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Here at The Abbey we recognise the wealth and diversity of our workforce to ensure that our students receive the very best learning experience. The Head of Development is a significant role within the School, working closely with the Executive Head and leadership teams to manage long-term strategic development priorities for The Abbey. The post holder will lead the Development and Engagement Office in running a comprehensive programme that fosters meaningful connections with alumnae and other members of The Abbey Community and promotes warm relationships and engagement. They will also oversee all fundraising campaigns and initiatives with a particular focus on capital project and bursary support. We are looking for a committed and inspirational individual ready to take part in an exciting period of strategic development and renewal. We encourage you to open our candidate pack to see more about this position and The Abbey. If you have any questions please contact To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to join our Central South team on a project based in Oxford. This is a hands-on Assistant role supporting the Site / Senior Site Managers to manage the day-to-day site operations. The project is a circa £12m project to build quality student accomodation at Oxford University. This is an exciting opportunity to join a Times Top 100 Company to work for (5th place), the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021 and a first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development. As an Assistant Site Manager at Willmott Dixon, your key responsibilities will include: Establishing standards of quality on site and ensure delivery of a quality build in accordance with the project specifications and project requirements. Adopting the principles of the Considerate Constructor's Scheme and manage community relationship Ensuring appropriate site image is maintained to encourage repeat business. Undertaking the works in the most economic manner to eliminate waste and avoid non recoverable costs and preliminaries losses. Monitor and work to agreed preliminaries budget Producing and developing project programmes and control operations to achieve delivery of the project on time. Organising the works and supply chain to provide the right working environment to avoid disruption between trades. Understanding the client priorities and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management Managing project handover and ensure defect / snag free completion Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria Experience in site management Proven experience in managing supply chain relationships A current CSCS card and SMSTS certificate Valid Driving Licence First Aid at work certificate Ability to accurately interpret programmes, drawings and technical specifications Experienced in use of Microsoft programmes; i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project. Desirable Residential sector experience What we offer We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme About Us With over 160 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon was awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Willmott Dixon are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our Central South team working on an £11m residential project based in Oxford. Reporting to the Construction Manager the successful candidate will manage the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality. As a Site Manager at Willmott Dixon the key responsibilities will include: Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management. Implement project strategies in order to achieve the company's sustainability objectives. Establish standards of quality on site and ensure delivery of a quality build in accordance with the project specifications and project requirements. Understand the client priorities and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations. Implement the supply chain policy. Adopt the principles of the Considerate Constructor's Scheme and manage community relations. Ensure appropriate site image is maintained to encourage repeat business. Produce and develop project programmes and control operations to achieve delivery of the project on time. Organise the works and supply chain to provide the right working environment to avoid disruption between trades. Undertake the works in the most economic manner to eliminate waste and avoid non recoverable costs and preliminaries losses. Monitor and work to agreed preliminaries budget. Maintain continuous professional development to ensure appropriate technical awareness. Comply with standard procedures Manage project handover and ensure defect / snag free completion. Support the strategy for the closure of defects during defects period and obtain certificate of Making Good Defects within targets set. Essential and Desirable Criteria Proven track record of successful delivery of projects. Use of Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project. The ability to read and accurately interpret programmes, drawings and technical specifications. Understanding and appropriately sharing build programmes. Managing the supply chain, direct employees and consultants. Proactively liaising with customers and the supply chain. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or equivalent. Appropriate CSCS card. SMSTS certificate. First Aid at Work certificate. Valid driving licence. What we offer We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme About Us With over 160 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon was awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Waste Services Manager RG8m (SCP 39-45) £42,821 - £48,847 per annumFull-time, 37 hours per week, permanentReadingRef: DEN0532 Reading Borough Council is committed to providing a high quality effective and efficient waste collection service. We carry out a full range of domestic, recycling and commercial waste collection services to a high standard endeavouring to reduce landfill and maximize recycling across the services. We are looking for an experienced Waste Services Manager to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team to help deliver the highest level of customer services to out customers, in line with the national codes of practice, statutory requirements and Council policy and strategy. About the Role The main purpose of the role is to lead, manage and develop all aspects of the waste collection service, exercising a thorough working knowledge of household and commercial waste collections: • To plan and implement the major waste service changes which will emerge from the Government's Resource and Waste Strategy. • To lead and manage the delivery of a high quality, responsive, customer focussed, efficient and cost-effective waste/recycling collection service within Reading.• Be responsible for the direct management of the waste service management team including the Assistant Waste Manager, Operations Supervisors, Recycling and Enforcement and the Waste support teams and assist them in the supervision of 65 staff within the service in accordance with Council policies. • Lead and manage workforce development, developing training for approx 65 operatives and to upskill and motivate staff.• To have experience in the enforcement of environmental crimes across the borough including (but not limited to), fly-tipping, littering and commercial waste enforcement. About you • Previous experience within a similar management and leadership role within a Waste related service.• A thorough understanding of relevant legislation covering Environmental Services including enforcement.• A thorough understanding of the Resource and Waste Strategy and its implications for the Waste Service.• A thorough understanding of relevant Health & Safety (at work) legislation.• Thorough understanding of relevant contractual issues. Our Offers • Generous holiday entitlement - 24 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.• Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay.• A wide range of flexible working opportunities. • Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop.• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS).• Employee Assistance Programme - round-the-clock access to free, impartial and completely confidential support and advice from trained therapists and legal experts.• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.• Cycle salary sacrifice scheme. For more information on this position please contact Closing date: 27 October 2021. Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is the key to our success.

Talent Manager - South Oxfordshire - £40,000 - £45,000 Your new company Due to rapid growth, this prestige organisation is currently looking to recruit the new role of Talent Manager on a full time permanent basis. You will mainly be based from their South Oxfordshire offices, with occasional travel in the UK. You will be joining a small, collaborative HR team reporting to the HR Director. Your new role As Talent Manager, you will be responsible for meeting hiring requirements across the organisations at varying levels of seniority. You will work closely with line managers and external parties, advising on best process and practise. You will also work with the wider HR team on workforce planning and people development. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful for the role of Talent Manager, you will have experience in hiring roles across multiple disciplines. You will have proven experience working with business leaders to develop effective recruitment strategies and processes. Some general HR knowledge and experience would be an advantage but not essential. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

PMO Planner - Distributed Energy, Reading or Glasgow (flexible location), UK. Salary range 50,000 - 55,000 + company car/cash allowance + performance related bonus + benefits This is an exciting opportunity with a leading distributed energy and private networks business who is a Principal Partner for COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference, and are leading the way to provide the energy needed now, while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. To reach net zero by 2050, we're looking for people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help the company build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. The role We're seeking an experienced infrastructure Project Planner to join our client's expanding business. This is an exciting time to join their Distribute Energy team as they progress a wide range of new and innovative infrastructure solutions across the UK and Ireland. The core purpose of the role is driving the set up, coordination and management of project plans with a focus on cost, resource, milestones and deliverables. The projects involved will vary in size and complexity with multidisciplinary scope across a number of sectors (for example: EV, Battery, Solar, Electrical and Heat Networks). We're keen to hear from candidates with relevant experience who can perform immediately in role, however we'd also consider individuals with less planning experience who can demonstrate an aptitude and appetite to grow into the role. The support you provide may involve the planning the development of a small number of large scale, complex projects and /or a larger number of small projects across a range energy infrastructure solutions. The role also requires the flexibility to support the development and operational delivery of the wider PMO /Business Planning services. This will include the development of planning standards, process, governance and reporting needed to set projects up for success as the business grows at pace. Key responsibilities * Developing and maintaining a range of individual and complex work packages, project