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Senior Technical Project Manager - Research Annual Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum Location: London Job Type: Full-time - 12-month FTC 1 day a week working onsite A new exciting 12-month fixed term contract position has become available for a Senior Technical Project Manager, where you will lead the design and implementation of high-quality technology solutions. This role involves managing complex projects and work-packages, ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives focused on Research and Innovation. You will be instrumental in managing the project lifecycle, engaging stakeholders, and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve aligned organisational goals. Day-to-day of the role: Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a strategic Research and Innovation funding management project. Accountable for all phases of the project lifecycle-from initiation and planning through to execution, transition to live service, and operational handover. Leverage expertise in stakeholder engagement, governance, and risk management to ensure the project delivers measurable value, on time and within budget. Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues, drive cross-functional collaboration, and maintain oversight of progress to ensure successful outcomes aligned with organisational priorities. Manage the entire project management lifecycle, leading multidisciplinary teams. Manage a diverse stakeholder base across the university, ensuring successful delivery of projects from inception to implementation and operational handover. Required Skills & Qualifications: Substantial project management experience delivering technical solutions, ideally SaaS. Extensive experience delivering projects and products using effective project management methods, particularly Agile. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder management. Knowledge of IT application development, and excellent delivery of SaaS solutions. Professional project management qualification or equivalent experience, Scrum Master qualification preferred. Extensive experience of multiple supplier management as part of project delivery. Experience in service design and driving iterative service enhancements. Experience of managing multiple workstreams. Experience in Higher Education and university research management. Experience of implementing Worktribe. Degree level qualification or equivalent experience. Benefits: Competitive salary package. Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading educational institution. Engaging and diverse work environment. Comprehensive benefits package tailored to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security. To apply for the Senior Technical Project Manager role, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.
Senior Technical Project Manager - Research Annual Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum Location: London Job Type: Full-time - 12-month FTC 1 day a week working onsite A new exciting 12-month fixed term contract position has become available for a Senior Technical Project Manager, where you will lead the design and implementation of high-quality technology solutions. This role involves managing complex projects and work-packages, ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives focused on Research and Innovation. You will be instrumental in managing the project lifecycle, engaging stakeholders, and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve aligned organisational goals. Day-to-day of the role: Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a strategic Research and Innovation funding management project. Accountable for all phases of the project lifecycle-from initiation and planning through to execution, transition to live service, and operational handover. Leverage expertise in stakeholder engagement, governance, and risk management to ensure the project delivers measurable value, on time and within budget. Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues, drive cross-functional collaboration, and maintain oversight of progress to ensure successful outcomes aligned with organisational priorities. Manage the entire project management lifecycle, leading multidisciplinary teams. Manage a diverse stakeholder base across the university, ensuring successful delivery of projects from inception to implementation and operational handover. Required Skills & Qualifications: Substantial project management experience delivering technical solutions, ideally SaaS. Extensive experience delivering projects and products using effective project management methods, particularly Agile. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder management. Knowledge of IT application development, and excellent delivery of SaaS solutions. Professional project management qualification or equivalent experience, Scrum Master qualification preferred. Extensive experience of multiple supplier management as part of project delivery. Experience in service design and driving iterative service enhancements. Experience of managing multiple workstreams. Experience in Higher Education and university research management. Experience of implementing Worktribe. Degree level qualification or equivalent experience. Benefits: Competitive salary package. Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading educational institution. Engaging and diverse work environment. Comprehensive benefits package tailored to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security. To apply for the Senior Technical Project Manager role, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Job Title: Lead Project Manager - Post-Acquisition Integration Location: London (with UK & Ireland travel as required) Reporting to: Head of PMO UK & Ireland Salary: 12 Months FTC: £80,000 - £120,000 + Benefits Your New Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for aLead Project Managerto join a leading Facilities Management organisation on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for overseeing a multi-million-pound post-acquisition integration programme, driving strategic transformation and synergy realisation across a complex operational landscape. