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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Principal Commercial Officer to join a commercial team, managing Domestic Commercial contracts through the full contract life cycle – from bidding and negotiation through to execution and closure. \n This role performs the duties of business winning, negotiation, and contract management, and reports to senior commercial staff, supporting major new business campaigns and delivering Defence Capability to the UK Armed Forces and other customers. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Playing a key role in winning new contracts and agreements of medium to high complexity, supporting the full Route to Contract and protecting the business's commercial interests\n, • Working within a multi-functional bidding team to generate proposals, including reviewing and drafting contract terms\n, • Supporting senior commercial staff on major new business campaigns\n, • Gaining acceptance and agreement on issues and amendments to ensure contractual compliance within agreed boundaries\n, • Acting as a vital part of the delivery chain, ensuring contractual promises to customers are met, including change management, problem solving and administration\n, • Identifying commercial risks and opportunities associated with bids and contracts, and working with other departments to develop mitigation strategies\n, • Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers and industry partners, with a focus on collaboration\n, • Acting as the interface with internal project teams, providing commercial advice\n, • Communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including reporting to senior management on the progress of your portfolio of work\n, • Representing the commercial team in progress reviews and/or customer meetings\n\n The ideal candidate would have: \n\n • Awareness and practical applicability of Intellectual Property and its protection\n, • Awareness of Import and Export restrictions and licencing requirements\n, • Ability to understand and use pricing and costing models\n, • Good knowledge of IT and business tools, including SAP\n\n The ideal candidate must have: \n\n • Advanced negotiation and interpersonal skills\n, • Strong process and change management experience\n, • Experience managing more complex, high value contracts\n, • Effective team behaviours, with strong influencing and team working skills\n, • Broad experience across commercial issues, including bidding and contract management throughout the full contract lifecycle\n, • Solid commercial understanding, from customer through to supplier\n, • Good understanding of contract law and its applicability\n, • Ability to draft or modify terms and conditions\n, • Understanding of liabilities and risk mitigation\n\n This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to: \n\n • Company bonus scheme, based on company performance\n, • Strong employer pension contribution\n, • Opportunity for paid overtime\n, • Generous flexi leave allowance, with additional days available\n, • Flexible working arrangements welcomed\n, • Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave, plus neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment support\n, • Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking\n\n If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Jack ASAP or apply via this advert! \n Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered. \n We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

Resident Liaison OfficerLocation: Stevenage Contract: Long-term contract 3+ years Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 5 days per week on site Sector: ConstructionResident Liaison Officer Stevenage We are currently recruiting for an experienced Resident Liaison Officer to join an established construction company working on a major, long-term project in Stevenage.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction liaison professional looking for stability and continuity, with the successful candidate joining one company and working on one major contract expected to run for at least three years.Based from the site office in Stevenage , you will work on site Monday to Friday and play a key role in maintaining positive relationships between the construction team, residents and the local community.The Role As Resident Liaison Officer, you will act as the main point of contact for residents affected by the works, ensuring they are kept informed throughout the project and that any queries, concerns or complaints are dealt with promptly and professionally.Your responsibilities will include:Acting as the main point of contact for residents affected by the works.Keeping residents informed about upcoming works, project timescales and potential disruption.Responding to enquiries, concerns and complaints in a professional and timely manner.Building and maintaining positive relationships with residents and the local community.Working closely with site management and construction teams to resolve issues.Carrying out regular resident communications and engagement activities.Maintaining accurate records of enquiries, complaints, actions and outcomes.Ensuring residents receive clear, accurate and timely information throughout the project.Helping to minimise disruption and maintain strong relationships between the construction company and the local community.About You The successful candidate will ideally have:Previous experience as a Resident Liaison Officer, Customer Liaison Officer, Community Liaison Officer or in a similar role.Experience within the construction, housing or property sector.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A confident, approachable and professional manner.Experience dealing with residents, customers or members of the public.The ability to manage complaints and difficult situations calmly and professionally.Strong organisational and administrative skills.Good IT and written communication skills.The ability to work effectively as part of a busy site team.Why Apply? 3+ year long-term opportunityWork on one major contract, offering excellent continuity and stability.Monday to Friday, 5 days per week on site.Based from the site office in Stevenage.Join an established construction company and long-term project team.Opportunity to play an integral role in maintaining positive relationships with residents and the local community.If you are an experienced Construction Resident Liaison Officer looking for a secure, long-term opportunity with an established construction company, this could be an excellent next step in your career.Apply now with your CV to be considered for this long-term Resident Liaison Officer position in Stevenage.TPBN1_UKTJ

