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Introduction \n \n Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. \n \n \n The Role: \n \n This role will report to the Head of Quality Health, Safety & Environmental supporting the Saab Seaeye underwater robotics business unit in Fareham. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • \n Develop, maintain and continuously improve HSE management systems, policies, standards and procedures across the organisation. \n • \n Ensure compliance with all applicable HSE legislation, regulations, industry standards and customer requirements. \n • \n Ensure compliance with Saab Group HSE standards, governance requirements and corporate expectations. \n • \n Promote a positive HSE culture through visible leadership, engagement, coaching and effective communication. \n • \n Lead delivery of the HSE strategy, objectives, monitor HSE performance, analyse trends, report KPIs and drive improvement initiatives. \n • \n Prepare HSE reports and performance data for leadership teams and management reviews. \n • \n Identify HSE competency requirements and coordinate training, awareness and development programmes. Ensure effective HSE induction and onboarding processes for employees, contractors and visitors. \n • \n Lead internal audits, inspections and compliance verification activities across all business functions and coordinate and support customer, regulatory, certification body and corporate compliance audits. \n • \n Provide expert HSE advice, guidance and support to managers, employees and project teams. \n • \n Support development of safe systems of work, method statements and operational risk assessments. \n • \n Lead hazard identification, risk assessment and risk reduction activities across projects and operations. \n • \n Ensure High Voltage activities are effectively planned, controlled and conducted in compliance with applicable legislation, standards and safe systems of work. \n • \n Lead machinery safety programmes, including PUWER compliance, guarding, interlocks, inspections, maintenance controls and lockout/tagout arrangements. \n • \n Ensure new manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment and facilities are safely introduced through structured risk assessments. \n • \n Ensure ergonomic risks are assessed and controlled during the design, development and implementation of manufacturing processes and workplace activities. \n • \n Integrate HSE requirements into New Product Introduction activities, ensuring risks are identified and controlled throughout design, industrialisation and production readiness. \n • \n Ensure offsite activities, customer operations and field work are effectively planned and controlled. \n • \n Manage incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. \n • \n Monitor environmental performance, including energy, emissions, waste, resource efficiency and compliance. \n • \n Drive sustainability initiatives and embed environmental considerations throughout the product lifecycle. \n • \n Manage REACH, RoHS and hazardous substance compliance requirements and product stewardship obligations. \n • \n Oversee contractor, supplier and supply chain HSE performance and compliance. \n • \n Support bids, engineering projects, emergency preparedness, wellbeing programmes, 6S activities and stakeholder engagement. \n\n \n Qualifications and Skills: \n\n • \n 5-10 Years in a manufacturing/engineering environment \n • \n Internal auditing \n • \n Working with (and being audited by) external accreditation bodies \n • \n Detailed knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 \n • \n HSE related qualification (e.g. via NEBOSH) \n • \n Environmental related qualification (e.g. IEMA Cert in environmental management) \n • \n Excellent motivator, team builder and the ability to drive cultural transformation \n • \n Knowledge of the offshore energy market (Desirable) \n\n \n \n By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview. \n \n

Audio Visual Engineer \n\n • Field-Based – South (Oxford / Southampton / Poole / Brighton)\n, • Company Van Provided\n, • Travel Required\n\n ?As one of our AV Regional Engineers, you’ll play a key role in shaping and supporting our expert installation and service engineering team. Living our Customer First value, you’ll ensure every project is delivered to the highest technical standards, with quality, care, and attention at the heart of everything we do. \n This is a field-based role, primarily covering Oxford in the northeast of the region to Southampton in the south, it will also with regular national travel as projects require. To support you, a company van is provided, fully equipped to help you hit the ground running. \n You’ll work closely with our Engineering Management team, Chief Engineer, and Project Managers, bringing a Smart and Commercial mindset to every decision ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and right first time. \n This is a field based role, so you’ll need to be comfortable travelling across the your designated area but there may also be other UK travel and staying away from home between 1-4 nights per week, depending on project requirements. In return, you’ll enjoy variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact on projects that truly matter — with all expenses paid. \n At Vivedia, we believe in being Dependable, Friendly, and Simple — trusting our people to take ownership, make the right calls, and communicate clearly. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support to thrive, and empower you to truly own the problem, always doing what’s right for our customers and our business. \n What you'll do \n\n • Be the first field response to technical issues at sites in your areas, resolving problems with care and urgency\n, • Build strong relationships with customer-site staff, becoming a trusted point of contact for technical support\n, • Lead installations and upgrades, ensuring systems are set up to Vivedia’s standards and ready for use\n, • Conduct site surveys to assess equipment needs and plan improvements\n, • Train site staff on daily operations and basic system functionality, empowering them to deliver seamless services\n, • Maintain and replenish the kit in company vehicles, and take pride in keeping the vehicles clean and road-ready\n, • Support AV events at venues, ensuring smooth operation and high-quality delivery\n, • Collaborate with our creative team to test and deliver content in the correct formats\n, • Document issues and feedback to help improve future solutions\n, • Communicate clearly with venue staff and customers, demonstrating equipment and supporting future\n, • sales conversations\n, • Assist with rack builds and prep at head office when needed\n, • Provide feedback to developers, testers, and delivery teams to support product improvements\n, • Support the launch of new features and help manage change for those impacted\n, • Help identify risks and issues, and contribute to solutions\n, • Offer support to the wider Vivedia team on quieter site days\n, • Maintain open communication with stakeholders across the business\n, • Be hands-on, proactive, and ready to help wherever needed\n\n What you'll bring \n\n • Prior AV experience, especially with video and projection systems\n, • Experience with system setup, user training, and troubleshooting\n, • Ability to document procedures and train others effectively\n, • Basic skills in video editing, presentation creation, and Photoshop\n, • An eagerness to learn new technologies and expand your skill set\n, • A proactive and resourceful mindset, quick to identify issues and develop practical solutions\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and compassionately\n, • Strong attention to detail in planning, execution, and quality assurance\n, • Willingness to travel regularly across the UK\n, • Full UK driving licence\n\n Apply now and help us turn AV Engineering into something extraordinary. \n What we offer \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Company van provided\n, • Flexible working hours\n, • Career growth opportunities\n, • Learning & development\n, • Parental leave\n, • Tech & equipment provided\n, • Free tea, coffee & fruit\n, • Company events & team building\n\n Our Values at Vivedia \n\n • Customer First – Families and customers are at the heart of everything we do\n, • Dependable – We respond fast, get it right first time, and do what we say\n, • Friendly – Professional, human, and collaborative\n, • Simple – Clear communication, plain English, no fluff\n, • Smart – Experts in our field who innovate and share best practice\n, • Commercial – Honest, value-driven partnerships that put service before profit\n

