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Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems
BAE Systems
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£61,967
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems

Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis)

Salary: Up to Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
  • Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation
  • Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies
  • Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
  • Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
  • Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process
  • Providing leadership and mentoring of more junior team members to ensure the necessary capability and skills development

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

  • Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards
  • Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development
  • Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design)
  • Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Team Leadership experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of defence standards
  • Experience of Marine Electrical Systems
  • Experience of working with engineering life cycle

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electrical Power Systems Definition team:

Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team who are responsible for leading a team of engineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 3rd March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Minor Works Project Manager
HAYS
London
In office
Mid - Senior
£45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Your new company
Our client are a specialist facilities service provider who deliver services to a commercial portfolio spanning the UK. They are hiring a Billable Works Project Manager to join their team to oversee the delivery of refurbishment and maintenance projects to a large portfolio of residential properties across London & Kent.

Your new role
As Billable Works Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a diverse programme of refurbishment, maintenance, and improvement projects across a substantial housing portfolio of more than 30,000 properties. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated professional to join the Billable Works team, contributing directly to the successful planning, procurement, delivery, and close-out of projects ranging from minor remedial works and full internal refurbishments through to major seven-figure schemes.
Operating within a large and rapidly developing organisation created to support the estate, the Billable Works Manager oversees the full project lifecycle, from early scoping and design through procurement and delivery to final handover. Working closely with the Regional Manager, senior project managers, and maintenance teams, the role ensures that every project - whether a single small refurb or a complex £3m re-roofing or external faade upgrade - is managed to rigorous contractual and compliance standards. The position demands a proactive and organised leader who is capable of managing high-volume, fast-paced works while maintaining strategic oversight, accuracy in reporting, and full adherence to company, client, and regulatory requirements.
A key focus of the role is effective supply-chain management. The Billable Works Manager leads a network of contractors and suppliers, ensuring they are fully briefed, meet contract performance standards, and deliver value for money and consistently high-quality outcomes. They ensure all works proceed in line with approved briefs, specifications, cost plans, and tender documentation, with robust adherence to Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and asbestos control regulations. Accurate record-keeping, performance monitoring, and budget management are essential to ensure audit readiness and contractual compliance.

What you’ll need to succeed
To succeed in this role you will require relevant experience in overseeing the delivery of maintenance and refurbishment projects within housing or property services. You will also require:

  • Contractor management experience and understanding
  • Relevant qualifications are desirable
  • SMSTS
  • Full UK driving license
    Ability to obtain SC Clearance

What you’ll get in return
When successful in securing this role you will receive a permanent contract with a national, specialist FM service provider. You will also receive:

  • £40,000 - £45,000 starting salary (dependant on experience)
  • Company car / car allowance
  • 25 days leave + bank holidays
  • Private medical cover
  • Life assurance

What you need to do now

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Administration & IT Manager
INSTITUTE FOR ARTS IN THERAPY AND EDUCATION
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

ADMINISTRATION & IT MANAGER ROLE

The Institute for Arts in Therapy & Education (IATE) is one of London’s most prestigious independent therapy training institutions, with over 30 years of standing. We are a full member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the government body, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

IATE is a small training organisation comprised of approximately 300 on site students, with an additional course offer of short, online courses. The academic staff and students are supported by a small key team of administrative staff who ensure the smooth running of all business, financial and admissions aspects of the training courses.

Located in Sugar House Island, east London, we offer our therapist trainees a bespoke and prestigious training location reflective of the arts context in which we offer our training.

Trauma Informed Schools & Communities UK (TISCUK) is a community interest company offering training to schools, communities and organisations in trauma-informed practise and is the sister company of IATE.

Person Specification: Administration & IT Manager (Airtable Student Database Specialist)

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Seniority to: IATE’s Administrative Team - Academic Officers, Admissions Officer, Placement Co-ordinators and an Office Administrator.

Accountability: Overall responsibility for IATE’s full administrative processes and function and end to end ownership of the Airtable student database (a vital component of the role).

Working Pattern:

Part-time: 3 days/22.5 hours per week

Hybrid working: Two days worked on-site (Sugar House Island, London) and Wednesdays worked remotely.

Purpose of the Role:

This is a new role, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and will be key to the administrative functioning of the organisation. The Administration & IT Manager will be responsible for the administrative function of IATE’s administrative team made up of Academic Officers, Admissions Officer, Placement Co-ordinators and an Office Administrator.

It will be the postholder’s responsibility to provide strategic and operational leadership of IATE’s administration and student services across the full learner journey (enquiry application offer enrolment learning/assessment/placement completion alumni), ensuring high quality service, compliant data management, and reliable digital systems - especially the Airtable student database.

The postholder will also have responsibility for TISCUK’s Airtable database and will provide IT support, where required, to core staff within both IATE and TISCUK.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & develop the Administrative Team: set objectives, allocate work, coach, and oversee performance.

Own Airtable (student database): govern structure, permissions, interfaces, automations, and data quality and accuracy.

Oversee course administration & student services across the learner lifecycle to agreed deadlines/SLAs.

Govern Microsoft 365 & e learning (SharePoint/Teams/Exchange; Moodle/Turnitin) to support academic delivery.

Ensure UK GDPR compliance across records, workflows, and communications; manage SARs and retention.

Provide pragmatic IT/telephony oversight (on site triage, vendor liaison) to keep operations running smoothly.

Essential Experience:

Leadership of a busy administration function with clear service standards.

Airtable ownership in an education/training context (schema, permissions, Interfaces, Automations, data quality).

Course administration across the academic cycle (admissions/enrolment, timetabling, attendance, assessment, progression, completion).

Student services case handling (information/advice, welfare signposting, complaints/appeals tracking).

Microsoft 365 administration (MFA, role based access, audit, SharePoint sites/permissions).

Moodle/Turnitin administration (user provisioning, course/assignment setup, integrations).

UK GDPR in practice (lawful bases, privacy notices, SARs, DPIAs, retention/disposal).