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Principal Commercial Officer to join a commercial team, managing Domestic Commercial contracts through the full contract life cycle from bidding and negotiation through to execution and closure. This role performs the duties of business winning, negotiation, and contract management, and reports to senior commercial staff, supporting major new business campaigns and delivering Defence Capability to the UK Armed Forces and other customers. Key Responsibilities: Playing a key role in winning new contracts and agreements of medium to high complexity, supporting the full Route to Contract and protecting the business's commercial interests Working within a multi-functional bidding team to generate proposals, including reviewing and drafting contract terms Supporting senior commercial staff on major new business campaigns Gaining acceptance and agreement on issues and amendments to ensure contractual compliance within agreed boundaries Acting as a vital part of the delivery chain, ensuring contractual promises to customers are met, including change management, problem solving and administration Identifying commercial risks and opportunities associated with bids and contracts, and working with other departments to develop mitigation strategies Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers and industry partners, with a focus on collaboration Acting as the interface with internal project teams, providing commercial advice Communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including reporting to senior management on the progress of your portfolio of work Representing the commercial team in progress reviews and/or customer meetings The ideal candidate would have: Awareness and practical applicability of Intellectual Property and its protection Awareness of Import and Export restrictions and licencing requirements Ability to understand and use pricing and costing models Good knowledge of IT and business tools, including SAP The ideal candidate must have: Advanced negotiation and interpersonal skills Strong process and change management experience Experience managing more complex, high value contracts Effective team behaviours, with strong influencing and team working skills Broad experience across commercial issues, including bidding and contract management throughout the full contract lifecycle Solid commercial understanding, from customer through to supplier Good understanding of contract law and its applicability Ability to draft or modify terms and conditions Understanding of liabilities and risk mitigation This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to: Company bonus scheme, based on company performance Strong employer pension contribution Opportunity for paid overtime Generous flexi leave allowance, with additional days available Flexible working arrangements welcomed Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave, plus neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment support Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Jack ASAP or apply via this advert! Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions. TPBN1_UKTJ

M&E Manager - Permanent Salary: £64,790 + excellent benefits Location: High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City Hybrid: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At SettleParadigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future. Were now looking for an experienced M&E Manager to lead statutory compliance, safety and lifecycle management across key building services - ensuring our homes remain safe, reliable and well-maintained About the Role As our M&E Manager, youll take operational responsibility for statutory compliance and performance across core mechanical and electrical services, including Lifts, Water Hygiene, MVHR systems and other selected M&E assets. Youll play a central role in harmonising compliance and asset management practices across our merged organisation, aligning standards, contracts, data and processes. Youll also lead the operational implementation of our new Asset Management System, ensuring accurate asset data, strong reporting and improved decision making. This is a senior technical leadership role, managing a small team of Coordinators and Administrators, and working closely with colleagues across Property Services, Health & Safety, Estates, Projects, Finance and Procurement. If youre motivated by improving compliance, strengthening contractor performance and embedding robust asset management practices, this role offers a significant opportunity to shape how we manage our homes. What You'll Be Doing Compliance & Technical Leadership Act as the organisations Responsible Person / Authorising Officer for lifts, water hygiene and allocated M&E systems Oversee risk assessments, written schemes, examinations, testing and inspections Ensure compliance with statutory, non-statutory and best-practice requirements Align policies, standards, procedures and risk frameworks across the organisation Support cultural change by strengthening understanding of compliance responsibilities Asset Management & Data Define system requirements for M&E and compliance data Oversee data migration, validation and governance for the new Asset Management System Ensure accurate asset records, meaningful reporting and improved visibility of risk and lifecycle costs Contract & Supplier Management Manage specialist contractors, ensuring high performance and value for money Lead procurement activity for new Property Services contracts Work with Finance, Procurement and Home Ownership on Section 20 and service charge processes Drive efficiency and performance across suppliers Team Leadership Manage and develop Contract Support Coordinators and Administrators Provide guidance, mentoring and technical support Ensure the team works to required timeframes and legal requirements Engineering & Project Delivery Provide engineering expertise to design, plan and manage minor refurbishments and equipment installations Support Repairs Managers and Property Services colleagues with technical solutions Contribute to audits and reviews related to compliance, financial regulation and contract management Financial & Reporting Responsibilities Plan and manage budgets of approximately £3m Ensure financial regulations are followed for issuing and approving works Produce reports for senior leaders and recommend improvements What Were Looking For Youll do well in this role if you: Bring strong technical expertise in M&E engineering Have deep knowledge of UK statutory compliance frameworks Can interpret technical information and communicate clearly with non-technical colleagues Are confident managing contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders Have experience leading teams and supporting professional development Are organised, proactive and comfortable working across multiple workstreams Build strong relationships and work collaboratively across departments Are committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement Must haves: Recognised qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience Strong knowledge of statutory compliance frameworks for building services Proven track record delivering M&E works to a high standard Ability to provide clear, risk-based advice Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, NVQ Level 4, IOSH or SMSTS) Responsible Person & Duty Holder Training (LCA9010) Strong IT skills, especially Excel Clean driving licence Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships Nice to haves: Experience managing a team Experience producing executive reports Persuasive communication skills Experience in contract management or procurement Enthusiasm for promoting a positive culture and continuous improvement Benefits At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment. annual salary: £ 64,790 per annum 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options Generous pension scheme up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice Family-friendly leave : Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Health cash plan claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover) Life cover and income protection Flexible working hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging And thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide: Mental Health First Aiders available to support Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions) Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities Peer-recognition rewards platform Paid professional subscription (one per year) Working Hours 37 hours per week Monday - Friday Contract : Permanent Our Commitment We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups. Accessibility and Adjustments We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required. Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. Closing Date: 23.08.2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client’s project identifies, trains and supports volunteers who work with them to design new and exciting ways to promote reading and writing in their community. Working alongside the local project manager and as part of their national communities team, you will develop new strategies for recr

