HR Operations Manager - Maternity Cover Location : WWT HQ in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire Hybrid working available Contract : Fixed Term for 8 months Hours : Full Time. Compressed hours working a 9 day fortnight will be considered Salary : £42,580 per annum, pro rata About The Role We are seeking an experienced HR Manager / HR Operations Manager to join our team on a fixed term basis from October 2025 to cover a period of maternity leave of 8 months which will include time with the current post holder for induction. It's an exciting time to join our team as we work through departmental change and transformation. This role will lead the provision of a high quality, efficient and cost-effective HR Service for WWT (both in the UK and overseas) for employed staff and casual workers through a fantastic team of administrators and working with HR Business Partners. As this role is on a fixed term basis, it will primarily focus on ensuring the delivery of administration for the employee lifecycle, systems administration and optimisation of payroll and recruitment products, statutory reporting and policy / procedure development. The successful candidate will possess a unique skill of ensuring compliance but also continuous improvement. Experience of working with People XD (an Access product) and / or Eploy recruitment systems is advantageous. About You Are you a HR professional who loves systems, people and purpose? Do you have a strong background in UK HR and / or HR Operations? Do you get a buzz from improving systems and processes, making them simpler, smoother and smarter - for both HR teams and our people? Do you enjoy turning complex data into clear insights that drive better decision making? Can you stay calm under pressure, juggle competing priorities and still keep your eye for detail? Are you a natural problem-solver who thinks both logically and creatively? And - importantly - do you want to use your skills to help improve our natural world? If you've been nodding along, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be supporting colleagues in the UK, Cambodia and Madagascar - though don't worry if you don't have international HR experience just yet. If you've got a solid grounding in UK employment law and payroll, we'll support you to learn what's needed for our international operations. And no, you won't be expected to travel outside of the UK during the contract. We know we're asking a lot - especially for a fixed term role - and we also know that great candidates sometimes hesitate to apply unless they tick every box. If you're excited about this role and believe you can bring value to the team, we'd love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn't align with every listed criterion. About Us We re WWT, and we re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There s never been a more important moment for our work, and we ve got some phenomenal people on the case. Whether they re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there s nothing we love more than watching them soar. Whatever you do here, you ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play? Why you ll love working at WWT Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family Free car parking and secure bike storage areas Colleague discount on shopping and memberships Cycle to work scheme Contributory pension scheme Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first Closing Date: 14/09/2025 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit. At WWT, we're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone can thrive as their full selves. We actively welcome applications from individuals under-represented in the environmental and charity sectors. No agencies please.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
HR Operations Manager - Maternity Cover Location : WWT HQ in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire Hybrid working available Contract : Fixed Term for 8 months Hours : Full Time. Compressed hours working a 9 day fortnight will be considered Salary : £42,580 per annum, pro rata About The Role We are seeking an experienced HR Manager / HR Operations Manager to join our team on a fixed term basis from October 2025 to cover a period of maternity leave of 8 months which will include time with the current post holder for induction. It's an exciting time to join our team as we work through departmental change and transformation. This role will lead the provision of a high quality, efficient and cost-effective HR Service for WWT (both in the UK and overseas) for employed staff and casual workers through a fantastic team of administrators and working with HR Business Partners. As this role is on a fixed term basis, it will primarily focus on ensuring the delivery of administration for the employee lifecycle, systems administration and optimisation of payroll and recruitment products, statutory reporting and policy / procedure development. The successful candidate will possess a unique skill of ensuring compliance but also continuous improvement. Experience of working with People XD (an Access product) and / or Eploy recruitment systems is advantageous. About You Are you a HR professional who loves systems, people and purpose? Do you have a strong background in UK HR and / or HR Operations? Do you get a buzz from improving systems and processes, making them simpler, smoother and smarter - for both HR teams and our people? Do you enjoy turning complex data into clear insights that drive better decision making? Can you stay calm under pressure, juggle competing priorities and still keep your eye for detail? Are you a natural problem-solver who thinks both logically and creatively? And - importantly - do you want to use your skills to help improve our natural world? If you've been nodding along, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be supporting colleagues in the UK, Cambodia and Madagascar - though don't worry if you don't have international HR experience just yet. If you've got a solid grounding in UK employment law and payroll, we'll support you to learn what's needed for our international operations. And no, you won't be expected to travel outside of the UK during the contract. We know we're asking a lot - especially for a fixed term role - and we also know that great candidates sometimes hesitate to apply unless they tick every box. If you're excited about this role and believe you can bring value to the team, we'd love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn't align with every listed criterion. About Us We re WWT, and we re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There s never been a more important moment for our work, and we ve got some phenomenal people on the case. Whether they re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there s nothing we love more than watching them soar. Whatever you do here, you ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play? Why you ll love working at WWT Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family Free car parking and secure bike storage areas Colleague discount on shopping and memberships Cycle to work scheme Contributory pension scheme Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first Closing Date: 14/09/2025 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit. At WWT, we're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone can thrive as their full selves. We actively welcome applications from individuals under-represented in the environmental and charity sectors. No agencies please.
Paying £41,000 - A pioneering, person-centred social care organisation based in Liverpool are seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 12-month FTC to cover maternity leave. Committed to inclusion, advocacy, and collaboration, this organisation works alongside families, carers, and communities to deliver high-quality, values-led support. THE ROLE Reporting to the Chief Executive, the HR Manager will lead a team of four, overseeing day-to-day HR operations, providing expert advice, supporting recruitment and retention strategies, managing employee relations, and contributing to strategic workforce planning. The role also includes oversight of compliance, reporting, policy updates, and involvement in current projects such as EDI initiatives, digital payroll rollout, and competency framework implementation. Hours: 37.5 hours/week (hybrid working up to 2 days; 4-day week considered) THE PERSON The ideal candidate will be values-driven, resilient, and able to lead with integrity while contributing to a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement. Please note that applicants must be available to start immediately or at very short notice. Essential: Level 5 CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) Strong generalist HR experience, including managing teams Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice Confident advising senior leaders and handling complex ER cases Strong communication, report writing, and IT skills Proactive, solution-focused, and adaptable under pressure Desirable: MCIPD (Level 7) Leadership qualification Experience in health and social care or charity sectors Background in leading change and transformation projects THE BENEFITS Competitive salary of £41,000 Hybrid working (up to 2 days remote) Flexible working pattern (option of 4-day week) Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact Be part of a supportive and purpose-led organisation Engage in innovative HR projects and sector-leading practices Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK and therefore do not require sponsorship.
