218 Head Of Services And Development jobs in the United Kingdom

Services Development Manager - Eyecare Charity Sector

Salary: 42,000
Location: Homebased with UK travel
Hours: Full-time (Part-time considered)

Zest Optical are partnered with a UK charity providing free eye care and glasses to people experiencing homelessness. We're looking for a Services Development Manager to lead the design and delivery of new services, including domiciliary care, outreach clinics and mobile services .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage new eye care services across the UK.

• Drive service innovation and continuous improvement.

• Build strong partnerships with health and homelessness organisations.

• Ensure services are inclusive, person-centred and high quality.

Requirements

• GOC registered Optometrist or Dispensing Optician .

• Strong leadership experience in the optical industry.

• Background in service development in health, social care or voluntary sector.

• Knowledge of domiciliary eye care and NHS GOS contracts.

This is a unique opportunity to use your optical expertise in a charity sector leadership role , making a real impact on people's lives.

Click the 'Apply' link or get in touch via WhatsApp to learn more.

**AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.**
**Job Title:** **R&D VP - AI Core Services Development**
**Location:** Any of our R&D Hub Locations (Cambridge - UK, Lake Forest - CA, San Leandro - CA, Hyderabad - India, Bangalore- India)
**Employment Type:** Regular, Full-Time
**The job**
We are seeking a technically accomplished **Software Development Leader** to build and lead the development of **AI Services** for our Industrial Intelligence Software Platform. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering **secure, reliable, highly available, and scalable platform services** that will serve as foundational building blocks for AI capabilities across AVEVA's product portfolio and partner ecosystem. These services will power intelligent industrial solutions at global scale.
You will lead a talented team of engineers to architect, build, and evolve distributed cloud-native services and public APIs that enable democratized access to AI capabilities-accelerating innovation and adoption across domains, technology teams, and external partners.
**Key responsibilities**
**Platform Services Development**
+ Drive the Execution, Design, and Build of Core AI services that are scalable, reusable, secure, reliable, and highly available.
+ Ensure the Core AI Services (Orchestration, SDKs, etc.) are extensible and allow contributions on a federated model to accelerate scalability within AVEVA.
+ Ensure Core AI services are sustainable and follow best practices for validation, continuous, delivery, disaster recovery, etc.
**Democratization & Adoption**
+ Drive adoption and reuse of core AI services by AVEVA product and capability teams
+ Enable self-service access, reference implementations, and integration toolkits to lower the barrier to entry.
+ Engage with other execution leaders and collaborate with enablement teams to support Core AI adoption.
**Security, Compliance & Regulations**
+ Embed security and privacy-by-design practices into all services and APIs.
+ Ensure compliance with global AI regulations and emerging governance frameworks.
+ Establish processes for adhering to AVEVA's principles and best practices related to responsible AI, model explainability, observability, and auditability.
**AI & Cloud Expertise**
+ Provide strong execution leadership in AI and cloud-native software development
+ Guide the use of modern AI frameworks, data pipelines, inference engines, and orchestration platforms.
+ Collaborate with Product Managers and Architects to translate industrial AI use cases into services capabilities.
**Team Leadership & Execution**
+ Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional development team with a strong culture of engineering excellence.
+ Foster a builder mindset within the team - encouraging rapid prototyping and continuous improvement with agility of a start-up
+ Foster a collaborative environment across geographies, time zones, and technical disciplines.
**Essential requirements**
+ 20+ years of experience in software product development, with 10+ years in leadership roles focused on development of **cloud-native platforms** or AI services
+ Proven experience building distributed, secure, and scalable cloud/AI services (ideally on Microsoft Azure) which accelerate value delivery to customers
+ Solid background in AI/ML technologies, including experience in AI models and tools
+ Strong knowledge of public API design and service lifecycle management.
**Desired skills and competencies**
+ Familiarity with the latest AI standards including Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent2Agent (A2A)
+ Familiarity with AI regulations (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF) and responsible AI principles.
+ Excellent stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication skills.
**R&D at AVEVA**
Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.
Our track record of innovation is no fluke - it's the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/
**UK Benefits include:**
Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.
It's possible we're hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/
**Hybrid working**
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.
**Hiring process**
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process
**About AVEVA**
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals - safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Empowering you with pioneering tech
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals - safely, efficiently and more sustainably.
We're the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we've been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We've also recently been named as one of the world's most innovative companies.
If you're a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers ( .
For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our Privacy Policy ( .

**AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.**
**Job Title:** **R&D VP - AI Core Services Development**
**Location:** Any of our R&D Hub Locations (Cambridge - UK, Lake Forest - CA, San Leandro - CA, Hyderabad - India, Bangalore- India)
**Employment Type:** Regular, Full-Time
**The job**
We are seeking a technically accomplished **Software Development Leader** to build and lead the development of **AI Services** for our Industrial Intelligence Software Platform. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering **secure, reliable, highly available, and scalable platform services** that will serve as foundational building blocks for AI capabilities across AVEVA's product portfolio and partner ecosystem. These services will power intelligent industrial solutions at global scale.
You will lead a talented team of engineers to architect, build, and evolve distributed cloud-native services and public APIs that enable democratized access to AI capabilities-accelerating innovation and adoption across domains, technology teams, and external partners.
**Key responsibilities**
**Platform Services Development**
+ Drive the Execution, Design, and Build of Core AI services that are scalable, reusable, secure, reliable, and highly available.
+ Ensure the Core AI Services (Orchestration, SDKs, etc.) are extensible and allow contributions on a federated model to accelerate scalability within AVEVA.
+ Ensure Core AI services are sustainable and follow best practices for validation, continuous, delivery, disaster recovery, etc.
**Democratization & Adoption**
+ Drive adoption and reuse of core AI services by AVEVA product and capability teams
+ Enable self-service access, reference implementations, and integration toolkits to lower the barrier to entry.
+ Engage with other execution leaders and collaborate with enablement teams to support Core AI adoption.
**Security, Compliance & Regulations**
+ Embed security and privacy-by-design practices into all services and APIs.
+ Ensure compliance with global AI regulations and emerging governance frameworks.
+ Establish processes for adhering to AVEVA's principles and best practices related to responsible AI, model explainability, observability, and auditability.
**AI & Cloud Expertise**
+ Provide strong execution leadership in AI and cloud-native software development
+ Guide the use of modern AI frameworks, data pipelines, inference engines, and orchestration platforms.
+ Collaborate with Product Managers and Architects to translate industrial AI use cases into services capabilities.
**Team Leadership & Execution**
+ Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional development team with a strong culture of engineering excellence.
+ Foster a builder mindset within the team - encouraging rapid prototyping and continuous improvement with agility of a start-up
+ Foster a collaborative environment across geographies, time zones, and technical disciplines.
**Essential requirements**
+ 20+ years of experience in software product development, with 10+ years in leadership roles focused on development of **cloud-native platforms** or AI services
+ Proven experience building distributed, secure, and scalable cloud/AI services (ideally on Microsoft Azure) which accelerate value delivery to customers
+ Solid background in AI/ML technologies, including experience in AI models and tools
+ Strong knowledge of public API design and service lifecycle management.
**Desired skills and competencies**
+ Familiarity with the latest AI standards including Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent2Agent (A2A)
+ Familiarity with AI regulations (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF) and responsible AI principles.
+ Excellent stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication skills.
**R&D at AVEVA**
Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.
Our track record of innovation is no fluke - it's the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/
**UK Benefits include:**
Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.
It's possible we're hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/
**Hybrid working**
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.
**Hiring process**
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process
**About AVEVA**
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals - safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Empowering you with pioneering tech
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals - safely, efficiently and more sustainably.
We're the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we've been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We've also recently been named as one of the world's most innovative companies.
If you're a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers ( .
For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our Privacy Policy ( .

