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Job AdvertBidwells is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to champion a positive safety culture across our Investment & Property Management business. Reporting to the Head of Facilities and working closely with our Executive Director of Health, Safety & Wellbeing, our successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and practical guidance to ensure health, safety and risk management are embedded throughout our operations.This is an opportunity for someone to influence decision-making at every level, drive continuous improvement, and help protect the people who work, live, study and visit the properties we manage. Alongside supporting our IPM teams, our successful hire will also contribute to Bidwells' wider Health, Safety & Wellbeing strategy, helping to share best practice and raise standards across the business.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Health & Safety professional to play a key role in supporting a nationally significant property portfolio while helping to shape and strengthen Bidwells' health, safety, and risk management culture.Investment and Property ManagementAt Bidwells, we're one of the UK's leading property advisers, working across some of the country's most dynamic markets. Our Investment & Property Management team manages a diverse portfolio of commercial properties and development land for prestigious clients, including University Colleges and Institutional Investors. By combining technical expertise with a forward-thinking approach, we help clients maximise the value of their property assets through strategic property management, facilities management, acquisitions, disposals and development.What You'll Be DoingLead and promote a proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture across a national property portfolio.Develop and implement health and safety strategies that align with legislation, industry best practice and client expectations.Deliver audits, inspections and assurance programmes, ensuring compliance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.Provide expert advice to Property and Facilities Management teams on key health and safety legislation, including CDM, the Building Safety Act, fire safety and the Health & Safety at Work Act.Support contractor management and supply chain assurance, promoting safe and compliant working practices.Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and embedding lessons learned.Produce insightful reports for senior leaders and clients, using data to drive informed decisions and improve performance.Coach and support colleagues through training, mentoring and the development of health and safety capability across the business.Contribute to maintaining our ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System and support wider business initiatives to continually improve standards.About you:Qualifications:NEBOSH National Diploma Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).Experience:Previous experience in a Health & Safety management role.Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation relating to commercial property environments.Understanding of facilities management operations and service delivery.Experience implementing and maintaining health and safety management systems and processes.Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills.Pragmatic, solutions-focused with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Confident communicator, able to build relationships with colleagues, clients and senior leaders.Professional, accountable and committed to continuous improvement and development.Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.Why Bidwells?We're a different kind of property consultancy. While we're a major player in the industry, we've remained an independent, privately-owned Partnership where people are trusted, supported and empowered to make a difference.As a certified B Corporation, we're committed to using business as a force for good—creating long-term value for our clients, our communities and the environment.When you join Bidwells, you'll enjoy:Competitive salary and performance bonus that recognises your contribution.Comprehensive benefits, including up to 8% matched pension, private medical cover, Medicash, lifestyle discounts and more.Generous annual leave, with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays, your birthday off and a dedicated wellness day.Paid sabbaticals and enhanced family leave policies.Excellent career progression, with ongoing professional development, study support and opportunities to progress.Agile working, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.The opportunity to work on exciting, high-quality projects alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals.Our Commitment to InclusionAt Bidwells, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief.Flexible working requests are welcomed from day one.Recruitment agencies: Bidwells only pays agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to work on a specific vacancy. Unsolicited CVs submitted outside of this process will not be accepted, and no agency fees will be payable.SummaryDepartment: Investment Property ManagementJob Type: Full timeContract Type: PermanentHours: 37Closing Date: 2026-08-28T23:59:00.000Z