Sep 02, 2025
Contractor
Paying £41,000 - A pioneering, person-centred social care organisation based in Liverpool are seeking an experienced HR Manager for a 12-month FTC to cover maternity leave. Committed to inclusion, advocacy, and collaboration, this organisation works alongside families, carers, and communities to deliver high-quality, values-led support. THE ROLE Reporting to the Chief Executive, the HR Manager will lead a team of four, overseeing day-to-day HR operations, providing expert advice, supporting recruitment and retention strategies, managing employee relations, and contributing to strategic workforce planning. The role also includes oversight of compliance, reporting, policy updates, and involvement in current projects such as EDI initiatives, digital payroll rollout, and competency framework implementation. Hours: 37.5 hours/week (hybrid working up to 2 days; 4-day week considered) THE PERSON The ideal candidate will be values-driven, resilient, and able to lead with integrity while contributing to a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement. Please note that applicants must be available to start immediately or at very short notice. Essential: Level 5 CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) Strong generalist HR experience, including managing teams Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice Confident advising senior leaders and handling complex ER cases Strong communication, report writing, and IT skills Proactive, solution-focused, and adaptable under pressure Desirable: MCIPD (Level 7) Leadership qualification Experience in health and social care or charity sectors Background in leading change and transformation projects THE BENEFITS Competitive salary of £41,000 Hybrid working (up to 2 days remote) Flexible working pattern (option of 4-day week) Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact Be part of a supportive and purpose-led organisation Engage in innovative HR projects and sector-leading practices Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK and therefore do not require sponsorship.
We Staff are collaborating with an established and long-term client of ours, for an FTC HR & Payroll Processing Manager based in Brent Cross. This is a FTC contact to cover maternity leave and the position is due to start within the next 4 weeks, subject to a 2 stage interview process. JOB TILE: HR & Payroll Processing Manager LOCATION : HENDON DAY RATE : 150 TO 200 PER DAY DOE SHIFT PATTERN : Monday to Friday 4 hours per day CANDIDATE REQUITEMENTS & JOB DETAILS: CIPD L5 or by experience Minimum of 3 years experience Full 360 hands on experience of a HR department Previous experience of collecting employee hours for payroll Significant HR and payroll processing experience in a senior capacity Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll, Excel, and core MS Office applications In-depth knowledge of current UK employment law, payroll regulations, and HR compliance Advising managers and directors at all levels. Coordinate recruitment processes from onboarding to closure Provide first-line support for HR-related queries Initiate improvements to HR systems Collate and prepare and process monthly payroll for factory employees Manage daily attendance and factory clocking systems for 110+ All interested candidates are required, to apply for this position and also to call We Staff for a P&C conversation
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
We Staff are collaborating with an established and long-term client of ours, for an FTC HR & Payroll Processing Manager based in Brent Cross. This is a FTC contact to cover maternity leave and the position is due to start within the next 4 weeks, subject to a 2 stage interview process. JOB TILE: HR & Payroll Processing Manager LOCATION : HENDON DAY RATE : 150 TO 200 PER DAY DOE SHIFT PATTERN : Monday to Friday 4 hours per day CANDIDATE REQUITEMENTS & JOB DETAILS: CIPD L5 or by experience Minimum of 3 years experience Full 360 hands on experience of a HR department Previous experience of collecting employee hours for payroll Significant HR and payroll processing experience in a senior capacity Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll, Excel, and core MS Office applications In-depth knowledge of current UK employment law, payroll regulations, and HR compliance Advising managers and directors at all levels. Coordinate recruitment processes from onboarding to closure Provide first-line support for HR-related queries Initiate improvements to HR systems Collate and prepare and process monthly payroll for factory employees Manage daily attendance and factory clocking systems for 110+ All interested candidates are required, to apply for this position and also to call We Staff for a P&C conversation
Title: Human Resources Lead. Reports to: Head of Operations. Responsible for: No direct reports at this time. Employer: Norfolk Rivers Trust (NRT). Location: Office at Bayfield near Holt with opportunity for flexible working. However, it is important that the role holder is able to build culture and employee experience and be demonstrably participative in office life and organisational culture development. Visits across Norfolk and surrounding catchments with mileage expenses £0.45 per mile. Job term: This is a permanent 0.6 FTE position. The appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Hours of work : 22.5 hours over a minimum of three days between Monday and Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu can be taken. No overtime will be paid. Annual leave entitlement: 25 days plus public holidays (pro rata for part time). Salary: £36,874.00 - £41,019.00 (0.6 FTE) dependant on experience. Pension: NRT offers a contributory pension scheme and will pay 9% of salary subject to 6% employee contribution. Driving licence and vehicle: All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to their own transport with business insurance. Right to work in UK: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. About the HR Lead role As Norfolk Rivers Trust s first dedicated HR professional, the HR Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing effective people practices that align with the organisation s culture, values, and strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team and Line Managers, the HR Lead will offer expert guidance and operational support across the entire employee lifecycle. This standalone, hands-on position requires a proactive self-starter who is confident in establishing new processes and adaptable to the needs of a small but growing organisation. The role is diverse and dynamic, ranging from advising managers on complex employee matters, enhancing recruitment practices, updating policies, to leading wellbeing initiatives. Above all, the HR Lead will be instrumental in nurturing the Trust s positive, values-driven culture, making it an exceptional place to work. Acting as the central point of contact for all people related matters, the HR Lead will also support the Senior Management Team in developing and delivering a long-term people strategy. Although standalone, access to an external professional HR sounding board, HR advice and link to employment law advice will be available. Key duties and responsibilities HR Policy and Compliance Develop, implement, monitor and maintain HR policies and procedures ensuring they comply with employment legislation and reflect best practice. Ensure policies are communicated clearly and are accessible to all staff. Regularly review policies to ensure alignment with the culture and strategic direction of the Trust. Employee Relations Provide guidance to managers on a range of employee relations matters including absence management, performance concerns, disciplinary and grievance processes, flexible working, and annual leave. Ensure processes are legally compliant, fair, and consistent. Coordinate complex or sensitive employee relations casework in collaboration with line managers and external advisors where appropriate. Line Manager Support Act as a key advisor to line managers, providing coaching, tools and resources to help them manage their teams effectively. Deliver training and guidance on key HR topics (e.g. performance management, recruitment best practice, probation and employee wellbeing). Recruitment and Onboarding Manage the recruitment process, reviewing job descriptions, advertising vacancies, shortlisting applications, overseeing interview process. Ensure inclusive and equitable recruitment practices are followed. Manage new starter onboarding, ensuring new starters have a positive and structured induction experience. Employee Lifecycle Administration Oversee all HR administration, including issuing contracts, processing changes to employment and managing leavers. Maintain accurate and up to date HR records and use NRT s HR database to ensure compliance with data protection and GDPR requirements. Performance and Development Coordinate the performance review process (including appraisal, probation