Desirable Experience:

Integrations between Airtable and other platforms (secure notifications, reporting, calendar/email flows).

SharePoint information architecture and basic Power Automate workflows.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

Airtable collaboration/permission models; data validation and governance.

Education sector records management and safeguarding touchpoints.

M365 security/compliance; Moodle/Turnitin admin fundamentals.

People leadership Service orientation Data accuracy & governance.

Process design & documentation (SOPs, templates, permissions matrices).

Clear communication & training for non technical users.

Problem solving & prioritisation during peak cycles; calm under pressure.

Privacy by design & confidentiality.

Qualifications & Training:

Degree or equivalent experience (Information Systems/Computing or related field).

Evidence of UK GDPR/data protection training.

Advantageous: Microsoft 365 administrator/security certifications.

Right to work in the UK; satisfactory references.

£48,000 - £52,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience, equating to £28,800 - £31,200 per annum.

30 days annual leave (pro rata) including public holidays.

Apply:

Applicants will need to apply by sending their CV, with a cover letter detailing their skills and experience, to .

Fire Detection Project Manager
Snowdon Recruitment
London
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

A growing and well-established fire alarm installation companyis seeking an experienced Project Manager to support continued expansion. With major fire alarm projects secured through 2026 and beyond, this role offers long-term stability and clear progression opportunities.

The Role:

  • Managing multiple fire alarm installation projects
  • Supporting system design, planning, and delivery
  • Reviewing and approving estimates, quotations, and tender documentation
  • Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to relevant standards

The Candidate:

  • Proven project management experience within the fire alarm industry
  • Strong technical knowledge of fire alarm systems
  • Security systems experience advantageous
  • Proactive, organised, and career-focused

Package:

  • £60,000 £65,500 DOE
  • 28 days holiday
  • Remote working with London-based projects

Long-term career progression and leadership opportunities available.

Software Engineering Manager (UCX) (Mobile)
Hargreaves Lansdown
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) are looking for an experienced and talented Mobile Software Engineering Manager to lead a Unified Client Experience (UCX) product development team in building market-leading mobile applications for our clients.

About HL And The Opportunity

We’re building the next generation platform for one of the UK’s largest financial services companies, trusted by over 2 million clients and managing c.£150 billion in assets. This is your opportunity to shape technology that will redefine how people invest and achieve financial freedom.

You will build our green field next generation Unified Client Experience (UCX) mobile applications that will streamline client journeys across a range of products and services. It’s an exciting opportunity to design, architect and build a modern cross platform mobile application from scratch using React Native and latest design patterns and industry best practices to modernize and transform our savings and investment platform.

The UCX team consolidates the efforts of the whole organisation, transforming client journeys and delivering on HL’s vision to give people financial freedom. You will work with like-minded people from business, product and engineering functions to develop and refine client journeys covering onboarding, KYC, account management and investment workflows in a secure and compliant environment.

By joining us, you’ll help deliver innovative and scalable solutions that make investing easier and more accessible to millions of users across the UK.

Be part of HL’s future. Be part of the future of investing. Shape it with us.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leadership & People Management

  • Recruit, lead, and develop an agile team of 5-7 mobile engineers (React Native) across a mix of seniority levels.
  • Own people management responsibilities including hiring, onboarding, line management, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture focused on continuous improvement and psychological safety.

Technical Leadership & Delivery

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership for the design and delivery of greenfield mobile applications in iOS and Android using cross platform React Native technology stack. Solid experience & knowledge of React Native is a must-have.
  • Define and uphold mobile engineering standards, best practices, and architectural principles.
  • Lead technical decision-making, balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term maintainability and scalability.
  • Ensure applications are performant, accessible, secure, and compliant with relevant standards and regulations.

Platform & Integration

  • Lead the integration of mobile platforms with backend services using GraphQL APIs, and third-party systems to deliver seamless end-to-end user experiences.
  • Collaborate with backend, platform, and DevOps teams to ensure well-designed interfaces and reliable deployments.

Ways of Working & Quality

  • Take ownership of the agile software development lifecycle, including backlog refinement, Scrum ceremonies, CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and production deployments.
  • Promote iterative delivery with a strong focus on customer outcomes, rapid feedback loops, and measurable value.
  • Manage mobile release processes: feature flags, phased roll out, hotfix workflows and versioning.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and business stakeholders to align technical delivery with product strategy and customer needs.
  • Communicate technical concepts, trade-offs, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

About You

  • 10+ years of commercial experience building mobile applications across iOS and Android, and at least 4 years leading engineering teams.

  • High proficiency in cross platform development in React Native is essential, with a strong grasp of front-end design patterns and best practices in mobile SDLC.

  • Proven experience of REST/GraphQL API integration with mobile applications

  • Solid understanding of mobile application fundamentals: iOS/Android app lifecycle, performance constraints and release management

  • Proven hands-on software engineering background across modern mobile technologies e.g. cross platform / native development.

  • Strong understanding of modern mobile architecture, including state management, responsive layouts, routing, navigation, performance optimisation and accessibility standards.

  • Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, using version control effectively, and working within modern development workflows.

  • Solid experience in managing mobile release processes: feature flags, phased roll out, hotfix workflows and versioning.

  • Strong advocate for quality and security, embedding automated testing, code quality checks, and security scanning into development pipelines.

  • Passionate about mentoring and developing engineers through coaching, code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

  • Proven experience in leading high performing engineering teams in fast paced environments and well versed in line management duties.

  • Able to thrive in fast-paced, regulated environments where delivery speed, quality, compliance, and innovation must be carefully balanced.

  • Strong communication and articulation skills, capable of independently navigating an organization and able to negotiate and lead discussions to develop consensus across various levels and departments.

Interview Process

3 Stage Interview

Stage 1 - Discussion with our Hiring Manager (30mins):

A chance to talk with our Hiring Manager in more detail about the role, our tech stack and some of the problems we solve every day. Here, we’ll dig a bit more into some of your experiences, understand the processes you’re familiar with and the technologies you’ve used to deliver end user value.