Job Description SummaryThe Discovery Sciences (DSc) department at Novartis Biomedical Research (BR), merges groundbreaking technical capabilities with deep scientific expertise to deliver bold innovations at the forefront of science. The US Head of Operations is a key leadership role accountable for enabling effective, efficient, and compliant operations for the DSc organization at US sites. The role leads and integrates laboratory and business operations, manages the planning and execution of the department budget, and influences strategy and provides operational leadership to teams across sites.Working in a highly matrixed environment, the role partners closely with leaders, innovators and support organizations across BR and Novartis to ensure aligned planning, prioritization, and seamless execution of BR and DSc objectives. As a trusted partner to DSc leadership and associates, the US Head of Operations translates strategy into operational plans, drives operational excellence, and continuously evolves DSc operations to support scientific impact in this dynamic environment.Job DescriptionInternal Job Title: Associate DirectorPosition Location: onsite, Cambridge, MA #LI-OnsiteKey Responsibilities:US operations leadership: Provide strategic and operational leadership for US laboratory and business operations to ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant execution across DSc sites.Budget & financial stewardship: Lead planning, forecasting, and prioritization with Finance and DSc leadership to ensure responsible allocation aligned to scientific objectives across budget categories.Laboratory operations & infrastructure enablement: Oversee US lab operations including space strategy, equipment lifecycle, vendor management, and infrastructure investments. Ensure lab environments and capabilities are safe, compliant, fit-for-purpose, and future-ready. Engage directly with and influence Facilities and external third parties to plan and execute construction projects to enable the future of DSc’s work.Operational excellence & process governance: Design, implement, and continuously improve cross-site operational processes, governance, and tools, such as purchasing, CapEx, business continuity, and digital enablement. Act as an escalation point and process owner for critical operational topics.People leadership & organization development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing operations team. Work with the Global Head of Operations to set clear direction, enable collaboration across geographies, and build capabilities to support DSc growth and change. Lead and support operational transformation, including digitalization, new ways of working, and infrastructure evolution.Matrix partnership & cross-domain delivery: Within the DSc Chief of Staff partner with peer domain leads, including portfolio, initiatives, strategy, communications, and engagement, to enable aligned decision-making and coordinated execution of DSc priorities. Serve as a proactive, engaged and leading member of the DSc US Leadership Team.Trusted partnering with leaders and scientists: Proactively identify risks and opportunities, remove operational barriers so leaders and scientists can focus on science. Provide pragmatic solutions in a complex, highly matrixed environment and solve problems with high agility.Enterprise & external interface: Act as a key DSc operations interface to BR and enterprise functions, including Scientific Operations, Finance, People & Organizations (HR), Real Estate & Facilities (REFS), Data and Digital (IT), Procurement, Quality, and HSE, and selected external partners and vendors; represent DSc needs, advocate and contribute to broader initiatives.Essential Requirements:Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or PhD in a relevant life-science or related field; advanced degree preferred.8+ years’ experience in a biomedical/life sciences environment, with demonstrated ability to enable scientific organizations through strong operational leadership.Proven enterprise stakeholder management and influence in a highly matrixed organization; trusted partner to scientific and organizational leaders; solves problems with high agility.Experience in strategic planning and execution, including translating strategy into integrated operational plans and measurable outcomes.Demonstrated people leadership: building and developing high-performing teams, leading through ambiguity, and enabling effective matrix leadership across geographies.Change leadership experience, including delivering transformation initiatives and implementing new ways of working.Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; high emotional intelligence and ability to build durable partnerships.Desirable Requirements:Strong financial stewardship capabilities, including leading budgeting, forecasting, prioritization, and investment decisions, including OpEx and CapEx, in partnership with Finance.Track record in operational excellence, continuous improvement, and governance/process ownership across operational domains, such as lab operations, procurement, business continuity, and digital enablement.Compensation and Benefits:The salary for this position is expected to range between $132,300 and $245,700 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.EEO Statement:The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationsThe Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.Salary Range$132,300.00 - $245,700.00Skills DesiredOperational Excellence, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Waterfall ModelSummaryLocation: Cambridge (USA)Type: Full time

