Finance Director Location: Teesside Salary: Circa £90,000 with a market leading benefits package which includes 44 days holiday (including statutory allowance and a pension that the college will contribute up to 15.2%) Who is my client: Middlesbrough College is the largest further education provider in Teesside. It provides predominantly further education but also selected higher education provisions to over 13,000 students. Middlesbrough College also employs over 1,000 staff out of their £100m state of the art campus on the banks of the tees. Job Purpose: Middlesbrough College has at its mission a drive to improve regional economic and social prosperity. As a member of the College's Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will provide transformational leadership in all aspects of the finance and registry, with responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership and direction to the Middlesbrough College Group. Responsibilities; As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to actively develop and deliver the College's Strategic Plan, in particular achieving our mission through delivering the priority of 'organisation resilience'. To lead internally and externally on all matters related to the finance, registry, and risk management functions. To provide strategic and proactive advice to SLT and cross college managers in all matters related to finance and registry. To ensure strong financial and regulatory controls are in place through the development and implementation of related policies, training and internal procedures and leading on ensuring the college is compliant with managing public money. To be the risk management champion for the college, ensuring a risk management and assurance framework is in place and effective, leading on production of audit plans, liaising and coordinating all audits and presenting to the audit & risk committee. To develop and have overall responsibility for the operational delivery of the five-year financial plan, including but not limited to production of statutory accounts and financial returns, treasury, bank and cash management / cash flow projections, production of high quality and timely management information, tax and VAT advice and returns, income recovery and maximisation. To ensure regulatory compliance on procurement, tendering and contractual matters, seeking value for money and procurement solutions to support the college infrastructure and operations. Undertaking financial due diligence and ensuring a system of control is in place for delivery partner reviews. Undertaking contractual reviews for new opportunities and providing financial information and oversight for funding bids and income tenders. To provide high quality management information including monthly management accounts, enrolment and funding reports, overhead and benchmarking analysis, staff pay and contract scenario testing. To produce high quality financial information to assess strategic project developments including capital developments, merger / acquisition scenarios, financial health scenario planning and stress testing of financial models. To prepare high quality capital and revenue bid submissions and monitor project delivery and financial returns. To produce and deliver an annual revenue and capital plan in line with strategic objectives and in consultation with governors and managers. To meet all strategic KPIs associated with your areas of responsibility. To have overall responsibility for the timely and accurate data returns required for our funders and regulators, including but not limited to ILR and funding contracts and returns, data accuracy checks, management information reports to maximise income, course file production, data quality, curriculum planning, timetabling, room and staff utilisation and for meeting all funder and regulator rules and return deadlines. To manage the finance and registry teams developing team members, providing training and succession planning opportunities and carrying out performance reviews. To provide and present timely and accurate reports and presentations to SLT, CMT and the governing body as and when required. To provide thought leadership on matters of skills funding and related policy and attend policy groups and forums to influence and enact new skills policy - nationally and locally. To manage budgets associated with your area of responsibilities. Within the limitation set out in the contract of employment, working hours are flexible and can be subject to variation depending upon curriculum needs. To carry out such other appropriate duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge, experience and remuneration Essential Requirements: Fully qualified Accountant - ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA Proven ability to produce financial plans, statutory accounts, cash flows, revenue and capital plans and management accounts. Evidence of strong financial regulation and control Experience of meeting funders and regulators deadlines and expectations. Sound background in treasury, cash, bank and VAT A record of managing capital project funding Experience of financial and risk management and control Desirable Requirements: Experience of managing FE funding Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional qualification Management qualification Knowledge of current issues facing the further education and or training sectors For more information or for a confidential discussion around this opportunity please feel free to contact Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group
May 14, 2024
Full time
Finance Director Location: Teesside Salary: Circa £90,000 with a market leading benefits package which includes 44 days holiday (including statutory allowance and a pension that the college will contribute up to 15.2%) Who is my client: Middlesbrough College is the largest further education provider in Teesside. It provides predominantly further education but also selected higher education provisions to over 13,000 students. Middlesbrough College also employs over 1,000 staff out of their £100m state of the art campus on the banks of the tees. Job Purpose: Middlesbrough College has at its mission a drive to improve regional economic and social prosperity. As a member of the College's Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will provide transformational leadership in all aspects of the finance and registry, with responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership and direction to the Middlesbrough College Group. Responsibilities; As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to actively develop and deliver the College's Strategic Plan, in particular achieving our mission through delivering the priority of 'organisation resilience'. To lead internally and externally on all matters related to the finance, registry, and risk management functions. To provide strategic and proactive advice to SLT and cross college managers in all matters related to finance and registry. To ensure strong financial and regulatory controls are in place through the development and implementation of related policies, training and internal procedures and leading on ensuring the college is compliant with managing public money. To be the risk management champion for the college, ensuring a risk management and assurance framework is in place and effective, leading on production of audit plans, liaising and coordinating all audits and presenting to the audit & risk committee. To develop and have overall responsibility for the operational delivery of the five-year financial plan, including but not limited to production of statutory accounts and financial returns, treasury, bank and cash management / cash flow projections, production of high quality and timely management information, tax and VAT advice and returns, income recovery and maximisation. To ensure regulatory compliance on procurement, tendering and contractual matters, seeking value for money and procurement solutions to support the college infrastructure and operations. Undertaking financial due diligence and ensuring a system of control is in place for delivery partner reviews. Undertaking contractual reviews for new opportunities and providing financial information and oversight for funding bids and income tenders. To provide high quality management information including monthly management accounts, enrolment and funding reports, overhead and benchmarking analysis, staff pay and contract scenario testing. To produce high quality financial information to assess strategic project developments including capital developments, merger / acquisition scenarios, financial health scenario planning and stress testing of financial models. To prepare high quality capital and revenue bid submissions and monitor project delivery and financial returns. To produce and deliver an annual revenue and capital plan in line with strategic objectives and in consultation with governors and managers. To meet all strategic KPIs associated with your areas of responsibility. To have overall responsibility for the timely and accurate data returns required for our funders and regulators, including but not limited to ILR and funding contracts and returns, data accuracy checks, management information reports to maximise income, course file production, data quality, curriculum planning, timetabling, room and staff utilisation and for meeting all funder and regulator rules and return deadlines. To manage the finance and registry teams developing team members, providing training and succession planning opportunities and carrying out performance reviews. To provide and present timely and accurate reports and presentations to SLT, CMT and the governing body as and when required. To provide thought leadership on matters of skills funding and related policy and attend policy groups and forums to influence and enact new skills policy - nationally and locally. To manage budgets associated with your area of responsibilities. Within the limitation set out in the contract of employment, working hours are flexible and can be subject to variation depending upon curriculum needs. To carry out such other appropriate duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge, experience and remuneration Essential Requirements: Fully qualified Accountant - ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA Proven ability to produce financial plans, statutory accounts, cash flows, revenue and capital plans and management accounts. Evidence of strong financial regulation and control Experience of meeting funders and regulators deadlines and expectations. Sound background in treasury, cash, bank and VAT A record of managing capital project funding Experience of financial and risk management and control Desirable Requirements: Experience of managing FE funding Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional qualification Management qualification Knowledge of current issues facing the further education and or training sectors For more information or for a confidential discussion around this opportunity please feel free to contact Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group
Associate Building Services - Newcastle - Hybrid & Flexible working AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery, we are playing a leading role in some of the world's most challenging and exciting engineering projects in sectors including Aviation, Energy, Cities and Development, Education, Transportation and Defence.AtkinsRéalis' Building Design Practice are looking for an experienced, motivated Associate Building Services Design Engineer seeking to develop their career in a positive environment and join our team where talent is encouraged and growth opportunities unrivalled. This role will be based in the Newcastle Office but presents the opportunity to join a national delivery team and work with designers across the UK and internationally through our Global Technical Centre.As an Associate Building Services Engineer, you will take a lead role in providing both technical and team leadership for buildings and infrastructure related projects within the region. The structure of the Building Design business means that you could be taking up a lead role in both local and global engineering projects. Responsibilities: • Responsible for effective delivery of engineering project teams, including teams based in the UK and overseas.• Provide technological input and supervise technical input by others within the Building Services team.• Undertake periodic project reviews to ensure technical and programme constraints are met.• Undertake Client/Design Team briefings to establish project criteria.• Assist in the preparation of fee proposals for submission to potential clients.Provide regular advice to the Practice Manager regarding staff levels, present and future workload, operating standards, etc.• Involved in the preparation of reports, designs, specifications, and contract documents.• Promote and incorporate sustainable design wherever possible.• Promote and improve inter-discipline working with other disciplines such as Architecture,Building Surveying, Civil and Structural Engineering.• Liaise with clients, professional organisations, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.• Operate the Quality Assurance system, quality control and document management in line with current policy.•Develop, in conjunction with other colleagues, existing client contacts to maintain and develop the client base.• Be able to 'own' the necessary responses to project opportunities and provide both strategic & specific input into bids and proposals. Successful in identifying and following through on leads associated with new and existing clients. Able to discuss the operating and business unit technologies and markets.• Responsible for the preparation of fee proposals for submission to potential clients with an ability to realistically estimate pricing and produce successful responses to bids across a range of expertise.• Assisting in the monitoring of and reporting on capital and fee expenditure. Requirements: • Degree in Building Services / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).• Chartered Engineer and membership of CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent institution.• Similar experience working in a design consultancy, with experience of concept, scheme and detail design across a range of sectors.•Good awareness of energy reduction methods and approaches to decarbonise new and existing buildings.• Knowledge of energy related contracts and funding mechanisms such as SALIX.• Thorough understanding of energy and carbon-related data capture and analytics.Familiarity with the principles of building physics such as passive design solutions and fabric first approaches.• Competent in designing for energy measurement and verification, including experience of commissioning and post-installation evaluation of performance.• Working knowledge and use of relevant software packages such as Revit, One Click,Navisworks, IES, etc.• Proven ability to build-up and maintain client and team relationships.• Ability to manage projects and design commissions relating to building services, including project finances.• Good understanding of quality assurance, safety, and environmental sustainability.• Financial awareness and the ability to control project finances.• Effective team worker, contributing to the team and wider objectives.• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to understand and express technical concepts clearly and accurately.• Making a positive contribution to how the image and efficiency of the company can be improved.• Acting as an ambassador for the company.• Undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties as required by the management team from time to time, to maintain flexibility in the organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 13, 2024
Full time
Associate Building Services - Newcastle - Hybrid & Flexible working AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery, we are playing a leading role in some of the world's most challenging and exciting engineering projects in sectors including Aviation, Energy, Cities and Development, Education, Transportation and Defence.AtkinsRéalis' Building Design Practice are looking for an experienced, motivated Associate Building Services Design Engineer seeking to develop their career in a positive environment and join our team where talent is encouraged and growth opportunities unrivalled. This role will be based in the Newcastle Office but presents the opportunity to join a national delivery team and work with designers across the UK and internationally through our Global Technical Centre.As an Associate Building Services Engineer, you will take a lead role in providing both technical and team leadership for buildings and infrastructure related projects within the region. The structure of the Building Design business means that you could be taking up a lead role in both local and global engineering projects. Responsibilities: • Responsible for effective delivery of engineering project teams, including teams based in the UK and overseas.• Provide technological input and supervise technical input by others within the Building Services team.• Undertake periodic project reviews to ensure technical and programme constraints are met.• Undertake Client/Design Team briefings to establish project criteria.• Assist in the preparation of fee proposals for submission to potential clients.Provide regular advice to the Practice Manager regarding staff levels, present and future workload, operating standards, etc.• Involved in the preparation of reports, designs, specifications, and contract documents.• Promote and incorporate sustainable design wherever possible.• Promote and improve inter-discipline working with other disciplines such as Architecture,Building Surveying, Civil and Structural Engineering.• Liaise with clients, professional organisations, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.• Operate the Quality Assurance system, quality control and document management in line with current policy.•Develop, in conjunction with other colleagues, existing client contacts to maintain and develop the client base.• Be able to 'own' the necessary responses to project opportunities and provide both strategic & specific input into bids and proposals. Successful in identifying and following through on leads associated with new and existing clients. Able to discuss the operating and business unit technologies and markets.• Responsible for the preparation of fee proposals for submission to potential clients with an ability to realistically estimate pricing and produce successful responses to bids across a range of expertise.• Assisting in the monitoring of and reporting on capital and fee expenditure. Requirements: • Degree in Building Services / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).• Chartered Engineer and membership of CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent institution.• Similar experience working in a design consultancy, with experience of concept, scheme and detail design across a range of sectors.•Good awareness of energy reduction methods and approaches to decarbonise new and existing buildings.• Knowledge of energy related contracts and funding mechanisms such as SALIX.• Thorough understanding of energy and carbon-related data capture and analytics.Familiarity with the principles of building physics such as passive design solutions and fabric first approaches.• Competent in designing for energy measurement and verification, including experience of commissioning and post-installation evaluation of performance.• Working knowledge and use of relevant software packages such as Revit, One Click,Navisworks, IES, etc.• Proven ability to build-up and maintain client and team relationships.• Ability to manage projects and design commissions relating to building services, including project finances.• Good understanding of quality assurance, safety, and environmental sustainability.• Financial awareness and the ability to control project finances.• Effective team worker, contributing to the team and wider objectives.• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to understand and express technical concepts clearly and accurately.• Making a positive contribution to how the image and efficiency of the company can be improved.• Acting as an ambassador for the company.• Undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties as required by the management team from time to time, to maintain flexibility in the organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement , we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. We're evolving, to be a more digitally-focused data-driven insurance company of the future - and your unique talent, skills and ideas can drive our success. Like us, you thrive on collaboration, exploration and innovation. And like you, we take tech seriously. That's why we're embracing the move to a more digital, flexible world. With constant investment in the newest tools, programmes and equipment for our teams, it all adds up to creating the best possible user experience for customers. And a great career for you. Join us. Own the evolution. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Operations Analyst to join our re-energised Cyber Defence team! Reporting into the Cyber Defence Security Operations Lead, you will act as the as a secondary contact and escalation point for the team. You'll manage a team of Security Analysts to oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of services provided by our third party 24x7 Security Operations Centre, and will take ownership of our security presence and identify any gaps by working with various stakeholders across the business. What else you'll be doing: Maintaining security oversight of the technical infrastructure delivered by third party suppliers and raising concerns/issues that pose a security risk to the organisation accordingly. You will also manage any operational risk remediation to conclusion and take ownership within the team. Managing development and improvements required for detection engineering and associated technologies. Responsible for the operational and threat malware analysis for the group. Providing security input and for maintaining relationships with the Service Management function in relation to change management, problem management and incident management. Responsible for the level 2 / 3 operational Cyber incident response. Escalating in a timely manner any incidents and anomalies that are detected within DLG and providing subject matter expertise and guidance for operational challenges. Monitoring and responding to emerging threat patterns, vulnerabilities and anomalies and providing escalations of any unknown threats to relevant areas within the company. Collating metrics on the status of technical information security controls across the DLG estate, highlighting risk areas and working to develop and manage remediation plans as required. Collaborating with all CISO teams to report appropriate operational issues that may be resolved at an architecture level Operational On-Call Requirement This role has a shared, rotational 24/7 on-call requirement and forms part of information security incident response capability. You will act as the single point of contact for all security related response actions and decisions, including management of each incident from a security perspective, interaction with IM/MIM teams (where required) and recording of all key security decisions. What you'll need: Knowledge and operational experience in firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anti-virus and content filtering, URL filtering, authentication solutions, switches, routers, Voice over IP (VoIP), firewall zoning. Ability to read and understand system data including security event logs, system logs, application logs, and device logs, etc. Knowledge and experience of enterprise grade technologies including operating systems, databases, and web applications. Knowledge and experience of performing network traffic analysis for identifying any developing patterns. Ability to assist with knowledge transfer and mentoring/up skilling of junior team members Security Analysis for CompTIA CySA+ or similar level of certification It would be beneficial if you have: Experience with any of the following technologies: Data Loss Prevention, Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems, Firewalls, SIEM. Knowledge of reporting suites such as Power BI Good understanding of Microsoft security suites and associated qualifications Threat identification. Security certifications such as CISM, CISSP, M.Inst.ISP, CISA by a recognised professional body Technical certifications by a recognised professional body in network or systems engineering Fundamental Cloud Concepts for AWS. OWASP Top 10: API Security Playbook. Ways of Working This role is based out of our London Bridge office. Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here Benefits We wouldn't be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That's why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Our core benefits include: 9% employer contributed pension Up to 10% bonus 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Additional optional Health and Dental insurance EV car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way. 25 days annual leave Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Plus many more! Being yourself Difference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work - that's why we champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. From senior leadership to inclusivity networks, adaptive working to inclusion training, we've made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you. Discover more at Together we're one of a kind.
