At BakerHicks, our supply chain management professionals ensure the responsible sourcing of products and sub-consultant services for client projects during the construction process. Combining on-site experience with best-practice procurement methods, we’re experts in keeping a project on track through the seamless integration of our clients, design teams and supply chain.

The team is offering the opportunity to join the business through an apprenticeship.

In this role, you will be supported through the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Quantity Surveying & Project Management Pathway) via Nottingham Trent University. As part of the apprenticeship, you will attend the University on a day release programme to undertake the theoretical engineering qualification supported by a learning mentor to complete the apprenticeship and end point assessment (EPA).

You will learn from, and be mentored by, senior members of the team, as you assist the project commercial team in carrying out project procurement and cost control activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards per company policy.
• Undertake costing activities, under direction, utilising a sound working knowledge of the cost coding structure for the project.
• Measure completed works for allocated sections of the project, for interim and final accounts, including recording agreements with client and/or subcontract representatives.
• Collate and/or produce site records necessary for interim and final account payments and cost reports, including materials received records.
• Assist in placing subcontract orders per the main contract.
• Provide financial and surveying-related information as required by senior management, including monthly performance review meetings.
• Measure the works for payment and final account purposes.
• Measurement, certification and agreement of subcontractor accounts.
• Assist site management in the provision of statistics and other surveying-related information for customer meetings.
• Measurement of operative's work for the monetary payment system.
• Liaise with customer representatives and other members of the team to ensure effective communications and a cohesive working environment.
• Provide support to operations staff on surveying matters.
• Assistance with ICT development.
• Maintain personal diary relating to own role.
• Provide the estimating department with statistical information for new rates.
• Maintain a suitable filing system.
• Ensure that all relevant papers are collected and boxed for archiving.
• Ensure that the quality management processes are cascaded and duly acted upon.
• Keep up to date with new technology and legislation as appropriate.
• Such other duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the post

Requirements

• A-levels – BBC or BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
• GCSEs – 5 at Grade A – C (4) (to include English and Maths)
• This role will require occasional travel to sites and client offices; therefore, a valid driver’s licence is required.

About You

• Demonstrates a strong willingness and proactive approach to learning construction methods, technology, standard forms of measurement, contract types, and health and safety regulations.
• Possesses the ability to work on-site when required.
• Exhibits high standards of written and verbal communication, as well as strong numerical and analytical reasoning skills, including the ability to interpret ambiguous data.
• Highly motivated to seek out new learning opportunities, career progression, and challenges.
• Open-minded and adaptable, with a strong enthusiasm for embracing change.

Why this Opportunity?

• You will work on exciting projects with niche clients in a range of sectors, including Life Sciences, Industrial, Custodial and Education, Rail, Aviation, Defence and Nuclear
• Our growing team provides progression opportunities, where you will be encouraged and supported to develop your role and challenge your skills to explore career paths that help maximise your technical skills
• You will work within a supportive team with the ability to plug into and access our wider network of professionals

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. 
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK) 

About BakerHicks 

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks. 

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.  

Benefits 

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.  

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: 

• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan 
• Life assurance scheme 
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave 
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) 
• Flexible/hybrid working 
• Family friendly policies 
• Employee assistance 
• Professional development 

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.  
BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.   

Why This Role?

Our Supply Chain team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer – Procurement to join the business on a 12‑month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover). Based in our Manchester office, this role offers a hybrid working arrangement and the chance to support a wide range of projects across BakerHicks.

Working closely with project and work‑winning teams, you will play a critical role in supporting the procurement and management of Professional Services Agreements across the full project lifecycle. This is a key role within our Professional Services supply chain, ensuring robust commercial governance, compliant procurement practices, and strong supplier relationships that enable successful project delivery.

About You

This role will suit an experienced procurement professional who thrives in a fast‑paced engineering or construction environment and enjoys working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. You will bring a proactive, hands‑on approach and be comfortable managing multiple workstreams while maintaining attention to detail and commercial rigour.

You will be joining a team of professionals who value continuous improvement, accountability, and constructive challenge. There is scope to influence procurement strategies, improve supply chain performance, and support wider business objectives, while working closely with legal, commercial, and project delivery colleagues.

You will have strong communication and negotiation skills, the confidence to challenge decisions where necessary, and the ability to balance stakeholder relationships with compliance and governance requirements.