Our Client are a UK HQ'd Tech Provider for Financial Services, who are looking for a Business Continuity Manager to join their team on a permanent basis in Portsmouth. \n \n Reporting to the Head of Assurance, the Business Continuity Manager (BCM) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organisation's business continuity and resilience framework across internal operations and client-managed infrastructure. \n \n The role ensures that systems, services, and processes remain resilient against disruption, meet regulatory expectations, and align with evolving risks including cybersecurity and AI usage. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Business Continuity Strategy & Governance, conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Risk Assessments.\n, • System Audits & Assurance with Continuity Exercises & Testing\n, • Monitoring, Reporting & Executive Communication.\n\n \n Key Requirements: \n \n\n • Solid experience in continuity management within a service delivery or operations capacity, with a focus on continuity testing and governance ideally in a professional services or regulated environment.\n, • Expertise in ISO 22301 standards\n, • Background in conducting business impact analyses and maturity assessments.\n\n \n

To act as Master aboard the Company hovercraft, to operate and navigate in a safe, efficient and professional manner, taking into account the weather conditions and the operating limitations of the vessels being operated. \n \n To implement the company Safety and Environmental protection policy. Hold accountability as Master for the standards in safety, safety culture and professionalism. To deliver ISM training and promote a Just Culture, leading by example at all times. \n \n To provide leadership, motivation, training and guidance to marine and ground operations staff. To lead the development of operational standards, and to administer and deliver the training of new practices. \n \n To liaise with the engineering department in order to provide a reliable, safe and efficient hovercraft service for our customers. \n \n To maintain currency in respect of own qualifications and certification, emergency procedures, craft maintenance, nautical publications and compliance including the ISM code and Company Quality and Safety Management System. \n \n To hold responsibility for specific areas of the business as designated by the Head of Marine Operations to assure compliance with maritime legislation and manage company marine assets in the most effective and efficient manner. \n \n To discharge Master’s responsibilities and accountability both afloat and ashore, and \n promote the role of the hovercraft Master, by way of visibility and engagement with our customers and stakeholders. \n \n Main areas of responsibility \n Operations \n\n • To operate and navigate the Company hovercraft to the highest standards and consistent with company standard operating procedures.\n, • To provide leadership in an emergency situation.\n, • To deliver operational efficiency and punctuality.\n, • To remain fully conversant with the craft operating and emergency systems and procedures.\n, • To maintain current knowledge of the relevant legislation.\n, • To work closely with Management, Engineers, crew and other staff in order to maintain an efficient, safe and reliable hovercraft service.\n, • To maintain up to date local knowledge including tidal and weather information as well as local notices to mariners and by laws. To provide flexibility to deal with unusual circumstances that would otherwise disrupt services.\n\n Crew \n\n • To train, examine and drill crew members in order to provide the highest levels of safety for our customers. To strive for consistent crewing standards across the company.\n, • To provide leadership and motivation in order that the highest safety and operating standards are achieved. To verify and monitor crew performance. To provide support and guidance to develop crew members and promote a culture of continuous improvement.\n, • To provide expertise, leadership and guidance to less experienced staff.\n, • To be accountable for the delivery of the onboard customer experience and lead the development of the company’s service delivery.\n\n Safety and Compliance \n\n • To provide expert advice to all levels of the Company to ensure the highest safety standards.\n, • Regularly review the Company Safety Management System (SMS) and identify areas for improvement. Propose and deliver amendments to the SMS.\n, • Regularly review the Company Quality Management System and identify areas for improvement. Propose and deliver amendments to the QMS.\n, • To monitor all aspects the hovercraft operation from a safety and environmental perspective and to make the management aware of any concerns.\n, • To attend and support company Health & Safety Meetings. To comply with any changes in legislation or procedures including maintaining and gaining further qualifications if required.\n, • To ensure the prompt circulation of relevant company operations and safety communications within the pilot and crew teams.\n\n General \n\n • Customer Services - to develop and maintain the highest standards and handle all reasonable customer relations issues at local level (Special attention is required to delay management and ensuring announcements, notices and information are given in a timely manner)\n, • Uniform Standards - to represent the Company in a professional manner and to act as an ambassador for Hovertravel.\n\n \n Experience/ Minimum qualifications required \n In order to take command of a company hovercraft on this route an individual must hold one of the following STCW95 Certificates of Competence (CoC): \n\n • Master II/2 or II/3 or\n\n \n\n • Master II/3, limited to “Hovercraft less than 500 GT on near-coastal voyages only”. Holders of appropriate UK qualifications may apply to obtain this CoC issued by the MCA under STCW regulation II/3 as stated in MSN1856 and with reference to Annex D therein.\n\n \n\n • Master II/2 or II/3 - Upgrade without Examination\n, • Chief Mate II/2 or II/3 - Upgrade without Examination\n, • OOW II/1 (Unlimited) - Upgrade requires a pass in MCA Orals Examination ‘D’\n, • Royal Navy Navigation Watch Certificate or Command Qualification (STCW II/1) – Upgrade requires a pass in MCA Orals Examination ‘D’ and additional requirements - see MSN 1856 Annex D\n\n Additionally, a UK MCA issued CeC as Master is acceptable. The STCW 95 Master II/2 or II/3 CoC issued by a foreign government must be maintained. \n \n A candidate is required to successfully complete HSC Type Rating Training as a trainee Master on the company hovercraft. This comprises of a minimum of 25 hours basic hovercraft training followed by at least 100 hours under supervision on the route as well as 20 hours additional radar training specific to high-speed operations. \n \n A successful candidate will be issued with a HSC Type Rating Certificate (TRC) appropriate to the type of hovercraft, this will be endorsed by the MCA. \n As well as the training above a Master is also required to hold; \n\n • A certificate of medical fitness (ENG1)\n, • An Elementary First-Aid Certificate\n, • A GMDSS Restricted Radio Operators license\n, • A Personal Sea Survival certificate (PST)\n\n \n Post qualification, Masters will complete a Line-check with an HSC Type Rating Examiner at least once every twelve months for each type of craft used on the route (this term is shorter for trainee and inexperienced Masters). The line-check provides an opportunity to carry out emergency procedures and test emergency systems that would otherwise very rarely be used. The line-checks will include but not be limited to the following; \n\n • General handling of the hovercraft\n, • Engine failures\n, • Engine fire procedures\n, • Emergency communications\n, • Steering failure.\n, • Towing, anchoring and mooring.\n, • Search and Rescue operations and equipment\n, • Evacuation procedure.\n, • Security procedures\n, • Post crisis procedure\n