May 13, 2024
Full time
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement , we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. We're evolving, to be a more digitally-focused data-driven insurance company of the future - and your unique talent, skills and ideas can drive our success. Like us, you thrive on collaboration, exploration and innovation. And like you, we take tech seriously. That's why we're embracing the move to a more digital, flexible world. With constant investment in the newest tools, programmes and equipment for our teams, it all adds up to creating the best possible user experience for customers. And a great career for you. Join us. Own the evolution. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Operations Analyst to join our re-energised Cyber Defence team! Reporting into the Cyber Defence Security Operations Lead, you will act as the as a secondary contact and escalation point for the team. You'll manage a team of Security Analysts to oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of services provided by our third party 24x7 Security Operations Centre, and will take ownership of our security presence and identify any gaps by working with various stakeholders across the business. What else you'll be doing: Maintaining security oversight of the technical infrastructure delivered by third party suppliers and raising concerns/issues that pose a security risk to the organisation accordingly. You will also manage any operational risk remediation to conclusion and take ownership within the team. Managing development and improvements required for detection engineering and associated technologies. Responsible for the operational and threat malware analysis for the group. Providing security input and for maintaining relationships with the Service Management function in relation to change management, problem management and incident management. Responsible for the level 2 / 3 operational Cyber incident response. Escalating in a timely manner any incidents and anomalies that are detected within DLG and providing subject matter expertise and guidance for operational challenges. Monitoring and responding to emerging threat patterns, vulnerabilities and anomalies and providing escalations of any unknown threats to relevant areas within the company. Collating metrics on the status of technical information security controls across the DLG estate, highlighting risk areas and working to develop and manage remediation plans as required. Collaborating with all CISO teams to report appropriate operational issues that may be resolved at an architecture level Operational On-Call Requirement This role has a shared, rotational 24/7 on-call requirement and forms part of information security incident response capability. You will act as the single point of contact for all security related response actions and decisions, including management of each incident from a security perspective, interaction with IM/MIM teams (where required) and recording of all key security decisions. What you'll need: Knowledge and operational experience in firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anti-virus and content filtering, URL filtering, authentication solutions, switches, routers, Voice over IP (VoIP), firewall zoning. Ability to read and understand system data including security event logs, system logs, application logs, and device logs, etc. Knowledge and experience of enterprise grade technologies including operating systems, databases, and web applications. Knowledge and experience of performing network traffic analysis for identifying any developing patterns. Ability to assist with knowledge transfer and mentoring/up skilling of junior team members Security Analysis for CompTIA CySA+ or similar level of certification It would be beneficial if you have: Experience with any of the following technologies: Data Loss Prevention, Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems, Firewalls, SIEM. Knowledge of reporting suites such as Power BI Good understanding of Microsoft security suites and associated qualifications Threat identification. Security certifications such as CISM, CISSP, M.Inst.ISP, CISA by a recognised professional body Technical certifications by a recognised professional body in network or systems engineering Fundamental Cloud Concepts for AWS. OWASP Top 10: API Security Playbook. Ways of Working This role is based out of our London Bridge office. Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here Benefits We wouldn't be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That's why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Our core benefits include: 9% employer contributed pension Up to 10% bonus 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Additional optional Health and Dental insurance EV car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way. 25 days annual leave Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Plus many more! Being yourself Difference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work - that's why we champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. From senior leadership to inclusivity networks, adaptive working to inclusion training, we've made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you. Discover more at Together we're one of a kind.
About The Role As a Property (Move) Consultant, you will be working in our thriving Property Services sales department by building relationships with existing clients and advising them on every aspect of the property industry. You will be responsible for a particular region of London and the Home Counties, working alongside the associated Foxtons branch to develop new business from existing clients and increase our market share within that area. Working in this business development role will give you a holistic view of the property industry as you will be exposed to both the sales and lettings markets, as well as the mortgage side of the industry. Specific Responsibilities Growing our local market share by building relationships with potential vendors and landlords Educating clients about the benefit of using Foxtons and helping guide them through the process of selecting an agent Providing expert advice in relation to sales, lettings, New Homes & Investments, and finance Utilising our database to build a pipeline of future business for yourself Building and maintaining a fantastic working relationship with our front office teams We Offer £26,700 - £60,000 p/a (performance-related salary scale) Weekly incentives, quarterly cash bonuses, and other fun team competitions Comprehensive, ongoing training programme Diversity and inclusion networks One paid work day a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice Wellbeing package including enhanced sick pay, free confidential counselling helpline, Mental Health First Aiders, access to a coaching platform, and subsidised gym membership Enhanced parental policies, including generous shared parental leave Subsidised staff café and bar Our Property (Move) Consultants work towards monthly salary bonuses, dinners in some of London's most exclusive restaurants, and annual overseas trips to exotic locations. There are clear opportunities to progress into senior roles throughout the department and whether this is your first corporate experience or you have commercial experience already, this is a great opportunity for highly determined individuals to build a successful career. About You: We do not require any specific experience or qualifications, and we will provide industry leading training. We would love to hear from you if you have a strong work ethic a positive attitude Sales motivated Target driven Competitive and hard working Clear phone manner Confident communication Excellent customer service Your commute must be within 45 minutes to our Chiswick Head Quarters (W4 5BE). About The Company: At Foxtons, we're famous for setting the standard in property. We do this by hiring brilliant people to help our customers find their dream home or unlock the true value of their property investment. Over the last 30 years we've built a network of over 60 branches and a strong operational infrastructure that enables our teams to achieve the highest standards in delivering exceptional service to our customers. Award-winning training ensures our teams have the knowledge and expertise that our customers expect from us, whist our market-leading technology empowers all our staff to provide the best customer experience possible. Our stunning headquarters in based at Chiswick Business Park which is built around a lake and offers weekly events such as food festivals, zip-lining, and beach volleyball in the summer. Ideally, candidates should be based within 45 minutes of our headquarters, or willing to relocate.
May 12, 2024
Full time
About The Role As a Property (Move) Consultant, you will be working in our thriving Property Services sales department by building relationships with existing clients and advising them on every aspect of the property industry. You will be responsible for a particular region of London and the Home Counties, working alongside the associated Foxtons branch to develop new business from existing clients and increase our market share within that area. Working in this business development role will give you a holistic view of the property industry as you will be exposed to both the sales and lettings markets, as well as the mortgage side of the industry. Specific Responsibilities Growing our local market share by building relationships with potential vendors and landlords Educating clients about the benefit of using Foxtons and helping guide them through the process of selecting an agent Providing expert advice in relation to sales, lettings, New Homes & Investments, and finance Utilising our database to build a pipeline of future business for yourself Building and maintaining a fantastic working relationship with our front office teams We Offer £26,700 - £60,000 p/a (performance-related salary scale) Weekly incentives, quarterly cash bonuses, and other fun team competitions Comprehensive, ongoing training programme Diversity and inclusion networks One paid work day a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice Wellbeing package including enhanced sick pay, free confidential counselling helpline, Mental Health First Aiders, access to a coaching platform, and subsidised gym membership Enhanced parental policies, including generous shared parental leave Subsidised staff café and bar Our Property (Move) Consultants work towards monthly salary bonuses, dinners in some of London's most exclusive restaurants, and annual overseas trips to exotic locations. There are clear opportunities to progress into senior roles throughout the department and whether this is your first corporate experience or you have commercial experience already, this is a great opportunity for highly determined individuals to build a successful career. About You: We do not require any specific experience or qualifications, and we will provide industry leading training. We would love to hear from you if you have a strong work ethic a positive attitude Sales motivated Target driven Competitive and hard working Clear phone manner Confident communication Excellent customer service Your commute must be within 45 minutes to our Chiswick Head Quarters (W4 5BE). About The Company: At Foxtons, we're famous for setting the standard in property. We do this by hiring brilliant people to help our customers find their dream home or unlock the true value of their property investment. Over the last 30 years we've built a network of over 60 branches and a strong operational infrastructure that enables our teams to achieve the highest standards in delivering exceptional service to our customers. Award-winning training ensures our teams have the knowledge and expertise that our customers expect from us, whist our market-leading technology empowers all our staff to provide the best customer experience possible. Our stunning headquarters in based at Chiswick Business Park which is built around a lake and offers weekly events such as food festivals, zip-lining, and beach volleyball in the summer. Ideally, candidates should be based within 45 minutes of our headquarters, or willing to relocate.