Stage 2 - Technical Assessment (70mins):

For the technical part, we’d like you to sit down with some of your potential peers to work through a technical design solution. This is to assess your technology depth including technical design/architecture knowledge, familiarity with design patterns, analytical skills and knowledge of mobile technology stack.

Stage 3 - Final Round - Architecture, Leadership & Culture fit (60 - 80 mins):

In this round you will be assessed on your overall architecture and technical skill, your leadership experience and our cultural Fit

Package

We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, alongside a generous performance-based bonus scheme.

Your total reward package includes:

  • ?? Up to 19% pension contribution - helping you plan confidently for the future
  • ?? Private medical insurance - giving you peace of mind and access to top-tier healthcare
  • ?? A wide range of excellent benefits, from lifestyle perks to wellbeing support, designed to help you thrive both in and out of work

We believe in recognising and rewarding the impact you make - and ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Working Schedule

We’re based in the stunning Paddington Central offices at 4 Kingdom Street, a modern workspace designed to energise your day and elevate collaboration.

What Makes It Special?

  • ?? Landscaped rooftop gardens - perfect for a breath of fresh air or informal catch-ups.
  • ?? London’s highest rooftop basketball court - yes, really!
  • ??? Wellness amenities including showers, lockers, hairdryers, and fresh towels.
  • ?? Cyclist-friendly with secure bike storage and drying rooms.
  • ??? Stylish lounge areas, booths, and breakout spaces for focused work or relaxed chats.
  • ?? Canalside location near Little Venice, with floating restaurants, coffee shops, and a seasonal pop-up garden bar.
  • ?? Unbeatable transport links - just steps from Paddington Station and the Elizabeth Line.

We embrace a hybrid working model that gives you the best of both worlds:

  • 1-2 days a week in the office to connect, collaborate, and enjoy everything the space has to offer.
  • Remote flexibility for deep focus, work-life balance, and personal productivity.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Please note, we do not offer sponsorship opportunities for this role.

Lift Engineer Apprentice, Installation - Surrey
Otis- Graduates
Brentford
In office
Graduate - Junior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Date Posted:
2026-01-27
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Otis Vantage London, 10th Floor, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9AG, UK.
No one moves people like we do!

We move over 2 billion people every day and maintain more than 2.2 million customer units worldwide. You’ll find us in some of the world’s most iconic buildings, including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, and Burj Khalifa.

This is your chance to join an industry that remains strong even during economic challenges-and learn from the best.

Ready to get started?

What can you expect?

At OTIS, we offer one of the most comprehensive apprenticeship schemes in the lift industry.

As an Lift Engineer Apprentice, you’ll work within a supportive team, combining hands-on experience with classroom-based learning to achieve an NVQ Level 3 qualification-essential for a career as a Lift and Escalator Engineer.

Your training will be fully supported by OTIS and our trusted apprenticeship provider.

Once qualified as a New Equipment Lift Engineer, you’ll install brand-new equipment and manage the installation process from start to finish. You’ll work on construction sites throughout the year, moving between locations as projects progress.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking aspiring engineers with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for teamwork. You should have:

  • 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/Grade 4 or above, including Maths, English, and a STEM subject
  • Minimum age of 18, a valid driving license, and access to a vehicle
  • A willingness to attend and complete all required training throughout the apprenticeship
  • You will require your own laptop

Salary

  • Year 1: £16,416
  • Year 2: £21,888
  • Year 3: £30,096

Want to learn more? Click Otis Apprenticeship Programme !

At OTIS, we are committed to the ongoing development of every team member. We strongly support career progression and foster a culture that values innovation-because we know our people are the key to our success.

d build what’s next!.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here .

Fire Suppression engineer - Sprinkler Systems
Morson Edge
London
In office
Junior - Mid
£200/day - £250/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Fire Suppression engineer – Sprinkler Systems - LU

Must have experience carrying out planned maintenance on sprinkler systems.

Rate: £200 - £250 including expenses
Location: All over the LU Network - Central London
Vehicle required: Own van or car is required
Days/ Hours: Night shift only - Sunday to Thursday evening - 10 pm – 6 am
Interviews: ASAP
Duration: 12 weeks or longer

Fire Suppression engineer must have experience carrying out planned maintenance on sprinkler systems.

The role:

Morson are currrently recruiting for an Fire Suppression Technician, who has previous experience in carrying out planned maintenance and on sprinkler and must have a thorough understanding of the system’s components and the necessary maintenance procedures. This includes knowledge of the water supply, control valves, sprinkler heads, piping, alarms, and monitoring devices. Regular inspections and maintenance are essential to ensure the system’s reliability and effectiveness in protecting life and property. The technician should be able to perform routine inspections, record maintenance activities, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

the Ideal canddidate:
You will be working on a night shift , Sunday to Thursday pattern, you’ll be trusted to work autonomously and relied on to make sure you work safely at all times.

You must have a driver’s license to enable you to travel between sites.

The key deliverables of this role are as follows:
• Completing preventative maintenance tasks on a nightly basis
• Ability to support the delivery of Daily tasks in line with business expectations
• Working as part of a team and individually dependant on task
• Health and Safety awareness and practice
• Monitoring of works to ensure continued compliance

The responsibilities for this role include:
• Provide accurate site reports on completed activities to either the site SPC or your line manager
• Responsible for completion of maintenance against defined schedule
• Ensure maintenance is completed to required standard and report any issues
• Complete any administration tasks in a timely manner
• Comply with Drug & Alcohol policy

Qualifications / Skill Requirements:
• Familiarity with local, national, and international fire codes, regulations, and standards as wet/dry sprinklers, gas suppression systems, foam systems
• Hydraulics and Fluid Dynamics: Expertise in water flow calculations and the behaviour of fluids under pressure
• Fire Suppression Systems: Understanding of various types of fire suppression systems such as Sprinkler systems
• Previous experience working within the LUL or Rail environment would be a advantage

Construction Project Manager - Nights
Get Staffed
North West London
In office
Mid - Senior
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Construction Project Manager (night works)

Location: London,NW10

Travel in and around Greater London is expected.