Your role will be to plan for and lead the team and third-party resources in the maintenance and management of ground equipment, vehicles and spare parts required to support flying operations, customer flying operations, and the modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul of ULTRA Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). This will take place both at the main base location and at deployed locations. The capability will be based at the base location, with subordinate stores of equipment at deployed locations that may require periodic on-site inspection and management. Responsibilities Planning, Leading and Conducting The disposition of all aircraft fleet support vehicles, ground support equipment (including ground control stations, communication equipment and refuelling equipment), tools and spare parts to enable flying operations globally. Managing the allocation and recording of ground support equipment (and vehicles) for Flight and MMRO operations. Completion of scheduled maintenance, calibration and, where required, compliance inspections of aircraft fleet support vehicles and ground support equipment. Management of repair for faults found on aircraft fleet support vehicles and ground support equipment. Management of the relationship with Procurement for the supply of third-party maintenance of vehicles and ground support equipment. The disposition of spares for base modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MMRO). Management of the relationship with Procurement for the supply of spare parts for MMRO and packs for operational deployment. The disposition of spares for deployed aircraft operations support. Management of all spare parts for base MMRO and deployed aircraft operations using the relevant electronic inventory management system (ERP). Collation of feedback on spares support and ground equipment allocation and configuration for deployments. Completion and maintenance of relevant aircraft support equipment electronic records. Continued management of work and stores spaces, ensuring cleanliness and tidiness are maintained. Conduct of all activity within your area of responsibility in a safe manner and in accordance with the Health and Safety agenda. Responsible for Other responsibilities as agreed with your manager. Working in accordance with our values, policies, procedures and guidelines. Supervision and approval of work conducted by subordinate technicians. Leadership & Continuous Improvement Lead, mentor and develop the Fleet Support and Spares Team to achieve departmental and organisational objectives, establishing key targets for the team and supporting growth in line with business pace. Ensure currency with all relevant industry practices and promote a continuous-learning approach to personal and team development. Provide a leading example of adherence to company policies and culture, and promote an open and transparent approach to reporting safety concerns and risks. Act as a subject matter expert in support of the Head of Modification, Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul and Availability (MMRO&A). Manager's Responsibilities Operational Delivery Set clear team goals aligned with MMRO&A targets and business strategy. Oversee day-to-day operations or project delivery within your function. Balance resource planning, risk management and deadlines in a fast-paced, agile environment. Manage Functional Areas Own the delivery of critical functional or technical areas (e.g., project timelines, compliance, technical direction). Ensure outcomes meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements. Contribute Expertise Serve as a subject matter expert within the Fleet Support and Spares area. Guide and influence teams through technical leadership or coordination. Drive Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with other managers (MMRO and Flight Ops) to align priorities and workflows. Ensure effective two-way communication between your team and other team management. Maintain Standards and Promote Continuous Improvement Uphold documentation, quality and compliance standards across your area. Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency or scalability. Identify opportunities for improving tools, systems or processes. Encourage team innovation and feedback within a scale-up environment. Uphold Values and Safety Champion company values: Purpose, Agile, Resilient, Team, Safe. Ensure all team members comply with HSE standards and quality requirements. Lead and Develop People Manage, coach and support your team. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews and career development planning. Set goals for direct reports and support them in setting goals for their teams. Foster a high-performance, inclusive and respectful team culture. Qualifications & Experience Experienced in managing vehicle fleets, tool inventories and support equipment (air, automotive, marine or rail). Experienced in conducting vehicle fleet, tool inventory and support equipment maintenance and husbandry. Experience applying fleet management systems (availability management, deployment, fault reporting). Experienced user and (desirable) administrator of spare parts inventory management systems (ERP or similar). Ability to adapt and learn new skills. Empathetic and skilled communicator, experienced in explaining and managing competing priorities. Highly desirable: willingness to periodically operate from remote locations (UK or overseas, at the employee's discretion). Experienced Microsoft Office user. Familiar with project/progress management software (e.g., ERP tools). Right to work in the UK. Vetting and security clearance as required by role, location or client. Other The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the company. The job description may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation. Professional Development You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements. TPBN1_UKTJ

Head Of Risk – Portsmouth – Hybrid working – 2 days Onsite - Initial 6 months FTC Purpose Of Role To design, implement and manage the delivery of the client health and safety, risk, loss prevention and compliance strategies, in all business areas, to support the clients business

Head of Financial Operations Core3 is delighted to be working with a growing, private equity-backed business to recruit a Head of Financial Operations to join its finance leadership team. Why join our client This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of its growth. As Head of Financial Operations, you'll lead a critical function while helping shape the future of finance through a major systems transformation. You'll combine operational leadership with continuous improvement, driving efficiencies, strengthening controls, and creating scalable processes that support the next phase of the business's growth. How you'll make an impact • Lead the day-to-day financial operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash and Banking, • Own working capital performance, cash flow forecasting, and treasury activities, • Drive financial control across transactional finance processes, • Lead the implementation of a new finance system, supporting process design, testing, and successful delivery, • Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve operational efficiency, • Oversee month-end activities across the transactional finance function, • Support audit requirements and maintain a strong control environment, • Develop and lead a high-performing transactional finance team, • Partner with stakeholders across the business to improve finance processes and performance, • Prepare the finance function for the future integration of payroll Why you're a great fit • Significant experience leading transactional finance or financial operations teams, • Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management, treasury, and financial controls, • Experience leading finance transformation or ERP implementation projects, • Proven ability to improve processes, automate activities, and strengthen financial controls, • Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment, • A proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset What you'll get in return As Head of Financial Operations, you'll join a business where you'll have the opportunity to influence how finance operates while playing a key role in its continued growth. • £80,000-£90,000 salary, • 20% annual bonus, • Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the office, • Opportunity to lead a significant finance transformation programme, • Clear opportunity to shape processes, systems, and the wider finance function, • Supportive leadership team within a growing private equity-backed business We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we'll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact / 0117 213 0300. Visit to view all our finance opportunities. JBRP1_UKTJ

