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About the role: Business Development ConsultantActivate Business School has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Consultant who is able to self generate new leads for our training courses using various prospecting techniques. The main focus is to build a pipeline of new business prospects to secure new clients, and build productive relationships with them.This is consultative selling, where you will be tailoring our range of bespoke training solutions, both commercial and apprenticeships, to meet the clients needs and requirements. Working with clients nationally, this role is responsible for preparing and delivering proposals and tenders alongside the Head of Sales.As well as building these relationships, you'll be ensuring our service standards, processes and procedures are adhered to, and that our KPIs are being hit. With the potential for growth in this business area, you'll be identifying cross selling opportunities so both you and the team can maximise revenue and achieve/exceed targets.This is a hybrid role, working 40 hours per week with a base at any of our campuses, and meetings most weeks in Oxford. You will go on regular client visits, so must have access to reliable transportation.What do you need to be successful as a Business Development Consultant at Activate Learning?The most important attribute we're looking for is the confidence to drive your own leads, researching and contacting potential partners and building relationships with high profile HR clients.This role would be ideal for someone who has experience of working in a commercial training target driven environment, ideally in solution sales or training sales B2B, that would now like to consider a more diverse approach to the sales world whilst maintaining a good track record in achieving excellent results.You will be passionate in consultative and strategic selling, confident in writing successful proposals and tenders to lead to new business, and able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.You will also have a solution-focused, innovative approach to work, with the ability to think outside the box and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development. As this area has the potential for growth, you should be adaptable and open to adjust how you work to new opportunities.TPBN1_UKTJ

Employment Counsel | In-House | Oxford | Permanent \n \n A leading institution with a complex and high-profile legal function is looking for an Employment Lawyer to join its in-house Legal team on a permanent basis. \n \n This is a rare opportunity for a NQ-3 PQE lawyer to work at the heart of a large, multi-stakeholder organisation, advising HR and senior leadership on the full spectrum of employment law matters. \n \n The Role \n With support from the Head of Employment, you will manage your own caseload of employment matters from start to finish, including complex litigation. Beyond casework, you will play an active role in policy development, stakeholder training, and process improvement. Expect genuine influence and involvement with senior stakeholders from day one. \n \n Day-to-day responsibilities include: \n\n • Advising HR and senior management on a broad range of employment law issues\n, • Running complex employment litigation and providing strategic legal input\n, • Drafting and reviewing policies and procedures in response to legislative change\n, • Delivering briefings and training to key stakeholders across the organisation\n, • Contributing to the development of legal operations, including use of technology and AI\n, • Managing relationships with external legal advisers\n\n \n What They're Looking For \n\n • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales\n, • Solid employment law experience gained in a reputable law firm or in-house team\n, • Ability to advise confidently at the most senior levels\n, • Strong written and oral communication skills\n, • Pragmatic, solutions-focused, and comfortable with independent responsibility\n, • Well organised with the ability to prioritise across a varied caseload\n

Working closely with the Head of HR, you'll lead day-to-day HR operations, manage a small HR team and act as a key advisor to managers on a wide range of people matters. Hays are delighted to be partnering with a prestiguous education institution in Oxford City Centre to hire an expeirenced HR Manag

As a Payroll Supervisor, you'll take ownership of processing for stores and head office teams.You'll also get hands-on exposure to a variety of duties - from onboarding and employee record management to supporting day-to-day HR queries.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop

The HR Business Partner is an exciting opportunity to be part of this journey join the HR team at our Milton Park office. Reporting to the Head Of HR you will support our retail and head office teams, acting as a trusted business partner to managers across the organisation. HR generalist expereince