Title: Head of Services

Reporting to: Workplace Experience Director
Location UK

Job Purpose:
The head of services role is a senior subject matter expert for cleaning and associated services and be responsible for providing specialised knowledge and expertise for all cleaning operations and solutions with a focus on driving efficient, compliant and best in class service provision while upskilling our people.

Subject Matter Expert: Serve as a subject matter expert in cleaning protocols, providing guidance and expertise to internal stakeholders both in sales and operational roles

Protocol Development: Develop and implement effective cleaning protocols to ensure high-quality service delivery from our supply chain and ensuring best in market delivery solutions

Master Class Delivery: Design and deliver master class style training modules to educate internal stakeholders on best practices in cleaning and related technologies

Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure seamless service delivery and optimal pricing for CBRE clients

Client-Based Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with client-based teams to understand their needs and develop tailored cleaning solutions.

On-Demand Cleaning Solutions: Develop and implement on-demand cleaning solutions leveraging where applicable AI, robotics, and other technologies to drive efficiency and innovation

Client Tender and Presentation: Deliver high-impact client tender and presentation, effectively communicating the value proposition and solution to clients, and support securing new business and growing existing relationships.

Primary Point of Contact: Serve as the primary point of contact for all cleaning-related matters within the division, providing expert guidance and support. Accurately track and report time spent support for other divisions activities, ensuring timely charging for services rendered.


Experience & Qualifications

• Proven track record within integrated facilities management model

• Provide support and guidance on sub services such as Pest and Landscaping and washroom services.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the cleaning industry with 5 in a senior role

• In-depth knowledge of cleaning best practices and regulations

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• BICs LTP Train the Trainer (Desired)

• Strong Presentation Skills for client tender and conference presentations

• Proficiency in using Microsoft software and AI support tech, Co Pilot, Ellis AI

• Member of BICS (Desired)

• Business process mapping, improvement and testing

• Business, data and system analysis and management.

Working Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, travel, and overnight stays, while effectively managing time to maintain work-life balance.

• Willingness to travel to various sites as required across UK

Our client is a national FM Service Provider with an impressive portfolio of clients UK wide. It is looking to hire a Head of Services for its Digital and Energy business unit. As the Head of Services, you can be based in Glasgow, London, Leeds or Birmingham.

The successful Head of Services will report into the MD for this business unit and be responsible for the overall operational delivery of building automation, energy management, smart monitoring, and maintenance to its clients. You will have 3 direct reports (Operations Managers) and overall workforce of circa 25 BMS engineers.

The selected Head of Services must have a strong engineering pedigree; you will also have excellent leadership and management qualities and have the ability to inspire and empower others. This is key.

Applicants must have experience of SaaS and data platform, be analytical and able to make decisions based on data-driven information.

Our client is offering:

• Up to 109k basic salary
• Car allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• Healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Other company benefits.

This role will suit a senior operational manager who is looking for their next step to Ops Director level. You will ideally have experience of running a large mobile business unit and be willing to travel.

Our client is a national FM Service Provider with an impressive portfolio of clients UK wide. It is looking to hire a Head of Services for its Digital and Energy business unit. As the Head of Services, you can be based in Glasgow, London, Leeds or Birmingham.

The successful Head of Services will report into the MD for this business unit and be responsible for the overall operational delivery of building automation, energy management, smart monitoring, and maintenance to its clients. You will have 3 direct reports (Operations Managers) and overall workforce of circa 25 BMS engineers.

The selected Head of Services must have a strong engineering pedigree; you will also have excellent leadership and management qualities and have the ability to inspire and empower others. This is key.

Applicants must have experience of SaaS and data platform, be analytical and able to make decisions based on data-driven information.

Our client is offering:

• Up to 109k basic salary
• Car allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• Healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Other company benefits.

This role will suit a senior operational manager who is looking for their next step to Ops Director level. You will ideally have experience of running a large mobile business unit and be willing to travel.