Key Purpose

• Procure and administer Professional Services (Sub‑Consultancy) Agreements in accordance with company procedures, project requirements, and applicable legislation
• Support the planning, coordination, and control of procurement activities across work‑winning and project delivery phases
• Manage and develop the Professional Services supply chain, including supplier onboarding, performance, and compliance with pre‑qualification processes
• Champion quality, governance, and commercial compliance across supply chain activities

Key Objectives 

• Administer the end‑to‑end process of procuring Professional Services Agreements for BakerHicks’ projects
• Manage and develop the company’s Professional Services supply chain using the corporate pre‑qualification system
• Support the Supply Chain Manager with order monitoring and approvals in line with delegated authorities and company procedures

Principal Responsibilities & Accountabilities 

• Administer the procurement of Professional Services Agreements across live projects and work‑winning activities
• Procurement experience working with professional services consultants, contractors, materials and equipment suppliers, and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage Professional Services contracts, working closely with the legal team to review and amend terms as required
• Administer and maintain the company pre‑qualification system, managing supplier assessments in collaboration with internal departments
• Review and approve orders in line with procurement procedures and delegated authority levels
• Support work‑winning and project teams with supply chain cost data, market insight, and procurement strategies
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with the implementation of procurement strategies at project level
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date supply chain records, including cost data and project information
• Develop and update trade‑specific terms for key professional services in response to market trends
• Ensure compliance with company Quality Assurance and Management Systems
• Report procurement progress to Project Managers and take ownership of the timely delivery of contracts 

Skills & Experience 

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a procurement or supply chain role within construction, engineering, or a related industry
• Strong knowledge of the UK engineering and construction market
• Good working knowledge of UK model forms of contract for services, particularly NEC4 PSC
• Experience providing advice and guidance on contract drafting and administration
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience using COINS is advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of current UK procurement and finance legislation
• Experience working with construction contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS)
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK) 

About BakerHicks 

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks. 

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.  

Benefits 

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.  

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: 

• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan 
• Life assurance scheme 
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave 
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) 
• Flexible/hybrid working 
• Family friendly policies 
• Employee assistance 
• Professional development 

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.  
BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.   

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Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Service Manager – CQC on behalf of its client. This is a home-based role with frequent travel required across Lincoln, Doncaster, and Norwich.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Manager to oversee a portfolio of support services across multiple locations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about leading teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

About The Role:

You’ll be responsible for managing approximately 900–1,000 commissioned hours weekly across four to five service packages. This includes direct line management of over 30 support staff, including bank workers. Your leadership will be key in fostering a positive team culture, enhancing staff wellbeing, and ensuring consistent, high-quality support for individuals with complex needs.
This role combines operational leadership with financial accountability. You’ll oversee rotas, staffing levels, recruitment, and retention, while ensuring each service remains financially sustainable. Flexibility is essential, as the role includes participation in a rotational on-call schedule covering seven days a week.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Lead and support service teams to deliver outstanding care aligned with contractual and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring financial targets and KPIs are met across all services.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory frameworks, including CQC’s Single Assessment Framework.
• Drive performance improvements using data, innovation, and best practices.
• Conduct regular supervision and appraisals for support staff.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as HR, Clinical Support, and Finance to maintain a transparent and supportive working environment.
• Manage employee relations and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Engage with commissioners and contribute to service development and expansion.
• Work closely with mobilisation and clinical teams to ensure smooth transitions for new services.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• 25 days annual leave (plus an extra day after 12 months)
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have, 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in operational leadership within health or social care.
• Level 4 qualification (or higher) in Leadership or Management.
• Strong understanding of supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or complex needs.
• Skilled in risk management and mitigation.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Solid grasp of business operations including HR, contracts, and procurement.
• Proven experience in budget and P&L management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Resilience and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and drive change.
• Knowledge of commissioning and contract management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant systems (e.g., finance, rostering, client management).

Desirable:

• Understanding of clinical governance.
• Experience in leading change initiatives.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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Mark43’s mission is to empower communities and their governments with technology that improves safety and quality of life. We build powerful, scalable, and intuitive software that sets a new standard for the tools first responders rely on every day. Our users are diverse, and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our growing UK team. This role sits at the forefront of expanding Mark43’s presence in a new and evolving market. You will help bring modern, cloud-based technology to police forces and public safety organisations, shaping how they operate and serve their communities.

This is a unique opportunity to define a market, influence adoption of next-generation policing technology, and drive meaningful impact across the UK public safety landscape.