Up to £42,000 DOE + bonus + £75 per week on-call allowance | Permanent, full time, office based Are you a care manager who knows Oxford — the streets, the community, the local healthcare network — and wants a branch you can genuinely put your stamp on? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, privately funded home care provider for a Branch Care Manager to take the lead at their Oxford branch. This is a smaller, established branch with real room to grow, and the successful manager will have the backing of a national support structure to do exactly that. This is a leadership role, not an admin one. You'll hold the CQC registration for the branch, lead a small office team, and be accountable for both the quality of care delivered and the commercial performance of the branch. What you'll be doing Leading and developing your branch team — typically a Care Coordinator and Field Care Supervisor, plus your carer team Holding the registration for the location and driving a genuine 100% compliance culture Preparing for and performing well at CQC inspection Growing care hours sustainably and profitably through new customer acquisition and developing existing packages Building relationships across the local community — GPs, district nurses, discharge teams, safeguarding, community groups Managing the branch budget, KPIs and business performance Taking part in the branch on-call rota What you'll need Proven management experience in domiciliary care (registered manager experience preferred, but a strong care management background will be considered) A good working knowledge of Oxford and the surrounding area, and the local healthcare and community landscape Solid CQC knowledge and experience of inspection preparation Commercial awareness — you can grow a branch without compromising care quality Strong people management: recruitment, retention, development, performance Resilience, initiative and a solutions-focused approach A full driving licence valid for use in the UK and access to a vehicle (or the ability to travel reliably across the branch area) The right to work in the UK What's on offer Base salary up to £42,000, dependent on experience Bonus scheme (non-guaranteed) on top of base £75 per week on-call allowance when you're on the rota Central support from dedicated recruitment, marketing and compliance teams A private-pay client base — no local authority contracts A two-stage interview process: first with the Area Care Manager, second with the Head of Operations Please note: salary is based on experience and is not guaranteed at the maximum level. Bonus is not guaranteed. Full details will be discussed at interview. To apply Arden Personnel is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. All applications are treated in confidence and handled in line with our privacy policy. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and registration with the Care Quality Commission. We are reviewing CVs now early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (phone number removed) (Alcester) | (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley-in-Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer

About the Role As a Payroll Supervisor, you'll take ownership of processing for stores and head office teams. You'll also get hands-on exposure to a variety of duties - from onboarding and employee record management to supporting day-to-day HR queries. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop a broader career in HR within a fast-paced retail environment. This is a FTC for 12 Months starting in September. 4 days a week which is equivalent to 30 hours! Key Responsibilities Process payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees. Manage payroll changes including new starters, leavers, and contract amendments. Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, pensions, and statutory payments. Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with Finance for payment approvals. Maintain employee records in the ITrent Payroll system and ensure data accuracy. Reviewing the end-to-end processes of your team What You'll Bring Previous experience managing a team Pensions experience A good understanding of payroll legislation and best practice. Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Proficiency in MS Excel Preferred experience to the ITrent payroll system Expert in end-to-end payroll whilst overseeing a department What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Fully Office based 52077JH INDPAYS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position...