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in FM services and post-acquisition delivery. What You Will Be Doing You will lead and manage the full lifecycle of a strategic integration programme, ensuring delivery against key objectives, timelines, and budget. Your responsibilities will include: Programme Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the integration programme. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across both legacy and acquiring organisations. Service Integration Oversight: Coordinate the integration of core FM services including: Technical Services, Projects, Cleaning, Security, Catering, Pest Control, Utilities, and Specialist Cleaning Services. Support Function Alignment: Drive harmonisation across enabling functions such as: HR, Payroll, Legal, IT, Finance, Tax Learning & Development (L&D), QHSE, Property & Estates ESG, Marketing & Communications Cost of Change Tracking: Implement frameworks to monitor and report on financial impacts including transition costs and operational efficiencies. Synergy Realisation: Identify and deliver measurable value through synergy opportunities across services and support functions. Governance & Risk Management: Establish robust governance structures, risk registers, and escalation protocols. Change & Communications: Lead change management and internal communications strategies to support cultural alignment and adoption. Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all integration activities meet legal, regulatory, and internal standards. What You Will Need Essential: Minimum 10 years' experience in project/programme management. At least 5 years leading post-acquisition integration programmes. Proven success managing multi-million-pound programmes, ideally within FM or related sectors. Strong understanding of FM operations and support services. Demonstrated experience in Cost of Change Tracking and Synergy Realisation. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile). Desirable: Experience in matrixed and multi-site organisations. Familiarity with ESG and sustainability integration. Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, APMG). What You Will Get in Return This is a 12-month FTC role paying between £80,000 and £120,000, offering a competitive salary and benefits package including pension, private health, and electric/hybrid car options. You'll enjoy hybrid working with flexibility across offices in London, Suffolk, and Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact strategic programme in a collaborative and dynamic environment, with excellent career development and training opportunities. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job Title: Lead Project Manager - Post-Acquisition Integration Location: London (with UK & Ireland travel as required) Reporting to: Head of PMO UK & Ireland Salary: 12 Months FTC: £80,000 - £120,000 + Benefits Your New Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for aLead Project Managerto join a leading Facilities Management organisation on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for overseeing a multi-million-pound post-acquisition integration programme, driving strategic transformation and synergy realisation across a complex operational landscape. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in FM services and post-acquisition delivery. What You Will Be Doing You will lead and manage the full lifecycle of a strategic integration programme, ensuring delivery against key objectives, timelines, and budget. Your responsibilities will include: Programme Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the integration programme. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across both legacy and acquiring organisations. Service Integration Oversight: Coordinate the integration of core FM services including: Technical Services, Projects, Cleaning, Security, Catering, Pest Control, Utilities, and Specialist Cleaning Services. Support Function Alignment: Drive harmonisation across enabling functions such as: HR, Payroll, Legal, IT, Finance, Tax Learning & Development (L&D), QHSE, Property & Estates ESG, Marketing & Communications Cost of Change Tracking: Implement frameworks to monitor and report on financial impacts including transition costs and operational efficiencies. Synergy Realisation: Identify and deliver measurable value through synergy opportunities across services and support functions. Governance & Risk Management: Establish robust governance structures, risk registers, and escalation protocols. Change & Communications: Lead change management and internal communications strategies to support cultural alignment and adoption. Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all integration activities meet legal, regulatory, and internal standards. What You Will Need Essential: Minimum 10 years' experience in project/programme management. At least 5 years leading post-acquisition integration programmes. Proven success managing multi-million-pound programmes, ideally within FM or related sectors. Strong understanding of FM operations and support services. Demonstrated experience in Cost of Change Tracking and Synergy Realisation. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile). Desirable: Experience in matrixed and multi-site organisations. Familiarity with ESG and sustainability integration. Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, APMG). What You Will Get in Return This is a 12-month FTC role paying between £80,000 and £120,000, offering a competitive salary and benefits package including pension, private health, and electric/hybrid car options. You'll enjoy hybrid working with flexibility across offices in London, Suffolk, and Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact strategic programme in a collaborative and dynamic environment, with excellent career development and training opportunities. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Our client, a prestigious City based Multi Asset fund manager is seeking a Senior Compliance Assurance & Monitoring lead to take on a 12 month maternity cover. The business has a approx. AUM of over £15+ billion and employ's approximately 200 employees in the UK. The role is 70% BAU with 30% programme delivery. You will lead the Compliance Monitoring team of 2 direct reports and own the risk-based Compliance Monitoring Plan across the firms various entities, as well as offering the business your assitance in both Enterprise Risk tasks and the ideally the firm's ICARA submission. You will be availiable to start within the next 4 - 10 weeks (No later than ). You will be required to have evident current/past staff leadership skills please and experience from the buy side / investments & funds domain. Overview Operating within the second line of defence, the Compliance Monitoring Team provides independent assurance to the regulated Boards on the adequacy and effectiveness of systems and controls across the business through robust monitoring, thematic reviews, action tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The Head of Compliance Monitoring is responsible for managing the Compliance Monitoring Team, and overseeing the design, timely execution, and continuous improvement of the compliance monitoring framework. The role ensures that operations align with regulatory standards and internal policies, and that the firm is not exposed to undue risk. In addition, the Head of Compliance Monitoring will be involved with the organisation's Enterprise Risk Management strategy, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory risks. The role also includes general support to the Compliance Advisory team, and the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, including effective cover for other areas within the Compliance team as required, reporting to, and membership of, relevant in-house committees, and engagement with the internal audit department and the internal audit plan. Compliance Monitoring Programme Design & Delivery Design and implement a risk-based compliance monitoring programme that aligns with evolving regulatory expectations, internal priorities and risk objectives, securing Board agreement to the plan. Lead the ongoing design, development and maintenance of the monitoring plan, procedures, methodologies and reporting templates so oversight remains consistent, effective and scalable. Continuously track regulatory change and emerging best practice, enhancing the framework so all parts of the firm are appropriately monitored-particularly during periods of change-and ensuring relevant rule changes are incorporated into the plan. Enterprise Risk Framework Oversight and Delivery Oversee the identification, assessment and mitigation of strategic, operational, financial and compliance risks across the firm, embedding risk awareness into business planning and decision-making. Maintain and evolve the corporate risk register and report key risk indicators to executive committees and regulated boards. Define and oversee risk appetite statements so risks are managed within agreed thresholds and business objectives. Work closely with Internal Audit, Legal and Operations to drive a unified approach to risk, and report metrics and trends to regulated boards and the Audit & Risk Committee to enable proactive governance. Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach and mentor a high-performing Compliance Monitoring team, fostering professional development, technical depth and a collaborative culture. Direct the timely delivery of the Compliance Monitoring Programme by overseeing planning and execution of thematic reviews and regular control testing, ensuring quality, consistency and regulatory alignment. Stakeholder Engagement Work with business stakeholders to ensure monitoring findings are resolved and embedded within operational and strategic processes. Serve as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, offering expert guidance on compliance risks, internal controls and regulatory developments. Reporting & External Relations Produce high-quality reports for regulated Boards, the Audit & Risk Committee and other executive forums, translating compliance, risk and audit outcomes into clear, actionable insights and providing regular status updates on delivery of the monitoring plan and thematic work. Escalate delays or missed action deadlines to drive accountability and timely remediation. Engage with internal/external auditors, regulators and industry bodies as required, representing the firm with professionalism and subject-matter credibility. Support due diligence of outsourced providers (e.g., custodians, depositaries, transfer agents) and deliver meaningful reports and conclusions to senior management. Assist with Internal Audit information requests and track remedial actions to closure. General Support to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Conduct targeted research on new products, projects, business enhancements and regulatory developments, and lead day-to-day delivery of agreed projects to time and quality. Ensure alignment with team, departmental and business objectives, and provide general support to the Head of Compliance Advisory and the Chief Operating Officer as needed. Experience / Knowledge - Compliance, Risk & Regulatory Expertise Demonstrable track record across compliance monitoring, surveillance, audit and enterprise risk management within regulated financial services. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, including design and execution of monitoring programmes and thematic reviews. Experience / Knowledge - Investment & Market Knowledge Sound knowledge of investment products and financial markets, with the ability to apply this understanding to compliance communications, reviews and risk analysis.
