Brand new and exciting opportunity to join an experienced and dynamic team located in the centre of Brighton, in the heart of Sussex. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Administration Manager to join the team on a 14-month maternity cover contract. Duties will include management of the administrative team, ensuring the smooth running of the office and managing our company's general administrative activities. Reporting into our Managing Director, you will play an important and varied role in ensuring our teams run smoothly side by side and be instrumental helping the company continue to grow and run smoothly. Key Duties Managing the administration team, which consists of 2 members, as well as overseeing their workload and tasks Handling of all suppliers contact and contract renewals Planning and organisation of all company-wide events Where needed, assisting Senior Leadership with a variety of tasks and company projects Assisting in creating and maintaining office policies and procedures Developing and updating of administrative systems to ensure efficiency Generate reports, presentations, and carry out research Overseeing and supporting staff onboarding and offboarding Handling a variety of office duties including (but not limited to) monitoring and ordering of office supplies Performing general administrative tasks such as (but not limited to) diary management, meeting planning, booking travel, etc Required Skills Prior management experience is essential Proven experience as an Officer Manager and/or Administration Manager Prior administration work experience is essential Proficient in Microsoft Office Proactive attitude, with good initiative to support continuous improvement Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking Ability to prioritise work efficiently to strict timeframes Ability to work independently and unsupervised In return you will receive A competitive salary Excellent company benefits Hybrid working and flexible working hours Our office is in Runway East, which is an incredible co-working space in Brighton and just over 5 minutes walk from Brighton station An inclusive environment, with a commitment to diversity Volunteering in the community (we most recently did a beach clean) Casual dress code If you have the skills and experience for this opportunity and the ambition to take on this position, please apply today. If successful, the next steps will be a confidential video call with our Head of Operations. About Haybury Haybury is an award-winning boutique Executive Search firm working within life sciences. We provide a tailored and expert service of the highest quality to both our candidates and clients. At Haybury we put our people first and pride ourselves in being an inclusive employer who champions our team to reach their full potential, as well as offer some fantastic benefits!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Brand new and exciting opportunity to join an experienced and dynamic team located in the centre of Brighton, in the heart of Sussex. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Administration Manager to join the team on a 14-month maternity cover contract. Duties will include management of the administrative team, ensuring the smooth running of the office and managing our company's general administrative activities. Reporting into our Managing Director, you will play an important and varied role in ensuring our teams run smoothly side by side and be instrumental helping the company continue to grow and run smoothly. Key Duties Managing the administration team, which consists of 2 members, as well as overseeing their workload and tasks Handling of all suppliers contact and contract renewals Planning and organisation of all company-wide events Where needed, assisting Senior Leadership with a variety of tasks and company projects Assisting in creating and maintaining office policies and procedures Developing and updating of administrative systems to ensure efficiency Generate reports, presentations, and carry out research Overseeing and supporting staff onboarding and offboarding Handling a variety of office duties including (but not limited to) monitoring and ordering of office supplies Performing general administrative tasks such as (but not limited to) diary management, meeting planning, booking travel, etc Required Skills Prior management experience is essential Proven experience as an Officer Manager and/or Administration Manager Prior administration work experience is essential Proficient in Microsoft Office Proactive attitude, with good initiative to support continuous improvement Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking Ability to prioritise work efficiently to strict timeframes Ability to work independently and unsupervised In return you will receive A competitive salary Excellent company benefits Hybrid working and flexible working hours Our office is in Runway East, which is an incredible co-working space in Brighton and just over 5 minutes walk from Brighton station An inclusive environment, with a commitment to diversity Volunteering in the community (we most recently did a beach clean) Casual dress code If you have the skills and experience for this opportunity and the ambition to take on this position, please apply today. If successful, the next steps will be a confidential video call with our Head of Operations. About Haybury Haybury is an award-winning boutique Executive Search firm working within life sciences. We provide a tailored and expert service of the highest quality to both our candidates and clients. At Haybury we put our people first and pride ourselves in being an inclusive employer who champions our team to reach their full potential, as well as offer some fantastic benefits!
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South West Midlands Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Coleshill, West Midlands Date Posted: 10.04.2024 We have an incredible new opportunity for a Project Director to lead the overall technical strategy and development management on a new multi-branded scheme of up to 2,200 dwellings to be delivered through a Joint Venture Partnership, based at our South West Midlands office in Coleshill. Reporting to the Regional Technical Director, you will provide leadership, strategic vision and direction to the business to ensure that the strategies and objectives, alongside the forecast and financial management, are developed and achieved through its operations whilst managing the technical delivery with a strong focus on pre construction management. The Project Director will be responsible for the overall operational management of the scheme to ensure the interests of the Joint Venture Partnership are maintained and promoted at all times. You will also ensure the general motivation, wellbeing and continued incentive of all Company employees. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality You will have held a Senior Management or Divisional Director role with significant experiencein the Housebuilding industry. An understanding of external influences affecting the housing and property markets. You will have been involved in the preparation, presentation and achievement of a forecastand part of an annual budget which is in line with a project's targets. Ability to formulate strategic options for large projects. Ability to manage multiple objectives over short, medium and long-term time horizons. Ability to see the interconnection between actions to avoid unintended consequencesand to balance potentially conflicting objectives. Ability to communicate how micro and macro initiatives contribute to wider strategicobjectives of the project. Ability to drive desired outcomes from multi discipline teams. Managing performanceusing a balance of challenge and support. Ability to achieve sustainable out performance, by understanding key drivers andreinforcing positive actions and behaviours. Ability to communicate performance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring thatkey measures are understood and acted upon. Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders (suppliers / customers / employees)at all levels to gain desired responses, ensuring that tone and content reflect theaudience but are consistent in message. Managing all relationships to reinforce strategic position, brand reputation and financial Maintaining a positive working relationship with Board members and managing thedifferent drivers of the parties to support each other with business growth and performance. You will have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate colleagues at all levels towards the project objectives Experience of managing large scale, complex mixed-use regeneration projects from first principles to delivery. Able to communicate effectively and confidentially with a range of internal and external stakeholders More about the Project Director role You will help colleagues build and lead effective, high performing management teams ensuring all aspects of processes are met and run smoothly and efficiently to ensure that the financial forecast and production targets are achieved for the Joint VentureYou will support the Directors and management teams, ensuring that all areas of the JV are working collaboratively and consistentlyYou will assist with the Health and Safety aspects of the JV to ensure that adequate provisions, plans, reporting and actions are in place to ensure that the project adheres to both Group policy and HSE requirementsYou will develop and maintain positive working relationships with fellow Directors, to support each other with the JV performanceYou will liaise with the JV board as to the day to day operations of the JV. You will be key in preparing material for the Monthly Board Pack, to present in Board Meetings with the Joint Venture Representatives and Board MembersYou will ensure that all Group policies, procedures and disciplines are adhered to throughout the Company and that the Company complies with all statutory requirementsManaging the JV Projects through feasibility, site assembly, planning, land drawdownManaging the professional team to design efficient and viable development proposals that meet the constraints of the site, applicable planning policies and JV objectivesFull focus on delivering the JV objectives and the ability to make decisions at a strategic level; as the Project Executive you are accountable for making day-to-day decisions which affect the wider projectYou will have a strong rapport as a people manager, with the ability to lead a high-performing team across the entire operational function, even when reporting lines are dottedA breadth of technical and industry knowledge, being commercially aware and financially astute to assist with the P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and cost control for the Joint Venture (supported by the shadow board)A dynamic, driven, and approachable personality with excellent people management skills; the ability to lead by example and set high standards and effective KPIs that will deliver operational excellence.You are able to establish the JV business controls and are able to measure and monitor these to ensure the effective application of such controls to drive business efficiencyYou have the ability to work with and influence others within the wider JV to ensure that best practices are shared to aid the JV in achieving its overall objectivesYou will have the ability to formulate the Joint Venture strategy, identifying key dr
