Job Title: Commercial Manager

Salary: Up to £50,000

Location: Hull, York or Barrow office

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Commercial Manager to join their dynamic team. As Commercial Manager, you will play a critical role in managing the commercial aspects of a portfolio of projects or a large project, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring the smooth execution of all commercial activities.

Benefits

• Flexible start and finish times
• Hybrid working
• Performance-related annual bonus (pro-rata)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities

Responsibilities As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of a portfolio of projects or a large project. You will also be responsible for the management and coaching of project surveyors, trainee, and assistant surveyors.

• Carrying out detailed analysis of proposed terms and conditions, proposing alternative terms where risks are deemed too high, and overseeing the procurement process for all subcontracted works.
• Advising on standard forms of Subcontract for use on every scheme.
• Management of interim applications for payment and subsequent issue of client’s payment certificates and payment receipts in a timely manner.
• Management of the extension of time claims and interface with the planning department.
• Ensuring that all team members on site have received a commercial précis briefing.
• Notification to the project team of records required to substantiate additional payments and ensuring all records are maintained.
• Measurement, evaluation, and agreement of claimed variations and assessment of formal claims issued by subcontractors.
• Management of subcontractor payments and timely issuing of payment notices including measurement of works executed and variations/claims to assess interim and final accounts.
• Interface with the project team to ensure all handback documentation is issued by subcontractors.
• Management and issue of accurate monthly cost forecast and cashflow reports.
• Attendance at monthly project review meetings.
• Maintaining commercial and legal awareness.
• Management and timely submission of all variations under the Main Contract.
• Training, coaching, and mentoring junior commercial staff.

Person Specification

• Negotiating and team-working skills together with the ability to motivate and lead other commercial staff.
• Commercially aware and able to develop commercial strategies to maximise margins.
• Able to communicate effectively with all suppliers and clients.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a busy and demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills are required and experience with Microsoft Office is essential.
• Effective time management skills are essential.
• Relevant 1:1 or 2:1 Degree (Hons) or HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Significant experience in a relevant position.
• Full membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors is desirable.

Join our client as a Commercial Manager and take the next step in your career!

Middle Office Business Analyst

• Rate: Up to £850 (inside IR35)
• Duration: 6 months rolling
• Location: City of London (hybrid working – circa 2-3 days per week)

Sanderson are currently supporting a leading financial services organisation to find a Middle Office Business Analyst to lead the delivery of several workstreams on a major transformation programme to outsource the client’s middle office function to a new provider.

The right candidate must have extensive knowledge and experience of OTC Derivatives and Collateral, along with strong Business Analysis and / or project management experience, so it is likely that the right candidate will have come from a Middle Office operations background before moving into Transformation / Project based roles

Responsibilities;

• Responsible for supporting the Pillar lead in the development, maintenance and management of project plans to deliver objectives
• Work closely with business sponsor and SME’s to drive target operating model outcomes and ensure business needs will be met in the end
• Ensure all aspects of migration are planned for and delivered, including operational processes (considering control and risk aspects),
• Apply change, risk and resource management

Candidate background;

• Extensive knowledge and experience of OTC Derivatives and Collateral
• Business Analysis experience
• Project management skills and experience
• A proactive, self-starter
• Ability to work with and engage with stakeholders to Director level

JOB DESCRIPTION

Managing implementations in the digital sector combines established tools and techniques with the unique challenges of technology.  Whilst the introduction of some Agile practices may even remove the word ‘project’ from the language being used, the principle of controlling time, cost, and quality will always remain.  We recognise that projects differ from programmes, yet many of the skills required are often transferrable between the two.   [The client] are looking for Consultant & Senior Consultant level people with the flexibility to adapt between traditional methodologies and those that have and are becoming commonplace.  Who can work through the whole lifecycle, or merely jump into one part of it to help our clients achieve both the outputs and the outcomes that they are looking for. 

The role may include, but is definitely not limited to, projects and/or programmes centred around data, software development/implementation/migration, IT infrastructure, telecommunications, cyber security, service delivery, logistics, robotics and AI. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• DV or SC (already in place) is required
• Demonstrable experience of project management methodologies and their application in the design, development and implementation of projects.
• Recognised project management qualification(s) such as: AgilePM Practitioner, Scrum Master, PRINCE 2 Practitioner, APM, Lean Six Sigma etc
• Experience of using a MS Project / Primavera or equivalent project planning tools .
• Experience of Project Management in the implementation of applications and tools (Project Start up – Live Service)such as:
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)– eg Oracle Fusion / SAP / SAGE
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)– eg Salesforce
  • IT Service Management (ITSM)– eg ServiceNow
  • Warehouse Management System (WMS)– Manhattan Associates
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) – eg Splunk / LogRhythm
  • Project Management tooling– eg Microsoft Project Online (MSPOL) / Primavera.