and the annual staff survey), providing support to managers to ensure a consistent approach. Develop and support the implementation of learning and development policy and initiatives, including career development plans and staff skills audits. Systems and Payroll Implement and maintain a HR management system. Liaise with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salary changes, benefits and statutory deductions to administer payroll and payroll records. HR Data and Reporting Produce HR data and reports (e.g. staff turnover, absence, diversity data) to feed into the management team and use data to make recommendations regarding future practice. Use HR data to identify trends and make recommendations for improving people management practices. Strategic HR Support Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation (e.g. workforce planning, reward, and staff engagement). Promote and drive delivery of the Trust s equity, diversity, and inclusion priorities, through advice monitoring and collaboration. Work with Senior Management Team to contribute to and drive HR strategy development and implementation, including reward strategy, recruitment and selection strategies, talent and succession planning, alignment between HR strategy and business goals, supporting change management processes. Health, Safety and Wellbeing Collaborate with designated health and safety leads to develop and implement systems and procedures to create a safe working environment, drawing on specialist advice as appropriate. Ensure HR-related policies and processes reflect the organisation s duty of care to staff, including wellbeing initiatives and support systems. Other Other duties as necessary. Clear commitment to the vision and values of Norfolk Rivers Trust. Employee benefits: Employee assistance programme. Free eye test and support with cost of glasses. Enhanced leave policies including maternity, paternity and sickness. Excellent pension scheme. Flexible working opportunities. Application process To apply, please send your completed Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information Form and a covering letter/email to by 9.00 on Monday 29th September 2025. Interviews will take place on Monday 6th October or Tuesday 7th October in person or on Teams. Second interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 13th October in person.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Title: Human Resources Lead. Reports to: Head of Operations. Responsible for: No direct reports at this time. Employer: Norfolk Rivers Trust (NRT). Location: Office at Bayfield near Holt with opportunity for flexible working. However, it is important that the role holder is able to build culture and employee experience and be demonstrably participative in office life and organisational culture development. Visits across Norfolk and surrounding catchments with mileage expenses £0.45 per mile. Job term: This is a permanent 0.6 FTE position. The appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Hours of work : 22.5 hours over a minimum of three days between Monday and Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu can be taken. No overtime will be paid. Annual leave entitlement: 25 days plus public holidays (pro rata for part time). Salary: £36,874.00 - £41,019.00 (0.6 FTE) dependant on experience. Pension: NRT offers a contributory pension scheme and will pay 9% of salary subject to 6% employee contribution. Driving licence and vehicle: All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to their own transport with business insurance. Right to work in UK: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. About the HR Lead role As Norfolk Rivers Trust s first dedicated HR professional, the HR Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing effective people practices that align with the organisation s culture, values, and strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team and Line Managers, the HR Lead will offer expert guidance and operational support across the entire employee lifecycle. This standalone, hands-on position requires a proactive self-starter who is confident in establishing new processes and adaptable to the needs of a small but growing organisation. The role is diverse and dynamic, ranging from advising managers on complex employee matters, enhancing recruitment practices, updating policies, to leading wellbeing initiatives. Above all, the HR Lead will be instrumental in nurturing the Trust s positive, values-driven culture, making it an exceptional place to work. Acting as the central point of contact for all people related matters, the HR Lead will also support the Senior Management Team in developing and delivering a long-term people strategy. Although standalone, access to an external professional HR sounding board, HR advice and link to employment law advice will be available. Key duties and responsibilities HR Policy and Compliance Develop, implement, monitor and maintain HR policies and procedures ensuring they comply with employment legislation and reflect best practice. Ensure policies are communicated clearly and are accessible to all staff. Regularly review policies to ensure alignment with the culture and strategic direction of the Trust. Employee Relations Provide guidance to managers on a range of employee relations matters including absence management, performance concerns, disciplinary and grievance processes, flexible working, and annual leave. Ensure processes are legally compliant, fair, and consistent. Coordinate complex or sensitive employee relations casework in collaboration with line managers and external advisors where appropriate. Line Manager Support Act as a key advisor to line managers, providing coaching, tools and resources to help them manage their teams effectively. Deliver training and guidance on key HR topics (e.g. performance management, recruitment best practice, probation and employee wellbeing). Recruitment and Onboarding Manage the recruitment process, reviewing job descriptions, advertising vacancies, shortlisting applications, overseeing interview process. Ensure inclusive and equitable recruitment practices are followed. Manage new starter onboarding, ensuring new starters have a positive and structured induction experience. Employee Lifecycle Administration Oversee all HR administration, including issuing contracts, processing changes to employment and managing leavers. Maintain accurate and up to date HR records and use NRT s HR database to ensure compliance with data protection and GDPR requirements. Performance and Development Coordinate the performance review process (including appraisal, probation and the annual staff survey), providing support to managers to ensure a consistent approach. Develop and support the implementation of learning and development policy and initiatives, including career development plans and staff skills audits. Systems and Payroll Implement and maintain a HR management system. Liaise with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salary changes, benefits and statutory deductions to administer payroll and payroll records. HR Data and Reporting Produce HR data and reports (e.g. staff turnover, absence, diversity data) to feed into the management team and use data to make recommendations regarding future practice. Use HR data to identify trends and make recommendations for improving people management practices. Strategic HR Support Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation (e.g. workforce planning, reward, and staff engagement). Promote and drive delivery of the Trust s equity, diversity, and inclusion priorities, through advice monitoring and collaboration. Work with Senior Management Team to contribute to and drive HR strategy development and implementation, including reward strategy, recruitment and selection strategies, talent and succession planning, alignment between HR strategy and business goals, supporting change management processes. Health, Safety and Wellbeing Collaborate with designated health and safety leads to develop and implement systems and procedures to create a safe working environment, drawing on specialist advice as appropriate. Ensure HR-related policies and processes reflect the organisation s duty of care to staff, including wellbeing initiatives and support systems. Other Other duties as necessary. Clear commitment to the vision and values of Norfolk Rivers Trust. Employee benefits: Employee assistance programme. Free eye test and support with cost of glasses. Enhanced leave policies including maternity, paternity and sickness. Excellent pension scheme. Flexible working opportunities. Application process To apply, please send your completed Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information Form and a covering letter/email to by 9.00 on Monday 29th September 2025. Interviews will take place on Monday 6th October or Tuesday 7th October in person or on Teams. Second interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 13th October in person.
