About the OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced People & Culture Advisor to join a dynamic... Read more
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced People & Culture Advisor to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Working as part of a collaborative People team, you will provide high-quality HR advisory support across a broad range of people matters, partnering with managers and stakeholders to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
This role offers a mix of employee relations, people operations, organisational change support, and HR project work within a complex, matrixed environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a trusted first point of contact for managers on employee-related matters.Manage employee relations cases from end to end, including:DisciplinaryGrievancePerformance managementCapabilityAbsence managementLong-term sicknessProvide advice on UK employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice.Support leaders through organisational change activities, restructures and business transformation initiatives.Liaise with HR Operations and Shared Services teams to ensure the accurate processing of employee data and people transactions.Maintain organisational structures, workforce changes and employee records within Workday.Support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, contractual changes, promotions, transfers and offboarding.Assist with annual people processes including performance reviews, talent planning and compensation activities.Produce HR reports, people analytics and case documentation.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the People function.Work closely with stakeholders across the UK and wider international teams where required.Skills & ExperienceEssentialProven experience in an HR Advisor, People Advisor or People & Culture Advisor role.Strong employee relations experience with the ability to independently manage complex cases.Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.Strong hands-on experience with Workday.Experience coaching and advising managers on people-related matters.Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Experience working within a fast-paced, matrix organisation.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.DesirableCIPD qualification or equivalent.Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring activities.Experience working within a multi-site or international business environment.What We're Looking ForYou will be a proactive, pragmatic and relationship-focused HR professional who enjoys partnering with managers, solving people challenges and delivering excellent employee experiences.
You'll be comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on, with the confidence to influence stakeholders, manage complex ER matters and contribute to a high-performing People function.
BenefitsHybrid workingCompetitive salary packageCollaborative and inclusive cultureExposure to broad HR projects and initiativesProfessional development opportunitiesOpportunity to work within a large, international organisationIf you have strong employee relations expertise, excellent knowledge of UK employment law, and proven Workday experience, we'd love to hear from you.
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Read lessThis role requires UK wide travel (expenses covered except for base location) Job Description:Act as the principal People... Read more
This role requires UK wide travel (expenses covered except for base location)
Job Description:
Act as the principal People strategic advisor to senior leaders, using insight, business knowledge and external trends to shape workforce and organisational decisions.Translate business strategy into a clear, actionable people plan aligned to the division's current and future needs.Anticipate workforce challenges and proactively design long-term people solutions to build organisational capability.Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Managers and People Partners to deliver a high-quality, consistent partnering service.Build a high-performing, inclusive People team culture focused on accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.Provide thought leadership and escalation support on complex people matters.Navigate the organisation's HR infrastructure including CoEs, Shared Services, Talent, Reward, HR Change, and ER Shared Services to secure the best outcomes for stakeholders.Role-model how to operate effectively within a matrixed structure, ensuring clarity, alignment, and joined-up delivery.Lead major people-related transformation projects across Technical Services.Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned change initiatives from discovery and design through to implementation and adoption.Ensure change programmes strengthen the Sector and technical talent pipeline, enhance mobility, and support operational excellence.Shape organisational structures, role clarity, and workforce plans to deliver long-term strategic goals.Lead organisational change initiatives, ensuring robust consultation, communication, and risk management.Drive the talent and succession strategy across the population partnering with L&D/Talent CoEs.