About us: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in other major financial centers around the world. About the team: This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is a self-starter who exudes energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm to join the firm's Compliance Testing Group to conduct detailed reviews covering the various firm businesses and divisions. In performing these reviews, the individual will use advanced testing techniques to check compliance with regulations and the firm's policies, procedures, and compliance control infrastructure. This individual should be comfortable handling multiple projects and having daily interactions with senior members of the businesses and other Federation Divisions, including, among others, portfolio managers, private wealth managers, traders, sales employees, investment bankers, research analysts, and technologists. The Compliance Testing Group has a global reach. It is comprised of experienced individuals with varying backgrounds and qualifications (including former traders, brokers, auditors, accountants, regulators, prosecutors, compliance professionals, lawyers, and product controllers), located in New York, Salt Lake City, Dallas, London, Warsaw, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The individual will work closely with Compliance and business management, and gain an excellent understanding of both the firm's businesses and the rules and regulations under which the firm operates. Responsibilities: • Propose methods of testing and execute plans discussed and agreed with a team leader • Gather data, perform analyses, and document results • Identify potential compliance, conduct and reputational risks, and effectively escalate to appropriate individuals • Multi-task - have the ability to work on several different reviews with different individuals at the same time • Leverage strong communication skills to interact with Compliance and business senior management • Work with stakeholders to implement action plans to mitigate and address compliance risks • Meet tight deadlines Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree • Broad knowledge of financial products, markets, and FCA/ European laws and regulations. • Knowledge of products in the Global Markets and Banking business and sales practices, i.e., prior experience in sales and trading, product controllers, Compliance, Legal, regulatory, audit or risk management functions • Excellent written English skills, with ability to describe complex issues in a clear and concise manner • Excellent interview, presentation, communication, time management, and analytical skills • Integrity, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Qualifications • Specialist knowledge of products offered by the Equities, Foreign Exchange, Interest Rates, Commodities or Credit Markets trading desks, gained through auditing/ Compliance role covering Global Banking & Markets. • Financial instruments product knowledge (a Financial Engineering qualification, CFA, PRMIA or FRM qualifications) • Compliance, auditing, testing, legal, or regulatory/law enforcement experience • Significant experience in the financial services industry, either working for an investment manager, broker dealer, law firm, accounting or Big 4 financial services advisory firm, or a national regulator ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
May 11, 2024
Full time
About us: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in other major financial centers around the world. About the team: This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is a self-starter who exudes energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm to join the firm's Compliance Testing Group to conduct detailed reviews covering the various firm businesses and divisions. In performing these reviews, the individual will use advanced testing techniques to check compliance with regulations and the firm's policies, procedures, and compliance control infrastructure. This individual should be comfortable handling multiple projects and having daily interactions with senior members of the businesses and other Federation Divisions, including, among others, portfolio managers, private wealth managers, traders, sales employees, investment bankers, research analysts, and technologists. The Compliance Testing Group has a global reach. It is comprised of experienced individuals with varying backgrounds and qualifications (including former traders, brokers, auditors, accountants, regulators, prosecutors, compliance professionals, lawyers, and product controllers), located in New York, Salt Lake City, Dallas, London, Warsaw, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The individual will work closely with Compliance and business management, and gain an excellent understanding of both the firm's businesses and the rules and regulations under which the firm operates. Responsibilities: • Propose methods of testing and execute plans discussed and agreed with a team leader • Gather data, perform analyses, and document results • Identify potential compliance, conduct and reputational risks, and effectively escalate to appropriate individuals • Multi-task - have the ability to work on several different reviews with different individuals at the same time • Leverage strong communication skills to interact with Compliance and business senior management • Work with stakeholders to implement action plans to mitigate and address compliance risks • Meet tight deadlines Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree • Broad knowledge of financial products, markets, and FCA/ European laws and regulations. • Knowledge of products in the Global Markets and Banking business and sales practices, i.e., prior experience in sales and trading, product controllers, Compliance, Legal, regulatory, audit or risk management functions • Excellent written English skills, with ability to describe complex issues in a clear and concise manner • Excellent interview, presentation, communication, time management, and analytical skills • Integrity, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Qualifications • Specialist knowledge of products offered by the Equities, Foreign Exchange, Interest Rates, Commodities or Credit Markets trading desks, gained through auditing/ Compliance role covering Global Banking & Markets. • Financial instruments product knowledge (a Financial Engineering qualification, CFA, PRMIA or FRM qualifications) • Compliance, auditing, testing, legal, or regulatory/law enforcement experience • Significant experience in the financial services industry, either working for an investment manager, broker dealer, law firm, accounting or Big 4 financial services advisory firm, or a national regulator ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Principal Historic Environment Consultant London or York Up to £48,000 The Role: The Principal Historic Environment Consultant will contribute to the provision of historic environment (archaeological and heritage) planning services to our clients on their development projects across the UK. This will include a range of responsibilities, including the management of projects and clients, production of Heritage Statements, Environmental Statement chapters, and supporting documentation for DCO applications, as well as producing or supporting with the production of archaeological desk-based assessments and Written Schemes of Investigation. You will provide advice to clients on the potential heritage and archaeological requirements of their projects at every stage, as well as producing detailed fee quotes and tender responses as required, to be agreed with the Directors of the Archaeology and Heritage Team. You will also liaise with LPAs and other stakeholders to agree suitable schemes of archaeological work. This position may include the line management of prospective new team members as they are appointed. Therefore, excellent written and oral communication skills are key. You will provide support for our projects and other disciplines within the company nationally, and this will require travel and overnight stays on occasion. Key Responsibilities: Management and production of Heritage Statements/Heritage Impact Assessments Management and production of Cultural Heritage Chapters for Environmental Statements Production of supporting information for DCO projects Production/support for archaeological Desk-based Assessments, and all associated research Management and production of archaeological Written Schemes of Investigation Editing sub-contractor and third-party reports Production of GIS and CAD figures Providing advice to clients on the archaeological/heritage implications of proposed developments, including design and layout input Quoting for work and providing input into multi-disciplinary tenders Production of evidence for hearing/inquiries is desirable The role will include: Providing positive support to members of the Archaeology and Heritage team and the company as a whole on projects Implement brand, marketing and communication strategies in line with the Company business Project Management of archaeology, heritage and other specific projects Provide technical oversight Ensure Company policies, systems and procedures are implemented and followed Holding self and others to account Qualifications & Training IHBC Full membership of the CIFA (MCIfA) Experience Experience of the production of Cultural Heritage Environmental Statement Chapters and the EIA process Production of heritage statements, and all associated research and site visits Quoting for work and providing input into multi-disciplinary tenders Experience of liaising with clients, LPAs and stakeholders Excellent report writing skills Excellent CAD and GIS skills Working as part of wider multi-disciplinary teams Clean driving licence Travel across UK with overnight stays as required Experience of contributing to archaeological and heritage desk-based assessments Experience of managing archaeological fieldwork Archaeological fieldwork and survey experience Experience of working on large-scale renewable energy and/or infrastructure projects Experience of mentoring and training staff Management of project finances budget, sub-contractors quotes, invoicing Desire to train and mentor new and existing members of the archaeology and heritage team Experience of managing project teams Desire to undertake, or have experience of, historic building recording Key Skills Software Knowledge Microsoft Office Experience with AutoCAD and industry standard GIS software (QGIS or ArcGIS) Experience with Adobe suite of software Competencies (see Interview Guidance Notes) Numeracy and literacy skills Drive and ambition Competence in using Microsoft Office especially Excel Proactive and Willing to learn Attention to detail Positive Attitude Excellent verbal and written communication skills Team Working Report Writing Enthusiastic Financial project management Ability to work autonomously TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
May 10, 2024
Full time
Principal Historic Environment Consultant London or York Up to £48,000 The Role: The Principal Historic Environment Consultant will contribute to the provision of historic environment (archaeological and heritage) planning services to our clients on their development projects across the UK. This will include a range of responsibilities, including the management of projects and clients, production of Heritage Statements, Environmental Statement chapters, and supporting documentation for DCO applications, as well as producing or supporting with the production of archaeological desk-based assessments and Written Schemes of Investigation. You will provide advice to clients on the potential heritage and archaeological requirements of their projects at every stage, as well as producing detailed fee quotes and tender responses as required, to be agreed with the Directors of the Archaeology and Heritage Team. You will also liaise with LPAs and other stakeholders to agree suitable schemes of archaeological work. This position may include the line management of prospective new team members as they are appointed. Therefore, excellent written and oral communication skills are key. You will provide support for our projects and other disciplines within the company nationally, and this will require travel and overnight stays on occasion. Key Responsibilities: Management and production of Heritage Statements/Heritage Impact Assessments Management and production of Cultural Heritage Chapters for Environmental Statements Production of supporting information for DCO projects Production/support for archaeological Desk-based Assessments, and all associated research Management and production of archaeological Written Schemes of Investigation Editing sub-contractor and third-party reports Production of GIS and CAD figures Providing advice to clients on the archaeological/heritage implications of proposed developments, including design and layout input Quoting for work and providing input into multi-disciplinary tenders Production of evidence for hearing/inquiries is desirable The role will include: Providing positive support to members of the Archaeology and Heritage team and the company as a whole on projects Implement brand, marketing and communication strategies in line with the Company business Project Management of archaeology, heritage and other specific projects Provide technical oversight Ensure Company policies, systems and procedures are implemented and followed Holding self and others to account Qualifications & Training IHBC Full membership of the CIFA (MCIfA) Experience Experience of the production of Cultural Heritage Environmental Statement Chapters and the EIA process Production of heritage statements, and all associated research and site visits Quoting for work and providing input into multi-disciplinary tenders Experience of liaising with clients, LPAs and stakeholders Excellent report writing skills Excellent CAD and GIS skills Working as part of wider multi-disciplinary teams Clean driving licence Travel across UK with overnight stays as required Experience of contributing to archaeological and heritage desk-based assessments Experience of managing archaeological fieldwork Archaeological fieldwork and survey experience Experience of working on large-scale renewable energy and/or infrastructure projects Experience of mentoring and training staff Management of project finances budget, sub-contractors quotes, invoicing Desire to train and mentor new and existing members of the archaeology and heritage team Experience of managing project teams Desire to undertake, or have experience of, historic building recording Key Skills Software Knowledge Microsoft Office Experience with AutoCAD and industry standard GIS software (QGIS or ArcGIS) Experience with Adobe suite of software Competencies (see Interview Guidance Notes) Numeracy and literacy skills Drive and ambition Competence in using Microsoft Office especially Excel Proactive and Willing to learn Attention to detail Positive Attitude Excellent verbal and written communication skills Team Working Report Writing Enthusiastic Financial project management Ability to work autonomously TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Senior Historic Environmental Consultant London or York Up to £43k The Role: The Senior Historic Environment Consultant will contribute to and support the provision of historic environment (primarily built heritage, but also archaeological) planning services to our clients on their development projects across the UK. This will include a range of responsibilities, including the production of Heritage Statements, Environmental Statement chapters, Listed Building Consent, heritage impact assessments, and provision of design advice to clients. This may also include supporting documentation for DCO applications, as well as producing or supporting the production of archaeological desk-based assessments and Written Schemes of Investigation. You will provide advice to clients on the potential heritage and archaeological requirements of their projects at every stage, as well as producing detailed fee quotes and tender responses as required, to be agreed with the Technical Director of the Historic Environment Team in London. You will also liaise with LPAs and other stakeholders to agree suitable designs and schemes of work. This position may include the line management of prospective new team members as they are appointed. The role will be based out of either the London or York office, but provision will be made for flexible and home working. You will provide support for projects and other disciplines within the company nationally, and this will require travel and overnight stays on occasion. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities Production of heritage statements/heritage impact assessments Undertaking Listed Building Consent (LBC) applications Production and input into Cultural Heritage Chapters for Environmental Statements Production of archaeological desk-based assessments Production of supporting information for DCO projects Providing robust advice to clients on the archaeological/heritage implications of proposed developments, including design and layout inputs. Undertaking site visits or meetings Production of archaeological Written Schemes of Investigation Procurement of sub-contractor quotes and advising clients on resultant costs Review of sub-contractor RAMS Management of archaeological fieldwork Liaison with clients, stakeholders, and consultees Editing subcontractor and third-party reports Production of GIS and CAD figures Quoting for work and providing input into multi-disciplinary tenders Undertaking business development and attending relevant events to increase our client base across London, southern England, and the UK as a whole. Providing positive support to members of the Historic Environment Team and the team as a whole on projects Implement brand, marketing, and communication strategies in line with the business. Project Management of archaeology, heritage, and other specific projects Provide technical oversight. Ensure company policies, systems and procedures are implemented and followed. Holding self and others to account for timescales and performance levels. Establishing and growing your own client base and self-generating incoming work Experience Experience of heritage statements, heritage impact assessments and all associated research and site visits Experience of the LBC process Experienced in the production of archaeological desk-based assessments, Experience of the production of Cultural-Heritage Environmental Statement Chapters and the EIA process Quoting for work and providing input into multi-disciplinary tenders Experience of liaising with clients, LPAs, and stakeholders Excellent report writing skills Working as part of wider multi-disciplinary teams Desirable experience IHBC - Full membership of the CIFA (MCIfA) Experience of historic building recording Experience of managing archaeological fieldwork Archaeological fieldwork and survey experience Experience of working on large-scale renewable energy and/or infrastructure projects Experience of project finances budget, subcontractors quotes, invoicing Experience of managing project teams Excellent CAD and GIS skills Experience of examination processes Experience of working on Listed Building Consents and/or Scheduled Monument Consents TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
May 10, 2024
Full time