Over the last decade our client, Thomann Hanry, has grown significantly and continues to expand its portfolio of works. As part of this growth the need for a Project Manager has been identified to ensure the delivery of projects whilst initiating improvements to service, quality, and operational efficiency.

Role purpose

The role purpose is to cost, plan, coordinate and oversee projects undertaken out of hours/in the evening involving restoration, and maintenance taking place on prestigious and historic buildings in London. The role will provide an oversight and management of contractors, various trade workers and company employees. The role requires solid experience of working on and managing construction sites and the teams on them whilst reporting and tracking project progress, undertaking quality control and ensuring all relevant permits and licences are obtained.

This post will be expected to be a key contact with clients at site providing comprehensive liaison on all project related matters. Furthermore, ensuring day-to-day management of the site client satisfaction and best reputational and financial return for the company through regular site visits across London.

Key responsibilities

  • Managing and overseeing works on site
  • Provide expert advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle from conception to completion
  • Assist with managing site teams to ensure compliance with health & safety, staffing, and materials
  • Oversee project delivery to meet high-quality standards and programme objectives
  • Identify and report cost variances between budgeted and actual expenses
  • Coordinating with third parties, including engineers and architects to ensure project success
  • Supervising and managing sub-contractors effectively
  • Preparing valuations and final accounts
  • Handling administrative and scheduling tasks as required
  • Ensuring the Risk Assessments and Method Statements are thoroughly understood and correctly implemented on site

Essential skills and experience

  • MUST HAVE Construction site management experience
  • MUST HAVE previous experience of project management
  • MUST HAVE Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification
  • Must HAVE current and valid CSCS card
  • Preference for a Degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of construction principals, with knowledge of restoration and refurbishment preferred
  • Highly motivated with a proactive and dynamic approach to work
  • Keen interest in restoration and conservation
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
  • Strong leadership potential with problem solving abilities
  • Positive, solution-orientated mindset

Company Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave
  • 8 Days Bank Holiday leave
  • Minimum of 1 week Christmas closure
  • Your birthday off!
  • Group Personal pension scheme with Scottish Widows and a 3% employer contribution
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Regular Training

Apply today with an up to date CV.

Senior/Lead Python AI Developer - Leading Technology AI Brand
MLR Associates
London
In office
Senior
£70,000 - £90,000
RECENTLY POSTED
  • Senior Engineer/Developer
  • Start-up Scale up - growth
  • Leading Technology AI Brand
  • SaaS - Platform based Technology Services
  • London/City
  • £70-90k salary + equity package

Our client a global technology leader is currently looking for a Senior/Lead Python Developer to work with the dev team to guide the provision of Software Development for an exciting new AI product already integrated with industry leading Property Tech organisations.

Reporting to the CTO and working closely with all levels of the business, this role will be responsible for:-

  • Python 5-10+ years experience, high level complex coding
  • Software Development Lifecycle: Manage all aspects of the SDLC to deliver Strategic objectives and maintain exceptional standard of software
  • Hands on Python Architecture and Code strategy and hands on development/coding
  • Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team of Software Engineers
  • Collaboration: work closely with Senior Stakeholders across the business to align goals and deliver the product vision
  • People Growth: support team to enable personal and technical progression
  • Continuous Improvement: spearhead improvement in process & practices to elevate Product Development
  • Resource Allocation: provide support where needed for the projects that move the organisation forwards.
  • Client Focus: Craft and implement development practices that meet client and business needs.
Lead Engineer - Essex
Synergi Search & Select Limited
Harlow
In office
Senior
£60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Our client is a leading global FMCG company and is expanding.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

As Engineering Team Leader, you’ll be the operational hub of the engineering team - managing the planning, communication, and administration that keep everything running smoothly. From maintenance scheduling and spare part management to compliance tracking and contractor coordination, you’ll ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance tasks and engineer workloads.
  • Track outstanding work orders, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation.
  • Support the Engineering Manager with resource planning, KPI reporting, and departmental priorities.
  • Monitor stock levels and reorder critical components to avoid downtime.
  • Maintain precise records of parts usage, orders, and deliveries.
  • Liaise with suppliers to secure cost-effective and timely supply of materials.
  • Keep accurate and up-to-date maintenance logs, service reports, and equipment histories.
  • Prepare and support documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Track and report on compliance with safety protocols and inspection schedules.
  • Organise and manage engineering contractors, ensuring all site inductions and safety requirements are met.
  • Maintain effective communication between engineers, production, and third-party suppliers.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Previous experience in engineering administration, maintenance coordination, or technical planning.
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Working knowledge of Excel, stock systems, and CMMS/maintenance software.
  • Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Clear and confident communication skills, able to liaise effectively with engineers, managers, and suppliers.

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
  • 3 volunteer days per year
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee discounts
  • Life assurance
  • Medicash Health Cash Plan

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!

Project Manager Power
Get2Talent
London
In office
Senior - Leader
£100,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Our client is a leading infrastructure and energy investment organisation operating across Africas electricity networks. They provide capital and technical expertise to transmission, distribution, and renewable energy businesses, supporting clean, reliable power for communities and businesses across the continent.

As part of business growth, they are expanding their technical capabilities and are seeking a Power Networks Lead to join their London-based Engineering Team. This is a senior engineering role, responsible for managing and delivering Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) network projects across both rural and urban environments.

The role offers international exposure, with significant travel to Africa, and the chance to contribute to transformative energy infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for T&D networks, providing guidance on design, standards, and network topology.
  • Support Engineering, Business Development, and Project Teams on technical project aspects.
  • Manage power network projects end-to-end: planning, design, implementation, and commissioning.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to improve project performance and delivery.
  • Engage effectively with internal teams, clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.
  • Identify and mitigate risks to project delivery and operational performance.
  • Champion innovation, adoption of new technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

  • BE (Engineering) degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 15 years experience in power transmission and distribution networks.
  • Proven project management experience delivering T&D projects.
  • Knowledge of the African electricity utility industry and regulatory environment is advantageous.
  • Understanding of Health & Safety requirements in the power sector.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable working in English; French-speaking candidates are an advantage.
  • Willingness to travel internationally for project delivery.