Resident Liaison Officer Location: Stevenage Duration: Long-term contract – 3+ years Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 5 days per week on site Sector: Construction We are currently recruiting for an experienced Construction Resident Liaison Officer to join an established construction company working on a major long-term contract in Stevenage. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for stability, as the successful candidate will be working for one company on one major contract, with the project expected to run for three years. You will be based on the construction site five days a week, working from the site office and acting as a key link between the construction team, residents and the local community. The Role As Resident Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining positive relationships with residents throughout the duration of the project. You will ensure residents are kept fully informed of the works and will act as their main point of contact for any queries, concerns or issues. Your duties will include: Acting as the main point of contact for residents affected by the works. Keeping residents informed about upcoming works, timescales and potential disruption. Responding to queries, concerns and complaints professionally and efficiently. Building and maintaining strong relationships with residents and the local community. Working closely with the site management and construction teams to resolve issues. Carrying out regular resident communications and engagement activities. Keeping accurate records of enquiries, complaints and actions. Ensuring residents receive clear and timely information throughout the project. Helping to minimise disruption and maintain excellent relationships between the company and the local community. About You The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience as a Resident Liaison Officer, Customer Liaison Officer, Community Liaison Officer or in a similar position. Experience within the construction, housing or property sector. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A confident, approachable and professional manner. Experience dealing with residents, customers or members of the public. The ability to handle complaints and difficult situations calmly and professionally. Strong organisational and administrative skills. Good IT and written communication skills. The ability to work as part of a busy site team. Why Apply? 3 year long-term opportunity Work on one major contract for a client, providing excellent continuity and stability Monday to Friday, 5 days per week on site Based from the site office in Stevenage * Opportunity to become an integral part of a long-term project team If you are an experienced Construction Resident Liaison Officer looking for a secure, long-term opportunity with an established construction company, this could be an excellent next step. Apply now with your CV to be considered for this long-term position in Stevenage

Principal Commercial Officer (Contracts) A strong background in contract management and negotiation is essential for this role, ideally within a regulated environment where risk, compliance and stakeholder management matter. We are recruiting for a Principal Commercial Officer to join a well established organisation delivering complex UK programmes. This role sits in a commercial team supporting bids, negotiations and live contract delivery, with real exposure to senior stakeholders and varied contract activity. Role: Principal Commercial Officer Type: Permanent, full time Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire (hybrid, typically 2 to 3 days per week on site) Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits Key responsibilities Run commercial contracts end to end, from helping shape bids and negotiating terms through to delivery, managing changes and closing everything out properly. Support new work coming in by reviewing and drafting contract terms and helping move things through the route to contract process. Get stuck into negotiations, helping reach agreement while keeping within internal approvals and commercial boundaries. Be the go-to person for the project teams day to day, giving clear advice on risk, liabilities, amendments and what the contract actually means in practice. Keep the commercial admin and contract records accurate and up to date in the relevant systems, including SAP where needed. Build strong working relationships across the business and with customers and partners externally. Help improve how the team works and, when needed, support and guide more junior team members. What we're looking for You've managed commercial contracts end to end, not just one part of the process. You're confident in negotiation and you can build trust with different stakeholders, even when views clash. You've dealt with more complex, higher value agreements and you naturally think about risk and opportunity as you go. You have a solid practical grasp of contract law and can apply terms and conditions in the real world, not just quote them. You understand liabilities, change control and how to spot issues early and reduce risk. You're comfortable around IP topics and, ideally, you've had some exposure to import or export controls and licensing. You're organised, calm under pressure, and happy working to deadlines in a busy environment. Security clearance and eligibility Because of the security requirements attached to this work, we can only consider applicants who hold British citizenship (including dual nationals with British citizenship). BPSS checks will be carried out at offer stage. Eligibility requirements relating to nationality and right to work may apply