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Your New Company An established and highly respected multi-site organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Risk to lead its enterprise risk, health & safety and compliance agenda during a period of transformation and strategic change. Operating across a complex and regulated environment, the organisation is committed to protecting its people, customers, reputation and long-term sustainability through the delivery of robust governance, risk and compliance frameworks. Your New Role As Head of Risk, you will take ownership of the organisation's enterprise risk management framework, ensuring risks are effectively identified, assessed, mitigated and monitored across operational, project, departmental and strategic levels. You will work closely with senior leadership and the Board to shape risk appetite, strengthen governance and embed a proactive risk culture throughout the business. Alongside enterprise risk leadership, you will be responsible for overseeing the organisation's health & safety strategy, ensuring policies, procedures and compliance programmes are effectively implemented across a multi-site operation. You will provide expert guidance to senior stakeholders, support regulatory compliance activities and drive continuous improvement across risk, resilience and assurance functions. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and enhancing the enterprise risk management framework. Advising senior leadership and Board members on risk exposure and mitigation strategies. Developing and implementing organisational health & safety programmes. Driving compliance monitoring and assurance activities. Supporting business continuity and resilience planning. Managing relationships with regulators, external stakeholders and specialist advisors. Leading and developing a high-performing risk and compliance team. Delivering meaningful risk reporting, KPIs and management information to support decision-making. What You'll Need to Succeed To be successful, you will be a proven risk leader with significant experience operating within a complex, regulated or multi-site environment. You will bring a strong background in enterprise risk management together with substantial health & safety expertise. You'll ideally possess: Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise risk frameworks. Strong health & safety leadership experience, ideally supported by relevant professional qualifications. Experience working within a regulated environment. A track record of embedding risk, compliance and assurance programmes across diverse stakeholder groups. Excellent communication and influencing skills with the gravitas to engage at Board level. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance risk management with business objectives. * Previous leadership experience with responsibility for developing high-performing teams. What You'll Get in Return • 6-month fixed-term contract Hybrid working with 2 days per week in Portsmouth Opportunity to influence organisational strategy at executive level Exposure to a broad enterprise risk, governance and health & safety remit The chance to make a meaningful impact during a significant period of business change What You Need to Do Now If you're an experienced enterprise risk and health & safety professional looking for a senior leadership opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply with your base location and up-to-date CV. You will need to be immediately available or on short notice. 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 (url removed)

Description Are you an experienced Commercial & Contracts Officer looking for a role where you can make a real difference? As a Commercial & Contracts Officer, you will support ongoing projects and ensure that delivery teams have the commercial support needed to manage risks as projects mature. The role will also involve customer-fronting activities and will support other areas of the business as required, working closely with Project Managers and the In-Service Support Team to drive obligations. Key Responsibilities Ensure all Agreements e.g. Non-Disclosure, Sales/Purchasing, Consulting, Licensing, Master, Sub-contracts and other similar forms of legal agreements are drafted, negotiated and agreed in accordance with CMS2 requirements and processes and follow the CMS2 approval process. Provide contract management expertise to the Project Management, In-Service Support and Engineering teams. Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company and Group policies. Support contract handover from the Sales team including preparation of contract summary documentation and obligation tracking tools. Providing commercial guidance to the delivery team at meetings making them aware of obligations. Ensure all new contracts are logged onto the company databases, ensuring CMS2 are regularly advised of contract awards. Provide reporting and support to the Head of Commercial. Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters. Act as “middleman” between employees and customers, ensuring timely review and approval/reconciliation of variations. Hold regular commercial reviews and provide guidance on contract matters to Project management teams ensuring Project Managers and operational staff are aware of the commercial implications of contract matters. Ensure the Head of Commercial is aware of all commercial risks and report the status of any ongoing action plans. Maintain contractual records and documentation of all contract correspondence. Provide support to the bid process, including end to end review of all proposals to ensure risks are identified, understood and mitigated. Ensure all bids issued comply with the CMS2 approvals processes. Work with Project Managers to identify, draft and agree change notes in line with contract requirements, maintaining a detailed change log for each contract. Act as a point of contact for any contractual disputes, including LDs, late payments, warranty claims etc. Escalate to the appropriate senior management. Ensure that terminated/expired contracts are properly exited and all ongoing obligations are fully identified and understood. General activities: Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business. Carrying out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business. Follow company procedures, standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain continuous professional development to ensure knowledge is up to date. Act as an ambassador for the company in all interactions with customers and the public. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential: At least 3 years’ experience working in a commercial role Comfortable negotiating face to face with customers. Risk management including application and interpretation of contract terms for relevant business environment Strong understanding of legal terms and conditions, and good drafting skills Have a good understanding of MoD commercial practises including Defence Conditions (DEFCONS) and the Single Source Regulations. Desirable: Computer literate in all Microsoft packages Worked for a defence supplier Knowledge and experience of working with MoD tendering processes Tender support Role travel requirements: Some travel to other Science Group offices in the UK may occasionally be required. Other requirements: Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK Candidates must have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level. To gain SC clearance you will normally have had to have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Candidates must be able to obtain a basic security check which will normally require you to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years. Benefits At CMS2 we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. Alongside our competitive salaries we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, Company Profit Share Scheme, Generous Holiday Allowance, Employee Assistance Programme, 24 Hour access to GP and Mental Health support along with access to hundreds of high street discounts and more. As a business our people are our biggest asset, and we aim to nurture and develop our staff to achieve their full potential

Procurement Officer (Location: Gosport, Hampshire) The role: We are looking to appoint a Procurement Officer to support our Procurement Department, covering administrative duties and coordination of procurement tasks and process to assist the team. This newly created role is based to our Head Office, Gosport, Hampshire, with some home working available and provides an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the efficient delivery of procurement services. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining procurement records, supporting supplier management, assisting with purchasing activities, and ensuring compliance with organisational procedures and procurement best practice. The role will require the post holder to build positive and creditable working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, have excellent organisational and planning skills, able to communicate at all levels and be comfortable positively challenging when there are issues evident on delivery to timelines. Our Procurement processes are going through some radical changes in line with new Procurement legislation and to ensure the end-to-end procurement process is fit for purpose in an expanding organisation. Some occasional travel to other sites may be required. Therefore, a full (preferably clean) driving licence is essential for the successful candidate. Responsibilities: • Research and identify potential suppliers/vendors., • Assist in the procurement process for materials, supplies, and services., • Maintain a comprehensive supplier database., • Help in creating and processing purchase orders, from reviewing, tracking, and monitoring order status for on-time delivery. Escalate where there are issues., • Maintain accurate and organised procurement records., • Prepare reports, notes, and summaries as needed., • Assist in supplier evaluation and qualification and keep up to date with procurement regulations and practices., • Assist in inventory management and control., • Assist with analysing invoices to ensure accurate service delivery and pricing., • Progress escalations with Contractors to resolution or escalate as required to the Quantity Surveyors or Management Team., • Attending meetings as may be required and produce minutes or RODs. The candidate: Candidates will need A-Levels or equivalent (such as an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration). GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent functional skills). You must have experience of working in a procurement function, and any public procurement experience will be a distinct advantage. Knowledge/Skills: • Good numerical & data analysis skills with the ability to interpret data., • Competence in handling administrative and procurement duties, including workflows processing data and maintaining digital databases., • Ability to take and produce accurate minutes of meetings or Record of Decisions (ROD), • Good verbal and written communication skills., • Able to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Able to demonstrate excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to multi-task., • Proficient in MS Office Applications and can adapt to new software., • Knowledge of Microsoft dynamics 365 and the UK find-a-tender portal is not essential but is advantageous

