One Avenue Group
Dawson House, Jewry Street, London, UK
Client Experience Assistant One Avenue Group is a boutique 5* & 6* serviced office company that is based in numerous iconic locations in London. We pride ourselves on being the very best in offering a high level of service & hospitality. Our aim is to introduce a team of career-focused graduates to support the succession needs of our business whilst we provide experience, knowledge, and training throughout all aspects of the operation in order that you can take on a management role at the end of the programme and ultimately enable you to carve out your own personal career aspirations.
Programme Structure • 18 months duration • 3 rotations to enable high levels of experience in different roles • A tailored experience for you in each operational department • Additional key-learning sessions run by our development team which are jam-packed with key learnings, enhancing your skills as well as having loads of fun along the way! • A personal programme mentor who will be an experienced Manager that has worked for multiple Centres across our portfolio.
As well as a competitive annual salary, you’ll get loads of benefits worth £1000’s more on top! • Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral. • Free meals and drinks at our events and monthly nights out to some of the most enviable & hippest places in London. • Free Personal Training Gym Sessions run twice a week. • Cycle to Work – Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit. • Discounts – ranging from bars, restaurants, and other local establishments. • A free fun and activity-filled weekend away in the summer • An invitation to our famous Christmas event every year • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing. • Enrolled on our People’s Pension Scheme. • 31 days paid holiday, including bank holidays. • Hours of work are only Monday to Friday – so that you can enjoy the weekends! Woohoo!!! • Starting salary between £20-23k but can potentially increase to much bigger bucks within a year!
What you will gain:
A personalised in-depth training programme as well as hands-on experience in all operational departments Perfect preparation for a managerial role or specialist position within our business on completion of the programme At One Avenue, it starts and ends with people, it’s at the heart of what we do. You’ll be partnering with our friendly and committed team, who not only understand the industry but have strong operational and commercial experience. We are here to deliver solutions, with fully flexible and tailored services to support our teams who in turn will provide exceptional experiences for our clients.
Our Story: Our values are at the heart of everything we do, all our employees embody our values throughout their day-to-day duties and their career at One Avenue. Attitude, Problem Solving and going Above & Beyond are what we are founded upon. We ensure our employees are always content, inspired and respected, creating the perfect working environment to succeed.
With numerous awards and accolades, we understand that our success is down to our people. We take pride in the service we provide and the people who make it happen. Which is why we continually invest and reward our employees and as a result of our recent growth, we are now on the search for new talent to join our growing team.
Company Awards • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2021 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2021 • International Design Award – 2021 • Entrepreneur of the Year – 2021 • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2020 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2020 • Best Covid Response – 2020
Why don’t you check us out on social media: @OneAvenueGroup
Thank you for your interest in this role. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard after 10 working days, then unfortunately we were unable to consider your application on this occasion.
May 10, 2022
Full time
Client Experience Assistant One Avenue Group is a boutique 5* & 6* serviced office company that is based in numerous iconic locations in London. We pride ourselves on being the very best in offering a high level of service & hospitality. Our aim is to introduce a team of career-focused graduates to support the succession needs of our business whilst we provide experience, knowledge, and training throughout all aspects of the operation in order that you can take on a management role at the end of the programme and ultimately enable you to carve out your own personal career aspirations.
Programme Structure • 18 months duration • 3 rotations to enable high levels of experience in different roles • A tailored experience for you in each operational department • Additional key-learning sessions run by our development team which are jam-packed with key learnings, enhancing your skills as well as having loads of fun along the way! • A personal programme mentor who will be an experienced Manager that has worked for multiple Centres across our portfolio.
As well as a competitive annual salary, you’ll get loads of benefits worth £1000’s more on top! • Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral. • Free meals and drinks at our events and monthly nights out to some of the most enviable & hippest places in London. • Free Personal Training Gym Sessions run twice a week. • Cycle to Work – Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit. • Discounts – ranging from bars, restaurants, and other local establishments. • A free fun and activity-filled weekend away in the summer • An invitation to our famous Christmas event every year • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing. • Enrolled on our People’s Pension Scheme. • 31 days paid holiday, including bank holidays. • Hours of work are only Monday to Friday – so that you can enjoy the weekends! Woohoo!!! • Starting salary between £20-23k but can potentially increase to much bigger bucks within a year!
