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Positions: Analytics Director - Mediahub - United Kingdom
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Location: London, England, United Kingdom |
Location: London, England, United Kingdom | Agency: Mediahub - United Kingdom Ref#: 19057 | Type of Contract: Regular
WHO ARE WE:
We are Mediahub, the industry’s best kept secret. This year we got our first Campaign School Report, coming in at number one for building the most ethnically diverse team in the industry. COMvergence rank us as the UK's fastest growing media agency for the second year running.
We bring a challenger mindset to everything we do. Brands choose to work with us to disrupt category norms.
We offer the best of both worlds. A start-up culture backed by Mediabrands.
Just some of the brands we work with – New Balance, Pinterest, Celebrity Cruises, Activision, Esprit, Bicester Collection.
You will be joining an agency that is for everyone.
We live by our values:
- Anticipate tomorrow - we are challengers, we are proactive in thinking about what needs to happen today in order to make tomorrow better
- Hustle from the heart - we move fast, take ownership, and look out for each other
- Perform with pride - we take pride and care in what we do, and we strive for excellence
- Believe you can - believe in yourself to make a difference; believe in each other to do great things
- Stay curious -we have fun on the journey of discovery
As the Analytics Director, you will lead and oversee the analytics function for our clients on a global scale. Your role will involve managing the delivery of everything from Dashboards to advanced analytics projects, collaborating with Media teams, data science and engineering teams, and driving innovation in data solutions. You will ensure that analytics outputs align with business objectives and deliver measurable value to clients. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of analytics and its application within the business context.
We seek a passionate, ambitious, and curious leader who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, strong business acumen, and the ability to innovate and drive change within the analytics function. You should be committed to delivering exceptional client service and be ready to take on new challenges that push the boundaries of traditional analytics.
Responsibilities- Team Leadership: Manage a team of analysts, providing guidance, mentoring, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality analytics outputs across key projects.
- Project Management: Oversee the specification and delivery of critical analytics projects, ensuring they meet client requirements and deadlines. Work closely with Lead Analysts to maintain project alignment with business objectives.
- Client Relationship Management: Act as a key point of contact for clients, working alongside the Group Analytics Director to nurture and expand client relationships. Own the analytics output for assigned accounts and campaigns.
- Test and Learn Programmes: Deploy and oversee test and learn programmes, ensuring they deliver demonstrable incremental value for clients through initiatives such as onsite conversion rate optimisation (CRO) and digital ad platform enhancements.
- Data Solutions Development: Collaborate with Engineering and Data Science teams to advance data solutions, including econometrics, investment planning, clustering, and modelling.
- Innovation in Analytics: Contribute to shaping the organisation’s data analytics offering by exploring and applying new techniques in marketing, consumer research, predictive analytics, and machine learning.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a bridge between client business users and the data engineering team, ensuring clear communication and understanding of analytics findings and recommendations.
- Experience: Significant years of relevant experience, preferably in managing the delivery of complex analytics projects within a global brand or agency environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL databases and dashboarding software such as Power BI or Tableau is important. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R and their associated data analysis libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn) is a plus.
- Statistical Expertise: Strong understanding of statistics, including descriptive statistics, regression, probability, sampling, and hypothesis testing.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analytical concepts into actionable business insights for non-technical audiences.
- Domain Knowledge: Good understanding of the media industry and the ability to balance brand and performance media investment allocations effectively
Employee Transparency
At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.
The Perks
We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:
- Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
- Free breakfast and free lunch
- Early finish Fridays
- Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Paid time off for Volunteering
- Group Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
- Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
- Generous Parental Leave & Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
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Senior Accounting Manager - Local Government
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Job Opportunity: Group Accountant - Place, People & Corporate Resources
Location: Local Council (North West England)
Hourly rate - 23.17 ph
Contract Type: Full-time | Temporary
Overview
A forward-thinking local council is seeking a qualified and experienced Group Accountant to lead strategic financial initiatives across Place, People, and Corporate Resources. This is a key leadership role within the finance team, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public sector financial services.
