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This is the ideal role for a programme manager based in Plymouth, Exeter or Cornwall. Overview One of the world's leading consultancies are looking for a programme manager to manage the delivery of programme worth up to £50m. This company are renowned for investing in their people and so suits someone looking for further training, development and progression. The work is based in Cornwall, and so suits anyone from Redruth, Falmouth, Truro, St Austell, Newquay, Penzance, Plymouth, Exeter or Torquay. About the Company A leading global design and engineering consultancy with a reputation for delivering some of the biggest and most exciting projects worldwide. As a highly people focused business, you will be well looked after. They know the importance in investing in its people and you'll never be short of training, development and progression. Still growing and winning more work there will be plenty of opportunities for you here. About the Role Within the role you will use your experience leading and overseeing programs to ensure they are delivered on time and on budget. You will manage the communications, reporting, delivery strategy as well as review and analyse the programmes processes and policies. You will be surrounded by a team of highly experienced professionals, who will enable you to progress your career rapidly. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a significant part of the department's operations. About You Your experience delivering programmes within construction or infrastructure and ability to develop and implement programme management processes is essential for your success in this role. You're logical approach, problems solving skills, strong commercial acumen, negotiating skills and ability to for strong networks with stakeholders will help you to hit the ground running. If you're a P3O practitioner or MSP Accredited that will stand you in good stead for this role. So What's On Offer? As well the chance to work on some high value, interesting and technically challenging projects, there is a salary of £55k - £65k and up to 8% pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, life assurance and bonus. Interested? If this sounds like it might be for you click apply now! Alternatively give Greg a call on 07956-259-408. Not Interested? We specialise in this industry and so it's worth getting in touch anyway. We can also offer a pretty decent referral fee if you know anyone who might be suitable give me a call and we can go from there.

We are currently searching for an experienced COO or if you prefer, General Manager/Managing Director, to support a family owned business with a turnover of circa £2m. The opportunity would be perfect for someone with the battle scars of supporting a business that has needed a turnaround and modernisation in order to keep up with the challenges faced in today's economic climate. It would be beneficial if you came from a heavy industry background but the reality is, with a business that is family owned, you just have to have the chemistry and desire to learn the trade as your skill set is what is most important. You will act as the General Manager which in modern terms probably looks more like a COO or Managing Director and ideal come with a finance background, perhaps starting off as an Accountant but deciding the operational route was where you were strongest and could get more exposure. Your key stakeholders will be the Chairman (Owner) and the Sales Director, both whom have been in the business a long time and would really benefit from a fresh set of eyes in order to take things to the next level. The basics are below but in truth, there is more to be gained from a conversation about the current situation and thoughts on future strategy as there are open ideas that can be shared. These will include looking at a turnaround and ensuring the business continues to have a future, looking at supporting business growth and as such, planning a trade sales - or alternatively, there is a opportunity to come on board from a Management Buy In perspective also. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to... Modernisation of the accounting function and providing a disciplined approach to the department Collaborate with the Sales Director and Chairman on strategy for business development Engage and asses the business cases that relate to promising prospects for the business and its growth Implement, develop and process improve any ways of working from an operational and finance perspective Cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting and planning Operational ownership of the day to day business function Provide support for potential acquisitions, dispositions or trade sale thoughts - effectively look at what is best for the business and its people for the future growth/development plans The package will include... Base salary (£60-£70k) Car Allowance (Negotiable) Profit Share (Negotiable but looking up to 10% at present) Pension Contribution There are a plethora of things to be discussed about the business and opportunities/prospects there and as such, if you're someone looking for a lifestyle change and really want to roll your sleeves up and be a part of something that will offer more than a monetary reward, then this is definitely for you. Of course the standard desires are that you must posses experience in an operational capacity and likewise, ideally have a finance background, you should also have outstanding communication and business partnering skills and actually understand how a small business operates and the challenges it faces. Please do apply but also, due to the large volume of applications we receive, only those relevant to the position will be contacted. Thank you.