What you will gain:
A personalised in-depth training programme as well as hands-on experience in all operational departments Perfect preparation for a managerial role or specialist position within our business on completion of the programme At One Avenue, it starts and ends with people, it’s at the heart of what we do. You’ll be partnering with our friendly and committed team, who not only understand the industry but have strong operational and commercial experience. We are here to deliver solutions, with fully flexible and tailored services to support our teams who in turn will provide exceptional experiences for our clients.
Our Story: Our values are at the heart of everything we do, all our employees embody our values throughout their day-to-day duties and their career at One Avenue. Attitude, Problem Solving and going Above & Beyond are what we are founded upon. We ensure our employees are always content, inspired and respected, creating the perfect working environment to succeed.
With numerous awards and accolades, we understand that our success is down to our people. We take pride in the service we provide and the people who make it happen. Which is why we continually invest and reward our employees and as a result of our recent growth, we are now on the search for new talent to join our growing team.
Company Awards • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2021 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2021 • International Design Award – 2021 • Entrepreneur of the Year – 2021 • Commercial Real Estate Company of the Year – 2020 • Serviced Office of the Year – 2020 • Best Covid Response – 2020
Why don’t you check us out on social media: @OneAvenueGroup
Thank you for your interest in this role. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard after 10 working days, then unfortunately we were unable to consider your application on this occasion.
We are recruiting for a customer facing Customer Contracts / Commercial Manager to join the Customer Contracts - Governance & Operations Team. The Governance & Operations Team provides expertise in Trade & Export Controls, Intellectual Property Management, maintains AWEs Insurance Portfolio, develops Customer Contracts Governance, and provides the tools, procedures and resources used by the wider Customer Contracts Function. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? Location - Reading Area Salary: up to £60,000 AWE offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement Flexible working hours 9 day fortnight (every other Friday off) Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities: Maintaining and developing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Providing advice and guidance to the wider AWE on Trade & Export Controls, Intellectual Property Management, and customer facing agreements such as NDAs or collaboration agreements; Maintaining and promoting high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Assuring that AWE is compliant with Customer Contract policies and procedures; Assuring that Customer Contracts is working within the terms of its delegations; Seeking opportunities to simplify Customer Contracts procedures and ways of working; Defining and implementing internal and external best practice within Customer Contracts processes, and ways of working; Develop appropriate processes and contractual templates to support internal and external stakeholders; Review and negotiate customer facing agreements such as collaboration agreements, MOUs and NDAs; Being actively involved with understanding, mitigating and managing Customer Contract risks and opportunities. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Experience in different contracting models; Experience in a Government contracting environment; Highly developed communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels; Effective relationship management at all levels with key internal and external customers and stakeholders; Good facilitation, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills; Excellent organisational and analytical skills and effectiveness to manage priorities in a multi task role delivering to challenging timescales; Ability to make sound decisions and to challenge; Well-developed skills in the use of a variety of computerised business software to support business needs; Ability to identify, use and monitor the key controls to manage performance and ensure the effective monitoring and application of controls and exception reporting. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for a customer facing Customer Contracts / Commercial Manager to join the Customer Contracts - Governance & Operations Team. The Governance & Operations Team provides expertise in Trade & Export Controls, Intellectual Property Management, maintains AWEs Insurance Portfolio, develops Customer Contracts Governance, and provides the tools, procedures and resources used by the wider Customer Contracts Function. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? Location - Reading Area Salary: up to £60,000 AWE offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement Flexible working hours 9 day fortnight (every other Friday off) Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities: Maintaining and developing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Providing advice and guidance to the wider AWE on Trade & Export Controls, Intellectual Property Management, and customer facing agreements such as NDAs or collaboration agreements; Maintaining and promoting high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Assuring that AWE is compliant with Customer Contract policies and procedures; Assuring that Customer Contracts is working within the terms of its delegations; Seeking opportunities to simplify Customer Contracts procedures and ways of working; Defining and implementing internal and external best practice within Customer Contracts processes, and ways of working; Develop appropriate processes and contractual templates to support internal and external stakeholders; Review and negotiate customer facing agreements such as collaboration agreements, MOUs and NDAs; Being actively involved with understanding, mitigating and managing Customer Contract risks and opportunities. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Experience in different contracting models; Experience in a Government contracting environment; Highly developed communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels; Effective relationship management at all levels with key internal and external customers and stakeholders; Good facilitation, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills; Excellent organisational and analytical skills and effectiveness to manage priorities in a multi task role delivering to challenging timescales; Ability to make sound decisions and to challenge; Well-developed skills in the use of a variety of computerised business software to support business needs; Ability to identify, use and monitor the key controls to manage performance and ensure the effective monitoring and application of controls and exception reporting. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role
Delivering moments that matter is what we truly take pride in at the Sofa Delivery Company, and as one of our Van Drivers you will be delighting our customers at the very last part of their journey, which undoubtedly leaves that all important lasting impression. Your day to day can vary from high rises to bungalows, recliners to footstools - you'll be delivering it all and having a laugh with your colleagues along the way! The good news is, you don't have to have any experience- As long as you have a Driving Licence with less than 6 points, we can give you all the training you need! About The Sofa Delivery Company At The Sofa Delivery Company, we know that a sofa is one of the most meaningful things someone can buy. That's why we're on a mission to be the best two-person delivery company around, delivering great experiences to our customers that count. As part of the DFS group, we deliver for our group brands- DFS and Sofology. We're big believers that a great job is not just something you have, it's something you take pride in creating. You'll be working alongside team members who live for the challenge and variety of our roles. No day is the same with us, and that's the joy. Our colleagues are given the tools, training and support to make moments matter. We recognise and reward our people for going the extra mile, for our customers and each other. Whether you're in the warehouse, out on the road, or in a customer's home, at The Sofa Delivery Company, you'll deliver moments that matter. We're an equal opportunities employer and are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We love to celebrate and encourage people to be their true selves. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital state, or disability status. Everyone is welcome! What you'll be doing Complete all deliveries into customers' homes in a safe and professional manner, without causing any damage to furniture or customers' property Communicate effectively with the customer prior to delivery to ensure that they know you're on your way to their address Ensure furniture is delivered to the room requested by the customer and that we do not leave them with any rubbish to dispose of Represent The Sofa Delivery Company values and those of our brand partners in everything that you do Work with your team and senior managers to provide feedback and continually improve the standards of service we offer Carry out daily inspections of allocated vehicle and equipment, informing the line manager of any defects/missing items immediately Comply with all driving laws as defined by the government and all company policies and procedures The role is for you if You've got great people and time management skills You enjoy spending time with customers, responding to their questions and needs You're comfortable installing furniture in customers' homes - wherever that may be You take pride in your work and prioritise safety - of yourself and those around you You like variety in your day and the occasional challenge You've got a dedicated work ethic and want to be recognised and rewarded for it You want to work in an environment where everyone is welcome and can have fun You want to work as part of a two person team You're happy to lift heavy furniture! You have a valid drivers licence with 6 points or less The Sofa Delivery Company Benefits A competitive salary and a quarterly bonus based on delivering outstanding customer service to our customers. Fantastic 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern- meaning more time to spend relaxing with your nearest and dearest! 30% colleague + 15% friends & family discount across the Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell) Access to a wide range of perks, including amazing retailer and days out discounts We offer colleagues a wide range of wellbeing support and services to help maintain a happy and healthy mind, body and life Free, on-site, physio sessions Company Pension Scheme Group Sharesave Scheme Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Delivering moments that matter is what we truly take pride in at the Sofa Delivery Company, and as one of our Van Drivers you will be delighting our customers at the very last part of their journey, which undoubtedly leaves that all important lasting impression. Your day to day can vary from high rises to bungalows, recliners to footstools - you'll be delivering it all and having a laugh with your colleagues along the way! The