Key responsibilities:
Strengthen leadership capability across their sector and the wider Technical Services.Provide strategic oversight of people risk across the Sector, ensuring issues are identified early and handled consistently.Leverage Shared Services and specialist ER support effectively, setting clear ways of working, expectations, and escalation routes to ensure timely, high‑quality outcomes.Act as the senior escalation point only where there is material commercial or reputational risk, complex stakeholder considerations, or significant organisational impact (without taking ownership of day‑to‑day case management).Review Shared Services insight and themes to identify systemic issues (e.g., leadership capability, hotspots, recurring patterns) and sponsor preventative interventions.Build leader capability by coaching senior stakeholders on decision quality, risk management, and accountability for sustainable outcomes.Use people analytics to identify trends and opportunities monitoring key people metrics and creating a culture of data-driven decision-making. CompetenciesStrategic Thinking & Business Insight - Connects people strategy to commercial and operational priorities.Influencing & Stakeholder Leadership - Guides and challenges senior leaders effectively
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Read lessThis role requires UK wide travel (expenses covered except for base location) Job Description:Act as the principal People... Read more
This role requires UK wide travel (expenses covered except for base location)
Job Description:
Act as the principal People strategic advisor to senior leaders, using insight, business knowledge and external trends to shape workforce and organisational decisions.Translate business strategy into a clear, actionable people plan aligned to the division's current and future needs.Anticipate workforce challenges and proactively design long-term people solutions to build organisational capability.Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Managers and People Partners to deliver a high-quality, consistent partnering service.Build a high-performing, inclusive People team culture focused on accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.Provide thought leadership and escalation support on complex people matters.Navigate the organisation's HR infrastructure including CoEs, Shared Services, Talent, Reward, HR Change, and ER Shared Services to secure the best outcomes for stakeholders.Role-model how to operate effectively within a matrixed structure, ensuring clarity, alignment, and joined-up delivery.Lead major people-related transformation projects across Technical Services.Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned change initiatives from discovery and design through to implementation and adoption.Ensure change programmes strengthen the Sector and technical talent pipeline, enhance mobility, and support operational excellence.Shape organisational structures, role clarity, and workforce plans to deliver long-term strategic goals.Lead organisational change initiatives, ensuring robust consultation, communication, and risk management.Drive the talent and succession strategy across the population partnering with L&D/Talent CoEs.
Key responsibilities:
Strengthen leadership capability across their sector and the wider Technical Services.Provide strategic oversight of people risk across the Sector, ensuring issues are identified early and handled consistently.Leverage Shared Services and specialist ER support effectively, setting clear ways of working, expectations, and escalation routes to ensure timely, high‑quality outcomes.Act as the senior escalation point only where there is material commercial or reputational risk, complex stakeholder considerations, or significant organisational impact (without taking ownership of day‑to‑day case management).Review Shared Services insight and themes to identify systemic issues (e.g., leadership capability, hotspots, recurring patterns) and sponsor preventative interventions.Build leader capability by coaching senior stakeholders on decision quality, risk management, and accountability for sustainable outcomes.Use people analytics to identify trends and opportunities monitoring key people metrics and creating a culture of data-driven decision-making. CompetenciesStrategic Thinking & Business Insight - Connects people strategy to commercial and operational priorities.Influencing & Stakeholder Leadership - Guides and challenges senior leaders effectively
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Read lessIT Business Partner (SC Cleared)Location: Enfield (Remote) Contract Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance or Recently Lapsed SC Clearance... Read more
Location: Enfield (Remote)
Contract
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance or Recently Lapsed SC Clearance Required
We are seeking an experienced IT Business Partner / Senior Business Analyst to act as the strategic bridge between business stakeholders, clients, and technology teams.
This role is ideal for someone who can understand complex business challenges, translate requirements into practical technology solutions, drive business transformation, and manage stakeholder relationships across multiple workstreams.
The successful candidate will have experience delivering business and digital transformation initiatives within government, regulated, enterprise, utilities, financial services, housing, healthcare, telecommunications, or similar complex environments.
Essential Industry ExperienceWe are particularly interested in candidates who have worked within one or more of the following sectors:
UK Central GovernmentPublic SectorDefencePolicing / Law EnforcementSocial HousingHousing Repairs & MaintenanceUtilitiesFinancial ServicesHealthcare / Life SciencesTelecommunicationsLarge Enterprise Digital Transformation ProgrammesCandidates with experience working in highly regulated environments and managing multiple stakeholder groups are highly desirable.