Head of Project Management Office (PMO) Predominantly home-based with regular travel to locations across the UK up to £55,000 per annum Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week) Office facilities are available at our Newark office (Tuesdays to Thursdays) for those within easy travelling distance. Closing date for applications: 20 September 2026 First interviews: 29 September 2026 (Online Interview) & 30 September 2026 (Online Interview) Second interviews: 9 October 2026 (Online Interview) About Us The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work. Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. About You As Head of Project Management Office (PMO), you will help our fast-growing organisation bridge the gap between strategy and execution. This is a greenfield opportunity, and you will be responsible for designing, scaling, and executing a right-sized, organisation-wide project delivery function. You will oversee an interesting investment and grant-funded portfolio, coordinate complex strategic programmes, and directly manage a core team of project managers. Working closely with the Executive Office and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure that strategic initiatives are prioritised, sequenced and delivered effectively so that benefits are realised and change is successfully embedded into business as usual. You will establish the PMO as a trusted centre of excellence, supporting confident decision making, disciplined delivery and transparency across RSWT and The Wildlife Trusts. As Head of the Project Management Office, you will have a proven track record of leading portfolio, programme and delivery management functions in a complex organisation. Ideally, you will have experience of designing and scaling a PMO or delivery function from the ground up you will be comfortable setting up lean, agile project governance structures which respect our charitys culture while driving operational maturity. You will be confident using portfolio and delivery management tools and reporting approaches and are skilled at turning insight into action ready information for leaders. You will be able to communicate complex information clearly, provide constructive challenge, and build trust with stakeholders across the organisation. As a leader, you will have experience developing and leading high performing teams, fostering collaboration, strategic thinking and continuous improvement. You will be committed to building organisational capability coaching others, championing good practice and creating communities of practice that strengthen delivery confidence over time. If you are a pragmatic leader with a passion for disciplined delivery and helping organisations achieve meaningful change, we encourage you to apply for this role. Our Culture At RSWT, people are at the heart of everything we do, we are committed to promoting positive wellbeing, supporting our colleagues to grow, make a meaningful contribution and help deliver greater impact for nature, climate and communities. Through learning, development and collaboration, we aim to foster an inclusive, supportive and values-led culture where colleagues feel confident to share ideas, contribute their perspectives, challenge constructively and learn from experience. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment and maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment) or abuse. This extends to all interactions with our employees by third parties, including clients, contractors, suppliers and visitors. We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and to feel comfortable and confident in their working environment. Whether working from home, in the office, outdoors or in the community with key stakeholders, we trust colleagues to use their judgement and managers guidance to dress appropriately reflecting our values and professionalism. JBRP1_UKTJ

Head of Soft Services Compliance Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Medirest | Compass Group UK & Ireland Help Shape the Quality and Compliance of Critical Healthcare Support Services We're looking for an experienced Head of Compliance & Quality Assurance to lead quality, compliance, governance and health & safety across our soft services contract at Addenbrooke's Hospital. This is a pivotal leadership role supporting essential patient-facing services. Working closely with operational leaders and NHS stakeholders, you'll ensure services are safe, compliant, efficient and consistently deliver an exceptional experience for patients, visitors and staff. Reporting to the Contract Director and leading a team, you'll drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and operational excellence across a complex healthcare environment. This role requires you to be on site, five days per week Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop the Compliance & Quality team, creating a strong culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement., • Oversee all compliance, quality assurance, audit and health & safety activity across the contract., • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, SLAs, KPIs, regulatory requirements and Compass policies., • Provide expert guidance on risk, governance, contract performance and compliance matters., • Lead audit programmes, monitoring activities and performance reporting, ensuring robust corrective action plans are implemented., • Work in partnership with operational teams to improve service quality, efficiency and patient experience., • Build strong relationships with NHS stakeholders, supporting trust, transparency and service excellence., • Drive innovation, benchmarking and improvement initiatives across multiple service lines. About You • Significant experience in a senior Compliance, Quality, Audit or Governance role., • Knowledge of CQC requirements, healthcare compliance standards & infection control frameworks, • Strong knowledge of contractual performance frameworks, SLAs and KPIs., • Experience working within healthcare, facilities management, hospitality or another highly regulated environment., • Knowledge of quality management systems, auditing processes and continuous improvement methodologies., • Proven people leader with the ability to influence senior stakeholders., • Strong understanding of risk management, governance, health & safety and regulatory compliance., • Excellent analytical, communication and reporting skills., • ISO Lead Auditor, healthcare compliance or project management qualifications are advantageous. Why Join Medirest? At Medirest, we provide the essential support services that help hospitals function effectively every day. From delivering nutritious meals to maintaining clean, safe environments, our teams play a vital role in supporting patient care. This is an opportunity to take ownership of quality and compliance across one of the UK's most prestigious hospitals, making a genuine impact on healthcare outcomes while developing your career with the market leader in healthcare support services. #Medirest | Compass Group UK & Ireland JBRP1_UKTJ