About the Role
As Group Accountant, you will lead a high-performing finance team, provide expert financial advice, manage budgets, and support strategic projects. You will collaborate with senior officers, external partners, and auditors to ensure financial integrity and drive cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead budget monitoring, estimates, and final accounts processes
- Manage relationships with auditors, government departments, and external agencies
- Develop cost-saving initiatives and conduct financial risk assessments
- Lead financial planning for new projects, tenders, and services
- Provide financial modelling and support for bids and strategic projects
- Coach and develop the finance team to deliver excellent client-facing services
- Represent the council in financial matters with suppliers and partners
- Deputise for senior finance leaders when required
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (CCAB body by examination) with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (3 years desirable)
- Strong financial management and technical accounting skills
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities
- Proven leadership and team development experience
- Proficiency in using IT to enhance financial processes
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Why Join Us
- Be part of a values-driven organisation that promotes accountability, respect, and collaboration
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career growth
- Make a difference in your community through impactful financial leadership
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to meaningful public service, we'd love to hear from you.
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Senior Accounting Manager - Local Government
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Opportunity: Group Accountant - Place, People & Corporate Resources
Location: Local Council (North West England)
Hourly rate - 23.17 ph
Contract Type: Full-time | Temporary
Overview
A forward-thinking local council is seeking a qualified and experienced Group Accountant to lead strategic financial initiatives across Place, People, and Corporate Resources. This is a key leadership role within the finance team, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public sector financial services.
About the Role
As Group Accountant, you will lead a high-performing finance team, provide expert financial advice, manage budgets, and support strategic projects. You will collaborate with senior officers, external partners, and auditors to ensure financial integrity and drive cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead budget monitoring, estimates, and final accounts processes
- Manage relationships with auditors, government departments, and external agencies
- Develop cost-saving initiatives and conduct financial risk assessments
- Lead financial planning for new projects, tenders, and services
- Provide financial modelling and support for bids and strategic projects
- Coach and develop the finance team to deliver excellent client-facing services
- Represent the council in financial matters with suppliers and partners
- Deputise for senior finance leaders when required
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (CCAB body by examination) with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (3 years desirable)
- Strong financial management and technical accounting skills
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities
- Proven leadership and team development experience
- Proficiency in using IT to enhance financial processes
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Why Join Us
- Be part of a values-driven organisation that promotes accountability, respect, and collaboration
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career growth
- Make a difference in your community through impactful financial leadership
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to meaningful public service, we'd love to hear from you.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Professional Support Lawyer, Local Government
Posted 9 days ago
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Are you passionate about legal content and AI?
Are you ready for the next step in your legal career?
About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritises using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Role
Join our dynamic team dedicated to creating trusted, practical legal resources for professionals supporting local authorities across the UK. You'll help develop online guidance that covers key topics including governance, education, healthcare, and social care.
Responsibilities:
+ Create and update engaging legal content such as guidance notes, templates, and checklists.
+ Stay informed about legal and practice developments affecting local government.
+ Collaborate with internal teams and external professionals to reflect real-world legal challenges.
+ Respond to customer feedback to continually improve our content.
+ Support colleagues in strategic planning and cross-team initiatives.
Requirements:
+ Qualified legal professional with experience in local government law.
+ Expertise in at least two relevant areas (e.g. social care, education, contracts, housing, procurement).
+ Clear, reader-friendly writing style suited for practical legal guidance.
+ Strong attention to detail and ability to review complex material.
+ Comfortable using digital tools and open to working with AI-enabled platforms.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
+ Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
+ Wellbeing programs
+ Life assurance
+ Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
+ Save As You Earn share option scheme
+ Travel Season ticket loan
+ Electric Vehicle Scheme
+ Optional Dental Insurance
+ Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
+ RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
+ Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
+ Access to extensive learning and development resources
+ Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
About the business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
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Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
Senior Accounting Manager - Local Government
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Local Council (North West England)nHourly rate - £23.17 phnContract Type:
Full-time | TemporarynOverviewnA forward-thinking local council is seeking a qualified and experienced Group Accountant to lead strategic financial initiatives across Place, People, and Corporate Resources. This is a key leadership role within the .