Why Apply?

  • Competitive salary with annual bonus.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across Africa.
  • Senior, strategic, and technically challenging role.
  • Professional development and exposure to international energy markets.
Mechanical Project Manager
TREVETT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LTD
London
In office
Mid - Senior
£350/day - £400/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Mechanical Project Manager Decarbonisation Programme (Live Hospital Site)
Location:West London
Employment Type:Contract (6 - 12 months)
Day rate:£400.00 a day CIS

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedMechanical Project Managerto deliver key decarbonisation works across a major live hospital site in West London.

You will be working alongside a leading energy and engineering specialist known for delivering large-scale carbon-reduction projects, including mechanical upgrades, heat-pump systems, plant infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions.

This role offers exposure to major capital programmes, operational estates, and high-impact sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead full project lifecycle delivery of mechanical decarbonisation works within a live healthcare environment.
  • Oversee installation and commissioning of mechanical systems, including pipework, heat-pump systems, plant upgrades and associated infrastructure.
  • Manage contractors, engineers and specialist subcontractors on site.
  • Ensure strict adherence to health and safety, hospital protocols, RAMS and compliance standards.
  • Monitor progress against programme and budget, providing clear reporting to stakeholders.
  • Maintain documentation, technical records and quality assurance throughout the project.

Ideal Experience

  • Mechanical project delivery within healthcare, complex estates or large campus environments.
  • Previous involvement in decarbonisation, sustainability or energy-efficiency projects.
  • Proven end-to-end delivery capability, including installation, coordination and commissioning.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead delivery in live, safety-critical environments.
Head of Engineering (PSV / PCV)
Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd
London
In office
Leader
£90,000 - £95,000

We are currently seeking a PSV Head of Engineering leader to oversee and manage performances across multiple bus garages in the London area. The ideal candidate will currently hold a similar role (I.E. Head of Engineering / Chief Engineer) or be a seasoned Engineering Manager ready to take the next step on the senior management career ladder.

You will be accountable for delivering safety, compliance, reliability, financial, and quality targets while driving continuous improvement and supporting the transition to zero-emission buses.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead depot engineering teams across multiple garages to achieve fleet availability, safety, and regulatory compliance (DVSA/TfL)

* Manage engineering budgets, forecasts, and lifecycle costs to improve financial performance

* Drive KPI improvements through data analysis, recovery plans, and performance management

* Act as technical lead with OEMs, suppliers, and service partners to improve reliability and quality

* Support zero-emission bus deployment and associated infrastructure readiness

* Ensure adherence to engineering standards through audits and process verification

* Develop and mentor Engineering Managers (EM) and Assistant Engineering Managers (AEM) to build high-performing teams

* Collaborate with operations, finance, HR, and trade union representatives to deliver business objectives

About You

* Senior experience within Bus, PCV / PSV, HGV, or fleet engineering operations

* Strong knowledge of London bus regulatory frameworks and compliance standards

* Proven leadership in performance improvement, budget control, and team development

* Skilled in stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement

If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please forward an up to date CV to David James at Caledonian Automotive Recruitment - All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence

IT Director, CLM & CRM Engineering Lead
Experis
London
In office
Leader
£120,000 - £150,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Seniority: Director / Head of Engineering
Industry: Financial Services (Wealth / Advisory)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced IT Director - CLM & CRM Engineering Lead to own and evolve our end?to?end Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) and CRM platform. This role is central to transforming how we attract, onboard, serve and understand clients-through modern, scalable technology and a unified data and workflow architecture.
You will lead multi?disciplinary engineering, data and integration teams, shaping a platform built on technologies such as Salesforce, Xplan, Snowflake, MuleSoft, Fivetran, and AWS. This is a rare opportunity to define technical direction, drive architecture simplification, and deliver the future state of our client lifecycle experience.

Key Responsibilities
In this senior leadership role, you will:
Platform Strategy & Technical Direction

  • Define the technical roadmap for the entire client lifecycle platform from leads and onboarding to servicing and reporting.
  • Champion a unified, scalable architecture and modern engineering standards.

Engineering Leadership

  • Lead and grow an internal platform engineering team spanning CRM development, integrations, data engineering and DevOps.
  • Build capability, strengthen standards, and reduce reliance on external partners.

Architecture, Integration & Data

  • Drive simplification of CLM systems and data flows across the organisation.
  • Establish robust integration patterns and ensure reliable, secure, high?quality data movement across platforms.

Agile & Delivery Leadership

  • Oversee PI planning, sprint delivery, backlog shaping, and feature prioritisation.
  • Ensure predictable delivery velocity across engineering, integration, and testing squads.

Governance, Security & Compliance

  • Act as design authority across CLM/CRM features and integrations.
  • Ensure solutions align with security, data protection, regulatory expectations and operational models.

Stakeholder & Cross?Functional Alignment

  • Work closely with technology, operations, compliance, finance and front?office teams.
  • Coordinate delivery with suppliers, consultancies and system vendors.

Operational Excellence

  • Embed monitoring, controls, DevOps practices and environment management for platform stability.
  • Ensure post?go?live readiness, knowledge transfer and long?term operational ownership.

About You
We’re looking for a leader who brings:

  • Extensive experience leading engineering teams across CRM, data, and integration disciplines.
  • Strong background in wealth management or complex financial services environments.
  • Expertise across the full client lifecycle, including onboarding, servicing, suitability and reporting.
  • Deep understanding of secure, compliant, scalable platform design.
  • Proven success delivering large-scale transformation or re?platforming programmes.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at senior levels.