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Director (Quantity Surveying) Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #981352 Location: Cambridge (+ flexible working) Salary: c£85k-£95k+ (DOE) basic plus executive benefits package including car allowance, bonus scheme, and pension. Company & Project An international multi-disciplinary consultancy on the outskirts of Cambridge with decades of regional prescence. The business seamlessly pairs a rich local heritage with a progressive, future-focused growth strategy. They are currently seeking a Director to lead their Higher Education & Universities sector team. This is a pivotal leadership role tasked with driving sector expansion, nurturing key university relationships, and delivering major campus transformations. Boasting one of the highest retention rates in the region, the business has a track record of promoting from within. Several current Board members joined as graduates, reflecting their genuine commitment to long-term career growth and personal legacy. Duties & Responsibilities Sector Leadership: Take strategic ownership of the Higher Education portfolio, overseeing high-profile university projects (values c£10m-£100m+) from master-planning through to final completion. Technical Excellence: Lead sophisticated cost management services for complex academic facilities, research labs, and student accommodation, ensuring expert contract administration (predominantly JCT and NEC). Strategic Client Management: Act as the primary lead for University estates teams and stakeholders, navigating the unique governance and procurement requirements of the Higher Education sector. Team Mentorship & Growth: Play a fundamental role in the executive management team by mentoring Associate Directors and Senior Surveyors, while fostering a culture of continuous learning for trainees. Desirable Experience Extensive experience within the Higher Education or University sectors is essential. Proven track record at Associate Director or Director level within a private practice or cost consultancy. Exceptional leadership and networking capabilities with the confidence to influence at the Board/Estates Director level. MRICS Chartership would be highly advantageous given the seniority of the role. Previous Roles: Associate Director, Director of Quantity Surveying, Head of Higher Education, MRICS Surveyor, or Regional Cost Lead. Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying. MRICS desirable. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Associate Director position please contact Jess Quinn. Applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business. TPBN1_UKTJ

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role: This is an opportunity to take ownership of supplier performance on complex, high-value defence programmes that make a real difference. As a Supplier Manager, you'll be at the centre of programme delivery, working with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers to ensure cost, quality and delivery commitments are achieved. You'll have the autonomy to build strong supplier relationships, influence commercial outcomes and proactively manage risk, while collaborating with experienced project, engineering and commercial teams. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your decisions have a direct impact on programme success, this role offers both challenge and variety, alongside opportunities to develop your career within a leading UK defence organisation. Your responsibilities will include: As part of the Purchasing & Supply Chain team, you'll work within a cross-functional project team, taking responsibility for managing supplier and subcontractor performance across cost, quality and delivery. You'll ensure suppliers meet their contractual commitments, drive continuous performance improvements and manage risks that could impact programme delivery. Key responsibilities include: Managing relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors across assigned projects. Ensuring alignment between Marshall and suppliers on contractual requirements, including Terms & Conditions, Statements of Work and delivery schedules. Leading regular supplier performance reviews with relevant project and functional stakeholders. Managing supplier non-compliance, working with Procurement and Category teams to resolve issues where required. Identifying, tracking and mitigating supplier risks throughout the programme lifecycle. Producing monthly supplier performance reports for Project Managers and the Head of Subcontract Management. Ensuring suppliers fulfil their contractual obligations and deliver against agreed commitments. Reviewing and approving supplier payments in line with contractual milestones. Building strong relationships with project, commercial, engineering and wider business stakeholders. Providing weekly SOFT (Successes, Opportunities, Failures and Threats) reports to Project Managers and the Head of Subcontract Management. Apply if you have most of the following: You'll be an experienced supplier or subcontract management professional who is confident managing commercial relationships, influencing stakeholders and driving supplier performance. We're particularly interested in candidates with: Experience in supplier, subcontract or project management within a complex engineering, manufacturing or defence environment. Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced programme environment. Experience managing supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. Experience managing supplier risk and resolving contractual issues. Knowledge of project management principles. Experience using ERP systems, ideally IFS. Experience working with international suppliers. APM qualification (desirable). CIPS qualification (desirable). The benefits we will offer you include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell). Pension contributions up to 9%. Private medical insurance. Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work. Life assurance at 4x basic salary. Enhanced parental leave and pay. Paid volunteering leave. Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools. Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands. #LI-DS1 MLSIND4