What You’ll Do

If you were part of our team, here are some things you would have done last week:

• Led conversations with police forces and public safety organisations to understand operational challenges and identify how Mark43 can deliver value
• Built and progressed pipeline by engaging prospective customers across the UK policing ecosystem
• Navigated complex public sector procurement processes, maintaining momentum and attention to detail throughout
• Partnered with Marketing, Customer Success, and Delivery teams to develop tailored proposals and solutions
• Represented Mark43 at industry events, building relationships with key stakeholders across policing and government
• Strengthened your understanding of the UK policing landscape, including funding, procurement frameworks, and competitive dynamics
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders and UK leadership to shape go-to-market strategy in a developing region

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for an experienced enterprise seller who can navigate complex public sector sales and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. This role requires ownership, resilience, and the ability to operate effectively in a new and evolving market.

• 8 to 10 years of experience in enterprise SaaS sales, ideally within the public sector
• Proven track record of closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals and consistently exceeding targets
• Experience working with UK public sector procurement processes and frameworks
• Ability to build credibility with both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and position solutions effectively
• Understanding of policing or wider public safety environments is highly desirable
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Check (SC) clearance, with support from Mark43
• Comfortable working independently and driving progress across a broad and developing market

People who thrive on our team also tend to be:

• Curious and proactive, with a strong desire to understand customer challenges and the broader policing landscape
• Resilient and persistent, particularly when navigating long and complex sales cycles
• Collaborative, with a team-first mindset and a focus on delivering meaningful outcomes

Location

This role is based in Manchester, UK, with a hybrid schedule of 2 to 3 days per week in the office when not traveling. Regular travel is expected for customer meetings, industry events, and team collaboration.

What You Can Expect From Us

• The opportunity to help shape and grow Mark43’s presence in the UK market
• Close collaboration with teams across Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Delivery
• A mission-driven environment where your work directly supports public safety and community outcomes
• A culture that values thoughtful ideas, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognised brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. 

We are proud of: 

• The work we do and the innovation we drive 
• Our values of share, care and dare 
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy 
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration 

The role in a nutshell  

As a Client Partner, you will play a pivotal role in leading and growing key accounts within the UK public sector, with a particular focus on central government clients. You have a passion for delivering meaningful work which has a direct impact on end users. You will be responsible for building trusted relationships at senior executive level, ensuring delivery excellence and driving account growth, all while navigating the unique landscape of public sector procurement, frameworks and digital standards.

Role responsibilities

Public Sector Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with stakeholders across central government departments, agencies, and public bodies.
• Act as the primary day-to-day point of contact, understanding the priorities, challenges, and regulatory environment of UK public sector clients.
• Represent the consultancy’s perspective on digital transformation, strategy, and delivery best practices, with a strong grounding in public sector needs and constraints.

Delivery Oversight & GDS Standards

• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure projects meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and comply with relevant public sector policies.
• Monitor delivery progress, proactively manage client expectations, and ensure alignment with government digital strategies and service assessments.
• Support teams in achieving successful outcomes in line with the Technology Code of Practice and other government frameworks.

Account Growth & Opportunity Development

• Identify and validate growth opportunities within public sector accounts, including upselling, cross-selling, and expansion into new departments or agencies.
• Shape strategic proposals and responses to public sector briefs, leveraging knowledge of frameworks such as G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS), and other Crown Commercial Service (CCS) agreements.
• Contribute to the development and execution of account plans tailored to the public sector landscape.

Public Sector Commercial Management

• Take shared accountability for account-level commercials, with a strong understanding of public sector procurement processes, pricing models, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain awareness of budgets, margin, and team utilisation, ensuring all commercial activity aligns with public sector procurement rules and best practice.
• Raise risks or issues impacting financial health early, particularly those related to framework compliance or contract delivery. 
  

Social Value & Internal Collaboration

•  Champion social value initiatives, ensuring that project delivery and account growth contribute positively to the communities and priorities outlined in government social value frameworks.
• Work cross-functionally with strategy, technology, design, and delivery teams to bring integrated solutions to public sector clients.
• Forster a culture of public sector expertise and continuous improvement. 

Must have qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications: 

• 4–7 years’ experience in a client-facing digital consultancy, agency, or technology-led environment, with a significant focus on UK public sector or central government clients. 
• Demonstrable experience managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver digital platforms, products, or services for public sector organisations. 
• Deep understanding of public sector procurement, frameworks (e.g., G-Cloud, DOS), and the unique requirements of government clients. 
• Eligibility for, or previously held Security Clearance would be advantageous. 

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud!

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.