Senior Historic Environmental Consultant London or York Up to £43k The Role: The Senior Historic Environment Consultant will contribute to and support the provision of historic environment (primarily built heritage, but also archaeological) planning services to our clients on their development projects across the UK. This will include a range of responsibilities, including the production of Heritage Statements, Environmental Statement chapters, Listed Building Consent, heritage impact assessments, and provision of design advice to clients. This may also include supporting documentation for DCO applications, as well as producing or supporting the production of archaeological desk-based assessments and Written Schemes of Investigation. You will provide advice to clients on the potential heritage and archaeological requirements of their projects at every stage, as well as producing detailed fee quotes and tender responses as required, to be agreed with the Technical Director of the Historic Environment Team in London. You will also liaise with LPAs and other stakeholders to agree suitable designs and schemes of work. This position may include the line management of prospective new team members as they are appointed. The role will be based out of either the London or York office, but provision will be made for flexible and home working. You will provide support for projects and other disciplines within the company nationally, and this will require travel and overnight stays on occasion. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities Production of heritage statements/heritage impact assessments Undertaking Listed Building Consent (LBC) applications Production and input into Cultural Heritage Chapters for Environmental Statements Production of archaeological desk-based assessments Production of supporting information for DCO projects Providing robust advice to clients on the archaeological/heritage implications of proposed developments, including design and layout inputs. Undertaking site visits or meetings Production of archaeological Written Schemes of Investigation Procurement of sub-contractor quotes and advising clients on resultant costs Review of sub-contractor RAMS Management of archaeological fieldwork Liaison with clients, stakeholders, and consultees Editing subcontractor and third-party reports Production of GIS and CAD figures Quoting for work and providing input into multi-disciplinary tenders Undertaking business development and attending relevant events to increase our client base across London, southern England, and the UK as a whole. Providing positive support to members of the Historic Environment Team and the team as a whole on projects Implement brand, marketing, and communication strategies in line with the business. Project Management of archaeology, heritage, and other specific projects Provide technical oversight. Ensure company policies, systems and procedures are implemented and followed. Holding self and others to account for timescales and performance levels. Establishing and growing your own client base and self-generating incoming work Experience Experience of heritage statements, heritage impact assessments and all associated research and site visits Experience of the LBC process Experienced in the production of archaeological desk-based assessments, Experience of the production of Cultural-Heritage Environmental Statement Chapters and the EIA process Quoting for work and providing input into multi-disciplinary tenders Experience of liaising with clients, LPAs, and stakeholders Excellent report writing skills Working as part of wider multi-disciplinary teams Desirable experience IHBC - Full membership of the CIFA (MCIfA) Experience of historic building recording Experience of managing archaeological fieldwork Archaeological fieldwork and survey experience Experience of working on large-scale renewable energy and/or infrastructure projects Experience of project finances budget, subcontractors quotes, invoicing Experience of managing project teams Excellent CAD and GIS skills Experience of examination processes Experience of working on Listed Building Consents and/or Scheduled Monument Consents TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Chief Operating Officer We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Operating Officer to join the team in this hybrid-working role. Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum Location: Central London, WC2A 3PE/Hybrid Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent The closing date for applications is the 24th May, and 1st interviews will take place the week after. 2nd interviews will take place in early June. About the Role The team currently consists of 8 dedicated staff members and is led by the CEO, Anne Bishop. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new role for the organisation. It will be a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, playing a vital part in the development and implementation of the strategy and deputising for the Chief Executive. The COO role provides the essential financial stability and operational facilities to enable future growth through leadership and management of finance, maintaining and developing IT infrastructure, and ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the CEO on the development of the annual strategic planning and leading the accompanying operational plan Oversight of financial management and administration, with support from an outsourced bookkeeper and finance team Ensuring the IT and digital infrastructure is well maintained, cyber compliant and fit for purpose Ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance About You We are looking for: Experience of leading a finance function in a charity, as part of a leadership team Track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support/operational services such as IT and Governance in addition to financial responsibilities Relevant professional qualification desirable e.g. part qualified/fully qualified management account or chartered governance institute (CGI) As an Association, the organisation understand that equality, diversity and inclusion are very important and as such, strive for excellence. Members come from every walk of life and, therefore, to represent them effectively, so should we. About Us Join a registered charity and a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients. Supporting circa 2000 members, ranging from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research. How to apply Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment of this role. Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following: Why are you interested in the COO role, and why this organisation? How can you contribute to the organisation in this new role? Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the job description and person specification. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you. You may also have experience in other areas such as COO, Chief Operation Officer, Operation, Director of Operations, Operations Executive, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec, Executive, Charity. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Chief Operating Officer We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Operating Officer to join the team in this hybrid-working role. Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum Location: Central London, WC2A 3PE/Hybrid Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent The closing date for applications is the 24th May, and 1st interviews will take place the week after. 2nd interviews will take place in early June. About the Role The team currently consists of 8 dedicated staff members and is led by the CEO, Anne Bishop. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new role for the organisation. It will be a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, playing a vital part in the development and implementation of the strategy and deputising for the Chief Executive. The COO role provides the essential financial stability and operational facilities to enable future growth through leadership and management of finance, maintaining and developing IT infrastructure, and ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the CEO on the development of the annual strategic planning and leading the accompanying operational plan Oversight of financial management and administration, with support from an outsourced bookkeeper and finance team Ensuring the IT and digital infrastructure is well maintained, cyber compliant and fit for purpose Ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance About You We are looking for: Experience of leading a finance function in a charity, as part of a leadership team Track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support/operational services such as IT and Governance in addition to financial responsibilities Relevant professional qualification desirable e.g. part qualified/fully qualified management account or chartered governance institute (CGI) As an Association, the organisation understand that equality, diversity and inclusion are very important and as such, strive for excellence. Members come from every walk of life and, therefore, to represent them effectively, so should we. About Us Join a registered charity and a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients. Supporting circa 2000 members, ranging from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research. How to apply Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment of this role. Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following: Why are you interested in the COO role, and why this organisation? How can you contribute to the organisation in this new role? Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the job description and person specification. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you. You may also have experience in other areas such as COO, Chief Operation Officer, Operation, Director of Operations, Operations Executive, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec, Executive, Charity. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Our client in London is looking to recruit a HR Officer. This is a hybrid role which requires an exceptional and suitably experienced Human Resources Officer with recruitment and onboarding experience The post holder will be required to work closely with Head of People, Head of Finance, and Head of Infrastructure. You will provide high quality HR practices including the recruitment and onboarding life cycle of preparing, sourcing, screening, selecting, hiring and onboarding. Key Responsibilities: Work with the Head of People to implement the recruitment lifecycle for multiple roles. Maintain a suite of key recruitment document templates; to include onboarding letters, employment contracts, variation to contract letters, probation letters etc and ensure they are kept up to date and in line with contractual and statutory requirements. Produce employment contracts and variation to contracts in line with authorised management requests. Issue timely and accurate payroll instructions, to meet payroll deadlines. Manage the implementation and monitoring of HR processes within the imminent staffing uplift including offer letters, employment checks, vetting and security clearances, employment contracts and variations, induction, mandatory/other training, probationary period reviews. Maintain the Business Support cloud based efiling system to ensure documents and information are retained and easy to locate and managed effectively. General Responsibilities : Assist Head of People in further developing the Applicant Tracking System recruitment tool. Be familiar with all charity policies and be prepared to advise/direct staff on compliance as appropriate. Ensure Data Protection and GDPR compliance. Work to the quality standards and systems within the context of the ISO 9001 Business Management System. Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as are appropriate to this level of post or as directed by Head of People. Essential Competencies Previous experience of working in a fast-paced HR team, providing recruitment and onboarding functions within the recruitment life cycle. Excellent organisation and communication skills, with a good foundation in HR theory and practice. Ability to multitask and deal with a range of incoming enquires sound organisation skills are key to the success of this role. Familiar/experience with the TUPE process. Ability to develop innovative ideas and solutions. Excellent IT skills specifically HR Management Systems and MS Office applications; particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. Able to form and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, colleagues, service users and key stakeholders. Self-motivated with a can do attitude and determination Able to streamline and improve operational processes. Highly enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. Flexibility in approach. Desirable Competences CIPD Level 5. Associate Member of CIPD. Payroll experience.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Our client in London is looking to recruit a HR Officer. This is a hybrid role which requires an exceptional and suitably experienced Human Resources Officer with recruitment and onboarding experience The post holder will be required to work closely with Head of People, Head of Finance, and Head of Infrastructure. You will provide high quality HR practices including the recruitment and onboarding life cycle of preparing, sourcing, screening, selecting, hiring and onboarding. Key Responsibilities: Work with the Head of People to implement the recruitment lifecycle for multiple roles. Maintain a suite of key recruitment document templates; to include onboarding letters, employment contracts, variation to contract letters, probation letters etc and ensure they are kept up to date and in line with contractual and statutory requirements. Produce employment contracts and variation to contracts in line with authorised management requests. Issue timely and accurate payroll instructions, to meet payroll deadlines. Manage the implementation and monitoring of HR processes within the imminent staffing uplift including offer letters, employment checks, vetting and security clearances, employment contracts and variations, induction, mandatory/other training, probationary period reviews. Maintain the Business Support cloud based efiling system to ensure documents and information are retained and easy to locate and managed effectively. General Responsibilities : Assist Head of People in further developing the Applicant Tracking System recruitment tool. Be familiar with all charity policies and be prepared to advise/direct staff on compliance as appropriate. Ensure Data Protection and GDPR compliance. Work to the quality standards and systems within the context of the ISO 9001 Business Management System. Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as are appropriate to this level of post or as directed by Head of People. Essential Competencies Previous experience of working in a fast-paced HR team, providing recruitment and onboarding functions within the recruitment life cycle. Excellent organisation and communication skills, with a good foundation in HR theory and practice. Ability to multitask and deal with a range of incoming enquires sound organisation skills are key to the success of this role. Familiar/experience with the TUPE process. Ability to develop innovative ideas and solutions. Excellent IT skills specifically HR Management Systems and MS Office applications; particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. Able to form and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, colleagues, service users and key stakeholders. Self-motivated with a can do attitude and determination Able to streamline and improve operational processes. Highly enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. Flexibility in approach. Desirable Competences CIPD Level 5. Associate Member of CIPD. Payroll experience.
Senior Electrification Products & Tech Manager, GFP EU Electrification Products Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. One customer experience that we are constantly looking to take to a new level is how we fulfill and deliver orders to the customer's doorstep. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of all our customers by ensuring that their orders (no matter how large or small) are delivered where and when they need them, as quickly, accurately, sustainably and cost effectively as possible. Therefore, Amazon is continually striving to innovate and provide best-in-class delivery experiences through the introduction of pioneering new products. In 2019, Amazon publicly committed to the "Climate Pledge" that aims to meet Paris Agreement 10 years in advance (2040). The Last Mile Global Fleet and Products (GFP) team's mission is to provide the vehicles and services to become one of the biggest electric fleets and EV charging network worldwide. We are building critical capabilities, tools and mechanisms in the area of EV Service Equipment (EVSE) to successfully manage the transformation to an electric fleet. We will be pioneers without a playbook to follow! Let's work hard, have fun and make history together! The Senior Electrification Products & Tech Manager on the GFP team will provide leadership in the application of new EVSE technologies to enable large scale EV deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world-class customer experience. They will be able to clearly articulate the technical differences in EVSE technologies available, understand key problems and gaps, and propose and analyze multiple solutions to deploy the most energy efficient, cost effective, and rapidly scalable EVSE networks achievable. As a subject matter expert on the EVSE product team, they will be responsible for driving the engineering and technical requirements, defining performance criteria, leading product validations and new technology pilots, and supporting onsite installation and commissioning. This role is inherently cross-functional and requires working closely with engineering design, construction, operations, product and program management, software development, finance, legal and business development teams to bring products to launch, develop and grow business opportunities, and enhance our existing portfolio, products and features. A successful candidate will have a background in electrification or be a technical expert within automotive / broader engineering field, skilled in product management, highly analytical, resourceful, customer-focused, team oriented, and with a high degree of independence to define, develop and validate EVSE products from scratch. They will be able to develop and drive high-visibility strategic product initiatives, but also ambitious to roll up their sleeves, dig in and get the job done. They will be able to take end-to-end ownership of large, complex projects within product and tech development, break them down into manageable pieces, and deliver results in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. They'll have high standards for themself and everyone they work with, and they'll be constantly looking for ways to improve their products performance, quality and cost. We're changing an industry, and we want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today. Key job responsibilities • Provide technical diligence on EVSE products, define and derive technical requirements, specifications and test cases for EVSE based on business teams' and customer needs (design, performance, safety, local regulations, load management strategies etc.) • Understand the key aspects of EVSE technologies in the areas of design (scalability, robustness, performance), operations (efficiency, usability, reliability), costs (capital and operations), predictive and preventative maintenance, safety and (cyber-) security risks to identify gaps and propose areas of improvement. • Validate EVSE products to against internal technical and regulatory requirements to ensure best-in-class performance of our portfolio. • Lead partnerships with internal and external teams to ensure EVSE - EV - CPO interoperability. Manage end-to-end product quality, including and not limited to: • Definition of technical specifications and product performance criteria with regional vendors and EVSE manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment. • Creation, oversight and execution of test protocols and mechanisms to ensure EVSE interoperability with EVs, CPO and other delivery station sub-systems. • For EVSE field issues, drive teams to supply failure mode and root-cause analysis, quantify customer exposure, provide remediation, and establish long-term corrective measures as well as preventing reoccurrence. Support maintenance and troubleshooting support, and operating procedure review. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor degree in Electrical, Controls or Software Engineering from an accredited university, or a related scientific field • Prior experience in electrical engineering in the areas of automotive, electrification, power systems, power electronics, control systems for industrial systems • Experience with management associated with product development and validation projects • Demonstrated knowledge of the Electric Vehicle industry and specifically proven track record in EVSE technology • Basic knowledge of equipment safety and performance certifications required for operation of electrical systems (e.g. switchgear, outdoor equipment, communication etc.) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master's degree in Engineering • Experience with developing highly-availability EVSE design/architectures, large-scale power systems, electric mobility/transportation, or mission-critical industrial systems, that are at parity (or exceeds) industry design trends • 7+ years of experience with power products used in design, operation, or maintenance of large-scale infrastructure systems. • Knowledge of codes, standards and regulations including IEC, CE and ISO (e.g. ISO15118, OCPP, OCPI). • Knowledge of cloud computing architecture and capabilities (e.g. AWS or Azure certification) • Ability to carry new design concepts through exploration, development, and into prototyping/manufacturing. • Understanding of basic data analytical skills and tools such as Excel, Tableau, SQL and regression models. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, deadline-oriented work environment in an organized manner, and willing to roll up one's sleeves to get the job done. • Experience writing documents on technical requirements and test cases for new products, process improvement initiatives and/or design validation plans. • The ability to perform complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions and present the justification to management in a high-level review. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). 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May 09, 2024
Full time