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South West Midlands Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Coleshill, West Midlands Date Posted: 10.04.2024 We have an incredible new opportunity for a Project Director to lead the overall technical strategy and development management on a new multi-branded scheme of up to 2,200 dwellings to be delivered through a Joint Venture Partnership, based at our South West Midlands office in Coleshill. Reporting to the Regional Technical Director, you will provide leadership, strategic vision and direction to the business to ensure that the strategies and objectives, alongside the forecast and financial management, are developed and achieved through its operations whilst managing the technical delivery with a strong focus on pre construction management. The Project Director will be responsible for the overall operational management of the scheme to ensure the interests of the Joint Venture Partnership are maintained and promoted at all times. You will also ensure the general motivation, wellbeing and continued incentive of all Company employees. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality You will have held a Senior Management or Divisional Director role with significant experiencein the Housebuilding industry. An understanding of external influences affecting the housing and property markets. You will have been involved in the preparation, presentation and achievement of a forecastand part of an annual budget which is in line with a project's targets. Ability to formulate strategic options for large projects. Ability to manage multiple objectives over short, medium and long-term time horizons. Ability to see the interconnection between actions to avoid unintended consequencesand to balance potentially conflicting objectives. Ability to communicate how micro and macro initiatives contribute to wider strategicobjectives of the project. Ability to drive desired outcomes from multi discipline teams. Managing performanceusing a balance of challenge and support. Ability to achieve sustainable out performance, by understanding key drivers andreinforcing positive actions and behaviours. Ability to communicate performance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring thatkey measures are understood and acted upon. Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders (suppliers / customers / employees)at all levels to gain desired responses, ensuring that tone and content reflect theaudience but are consistent in message. Managing all relationships to reinforce strategic position, brand reputation and financial Maintaining a positive working relationship with Board members and managing thedifferent drivers of the parties to support each other with business growth and performance. You will have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate colleagues at all levels towards the project objectives Experience of managing large scale, complex mixed-use regeneration projects from first principles to delivery. Able to communicate effectively and confidentially with a range of internal and external stakeholders More about the Project Director role You will help colleagues build and lead effective, high performing management teams ensuring all aspects of processes are met and run smoothly and efficiently to ensure that the financial forecast and production targets are achieved for the Joint VentureYou will support the Directors and management teams, ensuring that all areas of the JV are working collaboratively and consistentlyYou will assist with the Health and Safety aspects of the JV to ensure that adequate provisions, plans, reporting and actions are in place to ensure that the project adheres to both Group policy and HSE requirementsYou will develop and maintain positive working relationships with fellow Directors, to support each other with the JV performanceYou will liaise with the JV board as to the day to day operations of the JV. You will be key in preparing material for the Monthly Board Pack, to present in Board Meetings with the Joint Venture Representatives and Board MembersYou will ensure that all Group policies, procedures and disciplines are adhered to throughout the Company and that the Company complies with all statutory requirementsManaging the JV Projects through feasibility, site assembly, planning, land drawdownManaging the professional team to design efficient and viable development proposals that meet the constraints of the site, applicable planning policies and JV objectivesFull focus on delivering the JV objectives and the ability to make decisions at a strategic level; as the Project Executive you are accountable for making day-to-day decisions which affect the wider projectYou will have a strong rapport as a people manager, with the ability to lead a high-performing team across the entire operational function, even when reporting lines are dottedA breadth of technical and industry knowledge, being commercially aware and financially astute to assist with the P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and cost control for the Joint Venture (supported by the shadow board)A dynamic, driven, and approachable personality with excellent people management skills; the ability to lead by example and set high standards and effective KPIs that will deliver operational excellence.You are able to establish the JV business controls and are able to measure and monitor these to ensure the effective application of such controls to drive business efficiencyYou have the ability to work with and influence others within the wider JV to ensure that best practices are shared to aid the JV in achieving its overall objectivesYou will have the ability to formulate the Joint Venture strategy, identifying key dr
My client, a growing financial organisation is on the lookout for a talented Senior Project Manager to join their hybrid working team in Blackpool. If you thrive in a fast-paced, agile setting and are passionate about shaping project delivery functions, then this could be the role for you! This is a new team that includes a Director of Project Delivery (The hiring manager), a Junior Project Manage click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
My client, a growing financial organisation is on the lookout for a talented Senior Project Manager to join their hybrid working team in Blackpool. If you thrive in a fast-paced, agile setting and are passionate about shaping project delivery functions, then this could be the role for you! This is a new team that includes a Director of Project Delivery (The hiring manager), a Junior Project Manage click apply for full job details
My client, a growing financial organisation is on the lookout for a talented Change & Project Delivery Lead to join their hybrid working team in Blackpool. If you thrive in a fast-paced, agile setting and are passionate about shaping project delivery functions, then this could be the role for you! This is a new team that includes a Director of Project Delivery (The hiring manager), a Junior Project Manager, and a Junior BA. There are currently at least 5 large programs running, and they're looking for someone eager to manage projects from start to finish. Working structure: Hybrid / 3 days in the office (in Blackpool), 2 days remote working. Role Overview:As a Change & Project Delivery Lead (a fancy name for a Senior Project Manager) you will play a pivotal role in shaping project details, ensuring value addition, and driving tangible outcomes. We're seeking an analytical individual who can craft business cases, define solution options, and navigate change management effectively. Your ability to analyse business problems, identify root causes, and lead projects to success will be paramount. Key Requirements:Proven expertise in managing Time, Cost & Quality to ensure efficient and successful project delivery.Established track record in developing effective delivery processes, maintaining high standards, and meticulous attention to detail.Proficiency in scoping projects, creating resource plans, schedules, and solution designs with clarity and risk mitigation strategies.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey delivery knowledge and insights.Strong technical and business acumen, ideally with a background in IT, Debt Purchase, Financial Services, or Continuous Improvement (desirable)Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with experience in methodologies like Continuous Improvement DMAIC. Responsibilities:Lead delivery of multiple projects across diverse teams, managing risks and engaging stakeholders effectively.Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to scope, plan, forecast, and estimate project delivery.Serve as a bridge between business SMEs and technical solutions teams, ensuring seamless project delivery.Participate in various methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and Continuous Improvement.Engage with challenging stakeholders up to the C Suite level, providing regular project updates.Ensure accountability across teams, meet deadlines, and facilitate effective communication.Lead Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, refinements, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planning. If you're ready to make an impact and drive change in a dynamic environment, apply now to join our Project Delivery team! Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK's fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies. People. Technology. Connected. Connexa Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
My client, a growing financial organisation is on the lookout for a talented Change & Project Delivery Lead to join their hybrid working team in Blackpool. If you thrive in a fast-paced, agile setting and are passionate about shaping project delivery functions, then this could be the role for you! This is a new team that includes a Director of Project Delivery (The hiring manager), a Junior Project Manager, and a Junior BA. There are currently at least 5 large programs running, and they're looking for someone eager to manage projects from start to finish. Working structure: Hybrid / 3 days in the office (in Blackpool), 2 days remote working. Role Overview:As a Change & Project Delivery Lead (a fancy name for a Senior Project Manager) you will play a pivotal role in shaping project details, ensuring value addition, and driving tangible outcomes. We're seeking an analytical individual who can craft business cases, define solution options, and navigate change management effectively. Your ability to analyse business problems, identify root causes, and lead projects to success will be paramount. Key Requirements:Proven expertise in managing Time, Cost & Quality to ensure efficient and successful project delivery.Established track record in developing effective delivery processes, maintaining high standards, and meticulous attention to detail.Proficiency in scoping projects, creating resource plans, schedules, and solution designs with clarity and risk mitigation strategies.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey delivery knowledge and insights.Strong technical and business acumen, ideally with a background in IT, Debt Purchase, Financial Services, or Continuous Improvement (desirable)Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with experience in methodologies like Continuous Improvement DMAIC. Responsibilities:Lead delivery of multiple projects across diverse teams, managing risks and engaging stakeholders effectively.Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to scope, plan, forecast, and estimate project delivery.Serve as a bridge between business SMEs and technical solutions teams, ensuring seamless project delivery.Participate in various methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and Continuous Improvement.Engage with challenging stakeholders up to the C Suite level, providing regular project updates.Ensure accountability across teams, meet deadlines, and facilitate effective communication.Lead Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, refinements, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planning. If you're ready to make an impact and drive change in a dynamic environment, apply now to join our Project Delivery team! Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK's fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies. People. Technology. Connected. Connexa Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
JOB TITLE: Software Engineer Team Manager SALARY: £86,964 - £102,310 LOCATION: Edinburgh HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at our Edinburgh location. About this opportunity Come join LBG's Protection Platform, where we help our customers plan for the unexpected events in life. Our life and critical illness products help thousands of people every year. Help us build on our brand new strategic architecture to help even more. We are a talented and welcoming team - come make us even better. You're a software engineer team lead with experience in Enterprise JavaScript, both front and back-end. You can rapidly assimilate domain knowledge and apply this in a sophisticated technical environment. You can productively collaborate. You manage people, supporting and growing their careers. You build teams that always deliver. About us We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive. What you'll need You will be expected to spend up to half your time managing colleagues. Hence a passion for encouraging, mentoring & motivating those around you is essential. Technically, you must have proven experience leading Software Engineers in: Enterprise JavaScript/Typescript - React.js and Node.js Automated testing Microservices using OpenAPI and Kubernetes And any experience of these would be really useful Nest.js Enterprise integrations and infrastructure Build and deployment technologies for private and public cloud About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
JOB TITLE: Software Engineer Team Manager SALARY: £86,964 - £102,310 LOCATION: Edinburgh HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at our Edinburgh location. About this opportunity Come join LBG's Protection Platform, where we help our customers plan for the unexpected events in life. Our life and critical illness products help thousands of people every year. Help us build on our brand new strategic architecture to help even more. We are a talented and welcoming team - come make us even better. You're a software engineer team lead with experience in Enterprise JavaScript, both front and back-end. You can rapidly assimilate domain knowledge and apply this in a sophisticated technical environment. You can productively collaborate. You manage people, supporting and growing their careers. You build teams that always deliver. About us We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive. What you'll need You will be expected to spend up to half your time managing colleagues. Hence a passion for encouraging, mentoring & motivating those around you is essential. Technically, you must have proven experience leading Software Engineers in: Enterprise JavaScript/Typescript - React.js and Node.js Automated testing Microservices using OpenAPI and Kubernetes And any experience of these would be really useful Nest.js Enterprise integrations and infrastructure Build and deployment technologies for private and public cloud About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.