Your role will be to plan for and lead the team and third-party resources in the maintenance and management of ground equipment, vehicles and spare parts required to support flying operations, customer flying operations, and the modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul of ULTRA Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). This will take place both at the main base location and at deployed locations. The capability will be based at the base location, with subordinate stores of equipment at deployed locations that may require periodic on-site inspection and management. Responsibilities Planning, Leading and Conducting The disposition of all aircraft fleet support vehicles, ground support equipment (including ground control stations, communication equipment and refuelling equipment), tools and spare parts to enable flying operations globally. Managing the allocation and recording of ground support equipment (and vehicles) for Flight and MMRO operations. Completion of scheduled maintenance, calibration and, where required, compliance inspections of aircraft fleet support vehicles and ground support equipment. Management of repair for faults found on aircraft fleet support vehicles and ground support equipment. Management of the relationship with Procurement for the supply of third-party maintenance of vehicles and ground support equipment. The disposition of spares for base modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MMRO). Management of the relationship with Procurement for the supply of spare parts for MMRO and packs for operational deployment. The disposition of spares for deployed aircraft operations support. Management of all spare parts for base MMRO and deployed aircraft operations using the relevant electronic inventory management system (ERP). Collation of feedback on spares support and ground equipment allocation and configuration for deployments. Completion and maintenance of relevant aircraft support equipment electronic records. Continued management of work and stores spaces, ensuring cleanliness and tidiness are maintained. Conduct of all activity within your area of responsibility in a safe manner and in accordance with the Health and Safety agenda. Responsible for Other responsibilities as agreed with your manager. Working in accordance with our values, policies, procedures and guidelines. Supervision and approval of work conducted by subordinate technicians. Leadership & Continuous Improvement Lead, mentor and develop the Fleet Support and Spares Team to achieve departmental and organisational objectives, establishing key targets for the team and supporting growth in line with business pace. Ensure currency with all relevant industry practices and promote a continuous-learning approach to personal and team development. Provide a leading example of adherence to company policies and culture, and promote an open and transparent approach to reporting safety concerns and risks. Act as a subject matter expert in support of the Head of Modification, Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul and Availability (MMRO&A). Manager's Responsibilities Operational Delivery Set clear team goals aligned with MMRO&A targets and business strategy. Oversee day-to-day operations or project delivery within your function. Balance resource planning, risk management and deadlines in a fast-paced, agile environment. Manage Functional Areas Own the delivery of critical functional or technical areas (e.g., project timelines, compliance, technical direction). Ensure outcomes meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements. Contribute Expertise Serve as a subject matter expert within the Fleet Support and Spares area. Guide and influence teams through technical leadership or coordination. Drive Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with other managers (MMRO and Flight Ops) to align priorities and workflows. Ensure effective two-way communication between your team and other team management. Maintain Standards and Promote Continuous Improvement Uphold documentation, quality and compliance standards across your area. Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency or scalability. Identify opportunities for improving tools, systems or processes. Encourage team innovation and feedback within a scale-up environment. Uphold Values and Safety Champion company values: Purpose, Agile, Resilient, Team, Safe. Ensure all team members comply with HSE standards and quality requirements. Lead and Develop People Manage, coach and support your team. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews and career development planning. Set goals for direct reports and support them in setting goals for their teams. Foster a high-performance, inclusive and respectful team culture. Qualifications & Experience Experienced in managing vehicle fleets, tool inventories and support equipment (air, automotive, marine or rail). Experienced in conducting vehicle fleet, tool inventory and support equipment maintenance and husbandry. Experience applying fleet management systems (availability management, deployment, fault reporting). Experienced user and (desirable) administrator of spare parts inventory management systems (ERP or similar). Ability to adapt and learn new skills. Empathetic and skilled communicator, experienced in explaining and managing competing priorities. Highly desirable: willingness to periodically operate from remote locations (UK or overseas, at the employee's discretion). Experienced Microsoft Office user. Familiar with project/progress management software (e.g., ERP tools). Right to work in the UK. Vetting and security clearance as required by role, location or client. Other The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the company. The job description may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation. Professional Development You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements

Residential Care Setting | Hampshire 37.5 Hours per Week | Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits Catering Manager Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Catering Manager to lead the catering operation within a well-established residential care setting in Hampshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager, Kitchen Manager, Chef Manager or Head Cook looking to take ownership of a busy kitchen, lead a dedicated team, and deliver high-quality meals that positively impact the lives of residents. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, stock control, budgeting, food safety compliance and team leadership. The Role As Catering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day catering service, ensuring residents receive nutritious, well-balanced meals while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service. You will work closely with management and residents to develop menus that meet dietary requirements and preferences, whilst ensuring budgets and operational targets are achieved. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all kitchen and catering operations. Plan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals to a consistently high standard. Develop and maintain seasonal menus, including specialist and modified diets. Manage food purchasing, stock control and supplier relationships. Monitor and control catering budgets and expenditure. Ensure compliance with Food Safety legislation, HACCP principles and Health & Safety requirements. Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene standards and environmental health compliance. Create and manage staff rotas to ensure effective service delivery. Recruit, train, supervise and develop catering team members. Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs. Organise catering provision for events, functions and community activities. Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and inspections. Ensure all catering equipment is maintained and serviced appropriately. About You Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience as a Catering Manager, Chef Manager, Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or similar leadership role. Food Hygiene qualification (Level 3 or equivalent). Experience managing and motivating catering teams. Strong menu planning experience, including dietary and nutritional requirements. Experience managing budgets, food costs and stock control. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience liaising with suppliers and external contractors. Strong organisational and workload management abilities. Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently and make informed decisions. Desirable NVQ Level 3 in Supervisory Management or equivalent. Experience within a care home, healthcare, retirement living, assisted living or residential care environment. Knowledge of current food safety, HACCP and health & safety regulations. Experience supporting staff development and training programmes. What's on Offer? Permanent, full-time opportunity. Supportive and values-driven working environment. Opportunity to lead and shape a successful catering service. Ongoing training and professional development. Competitive salary and benefits package. Apply Now If you're an experienced Catering Manager, Chef Manager, Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Care Home Catering Manager, or Food Service Manager looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you

