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A global technology company who provides products and services to educational institutions, exam bodies and international governments is currently recruiting for an Account Director to join the team on a permanent basis due to growth. They offer a range of assessment services to their customers from a full outsourced managed service through to a licence and support service model. Their vision is to grow from their current strong position as the leading provider of high stakes e-marking solutions into an organisation that is a major force in the eAssessment arena. The role can be remote with occasional travel for occasional office meetings in Oxfordshire as well as supplier visits. You will be offered a £5000 car allowance and a 10% bonus opportunity among other attractive benefits. Reporting into the Head of Global Account Management you will: Manage a portfolio of accounts to deliver long term contracts and additional growth with full accountability for meeting and/or exceeding order, revenue, profit and cash targets. Be fully accountable for driving sustainable growth within your accounts, creating strong and positive client relationships, overall customer satisfaction and delivery of contracts. Ensure successful delivery of existing contracts and requirements, ensure customer expectations and service levels are met, and achieve long term client retention and contract growth. Need solid commercial and financial acumen, customer focus, commitment to delivery excellence and creativity in order to develop the strategy and direction for your accounts, aligned to Business Unit strategy and objectives. Be required to lead and develop a highly effective and motivated team to ensure the execution of the strategy is successful. Work with the wider RM Results team, and in particular the Product team, to support understanding of customer requirements, and the development of the short, medium and long term Product strategy Have the ability to effectively manage a range of stakeholders (internally and externally) and you will lead the strategic relationships within your designated customer accounts, including Managing Director level and C-suite relationships Be fully accountable for your customer portfolio and accounts P&Ls, with accountability and responsibility for meeting and exceeding Order, Revenue, Profit and Cash targets set in line with budget. Drive an important level of financial and commercial acumen across the teams that support and deliver for the portfolio of accounts led by the account director, through mentoring, coaching and support. Strong ability to develop and manage business relationships at all levels, including senior customer relationships, and to effectively influence senior internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate Strong commercial acumen Similar experience in a sales growth role Experience within the assessment space would be highly desirable but not essential Experience for a software provider would be advantageous What's in it for you? As well as a competitive salary, £5000 car allowance, 25 days annual leave, you could earn a performance related bonus and you would receive their core benefits package which includes private medical healthcare, life assurance and a Group Personal Pension Plan with higher contribution levels available. If you have the skills, experience, gravitas and attitude ideal for this role, APPLY NOW and we'll be in touch with all suitable applicants.
Head of Programme Costings Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Company Description The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) protype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype. Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this groundbreaking journey. For more information,visit our website. Job Description As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: - Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. - Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). - Flexible working options including family friendly policies. - Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders. - Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays. - Wide range of career development opportunities. - A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Head of Programme Costing, you will play a pivotal role to oversee all aspects of programme and project costing for UKIFS's major fusion initiative. In this crucial role, you will manage cost estimation, budgeting, and project and programme cost tracking, working closely with various teams to enhance cost consciousness, cost estimation and wider financial practices and inform senior management. Your contributions will be vital to instilling cost awareness, understanding and gaining support for longer-term costs and achieving cost and wider financial targets, influencing key program decisions with cost insights. Reporting to the Head of Programme and Project Controls, and with technical ties to the Director Engineering Programme and the Finance Director, you will also be a key figure in the senior leadership team. If you're driven to shape our programme's future and meet its financial goals, join us and make a significant impact. Additional Responsibilities: Leadership and Engagement: - Lead and guide team members and stakeholders in alignment with organisational values and objectives. - Manage a growing team of cost professionals, providing training and support for their professional development. - Act as an ambassador for the organisation, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture. Strategic Advice and Support: - Offer strategic advice to senior management on achieving cost targets and improving cost efficiency. - Support various departments in cost analysis and optimisation efforts. - Develop strategic costing plans and scenarios to guide decision-making processes. Organisational Effectiveness: Conduct detailed technical cost estimation across the program and its constituent projects. - Establish processes for regular cost baseline review and integration with financial planning. - Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure cost-effective supplier relationships. Project Delivery: - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive project cost estimates. - Maintain project budgets, monitor spending, and identify variances for corrective action. - Mitigate financial risks and present cost reports to senior management regularly. Qualifications Essential Requirements: - Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire teams and build stakeholder confidence. - Independent worker with the capability to effectively collaborate in a team setting; equipped with substantial program costing experience and professional qualifications. - Solid financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, cost control, and advanced cost management methodologies. - Committed to ethical business practices, with a high level of integrity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Desirable Requirement: - Experience working in both public and private sectors. - Understanding of government and/or business financial planning, including spending reviews, Treasury Business Cases and Resource Account Budgeting. - Experience working across major projects and programmes that have a collaborative multi-organisational character. - Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, cost management software). Additional information For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
Contract Manager Lead Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Company Description By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world's energy? If so, read on. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative. As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: - Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. - Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). - Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment. - Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders. - Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays. - Wide range of career development opportunities. - A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive. The salary for this role is £61,556 (inclusive of £5,000 - Market Premium Payment (MPP) which is non-pensionable). Job Description UKAEA's pay arrangements and grading structure are currently under review as part of a transformation project and proposed multi-year pay deal. UKAEA aims to introduce a new grading structure in 2024. This will enable us to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise the scientific and economic benefit. Now is a great time to join the organisation and be part of the journey. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Contract Manager Lead, you will play a pivotal role in to oversee our real-time interface and maintain relationships with Tier 1 suppliers for UKAEA. This role involves managing strategic partnerships to ensure mutual interests are met and contractual obligations are fulfilled. You will be responsible for contract management across the organisation, providing guidance and support to UKAEA, emphasising adaptability and responsiveness in a dynamic industry. Key responsibilities include ensuring up-to-date and accurate documentation, managing delivery verification, and executing varied tasks related to contract enforcement. You'll need strong communication skills, the ability to prioritise effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers an engaging and challenging opportunity for those dedicated to excelling in contract and commercial management, requiring participation in both unsupervised administrative tasks and collaborative meetings with senior commercial team members. Additional Responsibilities: - Lead and support key aspects of project delivery and continuous improvement in contract management for UKAEA, focusing on enhancing processes and compliance with standards. - Monitor supplier performance and maintain robust relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of commitments and optimal operational and financial outcomes. - Develop, implement, and manage tools and reporting systems for contract management across UKAEA programs, including creating a contract management toolkit and regular performance dashboards. - Engage with stakeholders to improve service delivery and drive business outcomes, leveraging commercial expertise to innovate and optimise contractual arrangements. - Provide leadership and guidance to a team of contract managers, supporting their professional development and ensuring adherence to public sector and governmental standards. - Serve as a central point of contact for advancing contract management practices within UKAEA, collaborating with key internal teams and championing strategic initiatives. Qualifications Essential Requirements: - Working towards or currently MCIPS qualified. - Accreditation (or enrolled) to the Contract Management Capability Programme. Equivalent accreditations considered. - Good knowledge of Supplier Management (Supplier Relationship, Performance & Risk Management). - Awareness of Public Contracts Regulations (2015). - Good strategic procurement knowledge and experience. - Commercially astute, customer focused and excellent interpersonal skills. - Good negotiation skills with some understanding of NEC form of Contract. - Possess strong verbal and written communication skills. - Be a good team player with ability to work effectively as part of the Group Procurement Team. Desirable: - MCIPS Qualified. - Contract management qualification. - Contract Management Tools expertise (eg CEMAR). - Line management experience. Additional information For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.