Mainframe Database Administrator x2 Lloyds Banking Group Location: Edinburgh or London Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office and the rest from home Working Hours - Please note that this role will require you to be on call outside of normal working hours on a rota system. Salary & Benefits: £62,874 to £89,859 per annum (location AND experience dependent), plus on-call bonus, plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, flexible benefits package, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Where does the role sit in Lloyds? We're the Mainframe Services Teams! We're the team that looks after the customer data for the whole of Lloyds Banking Group. Our mission is to make this data available for the right purpose with the appropriate confidentiality and always ensuring a phenomenal engineering experience, performances, resilience, and integrity. The systems we support, underpin almost everything we do as Lloyds Banking Group. We maintain these systems with the highest standard, with an ambition to take ownership of the operational support 24/7 using site reliability engineering (SRE) principles. What will you focus on in this role? As a Mainframe DBA you'll be one of the technical authorities for this area and act as SME for relevant systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll configure and maintain products and services according to Group standards and policies (and to agreed service levels), while assisting with the delivery of projects within the teams' focus - this includes out of hours. Additionally, you'll provide technical support (including incident and problem resolution for systems and processes in complex environments) Specific activities you could carry out may include; Support and implement changes to our estate within LBG as required. Resolution of incidents and problems across the LBG estate in line with LBG KPI's. Lead the Sign-off that solution/service is fit for Production environment as part of Gateway, working effectively with the project teams to ensure an efficient handover to support. Represent our support team in WAR room/conference calls with incident management and technical teams collaborating to restore service. Support testing cycles and cycling this back with collaboration to test managers on results Provide 24x7 support and provide support for projects and team workload as the need arises. Work effectively with the wider Mainframe teams in order to run the smooth transition of projects into live service. Provide consultancy skills to Application teams as required. What we're looking for in your application; We'd welcome applicants from diverse cultural and industry backgrounds and believe this is critical to success. This is a niche technical role, so as a minimum to be considered for shortlisting we need to see evidence of the following in your CV; Career background having already be an experienced Mainframe Db2 DBA. Experience of performance tuning and diagnosis. Expert Db2 knowledge on the Mainframe Strong delivery experience ideally operating in multifaceted IT environments or companies. Commercial and interpersonal awareness of how to work with 3rd Parties. About working for us; Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our Mainframe team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Mainframe Database Administrator x2 Lloyds Banking Group Location: Edinburgh or London Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office and the rest from home Working Hours - Please note that this role will require you to be on call outside of normal working hours on a rota system. Salary & Benefits: £62,874 to £89,859 per annum (location AND experience dependent), plus on-call bonus, plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, flexible benefits package, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Where does the role sit in Lloyds? We're the Mainframe Services Teams! We're the team that looks after the customer data for the whole of Lloyds Banking Group. Our mission is to make this data available for the right purpose with the appropriate confidentiality and always ensuring a phenomenal engineering experience, performances, resilience, and integrity. The systems we support, underpin almost everything we do as Lloyds Banking Group. We maintain these systems with the highest standard, with an ambition to take ownership of the operational support 24/7 using site reliability engineering (SRE) principles. What will you focus on in this role? As a Mainframe DBA you'll be one of the technical authorities for this area and act as SME for relevant systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll configure and maintain products and services according to Group standards and policies (and to agreed service levels), while assisting with the delivery of projects within the teams' focus - this includes out of hours. Additionally, you'll provide technical support (including incident and problem resolution for systems and processes in complex environments) Specific activities you could carry out may include; Support and implement changes to our estate within LBG as required. Resolution of incidents and problems across the LBG estate in line with LBG KPI's. Lead the Sign-off that solution/service is fit for Production environment as part of Gateway, working effectively with the project teams to ensure an efficient handover to support. Represent our support team in WAR room/conference calls with incident management and technical teams collaborating to restore service. Support testing cycles and cycling this back with collaboration to test managers on results Provide 24x7 support and provide support for projects and team workload as the need arises. Work effectively with the wider Mainframe teams in order to run the smooth transition of projects into live service. Provide consultancy skills to Application teams as required. What we're looking for in your application; We'd welcome applicants from diverse cultural and industry backgrounds and believe this is critical to success. This is a niche technical role, so as a minimum to be considered for shortlisting we need to see evidence of the following in your CV; Career background having already be an experienced Mainframe Db2 DBA. Experience of performance tuning and diagnosis. Expert Db2 knowledge on the Mainframe Strong delivery experience ideally operating in multifaceted IT environments or companies. Commercial and interpersonal awareness of how to work with 3rd Parties. About working for us; Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our Mainframe team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you
Transport Planner/Manager required. Our client is a leading regional supplier and transporter of heavy construction and excavation materials and equipment. They specialize in transporting tippers, crushers, tractors, and excavators to various construction sites. Our client is currently involved in exciting projects, including HS2, and we are looking for a skilled Senior Transport Operations person to join the team. Due to the company continuing to grow they are seeking an experienced Senior Transport Operations person to oversee and manage their transportation operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the transportation of heavy construction and excavation equipment, ensuring efficient scheduling, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Transport Planner/Manager - Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and oversee the transportation of heavy construction and excavation equipment, including tippers, crushers, tractors, and excavators. Develop and implement efficient transportation schedules to ensure timely delivery of equipment to construction sites. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation governing the transportation of heavy equipment, including vehicle weight limits and road safety standards. Liaise with drivers, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate transportation logistics and resolve any issues that may arise. Monitor and track transportation operations to identify areas for improvement and optimize efficiency. Maintain accurate records of transportation activities, including vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, and driver logs. Provide leadership and support to transportation staff, including training, performance management, and development. Transport Planner/Manager - Requirements: Previous experience in a similar role within the transportation or construction industry, with specific experience in tippers and plant machinery transport. Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and legislation, particularly relating to heavy equipment transportation. Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple transportation activities simultaneously. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with drivers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing transportation staff and overseeing day-to-day operations. Flexibility to work Monday to Friday, with the option of different start and finish times. Transport Planner/Manager - Benefits: Salary between £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience 28 days holiday, including bank holidays Monday - Friday 08:00am - 17:00 or 09:00am to 18:00 (Flexible) Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Transport Planner/Manager required. Our client is a leading regional supplier and transporter of heavy construction and excavation materials and equipment. They specialize in transporting tippers, crushers, tractors, and excavators to various construction sites. Our client is currently involved in exciting projects, including HS2, and we are looking for a skilled Senior Transport Operations person to join the team. Due to the company continuing to grow they are seeking an experienced Senior Transport Operations person to oversee and manage their transportation operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the transportation of heavy construction and excavation equipment, ensuring efficient scheduling, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Transport Planner/Manager - Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and oversee the transportation of heavy construction and excavation equipment, including tippers, crushers, tractors, and excavators. Develop and implement efficient transportation schedules to ensure timely delivery of equipment to construction sites. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation governing the transportation of heavy equipment, including vehicle weight limits and road safety standards. Liaise with drivers, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate transportation logistics and resolve any issues that may arise. Monitor and track transportation operations to identify areas for improvement and optimize efficiency. Maintain accurate records of transportation activities, including vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, and driver logs. Provide leadership and support to transportation staff, including training, performance management, and development. Transport Planner/Manager - Requirements: Previous experience in a similar role within the transportation or construction industry, with specific experience in tippers and plant machinery transport. Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and legislation, particularly relating to heavy equipment transportation. Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple transportation activities simultaneously. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with drivers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing transportation staff and overseeing day-to-day operations. Flexibility to work Monday to Friday, with the option of different start and finish times. Transport Planner/Manager - Benefits: Salary between £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience 28 days holiday, including bank holidays Monday - Friday 08:00am - 17:00 or 09:00am to 18:00 (Flexible) Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
Hybrid managing admin Team in Nottingham Independent Financial Planner Development to cover admin team across other sites Fram are working with an independent financial planning firm with offices in across the UK. Due to a growth within the firm, they are looking for a Head of Administration to take responsibility for the management and centralisation of the administration teams. Initially, working with the Nottingham office the role could develop into managing a further site in Preston where you would effectively align administrative support to the Financial Planners. The role is to ensure that the admin team are operating effectively by training, managing, and providing support to a team of administrative personnel. This support function is an integral and very important part of the delivery of advice services by the Advisers to their valued clients. Candidates must have an administration manager background within financial services, working a in IFA or wealth management environment. Key responsibilities Hiring and training new administrative employees Evaluating the administrative department regularly and implementing improvements Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and devising ways to streamline processes. Managing the integration and change of administrative services across locations. Delegating specific projects to administrative employees Preparing and reviewing reports Liaising between administrative staff and senior management Evaluating administrative staff on an annual or biannual basis Assessing staff performance and providing coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency The successful candidate will work very closely with the Admin team, key stakeholders, Advisers, Paraplanners, and Operations to support the delivery of advice to the Adviser's clients. The office environment is busy, and the role can be challenging, so the successful candidate needs to be able to work as part of a team and adapt to changing requirements. Good communication skills will be important, as is the accuracy of output and working to agreed timescales. Candidates need to be computer literate with MS Office Suite experience, ideally with experience of IO, though not essential, and able to adapt to new ways of working.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Hybrid managing admin Team in Nottingham Independent Financial Planner Development to cover admin team across other sites Fram are working with an independent financial planning firm with offices in across the UK. Due to a growth within the firm, they are looking for a Head of Administration to take responsibility for the management and centralisation of the administration teams. Initially, working with the Nottingham office the role could develop into managing a further site in Preston where you would effectively align administrative support to the Financial Planners. The role is to ensure that the admin team are operating effectively by training, managing, and providing support to a team of administrative personnel. This support function is an integral and very important part of the delivery of advice services by the Advisers to their valued clients. Candidates must have an administration manager background within financial services, working a in IFA or wealth management environment. Key responsibilities Hiring and training new administrative employees Evaluating the administrative department regularly and implementing improvements Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and devising ways to streamline processes. Managing the integration and change of administrative services across locations. Delegating specific projects to administrative employees Preparing and reviewing reports Liaising between administrative staff and senior management Evaluating administrative staff on an annual or biannual basis Assessing staff performance and providing coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency The successful candidate will work very closely with the Admin team, key stakeholders, Advisers, Paraplanners, and Operations to support the delivery of advice to the Adviser's clients. The office environment is busy, and the role can be challenging, so the successful candidate needs to be able to work as part of a team and adapt to changing requirements. Good communication skills will be important, as is the accuracy of output and working to agreed timescales. Candidates need to be computer literate with MS Office Suite experience, ideally with experience of IO, though not essential, and able to adapt to new ways of working.
Would you like to join a company nominated by Forbes as one of the top 500 companies in the World to work for? Do you want to start a career in a company that really makes difference? We are looking for a Spanish or Portuguese speaking Customer Service Manager to join a Global, award-winning company based in Watford. The Customer Service Manager will be overseeing a team of 15 Spanish and Portuguese speaking executives and must be able to speak English and either Spanish or Portuguese fluently. This position would suit someone who is committed, ambitious and looking to join a company who are well established in the market. The company offer a generous benefits package including 30 days of annual leave + bank holidays, an annual bonus, private healthcare, and other financial allowances. About the role: The Customer Service Manager will be responsible for a team of 15 executives. The role involves ensuring that support is provided to customers in an effective, timely and exceptional manner. The Manager is responsible for the team engagement and progression, ensuring that the team have the access to the resources they need to provide the exceptional level of customer service required. The Manager works alongside the rest of the senior leadership teams within the business including working closely with 4 customer service managers in sister teams. The office has great public transport links and free onsite parking so is suitable for any commuter. The team work on a hybrid basis, Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00 Duties to include: Ensuring the team are delivering exceptional customer support through all communication mediums Analysing processes, planning, and implementing change Continuous improvement of procedures Create and analyse reports and present data Operational forecasting Developing members of the team through training Overseeing the recruitment of new members into the team Setting KPI's and ensuring team members achieve them Support the team to prioritise workloads Manage the implementation of new computer systems to improve ways of working Candidate Requirements: To have Manager / Supervisor / Team Leader experience in an office-based environment To be fluent in English and at least one of the following languages - Spanish or Portuguese To have experience using CRM systems and be proficient in all MS Office programs including Excel Experience in people management, project management and change management Be a critical thinker and able to collect, process and analyse data Be able to lead a team effectively and strive to create a working environment where people thrive Be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment. Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Would you like to join a company nominated by Forbes as one of the top 500 companies in the World to work for? Do you want to start a career in a company that really makes difference? We are looking for a Spanish or Portuguese speaking Customer Service Manager to join a Global, award-winning company based in Watford. The Customer Service Manager will be overseeing a team of 15 Spanish and Portuguese speaking executives and must be able to speak English and either Spanish or Portuguese fluently. This position would suit someone who is committed, ambitious and looking to join a company who are well established in the market. The company offer a generous benefits package including 30 days of annual leave + bank holidays, an annual bonus, private healthcare, and other financial allowances. About the role: The Customer Service Manager will be responsible for a team of 15 executives. The role involves ensuring that support is provided to customers in an effective, timely and exceptional manner. The Manager is responsible for the team engagement and progression, ensuring that the team have the access to the resources they need to provide the exceptional level of customer service required. The Manager works alongside the rest of the senior leadership teams within the business including working closely with 4 customer service managers in sister teams. The office has great public transport links and free onsite parking so is suitable for any commuter. The team work on a hybrid basis, Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00 Duties to include: Ensuring the team are delivering exceptional customer support through all communication mediums Analysing processes, planning, and implementing change Continuous improvement of procedures Create and analyse reports and present data Operational forecasting Developing members of the team through training Overseeing the recruitment of new members into the team Setting KPI's and ensuring team members achieve them Support the team to prioritise workloads Manage the implementation of new computer systems to improve ways of working Candidate Requirements: To have Manager / Supervisor / Team Leader experience in an office-based environment To be fluent in English and at least one of the following languages - Spanish or Portuguese To have experience using CRM systems and be proficient in all MS Office programs including Excel Experience in people management, project management and change management Be a critical thinker and able to collect, process and analyse data Be able to lead a team effectively and strive to create a working environment where people thrive Be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment. Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.