Procurement/Contracts Lead Local Government
Posted 4 days ago
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Interquest have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Procurement/Contracts lead to support a VFM programme of work for a leading local government client. You will have ideally worked in a local government setting and supported cost analysis/Saving analysis on analysing the clients commercial contracts. Previous experience in procurement /Contracts/Commissioning would be highly advantageous. .
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Senior Accounting Manager - Local Government
Posted today
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Job Opportunity: Group Accountant - Place, People & Corporate Resources
Location: Local Council (North West England)
Hourly rate - £23.17 ph
Contract Type: Full-time | Temporary
Overview
A forward-thinking local council is seeking a qualified and experienced Group Accountant to lead strategic financial initiatives across Place, People, and Corporate Resources. This is a key leadership role within the .
Finance Manager - Local Government Pensions Scheme
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Role: Finance Manager
Location: South East London - Hybrid (a minimum of two days per week in the office)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: 78,000 - 82,400 per annum dependant on experience + 10% discretionary bonus
Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager for our Public Sector organisation based in South East London. This is a key time to join an exciting organisation during a period of growth. The Finance Manager will be responsible to the Head of Financial Accountancy, and your role will be to provide expertise and high-quality financial services to senior stakeholders.
The finance manager is expected to make a significant contribution towards a sustainable, highly effective service that delivers exceptional value for its employers.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:
- Support the Head of Finance and Accountancy with the strategic and operational day-to-day management for the provision of a comprehensive, high-quality accounting and exchequer services, including financial management, financial accounting, financial planning and budgeting, compliance and financial reporting, treasury management, tax and covenant appraisal
- Contribute towards the development and implementation of the LPFA's financial strategy, fundamentally ensuring sustainability over the medium term
- Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure best use of limited financial resources, providing the strategic financial advice, insight, intelligence and support needed
- Contribute to the delivery of a high performing, customer focused finance service that is proactive and creative, looking for ways to shape and influence service decisions and taking joint responsibility for the outcomes achieved
- Promote a culture which empowers budget holders and supports the delivery of value for money services and knowledge of key cost drivers in line with the CIPFA financial management code
- Assist the Head of Finance and Accountancy in managing performance indicators and relationships within service contracts towards continued service improvement, value for money and generating social value
- Prepare and present informative, high-quality reports to senior stakeholders that aid in informed service and corporate decision making
- Ensure all aspects of transactions processing are carried out efficiently and effectively, managing the accounts payable, receivable and banking processes
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues with respect to debtor and creditor issues
- Establish longer-term financial position and develop financial strategies with stakeholders
- Provide support for the medium-term financial planning process
- Develop appropriate financial models and analytics to determine financial impact of future service demands, changes in legislation and other factors affecting resource requirements
- Make a significant contribution towards the coordination and preparation of the accounts, preparation of relevant disclosure statements and completion of the accurate, compliant, and timely production of the annual statement of accounts, support the external audit opinion and deliver appropriate financial returns
- Lead on treasury management activity to maintain controls and policies in support of the LPFA's investment decisions
- Manage the daily cashflow of the LPFA to ensure the bank balances are maintained at the optimum level
- Provide leadership that encourages the finance team to recognise their contribution to the LPFA's strategic objectives
- Manage and effectively motivate the finance team by providing coaching, mentoring, training, professional development opportunities, and appropriate performance management.
Skills and Abilities of the Finance Manager:
- Experience in leading a small team, generating a collaborative working environment and ensuring team development and ability
- Proactive and efficient team player who portrays a calm and confident nature in a high-pressure environment
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail and to extract and manipulate complex financial information
- Must be able to think critically, apply innovative and creative thinking to address complex challenges
- Natural ability to influence and engage with senior professionals to challenge on financial matters
- Excellent communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate, both written and oral, complex financial issues to both financial and non-financial staff
- Strong presentation skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Member of the CCAB (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Essential Experience
- Significant experience producing statutory accounts under IFRS (CIPFA code) including investment accounting.