plans, and master plans in Primavera P6. This will include planning the full programme/project lifecycle (development through to construction and commissioning), dependency management, ensuring alignment with PMO standards and processes and ongoing critical path analysis * Maintaining a clear view of the project baseline and tracking the milestones, resource, cost loading and spend profiling including coordinating inputs and plan updates across multi-disciplinary teams * Actively driving the development of plans, including close working with project teams, and interacting with the wider company teams, sub-contractors and external partners or clients to ensure plans are coherent and up to date * Actively supporting project collaborative planning and recovery planning exercises * Developing, amending and maintaining resource utilisation and cost loaded plans, including forecasting * Support the quantification of risk and issue impacts on project schedules, agreeing mitigating actions, and tracking progress and delivery of those actions. Essential requirements To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: * Planning experience in the infrastructure and/or major projects sector (electricity, water, oil/gas, highways, major buildings etc.) is essential for this role (development and/or construction) * Demonstrable experience in planning using Primavera P6, demonstrating competence in working collaboratively to develop plans from conception through to construction and completion * Experience of large, complex multidisciplinary projects including cost and resource scheduling at scale within commercially diverse teams * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate to various levels up to senior management * Proactive, forward thinking with the ability to work in an agile and fast paced working environment Remuneration Salary range 50,000 - 55,000 + company car/cash allowance + bonus + benefits

PMO Planner - Distributed Energy, Reading or Glasgow (flexible location), UK. Salary range 50,000 - 55,000 + company car/cash allowance + performance related bonus + benefits This is an exciting opportunity with a leading distributed energy and private networks business who is a Principal Partner for COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference, and are leading the way to provide the energy needed now, while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. To reach net zero by 2050, we're looking for people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help the company build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. The role We're seeking an experienced infrastructure Project Planner to join our client's expanding business. This is an exciting time to join their Distribute Energy team as they progress a wide range of new and innovative infrastructure solutions across the UK and Ireland. The core purpose of the role is driving the set up, coordination and management of project plans with a focus on cost, resource, milestones and deliverables. The projects involved will vary in size and complexity with multidisciplinary scope across a number of sectors (for example: EV, Battery, Solar, Electrical and Heat Networks). We're keen to hear from candidates with relevant experience who can perform immediately in role, however we'd also consider individuals with less planning experience who can demonstrate an aptitude and appetite to grow into the role. The support you provide may involve the planning the development of a small number of large scale, complex projects and /or a larger number of small projects across a range energy infrastructure solutions. The role also requires the flexibility to support the development and operational delivery of the wider PMO /Business Planning services. This will include the development of planning standards, process, governance and reporting needed to set projects up for success as the business grows at pace. Key responsibilities * Developing and maintaining a range of individual and complex work packages, project plans, and master plans in Primavera P6. This will include planning the full programme/project lifecycle (development through to construction and commissioning), dependency management, ensuring alignment with PMO standards and processes and ongoing critical path analysis * Maintaining a clear view of the project baseline and tracking the milestones, resource, cost loading and spend profiling including coordinating inputs and plan updates across multi-disciplinary teams * Actively driving the development of plans, including close working with project teams, and interacting with the wider company teams, sub-contractors and external partners or clients to ensure plans are coherent and up to date * Actively supporting project collaborative planning and recovery planning exercises * Developing, amending and maintaining resource utilisation and cost loaded plans, including forecasting * Support the quantification of risk and issue impacts on project schedules, agreeing mitigating actions, and tracking progress and delivery of those actions. Essential requirements To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: * Planning experience in the infrastructure and/or major projects sector (electricity, water, oil/gas, highways, major buildings etc.) is essential for this role (development and/or construction) * Demonstrable experience in planning using Primavera P6, demonstrating competence in working collaboratively to develop plans from conception through to construction and completion * Experience of large, complex multidisciplinary projects including cost and resource scheduling at scale within commercially diverse teams * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate to various levels up to senior management * Proactive, forward thinking with the ability to work in an agile and fast paced working environment Remuneration Salary range 50,000 - 55,000 + company car/cash allowance + bonus + benefits