good news is, you don't have to have any experience- As long as you have a Driving Licence with less than 6 points, we can give you all the training you need! About The Sofa Delivery Company At The Sofa Delivery Company, we know that a sofa is one of the most meaningful things someone can buy. That's why we're on a mission to be the best two-person delivery company around, delivering great experiences to our customers that count. As part of the DFS group, we deliver for our group brands- DFS and Sofology. We're big believers that a great job is not just something you have, it's something you take pride in creating. You'll be working alongside team members who live for the challenge and variety of our roles. No day is the same with us, and that's the joy. Our colleagues are given the tools, training and support to make moments matter. We recognise and reward our people for going the extra mile, for our customers and each other. Whether you're in the warehouse, out on the road, or in a customer's home, at The Sofa Delivery Company, you'll deliver moments that matter. We're an equal opportunities employer and are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We love to celebrate and encourage people to be their true selves. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital state, or disability status. Everyone is welcome! What you'll be doing Complete all deliveries into customers' homes in a safe and professional manner, without causing any damage to furniture or customers' property Communicate effectively with the customer prior to delivery to ensure that they know you're on your way to their address Ensure furniture is delivered to the room requested by the customer and that we do not leave them with any rubbish to dispose of Represent The Sofa Delivery Company values and those of our brand partners in everything that you do Work with your team and senior managers to provide feedback and continually improve the standards of service we offer Carry out daily inspections of allocated vehicle and equipment, informing the line manager of any defects/missing items immediately Comply with all driving laws as defined by the government and all company policies and procedures The role is for you if You've got great people and time management skills You enjoy spending time with customers, responding to their questions and needs You're comfortable installing furniture in customers' homes - wherever that may be You take pride in your work and prioritise safety - of yourself and those around you You like variety in your day and the occasional challenge You've got a dedicated work ethic and want to be recognised and rewarded for it You want to work in an environment where everyone is welcome and can have fun You want to work as part of a two person team You're happy to lift heavy furniture! You have a valid drivers licence with 6 points or less The Sofa Delivery Company Benefits A competitive salary and a quarterly bonus based on delivering outstanding customer service to our customers. Fantastic 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern- meaning more time to spend relaxing with your nearest and dearest! 30% colleague + 15% friends & family discount across the Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell) Access to a wide range of perks, including amazing retailer and days out discounts We offer colleagues a wide range of wellbeing support and services to help maintain a happy and healthy mind, body and life Free, on-site, physio sessions Company Pension Scheme Group Sharesave Scheme Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Job Description We are looking for a Business Development Manager to engage with House Builders and Developers to pitch and win instructions for new homes stock that our sales teams will then take to market. This role is field-based and there will be times where you will need to be available over the occasional weekend (site launches etc.). With your property industry knowledge and network, you will develop new client relationships with tried-and-tested methods, seeking opportunities for further business across the wider Group, as a one stop shop for the client s end customer (Part Exchange, Financial Services and Conveyancing etc.).OTE - £70,000 - Uncapped Commission - Career Progression Key responsibilities of a Business Development Manager You ll use your hunter s approach to source new opportunities and follow up on leads from our own estate agency network. You ll complete pricing and marketing reports for your clients, involving our Land Management team to deliver downstream income opportunities for them; ensuring processes fall in line with all business requirements at all times including Estate Agency legislation, Data Protection, Consumer Code All of the good stuff that keeps us legal and compliant!You will then hand over the operational elements of sales and marketing to your account manager colleagues, remaining close to the client throughout. Skills and experience required to be a successful Business Development Manager You re a hunter-gatherer, when it comes to sales and business development; proven with a track record of rolling up your sleeves and bringing home the goods You understand the problems, opportunities and language of the industry that we re in and you re able to engage and influence at a senior level You are thorough and precise in what you do, clearly communicating with everyone around you at all stages of the relationship You are a car driver You ll be on the road for the vast majority of your working week What's in it for you as our Business Development Manager? Career progression is available in this area of our business which is the largest growing within our highly successful national group. Industry leading training and development Demonstrable career ladder Supportive and rewarding environment Compete for top achievers awards Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission Car or Car allowance Connells Group , one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK. Founded in 1936 and with a network or over 1,250 branches, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of services including new homes , mortgage services , surveying , conveyancing and more! Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.LNHO00194