- Previous experience of working in a similar role within the LGPS
- Knowledge of the major issues facing the local government pension scheme, understanding of the national policy context, requirements and future direction
- Experience of working effectively in an area with competing demands and tight timescales
- Desirable Experience
- Experience in persuading stakeholders to work together, encouraging an organisational focus on the needs of employers and members
- Evidence of successful resources management in a multidisciplinary environment, business planning, quality and performance management including formulating budgets and financial models, resolution of conflicting priorities, applying rigorous planning challenge and appropriate control procedures
- Managing and successfully delivering projects, a knowledge of project management
- Experience preparing business cases for investment decisions including the ability to apply options appraisals and evaluation techniques.
Our client offers a friendly, professional and supportive working environment and a range of attractive employee benefits, including flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Insurance, LGPS pension, support for professional development and more.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
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Finance Manager - Local Government Pensions Scheme
Posted 3 days ago
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Role: Finance Manager
Location: South East London - Hybrid (a minimum of two days per week in the office)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: 78,000 - 82,400 per annum dependant on experience + 10% discretionary bonus
Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager for our Public Sector organisation based in South East London. This is a key time to join an exciting organisation during a period of growth. The Finance Manager will be responsible to the Head of Financial Accountancy, and your role will be to provide expertise and high-quality financial services to senior stakeholders.
The finance manager is expected to make a significant contribution towards a sustainable, highly effective service that delivers exceptional value for its employers.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:
- Support the Head of Finance and Accountancy with the strategic and operational day-to-day management for the provision of a comprehensive, high-quality accounting and exchequer services, including financial management, financial accounting, financial planning and budgeting, compliance and financial reporting, treasury management, tax and covenant appraisal
- Contribute towards the development and implementation of the LPFA's financial strategy, fundamentally ensuring sustainability over the medium term
- Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure best use of limited financial resources, providing the strategic financial advice, insight, intelligence and support needed
- Contribute to the delivery of a high performing, customer focused finance service that is proactive and creative, looking for ways to shape and influence service decisions and taking joint responsibility for the outcomes achieved
- Promote a culture which empowers budget holders and supports the delivery of value for money services and knowledge of key cost drivers in line with the CIPFA financial management code
- Assist the Head of Finance and Accountancy in managing performance indicators and relationships within service contracts towards continued service improvement, value for money and generating social value
- Prepare and present informative, high-quality reports to senior stakeholders that aid in informed service and corporate decision making
- Ensure all aspects of transactions processing are carried out efficiently and effectively, managing the accounts payable, receivable and banking processes
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues with respect to debtor and creditor issues
- Establish longer-term financial position and develop financial strategies with stakeholders
- Provide support for the medium-term financial planning process
- Develop appropriate financial models and analytics to determine financial impact of future service demands, changes in legislation and other factors affecting resource requirements
- Make a significant contribution towards the coordination and preparation of the accounts, preparation of relevant disclosure statements and completion of the accurate, compliant, and timely production of the annual statement of accounts, support the external audit opinion and deliver appropriate financial returns
- Lead on treasury management activity to maintain controls and policies in support of the LPFA's investment decisions
- Manage the daily cashflow of the LPFA to ensure the bank balances are maintained at the optimum level
- Provide leadership that encourages the finance team to recognise their contribution to the LPFA's strategic objectives
- Manage and effectively motivate the finance team by providing coaching, mentoring, training, professional development opportunities, and appropriate performance management.
Skills and Abilities of the Finance Manager:
- Experience in leading a small team, generating a collaborative working environment and ensuring team development and ability
- Proactive and efficient team player who portrays a calm and confident nature in a high-pressure environment
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail and to extract and manipulate complex financial information
- Must be able to think critically, apply innovative and creative thinking to address complex challenges
- Natural ability to influence and engage with senior professionals to challenge on financial matters
- Excellent communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate, both written and oral, complex financial issues to both financial and non-financial staff
- Strong presentation skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Member of the CCAB (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Essential Experience
- Significant experience producing statutory accounts under IFRS (CIPFA code) including investment accounting.