Senior Agile Delivery Manager: Pay up to £75,748, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. We love to talk Agile. What's your favourite approach? Scrum, Kanban, Lean or something else? Can you create psychologically safe spaces, remove barriers, and get the best out of people? Love learning? You'll have access to paid-for training and development, including qualifications from scrum.org, IC-Agile and other bodies. This is not a traditional project management role. We're looking for a passionate Senior Agile Delivery Manager, who has experience of delivering software in an agile environment and enabling a multi-disciplinary team through different phases. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's biggest government department. 110,000 colleagues deliver services and support to over 25 million people every day, and we make payment worth over £195bn a year. Our expert DWP Digital community is transforming those products and services using the best tech, tooling, and innovative thinking. We're making government services simpler and easier to access and cheaper to run and making DWP work better. Delivering with People. Our Agile Delivery Managers enable high-performing digital teams to create, build, innovate and deliver. We create psychologically safe spaces where digital experts can be at their best. You'll use your agile expertise to build a culture of continuous improvement with high performing teams. You'll promote user-centred design, applying it to the software development lifecycle. It's a complex landscape and you'll need your skills as a persuasive and engaging communicator. You'll solve cross-cutting problems and use your experience of delivery to get the job done. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team with the Product Manager and the Tech Lead, creating prototypes to validate concepts within tight timeframes and collaborate with stakeholders. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You'll have experience of delivering software in an agile environment in multiple phases with an understanding of Agile principles and practices. Ability to promote a culture of psychological safety in teams, managing team dynamics. You will have experience of coaching and developing others, taking ownership of your own development. Exemplary leadership skills with a track record of motivating high performing teams. Experience of procuring and managing external suppliers, driving value and performance to achieve outcomes. Details. Wages. Perks. You'll join us in our digital hub in Westminster, London. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model, so you can expect to be in the office some of the time and at home some of the time. In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £75,748. You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth up to £20,000 a year. You'll also generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Agile Delivery Manager: Pay up to £75,748, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. We love to talk Agile. What's your favourite approach? Scrum, Kanban, Lean or something else? Can you create psychologically safe spaces, remove barriers, and get the best out of people? Love learning? You'll have access to paid-for training and development, including qualifications from scrum.org, IC-Agile and other bodies. This is not a traditional project management role. We're looking for a passionate Senior Agile Delivery Manager, who has experience of delivering software in an agile environment and enabling a multi-disciplinary team through different phases. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's biggest government department. 110,000 colleagues deliver services and support to over 25 million people every day, and we make payment worth over £195bn a year. Our expert DWP Digital community is transforming those products and services using the best tech, tooling, and innovative thinking. We're making government services simpler and easier to access and cheaper to run and making DWP work better. Delivering with People. Our Agile Delivery Managers enable high-performing digital teams to create, build, innovate and deliver. We create psychologically safe spaces where digital experts can be at their best. You'll use your agile expertise to build a culture of continuous improvement with high performing teams. You'll promote user-centred design, applying it to the software development lifecycle. It's a complex landscape and you'll need your skills as a persuasive and engaging communicator. You'll solve cross-cutting problems and use your experience of delivery to get the job done. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team with the Product Manager and the Tech Lead, creating prototypes to validate concepts within tight timeframes and collaborate with stakeholders. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You'll have experience of delivering software in an agile environment in multiple phases with an understanding of Agile principles and practices. Ability to promote a culture of psychological safety in teams, managing team dynamics. You will have experience of coaching and developing others, taking ownership of your own development. Exemplary leadership skills with a track record of motivating high performing teams. Experience of procuring and managing external suppliers, driving value and performance to achieve outcomes. Details. Wages. Perks. You'll join us in our digital hub in Westminster, London. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model, so you can expect to be in the office some of the time and at home some of the time. In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £75,748. You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth up to £20,000 a year. You'll also generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Project Management? If you are organised, competent, dependable and can communicate well and motivate those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Project Manager. We specialise in placing candidates within the project sector using our career progression and placement program. Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience project worker as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles. Qualified Project Managers can easily earn between £450-£1,000 per day working on contracted positions and average salaries for lower level and entry level positions are also extremely lucrative and in high demand. Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Project Managers: Project Administrator - £26,000 Project Coordinator - £33,000 Junior Project Manager - £36,500 PRINCE2 Project Manager - £61,500 Senior Project Manager - £70,000 Using our experience in providing project management training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the Project Management sector. The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK and European project sector. Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below. Step 1 - APM (Association for Project Management) Qualification The first step is completing the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) This professional industry-recognised qualification teaches you the fundamental principles of the project profession. The APM are the only chartered project management group in the world. Study time for the qualification is approximately 20 hours and qualification achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a 1hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a Chartered Project Professional with additional study and experience. Step 2 - PRINCE2 Foundation PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management. It is a process driven methodology and often referred to as a waterfall methodology. Study time is approximately 15-20 hours and qualification obtained through a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. Step 3 - Project Management Simulation With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have the opportunity to make your way through a simulated project which shadows a project manager. These projects and scenarios are based on real world project and scenarios. Once completed, our tutor will grade your work and issue a certificate of completion. Step 4 - Recruitment Support Now you are qualified for an entry level project management position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first role in the project management sector. We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.9 Trustscore on Trustpilot. Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector. They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need. Our money back guarantee If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams. However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months. Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped. What Now? To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Project Management career aspirations. We look forward to receiving your new application and putting you on the pathway to a new and financially rewarding career in project management.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Project Management? If you are organised, competent, dependable and can communicate well and motivate those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Project Manager. We specialise in placing candidates within the project sector using our career progression and placement program. Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience project worker as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles. Qualified Project Managers can easily earn between £450-£1,000 per day working on contracted positions and average salaries for lower level and entry level positions are also extremely lucrative and in high demand. Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Project Managers: Project Administrator - £26,000 Project Coordinator - £33,000 Junior Project Manager - £36,500 PRINCE2 Project Manager - £61,500 Senior Project Manager - £70,000 Using our experience in providing project management training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the Project Management sector. The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK and European project sector. Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below. Step 1 - APM (Association for Project Management) Qualification The first step is completing the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) This professional industry-recognised qualification teaches you the fundamental principles of the project profession. The APM are the only chartered project management group in the world. Study time for the qualification is approximately 20 hours and qualification achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a 1hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a Chartered Project Professional with additional study and experience. Step 2 - PRINCE2 Foundation PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management. It is a process driven methodology and often referred to as a waterfall methodology. Study time is approximately 15-20 hours and qualification obtained through a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. Step 3 - Project Management Simulation With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have the opportunity to make your way through a simulated project which shadows a project manager. These projects and scenarios are based on real world project and scenarios. Once completed, our tutor will grade your work and issue a certificate of completion. Step 4 - Recruitment Support Now you are qualified for an entry level project management position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first role in the project management sector. We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.9 Trustscore on Trustpilot. Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector. They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need. Our money back guarantee If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams. However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months. Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped. What Now? To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Project Management career aspirations. We look forward to receiving your new application and putting you on the pathway to a new and financially rewarding career in project management.
JOB TITLE: Senior Developer SALARY: £66,861 - £74,290 LOCATION(S): Dundee HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at our offices. Our team We're on a journey to build the bank of the future, and we need your help! We've an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Developer and play a leading role in helping to grow our Wealth and Pensions business. You'd be helping us bring together the strengths of Lloyds Banking Group with one of the UK's fastest growing financial services businesses and one of the leading retirement solutions providers in the UK - Embark Group. We're looking to bring a keen focus to our wealth and investment product offerings to help our customers achieve their financial goals. Through our acquisition of Embark, we'll seek to improve how we serve and support our customers through modern, easy to use, ground breaking technology. This opportunity is the next exciting piece of the jigsaw for LBG and you could be part of it! Core purpose of the role A Developer with a solid IT background and expert skills in Engineering. This is a leadership level role and will blend both deep domain and technical expertise and great passion for mentoring people in a "player-coach" model. They will also lead and participate in Engineering Guilds and Working Groups to actively promote the brand in LBG. Takes ownership for delivering a prescribed budget for own area of the organisation and/or conducts sophisticated analyses on budget progress in other areas while working within established systems. What you'll be involved in: You'll Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements, to deliver a plan for a small element of an organisational change programme with mentorship of a project/programme manager. Highlights shortcomings and suggests improvements in current IT Security processes. Developing prescribed solutions and generates new opportunities by managing relationships with customers (small and medium sized companies, retail clients, high net worth individual customers, etc.) to ensure their needs are met and/or supervises an account management team working within established systems. Delivers outcomes by managing others and working within established systems. You'll set short term objectives and helps manage the performance of direct reports by working within performance management systems. Explores issues and/or needs to establish potential causes, related issues and barriers. Defines, delivers, and adapts niche products/services to meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems. Delivers prescribed outcomes for a designated area, using risk management systems to ensure the organisation is not exposed to undue risks. What are we looking for in terms of skill? Front End HTML CSS Javascript React VUE Webpack Bootstrap Material UI Back end ASP.NET C#.NET Databases MS SQL Dev Ops Azure Mobile App Dev React Native (Any others are a bonus!) Why Lloyds Banking Group Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too. About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. If you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process, just let us know. If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Want to do amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
JOB TITLE: Senior Developer SALARY: £66,861 - £74,290 LOCATION(S): Dundee HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at our offices. Our team We're on a journey to build the bank of the future, and we need your help! We've an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Developer and play a leading role in helping to grow our Wealth and Pensions business. You'd be helping us bring together the strengths of Lloyds Banking Group with one of the UK's fastest growing financial services businesses and one of the leading retirement solutions providers in the UK - Embark Group. We're looking to bring a keen focus to our wealth and investment product offerings to help our customers achieve their financial goals. Through our acquisition of Embark, we'll seek to improve how we serve and support our customers through modern, easy to use, ground breaking technology. This opportunity is the next exciting piece of the jigsaw for LBG and you could be part of it! Core purpose of the role A Developer with a solid IT background and expert skills in Engineering. This is a leadership level role and will blend both deep domain and technical expertise and great passion for mentoring people in a "player-coach" model. They will also lead and participate in Engineering Guilds and Working Groups to actively promote the brand in LBG. Takes ownership for delivering a prescribed budget for own area of the organisation and/or conducts sophisticated analyses on budget progress in other areas while working within established systems. What you'll be involved in: You'll Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements, to deliver a plan for a small element of an organisational change programme with mentorship of a project/programme manager. Highlights shortcomings and suggests improvements in current IT Security processes. Developing prescribed solutions and generates new opportunities by managing relationships with customers (small and medium sized companies, retail clients, high net worth individual customers, etc.) to ensure their needs are met and/or supervises an account management team working within established systems. Delivers outcomes by managing others and working within established systems. You'll set short term objectives and helps manage the performance of direct reports by working within performance management systems. Explores issues and/or needs to establish potential causes, related issues and barriers. Defines, delivers, and adapts niche products/services to meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems. Delivers prescribed outcomes for a designated area, using risk management systems to ensure the organisation is not exposed to undue risks. What are we looking for in terms of skill? Front End HTML CSS Javascript React VUE Webpack Bootstrap Material UI Back end ASP.NET C#.NET Databases MS SQL Dev Ops Azure Mobile App Dev React Native (Any others are a bonus!) Why Lloyds Banking Group Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too. About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. If you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process, just let us know. If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Want to do amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.
