience and understanding.\n, • Experience using market benchmarking tools and working with HRIS data (for example Mercer, WTW or equivalent).\n, • Strong commercial acumen and a governance-minded approach, with awareness of UK pay and reporting considerations (e.g. equal pay, pay transparency and pay gap reporting).\n, • Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence credibly at senior levels.\n, • In-depth knowledge and understanding of salary surveys and compensation theory and practice.\n, • Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, able to translate complex analysis into clear messages for different audiences.\n, • Advanced Excel skills, including building robust cost and scenario modelling tools.\n, • Strong logical, analytical thinking, and peer to peer problem solving; is able to work through complex problems methodically.\n, • Works at pace, and is a self-starter, with the ability to maintain resilience and effectiveness during sustained periods of pressure, change or uncertainty.\n, • Can work proactively in ambiguity and a “just in time” environment, executing according to project plans with a high level of attention to detail.\n, • Proactively drives continuous improvement in tools, processes and all compensation activities.\n, • A team player who works collaboratively but also thrives working independently with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload effectively within a very busy, fast paced environment, across multiple demands.\n, • Takes responsibility for their actions and decisions.\n, • Has a can-do attitude and positive mindset.\n\n \n Find out more: \n Within Central Services we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below: \n\n • Central Services (KBS) at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/kpmg-business-services/\n, • Inclusivity and KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/\n, • KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/\n\n \n For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more: \n\n • Applying to KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/\n, • Tips for interview: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/application-advice/\n, • KPMG values: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/\n, • KPMG Competencies: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/\n, • KPMG Locations and FAQ: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals\n\n

ICT Infrastructure, Security and Operations Delivery Manager at Assistant Principal Officer level in the Civil Service. Infrastructure, Security and Operations Delivery.

Wiseman Family Office in Rickmansworth, England, is seeking an organised Office Manager / Personal Assistant to support the directors and oversee daily office operations.

Group 1 Automotive is seeking an Assistant Bodyshop Manager for our Borehamwood location. You will support the Bodyshop Manager in daily operations, focusing on efficient workflows and high-quality repairs. Candidates should have experience in an automotive Bodyshop and excellent leadership skills.

Store Manager | Watford | Lifestyle Retail | Up to £32,000 + Bonus Store Manager Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Store Manager to lead a busy lifestyle retail store in Watford. If you enjoy leading teams, driving sales and delivering outstanding customer service, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing retail business with genuine career progression. Whether you're currently a Store Manager or an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to take the next step, this role offers the chance to develop your career with a well established retailer. What's in it for you? Salary up to £32,000 plus bonus Generous staff discount Ongoing training and development Career progression opportunities 33 days holiday including bank holidays Additional employee benefits and wellbeing support The Role As Store Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day to day running of the store. You'll lead and develop your team, drive commercial performance and ensure customers receive an exceptional shopping experience. Key responsibilities include: Leading, motivating and developing a high performing team Driving sales, service and KPI performance Delivering outstanding customer service through coaching and leading by example Managing stock control, deliveries and replenishment Maintaining excellent visual merchandising and store standards Recruiting, training and developing team members Managing store operations, compliance and health & safety Analysing performance and implementing action plans to drive results Creating a positive and engaged team culture About You To be successful in this Store Manager role, you'll have: Previous experience as a Store Manager, Branch Manager, Assistant Manager or Retail Manager A proven track record of delivering sales growth and strong commercial results Experience leading, coaching and developing retail teams Strong organisational and communication skills A hands on approach with a passion for customer service The ability to thrive in a fast paced retail environment Experience within outdoor, sports, fashion or lifestyle retail would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from a wide range of retail backgrounds. If you're a passionate retail leader looking for your next challenge in Watford, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. BH37098

Job Title: Supply Chain Assistant Salary: £32,000 Benefits: 2 days WFH, 25 days holiday, career development opportunities, Location: Borehamwood Hours: Monday-Friday What you want to know about this employer • Join a well-established international business with an impressive portfolio of household brands and a strong reputation within Consumer Goods industry. • Become part of a collaborative Supply Chain team where you'll receive excellent training, broad exposure across the end-to-end supply chain and genuine opportunities to develop your career further. Purpose of the role This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive individual looking to build a career within Supply Chain. Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, you'll support the smooth flow of products from suppliers through to customers, ensuring stock is available, orders are processed efficiently and accurate information is maintained across SAP and internal systems. What you'll be doing • Supporting stock ordering and inventory management to ensure products are available to meet customer demand. • Liaising with suppliers, transport companies and third-party logistics providers to coordinate inbound deliveries. • Maintaining stock records and identifying any potential supply issues before they impact customers. • Assisting with purchase orders, forecasting and stock planning through SAP. • Supporting weekly stock meetings and communicating updates across the business. • Maintaining accurate product master data and supporting continuous improvement within the Supply Chain function. What we're looking for • Previous experience within Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing or Customer Operations. • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. • Confident communicating with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders. • Experience using SAP or another ERP system would be advantageous. • A proactive team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is keen to develop within Supply Chain. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted

Office Manager & Executive Assistant (HR, Recruitment & Operations). Bluegrid Utilities is looking for an organised, proactive and highly motivated Office Manager & Executive Assistant to become the operational backbone of our growing business. Previous experience as an Office Manager, Executive Ass

APCOA is seeking an experienced Assistant Contract Manager in East Hertfordshire to support contract delivery, manage frontline teams, and ensure high standards of service. You will work with the Contract Manager to drive operational excellence, supervise staff, and maintain client relationships acr

Assistant Distribution Manager for their Greene King contract in Greenford. The successful candidate will supervise transport operations, lead teams, ensure safety standards, and optimize resource utilization while driving performance and engagement.

You will assist the Site Manager with planning, programming site activities, and deputise when needed to uphold quality and schedule. Taylor Wimpey is seeking a capable Site Supervisor to efficiently manage field operations, oversee subcontractors, and ensure material availability in line with the c

Assistant Operations Manager – Motorsport Manufacturing. Assistant Operations Manager – Motorsport Manufacturing. Lead, motivate, and manage a small operations team to deliver high‑quality products on time.

Prior experience in hazardous waste operations is required.

Project Manager / Senior Site Manager. This is a good opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking for a new challenge, or a Site Manager with the experience and ambition to progress into a Project Management role. Site Managers who are ready to take the next step into Project Management.

Must have experience working as a Project Manager for Central Laboratories either for a CRO, Pharmaceutical or Biotech company. Precision for Medicine is hiring a Project Manager, Central Laboratory Services to work remotely from Poland, Serbia, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, or the UK. Prepares and ma

What you'll doOwn the product signal end-to-end: Transform raw feedback and friction from operations and customers into clear, prioritized, and actionable insights for Product Managers. Sitting at the intersection of product, engineering, operations, and Go-To-Market (GTM), you own the end-to-end op

Precision for Medicine is hiring a Project Manager, Central Laboratory Services to work remotely from Poland, Serbia, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, or the UK. Prepares and maintains process documents and mentors junior Project Managers. Must have experience working as a Project Manager for Central Lab

SummaryThe Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for leading and executing the administration and improvement of the systems, tools and processes that power our teams. Job-ID: 490fa6aa-a8de-4ab9-91cc-a02218127f00Reference: c7498ab1-d8da-419a-a67f-962c0ee66cbfTeam: Operations CoreLocation: Ir

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Day to day oversight of the assigned Collateralised Loan Obligations (“CLOs”) and /or loan portfolios to ensure high Client Experience LevelsTransaction Management: - Cash & Trade (Loans, Bonds etc) Management Oversight – ability to

As an Operations Manager you'll own the operational outcome of some of Deel's most strategic customers, ensuring they launch successfully and continue to operate efficiently as they grow. Job-ID: 3f88f2f7-a482-4239-8fad-82be5ac217bdReference: ddab31b3-e0e6-42e6-a780-fb65be5f9612Team: Customer Operat

Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)Experience in operations, program management, or service delivery within complex, matrixed organizations5+ years in a people leadership role managing prog

PurposeAs a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of projects within Causeway to meet the current and future needs of the organisation. As a Project Manager, you may need to deliver several projects concurrently, so the ability to prioritise and manage your time is k

Proclinical is seeking an Operations Manager GMP Quality to oversee quality operations and assurance activities, ensuring compliance with GMP standards for the manufacture, packaging, testing, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. Represent Quality Operations during regulatory inspec

Job Description The General Manager role will include operational decision making through to professional development and succession planning, with a key mandate to supply and service the customer network across London. The Successful Applicant The successful General Manager will live within a commu

Ensure compliance with GMP, data integrity guidelines, and corporate standards for QC operations. Help bring science to life and join a leading pharmaceutical company to play a key role in QC Project Management that drives healthcare innovation!Proclinical is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to l

Main duties of the jobThe Operations Manager will play a key role in the day-to-day running of Everest House Surgery, ensuring services operate safely, efficiently and effectively while supporting the Practice Manager and GP Partners in delivering the practices priorities. Job summaryEverest House S

This role is in ManchesterIn this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:Manage end-to-end API onboarding projects from intake through testing and production go-liveCreate and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure on-time deliveryAct as t

Project Manager, Professional Services for UKI EMEA, is a vital member of the local account team as she/he manages the day-to-day operations of key customer projects with responsibility for tracking project status and profitability, coordinating project resources, managing client expectations, and l

Basic information Location Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Reading, Southampton, St Albans Business Line Enabling Functions Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published

Mission: The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-risk customer projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with business and customer objectives.