Security ClearanceYou must have one of the following:
Active SC ClearanceSC Clearance that has recently expired or lapsedPrevious experience working in SC-cleared environments with eligibility for re-clearancePlease highlight your clearance status on application.
Key ResponsibilitiesElicit, analyse and document business requirements.Translate business needs into functional specifications and solution designs.Facilitate stakeholder workshops and discovery sessions.Develop As-Is and To-Be process models.Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and operational efficiency.Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, clients and suppliers.Act as a trusted advisor to business and operational teams.Support the delivery of technology and business transformation projects.Produce high-quality project and business analysis documentation.Manage risks, issues, dependencies and change requests.Coordinate internal teams and third-party suppliers to deliver successful outcomes.Support testing, implementation, business readiness and transition into BAU.Required Skills & ExperienceBusiness AnalysisRequirements gathering and elicitationBusiness process mappingGap analysisFunctional and non-functional requirementsUser stories and acceptance criteriaWorkshop facilitationBusiness and systems analysisProcess improvement and transformationStakeholder ManagementSenior stakeholder engagementClient relationship managementCross-functional team collaborationThird-party supplier managementStrong communication and influencing skillsProject & Change DeliveryAgile, Scrum or Waterfall delivery environmentsChange managementRisk and issue managementBusiness readinessUAT supportEnd-to-end project delivery experienceTechnical UnderstandingExperience with some of the following is desirable:
ServiceNowMicrosoft Dynamics 365SalesforceAzureSQLPower BISharePointJiraConfluenceExperience working with business-critical enterprise applications and operational systems is highly advantageous.
Preferred QualificationsDegree in Business, IT, Computer Science or related disciplineISEB / BCS Business Analysis QualificationAgile CertificationPRINCE2ITIL FoundationWhat We're Looking ForStrong Business Analyst or IT Business Partner backgroundExperience operating in complex, stakeholder-heavy environmentsAbility to balance strategic thinking with hands-on deliveryExcellent communication and documentation skillsCommercial awareness and a customer-focused mindsetProven track record delivering transformation and operational improvement initiativesIdeal BackgroundsWe would love to hear from:
IT Business PartnersSenior Business AnalystsLead Business AnalystsSystems AnalystsProduct OwnersDigital Transformation ConsultantsBusiness Systems AnalystsDelivery ConsultantsActive SC Clearance or Recently Lapsed SC Clearance is highly desirable and will be given priority consideration.
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Read lessBusiness Analyst - Energy / Utilities / Sustainability6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Onsite (5 days/week)We are currently... Read more
6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Onsite (5 days/week)
We are currently partnering with a leading global organisation on a key programme and are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with a strong industry background in energy, utilities, or sustainability.
If you are interested please feel free to reach out to me on [email protected]
Key ResponsibilitiesEngage with stakeholders to gather and document business requirementsTranslate business needs into clear functional specificationsSupport delivery teams across the full project lifecycleFacilitate workshops, process mapping, and gap analysisEnsure alignment between business objectives and technical solutionsRequired ExperienceProven experience as a Business Analyst on complex programmesStrong domain knowledge in Energy, Utilities, or SustainabilityExperience working in data-driven or operational environmentsExcellent stakeholder management
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Read lessIT Process Manager / IT Continuity Process AnalystRemote (Ireland-based candidates only)12-Month Contract | Day Rate: DOEWe're partnering with... Read more
Remote (Ireland-based candidates only)
12-Month Contract | Day Rate: DOE
We're partnering with a leading healthcare organisation to hire an experienced IT Process Manager / IT Continuity Analyst for a high-impact contract role.
This position sits at the heart of clinical operations and IT, focusing on understanding how critical healthcare services run - and ensuring they can be effectively restored in the event of disruption.