Salary : £39,197 per annum Location : Hybrid. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK's. Our office is a short walk from King's Cross station in London. For this role, we expect that you will come to the office (London) 1 or 2 days a week. One day will be on a Tuesday (a day where all of Income Generation come into the office). The other day is flexible depending on team meetings etc. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there. Travel to corporate partner events and in-person meetings will be expected, and so some weeks might require more than 1 or 2 days in the office. Contract : Permanent. Full time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Benefits : 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year) Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary Support for staff with caring responsibilities Family-friendly culture How to Apply: CV and supporting statement using Hospice UK's supporting statement document, see below Closing date for applications : 5pm on Tuesday 23 April 2024 Interview dates : Interviews will take place either in person or remotely via Teams, on Wednesday 1 or Thursday 2 May 2024. We'll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process. Job Information The Role: The Senior Partnerships Executive will be responsible for leading on and significantly growing our corporate partnerships across our diverse portfolio, exploring and maximising opportunities to raise funds for, and awareness, of our vital work supporting and championing hospice care across the UK. As an experienced Account Manager, you will be able to spot opportunities across all of Hospice UK's work to maximise these partnerships, whether that's adding strategic value to our fundraising with Aspire Pharma, diversifying our work with Co-op Bank, supporting our longest partnership with the National Garden Scheme, helping Dignity Funerals to grow our Dying Matters Community Grants programme, or helping to launch our new partnership with People's Postcode Lottery. You will be responsible for a portfolio of corporate partnerships to the value of £1.2m. We are looking for: We are looking for someone who is an expert in relationship management, has experience of managing high-value partnerships, can evidence partnership and client growth, understands how to engage employees, can write propositions and is experienced in project management. Our corporate partnerships are diverse, requiring bespoke management across the portfolio. We are a growing team in Corporate Development, with ambitious plans to grow quickly, diversify our corporate income and develop new revenue streams and programmes. Having recently remodelled our New Business function, this is your chance to lead and go on to grow our Partnership Management team. We'd like you to be an ambitious and strategic-thinking individual with strong partnership management experience, and the ideas and appetite to diversify and grow our existing high profile relationships. If you would like to ask any questions before applying, you can contact Kathryn Brennan on More details about the role and what we are looking for can be found in the candidate information pack below. The Team: There are currently eight members of the Corporate Development team, and 20 in total across our Income Generation and Grants Directorate. Our knowledge is rich and our experience is diverse; from third sector to private sector, from sales to events and from wellbeing to sustainability. The team are based all over the UK, including London, Bristol and Peterborough. "It's an absolute pleasure working for Hospice UK. I particularly like the size of the charity with it being big enough to make a huge difference whilst being small enough to be heard as individuals. Our team often looks for fun and creative ways to collaborate in work and bond outside of the office too." Mike, Senior New Business Executive Hospice UK: Hospice UK is the national charity for hospice and palliative care. We provide support, leadership, expertise and advocacy for over 200 member hospices across the UK. Our membership offer for hospices and their staff teams includes online resources, newsletters, conferences, networks, clinical and advocacy programmes. We bring hospices and sector partners together to discuss new ideas and collaborate in new ways, sharing good practice and celebrating the brilliant and innovative work that happens every day in hospices around the country. How to apply If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents by an email by 5pm on Tuesday 23 April 2024. Your CV. Ideally in Word format. Click on these links to download forms A completed supporting statement form A completed equalities monitoring form We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel. Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We'll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please do note the interview dates above. Additional notes: To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Salary : £39,197 per annum Location : Hybrid. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK's. Our office is a short walk from King's Cross station in London. For this role, we expect that you will come to the office (London) 1 or 2 days a week. One day will be on a Tuesday (a day where all of Income Generation come into the office). The other day is flexible depending on team meetings etc. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there. Travel to corporate partner events and in-person meetings will be expected, and so some weeks might require more than 1 or 2 days in the office. Contract : Permanent. Full time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Benefits : 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year) Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary Support for staff with caring responsibilities Family-friendly culture How to Apply: CV and supporting statement using Hospice UK's supporting statement document, see below Closing date for applications : 5pm on Tuesday 23 April 2024 Interview dates : Interviews will take place either in person or remotely via Teams, on Wednesday 1 or Thursday 2 May 2024. We'll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process. Job Information The Role: The Senior Partnerships Executive will be responsible for leading on and significantly growing our corporate partnerships across our diverse portfolio, exploring and maximising opportunities to raise funds for, and awareness, of our vital work supporting and championing hospice care across the UK. As an experienced Account Manager, you will be able to spot opportunities across all of Hospice UK's work to maximise these partnerships, whether that's adding strategic value to our fundraising with Aspire Pharma, diversifying our work with Co-op Bank, supporting our longest partnership with the National Garden Scheme, helping Dignity Funerals to grow our Dying Matters Community Grants programme, or helping to launch our new partnership with People's Postcode Lottery. You will be responsible for a portfolio of corporate partnerships to the value of £1.2m. We are looking for: We are looking for someone who is an expert in relationship management, has experience of managing high-value partnerships, can evidence partnership and client growth, understands how to engage employees, can write propositions and is experienced in project management. Our corporate partnerships are diverse, requiring bespoke management across the portfolio. We are a growing team in Corporate Development, with ambitious plans to grow quickly, diversify our corporate income and develop new revenue streams and programmes. Having recently remodelled our New Business function, this is your chance to lead and go on to grow our Partnership Management team. We'd like you to be an ambitious and strategic-thinking individual with strong partnership management experience, and the ideas and appetite to diversify and grow our existing high profile relationships. If you would like to ask any questions before applying, you can contact Kathryn Brennan on More details about the role and what we are looking for can be found in the candidate information pack below. The Team: There are currently eight members of the Corporate Development team, and 20 in total across our Income Generation and Grants Directorate. Our knowledge is rich and our experience is diverse; from third sector to private sector, from sales to events and from wellbeing to sustainability. The team are based all over the UK, including London, Bristol and Peterborough. "It's an absolute pleasure working for Hospice UK. I particularly like the size of the charity with it being big enough to make a huge difference whilst being small enough to be heard as individuals. Our team often looks for fun and creative ways to collaborate in work and bond outside of the office too." Mike, Senior New Business Executive Hospice UK: Hospice UK is the national charity for hospice and palliative care. We provide support, leadership, expertise and advocacy for over 200 member hospices across the UK. Our membership offer for hospices and their staff teams includes online resources, newsletters, conferences, networks, clinical and advocacy programmes. We bring hospices and sector partners together to discuss new ideas and collaborate in new ways, sharing good practice and celebrating the brilliant and innovative work that happens every day in hospices around the country. How to apply If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents by an email by 5pm on Tuesday 23 April 2024. Your CV. Ideally in Word format. Click on these links to download forms A completed supporting statement form A completed equalities monitoring form We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel. Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We'll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please do note the interview dates above. Additional notes: To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Research Initiatives Manager £44,100 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits London WC1 and home-based 35 hours per week The Research Initiatives Manager is a crucial role at the College, as you will work closely with senior clinicians to lead a series of projects and activities to feed into the development and delivery of child-health research initiatives. The initiatives include research awards, research events and research capacity and capability building, by embedding academic skills into the paediatric workforce and enabling academic research. As Research Initiatives Manager you will also lead on the RCPCH Genomics Programme which aims to develop and deliver a series of resources and activities related to the integration of genomics services into mainstream paediatrics. Based within the Research and Evidence team, you will be the operational lead for relevant Committees and working groups, acting as a representative of the College to represent the views of paediatricians, whilst ensuring timely reporting of progress to Project Boards. You will also build and develop relationships with external stakeholders and work with the Head of Grants and Partnerships to identify sources of funding to support future work within the Research and Evidence remit. With a degree or equivalent experience with a research, health science, life sciences or genetics/genomics component, you should have a proven understanding of the national funding landscape and infrastructure for clinical research. You should have experience of collaborative ways of working across multidisciplinary teams and programmes of work, along with demonstrable experience of producing high quality written reports, documentation and promotional information suitable for a range of audiences. With excellent organisational skills and an ability to adopt an orderly and precise approach to work, paying careful attention to detail and the ability to follow standard procedures and ways of working, you should also have demonstrable programme management skills, and be capable of working autonomously and taking personal responsibility for your projects. Knowledge of research methodology, including data analysis, along with a project management qualification and an understanding of genomic medicine would be desirable. An understanding of the education and training pathways of paediatric healthcare professionals as well as experience of events management, would also be desirable. The RCPCH has more than 22,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation. The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. Closing date: 6 May 2024