IT Operations Manager - Oxford Microsoft 365 | Infrastructure | Projects My client, an exciting and rapidly growing technology company based in Oxford, is looking for an experienced IT Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in developing and leading their internal IT function. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at a key stage of growth, helping shape the future of IT operations following a major global expansion. This isn't a traditional IT Manager role. It's an opportunity to become the operational lead for the Oxford IT team, taking ownership of day-to-day IT operations while driving infrastructure projects, improving processes and acting as the key link between the UK business and the global Corporate IT organisation. Working within a highly collaborative engineering environment, you'll help build a modern, scalable IT function while supporting cutting-edge technology teams. The Role You'll work closely with the Head of IT, taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the IT team whilst coordinating a wide range of infrastructure and technology initiatives. This role combines operational leadership with technical project delivery and would suit someone who has progressed from an Infrastructure background into IT Management or Technical Project Delivery. You'll be responsible for ensuring priorities are clear, projects move forward efficiently and the team has the structure and support needed to deliver. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of the Oxford IT function. Coordinate workload, priorities and resource planning across the IT team. Act as the primary liaison between the Oxford office and the Global Corporate IT organisation. Deliver and coordinate multiple IT infrastructure and technology projects simultaneously. Drive improvements to operational processes, documentation and service delivery. Ensure projects are delivered successfully into operational support. Monitor project risks, dependencies and technical priorities. Work closely with Infrastructure Engineers, Corporate IT and business stakeholders. Help define standards, governance and best practices across the IT function. Provide technical leadership whilst remaining close enough to understand infrastructure discussions. Support the continued growth and maturity of the IT department. Current Projects You'll be involved in a variety of business-critical initiatives including: Microsoft 365 improvements Google Workspace integration Identity & Access Management Infrastructure upgrades VMware and storage projects VDI deployments HR systems migration User onboarding automation Cloud and hybrid infrastructure improvements Internal technology transformation About You We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing structure to busy technical environments. You'll have excellent organisational skills, be comfortable working with infrastructure engineers and be able to balance operational priorities alongside project delivery. This role would suit someone currently working as an: IT Operations Manager IT Manager Infrastructure Manager Infrastructure Team Lead Technical Project Manager IT Service Delivery Manager Senior Infrastructure Engineer looking to move into management Technical Experience You'll ideally have experience with a broad range of technologies including: Microsoft 365 Windows Server Linux VMware Networking Storage technologies Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) Identity Management (Entra ID / Active Directory) Hybrid Infrastructure Enterprise IT environments You don't need to be the deepest technical expert, but you should have enough infrastructure knowledge to engage confidently with engineers and make informed operational decisions. Skills & Experience Experience leading IT operations, infrastructure teams or technical projects. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience managing competing priorities across multiple technical workstreams. Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working across both operational support and project delivery. Experience working with technical teams in fast-paced environments. Exposure to project management methodologies such as Agile, PRINCE2 or similar would be beneficial. The Person Success in this role is as much about attitude as experience. We're looking for someone who: Takes ownership and accountability. Brings structure and organisation. Communicates effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Builds strong working relationships. Is comfortable working with global colleagues across different time zones. Enjoys improving processes and helping teams become more effective. Is collaborative, pragmatic and willing to get involved when required. What's on Offer This is an opportunity to join a genuinely exciting technology business at a pivotal stage of growth. You'll have the chance to: Help shape the future of a growing IT function. Work on varied infrastructure and transformation projects. Collaborate with highly talented engineering teams. Influence operational processes and delivery standards. Build relationships with global technology teams. Join an organisation investing heavily in technology, infrastructure and innovation. If you're looking for an opportunity where you can combine IT Operations, Infrastructure and Technical Project Delivery while making a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. IT Operations Manager – Oxford

Oxford | £50,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefits | Onsite (5 days) free parking Hays are delighted to be partnering with a prestiguous education institution in Oxford City Centre to hire an expeirenced HR Manager on a permanent basis. About the Role Working closely with the Head of HR, you'll lead day-to-day HR operations, manage a small HR team and act as a key advisor to managers on a wide range of people matters. This role offers a genuine blend of operational leadership, strategic influence and hands-on HR support. You'll be comfortable managing complex ER casework including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance concerns and sensitive workplace issues, while providing pragmatic, commercially balanced advice to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage a broad range of Employee Relations casework, including complex and sensitive cases Lead on sickness and absence management, including long-term cases Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, working closely with hiring managers Ensure contracts and onboarding processes are delivered accurately and efficiently Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the HR team Monitor HR workflows, inboxes and response times to ensure strong service delivery Act as a key point of contact for managers and department heads Support the development of HR policies and procedures Contribute to HR projects, including the implementation of a new HRIS/recruitment system Working within a complex and highly regarded organisation, this role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of high-quality HR services whilst supporting a diverse community of professional, academic and operational colleagues. The successful candidate will combine strong operational HR expertise with the confidence and credibility to build meaningful relationships across all levels of the organisation About You Proven experience as a HR Manager OR A strong HR Generalist / Senior HR Advisor ready to step up into management Solid Employee Relations experience up to and including dissmisal Experience managing complex casework in a busy operational environment Strong generalist HR knowledge across the employee lifecycle Confidence working with stakeholders and influencing decision-making A proactive, solutions-focused approach The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Why Join? Opportunity to step into a broad, visible HR leadership role Work closely with an experienced Head of HR Exposure to meaningful HR transformation projects Varied and impactful role within a collaborative environment Package & Benefits £50,000 - £55,000 30 days holiday + bank holidays Generous pension scheme Cycle to work & electric car schemes Season ticket loans Free Onsite parking available - first come first serve basis Additional Information Full-time role (37.5 hours per week) flex start and finish times Based onsite in Oxford (5 days per week)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)