More About The Role As a People Administrator / Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our human resources department. You will be responsible for a wide range of HR administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes, and providing excellent customer service to our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about HR and wants to contribute to the success of a growing organisation. Reporting to the People Specialist, you will: Be the first point of contact for foundation level site People queries Offer HR Expertise to site colleagues and managers as necessary Provide administrative support to the HR team Ensure payroll administration is accurate and all colleagues get paid correctly and on time Maintain records, files and spreadsheets in line with data protection legislation Keep ad-hoc analysis and reporting on HR issues up to date Coordinate weekly HR audit checks Support the recruitment process for the site as required Become a subject matter expert on company HR policies, ensuring the site remains fully compliant at all times. Support, coach and challenge line management with absence, disciplinary and grievance issues Develop engaging, proactive communications across the site Build positive and effective relationships with unions, agency suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders Support and drive colleague engagement on site About You The good news is you don't need to be fully HR qualified to apply for this role (although we'd love for you to be working towards one). But we do look for: - The ability to work in a fast paced People environment (logistics experience would be good, but isn t essential) - A proactive, positive approach to work with a true customer focus - The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines - Exposure to HR Systems - Excellent all-round IT skills (especially Microsoft Excel) - Experience of advising and supporting colleagues and managers with foundation level people queries - An understanding of HR policies and practices - Proactive approach to own continuous development - Experience of implementing processes - The ability to act on own initiative In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK at just under 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and over 110,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
More About The Role As a People Administrator / Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our human resources department. You will be responsible for a wide range of HR administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes, and providing excellent customer service to our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about HR and wants to contribute to the success of a growing organisation. Reporting to the People Specialist, you will: Be the first point of contact for foundation level site People queries Offer HR Expertise to site colleagues and managers as necessary Provide administrative support to the HR team Ensure payroll administration is accurate and all colleagues get paid correctly and on time Maintain records, files and spreadsheets in line with data protection legislation Keep ad-hoc analysis and reporting on HR issues up to date Coordinate weekly HR audit checks Support the recruitment process for the site as required Become a subject matter expert on company HR policies, ensuring the site remains fully compliant at all times. Support, coach and challenge line management with absence, disciplinary and grievance issues Develop engaging, proactive communications across the site Build positive and effective relationships with unions, agency suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders Support and drive colleague engagement on site About You The good news is you don't need to be fully HR qualified to apply for this role (although we'd love for you to be working towards one). But we do look for: - The ability to work in a fast paced People environment (logistics experience would be good, but isn t essential) - A proactive, positive approach to work with a true customer focus - The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines - Exposure to HR Systems - Excellent all-round IT skills (especially Microsoft Excel) - Experience of advising and supporting colleagues and managers with foundation level people queries - An understanding of HR policies and practices - Proactive approach to own continuous development - Experience of implementing processes - The ability to act on own initiative In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK at just under 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and over 110,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
More About The Role Our Shift Managers know how to work at pace. It's ultimately their responsibility to manage our Team Managers and Warehouse Colleagues to ensure the right products are picked at a top pace so they can be sent to the right stores, on time! It's fast and ever-changing - are you up for the challenge? Other tasks include: Manage all shift activities within your team scheduling rotas to achieve labour requirements Managing resources to deliver objectives Monitoring operational resource spend Overseeing the operation and providing problem solving guidance and coaching to your team Driving a culture of continuous improvement within your teams Team Manager performance and development About You As well as tons of resilience you must have: Experience as a Shift Manager or equivalent in a fast paced Warehouse/ Distribution/ Logistics environment Proven experience in a people management role with the ability to deliver strong results through a team The ability to coach and encourage your team and help them explore opportunities to continuously improve how they do their job Demonstrated the ability to problem solve, and implement process changes in order to improve operational performance. Experience of managing budgets and controlling costs Strong leadership and coaching skills in order to engage motivate and develop large teams with varying skill sets In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK in over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and around 97,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
More About The Role Our Shift Managers know how to work at pace. It's ultimately their responsibility to manage our Team Managers and Warehouse Colleagues to ensure the right products are picked at a top pace so they can be sent to the right stores, on time! It's fast and ever-changing - are you up for the challenge? Other tasks include: Manage all shift activities within your team scheduling rotas to achieve labour requirements Managing resources to deliver objectives Monitoring operational resource spend Overseeing the operation and providing problem solving guidance and coaching to your team Driving a culture of continuous improvement within your teams Team Manager performance and development About You As well as tons of resilience you must have: Experience as a Shift Manager or equivalent in a fast paced Warehouse/ Distribution/ Logistics environment Proven experience in a people management role with the ability to deliver strong results through a team The ability to coach and encourage your team and help them explore opportunities to continuously improve how they do their job Demonstrated the ability to problem solve, and implement process changes in order to improve operational performance. Experience of managing budgets and controlling costs Strong leadership and coaching skills in order to engage motivate and develop large teams with varying skill sets In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK in over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and around 97,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
More About The Role About Your role: We are in a fantastic position to be offering Warehouse & Logistics Team Manager roles at our Distribution site where we have an onsite population in excess of 1000 colleagues across a 24/7 operation. Your role as our Warehouse Team Manager, will be to engage and communicate with your team to ensure that it works efficiently in all areas such as goods in, pick and loading. You will do this through your expert experience having managed a fast paced FMCG logistics or warehouse team previously and you will be focused on managing your people to deliver the best possible service to your customers. As we Work with Purpose , these following points are critical to your success; Our colleagues are our priority and you will look to develop talent in your team through coaching and guidance You will set targets and review progress, creating plans to improve performance We expect you to be solutions driven, resolving operational problems and implementing continuous improvement initiatives Monitor and deliver KPIs, taking action to ensure they are met. About You As well as being a true people person, that can operate at pace and think outside the box, you should also meet the below: 2+ years in a warehouse or logistics FMCG environment Team management experience is desirable but not essential In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays). 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us. Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member. Career progression and development opportunities.Subsidised staff canteen. Free parking.Market leading pension and life assurance. Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP. Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more. Long Service Awards.Optional Payroll charity donations. Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK in over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and around 97,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