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Research Initiatives Manager £44,100 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits London WC1 and home-based 35 hours per week The Research Initiatives Manager is a crucial role at the College, as you will work closely with senior clinicians to lead a series of projects and activities to feed into the development and delivery of child-health research initiatives. The initiatives include research awards, research events and research capacity and capability building, by embedding academic skills into the paediatric workforce and enabling academic research. As Research Initiatives Manager you will also lead on the RCPCH Genomics Programme which aims to develop and deliver a series of resources and activities related to the integration of genomics services into mainstream paediatrics. Based within the Research and Evidence team, you will be the operational lead for relevant Committees and working groups, acting as a representative of the College to represent the views of paediatricians, whilst ensuring timely reporting of progress to Project Boards. You will also build and develop relationships with external stakeholders and work with the Head of Grants and Partnerships to identify sources of funding to support future work within the Research and Evidence remit. With a degree or equivalent experience with a research, health science, life sciences or genetics/genomics component, you should have a proven understanding of the national funding landscape and infrastructure for clinical research. You should have experience of collaborative ways of working across multidisciplinary teams and programmes of work, along with demonstrable experience of producing high quality written reports, documentation and promotional information suitable for a range of audiences. With excellent organisational skills and an ability to adopt an orderly and precise approach to work, paying careful attention to detail and the ability to follow standard procedures and ways of working, you should also have demonstrable programme management skills, and be capable of working autonomously and taking personal responsibility for your projects. Knowledge of research methodology, including data analysis, along with a project management qualification and an understanding of genomic medicine would be desirable. An understanding of the education and training pathways of paediatric healthcare professionals as well as experience of events management, would also be desirable. The RCPCH has more than 22,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation. The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. Closing date: 6 May 2024
At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children's life stories through the joy of reading. As the Head of School Delivery, you will sit on the Senior Leadership Team and be accountable for the delivery of our ambitious school strategy. You will also support the development of new service lines while ensuring our programmes deliver impact and provide much needed support to our partner schools and the children we support. You will also be accountable for strategic relationships with local authorities and Multi Academy Trusts, as well as other partners, so we can support as many children as possible. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who is keen to make a real impact in a growing organisation. You will already have a proven track record in a sales, account management or programme development role or similar position, as well as a proven track record of meeting, and leading a team to deliver on ambitious targets. You will have robust experience of building successful commercial relationships and strategic partnerships to drive growth. Help us change the story for more children. Outcomes of the role : Bookmark meets its school delivery targets to provide the maximum number of reading sessions possible through our partner schools. Support the development, initiation, launch and ongoing deployment of our school based and community programmes. Management of key partnerships with a cross functional view on outcomes for the wider benefit of the charity, in particular those with Multi-Academy Trusts, local authorities and publishing/literacy partners. Assist Bookmark to become the lead literacy. partner organisation for schools in need. Responsibilities School engagement and account management Working with our School Relationship Managers (SRM), you will: Be accountable for KPIs relating to, school activeness, cancellation rates, no show rates, number of schools supported per SRM and school satisfaction. Own the school partner customer journey, from lead capture to conversion, and repeat customers; using analytics to improve this journey. Work with SRMs to improve / streamline school experience and NPS score. Be responsible for overseeing efforts to drive down schools' contribution to no show and cancellation numbers -this is a key lever will help to increase the number of reading sessions delivered Help with reviewing the impact of our reading programme and other service lines, working with the Impact team in order to identify continuous improvement opportunities and ROI. School business development Working with our School Business Development team, you will: Build our brand in the school community, working across local authorities, academy chains, English hubs and networks to build relationships and find the right schools. Be an ambassador for Bookmark at regional and national events to attract new partner schools, partners and supporters. Accountable for the development and maintenance of a comprehensive working database of schools on our CRM platform, recording key attainment data and agreed performance metrics. Use the database to drive intelligence for each regions, which will then inform our tactical approach. Responsible for setting and meeting targets for the school pipeline, working with our technology team to onboard schools. Work in collaboration with the marketing team to ensure that (school) campaigns are delivered on time to brand standard and meet the charity's ROI objective. School based and community programmes Working with our programme development team you will: Execute the development of new programmes of work, to support literacy in our network of schools. Manage the project implementation of our programmes of work, working alongside our Head of Volunteers to further access to our volunteer programmes were appropriate. Oversee the smooth delivery of our school based and community literacy programmes. This includes our flagship Literacy Partner Programme, Reading Programme, School Network Programme as well as our Your Story Corner expansion and Story Corner Magazine distribution. Work to build upon and develop our Story Starter Programme (Early Years provision) and parental engagement strategies. Stay at the forefront of literacy developments to build innovate programmes of work to support literacy in primary schools in the UK. Safeguarding Our Head of School Delivery will be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead, working with the Safeguarding team to ensure our programmes are safe for our stakeholders. Essential Experience: Proven track record of outstanding performance in a sales, account management or programme development role. Strong understanding of project and programme innovation, development and innovation. Demonstrated ability to take data led decisions, work in a KPI driven environment and delivery results. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate our work, present to stakeholders, and represent the brand effectively. CAPABILITIES / MINDSET: An outcome-oriented mindset with a focus on setting clear, measurable objectives and driving the team toward achieving results. Focusing on ROI and delivering value to the organisation. A strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement bespoke strategies aligned with overall business objectives to support specific literacy challenges. Curious and open minded, able to question the status quo and open to suggestions and ideas to solve the next challenge. Being open to calculated risks and willing to explore new, innovative approaches. The ideal candidate should demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to embrace new technologies and methodologies to stay ahead of the curve. Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential for this target led role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children's life stories through the joy of reading. As the Head of School Delivery, you will sit on the Senior Leadership Team and be accountable for the delivery of our ambitious school strategy. You will also support the development of new service lines while ensuring our programmes deliver impact and provide much needed support to our partner schools and the children we support. You will also be accountable for strategic relationships with local authorities and Multi Academy Trusts, as well as other partners, so we can support as many children as possible. We're looking for a proactive self-starter who is keen to make a real impact in a growing organisation. You will already have a proven track record in a sales, account management or programme development role or similar position, as well as a proven track record of meeting, and leading a team to deliver on ambitious targets. You will have robust experience of building successful commercial relationships and strategic partnerships to drive growth. Help us change the story for more children. Outcomes of the role : Bookmark meets its school delivery targets to provide the maximum number of reading sessions possible through our partner schools. Support the development, initiation, launch and ongoing deployment of our school based and community programmes. Management of key partnerships with a cross functional view on outcomes for the wider benefit of the charity, in particular those with Multi-Academy Trusts, local authorities and publishing/literacy partners. Assist Bookmark to become the lead literacy. partner organisation for schools in need. Responsibilities School engagement and account management Working with our School Relationship Managers (SRM), you will: Be accountable for KPIs relating to, school activeness, cancellation rates, no show rates, number of schools supported per SRM and school satisfaction. Own the school partner customer journey, from lead capture to conversion, and repeat customers; using analytics to improve this journey. Work with SRMs to improve / streamline school experience and NPS score. Be responsible for overseeing efforts to drive down schools' contribution to no show and cancellation numbers -this is a key lever will help to increase the number of reading sessions delivered Help with reviewing the impact of our reading programme and other service lines, working with the Impact team in order to identify continuous improvement opportunities and ROI. School business development Working with our School Business Development team, you will: Build our brand in the school community, working across local authorities, academy chains, English hubs and networks to build relationships and find the right schools. Be an ambassador for Bookmark at regional and national events to attract new partner schools, partners and supporters. Accountable for the development and maintenance of a comprehensive working database of schools on our CRM platform, recording key attainment data and agreed performance metrics. Use the database to drive intelligence for each regions, which will then inform our tactical approach. Responsible for setting and meeting targets for the school pipeline, working with our technology team to onboard schools. Work in collaboration with the marketing team to ensure that (school) campaigns are delivered on time to brand standard and meet the charity's ROI objective. School based and community programmes Working with our programme development team you will: Execute the development of new programmes of work, to support literacy in our network of schools. Manage the project implementation of our programmes of work, working alongside our Head of Volunteers to further access to our volunteer programmes were appropriate. Oversee the smooth delivery of our school based and community literacy programmes. This includes our flagship Literacy Partner Programme, Reading Programme, School Network Programme as well as our Your Story Corner expansion and Story Corner Magazine distribution. Work to build upon and develop our Story Starter Programme (Early Years provision) and parental engagement strategies. Stay at the forefront of literacy developments to build innovate programmes of work to support literacy in primary schools in the UK. Safeguarding Our Head of School Delivery will be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead, working with the Safeguarding team to ensure our programmes are safe for our stakeholders. Essential Experience: Proven track record of outstanding performance in a sales, account management or programme development role. Strong understanding of project and programme innovation, development and innovation. Demonstrated ability to take data led decisions, work in a KPI driven environment and delivery results. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate our work, present to stakeholders, and represent the brand effectively. CAPABILITIES / MINDSET: An outcome-oriented mindset with a focus on setting clear, measurable objectives and driving the team toward achieving results. Focusing on ROI and delivering value to the organisation. A strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement bespoke strategies aligned with overall business objectives to support specific literacy challenges. Curious and open minded, able to question the status quo and open to suggestions and ideas to solve the next challenge. Being open to calculated risks and willing to explore new, innovative approaches. The ideal candidate should demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to embrace new technologies and methodologies to stay ahead of the curve. Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential for this target led role.