Group Director of Data and Analytics
Experis
London
Hybrid
Leader
£190,000 - £225,000

Director of Data & Analytics

Location: London (with flexible UK office options)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, with a comprehensive benefits package

About the Role

An established UK financial services organisation is seeking a Director of Data & Analytics to define and lead its group wide data strategy. This senior leadership role will shape a modern data architecture, build a high?performing data function, and drive the adoption of advanced analytics and AI across the business.
You will lead a large disparate team covering data engineering, analytics, and data science, and will play a pivotal role in embedding data literacy, strengthening governance, and enabling insight driven decisionmaking.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set and deliver the organisation’s end to end data strategy
  • Lead the design of modern cloudbased data platforms and scalable architecture
  • Partner with business and technology leaders to drive strategic insight initiatives
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high performing multidisciplinary data team
  • Champion enterprise wide data adoption and literacy
  • Strengthen data governance, quality, and lifecycle management
  • Ensure resilient, well operated data services with strong controls and monitoring

About You

  • Proven leadership experience across data engineering, analytics and/or data science
  • Background in financial services or other regulated environments
  • Strategic thinker with experience delivering enterprise grade data frameworks
  • Strong communicator able to influence across senior stakeholders
  • Experienced in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern data tooling
  • Skilled in coaching and developing diverse technical teams
  • Adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable driving change

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical cover
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • Flexible holiday options
  • Bonus scheme
  • Family?friendly policies
  • Study support and professional development
  • A variety of wellbeing, social and community networks
Technical Architect (Investment Systems)
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£850/day - £890/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: London / Sheffield (Hybrid 2 days in office)

Domain: Investment Technology (PMS, IBOR, ABOR)

Contract: 6-12 months contract

The Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Architect to lead the architecture of complex investment systems at a mission-driven financial institution. This key role involves owning the front-to-back architectural integrity of the investment platform, ensuring seamless integration across Portfolio Management (PMS), Investment Book of Record (IBOR), and Accounting Book of Record (ABOR). Responsibilities include defining the technical roadmap, influencing strategy, and ensuring scalable, resilient systems for long-term growth.

Systems Evolution

  • Design and oversee integrated PMS, IBOR, and ABOR architecture.
  • Lead system transitions, integrations, and modernization.

Investment Lifecycle Architecture

  • Architect solutions for complex events: capital calls, distributions, multi-tier funds, and valuation.
  • Ensure architectural alignment across private equity and debt lifecycles.

Service Design Leadership

  • Lead Service Design workshops; translate requirements into scalable technical blueprints.
  • Champion long-term architectural integrity.

Architectural Output & Governance

  • Produce high-quality architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, integration patterns) aligned with enterprise standards.
  • Ensure traceability from business requirements to implementation.

Data & Reporting Excellence

  • Design and optimize back-end data models for regulatory, financial, and impact reporting.
  • Ensure consistent, accurate IBOR and ABOR reporting.

Expertise:

  • Deep domain knowledge of investment management lifecycles (PE/PD preferred).
  • Expertise in capital calls, waterfall distributions, and valuations.

Systems:

  • Proven experience with PMS, IBOR, and ABOR systems.
  • Track record leading system integrations/platform transitions.

Architecture:

  • Ability to apply Service Design to complex finance.
  • Experience delivering enterprise-wide production-ready architectural outputs.

Data:

  • Strong experience in back-end data modelling for complex financial/regulatory reporting.

The Bridge

  • Ability to translate complex investment terminology into actionable technical requirements - and articulate technical constraints clearly to business stakeholders.

Why Join?

You will play a critical role in strengthening the technology foundation that supports large-scale investment activity and economic impact. This is an opportunity to build a “gold standard” investment architecture within a high-stakes, purpose-led environment.

If you are passionate about investment technology, architectural excellence, and building resilient financial systems that enable long-term growth - we would love to hear from you.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Head of Software Development
Spectrum IT Recruitment
London
In office
Leader
Private salary

Spectrum IT are supporting a highly established UK University client in their search for a Head of Software Development. This is a senior appointment to lead their software development and systems testing function. As a key member of senior leadership, you will be responsible for defining application strategy, overseeing enterprise software delivery, and ensuring high-quality development standards across the organisation.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical credibility in the Microsoft/.NET ecosystem with proven experience managing development teams, delivering complex enterprise systems, and working closely with senior stakeholders to align IT delivery with business strategy. Experience within University / Higher Education is a must.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the IT development and testing teams, setting clear objectives aligned to organisational IT strategy.
  • Define and maintain systems architecture and applications strategy, ensuring alignment with business needs.
  • Oversee the full software development life cycle including design, build, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
  • Ensure third-party applications are used effectively and minimise unnecessary bespoke development.
  • Manage resources to support project delivery, system changes, and ongoing application support.
  • Collaborate with project teams to design and implement high-quality solutions.
  • Manage build and testing phases of IT projects, including integration’s and upgrades.
  • Provide senior technical input into solution analysis and design.
  • Develop and enforce development standards, policies, and best practices.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
  • Drive continuous improvement in development processes and service delivery.
  • Monitor risks, issues, and progress across delivery pipelines.
  • Lead performance management, coaching, and development of team members.

Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience as a Head of Development, Head of Software, Head of Solutions or similar.
  • Proven experience leading and managing software development teams in a senior or executive role.
  • Strong hands on background in .NET enterprise web application development.
  • Experience overseeing the full software development life cycle.
  • Demonstrated ability to define and implement development processes and standards.
  • Strong SQL and database design knowledge.
  • Experience working with shared source control and modern development practices.
  • Ability to assess technical risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Experience estimating delivery timelines and managing tight deadlines.
  • Strong documentation skills at both technical and functional levels.
  • Experience contributing to IT strategy and architecture planning.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

Desirable Experience

  • Formal project management experience.
  • Exposure to modern software delivery methodologies (Agile/Hybrid).
  • Experience managing third-party vendor systems and integration’s.
  • Track record of driving innovation and process improvement.