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst for a well-known customer of ours to join as part of an already established agile BA function.

The Business Analyst will play a critical role by bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. The BA position is responsible for understanding the objectives of the company and translating them into actionable requirements for Business Change and IT projects/ initiatives.

Business Analyst Requirements

• Mapping end-to-end business processes and identifying efficiency opportunities, including removal of non value-added wastes, automating data flows and integrating systems.
• Gathering functional business (and non-functional) requirements and translating them into technical requirements.
• Building business cases to detail efficiency benefits realisation through return on investment and payback period.
• Designing and supporting the user testing and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain effective communication with all project, business and IT stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, proactively seeking solutions to keep projects on track. Escalate to senior leadership as needed.
• Share best practice, and be principled in pursuit of the delivery of a world class student and employee experience

Business Analyst Skills

• Extensive experience in business process designs and facilitation
• Business Process Modelling experience and proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies.
• Experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Showcase good analytical and evaluating skills
• Proactively work with all relevant stakeholders to identify areas for continuous improvement
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Basic understanding of data protection legislation and experience of developing and maintaining a team environment where personal data is kept protected.

If you feel you have the qualities our client is seeking and want to work within a great organisation, please email an up to date copy of your CV to [email protected]

Senior Business Analyst

Remote

Up to £67k plus excellent benefits

An excellent opportunity has become available to join an innovative e-learning solutions provider as a Senior Business Analyst

The role will have you:

• Gathering and analysing complex data
• Working closely with stakeholders and translating business requirements
• Drive continuous improvement across business processes and systems.

The ideal candidate will bring these skills to the table:

• Significant Business Analyst experience
• Must have experience in Salesforce or equivalent CRM systems.
• Sound knowledge of visualisation tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, PowerBI, Sisense, Tableau
• Strong understanding of end-to-end testing process
• Open minded and brings creative solutions to the table.
• Highly analytical with the ability to build strong relationships.

Benefits teaser:

• 30 days’ work from anywhere policy
• 35 days annual leave
• 5% matched pension

This is a truly fantastic opportunity to join a company that has an exceptional reputation in the market and is leading the way in education solutions.

IT | ITIL4 & SIaM Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled ITIL4 and SIaM (Service Integration and Management) Specialist to join our Service Management transformation programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, designing, building, documenting and implementing IT service management processes and frameworks on a large scale as part of a strategic programme. This role focuses on project-based work rather than managing Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations.

Key Responsibilities
ITIL4 Process Design and Implementation
– Design and implement ITIL4 best practices across the IT service management lifecycle.
– Develop and document IT service management policies, procedures, and processes.
– Ensure processes are aligned with the overall strategic goals of the IT programme.

Service Integration and Management (SIaM) Framework Development
– Develop the SIaM framework to enable seamless integration of multiple service providers and Business Units.
– Design governance structures, processes, and tools for effective service integration.
– Collaborate with internal IT teams and external service providers to define integration points and interfaces.

Programme Support and Delivery
– Work as part of a programme team to deliver IT service management and SIaM solutions.
– Participate in project planning, providing expertise on ITIL4 and SIaM methodologies.
– Ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation
– Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in IT service management and integration practices.
– Conduct research and stay updated on industry trends and best practices in ITIL4 and SIaM.
– Propose and implement enhancements to processes and tools to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
– Act as a liaison between the programme team and stakeholders regarding IT service management and service integration matters.
– Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and understanding of IT service objectives and activities.
– Provide training and support to internal teams and service providers on ITIL4 and SIaM processes and practices.

Tool Selection and Implementation
– Assist in the selection and implementation of IT service management tools to support ITIL4 and SIaM processes.
– Ensure tools are configured to meet the needs of the programme and support the designed processes.

Qualifications and Skills
Education
– Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Certifications
– ITIL4 Foundation Certification (required).
– Advanced ITIL4 certifications (required).
– SIaM Foundation or Professional Certification (required).

Experience
– Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT service management, preferably in an ITIL4 environment.
– Proven experience in designing and implementing IT service management processes and SIaM frameworks on a large scale across multiple suppliers and Business Units.
– Experience working in a programme or project-based environment.

Skills
– Strong understanding of ITIL4 practices and SIaM principles.
– Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
– Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
– Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
– Proficiency with IT service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow,).