Our client has an opportunity for a Software Developer to join them on a contract basis for 12 months with possible extension. Role: Software Developer Location: Portsmouth, 3-4 days onsite per week Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £41.10 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: SC required What you'll be doing: The developer shall join a 7-member scrum team as part of a wider program to deliver a management systems for a new Satellite. The developer shall contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle and thus have solid experience in design (particularly using UML), development (particularly using Java technologies) and test. The developer should have experience of working with microservices. Automated testing is a critical part of the project so any experience of this would be highly beneficial. Development of code within an agile environment (scrum). Working with the team to design, implement and test features for a new product development. Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning. Requirements: Java Core (version 8+) Spring Boot, Spring Framework - Good knowledge of Developing in Spring with Hibernate Good Knowledge of developing REST within HTTPS Experience of developing within a microservice architecture Web Services using RESTful APIs Distributed systems Knowledge and use of software design patterns Agile Development Processes CI/CD delivery techniques Source code management (we use GIT) Use of Issue tracking systems (such as Jira) UML/SysML using Enterprise Architect or similar Ability to self-motivate and to work well within a team environment. Ability to promote innovation in self and others Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply! Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow

Our client has an opportunity for a Training Delivery Instructor to join them on a permanent basis. The purpose of this role is to provide the delivery of Engineering principles and fault diagnostic investigations to Royal Navy students on their Phase 2 career courses. Role: Training Delivery Instructor Location: Gosport Salary: A salary of up to £39,250 based on full time equivalent of £39,950 due to TTO Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time only Clearance: Must be eligible for MOD SC This role is offered on a term time basis working 45 weeks per year, with non-working weeks taken 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August. The salary will therefore be pro rata'd and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays. What you'll be doing: Delivering training in maintenance principles and fault-finding techniques of Royal Navy Electronic systems in support of the Royal Navy Weapon Engineering (WE) Department. Teaching up to 16 students per class Working collaboratively with Learning & Development and the team of 10 Instructors Supporting with driving continuous improvement and learning Essential - Skills/Experience/Qualifications: Electrical qualification (Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering would be an advantage) or proven experience in this field Desired - Skills/Experience/Qualifications: Level 4 teaching certificate or equivalent Understanding of Royal Navy Weapons Engineering Any teaching, instructing, coaching experience would be an advantage What's in it for you? A salary of up to £39,250 based on full time equivalent of £39,950 due to TTO Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks - all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth. Onsite, secure parking Catering facilities, Gym and shops onsite Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy Further qualifications can be gainedIf you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply! Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow

Recruitment Delivery Consultant Portchester £27,000 - £31,000 P/A, depending on experience + uncapped commission Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday Have you got experience working in a recruitment resourcing, recruitment agency or candidate sourcing role? Do you have experience working in engineering, manufacturing, or M&E sectors? If so, we would love to hear from you! Attega is currently seeking a Recruitment Delivery Consultant / Resourcer to join our team in Portchester. The role will involve supporting our Account Managers and Talent Acquisition team with day-to-day role management and CV sourcing for various positions across the UK. In return, we will be offering a basic salary of up to £31,000 P/A, depending on experience + uncapped commission earning potential. Company benefits also include half day Fridays, incentives and social events, 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays & your birthday off, plus even more! The duties will include: Taking job profiles, understanding job descriptions, and advertising vacancies across various job boards Using social media platforms and Boolean searching on job boards to source candidates CVs to match client’s needs, Reviewing job applications and contacting candidates to conduct prescreens, Supporting candidates through submitting their CVs and preparing for job interviews with clients, and obtaining interview feedback via phone, email and Teams/video chat, Liaising directly with hiring managers to schedule interviews, obtain feedback, and keep processes moving, Attending, contributing, and in the absence of the Account Manager, running the clients weekly/fortnightly/monthly update meetings and sharing market insights where possible, Conducting 1st stage video interviews for all candidates submitted for operational and head office positions, Attending client sites with, and in the absence of, the Account Manager throughout the year. The ideal candidate will need to have candidate sourcing or recruitment delivery experience and must be confident in using Boolean searching methods to source CVs. You'll also need: Excellent time management and organisational skills, A customer-focused and can-do attitude, A results-driven approach, The ability to overcome objections and be persistent, even when times get tough. Our offices are open Monday to Thursday, with a 1pm finish on a Friday. We work flexi-time hours between 7.30am and 6pm Monday to Thursday. For more information, please get in touch with Abby at the Attega Group offices

