Commercial Lead
Hybrid
Manchester, United Kingdom
Freelance
22-04-2025
Job Specifications
I am hiring for Commercial Lead role
Location: Manchester or Blackpool - Hybrid
Solid commercial acumen and experience running procurements via CCS frameworks.
Understanding of UK procurement regulations.
Proven negotiation skills.
Design and execute end-to-end procurement processes, including drafting requirements, advising on sourcing strategy, conducting competitions, managing governance, and awarding contracts.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Experience in contract and supplier management.
Familiarity with CCS Technology Frameworks (e.g. Technology Services, G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes & Specialists).
MCIPS/CIPS or equivalent qualification.
Key Skills: CCS frameworks / Procurement / Commercial / Supply chain Management / MCIPS / CIPS / Public Sector
About the Company
Welcome to GIOS: Your Partner in Innovation. At GIOS Technology, we are committed to driving innovation and delivering exceptional solutions to clients worldwide. With a global presence spanning multiple countries, we cater to both private and public sector clients, providing comprehensive support and executing projects that meet their diverse needs. Our strength is built on Collaboration, by harnessing our internal expertise and partnering with leading technology vendors such as Elastic, Qlik, AWS, Google, Microsoft, Orac... Know more
Related Jobs
- Company Name
- LSA Recruit
- Job Title
- Solution Architect/Designer
- Job Description
- Solution Architect/Designer London or Manchester, UK Contract (Outside IR 35) Overview We are looking for a skilled Designer with extensive experience in CSG (Communications Software Group), Configure Price Quote (CPQ), and Order Management systems specifically tailored for the telecommunications industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing and implementing Product Catalog solutions, configuring CSG applications, and adhering to TMF (TeleManagement Forum) standards. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality BSS projects that enhance our operational capabilities and drive customer satisfaction. Roles & Responsibilities: Solution Architecture: Design and architect robust CSG and CPQ solutions that align with business objectives and enhance order management processes. Ensure the integration of Product Catalog management with CSG and CPQ systems for streamlined operations. Configuration Management: Configure CSG applications effectively, ensuring they meet the specific needs of the organization. Implement TMF standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability across systems. Project Delivery: Lead the delivery of multiple BSS projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Product Catalog Development: Design and manage the Product Catalog, ensuring it is comprehensive, accurate, and effectively supports the sales and order management processes. Regularly review and update the Product Catalog to reflect changes in offerings and market demands. Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment on project goals. Facilitate workshops and discussions to drive consensus on design choices and implementation strategies. Documentation and Governance: Create and maintain detailed documentation of architectural designs, configurations, and project plans. Establish governance processes to ensure compliance with TMF standards and best practices in BSS implementation. Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to CPQ, order management, and telecommunications. Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation within existing systems. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in telecommunications architecture with a focus on CSG, CPQ, and Order Management systems. Proven expertise in configuring CSG applications and managing Product Catalogs. Familiarity with TMF standards and their application in BSS projects. Strong project management skills with experience in delivering multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications related to CSG, CPQ, or relevant telecommunications frameworks. Experience with integration of CPQ solutions with CRM and billing systems. Knowledge of industry trends in telecommunications and BSS best practices. For more info, Please share updated CV at shameena@Lsarecruit.co.uk
London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Freelance
08-05-2025
- Company Name
- TipTopJob
- Job Title
- Lead Mechanical Engineer
- Job Description
- Location: Cambridge, UK Salary: GBP45,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, Full:Time Contract Type: Permanent About The Role Randstad is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a small team in a stable, single:site environment. You will play a vital role in overseeing all aspects of mechanical maintenance, repair, and installation. Key Responsibilities Oversee all mechanical maintenance, repair, and installation activities on:site. Lead and mentor a small team of engineers and contractors, ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and pumps. Ensure strict adherence to all health and safety standards and company procedures. Maintain excellent communication with site management and clients to ensure smooth daily operations. Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement cost:effective engineering solutions. Requirements Proven experience as a mechanical engineer, ideally with experience in a leadership or supervisory role. Recognised mechanical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds, or equivalent). Strong working knowledge of building services and maintenance systems. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem:solving skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. What We Offer Competitive salary of GBP45,000 per annum Stable Monday to Friday working schedule (no weekends or shifts) Permanent, secure role within a single:site location in Cambridge Excellent opportunities for ongoing training and professional development Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
On site
Freelance
08-05-2025
- Company Name
- Advanced Resource Managers
- Job Title
- Resident Engineer
- Job Description
- URGENT ROLE- REQUIRED START ASAP Resident Engineer Contract Role – 10 Months £70p/h Hybrid Role – 3 days on site per week at Devonport, Plymouth. The Energy Division at ARM are currently recruiting an experienced Resident Engineer to join a world-leading, nuclear defense client based out of Devonport dockyard. Job Overview: This is a major engineering initiative focused on upgrading a Defence facility in Plymouth, UK, designed to support the Vanguard and future Dreadnought Class submarines. The project has a 10-year timeline and is valued at £1 billion, representing a significant infrastructure development for the UK’s Defence sector. Some of your duties will include: You will be accountable to the Lead Construction Manager for day-to-day planning matters. Primary focus will be Civils and M&E activity. You will assist the construction and Project team by providing advice and communicating with contractors and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve site issues/ Technical Queries during construction in line with contract timescales. You will ensure the contractor adheres to the Scope of works and Change requests. You will undertake and record inspections to ensure adherence to scope and integrated test plans. What do you need to succeed? You should be degree qualified and or Charted in a relevant discipline. You must have safely executed relevant Construction works in the past and have an understanding of the nuclear industry and the impact of works against an extant safety case. You shall have awareness of CDM, construction practices and health and safety legislation. You should have experience delivering within the nuclear licenced site boundary. You should be able to demonstrate effective stakeholder management and understands the importance of integrated team delivery. Experience in delivering NEC contracts How to apply: If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact me on 02392 228 224 - and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.