Senior Electrification Products & Tech Manager, GFP EU Electrification Products Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. One customer experience that we are constantly looking to take to a new level is how we fulfill and deliver orders to the customer's doorstep. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of all our customers by ensuring that their orders (no matter how large or small) are delivered where and when they need them, as quickly, accurately, sustainably and cost effectively as possible. Therefore, Amazon is continually striving to innovate and provide best-in-class delivery experiences through the introduction of pioneering new products. In 2019, Amazon publicly committed to the "Climate Pledge" that aims to meet Paris Agreement 10 years in advance (2040). The Last Mile Global Fleet and Products (GFP) team's mission is to provide the vehicles and services to become one of the biggest electric fleets and EV charging network worldwide. We are building critical capabilities, tools and mechanisms in the area of EV Service Equipment (EVSE) to successfully manage the transformation to an electric fleet. We will be pioneers without a playbook to follow! Let's work hard, have fun and make history together! The Senior Electrification Products & Tech Manager on the GFP team will provide leadership in the application of new EVSE technologies to enable large scale EV deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world-class customer experience. They will be able to clearly articulate the technical differences in EVSE technologies available, understand key problems and gaps, and propose and analyze multiple solutions to deploy the most energy efficient, cost effective, and rapidly scalable EVSE networks achievable. As a subject matter expert on the EVSE product team, they will be responsible for driving the engineering and technical requirements, defining performance criteria, leading product validations and new technology pilots, and supporting onsite installation and commissioning. This role is inherently cross-functional and requires working closely with engineering design, construction, operations, product and program management, software development, finance, legal and business development teams to bring products to launch, develop and grow business opportunities, and enhance our existing portfolio, products and features. A successful candidate will have a background in electrification or be a technical expert within automotive / broader engineering field, skilled in product management, highly analytical, resourceful, customer-focused, team oriented, and with a high degree of independence to define, develop and validate EVSE products from scratch. They will be able to develop and drive high-visibility strategic product initiatives, but also ambitious to roll up their sleeves, dig in and get the job done. They will be able to take end-to-end ownership of large, complex projects within product and tech development, break them down into manageable pieces, and deliver results in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. They'll have high standards for themself and everyone they work with, and they'll be constantly looking for ways to improve their products performance, quality and cost. We're changing an industry, and we want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today. Key job responsibilities • Provide technical diligence on EVSE products, define and derive technical requirements, specifications and test cases for EVSE based on business teams' and customer needs (design, performance, safety, local regulations, load management strategies etc.) • Understand the key aspects of EVSE technologies in the areas of design (scalability, robustness, performance), operations (efficiency, usability, reliability), costs (capital and operations), predictive and preventative maintenance, safety and (cyber-) security risks to identify gaps and propose areas of improvement. • Validate EVSE products to against internal technical and regulatory requirements to ensure best-in-class performance of our portfolio. • Lead partnerships with internal and external teams to ensure EVSE - EV - CPO interoperability. Manage end-to-end product quality, including and not limited to: • Definition of technical specifications and product performance criteria with regional vendors and EVSE manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment. • Creation, oversight and execution of test protocols and mechanisms to ensure EVSE interoperability with EVs, CPO and other delivery station sub-systems. • For EVSE field issues, drive teams to supply failure mode and root-cause analysis, quantify customer exposure, provide remediation, and establish long-term corrective measures as well as preventing reoccurrence. Support maintenance and troubleshooting support, and operating procedure review. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor degree in Electrical, Controls or Software Engineering from an accredited university, or a related scientific field • Prior experience in electrical engineering in the areas of automotive, electrification, power systems, power electronics, control systems for industrial systems • Experience with management associated with product development and validation projects • Demonstrated knowledge of the Electric Vehicle industry and specifically proven track record in EVSE technology • Basic knowledge of equipment safety and performance certifications required for operation of electrical systems (e.g. switchgear, outdoor equipment, communication etc.) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master's degree in Engineering • Experience with developing highly-availability EVSE design/architectures, large-scale power systems, electric mobility/transportation, or mission-critical industrial systems, that are at parity (or exceeds) industry design trends • 7+ years of experience with power products used in design, operation, or maintenance of large-scale infrastructure systems. • Knowledge of codes, standards and regulations including IEC, CE and ISO (e.g. ISO15118, OCPP, OCPI). • Knowledge of cloud computing architecture and capabilities (e.g. AWS or Azure certification) • Ability to carry new design concepts through exploration, development, and into prototyping/manufacturing. • Understanding of basic data analytical skills and tools such as Excel, Tableau, SQL and regression models. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, deadline-oriented work environment in an organized manner, and willing to roll up one's sleeves to get the job done. • Experience writing documents on technical requirements and test cases for new products, process improvement initiatives and/or design validation plans. • The ability to perform complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions and present the justification to management in a high-level review. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). Posted: May 8, 2024 (Updated about 3 hours ago) Posted: May 8, 2024 (Updated about 3 hours ago) Posted: April 16, 2024 (Updated about 8 hours ago) Posted: February 26, 2024 (Updated about 8 hours ago) Posted: May 3, 2024 (Updated about 10 hours ago) Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Description About this role Digital Wealth is the fastest growing channel within BlackRock's EMEA Wealth business, catalysed by demand from self-directed investors. Digital Wealth brings together colleagues from Sales, Partnerships and Marketing to drive scale and efficiency across the client segment. We are seeking an Associate to support our Digital Wealth partnership efforts and provide general business support. The role provides an exciting opportunity to join one of BlackRock's fastest growing businesses, and would suit someone who is analytical, can draw strategic insights, and takes initiative. It is also a cross-functional role, and would require extensive collaboration with our Digital Sales team in particular. Key responsibilities: Ongoing responsibilities for the role may include: Partnership development: Support new partnership deal structuring: evaluate economics, propose areas of collaboration, assist with negotiations where required, and support legal contractual development. Engage regularly with central governance / COO functions to ensure necessary approvals in place. Maintain partnership opportunity pipeline - collaborate with Sales regularly to understand latest developments with prospects, the commercial opportunities at stake, and actions required to cement new partnerships. Analyse and optimize partnership spend and funds in focus, working closely with client RMs Evolve our digital partnerships proposition, evaluating additional partnership capabilities that we should provide / develop to maximize our client engagement. Identify opportunities to deepen our collaboration with existing partners. Oversee partnerships renewals process, including an assessment of historical partnership performance. Project management and reporting: Project manage the activation of more complex / transformational partnerships, ensuring alignment / buy-in from key internal stakeholders. Design best-in-class partnership reporting across quantitative and qualitative measures. Monitor deployment of partnership budget throughout the year in conjunction with Finance, and support the annual budget planning process. Provide quarterly and ad-hoc updates on the overall Digital business to senior management, including progress against targets, challenges encountered, and upcoming priorities. Data analysis and insights: Harness big data from client flows to identify factors that influence end investor investment behaviours. Simulate ROI of partnerships under different scenarios, when structuring economic parameters. Generate partnership performance insights based on flows, economic return for BlackRock, and other KPIs. Develop self-service dashboards to easily share information on partnerships to key stakeholders. Experience & Skills 3-5+ years' experience related to the following: Sales, strategy, partnership development, or related responsibilities. Knowledge of the FinTech / digital space a valuable plus. Strong project management skills Knowledge of the digital Wealth landscape (FinTechs, D2C platforms, (neo-)brokers, incumbent banks ) extremely desirable. Exceptional PowerPoint and Excel skills - able to quickly produce high quality presentations with compelling narratives, and comfort in handling / synthesizing large data sets to draw insights. Modelling capabilities and experience with Tableau would be beneficial. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, ask targeted questions, and manage a variety of stakeholders (including senior management). First-class undergraduate degree from a top-tier university; graduate degree and/or professional finance qualifications viewed favorably. Demonstrates creativity, intellectual curiosity, and strong ownership mindset; candidate should be a self-starter and motivated to go above and beyond to deliver impact. Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit Twitter: LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Description About this role Digital Wealth is the fastest growing channel within BlackRock's EMEA Wealth business, catalysed by demand from self-directed investors. Digital Wealth brings together colleagues from Sales, Partnerships and Marketing to drive scale and efficiency across the client segment. We are seeking an Associate to support our Digital Wealth partnership efforts and provide general business support. The role provides an exciting opportunity to join one of BlackRock's fastest growing businesses, and would suit someone who is analytical, can draw strategic insights, and takes initiative. It is also a cross-functional role, and would require extensive collaboration with our Digital Sales team in particular. Key responsibilities: Ongoing responsibilities for the role may include: Partnership development: Support new partnership deal structuring: evaluate economics, propose areas of collaboration, assist with negotiations where required, and support legal contractual development. Engage regularly with central governance / COO functions to ensure necessary approvals in place. Maintain partnership opportunity pipeline - collaborate with Sales regularly to understand latest developments with prospects, the commercial opportunities at stake, and actions required to cement new partnerships. Analyse and optimize partnership spend and funds in focus, working closely with client RMs Evolve our digital partnerships proposition, evaluating additional partnership capabilities that we should provide / develop to maximize our client engagement. Identify opportunities to deepen our collaboration with existing partners. Oversee partnerships renewals process, including an assessment of historical partnership performance. Project management and reporting: Project manage the activation of more complex / transformational partnerships, ensuring alignment / buy-in from key internal stakeholders. Design best-in-class partnership reporting across quantitative and qualitative measures. Monitor deployment of partnership budget throughout the year in conjunction with Finance, and support the annual budget planning process. Provide quarterly and ad-hoc updates on the overall Digital business to senior management, including progress against targets, challenges encountered, and upcoming priorities. Data analysis and insights: Harness big data from client flows to identify factors that influence end investor investment behaviours. Simulate ROI of partnerships under different scenarios, when structuring economic parameters. Generate partnership performance insights based on flows, economic return for BlackRock, and other KPIs. Develop self-service dashboards to easily share information on partnerships to key stakeholders. Experience & Skills 3-5+ years' experience related to the following: Sales, strategy, partnership development, or related responsibilities. Knowledge of the FinTech / digital space a valuable plus. Strong project management skills Knowledge of the digital Wealth landscape (FinTechs, D2C platforms, (neo-)brokers, incumbent banks ) extremely desirable. Exceptional PowerPoint and Excel skills - able to quickly produce high quality presentations with compelling narratives, and comfort in handling / synthesizing large data sets to draw insights. Modelling capabilities and experience with Tableau would be beneficial. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, ask targeted questions, and manage a variety of stakeholders (including senior management). First-class undergraduate degree from a top-tier university; graduate degree and/or professional finance qualifications viewed favorably. Demonstrates creativity, intellectual curiosity, and strong ownership mindset; candidate should be a self-starter and motivated to go above and beyond to deliver impact. Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit Twitter: LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Lead Credit Risk Analytics & Infrastructure Analyst Team Risk and Credit Location Holborn Office County Central London Ref # 21424 Closing Date 03-May-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • Creating and maintaining a monthly credit risk DataMart and ensuring high level of data quality • Supporting onboarding of new portfolios to the DataMart by ensuring necessary data elements are defined and are available pre-release • Generating data/reports for regulatory submissions incl. FINREP and COREP • Analytical support to the strategic projects in wider Credit Risk team and implementation of such projects in the data landscape including definition of default and forbearance • Support wider team activities including model implementation, data governance, risk and controls assessment • Interrogate data and summarise the outputs as needed for various ad-hoc queries. • Enhancing existing reporting framework to ensure appropriate governance and timely delivery of reports And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders • Experience with SAS/SQL/Python or similar programming languages • Knowledge of key Credit Risk Data and Reporting best practices • Sound understanding of obtaining relevant data from underlying systems to deliver full, accurate and relevant reporting • Experience of identification and reporting of data gaps and issues, to ensure correct interpretation of the data delivered • Knowledge of setting up detailed data quality reports to validate the data before releasing the data to be processed. • Prior experience in IRB framework would be desirable Our promise to you • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). • We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
May 08, 2024
Full time
Lead Credit Risk Analytics & Infrastructure Analyst Team Risk and Credit Location Holborn Office County Central London Ref # 21424 Closing Date 03-May-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • Creating and maintaining a monthly credit risk DataMart and ensuring high level of data quality • Supporting onboarding of new portfolios to the DataMart by ensuring necessary data elements are defined and are available pre-release • Generating data/reports for regulatory submissions incl. FINREP and COREP • Analytical support to the strategic projects in wider Credit Risk team and implementation of such projects in the data landscape including definition of default and forbearance • Support wider team activities including model implementation, data governance, risk and controls assessment • Interrogate data and summarise the outputs as needed for various ad-hoc queries. • Enhancing existing reporting framework to ensure appropriate governance and timely delivery of reports And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders • Experience with SAS/SQL/Python or similar programming languages • Knowledge of key Credit Risk Data and Reporting best practices • Sound understanding of obtaining relevant data from underlying systems to deliver full, accurate and relevant reporting • Experience of identification and reporting of data gaps and issues, to ensure correct interpretation of the data delivered • Knowledge of setting up detailed data quality reports to validate the data before releasing the data to be processed. • Prior experience in IRB framework would be desirable Our promise to you • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). • We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
London or Malta hybrid working environment Weavr is the easiest way for businesses, and the safest way for banks, to embed relevant financial services into software at the point of need. Founded by serial entrepreneurs who are leaders in the fields of payments and fintech, we're a team of 100+ can-do builders who are at the frontier of the embedded-finance industry. The team is characterised by smart, kind and high-performing experts who offer and ask for respect, openness and trust. Weavr is still small enough to feel tight-knit but operates and communicates at the level of a more mature organisation. This role & opportunity We're seeking a dynamic Product leader to spearhead the delivery of our identity, compliance and risk propositions, features, and capabilities within our Embedded Finance offering. As a pivotal member of the Product Management team, you'll play a central role in shaping our product strategy and delivering commercially attractive features and capabilities that delight our customers. You will lead a team that is critical to building our compliance advantage and pivotal to delivering great end customer experiences, with accountability for areas such as onboarding, authentication and financial crime prevention. Your role entails synthesising customer needs, setting product outcomes and metrics, defining innovative features, and crafting value propositions. You'll lead customer-centric roadmap development and collaborate closely on go-to-market strategies. In product delivery, you'll formulate and evaluate solutions aligned with business objectives, leading projects to meet specific needs while ensuring effective communication and management across diverse stakeholder groups. We're offering a fantastic opportunity to spearhead Embedded Finance initiatives at the forefront of innovation. Responsibilities: Product Strategy: Synthesis and articulation of customer needs; Definition of new products features and capabilities, as well as associated customer value propositions, including pricing analysis and competitive positioning. Define and lead the delivery of customer value, feature and capability roadmaps. Drive go-to-market definition and sales enablement, working closely with Product Marketing and Sales; Product Delivery: Solution options formulation, evaluation and recommendation; Lead delivery projects to meet business and customer needs, prioritising, sequencing and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions. Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to achieve required business and customer outcomes; Engage cross functionally to balance customer needs, business priorities and delivery constraints; Contribution to the establishment of Product best practices across the group. About You The section below describes our "ideal candidate." However, our hiring process places a strong emphasis on aptitude and passion. If you haven't used every specific tool or haven't met all the skill and experience criteria listed, please don't let that discourage you from applying. We highly value potential and dedication over a rigid checklist of qualifications. However, it's important to note that domain experience in Customer Due Diligence (KYB), Authentication, working with regulated infrastructure (e.g. Payments) or Compliance and Risk Operations will be looking upon favourably. Required skills: Critical Analysis: Analysing market trends and competitor strategies enables informed decision-making, keeping Weavr ahead of industry shifts. Problem Solving: Quick and effective resolution of challenges maintains momentum in product development and deployment. Communication and Presentation: Clear communication and compelling presentations align stakeholders and promote support for product initiatives. Influence: The ability to inspire confidence and alignment among teams fosters collaboration and drives innovation. Strategic and Operational Leadership: Balancing long-term vision with day-to-day operations guides product evolution in line with organisational goals. Team Management (Virtual and Remote) : Effectively leading dispersed teams ensures collaboration and productivity in remote work environments. People Development : Work with team members to ensure they have the right support and environment to excel and grow. Planning, Coordination & Organisation : Meticulous planning and organisation are essential for successful product launches and updates. What's in it for you Competitive salary regularly benchmarked against industry standards. Flexible working environment: hybrid & remote-friendly Private health insurance Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity & inclusion All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability. We are a diverse and inclusive team, and we actively seek to recruit people with different backgrounds and experiences. More about Weavr Since our establishment in late 2020, our innovative approach has earned significant support, including a US$40 million Series A funding round led by Tiger Global in 2022, along with participation from notable investors such as Mubadala Capital, Latitude, QED Investors, Anthemis, Headline, and Seedcamp. We've also snagged a bunch of industry awards along the way! Join us on our mission to make embedding financial services easy and secure for businesses and banks alike. Together, we'll create a future where finance is seamlessly woven into the digital fabric of everyday life.