Adobe Project ManagerThe ChallengeThe Project Manager will work directly with our customers and system integration partners to initiate and lead their digital marketing and transformation projects using the Adobe Marketing and Commerce Solutions.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:These responsibilities and accountabilities collectively empower the Project Manager to effectively drive project success and contribute to the growth and excellence of the Product Certification business stream. Join us and make a difference too!Purpose of the

Senior Project Manager – Key Responsibilities:- Manage a range of projects covering a variety of areas, including business change and transformation- Lead on the merger and integration of newly acquired businesses - Manage and work cross functionally to ensure the successful delivery of business i

Basic information Location Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Reading, St Albans Business Line Enabling Functions Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 04-Aug-2026 Req # 22501 Job description Connect to your IndustryDo you thrive on developing creat

Key ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager will build successful partnerships with the client business leads and key decision makersPrepare and oversee the status of all client projects and ensure these are delivered on-timeProactively negotiate with new and existing suppliers to drive down costsOverse

As a Senior Project Manager within the Lending business, you will lead the delivery of large, complex client projects across the full lending lifecycle.

Additionally, the Senior Project Manager needs to collaborate with the extended project team, ensuring actions are clearly delegated and that resource/quality issues are escalated in a timely fashion to relevant colleagues and Senior Managers. Job Purpose Job PurposeThe Senior Project Manager is

We are currently seeking a Technical project Manager to join our team in Across EMEA, United Kingdom (GB-UKM), United Kingdom (GB). We seek a traditional project manager who can help the team focus on the task at hand and lay out the critical path for the team.

This Operations Strategy Manager will report to the Senior Director Operations Strategy for the Industrial Solutions Segment. As a member of the Industrial Solutions Operations Strategy team, you will contribute to our growth strategy, competitiveness, and operations performance by working on strate

About the RoleWe are seeking a Project Manager with strong Transition and Pre‑Sales experience to initiate, plan and lead projects that deliver to time, cost and quality. You will also play an important role in the pre‑sales process, working closely with the Pre‑Sales Programme Manager, bid so

We are currently seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to join our Energy team across any of our UK offices. See the link for more information on our Energy sector teams: Stantec Energy Transition - UKAbout the RoleAs a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of delivering complex ener

This role blends construction engineering, planning, project management, contract management and facilities management in line with build, maintain, sustain principles.You should have significant project or programme management, construction or engineering experience with a demonstrated record of ma

Are you passionate about impacting the health and lives of patients around the world? Do you take a consultative approach to trial management, proving to be a valuable partner in trial operational delivery?Precision for Medicine are looking to hire a Clinical Project Manager / Senior Clinical Projec

Essential Skills and Qualifications· Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar Project Manager role within the water industry· APM PMQ (or equivalent project management qualification)· SMSTS (CITB)· CSCS (Manager Level)·

KEY EXPECTATIONSHolds a current Workday HCM or Financials and Workday Project Manager certifications as well as additional training with the goal of becoming an expert in Workday's Implementation Methodology and leverage it on all engagementsManage the implementation of 2+ simultaneous projectsDemon

Key Responsibilities:Senior PM Support: Work hand-in-hand with the Senior PM to oversee daily operations, assist with resource allocation, and help maintain project documentation, plans, and budgets. DescriptionWe are recruiting for a Contract Project Manager for a contract to start ASAP. Role Overv

UE08: 50,253 - 61,759 per annumCorporate Services Group / Estate DepartmentFull time: 35 hours per weekOpen ended (permanent)The Opportunity:The Estates Department of the University of Edinburgh has an exciting opportunity within the Estates Operations team for someone with a proven track record to

The RoleThe Senior Project Manager, Technical Services, is a critical member of Duetto's Technical Services team, responsible for driving successful customer integrations and migrations. The project manager will manage complex, enterprise-level projects, ensuring seamless connectivity and smooth tra

Our client is seeking an Assistant Manager to support and enhance their insurance operations across Jersey and Guernsey. Key Skills and Experience Portfolio Manager: Experience in overseeing and optimising insurance portfolios, monitoring performance, and supporting strategic decision-making to ens