More About The Role About Your role: We are in a fantastic position to be offering Warehouse & Logistics Team Manager roles at our Distribution site where we have an onsite population in excess of 1000 colleagues across a 24/7 operation. Your role as our Warehouse Team Manager, will be to engage and communicate with your team to ensure that it works efficiently in all areas such as goods in, pick and loading. You will do this through your expert experience having managed a fast paced FMCG logistics or warehouse team previously and you will be focused on managing your people to deliver the best possible service to your customers. As we Work with Purpose , these following points are critical to your success; Our colleagues are our priority and you will look to develop talent in your team through coaching and guidance You will set targets and review progress, creating plans to improve performance We expect you to be solutions driven, resolving operational problems and implementing continuous improvement initiatives Monitor and deliver KPIs, taking action to ensure they are met. About You As well as being a true people person, that can operate at pace and think outside the box, you should also meet the below: 2+ years in a warehouse or logistics FMCG environment Team management experience is desirable but not essential In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays). 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us. Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member. Career progression and development opportunities.Subsidised staff canteen. Free parking.Market leading pension and life assurance. Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP. Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more. Long Service Awards.Optional Payroll charity donations. Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK in over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and around 97,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
PAYROLL MANAGER IMMEDIATE START Your new role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Payroll Manager to join a leading automotive business based in Bristol. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, offering an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.You'll be working closely with HR and Finance teams, supporting the business through a key transition period. The ideal candidate will have strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. Key Responsibilities: Manage and process monthly payroll for all employees Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory requirements Maintain accurate payroll records and reports Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure smooth data flow Prepare and submit pension contributions and other deductions Support audits and reporting requirements What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in payroll managementStrong understanding of UK payroll legislationProficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage, ADP, or similar)Excellent numerical and analytical skillsAbility to work independently and meet tight deadlinesStrong communication and interpersonal skills What you'll get in return Immediate startCompetitive hourly rate of £20-£25 (depending on experience)Opportunity to work with a respected automotive brandSupportive team environment 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 about your career. #
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
PAYROLL MANAGER IMMEDIATE START Your new role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Payroll Manager to join a leading automotive business based in Bristol. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, offering an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.You'll be working closely with HR and Finance teams, supporting the business through a key transition period. The ideal candidate will have strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. Key Responsibilities: Manage and process monthly payroll for all employees Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory requirements Maintain accurate payroll records and reports Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure smooth data flow Prepare and submit pension contributions and other deductions Support audits and reporting requirements What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in payroll managementStrong understanding of UK payroll legislationProficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage, ADP, or similar)Excellent numerical and analytical skillsAbility to work independently and meet tight deadlinesStrong communication and interpersonal skills What you'll get in return Immediate startCompetitive hourly rate of £20-£25 (depending on experience)Opportunity to work with a respected automotive brandSupportive team environment 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 about your career. #
Role Overview: Lead and manage the warehouse team to execute the operational plan effectively. Develop shift managers to ensure high standards of service and availability for customers. Drive productivity, cost efficiency, health and safety, and performance targets. Adapt to volume changes to maintain timely store servicing. Foster strong relationships with Retail stakeholders and third-party providers. Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives and nurture talent for future growth. Key Responsibilities: Achieve KPI targets, ensuring on-time, in-full delivery. Meet cost per case targets and budgetary goals. Drive productivity, health and safety, and performance metrics. Foster colleague engagement and manage turnover effectively. Plan ahead 6-12 months, including talent and budgeting. Build and maintain key relationships across various stakeholders. Ensure customer service excellence and diversity and inclusion plans implementation. Monitor productivity and cost targets, ensuring alignment with budget. Review processes to identify improvements and lead change initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure site-wide compliance. Develop and deliver change programs within the warehouse and across the site. Lead talent reviews and management for chambers, including succession planning. About You Requirements: Knowledge of logistics operations, health and safety, and employment legislation. Experience in fast-paced environments and managing teams. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ability to champion change, collaborate, and manage stakeholders effectively. Proven track record in achieving results and driving customer focus. Experience in budget management and financial forecasting. IOSH qualification is desirable but not essential. In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK in over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and around 97,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Lead and manage the warehouse team to execute the operational plan effectively. Develop shift managers to ensure high standards of service and availability for customers. Drive productivity, cost efficiency, health and safety, and performance targets. Adapt to volume changes to maintain timely store servicing. Foster strong relationships with Retail stakeholders and third-party providers. Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives and nurture talent for future growth. Key Responsibilities: Achieve KPI targets, ensuring on-time, in-full delivery. Meet cost per case targets and budgetary goals. Drive productivity, health and safety, and performance metrics. Foster colleague engagement and manage turnover effectively. Plan ahead 6-12 months, including talent and budgeting. Build and maintain key relationships across various stakeholders. Ensure customer service excellence and diversity and inclusion plans implementation. Monitor productivity and cost targets, ensuring alignment with budget. Review processes to identify improvements and lead change initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure site-wide compliance. Develop and deliver change programs within the warehouse and across the site. Lead talent reviews and management for chambers, including succession planning. About You Requirements: Knowledge of logistics operations, health and safety, and employment legislation. Experience in fast-paced environments and managing teams. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ability to champion change, collaborate, and manage stakeholders effectively. Proven track record in achieving results and driving customer focus. Experience in budget management and financial forecasting. IOSH qualification is desirable but not essential. In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK in over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and around 97,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