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Director (Quantity Surveying) Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #(phone number removed) Location: Cambridge (+ flexible working) Salary: c£85k-£95k+ (DOE) basic plus executive benefits package including car allowance, bonus scheme, and pension. Company & Project An international multi-disciplinary consultancy on the outskirts of Cambridge with decades of regional prescence. The business seamlessly pairs a rich local heritage with a progressive, future-focused growth strategy. They are currently seeking a Director to lead their Higher Education & Universities sector team. This is a pivotal leadership role tasked with driving sector expansion, nurturing key university relationships, and delivering major campus transformations. Boasting one of the highest retention rates in the region, the business has a track record of promoting from within. Several current Board members joined as graduates, reflecting their genuine commitment to long-term career growth and personal legacy. Duties & Responsibilities Sector Leadership: Take strategic ownership of the Higher Education portfolio, overseeing high-profile university projects (values c£10m-£100m+) from master-planning through to final completion. Technical Excellence: Lead sophisticated cost management services for complex academic facilities, research labs, and student accommodation, ensuring expert contract administration (predominantly JCT and NEC). Strategic Client Management: Act as the primary lead for University estates teams and stakeholders, navigating the unique governance and procurement requirements of the Higher Education sector. Team Mentorship & Growth: Play a fundamental role in the executive management team by mentoring Associate Directors and Senior Surveyors, while fostering a culture of continuous learning for trainees. Desirable Experience Extensive experience within the Higher Education or University sectors is essential. Proven track record at Associate Director or Director level within a private practice or cost consultancy. Exceptional leadership and networking capabilities with the confidence to influence at the Board/Estates Director level. MRICS Chartership would be highly advantageous given the seniority of the role. Previous Roles: Associate Director, Director of Quantity Surveying, Head of Higher Education, MRICS Surveyor, or Regional Cost Lead. Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying. MRICS desirable. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Associate Director position please contact Jess Quinn. Applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role? The HR Advisor will provide proactive, hands-on HR support to the Cambridge site, working closely with managers, employees and the wider UK HR team to deliver an effective and responsive HR service. Reporting to the Head of HR, the role will provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance across the employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on employee relations, employee consultations, absence and sickness management, and supporting managers through organisational change. The role will be highly visible and site-based, building strong relationships with colleagues across the business and ensuring that HR support is accessible, practical and aligned with business needs. The HR Advisor will also support the wider UK HR team on HR initiatives, projects and continuous improvement activity. This role will be 3 days a week and we are looking for someone to be based onsite in Cambridge, the FTE salary for the role is £40,000 - £45,000. Your responsibilities in this role include: Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a broad range of employee relations matters, ensuring advice is consistent, pragmatic and aligned with company policies and employment legislation Support managers with employee relations processes, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters, performance management and other complex people issues Support employee consultation processes, including consultations relating to organisational change, restructuring, changes to terms and conditions and other business-led change initiatives Work closely with managers and the HR team to ensure consultations are planned, well communicated and handled fairly and consistently Coach and support managers in having effective and sometimes challenging conversations with employees Identify potential employee relations risks and escalate complex or sensitive matters to the Head of HR as appropriate Maintain appropriate and accurate documentation throughout employee relations and consultation processes Absence & Sickness Management Provide proactive support and guidance to managers in managing short- and long-term sickness absence Support managers with effective absence management processes, ensuring appropriate interventions are undertaken in a timely and consistent manner Work with managers and relevant internal or external partners to support employees returning to work and, where appropriate, facilitate reasonable adjustments and phased returns Monitor absence data and identify trends, risks and areas requiring intervention Support the implementation of initiatives aimed at improving attendance, employee wellbeing and overall absence management Ensure absence cases are appropriately documented and managed in line with company policy and employment legislation HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Support key employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, changes to employment, promotions, transfers and exits Support recruitment and onboarding activity where required, working with hiring managers and the wider Resourcing team Support performance management processes, including performance reviews, development plans and capability processes Assist with benefits administration and other HR operational activities Support the review and implementation of HR policies and processes, ensuring they remain relevant and aligned with current legislation and business requirements Change & HR Projects Support the Head of HR and wider UK HR team with organisational change and people-related projects Contribute to initiatives supporting organisational effectiveness, employee engagement, capability and culture Provide hands-on HR support during periods of organisational change and transformation Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve the employee and manager experience and HR operational efficiency Use HR data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement and support evidence-based decision making Apply if you have most of the following: Previous experience working in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role, providing on support to managers and employees Strong experience in employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes and performance/capability matters Demonstrable experience supporting employee consultation processes, ideally within an organisation experiencing change, restructuring or transformation Strong practical experience of absence and sickness management, including supporting long-term absence cases and return-to-work processes Experience coaching and advising managers through challenging people situations Experience working within a fast-paced HR environment and managing a varied workload Experience supporting organisational change and/or HR projects Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records Experience working with HR data and using information to identify trends and inform priorities Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial, logistics or similarly operational environment would be advantageous Technical Skills and Experience CIPD Level 3 or equivalent HR experience is desirable Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application within the workplace Strong understanding of employee relations, consultation and absence management processes Good understanding of HR policies, procedures and best practice Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office/365 applications Ability to interpret HR data and use insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage multiple cases and deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and managers at all levels Good judgement and the ability to assess risk, identify appropriate solutions and know when to escalate Additional local needs: This is a fully onsite role based at the Cambridge site and requires a regular, visible HR presence on site The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check Occasional travel may be required to support wider UK HR activities, meetings or projects The benefits in this role include: Join a dynamic and collaborative UK HR team with the opportunity to make a visible impact on the employee experience Play a key role in providing hands-on HR support within an important operational site Gain broad exposure across employee relations, consultation, absence management and organisational change Opportunity to work closely with leaders and managers and develop strong business partnering and coaching skills Be part of a business undergoing significant organisational change and transformation, providing valuable experience in change and consultation activity Opportunity to contribute to HR projects and initiatives beyond day-to-day HR operations Develop your HR career through exposure to a wide range of people-related challenges and business priorities Work as part of a supportive UK HR function with the opportunity to influence and improve HR processes and ways of working Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands. #LI-DS1