Personal Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with strong organisational skills.
  • Positive and adaptable approach to change.
  • Collaborative leadership style focused on team success.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

For more information and to submit your interest, please apply with an updated CV.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Salesforce technical lead
Huxley Associates
London
Hybrid
Senior
£60,000 - £80,000

Salesforce technical lead London

This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a Salesforce technical lead to join this thriving Salesforce business. You will be taking the lead as the Salesforce technical lead, bringing your expertise in salesforce Sales, Service and cloud to run public sector projects for this policing project

Role details

  • Title: Salesforce technical lead
  • Focus of the role Salesforce Technical development within Core salesforce (Sales cloud
  • Service cloud)
  • This is a customer front facing role where your communication skills are key
  • Salary 70- 80k
  • Location: London city with flexible home working policy- once a week in office as a guideline
  • Technical stack Salesforce Public Sector Solutions, Service Cloud and Experience Cloud. Omni studio/ omni script desirable

This role is for a salesforce consultancy, but you are working with them directly. You will be working on a salesforce project for a policing organization. Flexible working patten with 1 day a week as a guideline

We are looking for a salesforce technical lead who has understanding of Salesforce Public Sector Solutions, Service Cloud and Experience Cloud who are excellent communicators, and can talk to people

Responsibilities under this role include the following;

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions, leveraging expertise in Salesforce Public Sector Solutions, Service Cloud and Experience Cloud.
  • Ensure Coding Standards and Best Practices are being adhered and followed by self and the developers religiously including DevOps guidelines.

What we are looking for

  • Salesforce Development experience with a strong track record of delivering complex projects.
  • Salesforce administration experience including current certification, proven experience with the core product, essential

This is an interesting role, with a thriving business

For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV- Good luck

To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed)

Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Data & AI Automation Lead
Tria
London
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Data, AI, Automation, Machine Learning, Transformation, Global B2C organisation

London Hybrid

Immediate OIR35 Contract - longer term permanent opportunity

A market-leading global B2C organisation is seeking a Data & AI Automation Lead to own and scale its enterprise AI and intelligent automation agenda.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for defining AI strategy, building production-grade AI/ML and automation capabilities, and delivering measurable commercial value across customer experience and operations.

The Role

  • Define and execute the enterprise AI & automation roadmap
  • Identify high-value use cases (personalisation, dynamic pricing, forecasting, workforce optimisation)
  • Own AI/ML platforms, MLOps and LLM architecture (Azure preferred)
  • Lead end-to-end delivery from experimentation to scaled deployment
  • Build and lead a multi-disciplinary AI team
  • Embed responsible AI, governance and cost control

The Profile

  • Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale AI/ML and intelligent automation
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of cloud AI platforms, data engineering and LLM/RAG architectures
  • Experience implementing MLOps, observability and model governance
  • Commercially minded, able to link AI outcomes to revenue, efficiency and customer impact
  • Background within consumer-led / B2C environments is essential

This is a rare opportunity to shape and scale AI capability within a complex, customer-centric international business.

If you’re ready to lead AI from strategy through to real-world impact, we’d love to speak with you.

Data & AI Automation Lead

Head of Innovation and Digital Transformation
Ford & Stanley Executive Search
London
Hybrid
Leader
£100,000 - £115,000

Candidate Opportunity Brief

Position: Head of Innovation and Digital Transformation

Reporting to: Chief Innovation Officer

Confidentiality: N/A

Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group) are a leading Executive search and talent advisory firm specialising in the following sectors:

  • Rail & Transportation
  • Civils & Construction
  • Manufacturing & Supply Chain
  • Technology & Cyber Security
  • Logistics & Intermodal Freight
  • Defence

Our search directors, search consultants and in house research team specialise in retained opportunities at the highest level of organisational leadership and management.

Our success is based upon a blend of trust-driven relationships, robust market knowledge, and working practices that ensure the best possible alignment of organisational need with experience and personal ambition.

Working with business leaders on bespoke assignments for over a decade, we understand exactly what our customers expect from an executive search and talent advisory service whether there is a pressing business need for an executive interim or that of a long-term permanent appointment - Ford & Stanley Executive Search provide the solution.

We have been exclusively appointed on a retained search for a Head of Innovation & Digital Transformation.

Below you will find a Candidate Opportunity Brief developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Research Manager of Executive Search & Principal Consultant and the CIO of our client.

This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification.

Client Opportunity Statements:

As an organisation, we are at the forefront of innovation within the rail industry, embracing new ways of working and establishing ourselves as a UK transport leader in AI, Machine Learning, Automation, and Operational excellence, through technology and data-driven decision-making.

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation that will be leading the way for the whole industry, redefining operating models, improving performance, reducing cost and providing the best service for our customers.

As Head of Innovation and Digital Transformation, you will be at the heart of our mission. You will lead digital transformation across customer experience, operations, technology, and commercial strategy, and represent us across industry, government, and public forums to drive the wider sector s transformation agenda.

Challenges expected within the first 12 months include:

  • Working with stakeholders at a top level, instilling trust, credibility and leading adoption of the digital transformation journey.
  • Winning the Hearts and Minds of all employees within the business, starting from the bottom up, taking people on the behavioural change journey and working through push back or hesitations.
  • Playing an integral role in the company that is leading the way in embracing innovation and what this looks like in the future rail landscape. Understanding that as this scales, it will come with increased governance and red tape

Key deliverables within the first 12 months include:

  • Delivering against the automation strategy and ensuring the business is on track for the treasury target of £50m savings over a 3-year period.
  • Working across the business to ensure company-wide adoption of new technology and continued elevation of the business’s digital culture.
  • Ensuring that the technology is driving operational and service delivery performance and continuing to look at what needs to change to be a more efficient organisation (Automation, AI and Machine Learning

Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience)

Proven experience in driving and leading successful digital transformation with a focus on Automation, AI and Machine learning solutions. (We are open to an individual s industry background, with a preference for those from public-facing service environments.