May 08, 2024
Full time
London or Malta hybrid working environment Weavr is the easiest way for businesses, and the safest way for banks, to embed relevant financial services into software at the point of need. Founded by serial entrepreneurs who are leaders in the fields of payments and fintech, we're a team of 100+ can-do builders who are at the frontier of the embedded-finance industry. The team is characterised by smart, kind and high-performing experts who offer and ask for respect, openness and trust. Weavr is still small enough to feel tight-knit but operates and communicates at the level of a more mature organisation. This role & opportunity We're seeking a dynamic Product leader to spearhead the delivery of our identity, compliance and risk propositions, features, and capabilities within our Embedded Finance offering. As a pivotal member of the Product Management team, you'll play a central role in shaping our product strategy and delivering commercially attractive features and capabilities that delight our customers. You will lead a team that is critical to building our compliance advantage and pivotal to delivering great end customer experiences, with accountability for areas such as onboarding, authentication and financial crime prevention. Your role entails synthesising customer needs, setting product outcomes and metrics, defining innovative features, and crafting value propositions. You'll lead customer-centric roadmap development and collaborate closely on go-to-market strategies. In product delivery, you'll formulate and evaluate solutions aligned with business objectives, leading projects to meet specific needs while ensuring effective communication and management across diverse stakeholder groups. We're offering a fantastic opportunity to spearhead Embedded Finance initiatives at the forefront of innovation. Responsibilities: Product Strategy: Synthesis and articulation of customer needs; Definition of new products features and capabilities, as well as associated customer value propositions, including pricing analysis and competitive positioning. Define and lead the delivery of customer value, feature and capability roadmaps. Drive go-to-market definition and sales enablement, working closely with Product Marketing and Sales; Product Delivery: Solution options formulation, evaluation and recommendation; Lead delivery projects to meet business and customer needs, prioritising, sequencing and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions. Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to achieve required business and customer outcomes; Engage cross functionally to balance customer needs, business priorities and delivery constraints; Contribution to the establishment of Product best practices across the group. About You The section below describes our "ideal candidate." However, our hiring process places a strong emphasis on aptitude and passion. If you haven't used every specific tool or haven't met all the skill and experience criteria listed, please don't let that discourage you from applying. We highly value potential and dedication over a rigid checklist of qualifications. However, it's important to note that domain experience in Customer Due Diligence (KYB), Authentication, working with regulated infrastructure (e.g. Payments) or Compliance and Risk Operations will be looking upon favourably. Required skills: Critical Analysis: Analysing market trends and competitor strategies enables informed decision-making, keeping Weavr ahead of industry shifts. Problem Solving: Quick and effective resolution of challenges maintains momentum in product development and deployment. Communication and Presentation: Clear communication and compelling presentations align stakeholders and promote support for product initiatives. Influence: The ability to inspire confidence and alignment among teams fosters collaboration and drives innovation. Strategic and Operational Leadership: Balancing long-term vision with day-to-day operations guides product evolution in line with organisational goals. Team Management (Virtual and Remote) : Effectively leading dispersed teams ensures collaboration and productivity in remote work environments. People Development : Work with team members to ensure they have the right support and environment to excel and grow. Planning, Coordination & Organisation : Meticulous planning and organisation are essential for successful product launches and updates. What's in it for you Competitive salary regularly benchmarked against industry standards. Flexible working environment: hybrid & remote-friendly Private health insurance Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity & inclusion All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability. We are a diverse and inclusive team, and we actively seek to recruit people with different backgrounds and experiences. More about Weavr Since our establishment in late 2020, our innovative approach has earned significant support, including a US$40 million Series A funding round led by Tiger Global in 2022, along with participation from notable investors such as Mubadala Capital, Latitude, QED Investors, Anthemis, Headline, and Seedcamp. We've also snagged a bunch of industry awards along the way! Join us on our mission to make embedding financial services easy and secure for businesses and banks alike. Together, we'll create a future where finance is seamlessly woven into the digital fabric of everyday life.
Our client, an elite NY law firm, is looking to strengthen its Finance practice with the hiring of an England & Wales qualified Junior Associate with first-rate leveraged finance experience. As part of this firm's highly regarded finance team, the new hire will work on complex and high-profile leveraged finance transactions. The team advises a diverse range of clients, including private equity and infrastructure funds, corporates, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds. Requirements : Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales, with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in leveraged finance. Completed training at a top City law firm, with a strong academic background. Proven experience working on leveraged finance transactions, preferably within a reputable finance team. Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills. Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. The firm offers a supportive and dynamic work environment, providing excellent professional growth and development opportunities. The successful candidate will work alongside top-tier lawyers, handling complex and challenging transactions for a prestigious client base. Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent training and development, career progression opportunities, and high-quality work.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Our client, an elite NY law firm, is looking to strengthen its Finance practice with the hiring of an England & Wales qualified Junior Associate with first-rate leveraged finance experience. As part of this firm's highly regarded finance team, the new hire will work on complex and high-profile leveraged finance transactions. The team advises a diverse range of clients, including private equity and infrastructure funds, corporates, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds. Requirements : Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales, with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in leveraged finance. Completed training at a top City law firm, with a strong academic background. Proven experience working on leveraged finance transactions, preferably within a reputable finance team. Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills. Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. The firm offers a supportive and dynamic work environment, providing excellent professional growth and development opportunities. The successful candidate will work alongside top-tier lawyers, handling complex and challenging transactions for a prestigious client base. Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent training and development, career progression opportunities, and high-quality work.
We're seeking a Chief Officer to lead us into our next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will demonstratesuccess in senior roles, showcasing adeptness in team development and management. A creative thinker, you'llhave crafted innovative strategic initiatives and overseen their execution with transformative results. Collaboration and partnership-building will be second nature to you, complemented by exceptional organizationalskills and communication skills, including proficiency in public speaking and media engagement. Your backgroundshould reflect collaborative work with Boards of Trustees, providing invaluable guidance to fortify theirdecision-making processes. Interviews to be held w/c Monday 27th May 2024, date and time TBC Dumfries or Stranraer with travel (Hybrid) Closing12th May 2024 We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communitiesto address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the nationalnetwork of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing anddeveloping the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteeringand the strengths of local people and communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy. We're now looking for an experienced programme/project leader to join us as we shape a new regional approach tocommunity transport. As the Lead for Community Transport, you will design and deliver a partnership programme focused on the future ofcommunity transport across Dumfries and Galloway and its integration with regional transport, community andeconomic priorities. You will join the Community Transport Strategic Development Group and work with partners in Dumfries and GallowayCouncil, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, South of Scotland Enterprise, transport providers and other stakeholderswith a view to developing a sustainable operating/business and funding model over a 30-month programme. As a member of our Lead Officer Group, there will also be active participation in wider organisational planning anddelivery to ensure progress towards our medium-term outcomes. To be successful, you'll join us with experience of managing a strategic programme or project, working withstakeholders and with excellent planning and relationship building skills. Although there is not a requirementto be an expert in community transport or transport infrastructure, the skills to engage subject matter expertsand stakeholders is essential and an understanding of wider community engagement and infrastructure could bebeneficial. You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment to excellence and improvement, someone who valuesthe capacity of people to make change. You will have interest in community working and will bring a focus onevidence, insights and learning to influence change and build confidence in us. We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communitiesto address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the nationalnetwork of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing anddeveloping the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteeringand the strengths of local people & communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy. We're looking for an experienced leader to join us as we shape our new strategy and recommit to supporting a strongthird sector across Dumfries and Galloway. As the Head of Resources and Development, you will oversee sound process, practice and policy on key areas oforganisation effectiveness, including financial management & income, people, organisation performance,governance, resources and administration. You will also support colleagues in the development of key programmes,including further development of our Fund Management operations and our new Community Transport Programme,giving advice, direction and input to their success. As a member of our Senior Leadership Group, you will contribute to the overall leadership of the organisation anddevelop key relationships with partners and stakeholders, including the Scottish Government, local Council andNHS. To be successful, you'll join us with experience in a finance and/or corporate services leadership role andan understanding of charity operations. You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment toexcellence and improvement, someone who values the capacity of people to make change. You will have interest inorganisation design & development, finance, sustainability, programmes & planning, developing people anddemonstrating impact. Falkirk, with flexibility to work remotely for part of the week (Hybrid) Closing24th May 2024 CVS Falkirk & District is pleased to announce a new vacancy within our team: Community Participation andEngagement Manager. Funded directly by Scottish Government, the Community Participation and Engagement Manager,is a newly created role to shape, and contribute to, an important and innovative programme of work GreenerGrangemouth: a 10-year programme as part of the Grangemouth and Falkirk Growth Deal () puttingcommunity health and wellbeing at the heart of Grangemouth's Just Transition Programme. We are looking for a person who understands the community landscape of Grangemouth, the priorities and challengesfaced by the people who live and work in the town and is interested in supporting the transition to net zerothrough the decarbonisation of industry and community justice. With strong communication skills, and exceptional at managing relationships, the postholder will engage with a widenetwork of stakeholders including representatives from the third sector and local communities, industry,business, public sector, and academic sector to create a visible and consistent 'on the ground' presence inGrangemouth, focusing on developing relationships with people across the breadth of the community, ensuringthose seldom heard have a route to participation, and supporting collaboration across networks. There is no fixed route map for how to do this and it is a significant challenge. Whilst enhancing community capacityto take part in the Just Transition process in Grangemouth, the Community Participation and Engagement Managerwill be fundamental to establishing a new approach to multi-partner participatory democracy. About CVS Falkirk & District CVS Falkirk & District is an independent registered charity and company limited by guarantee and is recognised asthe Third Sector Interface for the Falkirk Council area. CVS Falkirk & District is committed to supportingthe development of community empowerment, driven by local communities working alongside public services toimprove the lives of people living in the Falkirk and District area through: • Strengthening its role as an Anchor Institution to support and empower Falkirk's communities through thedevelopment of a strong and independent third sector. • Supporting and developing volunteering, social enterprise, organisational development, third sector partneringmaking key contributions to the delivery of the CPP Falkirk Plan and associated initiatives and strategies. • Bringing the third sector together through thematic forums and community leadership to contribute to local andnational policy and strategic initiatives. • Continuously improving its services to offer best value to its clients, stakeholders, third sector andcommunities. We are a small team, highly motivated and with a wealth of expertise in developing new projects and programmessupporting community participation and engagement through collaboration, co-production and partnerships. Wepromote continuous learning and work hard to being an inclusive and supportive workplace. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including hybrid working, an excellent pension scheme, 25 days paidholiday plus 12 public holidays per year as well as a workplace health and wellbeing plan where you can claimback some of the costs associated with essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health andwellbeing services. Bruce Tait Associates (BTA) is excited to present a unique leadership opportunity at Positive Changes (Scotland) CIC.As the organisation prepares for a significant transition, with founder Joyce Murray stepping aside, a newvisionary is needed to lead this transformative social enterprise. Positive Changes is dedicated to empowering women who have touched the Scottish justice system, helping them to forgea brighter future. Through their initiative, Grace Chocolates changing lives, they produce and sell exquisiteartisan chocolates. All proceeds are reinvested into the enterprise, supporting women in gaining valuable workexperience and life skills, and funding their personal development through mentoring and well-beingprogrammes. The incoming CEO will have the privilege of building on a solid foundation and guiding Positive Changes to newheights. This role is a remarkable opportunity to drive social impact, foster sustainable growth, and lead ateam committed to changing lives through the power of employment and support. BTA seeks a leader who is not only aligned with the ethos and goals of Positive Changes but also possesses strongbusiness acumen and a proven track record in leadership, ideally within the justice system or social services.This role offers not just a career but a chance to make a significant social impact . click apply for full job details
May 08, 2024
Full time
We're seeking a Chief Officer to lead us into our next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will demonstratesuccess in senior roles, showcasing adeptness in team development and management. A creative thinker, you'llhave crafted innovative strategic initiatives and overseen their execution with transformative results. Collaboration and partnership-building will be second nature to you, complemented by exceptional organizationalskills and communication skills, including proficiency in public speaking and media engagement. Your backgroundshould reflect collaborative work with Boards of Trustees, providing invaluable guidance to fortify theirdecision-making processes. Interviews to be held w/c Monday 27th May 2024, date and time TBC Dumfries or Stranraer with travel (Hybrid) Closing12th May 2024 We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communitiesto address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the nationalnetwork of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing anddeveloping the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteeringand the strengths of local people and communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy. We're now looking for an experienced programme/project leader to join us as we shape a new regional approach tocommunity transport. As the Lead for Community Transport, you will design and deliver a partnership programme focused on the future ofcommunity transport across Dumfries and Galloway and its integration with regional transport, community andeconomic priorities. You will join the Community Transport Strategic Development Group and work with partners in Dumfries and GallowayCouncil, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, South of Scotland Enterprise, transport providers and other stakeholderswith a view to developing a sustainable operating/business and funding model over a 30-month programme. As a member of our Lead Officer Group, there will also be active participation in wider organisational planning anddelivery to ensure progress towards our medium-term outcomes. To be successful, you'll join us with experience of managing a strategic programme or project, working withstakeholders and with excellent planning and relationship building skills. Although there is not a requirementto be an expert in community transport or transport infrastructure, the skills to engage subject matter expertsand stakeholders is essential and an understanding of wider community engagement and infrastructure could bebeneficial. You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment to excellence and improvement, someone who valuesthe capacity of people to make change. You will have interest in community working and will bring a focus onevidence, insights and learning to influence change and build confidence in us. We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communitiesto address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the nationalnetwork of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing anddeveloping the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteeringand the strengths of local people & communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy. We're looking for an experienced leader to join us as we shape our new strategy and recommit to supporting a strongthird sector across Dumfries and Galloway. As the Head of Resources and Development, you will oversee sound process, practice and policy on key areas oforganisation effectiveness, including financial management & income, people, organisation performance,governance, resources and administration. You will also support colleagues in the development of key programmes,including further development of our Fund Management operations and our new Community Transport Programme,giving advice, direction and input to their success. As a member of our Senior Leadership Group, you will contribute to the overall leadership of the organisation anddevelop key relationships with partners and stakeholders, including the Scottish Government, local Council andNHS. To be successful, you'll join us with experience in a finance and/or corporate services leadership role andan understanding of charity operations. You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment toexcellence and improvement, someone who values the capacity of people to make change. You will have interest inorganisation design & development, finance, sustainability, programmes & planning, developing people anddemonstrating impact. Falkirk, with flexibility to work remotely for part of the week (Hybrid) Closing24th May 2024 CVS Falkirk & District is pleased to announce a new vacancy within our team: Community Participation andEngagement Manager. Funded directly by Scottish Government, the Community Participation and Engagement Manager,is a newly created role to shape, and contribute to, an important and innovative programme of work GreenerGrangemouth: a 10-year programme as part of the Grangemouth and Falkirk Growth Deal () puttingcommunity health and wellbeing at the heart of Grangemouth's Just Transition Programme. We are looking for a person who understands the community landscape of Grangemouth, the priorities and challengesfaced by the people who live and work in the town and is interested in supporting the transition to net zerothrough the decarbonisation of industry and community justice. With strong communication skills, and exceptional at managing relationships, the postholder will engage with a widenetwork of stakeholders including representatives from the third sector and local communities, industry,business, public sector, and academic sector to create a visible and consistent 'on the ground' presence inGrangemouth, focusing on developing relationships with people across the breadth of the community, ensuringthose seldom heard have a route to participation, and supporting collaboration across networks. There is no fixed route map for how to do this and it is a significant challenge. Whilst enhancing community capacityto take part in the Just Transition process in Grangemouth, the Community Participation and Engagement Managerwill be fundamental to establishing a new approach to multi-partner participatory democracy. About CVS Falkirk & District CVS Falkirk & District is an independent registered charity and company limited by guarantee and is recognised asthe Third Sector Interface for the Falkirk Council area. CVS Falkirk & District is committed to supportingthe development of community empowerment, driven by local communities working alongside public services toimprove the lives of people living in the Falkirk and District area through: • Strengthening its role as an Anchor Institution to support and empower Falkirk's communities through thedevelopment of a strong and independent third sector. • Supporting and developing volunteering, social enterprise, organisational development, third sector partneringmaking key contributions to the delivery of the CPP Falkirk Plan and associated initiatives and strategies. • Bringing the third sector together through thematic forums and community leadership to contribute to local andnational policy and strategic initiatives. • Continuously improving its services to offer best value to its clients, stakeholders, third sector andcommunities. We are a small team, highly motivated and with a wealth of expertise in developing new projects and programmessupporting community participation and engagement through collaboration, co-production and partnerships. Wepromote continuous learning and work hard to being an inclusive and supportive workplace. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including hybrid working, an excellent pension scheme, 25 days paidholiday plus 12 public holidays per year as well as a workplace health and wellbeing plan where you can claimback some of the costs associated with essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health andwellbeing services. Bruce Tait Associates (BTA) is excited to present a unique leadership opportunity at Positive Changes (Scotland) CIC.As the organisation prepares for a significant transition, with founder Joyce Murray stepping aside, a newvisionary is needed to lead this transformative social enterprise. Positive Changes is dedicated to empowering women who have touched the Scottish justice system, helping them to forgea brighter future. Through their initiative, Grace Chocolates changing lives, they produce and sell exquisiteartisan chocolates. All proceeds are reinvested into the enterprise, supporting women in gaining valuable workexperience and life skills, and funding their personal development through mentoring and well-beingprogrammes. The incoming CEO will have the privilege of building on a solid foundation and guiding Positive Changes to newheights. This role is a remarkable opportunity to drive social impact, foster sustainable growth, and lead ateam committed to changing lives through the power of employment and support. BTA seeks a leader who is not only aligned with the ethos and goals of Positive Changes but also possesses strongbusiness acumen and a proven track record in leadership, ideally within the justice system or social services.This role offers not just a career but a chance to make a significant social impact . click apply for full job details
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
Principal, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (London) page is loaded Principal, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (London) Apply locations UK London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR100729 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and related information by email to Luke Wilmot-Sitwell at with "Principal - BCI" in the subject line. Only qualified candidates who match the requirements will be contacted. This role is based in our London, UK office. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION On behalf of BCI's clients, the Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (I&RR) team invests globally in infrastructure businesses that provide stable long-term results. BCI's I&RR portfolio has $20+ billion in AUM and ranks as the ninth largest institutional infrastructure investor globally. The portfolio spans a range of sectors including energy, transport, utilities, and data infrastructure as well as tangible assets in timberland and agriculture. I&RR seeks meaningful investments predominantly in private companies enabling an active governance approach. The team invests in a variety of capacities in the private markets including as a sole sponsor, co-investor, and very selectively through externally managed funds. In addition, I&RR takes positions in listed infrastructure businesses as a complementary strategy to private markets investments. I n 2023, the I&RR team proudly established their first international presence with the inauguration of their London, U.K. office. This significant milestone signifies a remarkable evolution of BCI and its infrastructure and renewable resources strategy. The new London office serves as a robust platform for the I&RR team to originate and manage investments in the U.K. and European markets, further solidifying BCI's commitment to global expansion and diversification. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Principal supports the investment activities of the I&RR program , namely playing a role in conducting due diligence activities for prospective investment opportunities and managing the long-term holdings of the program. The Principal develops rigorous and independent insights into the ongoing performance of BCI's direct investments as well as providing ideas for new investment opportunities . These insights would be advanced toward action through an ability to build highly collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders including deal team leaders, investee company executives , other shareholders, and Board members. Above all else , the Principal is a highly motivated individual that brings a long-term value investing mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. QUALIFICATIONS Must have: 4 -7 years of experience in direct infrastructure and / or private market investments investment management (preference for institutional investment experience) Strong and relevant academic credentials Deep understanding and experience in the private market direct investment process from sourcing to execution to post investment monitoring and management Excellent interpersonal skills; i.e., a proven ability to build lasting trust-based relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong organizational skills PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INVESTMENT ORIGINATION Develop and lead regional and sector networks to drive investment opportunities and partnership Provide external contact and relationship management Play a role in execution of group origination strategies Participate in investment opportunity prioritization and triage Participate in the research and planning for potential new investment sectors or geographies INVESTMENT DUE DILIGENCE Lead / manage analysis of critical workstreams as part of the due diligence process Participate / lead the investment approval process through preparation of associated materials and presentations INVESTMENT MONITORING, MANAGEMENT, & RISK Work with portfolio company boards and management teams Collaborate with other shareholder groups Track, report, and manage potential risks within the portfolio Identify opportunities to integrate best practice in respect to departmental practices, policies, and operational procedures A ssist in BCI specific client presentations, documents, and discussions Develop and maintain constructive inter-departmental dialogue MENTORSHIP Embrace opportunities to provide mentorship, guidance, and training to other members of the team Promote and foster a collaborative environment, with a culture of inclusion and transparency About Us British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. With $233 billion of gross assets under management, BCI is the provider of investment management services to British Columbia's public sector. We invest globally across a range of asset classes and strategies in public and private markets. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver, New York City, and London, U.K., BCI manages a portfolio of diversified public and private market investments on behalf of our 32 British Columbia public sector clients. The people who work at BCI are committed, passionate, and approachable. They aim for continuous improvement and share BCI's core values of clients first, performance focused, world class, accountability, transparency, and integrity. Being recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers , Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers , and BC's Top Employers exemplifies BCI's ongoing commitment to be a progressive workplace of choice; one that attracts, retains, and promotes talent so that we can continue to work towards meeting our clients' financial goals. As an active in-house asset manager, BCI depends on specialized skills and expertise to successfully execute its world-class investment strategies and fulfill client needs. We are currently expanding our team and our skill base to equip BCI for the future.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Principal, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (London) page is loaded Principal, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (London) Apply locations UK London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR100729 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and related information by email to Luke Wilmot-Sitwell at with "Principal - BCI" in the subject line. Only qualified candidates who match the requirements will be contacted. This role is based in our London, UK office. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION On behalf of BCI's clients, the Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (I&RR) team invests globally in infrastructure businesses that provide stable long-term results. BCI's I&RR portfolio has $20+ billion in AUM and ranks as the ninth largest institutional infrastructure investor globally. The portfolio spans a range of sectors including energy, transport, utilities, and data infrastructure as well as tangible assets in timberland and agriculture. I&RR seeks meaningful investments predominantly in private companies enabling an active governance approach. The team invests in a variety of capacities in the private markets including as a sole sponsor, co-investor, and very selectively through externally managed funds. In addition, I&RR takes positions in listed infrastructure businesses as a complementary strategy to private markets investments. I n 2023, the I&RR team proudly established their first international presence with the inauguration of their London, U.K. office. This significant milestone signifies a remarkable evolution of BCI and its infrastructure and renewable resources strategy. The new London office serves as a robust platform for the I&RR team to originate and manage investments in the U.K. and European markets, further solidifying BCI's commitment to global expansion and diversification. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Principal supports the investment activities of the I&RR program , namely playing a role in conducting due diligence activities for prospective investment opportunities and managing the long-term holdings of the program. The Principal develops rigorous and independent insights into the ongoing performance of BCI's direct investments as well as providing ideas for new investment opportunities . These insights would be advanced toward action through an ability to build highly collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders including deal team leaders, investee company executives , other shareholders, and Board members. Above all else , the Principal is a highly motivated individual that brings a long-term value investing mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. QUALIFICATIONS Must have: 4 -7 years of experience in direct infrastructure and / or private market investments investment management (preference for institutional investment experience) Strong and relevant academic credentials Deep understanding and experience in the private market direct investment process from sourcing to execution to post investment monitoring and management Excellent interpersonal skills; i.e., a proven ability to build lasting trust-based relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong organizational skills PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INVESTMENT ORIGINATION Develop and lead regional and sector networks to drive investment opportunities and partnership Provide external contact and relationship management Play a role in execution of group origination strategies Participate in investment opportunity prioritization and triage Participate in the research and planning for potential new investment sectors or geographies INVESTMENT DUE DILIGENCE Lead / manage analysis of critical workstreams as part of the due diligence process Participate / lead the investment approval process through preparation of associated materials and presentations INVESTMENT MONITORING, MANAGEMENT, & RISK Work with portfolio company boards and management teams Collaborate with other shareholder groups Track, report, and manage potential risks within the portfolio Identify opportunities to integrate best practice in respect to departmental practices, policies, and operational procedures A ssist in BCI specific client presentations, documents, and discussions Develop and maintain constructive inter-departmental dialogue MENTORSHIP Embrace opportunities to provide mentorship, guidance, and training to other members of the team Promote and foster a collaborative environment, with a culture of inclusion and transparency About Us British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. With $233 billion of gross assets under management, BCI is the provider of investment management services to British Columbia's public sector. We invest globally across a range of asset classes and strategies in public and private markets. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver, New York City, and London, U.K., BCI manages a portfolio of diversified public and private market investments on behalf of our 32 British Columbia public sector clients. The people who work at BCI are committed, passionate, and approachable. They aim for continuous improvement and share BCI's core values of clients first, performance focused, world class, accountability, transparency, and integrity. Being recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers , Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers , and BC's Top Employers exemplifies BCI's ongoing commitment to be a progressive workplace of choice; one that attracts, retains, and promotes talent so that we can continue to work towards meeting our clients' financial goals. As an active in-house asset manager, BCI depends on specialized skills and expertise to successfully execute its world-class investment strategies and fulfill client needs. We are currently expanding our team and our skill base to equip BCI for the future.
Home " Jobs " Head of Visual Design - 10391 We are looking for an experienced (in financial or complex interface platform design), hands-on, visual designer to head up the visual design discipline at ION. The role includes driving and advocating the visual design language forward for a range of new, next generation professional financial products, whilst managing our team of visual designers, across multiple product streams. You'll also be central to evolving our Figma-based Design System. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver market-leading products which have the highest impact, usability, and success. Your work will be central to product teams designing market leading applications, with consistent user experience and branding, at scale. A portfolio or work examples would be required, demonstrating your UI design work, and your process and experience in creating complex products, particularly for the financial or enterprise industry. Key Responsibilities Defining, leading and delivering on the visual design strategy and vision within large complex engagements, and across ION. Building strong partnerships and advocating for UCD and visual design across the organization Helping to develop the brand application of the new visual design direction in products Managing the team of visual designers at ION, providing support and inspiration, and taking care of individual and team objectives with the Head of UX Working closely/collaborating with the Principal designers on the Design System - the key source of direction for all new ION products Working with Product and Design leadership to establish a governance model and promote design excellence across all products Presenting designs to internal clients/teams/stakeholders and articulating/advocating design concepts and rationale. Defining and facilitating knowledge sharing processes to improve collaboration Reviewing visual design deliverables within the product area you are responsible for and helping with prioritization Provide UI design leadership, support and direction to the Product Design teams Helping establish an inclusive, collaborative, and creative team culture Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience 10+ years experience practicing visual design within different working environments - agency/client side Experience with managing a team of designers and the associated administration tasks Experience working collaboratively with Product Managers, Designers and Engineers Running and facilitating design workshops with other teams/product owners Managing deadlines, timelines, project risks and dependencies Expert knowledge of Figma Self-motivated and driven professional with a passion for pure visual design Excellent level of spoken and written English Preferred Skills and Experience Creating prototypes to test and demo design and functionality Producing and developing guidance and recommendations for data visualization, motion/interaction design, iconography and other visual design related skillsets. Working as part of a team split across multiple locations Production of clean, structured, organized design files. Experience with common software project management (JIRA/Confluence etc.) and agile workflow About us We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. • Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. • Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision . ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Home " Jobs " Head of Visual Design - 10391 We are looking for an experienced (in financial or complex interface platform design), hands-on, visual designer to head up the visual design discipline at ION. The role includes driving and advocating the visual design language forward for a range of new, next generation professional financial products, whilst managing our team of visual designers, across multiple product streams. You'll also be central to evolving our Figma-based Design System. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver market-leading products which have the highest impact, usability, and success. Your work will be central to product teams designing market leading applications, with consistent user experience and branding, at scale. A portfolio or work examples would be required, demonstrating your UI design work, and your process and experience in creating complex products, particularly for the financial or enterprise industry. Key Responsibilities Defining, leading and delivering on the visual design strategy and vision within large complex engagements, and across ION. Building strong partnerships and advocating for UCD and visual design across the organization Helping to develop the brand application of the new visual design direction in products Managing the team of visual designers at ION, providing support and inspiration, and taking care of individual and team objectives with the Head of UX Working closely/collaborating with the Principal designers on the Design System - the key source of direction for all new ION products Working with Product and Design leadership to establish a governance model and promote design excellence across all products Presenting designs to internal clients/teams/stakeholders and articulating/advocating design concepts and rationale. Defining and facilitating knowledge sharing processes to improve collaboration Reviewing visual design deliverables within the product area you are responsible for and helping with prioritization Provide UI design leadership, support and direction to the Product Design teams Helping establish an inclusive, collaborative, and creative team culture Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience 10+ years experience practicing visual design within different working environments - agency/client side Experience with managing a team of designers and the associated administration tasks Experience working collaboratively with Product Managers, Designers and Engineers Running and facilitating design workshops with other teams/product owners Managing deadlines, timelines, project risks and dependencies Expert knowledge of Figma Self-motivated and driven professional with a passion for pure visual design Excellent level of spoken and written English Preferred Skills and Experience Creating prototypes to test and demo design and functionality Producing and developing guidance and recommendations for data visualization, motion/interaction design, iconography and other visual design related skillsets. Working as part of a team split across multiple locations Production of clean, structured, organized design files. Experience with common software project management (JIRA/Confluence etc.) and agile workflow About us We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. • Over 2,000 of the world's leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. • Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision . ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.