More About The Role About Your role: We are in a fantastic position to be offering Warehouse & Logistics Team Manager roles at our Distribution site where we have an onsite population in excess of 1000 colleagues across a 24/7 operation. Your role as our Warehouse Team Manager, will be to engage and communicate with your team to ensure that it works efficiently in all areas such as goods in, pick and loading. You will do this through your expert experience having managed a fast paced FMCG logistics or warehouse team previously and you will be focused on managing your people to deliver the best possible service to your customers. As we Work with Purpose , these following points are critical to your success; Our colleagues are our priority and you will look to develop talent in your team through coaching and guidance You will set targets and review progress, creating plans to improve performance We expect you to be solutions driven, resolving operational problems and implementing continuous improvement initiatives Monitor and deliver KPIs, taking action to ensure they are met. About You As well as being a true people person, that can operate at pace and think outside the box, you should also meet the below: 2+ years in a warehouse or logistics FMCG environment Team management experience is desirable but not essential In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays). 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us. Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member. Career progression and development opportunities.Subsidised staff canteen. Free parking.Market leading pension and life assurance. Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP. Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more. Long Service Awards.Optional Payroll charity donations. Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK in over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and around 97,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
More About The Role About Your role: We are in a fantastic position to be offering Warehouse & Logistics Team Manager roles at our Distribution site where we have an onsite population in excess of 1000 colleagues across a 24/7 operation. Your role as our Warehouse Team Manager, will be to engage and communicate with your team to ensure that it works efficiently in all areas such as goods in, pick and loading. You will do this through your expert experience having managed a fast paced FMCG logistics or warehouse team previously and you will be focused on managing your people to deliver the best possible service to your customers. As we Work with Purpose , these following points are critical to your success; Our colleagues are our priority and you will look to develop talent in your team through coaching and guidance You will set targets and review progress, creating plans to improve performance We expect you to be solutions driven, resolving operational problems and implementing continuous improvement initiatives Monitor and deliver KPIs, taking action to ensure they are met. About You As well as being a true people person, that can operate at pace and think outside the box, you should also meet the below: 2+ years in a warehouse or logistics FMCG environment Team management experience is desirable but not essential In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays). 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us. Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member. Career progression and development opportunities.Subsidised staff canteen. Free parking.Market leading pension and life assurance. Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP. Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more. Long Service Awards.Optional Payroll charity donations. Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK in over almost 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and around 97,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
More About The Role As a People Administrator / Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our human resources department. You will be responsible for a wide range of HR administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes, and providing excellent customer service to our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about HR and wants to contribute to the success of a growing organisation. Reporting to the People Specialist, you will: Be the first point of contact for foundation level site People queries Offer HR Expertise to site colleagues and managers as necessary Provide administrative support to the HR team Ensure payroll administration is accurate and all colleagues get paid correctly and on time Maintain records, files and spreadsheets in line with data protection legislation Keep ad-hoc analysis and reporting on HR issues up to date Coordinate weekly HR audit checks Support the recruitment process for the site as required Become a subject matter expert on company HR policies, ensuring the site remains fully compliant at all times. Support, coach and challenge line management with absence, disciplinary and grievance issues Develop engaging, proactive communications across the site Build positive and effective relationships with unions, agency suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders Support and drive colleague engagement on site About You The good news is you don't need to be fully HR qualified to apply for this role (although we'd love for you to be working towards one). But we do look for: The ability to work in a fast paced People environment (logistics experience would be good, but isn t essential) A proactive, positive approach to work with a true customer focus The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines Exposure to HR Systems Excellent all-round IT skills (especially Microsoft Excel) Experience of advising and supporting colleagues and managers with foundation level people queries An understanding of HR policies and practices Proactive approach to own continuous development Experience of implementing processes The ability to act on own initiative In return for your hard work we will offer you: - Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) - 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us - Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member - Career progression and development opportunities - Subsidised staff canteen - Free parking - Market leading pension and life assurance - Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP - Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more - Long Service Awards - Optional Payroll charity donations - Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK at just under 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and over 110,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
More About The Role As a People Administrator / Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our human resources department. You will be responsible for a wide range of HR administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes, and providing excellent customer service to our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about HR and wants to contribute to the success of a growing organisation. Reporting to the People Specialist, you will: Be the first point of contact for foundation level site People queries Offer HR Expertise to site colleagues and managers as necessary Provide administrative support to the HR team Ensure payroll administration is accurate and all colleagues get paid correctly and on time Maintain records, files and spreadsheets in line with data protection legislation Keep ad-hoc analysis and reporting on HR issues up to date Coordinate weekly HR audit checks Support the recruitment process for the site as required Become a subject matter expert on company HR policies, ensuring the site remains fully compliant at all times. Support, coach and challenge line management with absence, disciplinary and grievance issues Develop engaging, proactive communications across the site Build positive and effective relationships with unions, agency suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders Support and drive colleague engagement on site About You The good news is you don't need to be fully HR qualified to apply for this role (although we'd love for you to be working towards one). But we do look for: The ability to work in a fast paced People environment (logistics experience would be good, but isn t essential) A proactive, positive approach to work with a true customer focus The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines Exposure to HR Systems Excellent all-round IT skills (especially Microsoft Excel) Experience of advising and supporting colleagues and managers with foundation level people queries An understanding of HR policies and practices Proactive approach to own continuous development Experience of implementing processes The ability to act on own initiative In return for your hard work we will offer you: - Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) - 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us - Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member - Career progression and development opportunities - Subsidised staff canteen - Free parking - Market leading pension and life assurance - Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP - Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more - Long Service Awards - Optional Payroll charity donations - Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About The Company From a Bradford market stall to the UK s 4th largest supermarket chain and the UK's 2nd largest fresh food manufacturer. We are proud to be the Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK at just under 500 stores and an online home delivery service. Our 18 manufacturing sites provide our customers with the freshest produce from flowers, fish and veg to burgers and bread, all delivered to our stores via our 6 distribution sites by our 2,000 strong fleet. Every week, 11 million customers pass through our doors and over 110,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them. We cover more than 11 million households with our (url removed) service. With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day. We are foodmakers and shopkeepers and .
