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Grow and shape HM Land Registry's service design function! HM Land Registry are looking for an experienced design leader to join as Head of Service Design, helping shape and transform critical national services that safeguard land and property ownership across England and Wales. Permanent role, salary £78,200 - £98,100 (based on assessment at interview), 29% employer pension contribution plus full Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from 14 UK locations. \n OPEN SESSIONS \n If you would like to find out more about the role, the Service Design profession and what it's like to work at HMLR, a Hiring Manager Q&A session where you can virtually 'meet the team' will be held via MS Teams on Tuesday 4th August 12:30PM. \n Follow 'Apply' link for booking instructions. \n About the Head of Service Design role \n This is a senior leadership role within the User Centred Design team, offering the opportunity to set the strategic direction for service design across HM Land Registry. \n You will work closely with the Deputy Directors and senior colleagues to define the future vision for end-to-end services. The role will combine strategic leadership with hands-on service design, helping modernise paper-based and legacy services, improve customer outcomes and unlock the value of HMLR's data. \n You will lead and develop the service design capability, supporting designers to apply the right tools, methods and standards across complex programmes. Working across organisational boundaries, you will help teams understand the wider service context, challenge existing ways of working and ensure future services are accessible, inclusive, secure and built around genuine user needs. \n Responsibilities for the Head of Service Design \n\n • Set the strategic direction for service design and champion its value across the organisation.\n, • Lead, develop and mentor service designers, supporting the growth of the wider design capability.\n, • Work across high-profile transformation programmes to design and improve end-to-end services.\n, • Influence senior stakeholders, programme boards and executive leaders on service strategy and priorities.\n, • Lead workshops, service mapping and the development of artefacts such as journey maps, service blueprints and prototypes.\n, • Ensure services are user centred, accessible, inclusive, secure and aligned with organisational goals.\n, • Help teams understand the wider service context and make informed decisions across complex programmes.\n\n Essential criteria for the Head of Service Design \n\n • Extensive experience as a senior service designer or design leader working on complex services or systems.\n, • Strong hands-on knowledge of service design practices, methodologies, frameworks and tools.\n, • Experience leading, developing and empowering service designers.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills at senior level.\n, • Ability to understand the wider service landscape and translate long-term challenges into a clear future vision.\n, • Experience operating in an agile, multidisciplinary digital environment.\n\n Desirable criteria for the Head of Service Design \n\n • Experience shaping or growing a service design capability.\n, • Experience working across large-scale transformation programmes in a complex organisation.\n, • Awareness of service standards and how technology, data and AI can improve services.\n\n Benefits \n Alongside your salary of £78,200 plus any allowance up to £98,100 HM Land Registry contributes £22,654 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Plus: \n\n • Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays\n, • A clear progression pathway inc. personalised training and development plans including expensed accreditations with training days set aside\n, • Over 29% employer pension contribution\n, • Flexi-time scheme (You decide what working hours work best for you)\n, • Opportunity to work condensed hours\n, • Social and sports club\n, • Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues\n, • Interest-free loan for season tickets\n, • Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice).\n, • HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working.\n\n Office locations \n The role is open across 14 of HMLR's locations: \n Birkenhead, Croydon, Coventry, Durham, Weymouth, Gloucester, Kingston upon Hull, Leicester, Nottingham, Peterborough, Plymouth, Warton, Swansea and Telford. \n Additional Requirements \n\n • HMLR expect everyone to spend 60% of their working time in one of the offices.\n, • Occasional travel will be required to HMLR offices, supplier sites and other government departments, which may include overnight stays\n, • This role operates under the flexible working hours agreement, supporting a positive work-life balance\n, • The post is subject to BPPS level clearance\n, • This role does not meet the category to offer sponsorship, and HMLR will not sponsor a skilled worker visa.\n\n Why join? \n HM Land Registry's services form part of the UK's critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £8 trillion and supporting more than £1 trillion in secured lending. \n This is an opportunity to influence the future of nationally important services, shape a growing service design function and lead work that will modernise land registration for millions of customers and users. \n Apply now or contact Inspire People in complete confidence.