Job Advert Bidwells is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to champion a positive safety culture across our Investment & Property Management business. Reporting to the Head of Facilities and working closely with our Executive Director of Health, Safety & Wellbeing, our successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and practical guidance to ensure health, safety and risk management are embedded throughout our operations. This is an opportunity for someone to influence decision-making at every level, drive continuous improvement, and help protect the people who work, live, study and visit the properties we manage. Alongside supporting our IPM teams, our successful hire will also contribute to Bidwells' wider Health, Safety & Wellbeing strategy, helping to share best practice and raise standards across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Health & Safety professional to play a key role in supporting a nationally significant property portfolio while helping to shape and strengthen Bidwells' health, safety, and risk management culture. Investment and Property Management At Bidwells, we're one of the UK's leading property advisers, working across some of the country's most dynamic markets. Our Investment & Property Management team manages a diverse portfolio of commercial properties and development land for prestigious clients, including University Colleges and Institutional Investors. By combining technical expertise with a forward-thinking approach, we help clients maximise the value of their property assets through strategic property management, facilities management, acquisitions, disposals and development. What You'll Be Doing Lead and promote a proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture across a national property portfolio. Develop and implement health and safety strategies that align with legislation, industry best practice and client expectations. Deliver audits, inspections and assurance programmes, ensuring compliance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Provide expert advice to Property and Facilities Management teams on key health and safety legislation, including CDM, the Building Safety Act, fire safety and the Health & Safety at Work Act. Support contractor management and supply chain assurance, promoting safe and compliant working practices. Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and embedding lessons learned. Produce insightful reports for senior leaders and clients, using data to drive informed decisions and improve performance. Coach and support colleagues through training, mentoring and the development of health and safety capability across the business. Contribute to maintaining our ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System and support wider business initiatives to continually improve standards. About you: Qualifications: NEBOSH National Diploma Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent). Experience: Previous experience in a Health & Safety management role. Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation relating to commercial property environments. Understanding of facilities management operations and service delivery. Experience implementing and maintaining health and safety management systems and processes. Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Pragmatic, solutions-focused with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Confident communicator, able to build relationships with colleagues, clients and senior leaders. Professional, accountable and committed to continuous improvement and development. Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team. Why Bidwells? We're a different kind of property consultancy. While we're a major player in the industry, we've remained an independent, privately-owned Partnership where people are trusted, supported and empowered to make a difference. As a certified B Corporation, we're committed to using business as a force for good—creating long-term value for our clients, our communities and the environment. When you join Bidwells, you'll enjoy: Competitive salary and performance bonus that recognises your contribution. Comprehensive benefits, including up to 8% matched pension, private medical cover, Medicash, lifestyle discounts and more. Generous annual leave, with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays, your birthday off and a dedicated wellness day. Paid sabbaticals and enhanced family leave policies. Excellent career progression, with ongoing professional development, study support and opportunities to progress. Agile working, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance. The opportunity to work on exciting, high-quality projects alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals. Our Commitment to Inclusion At Bidwells, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are welcomed from day one. Recruitment agencies: Bidwells only pays agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to work on a specific vacancy. Unsolicited CVs submitted outside of this process will not be accepted, and no agency fees will be payable. Department Investment Property Management Contract type Permanent Hours 37 Salary DOE REF-(phone number removed)