Corporation Service Company (CSC) seeks an experienced Director of HR Business Partnership to lead our global People Advisory function, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and compliant HR support across regions.

Sopra Steria Limited is hiring a Head of HR & Workforce Transformation to lead a new Transformative Business Services consulting practice. You will shape workforce strategies, redesign HR operating models and deliver large-scale people-centred transformations across public, financial services and ut

Head of FP&A, Finance Director, or VP of Finance at a large corporate with full ownership of the planning and reporting function. We're looking for Heads of FP&A and Finance Directors at large corporates who own the full planning and reporting function and are accountable for the financial narrative

Strong understanding of AI, automation, HR technology platforms (including SAP, Oracle and Workday) and the use of data and analytics to drive workforce and business performance. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. Are you passionate about hel

HR experience, with at least 2–3 years specifically managing a team of HR Business Partners or HR professionals. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the Global Head of HR will lead and. Lead the HR workstreams for opening new entities and offices globally, defining local HR polic

Head of HR – Transport IndustryLocation: YorkshireReports to: Managing Director / Board of DirectorsType

Formica, part of Broadview Materials, is seeking an exceptional Head of HR UK to lead the people agenda for its UK operations. Working collaboratively with HR colleagues across Europe, you will help shape the future of a globally recognised manufacturing organisation. Are you a strategic HR leader l

The role will also oversee payroll, HR systems and reporting, manage a junior HR team member and deputise for the HR Director when required. We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support across a number of key corporate functions, including Fin

Formica, part of Broadview Materials, is seeking an exceptional Head of HR UK to lead the people agenda for its UK operations. Working collaboratively with HR colleagues across Europe, you will help shape the future of a globally recognised manufacturing organisation. This is a high-profile leadersh

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support across a number of key corporate functions, including Finance, HSSE, Commercial, Facilities and Procurement. The role will also oversee payroll, HR systems and reporting, manage a junior HR team mem

By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data to Elliott Scott HR Recruitment Ltd. We are partnering with a leading global investment management organisation to appoint a Head of Workforce Planning. Influence senior stakeholders and drive ado

Proven experience as Head of HR, HR Manager, or Senior HR Business Partner within haulage, logistics, transport, or recycling. The Head of HR will lead all people, culture, and workforce strategy across a multi site fast-paced haulage and logistics operation. Head of HR – Transport Industry.

Strategic HR leader to oversee HR functions for over 350 employees, shaping people strategy, managing recruitment, employee relations, and compliance within an independent school.

Head of Outsourced ServicesExeter, Brinkworth or Abercynon (Hybrid). A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. They are now seeking an experienced Head of Outsourced Services to lead and evolve a hig

The client aims to keep travel to within approximately one hour of home where possible, although this cannot be guaranteed. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applicati

The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Are you experienced in delivering installation or construction projects and looking to step into a role with greater ownership? Do you want a position w

Proficiency in financial software and tools. Ensure alignment of project costs with overall financial plans and targets. A salary ranging from £58,500 to £65,500 dependent on the level of experience.