Limited Company/Umbrella) We are recruiting for an experienced Head of Asset Programmes & Capital Investment to lead the planning and delivery of a significant housing investment programme for a well-established social housing organisation. Head of Asset Programmes & Capital Investment Location: S

? WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit theWhy Work For Uspage. ? ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Are you a driven procurement professional ready to make a real impact across a dynamic and growing Federation? We are seeking a highly capable Procurement and Contracts Manager to lead and deliver compliant, high-quality procurement activity that supports our academies to thrive. ? MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY You will play a key operational role in delivering compliant, high-quality procurement activity across the Federation. With a focus on strategic sourcing & tendering, you will focus on, lead and manage end-to-end procurement exercises, including regulated FTS tenders and framework-based awards, maintain oversight of the procurement pipeline, and actively support academies in selecting and using compliant procurement routes. The role has a strong emphasis on forward planning, market engagement, regulatory compliance, and practical academy support to reduce risk and avoid reactive or non-compliant procurement activity. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: Minimum Level 4 CIPS qualification Public sector experience (at least five years in a similar role) Strong experience delivering regulated procurements, including FTS tenders Proven use of public sector frameworks and DPSs Ability to advise stakeholders on compliant procurement routes Solid understanding of framework structures, call-offs, and mini-competitions Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and best practice Experience supporting academies or devolved organisations Demonstrated contract management experience Analytical skills and ability to interpret data Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Strong IT skills, including MS Office and procurement systems For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. ? APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, t his will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. ? WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site. 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An established and fast-growing manufacturing SME is seeking a commercially astute Head of Supply Chain to take ownership of end-to-end supply chain operations and support the next phase of business growth. The role of Head of Supply Chain & Operations will be responsible for:. A successful Head

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With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pu

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Based in the Division of Medical Education, Department of Medicine, you will work with the iBSc Programme Director and MBBS leadership to translate concepts into high-quality programmes. City St George’s, University of London is seeking a Deputy Programme Director to develop and deliver innovative

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Fitch Solutions in London is seeking a Senior Director – Operations & Strategic Execution to lead the execution engine for BMI, coordinating programs, resources and decisions across senior leadership.You will own the end‑to‑end strategy plan, run standing forums, surface risks early, and conve

Linq Recruitment Specialists is partnering to recruit an Operations Director for an ADHD and autism assessment service in the West Midlands.The role is hybrid, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery to support rapid growth while maintaining high-quality patient care.The su

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MorePeople in Essex is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a 15-acre glasshouse site, combining technical growing knowledge with leadership to build on strong foundations.

Responsibilities * Direct and control the work and resources of the company and ensure the recruitment and retention of the required numbers and types of well‑motivated, trained and developed staff to ensure that it achieves its mission and objectives. Persuasive presentational skills with an appr

What’s On Offer £/€1,000 learning fund Twice‑yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!) Uncapped Holiday Pension contribution scheme Private healthcare Hybrid Working Access to thousands of Udemy courses Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme About Flutter UK & Ireland Our di

The successful candidate will be expected to manage the overall direction and performance of the business to deliver the business plans agreed with the Board of Directors. Manage the senior management team through effective delegation and ownership of clearly communicated business objectives and sta

Global Head of Transition Management Sales is a new, senior distribution leadership role within the Client Business Organization (CBO). Familiarity with Salesforce CRM software package. There will also be an element of direct sales responsibilities while the team is being built out.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:. Head of Strategic Operations, Enterprise Sales - EMEA. This role sits close to the centre of one of Canva's most complex go-to-market organisations.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a strategically important business within one of the UK’s fastest-growing technology-enabled property services organisations. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Managing Director will take full responsibility for the strategic

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As part of the Professional Services organization within CRPM (Charles River Private Markets), the Global PS Director ensures successful Professional Services to meet customer requirements while promoting customer adoption and providing a channel for the sale of other company Software and Services.

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