Job Description SummaryThe Head of Regulatory Information Management is accountable for the strategy, governance, operating model and performance of the company's RIM capability, including Regulatory Data Governance. Required Qualifications8+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Ope

In this role, you will lead our Project Delivery group, which includes project management, project engineering management, construction management and project control professionals. We are seeking a Head of Project Management to join our Low Carbon business. Capable of developing strong client relat

Stakeholder InteractionYou will collaborate closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders, including:Banking Division (Euroclear Bank): Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office, and Credit teams. Your Profile5–8 years of experience in FX product management, FX structuring, or a related role w

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A key part of the remit is to lead the strategic transformation of the sales-enablement and content-management environment, simplifying fragmented content and processes, strengthening governance and establishing the platforms, insight and ways of working required to improve colleague productivity an

Jupiter Asset Management, a leading UK investment manager, seeks a senior professional to lead its first line investment management controls. The role reports to the Investment Management COO and oversees a small team, balancing control design with strategic change initiatives.

We seek a Head of Global Estimation to lead project controls, cost management and capital governance across our data center portfolio in the UK/Europe. Lighten is a European platform of distributed edge data centers.

London office to lead our UK Account Management team. You stay ahead of UK market trends and regulatory shifts to ensure the company’s value proposition remains sharp and aligned with the company’s long-term global vision. You serve as the primary coach for a multi-layered UK organization of 70+

TPT Investment Management is looking for an experienced Head of Portfolio Implementation to lead the implementation of client investment strategies. Confidence using Excel, Microsoft Office and industry standard portfolio management systems. Working with a wide range of teams across the business, in

Collaborate closely with product, sales,operationsand technology teams to support the continued growth ofSportradar’siGaming offering. Sportradar is the world's leading sports technology company, creating immersive experiences at the intersection of sports, betting, and entertainment. Every day, o

Janus Henderson Investors seeks a Head of AI to lead the firm’s AI strategy, partnering with innovation and technology teams to shape transformative initiatives.