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Job Description We are looking for a Business Development Manager to engage with House Builders and Developers to pitch and win instructions for new homes stock that our sales teams will then take to market. This role is field-based and there will be times where you will need to be available over the occasional weekend (site launches etc.). With your property industry knowledge and network, you will develop new client relationships with tried-and-tested methods, seeking opportunities for further business across the wider Group, as a one stop shop for the client s end customer (Part Exchange, Financial Services and Conveyancing etc.).OTE - £70,000 - Uncapped Commission - Career Progression Key responsibilities of a Business Development Manager You ll use your hunter s approach to source new opportunities and follow up on leads from our own estate agency network. You ll complete pricing and marketing reports for your clients, involving our Land Management team to deliver downstream income opportunities for them; ensuring processes fall in line with all business requirements at all times including Estate Agency legislation, Data Protection, Consumer Code All of the good stuff that keeps us legal and compliant!You will then hand over the operational elements of sales and marketing to your account manager colleagues, remaining close to the client throughout. Skills and experience required to be a successful Business Development Manager You re a hunter-gatherer, when it comes to sales and business development; proven with a track record of rolling up your sleeves and bringing home the goods You understand the problems, opportunities and language of the industry that we re in and you re able to engage and influence at a senior level You are thorough and precise in what you do, clearly communicating with everyone around you at all stages of the relationship You are a car driver You ll be on the road for the vast majority of your working week What's in it for you as our Business Development Manager? Career progression is available in this area of our business which is the largest growing within our highly successful national group. Industry leading training and development Demonstrable career ladder Supportive and rewarding environment Compete for top achievers awards Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission Car or Car allowance Connells Group , one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK. Founded in 1936 and with a network or over 1,250 branches, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of services including new homes , mortgage services , surveying , conveyancing and more! Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.LNHO00194
THE ROLE The Head of Auction Sales will focus on maximizing the growth of Sotheby's Wine business in the UK, with an emphasis on driving sales from the region to auction (and retail), both locally and internationally. You will have specialist knowledge and experience, be a highly-motivated independent self-starter, tasked with sourcing high value collections, negotiating profitable sales, meeting P&L plan and margin targets across the business. He or she will have and develop a significant private client and trade network, negotiate deals, inspect and catalogue wines, provide advice to buyers both for drinking and investment, create and attend Wine events, and provide general organization and administration as the business requires. As part of the global wine & spirits leadership team, you will be expected to contribute to and implement the growth strategy focusing on the UK. RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership Enhance the visibility of Sotheby's Wine as part of the Sotheby's brands, and drive profitable growth of Sotheby's Wine to secure its short- and long-term success Apply your innate understanding of the wine trade to further create a Sotheby's Wine brand in the UK that is commercially appealing, consistent with the brand and priced sensibly Secure profitable consignments for auction and direct acquisition through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and help the local and global teams meet annual plan Contribute to the success of the business plan by meeting and exceeding assigned sales goals Develop and implement the agreed auction, retail (including e-Commerce) and storage (including virtual storage) vision for Sotheby's Wine in Europe, collaborating equally with the Continental European Wine and global Wine management teams Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the wider business as well as the global Sotheby's Wine team to compose, produce and execute interesting, innovative and profitable sale formats and concepts across the Sotheby's sales channels Develop strong and collaborative relationships both within Sotheby's Wine and within the auction house generally Contribute to the global leadership of the wine business by helping shape the strategy for growth in the UK and help implement initiatives Provide support to other parts of the Auction and Retail wine business as and when required Expertise Sourcing and securing profitable consignments for auction and direct selling opportunities through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and helping the team meet annual budget targets Secure