Job Identification Job CategorySoftware Engineering Business UnitCorporate Sector Posting Date01/25/2024, 11:48 AM Locations 4 John Carpenter St, London, Greater London, EC4Y 0JP, GB Job ScheduleFull time JOB DESCRIPTION Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we're a new team, with a new mission. We're creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center - all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We're people-first. We value collaboration, curiosity and commitment. As a Platform Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the platform team, you are the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas into the hands of our customers. You have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. By your nature, you are also solution-oriented, commercially savvy and have a head for fintech. You thrive in working in tribes and squads that focus on specific products and projects - and depending on your strengths and interests, you'll have the opportunity to move between them. While we're looking for professional skills, culture is just as important to us. We understand that everyone's unique - and that diversity of thought, experience and background is what makes a good team, great. By bringing people with different points of view together, we can represent everyone and truly reflect the communities we serve. This way, there's scope for you to make a huge difference - on us as a company, and on our clients and business partners around the world Job responsibilities Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others Develops composable infrastructure systems and capabilities Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems Provides operational support of production systems within a you-build-it-you-run-it culture Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts, such as Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Advanced in one or more programming language(s), such as Go, Java or Kotlin Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and processes within a technical domain, such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc. Practical cloud native experience, deploying Kubernetes applications on a cloud service provider, such as Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Cloud Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Expertise in the Kubernetes operator pattern Expertise deploying infrastructure as code, using Crossplane, Terraform, or equivalent ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You'll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Job Identification Job CategorySoftware Engineering Business UnitCorporate Sector Posting Date01/25/2024, 11:48 AM Locations 4 John Carpenter St, London, Greater London, EC4Y 0JP, GB Job ScheduleFull time JOB DESCRIPTION Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we're a new team, with a new mission. We're creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center - all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We're people-first. We value collaboration, curiosity and commitment. As a Platform Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the platform team, you are the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas into the hands of our customers. You have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. By your nature, you are also solution-oriented, commercially savvy and have a head for fintech. You thrive in working in tribes and squads that focus on specific products and projects - and depending on your strengths and interests, you'll have the opportunity to move between them. While we're looking for professional skills, culture is just as important to us. We understand that everyone's unique - and that diversity of thought, experience and background is what makes a good team, great. By bringing people with different points of view together, we can represent everyone and truly reflect the communities we serve. This way, there's scope for you to make a huge difference - on us as a company, and on our clients and business partners around the world Job responsibilities Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others Develops composable infrastructure systems and capabilities Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems Provides operational support of production systems within a you-build-it-you-run-it culture Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts, such as Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Advanced in one or more programming language(s), such as Go, Java or Kotlin Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and processes within a technical domain, such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc. Practical cloud native experience, deploying Kubernetes applications on a cloud service provider, such as Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Cloud Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Expertise in the Kubernetes operator pattern Expertise deploying infrastructure as code, using Crossplane, Terraform, or equivalent ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You'll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.
About BG&E BG&E is an innovative, employee-owned consulting engineering business. Our team of more than 700 highly skilled people, in 15 offices across the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Middle East, design and deliver engineering solutions for clients in the Property, Transport, Ports and Marine, Water, Renewables and Defence sectors. We collaborate with leading contractors, developers, architects, planners, financiers and government agencies, to create projects that make a difference to people's lives. The Role: Our London office is looking for a Senior/Associate Structural Engineer to form a key part of a growing building engineering team.We have a varied range of project opportunities in both scale and typology, including international high rise, significant adaptive re-use schemes, detailed design work and niche architectural projects.We work with a wide range of clients including major UK developers and contractors. You will work with the Structures' Lead to deliver this varied portfolio and to assist in the management and development of the team of structural engineers and technicians, as well as liaising with the other disciplines in our team as necessary (we offer civil, façades,infrastructure and bridge engineering as well as geotechnical consultancy). As noted, the nature and type of work will be varied.You will lead and contribute to projects in various sectors at different stages (concept design, detailed design and construction).Whilst the majority of our work is UK-based, we are an international practice and often work in other geographies.Knowledge and experience of delivering work in a more global context would be welcome. We are looking for an individual with a strong base of technical skills coupled with excellent organisational and communication skills, gained in either a multi-disciplinary or engineering consultancy environment who now wants to enhance and diversify these skills within a growing organisation that will support their future development. The role will include responsibilities including: Design delivery: prepare, review and approve calculations, drawings and other documentation. Managing a design team and providing guidance and mentoring to junior members. Delivering multiple small projects and or tasks within budget and to schedule. Communicating with clients, review and agree scope for elements of work, prepare proposals and manage project finances. About You: You will be a key member of the BG&E Engineering team, where you'll strengthen our skills and capabilities and provide support to our engineering and drafting teams. As a successful applicant you'll have: At least eight years of relevant experience, ideally within an engineering consultancy or the construction industry. Qualified to MEng level or above. Excellent time management and the ability prioritize execution of work. High level of attention to detail. Be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent level. Experience of high-rise design is preferable. Strong understanding of holistic sustainable design from a structural engineering perspective. Be familiar with embodied carbon as a design parameter and strive for solutions which are effective from a sustainability perspective. Experience in the assessment and re-use of existing structures (concrete and steel, and ideally masonry and timber). Experience of the utilisation of timber in modern structural design. Work independently and demonstrated ability to lead small teams in the preparation of design related to structures and temporary works. Strong first principles knowledge and understanding in structural engineering. Relevant design and delivery experience with reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, timber and masonry structures. Familiar with analysis and design software (Etabs, Strand7, Spacegass, RAPT, RAM Concept, SAFE, Mathcad, Tedds). Good knowledge of current building standards, analysis and codes of practice. Good understanding of BIM project requirements. Able to communicate and manage drafters to deliver compliant design. Life at BG&E Vibrant central London location (London Bridge/Bermondsey). Competitive remuneration. Be part of a team of talented, dedicated engineers who bring a unique offering to the UK market. Close links with our offices in the rest of the world. Be part of a 'can do' philosophy. Diversity and Inclusion Equality is part of BG&E's DNA.We value who you are - it begins with our values and continues through our culture - and is fostered throughout our workplaces.We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work. Wellbeing, Health and Safety We ensure our people enjoy healthy workplaces, deploy practices that reduce risk, comply with workplace Health & Safety regulations, impose zero harm to the communities that we operate in and support each other so we can all go home to safely every day.
May 08, 2024
Full time
About BG&E BG&E is an innovative, employee-owned consulting engineering business. Our team of more than 700 highly skilled people, in 15 offices across the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Middle East, design and deliver engineering solutions for clients in the Property, Transport, Ports and Marine, Water, Renewables and Defence sectors. We collaborate with leading contractors, developers, architects, planners, financiers and government agencies, to create projects that make a difference to people's lives. The Role: Our London office is looking for a Senior/Associate Structural Engineer to form a key part of a growing building engineering team.We have a varied range of project opportunities in both scale and typology, including international high rise, significant adaptive re-use schemes, detailed design work and niche architectural projects.We work with a wide range of clients including major UK developers and contractors. You will work with the Structures' Lead to deliver this varied portfolio and to assist in the management and development of the team of structural engineers and technicians, as well as liaising with the other disciplines in our team as necessary (we offer civil, façades,infrastructure and bridge engineering as well as geotechnical consultancy). As noted, the nature and type of work will be varied.You will lead and contribute to projects in various sectors at different stages (concept design, detailed design and construction).Whilst the majority of our work is UK-based, we are an international practice and often work in other geographies.Knowledge and experience of delivering work in a more global context would be welcome. We are looking for an individual with a strong base of technical skills coupled with excellent organisational and communication skills, gained in either a multi-disciplinary or engineering consultancy environment who now wants to enhance and diversify these skills within a growing organisation that will support their future development. The role will include responsibilities including: Design delivery: prepare, review and approve calculations, drawings and other documentation. Managing a design team and providing guidance and mentoring to junior members. Delivering multiple small projects and or tasks within budget and to schedule. Communicating with clients, review and agree scope for elements of work, prepare proposals and manage project finances. About You: You will be a key member of the BG&E Engineering team, where you'll strengthen our skills and capabilities and provide support to our engineering and drafting teams. As a successful applicant you'll have: At least eight years of relevant experience, ideally within an engineering consultancy or the construction industry. Qualified to MEng level or above. Excellent time management and the ability prioritize execution of work. High level of attention to detail. Be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent level. Experience of high-rise design is preferable. Strong understanding of holistic sustainable design from a structural engineering perspective. Be familiar with embodied carbon as a design parameter and strive for solutions which are effective from a sustainability perspective. Experience in the assessment and re-use of existing structures (concrete and steel, and ideally masonry and timber). Experience of the utilisation of timber in modern structural design. Work independently and demonstrated ability to lead small teams in the preparation of design related to structures and temporary works. Strong first principles knowledge and understanding in structural engineering. Relevant design and delivery experience with reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, timber and masonry structures. Familiar with analysis and design software (Etabs, Strand7, Spacegass, RAPT, RAM Concept, SAFE, Mathcad, Tedds). Good knowledge of current building standards, analysis and codes of practice. Good understanding of BIM project requirements. Able to communicate and manage drafters to deliver compliant design. Life at BG&E Vibrant central London location (London Bridge/Bermondsey). Competitive remuneration. Be part of a team of talented, dedicated engineers who bring a unique offering to the UK market. Close links with our offices in the rest of the world. Be part of a 'can do' philosophy. Diversity and Inclusion Equality is part of BG&E's DNA.We value who you are - it begins with our values and continues through our culture - and is fostered throughout our workplaces.We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work. Wellbeing, Health and Safety We ensure our people enjoy healthy workplaces, deploy practices that reduce risk, comply with workplace Health & Safety regulations, impose zero harm to the communities that we operate in and support each other so we can all go home to safely every day.
These unique and rewarding freelance audit opportunities would suit experienced experienced audit professionals that are flexible, love diverse travel experiences, supporting worthwhile causes and inspiring people. AfID is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in international NGO grant audit services for development donors such as the UN and the World Bank. Assignments would suit experienced qualified audit professionals with grant audit / management experience, ideally in a not-for-profit/ international development context Role overview. Complete international grant expenditure audits for a diverse range of projects (grant recipients) funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health or infrastructure or technical research. Assignments are 1-3 weeks in length and based across the European mainland and the developing world. These are offered on an assignment by assignment basis, one to two months in advance. Contractors can be based outside the UK Requirements Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent - 5+ years post qualified experience Grant management and audit and reporting experience with international institutions. Preference given to individuals that have worked on UN or EC grant assurance assignments Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries A real interest in international development and associated funding structures Ideally but not essential fluency in a second language such as Spanish, German, French, Arabic & Portuguese Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills in English. Resilience and adaptability Personal attributes: At least 5-10+ years of relevant audit experience Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations. Individual must be prepared to travel to challenging locations when it is deemed safe to do so. Individuals must also be able to demonstrate effective past working practices when working remotely with a range of clients.
May 07, 2024
Full time
These unique and rewarding freelance audit opportunities would suit experienced experienced audit professionals that are flexible, love diverse travel experiences, supporting worthwhile causes and inspiring people. AfID is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in international NGO grant audit services for development donors such as the UN and the World Bank. Assignments would suit experienced qualified audit professionals with grant audit / management experience, ideally in a not-for-profit/ international development context Role overview. Complete international grant expenditure audits for a diverse range of projects (grant recipients) funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health or infrastructure or technical research. Assignments are 1-3 weeks in length and based across the European mainland and the developing world. These are offered on an assignment by assignment basis, one to two months in advance. Contractors can be based outside the UK Requirements Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent - 5+ years post qualified experience Grant management and audit and reporting experience with international institutions. Preference given to individuals that have worked on UN or EC grant assurance assignments Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries A real interest in international development and associated funding structures Ideally but not essential fluency in a second language such as Spanish, German, French, Arabic & Portuguese Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills in English. Resilience and adaptability Personal attributes: At least 5-10+ years of relevant audit experience Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations. Individual must be prepared to travel to challenging locations when it is deemed safe to do so. Individuals must also be able to demonstrate effective past working practices when working remotely with a range of clients.