Title: Head of Services

Reporting to: Workplace Experience Director
Location UK

Job Purpose:
The head of services role is a senior subject matter expert for cleaning and associated services and be responsible for providing specialised knowledge and expertise for all cleaning operations and solutions with a focus on driving efficient, compliant and best in class service provision while upskilling our people.

Subject Matter Expert: Serve as a subject matter expert in cleaning protocols, providing guidance and expertise to internal stakeholders both in sales and operational roles

Protocol Development: Develop and implement effective cleaning protocols to ensure high-quality service delivery from our supply chain and ensuring best in market delivery solutions

Master Class Delivery: Design and deliver master class style training modules to educate internal stakeholders on best practices in cleaning and related technologies

Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure seamless service delivery and optimal pricing for CBRE clients

Client-Based Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with client-based teams to understand their needs and develop tailored cleaning solutions.

On-Demand Cleaning Solutions: Develop and implement on-demand cleaning solutions leveraging where applicable AI, robotics, and other technologies to drive efficiency and innovation

Client Tender and Presentation: Deliver high-impact client tender and presentation, effectively communicating the value proposition and solution to clients, and support securing new business and growing existing relationships.

Primary Point of Contact: Serve as the primary point of contact for all cleaning-related matters within the division, providing expert guidance and support. Accurately track and report time spent support for other divisions activities, ensuring timely charging for services rendered.


Experience & Qualifications

• Proven track record within integrated facilities management model

• Provide support and guidance on sub services such as Pest and Landscaping and washroom services.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the cleaning industry with 5 in a senior role

• In-depth knowledge of cleaning best practices and regulations

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• BICs LTP Train the Trainer (Desired)

• Strong Presentation Skills for client tender and conference presentations

• Proficiency in using Microsoft software and AI support tech, Co Pilot, Ellis AI

• Member of BICS (Desired)

• Business process mapping, improvement and testing

• Business, data and system analysis and management.

Working Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, travel, and overnight stays, while effectively managing time to maintain work-life balance.

• Willingness to travel to various sites as required across UK

Our client is a national FM Service Provider with an impressive portfolio of clients UK wide. It is looking to hire a Head of Services for its Digital and Energy business unit. As the Head of Services, you can be based in Glasgow, London, Leeds or Birmingham.

The successful Head of Services will report into the MD for this business unit and be responsible for the overall operational delivery of building automation, energy management, smart monitoring, and maintenance to its clients. You will have 3 direct reports (Operations Managers) and overall workforce of circa 25 BMS engineers.

The selected Head of Services must have a strong engineering pedigree; you will also have excellent leadership and management qualities and have the ability to inspire and empower others. This is key.

Applicants must have experience of SaaS and data platform, be analytical and able to make decisions based on data-driven information.

Our client is offering:

• Up to 109k basic salary
• Car allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• Healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Other company benefits.

This role will suit a senior operational manager who is looking for their next step to Ops Director level. You will ideally have experience of running a large mobile business unit and be willing to travel.

Our client is a national FM Service Provider with an impressive portfolio of clients UK wide. It is looking to hire a Head of Services for its Digital and Energy business unit. As the Head of Services, you can be based in Glasgow, London, Leeds or Birmingham.

The successful Head of Services will report into the MD for this business unit and be responsible for the overall operational delivery of building automation, energy management, smart monitoring, and maintenance to its clients. You will have 3 direct reports (Operations Managers) and overall workforce of circa 25 BMS engineers.

The selected Head of Services must have a strong engineering pedigree; you will also have excellent leadership and management qualities and have the ability to inspire and empower others. This is key.

Applicants must have experience of SaaS and data platform, be analytical and able to make decisions based on data-driven information.

Our client is offering:

• Up to 109k basic salary
• Car allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• Healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Other company benefits.

This role will suit a senior operational manager who is looking for their next step to Ops Director level. You will ideally have experience of running a large mobile business unit and be willing to travel.