Senior Solution Architect Our team of Senior Solutions Architects are the champions of innovation, tackling complex challenges that directly impact society's most vulnerable. Join us in shaping the future of digital services at DWP, where your expertise will drive meaningful change and empower our users like never before. Pay £52,412 to £70,000, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions worth over £17,000. Hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi-time with up 3 extra flex-days off a month. Location Your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Hybrid hub / home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department that helps people into work and makes payments worth over £195bn a year to support millions of daily users. We're transforming mission-critical payment services, and delivering £250 billion payments per year to the most vulnerable people in society. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and ground-breaking technologies to create innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works, how people interact with us, and we make payments. We are looking for motivated, purpose-driven Solutions Architects like you to take on the challenge of solving complex problems that will improve outcomes for the most vulnerable citizens in our society. Designing World-Class Products You'll be working with our Benefits Payments Systems team. The BPS project delivers essential services to DWP customers. It's a big ticket. The systems we work on pay £1.4 billion in working age benefits, disability benefits, and pension benefits each year. As part of a small team of Architects, you'll collaborate closely with Testers, Engineers, Project Managers, and a larger BPS team comprising over 200 members, improving payments on major benefits like Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). As Senior Solution Architect, we'll look to your expertise to deliver value-for-money designs, support technical debt reduction for our re-platformed legacy benefit payment services, and the evolution of our services. There is complexity, and unique problems to solve. These services have recently been remediated from a Cobol VME platform to modernised infrastructure supporting MicroFocus Cobol based applications on a Linux Platform. You'll need to be a good, persuasive communicator - making the complex simple to understand. You'll work on product roadmaps and represent product designs at DWP governance forums, providing clear communication of architecture design and decision making, in order to gain approval to proceed with designs Your Essential Skills: Shaping and supporting the delivery of large scale, enterprise, business critical services Integration architecture, frameworks, technologies, tools and best practice Event-based API-driven architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards Agile delivery methodologies and best practice Presenting to technical governance forums. Details. Wages. Perks. In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 28.97% - that could be worth over £18,000 in your pension pot each year. Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Solution Architect Our team of Senior Solutions Architects are the champions of innovation, tackling complex challenges that directly impact society's most vulnerable. Join us in shaping the future of digital services at DWP, where your expertise will drive meaningful change and empower our users like never before. Pay £52,412 to £70,000, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions worth over £17,000. Hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi-time with up 3 extra flex-days off a month. Location Your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Hybrid hub / home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department that helps people into work and makes payments worth over £195bn a year to support millions of daily users. We're transforming mission-critical payment services, and delivering £250 billion payments per year to the most vulnerable people in society. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and ground-breaking technologies to create innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works, how people interact with us, and we make payments. We are looking for motivated, purpose-driven Solutions Architects like you to take on the challenge of solving complex problems that will improve outcomes for the most vulnerable citizens in our society. Designing World-Class Products You'll be working with our Benefits Payments Systems team. The BPS project delivers essential services to DWP customers. It's a big ticket. The systems we work on pay £1.4 billion in working age benefits, disability benefits, and pension benefits each year. As part of a small team of Architects, you'll collaborate closely with Testers, Engineers, Project Managers, and a larger BPS team comprising over 200 members, improving payments on major benefits like Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). As Senior Solution Architect, we'll look to your expertise to deliver value-for-money designs, support technical debt reduction for our re-platformed legacy benefit payment services, and the evolution of our services. There is complexity, and unique problems to solve. These services have recently been remediated from a Cobol VME platform to modernised infrastructure supporting MicroFocus Cobol based applications on a Linux Platform. You'll need to be a good, persuasive communicator - making the complex simple to understand. You'll work on product roadmaps and represent product designs at DWP governance forums, providing clear communication of architecture design and decision making, in order to gain approval to proceed with designs Your Essential Skills: Shaping and supporting the delivery of large scale, enterprise, business critical services Integration architecture, frameworks, technologies, tools and best practice Event-based API-driven architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards Agile delivery methodologies and best practice Presenting to technical governance forums. Details. Wages. Perks. In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 28.97% - that could be worth over £18,000 in your pension pot each year. Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service
Location: Appleby Magna (DE12 8AA) Contract type: Full time Salary: £60,000 plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme About the Job Relationships mean everything to us, and this one is particularly special. You'll have an important part to play in automotive success that spans nearly 50 years. Unipart Logistics (UL) is running the new, custom-built Jaguar Land Rover Global Parts Logistics Centre at Appleby Magna in Leicestershire. The operation is housed at Jaguar Land Rover's new Mercia Park campus, one of the largest UK warehouse developments for a single customer. As our WMS Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in implementing and maintaining the Warehouse Management System within our warehouse. You'll serve as the lead for the systems change team on-site, bridging the gap between business requirements and IT solutions. Your expertise will be essential in identifying opportunities for system improvement, designing complex changes, and providing guidance to optimal system usage by the operation. As part of your key responsibilities, you'll look after: Change Implementation: Lead the implementation of Systems change within our warehouse facility, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business processes Business-IT Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and the IT team, translating business needs into technical requirements Opportunity Identification: Collaborate with business units to identify areas for improvement through system changes and process enhancements Complex Change Design: Work closely with IT teams to design and implement complex changes to the Warehouse Management System Incident Resolution: Provide technical expertise in resolving complex incidents System Optimization: Advise business users on best practices for utilising the WMS effectively About You We'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this role! WMS Expertise: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with the design, implementation, and usage of Warehouse Management Systems. Our system is SAP EWM but would welcome experience in JDA, Manhattan, and other WMS providers Warehouse Management: Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes Change Management: Proficiency in managing complex system changes and enhancements Problem-Solving: Analytical mind-set with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Project Management: Experience in leading system implementation projects Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe, and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.You may have experience in the following: Warehouse Management System Manager, WMS Implementation Manager, WMS Integration Manager, Senior WMS Specialist, Warehouse Systems Manager, Logistics Systems Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Senior Logistics Systems Specialist, WMS Project Manager, etc. REF-
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Location: Appleby Magna (DE12 8AA) Contract type: Full time Salary: £60,000 plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme About the Job Relationships mean everything to us, and this one is particularly special. You'll have an important part to play in automotive success that spans nearly 50 years. Unipart Logistics (UL) is running the new, custom-built Jaguar Land Rover Global Parts Logistics Centre at Appleby Magna in Leicestershire. The operation is housed at Jaguar Land Rover's new Mercia Park campus, one of the largest UK warehouse developments for a single customer. As our WMS Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in implementing and maintaining the Warehouse Management System within our warehouse. You'll serve as the lead for the systems change team on-site, bridging the gap between business requirements and IT solutions. Your expertise will be essential in identifying opportunities for system improvement, designing complex changes, and providing guidance to optimal system usage by the operation. As part of your key responsibilities, you'll look after: Change Implementation: Lead the implementation of Systems change within our warehouse facility, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business processes Business-IT Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and the IT team, translating business needs into technical requirements Opportunity Identification: Collaborate with business units to identify areas for improvement through system changes and process enhancements Complex Change Design: Work closely with IT teams to design and implement complex changes to the Warehouse Management System Incident Resolution: Provide technical expertise in resolving complex incidents System Optimization: Advise business users on best practices for utilising the WMS effectively About You We'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this role! WMS Expertise: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with the design, implementation, and usage of Warehouse Management Systems. Our system is SAP EWM but would welcome experience in JDA, Manhattan, and other WMS providers Warehouse Management: Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes Change Management: Proficiency in managing complex system changes and enhancements Problem-Solving: Analytical mind-set with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Project Management: Experience in leading system implementation projects Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe, and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.You may have experience in the following: Warehouse Management System Manager, WMS Implementation Manager, WMS Integration Manager, Senior WMS Specialist, Warehouse Systems Manager, Logistics Systems Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Senior Logistics Systems Specialist, WMS Project Manager, etc. REF-
Senior Software Engineer - (RL7309) Job Title - Senior Software Engineer Reference - RL7309 Salary - Competitive Benefits - Pension, Life Insurance, Health Care, Dental, Gym, Birthday Benefits, 25 days' annual leave, Fitness Classes, & Progression Location - Paignton The Client - Curo are Partnering with a Global Company who deliver their B2B Customers cutting-edge technology. They offer a collaborative and friendly environment, and benefit from excellent retention. The Role - You will be a member of the Positioning Technology (PT) Software Engineering team focusing on innovative design, development and support of software applications for both current and next generation Positioning, Navigating and Timing Simulation test solutions. The role will report directly to one of the Software Team Managers and will have a close working relationship with peer level Project Management Office (PMO), Product Marketing, Engineering and Services team members. Key Responsibilities: Play a technical role in assigned Software projects as a member of the Software team. Contribute to the software development life cycle from its design to implementation and validation. Work as part of the software and/or multi-disciplined Engineering teams to deliver projects and programs. Play a role in developing and defining new product concepts and ideas for both Product and Services. Connect with other functional areas within the organization to drive technical solutions Education: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar discipline preferred Job Requirements: Longstanding, demonstrable experience of working within a structured engineering environment that includes Requirements Analysis/Definition, Design/Implementation, Defect Tracking, and Testing Good knowledge of modern C++. Experience using high level/Scripting languages eg Python, Perl, bash Good understanding of Linux based operating systems architecture and how to optimize applications for performance Experience developing multi-core/multi-threaded applications Can effectively apply client's ISO accredited Product Realisation Process (PRP) Desired: Digital Signal Processing experience Programming for Real Time operating systems Knowledge of GNSS signals Knowledge or experience in Visual Studio® product Good knowledge of Object-Oriented software principles Knowledge of configuration management tools and software version control Knowledge of CI best practice Ability to contribute to and eventually lead multi-disciplinary projects through the Project Realisation Process Personal Attributes: Concise, clear and professional communication Communicates effectively, listens sensitively, adapts communication to audience and fosters effective communication with others. Initiative - steps up and takes action without being asked. Looks for opportunities to make a difference. Resourcefulness - adapts to new/difficult situations and devises ways to overcome obstacles. Decisive, determined and persistent - demonstrating both individual and collective ownership. Leading by example and results oriented - focus is on getting to the desired outcome. Additional demonstrable leadership traits. Consistency of approach. Good organizational skills Creativity - original/innovative thinker, ability to go beyond traditional approaches. To apply for this Senior Software Engineer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - (RL7309) Job Title - Senior Software Engineer Reference - RL7309 Salary - Competitive Benefits - Pension, Life Insurance, Health Care, Dental, Gym, Birthday Benefits, 25 days' annual leave, Fitness Classes, & Progression Location - Paignton The Client - Curo are Partnering with a Global Company who deliver their B2B Customers cutting-edge technology. They offer a collaborative and friendly environment, and benefit from excellent retention. The Role - You will be a member of the Positioning Technology (PT) Software Engineering team focusing on innovative design, development and support of software applications for both current and next generation Positioning, Navigating and Timing Simulation test solutions. The role will report directly to one of the Software Team Managers and will