Our client, a prestigious City based Multi Asset fund manager is seeking a Senior Compliance Assurance & Monitoring lead to take on a 12 month maternity cover. The business has a approx. AUM of over £15+ billion and employ's approximately 200 employees in the UK. The role is 70% BAU with 30% programme delivery. You will lead the Compliance Monitoring team of 2 direct reports and own the risk-based Compliance Monitoring Plan across the firms various entities, as well as offering the business your assitance in both Enterprise Risk tasks and the ideally the firm's ICARA submission. You will be availiable to start within the next 4 - 10 weeks (No later than ). You will be required to have evident current/past staff leadership skills please and experience from the buy side / investments & funds domain. Overview Operating within the second line of defence, the Compliance Monitoring Team provides independent assurance to the regulated Boards on the adequacy and effectiveness of systems and controls across the business through robust monitoring, thematic reviews, action tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The Head of Compliance Monitoring is responsible for managing the Compliance Monitoring Team, and overseeing the design, timely execution, and continuous improvement of the compliance monitoring framework. The role ensures that operations align with regulatory standards and internal policies, and that the firm is not exposed to undue risk. In addition, the Head of Compliance Monitoring will be involved with the organisation's Enterprise Risk Management strategy, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory risks. The role also includes general support to the Compliance Advisory team, and the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, including effective cover for other areas within the Compliance team as required, reporting to, and membership of, relevant in-house committees, and engagement with the internal audit department and the internal audit plan. Compliance Monitoring Programme Design & Delivery Design and implement a risk-based compliance monitoring programme that aligns with evolving regulatory expectations, internal priorities and risk objectives, securing Board agreement to the plan. Lead the ongoing design, development and maintenance of the monitoring plan, procedures, methodologies and reporting templates so oversight remains consistent, effective and scalable. Continuously track regulatory change and emerging best practice, enhancing the framework so all parts of the firm are appropriately monitored-particularly during periods of change-and ensuring relevant rule changes are incorporated into the plan. Enterprise Risk Framework Oversight and Delivery Oversee the identification, assessment and mitigation of strategic, operational, financial and compliance risks across the firm, embedding risk awareness into business planning and decision-making. Maintain and evolve the corporate risk register and report key risk indicators to executive committees and regulated boards. Define and oversee risk appetite statements so risks are managed within agreed thresholds and business objectives. Work closely with Internal Audit, Legal and Operations to drive a unified approach to risk, and report metrics and trends to regulated boards and the Audit & Risk Committee to enable proactive governance. Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach and mentor a high-performing Compliance Monitoring team, fostering professional development, technical depth and a collaborative culture. Direct the timely delivery of the Compliance Monitoring Programme by overseeing planning and execution of thematic reviews and regular control testing, ensuring quality, consistency and regulatory alignment. Stakeholder Engagement Work with business stakeholders to ensure monitoring findings are resolved and embedded within operational and strategic processes. Serve as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, offering expert guidance on compliance risks, internal controls and regulatory developments. Reporting & External Relations Produce high-quality reports for regulated Boards, the Audit & Risk Committee and other executive forums, translating compliance, risk and audit outcomes into clear, actionable insights and providing regular status updates on delivery of the monitoring plan and thematic work. Escalate delays or missed action deadlines to drive accountability and timely remediation. Engage with internal/external auditors, regulators and industry bodies as required, representing the firm with professionalism and subject-matter credibility. Support due diligence of outsourced providers (e.g., custodians, depositaries, transfer agents) and deliver meaningful reports and conclusions to senior management. Assist with Internal Audit information requests and track remedial actions to closure. General Support to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Conduct targeted research on new products, projects, business enhancements and regulatory developments, and lead day-to-day delivery of agreed projects to time and quality. Ensure alignment with team, departmental and business objectives, and provide general support to the Head of Compliance Advisory and the Chief Operating Officer as needed. Experience / Knowledge - Compliance, Risk & Regulatory Expertise Demonstrable track record across compliance monitoring, surveillance, audit and enterprise risk management within regulated financial services. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, including design and execution of monitoring programmes and thematic reviews. Experience / Knowledge - Investment & Market Knowledge Sound knowledge of investment products and financial markets, with the ability to apply this understanding to compliance communications, reviews and risk analysis.