Plymouth, United Kingdom
On site
Freelance
08-05-2025
- Company Name
- John Lewis Partnership
- Job Title
- Staff Quality Engineer (Waitrose Apps)
- Job Description
- About The Role As the UK’s most successful omni-channel retailer which includes two of the UK’s most loved department store and grocery brands, with annual sales revenues in excess of £12B. The Partnership also includes a rapidly growing Financial Services business, with growth of 22% in 2022/23. Our Engineering practice includes 60+ teams, working on everything from Cloud Platforms to Mobile Apps, from eCommerce functionality to Machine Learning. Our Engineers work collaboratively and share knowledge, and learning is extremely important to us. We support our Engineers to continuously improve their skills and keep abreast of the latest technologies. This advertised role, Senior Quality Engineer (Mobile), is known internally as Product Engineer (PL6). (Find out more about being a Product Engineer in the Partnership, and the technology we use. Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract. Working pattern/flexible working - We have a blended hybrid approach of working from our offices and a remote UK location. You should plan to be working remotely for approximately 60% of the month. However in practice, time in the office is a decision made within your team, and may mean that you do not come into the office for weeks or months at a time, unless you choose to. We have opportunities linked to both our John Lewis Head Office in London Pimlico and Waitrose Head Office in Bracknell, Berkshire. Key Responsibilities: We are driving a culture of whole team accountability for quality and continuous testing and are looking for people who can help us do that. Initially, as a Senior Quality Engineer you will be embedded into a software engineering product team composed typically of a Delivery Lead and a mixture of iOS and Android Engineers, and Analyst(s) delivering our mobile apps. As well as creating and executing some of the team’s checks, your role in the team will be to mentor others in testing practice; coach them to adopt and improve their quality approaches including deployment approaches and observability; review and contribute to the team’s codebase and pipeline configuration; help the team with their system of work from first business need to monitoring services in production. At all times you will also have an eye on what good looks like to the customer / user. As a senior member of our Quality Engineering Community you will mentor more junior members and help them with their personal development. You will work with a diverse range of technical and non-technical stakeholders which will require excellent communication skills. Advocating for improved engineering approaches will also require strong stakeholder management capability. There are opportunities to become a people manager for your fellow engineers if that is something that appeals to you. Learning new skills is extremely important to us. Engineers are expected to continuously improve their skills and keep abreast of the latest technologies and techniques regardless of their experience or job grade. In return for this commitment you will be given the resources and support you need to help you with your learning journey. Essential Skills/experience You’ll Need For this role we are looking for a hands-on Senior Quality Engineer who has extensive knowledge, skills and experience of delivering native mobile apps for iOS and / or Android devices. Knowledge of architectural patterns used to build mobile applications. Practical experience of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery of native mobile apps and associated back end services. Coaching teams in use of Continuous Testing and shift left / shift right approaches. Thinking critically about engineering approaches, using questioning techniques to lead team discussions about quality risks and appropriate responses. Leading elaboration activities (such as three amigos sessions) to ensure specificity, consistency and testability of requirements and acceptance criteria. Reading and writing coded solutions for a variety of engineering needs: pairing with developers to understand and jointly enhance unit, functional and other coded tests developing testing utilities developing and maintaining code in pipelines creating and maintaining coded checks such as native mobile test automation or automated tests for back-end APIs. Working knowledge of modern testing tools and frameworks for testing mobile apps, preferably XCTest / XCUITest and/or Espresso. Analysing mobile non-functional risks (performance, resource usage, variable bandwidth, device compatibility, accessibility etc.) and advising on how these risks should be mitigated. Understanding operational and non-functional requirements (such as resilience, performance and observability) and how solutions are implemented and tested. Desirable Skills/experience You May Have Bitrise/Gitlab CI GraphQL Backend for Frontend (BFF) patterns Microservice Architectures Experience of cloud infrastructure such as GCP or AWS. Understanding of mobile security threats and experience of automated security testing. About The Partnership We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it. Important points to note: It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring m...
Bracknell, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Freelance
08-05-2025