As Head of Credit Risk Management, you will play a key role in delivering our risk strategy and ensuring that risk management supports sustainable and profitable growth. At Liberis, we embrace flexibility as a core part of our culture, while also valuing the importance of the time our teams spend to

The Head of Sales & Account Management for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) owns the commercial performance of one of Smartstream's most complex and strategically significant territories. Fluent user of Salesforce for pipeline management, forecasting and rep accountability. Confident op

We are working with a specialist asset manager, with a long track record of performance, that is looking to hire a Head of Performance and Data Management to join its fast-growing team in London. The role will be central to ensuring the integrity, governance and strategic use of investment performan

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United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Head of AI Assurance for our Professional and Financial Services unit in the United Kingdom.

Support the management of material outsourcing and critical technology dependencies, including evidence of controls, resilience testing and incident notification requirements. Control Frameworks & Assurance: Working knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, Cyber Essentials

United States Digital Space LLC seeks an experienced leader to head the UK Account Management team from our London office.

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The Head of Sales & Account Management for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) owns the commercial performance of one of Smartstream's most complex and strategically significant territories. Confident operating at C-suite level (CFO, COO, CIO, Head of Operations) inside tier-one and tier-t

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We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, foster innov

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The Opportunity Reporting to the Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Global Head of Operational Security Risk Management is a leadership role responsible for driving the management of operatio

Pertemps Professional Recruitment are seeking an Interim Head Of Service for Adult Social Care for a South East Local Authority. Seeking a Head of Service to lead the "Better Lives Programme" - A major programme of. Working closely with colleagues across the Council, health partners, providers, elec

Elevation Recruitment Group is working with an internationally renowned retailer to recruit a Head of Facilities to join their team based at their Head Office in London. The Head of Facilities, will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of the company’s buildings and infrastr

Programme Manager / Head of Programme / PMO Lead. Multi-workstream programme management. Integrated master planning / Microsoft Project or equivalent.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Programmes / Project Management to join a leading UK engineering and manufacturing business specialising in innovative electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, T

Comfortable taking ownership of a region, office or P&L. This is a senior leadership role with real scope and impact - not a title-only position and not a turnaround of a struggling office. You will take full ownership of the Cambridge office across operations, commercial performance, and strategic

The remit covers the long-term Estates & Facilities Strategy, hard services and critical engineering, capital projects and campus expansion, soft services and contracts, and full legal, HSE and environmental compliance. Reporting to the Managing Director of a globally recognised high-performance eng

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

You will take full ownership of the Cambridge office across operations, commercial performance, and strategic direction - effectively running a “mini business” within the wider consultancy. Comfortable taking ownership of a region, office or P&L. This is a senior leadership role with real scope

Reporting to the Managing Director of a globally recognised high-performance engineering and manufacturing business, with a seat on the senior management team. Full accountability for the control, development and performance of all estates, facilities, infrastructure and site services across a compl

Assist with the management of the recovery of any impaired assets alongside the Operations Team and Credit Risk Management Team. Liaise with Executive Directors, Credit Risk Team, Head of Operations, and Head of Sales. Maintain active and early engagement with the Credit Risk Team on any emerging ri

Lead the Directorate Business Management function, providing strategic oversight and coordination across all business management activities. This pivotal role involves ensuring effective delivery of performance management, budget and financial oversight, procurement, communications, governance, busi

A leading international law firm is seeking a Global Head of Facilities Management to lead its global property and workplace strategy. Deep understanding of the dynamics of a partnership model and fee-earner-led business. Drive a high-quality, consistent workplace experience across offices, reflecti

Vertas Nottinghamshire Limited (VNL) is looking for an accomplished and values-driven Head of Service to take strategic and operational leadership of one of its largest and most complex service portfolios. Head of Service - Facilities Management, Catering & Grounds. Significant senior leadership exp

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Programmes / Project Management to join a leading UK engineering and manufacturing business specialising in innovative electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Strong understanding of programme and project management methodologies inclu