Location/s: London or Croydon, UK Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK and Madrid, Spain and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking a Airport Planner with a relevant qualification and professional aviation industry experience to join our aviation team, based in the UK. The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. We are looking for a flexible and motivated person with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world, with an appreciation for sustainability. Key responsibilities and duties include: Be responsible for the management and delivery of a variety of projects including airport masterplans, airport facility planning, capacity and demand analysis and simulation modelling Deliver, coordinate and manage airport planning & capacity tasks in all aspects of airports including airfield and apron, terminals and satellite buildings, landside transport, ancillary/support facilities and utilities Take on responsibilities of a Project Manager for small to medium-sized projects and/or workstreams involving airport planning activities Have the opportunity to learn new technical, project management and people management skills from experienced project principals and technical principals with extensive experience Be able to pass on your technical knowledge to new graduates, training them up on projects that you are managing Report to and liaise with clients and key project stakeholders on the small projects you manage or larger projects that you are working on Be responsible for the co-ordination, management, production and submission of proposals, under the guidance of Bid Principals Collaborate with and learn from other disciplines in our aviation team, including airfield engineering, transaction advisory, forecasting, project & asset management, and business planning Candidate specification We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. To apply for this position, you must have: A degree in aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, air transport management, or airport planning. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued Relevant experience in the aviation industry, preferably with a chartership qualification or the ability to demonstrate equivalent transferrable skills from another relevant industry Demonstrable professional experience in more than one technical field within airport planning (airfield & apron, operations, terminal, landside, utilities, airspace, etc.) is expected We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: Proactive and with a learning mindset Embrace and support teamwork and collaboration in others as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects Methodical approach to problem solving and with the ability to apply critical thinking Ability to organise yourself and others on small projects and workstreams, including resources across various disciplines Demonstrable capabilities in project management, programme management and commercial acumen Ability to manage and supervise more junior staff members, including the ability to train them in developing new skills Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, which allow you to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients Excellent written communication and attention to detail, being able to produce accurate technical drawings and professional reports Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Power BI desirable) Competent in the use of drawings platforms, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, etc. to produce airfield and terminal spatial planning outputs Knowledge of simulation & modelling tools for airfield and terminal facilities is expected UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes . click apply for full job details
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Location/s: London or Croydon, UK Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK and Madrid, Spain and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking a Airport Planner with a relevant qualification and professional aviation industry experience to join our aviation team, based in the UK. The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. We are looking for a flexible and motivated person with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world, with an appreciation for sustainability. Key responsibilities and duties include: Be responsible for the management and delivery of a variety of projects including airport masterplans, airport facility planning, capacity and demand analysis and simulation modelling Deliver, coordinate and manage airport planning & capacity tasks in all aspects of airports including airfield and apron, terminals and satellite buildings, landside transport, ancillary/support facilities and utilities Take on responsibilities of a Project Manager for small to medium-sized projects and/or workstreams involving airport planning activities Have the opportunity to learn new technical, project management and people management skills from experienced project principals and technical principals with extensive experience Be able to pass on your technical knowledge to new graduates, training them up on projects that you are managing Report to and liaise with clients and key project stakeholders on the small projects you manage or larger projects that you are working on Be responsible for the co-ordination, management, production and submission of proposals, under the guidance of Bid Principals Collaborate with and learn from other disciplines in our aviation team, including airfield engineering, transaction advisory, forecasting, project & asset management, and business planning Candidate specification We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. To apply for this position, you must have: A degree in aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, air transport management, or airport planning. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued Relevant experience in the aviation industry, preferably with a chartership qualification or the ability to demonstrate equivalent transferrable skills from another relevant industry Demonstrable professional experience in more than one technical field within airport planning (airfield & apron, operations, terminal, landside, utilities, airspace, etc.) is expected We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: Proactive and with a learning mindset Embrace and support teamwork and collaboration in others as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects Methodical approach to problem solving and with the ability to apply critical thinking Ability to organise yourself and others on small projects and workstreams, including resources across various disciplines Demonstrable capabilities in project management, programme management and commercial acumen Ability to manage and supervise more junior staff members, including the ability to train them in developing new skills Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, which allow you to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients Excellent written communication and attention to detail, being able to produce accurate technical drawings and professional reports Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Power BI desirable) Competent in the use of drawings platforms, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, etc. to produce airfield and terminal spatial planning outputs Knowledge of simulation & modelling tools for airfield and terminal facilities is expected UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes . click apply for full job details
Location/s: Altrincham, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Sheffield, Southampton; UK Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role We are currently recruiting for a Principal Bridge Engineer whose career has progressed into project management to join our team to support a growing workload of exciting projects located in the UK and around the world. Our focus is on the use of our skills to deliver innovative and economic solutions for our clients. This has created an enviable reputation in the bridges discipline whether considering the design of new or the assessment of existing structures. As a Principal Bridge Engineer, you will be able to grow a career within our bridges business and you could be guiding the design, a section of the design or acting as a Technical Lead delivering technical excellence on projects. As a Principal Bridge Engineer, your career has provided you with technical skills and structural knowledge which has given you the ability to translate your understanding of structural behaviours and analytical techniques into effective structural analyses and designs. Your experience in the analysis and design of complex bridges and associated structures means you're familiar working with industry codes (including Eurocodes) and standards and you like to push boundaries where appropriate. With your interpersonal skills, you have the ability to guide teams in the analysis of structures and also communicate effectively in face-to-face meetings with clients and colleagues. Candidate specification Essential: Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (Beng/Meng, MSc or equivalent) Chartered Engineer (ICE / IStructE) Practical design experience in the bridges industry with proven ability to collaborate with other team members both local and globally to deliver a nationally consistent client experience and quality Ability to deliver high quality design documentation including option appraisals, drawings, calculations, reports, specifications and construction documentation Experience of managing project teams and technical leadership, including planning and management of physical and financial resources to meet project milestones Ability to apply sound safety, governance and quality management principles and processes Demonstrable experience in bridge analysis, design and assessment including an ability to undertake and oversee the analysis of structures Commercial and financial knowledge with the ability to plan and monitor project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure delivery to time and cost constraints Experience in and a commitment to effective management of Health, Safety and Welfare, Safety by Design Experience of managing project