Do you want to take ownership of projects, playing an integral role in driving the future success of the company?. The ideal candidate will have previous BEMS Project Management experience and be capable of taking ownership of projects with minimal supervision. This company is a highly respected spe

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is required, together with the flexibility to undertake national travel and, where required, international travel. Acting as a trusted point of contact throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring customers and stakeholders remain informe

Proficiency in project management tools and software (e. Join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of cutting-edge projects that shape the future of infrastructure and construction. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, including data centre develo

Manage project schedules, costs, risks and resources throughout the programme lifecycle. Understanding of project controls, schedule management and Earned Value Management (EVM). Professional project management qualifications (APM, Prince2, PMP or equivalent) are beneficial.

This includes proactive identification of forecast issues for mitigation, and ownership of forecast accuracy. Knowledge of the deployment of ground station and network operations within the Space Communications sector. Our company is also supported by the UK Space Agency, the UK’s Department of Sc

The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of customer installation projects (industrial equipment / mechanical / electrical installations) from initial site survey through to final sign-off, customer handover and project close-out. Acting as the single point of ownership th

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd is assisting a London-based crude and oil products trading group to find a Head of Treasury Operations. This is a senior, international treasury role reporting to the Head of Structured Finance.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree with 15+ years of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting experience, including large-scale PLM transformation programs, leadership of cross-functional teams, and at least one successful implementation of Siemens Teamcenter or PTC Windchil

The Head of Treasury Operations, EMEA is responsible for leading the regional Treasury Operations function and ensuring the effective, controlled and scalable execution of Treasury operational processes across EMEA. Establish and enhance the EMEA intraday liquidity operating model, improving visibil

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. The firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. You will drive process excel

The firm operates a differentiated investment model and is at an exciting stage of growth, moving into fund management for the first time after several years of successful investing from its own balance sheet. Day to day, you will take ownership of the full finance function: monthly reporting, board

You'll take ownership of the implementation from mobilisation through to post-go-live, working alongside senior leadership, business stakeholders and the implementation partner to ensure a successful delivery. A track record of leading third‑party implementation partners. This is a fantastic oppor

S&H have been exclusively instructed by a consumer business on a Head of Legal Operations position. Managing a team of engineers and legal operations specialists, you will be responsible for shaping and designing (and implementing) legal ops to a global legal function, aiming for a best‑in‑class

In this fixed-term transformation role, the Head of Finance Operations will lead the end-to-end modernisation of the organisation's Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Payroll functions. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stak

My client, a large UK Financial Service Organisation is seeking a Head of Technology Operations to build a Technology Operations function from scratch and lead it at national scale to join their London based office. Head of Technology Operations – Technology, Reliability, Incident Management, Team

Reporting to the Head of Head of Structured Finance, the Head of Treasury Operations will be responsible for:. Managing the development and delivery of any treasury projects covering all aspect of treasury management including integration of systems. Annual audits of all banking mandates of Group en

Record PLC is seeking an experienced Head of Infrastructure to lead global infrastructure operations, security, and resilience from our London base. The role reports to the CTO and requires hands‑on leadership of a high‑performing team, with strong governance, risk management, and operational ex

Proven ability to manage and lead a team of 10+ direct reports, together with the ability to soft influence teams and individuals that sit in other areas of the business. The Global Head of Data Solutions will lead our global data delivery function, ensuring the accurate, timely, and high-quality pr

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree with 15+ years of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting experience, including large-scale PLM transformation programs, leadership of cross‑functional teams, and at least one successful implementation of Siemens Teamcenter or PTC Windch

All roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We champion the belief that everyone’s journey to and through retirement can be better, and for more than 200 years,we’vebeen helping our customers plan and prepare for their financial futures. We offer our colleagues fle

A leading financial services organization in London is seeking a Head of Technology Operations. Compensation includes a base salary of up to £190,000 plus bonus.