Head Of Risk – Portsmouth – Hybrid working – 2 days Onsite - Initial 6 months FTC Purpose Of Role To design, implement and manage the delivery of the client health and safety, risk, loss prevention and compliance strategies, in all business areas, to support the clients business plan and objectives. To maximise opportunities and minimise risks to the business, colleagues, customers, reputation and the interest of stakeholders. To facilitate an environment that is safe, legal and aligned to the organisation’s purpose and risk appetite. Key Accountabilities Assist the Leadership Team and Board to develop its Risk Management policy and to establish the Society's Risk Appetite. Develop and ensure the implementation of a robust proportionate and effective enterprise risk management framework which sees risks and mitigating actions regularly identified at tracked at project/programme, department, business area and strategic levels, aligning with the business planning processes. To engage with operational and functional teams and key stakeholders at all levels of the business, to fully understand business programmes, priorities and requirements. Embedding customer service across the Risk, LP and H&S teams. Develop the clients health and safety management strategy, policies and compliance programmes, seeking Board approval as appropriate. As the clients competent person, provide in-house technical expertise and act as a point of reference and consultation on all risk and compliance matters, including health and safety, medicine wholesale and alcohol wholesale licensing. Advise the Board and Chief Executive in relation to the appropriate response and follow-up actions required in the event of a significant incident or breach, including accidents, FCA regulatory breaches, and suspicious activity reports, and take responsibility for reporting to, and follow-up with, enforcement authorities, seeking to mitigate the impact of such incidents for the Society, its subsidiaries and affected third parties. Develop and oversee the implementation of its compliance monitoring programme and provide independent challenge through audits and testing, with actions arising therefrom tracked appropriately. Carry out the role of ‘Responsible Person’ as defined within the Human Medicines Regulation. As such be responsible for safeguarding users of medicines against potential hazards arising from poor distribution practices of supplied medicines within Welcome franchise operations. Ensure the responsibilities of the RP, as detailed in the WDA Responsible Person Job Description, are carried out. Continually update and maintain an in-depth knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and the Human Develop and oversee the implementation of SC’s risk-based strategy for countering the risk that the firm might be used to further financial crime and perform the related senior management function prescribed responsibilities related to the FCA’s regulation of funeral planning. To be responsible for the development, maintenance and testing of business continuity plans, chairing the BCP Steering Group, to limit risks and proactively prepare for foreseeable events. To oversee the development and maintenance of a register of legislation and regulations, identifying the three lines of defence, and work with central support and business operational teams to ensure that health and safety, environmental, regulated operations and other compliance programmes are fully embedded within our operational activities to monitor and ensure required standards are met and policies followed. To oversee and be responsible for the provision of support, guidance, education and training to colleagues to positively build awareness of health and safety and other areas of risk and compliance across the organisation and to engender a culture of ownership as appropriate at each level of the business. To track future legislation and regulations and support the business in preparing for and putting in place appropriate processes to ensure compliance undertaking appropriate horizon scanning. To oversee the management of licensing requirements, including alcohol licensing, for the clients and work with central support, legal and operational teams to ensure licence conditions are met. To own and manage the annual H&S/Risk, Compliance Monitoring and Insurance budgets, undertaking forecasts as required, and be responsible for the purchase of the Society’s insurance policies, ensuring that appropriate risks are covered, and recommending additional cover as and when required. To manage relationships with Primary Authorities, Local Authorities, Licensing Authorities, enforcement officials and external consultants and specialists, forming an effective bridge between such third parties and the core business. To lead, motivate, and performance manage the Risk teams to support the full potential of each individual. 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Spectrum IT are working with a large national UK client to recruit a Contract Service Desk Lead to join them on an initial 3-6 month contract. This is an onsite role working 4 days per week in the Portsmouth, Hampshire office. (Occasional London head office travel.) The role will be engagement via an Umbrella company only. Our client are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Service Desk Team Lead to manage service delivery and support business wide IT Support. This roles centres on leading and managing a small team of Service Desk Analysts, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring high levels of teamwork and professionalism, driving results, and maintaining a strong work ethic to meet and exceed agreed performance targets. Ultimately this role is a balance between hands on technical support and being part of the team and team leadership, driving a culture of best practice and motivating the service desk team. Key Responsibilities: Act as the main escalation point for the Level 1 and Level 2 Service Desk team, providing guidance and resolution support for complex technical and operational issues. Lead and support a small team of Service Desk Analysts, including managing workloads, performance, sickness, holiday, and other absence to maintain service continuity. Foster a positive team culture, ensuring high work ethics, collaboration, and consistent achievement of targets. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with area managers and internal stakeholders Lead and deliver training sessions to upskill team members and stakeholders on systems, tools, and processes. Execute SQL queries and tasks to generate, validate, and analyse sales data. Manage system builds and deployments (Windows 11) for upgrades and replacements. Oversee asset management processes, ensuring accurate tracking and lifecycle management of IT equipment. Conduct regular ticket quality reviews to maintain high service standards and compliance. Coordinate and schedule engineer visits for hardware, networking, and infrastructure needs. Provide hands-on technical support for network infrastructure including routers, switches, Active Directory, DHCP, and related services. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a Service Desk leadership role or similar IT support management position. Experience managing a small team, including absence management, performance reviews, and driving target achievement. Strong understanding of IT service management principles, ideally with ITIL knowledge or certification. Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis. Hands-on technical experience with Windows OS builds (including Windows 11), networking hardware, and Microsoft infrastructure services (AD, DHCP). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior non-technical audiences. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Experience in asset management systems and service desk tools. For more information and to submit your interest, please apply with an updated CV. Candidates for this role must be within a commutable distance of Portsmouth due to the 4 days on site weekly requirement. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Head of Product Support Director Portsmouth Permanent | Full Time Up to £75,000 depending on experience Role Overview My client is seeking an experienced Head of Product Support Director to lead UK Parts and Service operations, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, profitability, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across service, parts, and technical support functions, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and customer delivery. This role is ideal for an experienced aftersales leader from a heavy machinery, construction equipment, engineering, or industrial background. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop UK Parts and Service operations across multiple locations., • Drive operational performance, customer satisfaction, and profitability., • Develop and implement long-term operational strategies and improvement plans., • Manage budgets, resources, and performance targets., • Lead, coach, and develop operational teams to achieve business objectives., • Build strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders., • Oversee service delivery, parts performance, inventory management, and supply chain efficiency., • Champion continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices., • Support escalated technical, commercial, and customer issues. Key Requirements Essential Experience • Proven senior leadership experience within after-sales, service, or parts operations., • Experience managing multi-site operations and large technical teams., • Strong background within heavy machinery, construction equipment, automotive, engineering, or a related technical industry., • Experience managing operational budgets, KPIs, and profitability., • Strong understanding of service delivery, parts supply chains, and customer support., • Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement initiatives. Technical & Commercial Skills • Strong technical understanding of complex machinery/products., • Knowledge of parts operations, inventory management, and supplier relationships., • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing customer and supplier partnerships., • Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills., • Experience implementing lean principles and process improvements. Leadership Attributes • Strategic thinker with strong business judgement., • Confident senior stakeholder communicator., • Inspirational and inclusive leadership style., • Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement., • Ability to build and lead high-performing teams. Qualifications • Degree or equivalent experience preferred., • Leadership or management qualification desirable