What you'll be doing:Work closely with clinical teams to understand processes, systems, and service flowsIdentify and map key IT dependencies across applications, infrastructure, and networksCreate process maps, service documentation, and recovery plansDefine IT continuity and disaster recovery requirements for critical servicesCollaborate with IT teams, application owners, and stakeholders to document end-to-end service recoveryWhat we're looking for:Strong experience in IT process mapping, business analysis, or IT continuity / DRSolid technical understanding of infrastructure, applications, and service dependenciesAbility to engage both technical teams and non-technical stakeholdersExcellent documentation skills (process flows, recovery plans, service maps)Experience working in complex enterprise environmentsNice to have:Healthcare / clinical systems or public sector experienceExposure to ITIL, business continuity, or operational resilience frameworksThis is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring critical healthcare services remain resilient and recoverable.
Interested? Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Read lessTechnical IT Business AnalystOverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Technical Business Process & IT Recovery Analyst to work... Read more
Technical IT Business Analyst
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Business Process & IT Recovery Analyst to work closely with operational and business teams to understand, document, and map critical business services and the underlying technology that enables them. The successful candidate will create comprehensive documentation to support IT service continuity and disaster recovery, ensuring that critical services can be restored efficiently in the event of an outage.
Key Responsibilities
Engage with operational departments to understand how their services are delivered.Document business processes, workflows, supporting technologies, and system dependencies.Identify which systems and technologies are critical to service delivery and prioritise them based on business impact.Produce and maintain clear technical documentation to support service recovery and rebuild activities.Work with application owners, infrastructure teams, and technical specialists to document recovery procedures for all components of the technology stack.Develop process maps and recovery documentation covering applications, infrastructure, integrations, and supporting services.Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with IT continuity and disaster recovery requirements.Key Skills & Experience
Strong technical background with the ability to understand enterprise IT infrastructure.Proven experience in business process analysis, process mapping, and documentation.Experience documenting complex technical environments and system dependencies.Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to gather information from both technical and non-technical teams.Strong analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.Experience working within IT Service Continuity, Disaster Recovery, or Business Continuity programmes is highly desirable.Technical Knowledge
Candidates should have a good understanding of enterprise technology environments, including:
Active Directory and foundational infrastructureServers, storage, networking, and virtualisationBackup and recovery technologiesRemote access platforms (e.g. Citrix)Systems integration and interoperabilityData platforms and data engineeringEnterprise and business-critical applicationsEnd-user devices and supporting infrastructureThe successful candidate should demonstrate an understanding of infrastructure dependencies and recognise that applications cannot be recovered until the underlying platform services are operational.
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Read lessProgramme Director - Large-Scale Transformation ProgrammeDuration: 18 mth day rate contract Location: Dublin Onsite Requirement: Hybrid, with regular... Read more
Programme Director - Large-Scale Transformation Programme
Duration: 18 mth day rate contract
Location: Dublin
Onsite Requirement: Hybrid, with regular onsite presence required across operational sites and stakeholder locations
Summary of Role
In this role, you will:
Lead a nationally significant transformation programme with a strong focus on fleet modernisation, infrastructure development, and operational change.Direct the delivery of a complex portfolio of projects spanning engineering, operations, technology, and organisational transformation.Drive large-scale change initiatives aligned to sustainability and future transport objectives.Provide strategic leadership across multiple programme workstreams, project teams, and senior stakeholder groups.Build strong relationships across government, regulatory, operational, and delivery partners to ensure successful programme outcomes.Support the continued development of programme governance, project delivery capabilities, and PMO maturity within the organisation.Job Description
Responsibilities of the Role
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of a major transformation programme, ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Develop and maintain programme roadmaps, delivery strategies, governance frameworks, milestones, and success measures.
Lead a large cross-functional team comprising programme managers, project managers, business analysts, change professionals, and PMO resources.
Provide oversight of programme governance, reporting, budgeting, risk management, interdependencies, and quality assurance across multiple concurrent projects.
Act as the primary escalation point for programme delivery challenges, driving resolution through a pragmatic and solution-focused approach.
Develop strategic recommendations and delivery options to accelerate programme outcomes while balancing operational, engineering, technology, financial, and risk considerations.
Work closely with senior executives, government stakeholders, external delivery partners, and operational teams to ensure strong alignment and decision-making.