Demonstrable experience leading technical teams (3+ direct reports) with the ability to set strategy while maintaining team motivation and focus.

Strong commercial acumen, understanding how digital transformation has a direct financial impact.

Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills able to influence at all levels (Bottom to top) and sell the story .

A technical qualification is not needed for the role, but it is essential that the candidate is able to understand digital solutions

Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours)

Resilience - able to push forward with good momentum even when facing setbacks.

Drive understands the importance of digital transformation and has a passion for driving change whilst pushing a business into the future.

Inspirational ability to bring people on the journey and get them excited about what innovation can enable them to do.

Pragmatic & Dynamic able to think outside the box and focus on solutions, not problems.

Executive maturity ability to operate at a senior level and drive change from a top level.

Working Arrangements & Location:

3 days per week at either site, London or York office, with occasional travel expected across the route. 2 days working from home available.

Search Timescale Agreement

Stage

Agreed Date

Situational Discovery (Role Scoping Meeting)

Completed 10th Feb 2026

Timescale Agreement & Delivery Plan - Issued to Client

Completed 11th Feb 2026

Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Client Sign Off

In process 12th Feb 2026

Search Go Live

11th Feb 2026

Mid-Search Review / Progress Update Meeting with Client

25th Feb 2026

Shortlist Presentation & Review Meeting with Client.

6th Mar 2026

First Stage interviews between Candidates & Client.

WC 9th Mar 2026

Psychometric Assessment (If applicable)

N/A

Final Stage Interviews between Candidates & Client

WC 23rd Mar 2026

Decision to offer successful candidate

27th Mar 2026

Likely Candidate Start Date

3-month notice

Mid Notice Engagement Session between Candidate & Client

May 2026

Ford & Stanley Executive Search Pre-Submission Process:

  • First Engagement: A short engagement and introductory conversation to position the opportunity, gauge candidate early interest level and arrange a time and date for a more detailed discussion. NDA sent (if applicable) upon receipt of signed NDA - Candidate Opportunity Brief shared.
  • Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where candidates and executive search consultant explore and discuss the opportunity brief. Candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the key essentials and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstance. The search consultant will utilise the information captured during candidate discovery to start to build your profile on suitability. Recommendations may be made at this point for adjustments or updates to your CV.
  • The shortlist : Shortlisted candidates, having taken time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the clients business are reengaged where they are asked to provide additional specific information on their suitability (if/where applicable). Final checks of key notes, package details and logistical alignments made. Finishing touches are then made to your profile prior to submission along with our notes and recommendations.

Client Interview Process:

  • 1st Stage interview: Remote interview with CIO and a Head of Department competency-based with questions relating to subject matter.
  • 2nd Stage interview: Face-to-face interview with CIO and a Director Presentation task - TBC

Good to know:

  • The Head of Innovation and Business Transformation reports into the Chief Innovation Officer.
  • This opportunity has arisen due to the current Head of Innovation & Business Transformation leaving the business in March.
  • The previous incumbent put exceptional foundations in place to successfully navigate what can be a very governance-heavy industry.
  • This individual will have indirect leadership of a team of 35 across Machine Learning, Innovation and AI. Part of a wider team of 120 across the Digital division. Team culture is one that is dynamic, driven, supportive and creative. There will be a focus on continuing to develop team resilience and empowering them to embrace accountability.
  • The client have a culture of openness and transparency, which will support the mission of this role.
  • We are particularly looking for those who can display strong leadership throughout the business and work diligently to lead from the front and build strong relationships at all levels
  • The client is an industry-leading train operator that is at the forefront of digital adoption and setting the standard within the industry. . click apply for full job details
SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER - Personalisation & AI
ARCA Resourcing Ltd
London
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary

Senior Product Manager Personalisation & AI

Hybrid 1 - 2 days per week onsite in central London

Are you passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences that delight customers and drive business impact? We re looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager with deep expertise in personalisation and AI to lead and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional team in a leading retail environment.

This is your opportunity to shape the personalisation and AI strategy across digital touchpoints, translating customer insight and data into innovative, scalable product experiences that boost loyalty and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead a stable, high-performing product team, enabling them to experiment, learn, and deliver solutions that truly impact the customer experience.
  • Define the vision, OKRs, and roadmap for personalisation and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
  • Own and evolve the personalisation and AI product strategy from ideation to scaled execution, balancing experimentation with measurable commercial outcomes.
  • Act as a servant leader, removing blockers, facilitating workshops, and inspiring your team to excel.
  • Partner closely with data, engineering, and commercial stakeholders to ensure robust, scalable personalisation capabilities.
  • Use both qualitative and quantitative insights to inform decisions, ensuring every product iteration is backed by data.

About You

  • Expert in product discovery and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), with a track record of delivering results in dynamic environments.
  • Proven experience in building and scaling personalisation or AI-driven products, ideally in eCommerce or digital consumer platforms.
  • Inspirational leader, known for empowering teams, providing empathetic feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Strong technical understanding to guide discussions on trade-offs, delivery speed, and feasibility.
  • Experienced in experimentation frameworks, recommendation engines, segmentation, or AI-enabled experiences at scale.
  • Analytical, methodical, and obsessively focused on problem-solving, using data to drive decisions.
  • Exceptional communication skills, skilled in driving asynchronous collaboration and culture via tools like Slack.

What Success Looks Like

  • A thriving, motivated team delivering impactful personalisation experiences.
  • A product roadmap aligned with strategic goals, delivering measurable commercial and customer outcomes.
  • Personalisation and AI initiatives embedded into the digital experience, transforming customer engagement.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Demonstrable expertise in product management experience in digital or eCommerce environments.
  • Experience liaising across multiple internal teams (Engineering, Brand, Finance, HR, Product, Design, Operations) and external vendors.
  • Demonstrable ability to lead complex initiatives from concept to execution.

If you re ready to shape the future of personalisation in retail, inspire a talented team, and make a real impact on customers experiences, we want to hear from you.

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