teams and technical leadership Desirable: Preparation and review of technical approval documentation for highway and rail structures Experience in identifying, winning and delivering projects including the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions Experience of digital delivery tools and workflows, for example BIM, parametric design and automation Experience in the analysis and design of complex bridges and structures both in steel and concrete Experience and in depth understanding of structural behaviours with an ability to translate this into effective structural analysis UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Location/s: Altrincham, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Sheffield, Southampton; UK Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role We are currently recruiting for a Principal Bridge Engineer whose career has progressed into project management to join our team to support a growing workload of exciting projects located in the UK and around the world. Our focus is on the use of our skills to deliver innovative and economic solutions for our clients. This has created an enviable reputation in the bridges discipline whether considering the design of new or the assessment of existing structures. As a Principal Bridge Engineer, you will be able to grow a career within our bridges business and you could be guiding the design, a section of the design or acting as a Technical Lead delivering technical excellence on projects. As a Principal Bridge Engineer, your career has provided you with technical skills and structural knowledge which has given you the ability to translate your understanding of structural behaviours and analytical techniques into effective structural analyses and designs. Your experience in the analysis and design of complex bridges and associated structures means you're familiar working with industry codes (including Eurocodes) and standards and you like to push boundaries where appropriate. With your interpersonal skills, you have the ability to guide teams in the analysis of structures and also communicate effectively in face-to-face meetings with clients and colleagues. Candidate specification Essential: Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (Beng/Meng, MSc or equivalent) Chartered Engineer (ICE / IStructE) Practical design experience in the bridges industry with proven ability to collaborate with other team members both local and globally to deliver a nationally consistent client experience and quality Ability to deliver high quality design documentation including option appraisals, drawings, calculations, reports, specifications and construction documentation Experience of managing project teams and technical leadership, including planning and management of physical and financial resources to meet project milestones Ability to apply sound safety, governance and quality management principles and processes Demonstrable experience in bridge analysis, design and assessment including an ability to undertake and oversee the analysis of structures Commercial and financial knowledge with the ability to plan and monitor project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure delivery to time and cost constraints Experience in and a commitment to effective management of Health, Safety and Welfare, Safety by Design Experience of managing project teams and technical leadership Desirable: Preparation and review of technical approval documentation for highway and rail structures Experience in identifying, winning and delivering projects including the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions Experience of digital delivery tools and workflows, for example BIM, parametric design and automation Experience in the analysis and design of complex bridges and structures both in steel and concrete Experience and in depth understanding of structural behaviours with an ability to translate this into effective structural analysis UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
Location/s: Altrincham, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Sheffield, Southampton; UK Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role We are currently recruiting for a Principal Bridge Engineer to join our team to support a growing workload of exciting projects located in the UK and around the world. Our focus is on the use of our skills to deliver innovative and economic solutions for our clients. This has created an enviable reputation in the bridges discipline whether considering the design of new or the assessment of existing structures. As a Principal Bridge Engineer, you will be able to grow a career within our bridges business and you could be guiding the design, a section of the design or acting as a Technical Lead delivering technical excellence on projects. As a Principal Bridge Engineer, your career has provided you with technical skills and structural knowledge which has given you the ability to translate your understanding of structural behaviours and analytical techniques into effective structural analyses and designs. Your experience in the analysis and design of complex bridges and associated structures means you're familiar working with industry codes (including Eurocodes) and standards and you like to push boundaries where appropriate. With your interpersonal skills, you have the ability to guide teams in the analysis of structures and also communicate effectively in face-to-face meetings with clients and colleagues. Candidate specification Essential: Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (Beng/Meng, MSc or equivalent) Chartered Engineer (ICE / IStructE) Practical design experience in the bridges industry with proven ability to collaborate with other team members both local and globally to deliver a nationally consistent client experience and quality Ability to deliver high quality design documentation including option appraisals, drawings, calculations, reports, specifications and construction documentation Demonstrable experience in bridge analysis, design and assessment including an ability to undertake and oversee the analysis of structures using standard industry software, such as, Sofistik, RM Bridge, MIDAS, LUSAS, SAM and Staad (or similar) Commercial and financial knowledge with the ability to plan and monitor project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure delivery to time and cost constraints Experience in and a commitment to effective management of Health, Safety and Welfare, Safety by Design Desirable: Preparation and review of technical approval documentation for highway and rail structures Experience of managing project teams and technical leadership Experience in identifying, winning and delivering projects including the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions Experience of digital delivery tools and workflows, for example BIM, parametric design and automation Experience in the analysis and design of complex bridges and structures both in steel and concrete Experience and in depth understanding of structural behaviours with an ability to translate this into effective structural analysis UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Location/s: Altrincham, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Sheffield, Southampton; UK Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role We are currently recruiting for a Principal Bridge Engineer to join our team to support a growing workload of exciting projects located in the UK and around the world. Our focus is on the use of our skills to deliver innovative and economic solutions for our clients. This has created an enviable reputation in the bridges discipline whether considering the design of new or the assessment of existing structures. As a Principal Bridge Engineer, you will be able to grow a career within our bridges business and you could be guiding the design, a section of the design or acting as a Technical Lead delivering technical excellence on projects. As a Principal Bridge Engineer, your career has provided you with technical skills and structural knowledge which has given you the ability to translate your understanding of structural behaviours and analytical techniques into effective structural analyses and designs. Your experience in the analysis and design of complex bridges and associated structures means you're familiar working with industry codes (including Eurocodes) and standards and you like to push boundaries where appropriate. With your interpersonal skills, you have the ability to guide teams in the analysis of structures and also communicate effectively in face-to-face meetings with clients and colleagues. Candidate specification Essential: Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (Beng/Meng, MSc or equivalent) Chartered Engineer (ICE / IStructE) Practical design experience in the bridges industry with proven ability to collaborate with other team members both local and globally to deliver a nationally consistent client experience and quality Ability to deliver high quality design documentation including option appraisals, drawings, calculations, reports, specifications and construction documentation Demonstrable experience in bridge analysis, design and assessment including an ability to undertake and oversee the analysis of structures using standard industry software, such as, Sofistik, RM Bridge, MIDAS, LUSAS, SAM and Staad (or similar) Commercial and financial knowledge with the ability to plan and monitor project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure delivery to time and cost constraints Experience in and a commitment to effective management of Health, Safety and Welfare, Safety by Design Desirable: Preparation and review of technical approval documentation for highway and rail structures Experience of managing project teams and technical leadership Experience in identifying, winning and delivering projects including the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions Experience of digital delivery tools and workflows, for example BIM, parametric design and automation Experience in the analysis and design of complex bridges and structures both in steel and concrete Experience and in depth understanding of structural behaviours with an ability to translate this into effective structural analysis UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