Lead the development of future-state operating models encompassing people, processes, technology, and governance.
Drive continuous improvement across programme delivery practices and help enhance organisational project management capability.
Provide clear and concise reporting for executive leadership teams, governance forums, and external stakeholders.
Experience and Skills Required
Extensive experience leading major transformation programmes within complex organisations, ideally across transport, infrastructure, engineering, utilities, logistics, or public sector environments.
Proven track record delivering large-scale programmes valued in excess of €50m with accountability for time, cost, quality, and strategic outcomes.
Strong background in business transformation, operational change, and technology-enabled programme delivery.
Experience managing programmes with significant engineering, infrastructure, or asset-intensive components.
Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across executive, operational, government, and regulatory environments.
Experience establishing and operating programme governance structures and PMO frameworks for large-scale initiatives.
Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
Strong risk management, planning, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Relevant third-level qualification, ideally at Master's level, together with a recognised project management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent.
Experience working within public sector organisations and/or sustainability-focused transformation programmes would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer
This is an opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation programme that will have a lasting impact on public services, infrastructure, and sustainability objectives.
You will work alongside senior leaders, operational stakeholders, government bodies, and delivery partners to shape and deliver one of Ireland's most significant large-scale transformation initiatives.
The role offers the chance to influence long-term strategic outcomes while leading a complex programme at the forefront of organisational and operational change.
Next Steps
If you would like to explore this opportunity further, please submit your CV to Oisín Geoghegan at GCS Recruitment Specialists.
📧 [email protected]
📞 +353 1 901 4378
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Read lessJob Title: Transformation Programme Manager (x2)Location: Home-based (UK) with occasional travel (~10%) Contract Length: Initial 6 months Start... Read more
Location: Home-based (UK) with occasional travel (~10%)
Contract Length: Initial 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
A growing Projects Division within a large organisation is undergoing a significant transformation to standardise delivery, improve governance, and enhance performance visibility across its construction and engineering portfolio.
To support this, a Transformation Portfolio has been established, comprising six strategic programmes focused on:
Standardising core delivery processesEnhancing digital tools and data visibilityStrengthening financial and commercial controlsEmbedding consistent governance and complianceWe are seeking two experienced Transformation Programme Managers to join a central Transformation Team. These roles will play a critical part in delivering strategic change across the division.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage one or more transformation programmes or related workstreamsCoordinate delivery across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectivesWork closely with business leaders, SMEs, and functional teams to implement change incrementallyMaximise value from limited leadership and SME capacity through structured programme deliveryManage internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective deliveryDrive adoption of standardised processes, governance frameworks, and controlsProvide clear reporting on progress, risks, and performance across the programme lifecycleSupport implementation of solutions across operational, commercial, finance, and support functionsAbout YouWe are looking for hands-on Programme Managers who thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and can drive practical delivery-not just advisory input.
Essential ExperienceStrong experience in change and transformation deliveryProven capability managing complex programmes or portfoliosExperience working on or alongside IT/IS projectsComfortable working within waterfall delivery modelsConfident engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to operate effectively in an immature or developing transformation environmentDemonstrated hands-on approach to deliveryDesirable ExperienceConstruction or engineering sector backgroundEnergy or utilities industry experienceFinance, commercial, or procurement process knowledgeExperience with AI-related projectsEstablishing centres of excellenceDesigning and implementing governance frameworks and controlsQualificationsProject or Programme Management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, PMP) - desirableAdditional InformationContractors will be embedded within a central Transformation TeamAllocation across programmes will depend on priorities and individual experienceNo specific compliance or health & safety risks identifiedReportingReporting into the Head of Transformation / Programme Leadership
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Read lessWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and digital... Read more
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and digital transformation projects.
📍 London (Old Street) - Hybrid (3 days onsite)
📄 Initial 2-Month Contract
⏱️ Start ASAP
📌 Inside IR35
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced digital transformation programme and make an immediate impact.
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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