People Change Lead – People Change/Transformation/Matrix environment/people workstreams/stakeholder management/People impacts/workforce planning/people strategy/Capability mapping

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and established People Transformation Lead to join a major Insurance company in York or Bristol within the people function.

For this role you must have:

• Responsible for the training pipeline and plan – managing the people plan and mapping the impacts across the whole business – capability gaps, training plans and human capital
• Must have an understanding of workforce planning, operational design and how it looks in terms of business strategy
• Potentially architected an organisational design not just lead it
• Understanding of HR and people function to connect the dots – must have people strategy experience
• Experience working in large complex matrix environments – essential
• Track and monitor People Plan activity – keeping relevant stakeholders up to date and managing exceptions to the Plan (including any wider issues and risks that require management)
• Training pipeline and plan – managing the people plan and mapping the impacts.
• Coordinating day-to-day workstream activities, such as scoping, planning and mobilising People & Organisation workstream activities, including co-developing People & Organisation workstream strategy,

Process Improvement Consultant / Manager – Black Belt x 3

£600 Outside IR35

Largely Remote

6 Months initially – project running until the end of 2025

I am currently recruiting for 3 x Process Improvement Consultants / Managers that hold a Black Belt or Master Black Belt to come in and work on Process Simplification for a Financial Services client of ours.

Skills / Experience

• Financial Services
• Black Belt / Master Black Belt
• Process Simplification
• Stakeholder Management skills at senior level

Project Manager- HR (People, Process and Systems)

Basingstoke (2 days per week minimum)

£60,000-£70,000 base (d.o.e) + company benefits (pension, healthcare) + 25 days holiday

Keywords: (“project manager” OR “program manager”) AND (“HR” OR “human resources”) AND (“system implementation” OR “process improvement” OR “target operating model”)

As we look to grow out our team we are seeking an experienced Project Manager, who thrives on delivering impactful projects within the HR domain, and whose experience will help raise our change maturity levels.

Role Summary:

As a member of our centralised change team your work will focus on the delivery of our HR programme of changes working alongside the Chief People Officer to deliver their strategy.

As our Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our HR systems landscape through the implementation a new HRIS (from planning phase). Other workstreams you will cover will include process optimisation and improvements, as well as working on the delivery of various activities around target operating model.

Key Responsibilities:

Target Operating Models:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of target operating models.
• Align HR processes with strategic business objectives.
• Foster a culture of agility and adaptability.

Project Delivery:

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery of HR-focused initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals with organisational objectives.
• Manage risks, budgets, and resources effectively.

HR Systems Expertise:

• Leverage your experience in implementing and migrating HR systems via a 3rd party.
• Experienced in end to end implementation cycle from planning phase to hyper-care.
• Ensure seamless integration of systems to enhance HR operations.

Efficiency and Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains within HR processes.
• Implement streamlined workflows and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven background as a Project Manager, specifically with experience of target operating model change projects.
• Experience in systems implementations and migrations, ideally within HR systems.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to improve processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

If you are passionate about driving HR excellence through effective project management, and are keen to join a company focused on customer and operational excellence then please get in touch now for more information.

#INDCHANGE

Programme Manager – Pension Policy Migration / £90k / Peteborough

One of Sanderson’s largest clients, a best-in-class pension platform provider, are currently recruiting for a Lead Project Manager/Programme to help support them in a large-scale pension policy migration. They are currently a year into the programme and are about to start the biggest release, which equates to around 1.6 million policies.

The successful candidate will need to have a strong background working within financial services organisations, whilst also having excessive experience in policy/book migration from one system to another.

The role is hybrid based, with the expectation to be on-site in Peterborough 3 days per week.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working with the Programme Director, Programme Sponsor and stakeholders to understand strategic context and to define and agree Programme objectives, scope, approach and an appropriate governance regime
• Have overall responsibility for the development and agreement of budget and expenditure associated with the Release
• Creating and implementing robust Release planning reporting and control processes
• Integrating work-streams and manage cross-business interdependencies to ensure co-ordinated delivery
• Leading, managing and motivating large, diverse teams and other resources
• Be responsible for chairing governance boards and championing governance processes
• Identifying financial and operational risks affecting the Release and the business. Then implementing appropriate measures to effectively manage and control

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in managing and delivering major projects or Releases, preferably within the Life and Pensions industry. Financial services experience is essential
• Previous experience with policy book/data migration is essential
• Ability to lead large, diverse teams of people
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships at the highest level (internal and external)
• Understanding of leading-edge programme management, methodology and best practice
• Previous experience of managing 3rd Party relationships and high-level supplier relationships is desirable

Benefits

• 33 days including Bank Holidays
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Other standard company benefits