- Previous experience of working in a similar role within the LGPS
- Knowledge of the major issues facing the local government pension scheme, understanding of the national policy context, requirements and future direction
- Experience of working effectively in an area with competing demands and tight timescales
- Desirable Experience
- Experience in persuading stakeholders to work together, encouraging an organisational focus on the needs of employers and members
- Evidence of successful resources management in a multidisciplinary environment, business planning, quality and performance management including formulating budgets and financial models, resolution of conflicting priorities, applying rigorous planning challenge and appropriate control procedures
- Managing and successfully delivering projects, a knowledge of project management
- Experience preparing business cases for investment decisions including the ability to apply options appraisals and evaluation techniques.
Our client offers a friendly, professional and supportive working environment and a range of attractive employee benefits, including flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Insurance, LGPS pension, support for professional development and more.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Local Government Reform Policy and Strategy Lead
Posted 4 days ago
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Interquest have a fantastic opportunity with a consultant that has had recent experience within the LGR ( Local Government Reform ). I'm looking for someone that has experience with Strategy and Policy within a local government setting. You ideally would have recent experience of writing strategy/vision documentation supporting the LGR . Immediate start so please make contact to discuss.
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Project Managers to Associate Directors - Local Government Construction
Posted 7 days ago
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Project Managers to Associate Directors | Local Government construction projects
Yorkshire (hybrid)
Competitive salary + car allowance & excellent benefits package
Full-time | Permanent
Are you looking to play a key role in delivering impactful, community-focused projects that shape the future of local areas across Yorkshire? Our client, a globally respected and independent real estate and infrastructure consultancy, is seeking experienced Project Managers through to Associate Directors to join their growing Yorkshire-based team.
With a strong presence throughout the UK and several offices in Yorkshire, our client has seen consistent growth, securing major national programmes supported by significant investment. These projects are not only vital to regional infrastructure and regeneration, they also offer truly career-defining opportunities.
Renowned for delivering innovative, client-centred solutions across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources, the company has become a trusted advisor to a wide range of public and private sector clients. In particular, their work with local authorities continues to support critical developments in urban regeneration, civic buildings, transport infrastructure, and social value delivery.
Their mission is to achieve better outcomes for clients and communities alike, while supporting personal growth, professional development, and social and environmental responsibility. With a collaborative culture and strong investment in their people, this is an ideal place to grow your career in a meaningful direction.
The role
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced project management professionals to lead and deliver a variety of high-profile local government and public sector projects across Yorkshire and the surrounding regions.
Key responsibilities include;
- Taking full responsibility for project delivery across a portfolio of local authority-led schemes
- Ensuring best-in-class service through effective communication, planning and governance
- Driving project performance in areas such as quality, health & safety, risk and commercial delivery
- Leading and mentoring a team of Project Managers, contributing to their development (depending on level)
- Building and nurturing relationships with public sector clients, stakeholders and delivery partners
- Helping shape and grow the local government project portfolio within the region
About you
You will be a proven project management professional with a background in consultancy, client-side or development environments. You’ll be proactive, commercially aware, and have a strong understanding of how to deliver results in partnership with local government and public sector clients.
Essential skills and experience;
- Degree in a construction-related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)
- Strong track record of delivering projects for local authorities or other public sector bodies
- Experience of working within governance and procurement frameworks typical to public sector schemes
- Excellent organisational skills, commercial insight and a client-focused mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting and reporting
What’s on offer
Our client is dedicated to supporting your career and wellbeing. They champion a healthy, inclusive and flexible working environment that supports both professional success and a positive work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, they welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include;
- Competitive salary + car allowance & annual bonus
- Clear pathways for progression
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Substantial investment in training, CPD and leadership development
- Collaborative, inclusive team culture
- The chance to work on meaningful local government projects that deliver real community impact
For more information and confidential conversation about the role please apply now by submitting your CV or contact John Tempest at Tempest Jones on