have a close working relationship with peer level Project Management Office (PMO), Product Marketing, Engineering and Services team members. Key Responsibilities: Play a technical role in assigned Software projects as a member of the Software team. Contribute to the software development life cycle from its design to implementation and validation. Work as part of the software and/or multi-disciplined Engineering teams to deliver projects and programs. Play a role in developing and defining new product concepts and ideas for both Product and Services. Connect with other functional areas within the organization to drive technical solutions Education: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar discipline preferred Job Requirements: Longstanding, demonstrable experience of working within a structured engineering environment that includes Requirements Analysis/Definition, Design/Implementation, Defect Tracking, and Testing Good knowledge of modern C++. Experience using high level/Scripting languages eg Python, Perl, bash Good understanding of Linux based operating systems architecture and how to optimize applications for performance Experience developing multi-core/multi-threaded applications Can effectively apply client's ISO accredited Product Realisation Process (PRP) Desired: Digital Signal Processing experience Programming for Real Time operating systems Knowledge of GNSS signals Knowledge or experience in Visual Studio® product Good knowledge of Object-Oriented software principles Knowledge of configuration management tools and software version control Knowledge of CI best practice Ability to contribute to and eventually lead multi-disciplinary projects through the Project Realisation Process Personal Attributes: Concise, clear and professional communication Communicates effectively, listens sensitively, adapts communication to audience and fosters effective communication with others. Initiative - steps up and takes action without being asked. Looks for opportunities to make a difference. Resourcefulness - adapts to new/difficult situations and devises ways to overcome obstacles. Decisive, determined and persistent - demonstrating both individual and collective ownership. Leading by example and results oriented - focus is on getting to the desired outcome. Additional demonstrable leadership traits. Consistency of approach. Good organizational skills Creativity - original/innovative thinker, ability to go beyond traditional approaches. To apply for this Senior Software Engineer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Operational Excellence Project Manager Home based with significant UK travel £50,000-£55,000 plus car allowance and excellent packageFirst-rate operational change management experience gained within a supply chain, logistics or distribution environment is needed for this great opportunity with a successful organisation. Candidates will need to have an extensive operational background. You will prepare sites for the implementation and cutover of new ways of working through the delivery and ongoing development of the Operations Readiness Playbook. You will liaise with sites, wider operations teams and the project team.The role can be based at home or site but will involve significant travel to UK sites. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Operational Readiness Implementation team. Own and continuously improve the Operations Readiness Playbook Own the current site performance and capability assessments. Support the development and delivery of the site management and colleagues development programmes. Liaise with multiple stakeholders to ensure all site readiness activities are delivered to time, quality, and budget to ensure a successful go live. Manage day to day risks and resolve escalated issues. Manage the overall Operations Readiness Budget. Experience: Minimum of 3 years operational experience at a senior management level. Experienced people leader, used to working within a matrix environment. Experience of managing operational change and supporting others through the process. Strong planning and delivery experience. Used to liaising with multiple stakeholders to achieve a common goal. Experience of Manhattan WMS If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role then Bis Henderson Recruitment would be keen to hear from you. Apply today! Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Operational Excellence Project Manager Home based with significant UK travel £50,000-£55,000 plus car allowance and excellent packageFirst-rate operational change management experience gained within a supply chain, logistics or distribution environment is needed for this great opportunity with a successful organisation. Candidates will need to have an extensive operational background. You will prepare sites for the implementation and cutover of new ways of working through the delivery and ongoing development of the Operations Readiness Playbook. You will liaise with sites, wider operations teams and the project team.The role can be based at home or site but will involve significant travel to UK sites. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Operational Readiness Implementation team. Own and continuously improve the Operations Readiness Playbook Own the current site performance and capability assessments. Support the development and delivery of the site management and colleagues development programmes. Liaise with multiple stakeholders to ensure all site readiness activities are delivered to time, quality, and budget to ensure a successful go live. Manage day to day risks and resolve escalated issues. Manage the overall Operations Readiness Budget. Experience: Minimum of 3 years operational experience at a senior management level. Experienced people leader, used to working within a matrix environment. Experience of managing operational change and supporting others through the process. Strong planning and delivery experience. Used to liaising with multiple stakeholders to achieve a common goal. Experience of Manhattan WMS If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role then Bis Henderson Recruitment would be keen to hear from you. Apply today! Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Salary: £36,000 - £39,500 per annum Reports to: Senior Health Community Engagement Manager (Talk Cancer) Department: Information & Involvement (Policy, Information and Communications directorate) Contract: 14 month fixed-term contract / secondment Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London, with High-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office). We are open to further discussions around flexible working for the successful candidate. Application process: CV and application questions. Closing date: Sunday 28 April 2024, 23:55. At Cancer Research UK, we want to bring about a world where everybody can lead longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented who can help drive forward our vital work to get clear and accessible information out to the public and to help people to take positive steps for their health. Someone who shares our vision, someone like you. At Cancer Research UK, our Health Community Engagement team delivers targeted cancer awareness activity in areas of greatest need across the UK. Our Talk Cancer training equips people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to discuss cancer and health with people in their local community, and to spread key cancer prevention, early diagnosis and screening messages to those who need it most. Our Talk Cancer programme trains people through interactive workshops delivered by experienced nurse trainers (face-to-face, online, and interpreted into any language), our social media channels, and our newsletter. We also run an internal Cancer Research UK staff training scheme and learning plan on how to talk about cancer. It's an exciting time to join the team with our Talk Cancer programme being central in our work to help to reduce health inequalities. You will help us reach people who need and can benefit from our health information the most. We now have a great opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior Communications Officer. In this role, you can expect to support the effective development and delivery of Cancer Research UK's Talk Cancer training programme. This role seeks to maximise the reach, targeting and impact of the programme, as well as ensuring optimal engagement with new and existing trainees. What will I be doing? Responsible for key aspects of the Talk Cancer training programme, including co-ordinating all programme marketing, managing our Talk Cancer social channels, running our internal training offering and leading our efforts on targeting our training to the highest need areas of the UK. In particular, you will be: Leading on promoting the Talk Cancer programme internally and externally. This includes creating proactive marketing plans and materials, generating and responding to relevant promotional opportunities, writing public-facing communications and creating engaging content. This may involve working independently or utilising the channels and expertise of other CRUK teams (e.g. our in-house design team). Engaging Talk Cancer trainee's by writing and sending regular newsletters and creating content for Talk Cancer's social channels and main CRUK channels Having ownership of all Talk Cancer web content, with the responsibility to review and update, ensuring the best search optimisation practices are used, as well as reporting on web performance Managing the 'Talking About Cancer' internal learning plan through updating content, responding to comments, promoting to staff, and reporting on performance Building and managing effective relationships with internal stakeholders who ensure the quality and accuracy of our content including colleagues in our Health Information & Cancer Intelligence teams Ensuring programme training content and marketing materials are in line with the latest audience insight, brand requirements and accessibility considerations. What skills are you looking for? Strong written and verbal communication skills with an aptitude for creating content, and working with digital and social media formats Some experience of delivering communications or marketing activity Excellent organisation and time management skills with proven ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritise work and meet multiple deadlines Proven ability to create project plans and coordinate a team of people to deliver activity Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a range of internal colleagues and external stakeholders Solution-focussed and able to use initiative to capitalise on opportunities A proactive mindset, who drives projects forward and is comfortable with working both independently and with the wider team Good basis of understanding of evaluation and reporting methods. What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy and providing health and cancer information - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Within this application, we'll also ask you to complete a few short application questions. Please note that, internally, this role is known as Senior Health Community Engagement Officer (Talk Cancer).
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Salary: £36,000 - £39,500 per annum Reports to: Senior Health Community Engagement Manager (Talk Cancer) Department: Information & Involvement (Policy, Information and Communications directorate) Contract: 14 month fixed-term contract / secondment Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London, with High-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office). We are open to further discussions around flexible working for the successful candidate. Application process: CV and application questions. Closing date: Sunday 28 April 2024, 23:55. At Cancer Research UK, we want to bring about a world where everybody can lead longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented who can help drive forward our vital work to get clear and accessible information out to the public and to help people to take positive steps for their health. Someone who shares our vision, someone like you. At Cancer Research UK, our Health Community Engagement team delivers targeted cancer awareness activity in areas of greatest need across the UK. Our Talk Cancer training equips people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to discuss cancer and health with people in their local community, and to spread key cancer prevention, early diagnosis and screening messages to those who need it most. Our Talk Cancer programme trains people through interactive workshops delivered by experienced nurse trainers (face-to-face, online, and interpreted into any language), our social media channels, and our newsletter. We also run an internal Cancer Research UK staff training scheme and learning plan on how to talk about cancer. It's an exciting time to join the team with our Talk Cancer programme being central in our work to help to reduce health inequalities. You will help us reach people who need and can benefit from our health information the most. We now have a great opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior Communications Officer. In this role, you can expect to support the effective development and delivery of Cancer Research UK's Talk Cancer training programme. This role seeks to maximise the reach, targeting and impact of the programme, as well as ensuring optimal engagement with new and existing trainees. What will I be doing? Responsible for key aspects of the Talk Cancer training programme, including co-ordinating all programme marketing, managing our Talk Cancer social channels, running our internal training offering and leading our efforts on targeting our training to the highest need areas of the UK. In particular, you will be: Leading on promoting the Talk Cancer programme internally and externally. This includes creating proactive marketing plans and materials, generating and responding to relevant promotional opportunities, writing public-facing communications and creating engaging content. This may involve working independently or utilising the channels and expertise of other CRUK teams (e.g. our in-house design team). Engaging Talk Cancer trainee's by writing and sending regular newsletters and creating content for Talk Cancer's social channels and main CRUK channels Having ownership of all Talk Cancer web content, with the responsibility to review and update, ensuring the best search optimisation practices are used, as well as reporting on web performance Managing the 'Talking About Cancer' internal learning plan through updating content, responding to comments, promoting to staff, and reporting on performance Building and managing effective relationships with internal stakeholders who ensure the quality and accuracy of our content including colleagues in our Health Information & Cancer Intelligence teams Ensuring programme training content and marketing materials are in line with the latest audience insight, brand requirements and accessibility considerations. What skills are you looking for? Strong written and verbal communication skills with an aptitude for creating content, and working with digital and social media formats Some experience of delivering communications or marketing activity Excellent organisation and time management skills with proven ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritise work and meet multiple deadlines Proven ability to create project plans and coordinate a team of people to deliver activity Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a range of internal colleagues and external stakeholders Solution-focussed and able to use initiative to capitalise on opportunities A proactive mindset, who drives projects forward and is comfortable with working both independently and with the wider team Good basis of understanding of evaluation and reporting methods. What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy and providing health and cancer information - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Within this application, we'll also ask you to complete a few short application questions. Please note that, internally, this role is known as Senior Health Community Engagement Officer (Talk Cancer).