Business Operations & Procurement Lead A broad, commercially influential role with visibility across an entire business, and a direct line to the Managing Director. This is a brand-new Business Operations & Procurement Lead role with a growing logistics business, based in Gosport. As a Business Operations & Procurement Lead you will sit at the intersection of finance, operations and procurement, helping drive the profitability and performance of a growing logistics business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will manage supplier relationships, control expenditure, negotiate freight and commercial agreements, analyse where the business makes and loses money, and turn that insight into real savings. It is a varied, hands-on commercial role with genuine influence, where you own the supplier network, the freight spend and the recovery of what the business is owed. If you are commercially sharp, enjoy finding the value others miss and want a role you can shape and make your own, this newly created position offers exactly that. Job Responsibilities Analysing customer profitability, supplier expenditure and operational costs to improve margins and reduce spend Producing commercial reporting and management information to support decision-making Reviewing customer pricing structures to protect and improve profitability Overseeing purchasing activities across all departments and sourcing new suppliers and solutions Negotiating supplier contracts and commercial agreements, and running tenders and contract reviews Developing supplier performance measures and monitoring service delivery Identifying opportunities to consolidate suppliers and leverage the company's purchasing power Managing relationships with freight providers and courier partners, and negotiating freight rates Reviewing freight spend, challenging cost increases and sourcing alternative carriers where needed Managing supplier claims, disputes and recoveries, and securing credits, rebates and refunds Working closely with finance to ensure supplier costs and recoveries are accurately recorded Coordinating business travel and accommodation, negotiating preferred rates and value for money Supporting business improvement initiatives and developing procurement policies and procedures Skills and Experience To succeed as a Business Operations & Procurement Lead you will need: Strong commercial awareness and business acumen Experience managing suppliers, procurement activities or business services Experience analysing financial and operational information and presenting business data Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Advanced Microsoft Excel skills The ability to work across multiple departments and competing priorities A track record of identifying cost savings and process improvements Procurement experience, which is desirable Logistics or transport industry experience, which is desirable An understanding of supplier contract management and experience managing claims or disputes, which is desirable Experience with Business Central or a similar system, which is desirable Pay and Benefits Salary up to £40,000 40-hour working week Permanent, head office-based role in Gosport, with occasional travel Newly created role you can shape and make your own Direct exposure to senior leadership and influence over key business decisions Ready to apply? Broad commercial roles with this much scope and this much visibility do not come along often, and being the first person to hold it means you get to define it. You would work alongside the Managing Director, influence decisions across the whole business, and see the direct impact of your work on profitability and performance. If you are a commercially minded Business Operations & Procurement Lead ready to take ownership, apply now

The Opportunity Our client is a well established service business operating across the UK. They deliver a hands on, operational service to their customers every day, and technology is what holds that operation together. A well run, commercially minded group with a strong position in its market. This is the number one technology role in the business and a seat on the senior leadership team. You will own the strategy, the budget, the systems and the team. It is a hands on role. The function is lean and you will be doing the work as well as directing it. Why The Role Exists The business is investing in a major programme of work across its core business systems, including a full CRM replacement. This is not a refresh. It covers system selection, data migration, integration across the wider estate, cutover and the decommissioning of what is in place today. It will shape how the business sells, serves its customers and grows for the next decade. They want someone to own that programme, not administer it. What You'll Be Doing Systems, architecture and delivery Owning the portfolio of business systems across their full lifecycle, from selection and build through to replacement and decommissioning Leading the core systems and CRM programme end to end, including data migration, parallel running, cutover and decommissioning of the legacy platform Defining and maintaining the systems architecture, integrations, data flows and interface management Making and justifying build versus buy decisions Directing third party development partners against agreed technical standards and delivery commitments Identifying and prioritising opportunities to automate and simplify how the business works Strategy and commercial Defining an IT strategy that supports the commercial strategy of the business Owning the financial planning and reporting for all IT spend, capital and operational, including cloud consumption, licensing and support contracts Preparing budgets, seeking approval and delivering projects within them Negotiating and managing supplier agreements, and making the case for investment in terms of cost, risk and value Keeping the leadership team informed on relevant technical advances and where they could take the business Infrastructure and security Accountable for the IT and telecommunications estate, hardware and software Implementing and maintaining an effective information security framework, including threat assessment and periodic external evaluation Owning security operations end to end, covering vulnerability management, patching, incident containment and post incident review Directing the managed security provider Monitoring, reporting and capacity management across key platforms Team, suppliers and stakeholders Line managing the IT team, setting objectives and supporting development Balancing in house capability against outsourced delivery Managing relationships with external systems providers and service level agreements Supporting sales and account management colleagues with key customers and new prospects Reporting on system performance to key customers Risk, data and continuity Acting as Data Protection Officer for the business Owning data protection, privacy, security and retention policies Defining and testing backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes Owning the IT aspects of the risk register About You Proven experience running IT inside an operational service business, where technology supports the operation rather than being the product Demonstrable delivery of a CRM or equivalent core system replacement at genuine scale, including data migration and legacy decommissioning. You know what goes wrong, because it has gone wrong for you Still hands on. Real depth across a hybrid Microsoft estate, identity and endpoint management, public cloud and network security Experience building and owning an IT budget covering both capital and recurring spend, and negotiating with suppliers Experience leading a small technical team and deciding what is done in house and what is outsourced Commercially minded, able to explain technical risk and investment to people who are not technical Comfortable in front of customers, prospects and suppliers as well as colleagues Certifications such as ITIL 4, CISSP, CISM or BCS membership are welcome, our client is open on route as long as the capability is there Creative. Our client was emphatic on this point. They want somebody who will look at the business and say what could be done differently, rather than wait to be asked What's On Offer Salary of £80,000 to £100,000 depending on experience £6,000 car allowance Hybrid working, minimum two days per week in the office A seat on the senior leadership team with direct access to the Directors Genuine ownership of the technology function and of a major systems programme An established, profitable business with a long track record There is occasional out of hours work to support planned change and major incidents. You will need to be within a sensible commute of Hampshire for two days a week. The Background That Fits This is an operational business, not a software house. The people who do well in this environment have run IT inside businesses where technology supports the operation rather than being the product. Logistics, distribution, field service, installation, utilities, transport, manufacturing, facilities management and similar. If that is your background, you will recognise this environment straight away. This is a role for a Head of IT, or an IT Manager ready to step up, who wants to own the whole picture rather than one slice of it. If you want to lead a systems programme that genuinely changes how a business operates, and you would rather be in the detail than above it, this is worth a conversation. --- DMA Recruitment specialises in Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental & Recycling, Infrastructure & Construction and Business Services. To our mind, it isn't just a job

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The Group Head of IT leads Thames & Hudson's IT function, ensuring that our technology, systems and data are secure, reliable, cost-effective and aligned with the needs of the business. Our IT department provides secure technology, protects systems and data, improves publishing platforms and integra