profitable consignments for auction and direct selling opportunities through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and help the local and global teams meet annual plan Setting an example of scholarship providing expertise, researching and cataloguing wines to the highest standard Perform property inspection for wine at Sotheby's Wine warehouses and on-site at client's premises Proofing digital catalogues and listings Valuing property to provide auction/retail/fair market/insurance estimates as required by the client Assisting with inspection and research/cataloguing of wines for sale in New York and Hong Kong when required Client Relationship Management Grow Sotheby's Wine private client and trade network in the UK Drive a long-term client development strategy across private, trade and winery clients Using Specialist knowledge and expertise on strategic long-term business getting focused on high level opportunities and their requirements. Act as a client contact for this client base and develop strong relationships with revenue opportunities Act as an ambassador for the Wine business within Sotheby's, promoting its services, products and expertise to internal stakeholders, cross selling the Sotheby's Wine business to all Sotheby's clients Provide advice to buyers across both auction & retail Responsible for selling wine to clients via telephone, email, in-person and at events Events composition/participation to include client development and entertaining Work with the wider business to streamline processes and ensure efficient client service, engaging with operations, marketing, events, and regional Chairman / business development to create consistently exceptional client experience Team and Sale Management Develop, train, manage, incentivise and retain the UK Wine team Working with Specialist, Operations team, oversee preparation of marketing and communication strategies in conjunction with the Marketing, Press and Editorial teams to sell sales. Ensure that the Specialist Operations team manages sale production and deadlines: Ensure that all photography is completed in a timely manner Researching and writing catalogue entries, Proof-reading Liaising with Catalogue Production and Sale Creation teams as appropriate Produce and manage appraisal and proposal coordination Responsible for having business getting spreadsheet updated to current status Work with the wider business to streamline processes and ensure efficient client service, engaging with operations, marketing, events, and regional Chairman / business development to create consistently exceptional client experience Manage wine auctions and related events IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES 10+ years of Specialist experience in fine wine and the Global wine market People Management experience in a fine wine business preferred Proven ability to operate in a start-up or similar environment, providing dynamic, strategic leadership combined with hands-on operational drive Capable of identifying obstacles to growth and success, and translating expertise into results Proven manager, inspirational and dynamic leader, with experience of global teams Commit to uphold ethical standards at the highest level, consistent with Sotheby's reputation. Understand and demonstrate a "no compromise" attitude towards luxury: protecting the Sotheby's Wine vision and brand equity while achieving short term sales goals Experience in developing HNW and trade network and converting relationships into revenue Strong ability to network and convert social connections into business opportunitiesHigh level of attention to detail Professional, discreet and commercial client service skills Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and SAP preferred
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
THE ROLE The Head of Auction Sales will focus on maximizing the growth of Sotheby's Wine business in the UK, with an emphasis on driving sales from the region to auction (and retail), both locally and internationally. You will have specialist knowledge and experience, be a highly-motivated independent self-starter, tasked with sourcing high value collections, negotiating profitable sales, meeting P&L plan and margin targets across the business. He or she will have and develop a significant private client and trade network, negotiate deals, inspect and catalogue wines, provide advice to buyers both for drinking and investment, create and attend Wine events, and provide general organization and administration as the business requires. As part of the global wine & spirits leadership team, you will be expected to contribute to and implement the growth strategy focusing on the UK. RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership Enhance the visibility of Sotheby's Wine as part of the Sotheby's brands, and drive profitable growth of Sotheby's Wine to secure its short- and long-term success Apply your innate understanding of the wine trade to further create a Sotheby's Wine brand in the UK that is commercially appealing, consistent with the brand and priced sensibly Secure profitable consignments for auction and direct acquisition through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and help the local and global teams meet annual plan Contribute to the success of the business plan by meeting and exceeding assigned sales goals Develop and implement the agreed auction, retail (including e-Commerce) and storage (including virtual storage) vision for Sotheby's Wine in Europe, collaborating equally with the Continental European Wine and global Wine management teams Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the wider business as well as the global Sotheby's Wine team to compose, produce and execute interesting, innovative and profitable sale formats and concepts across the Sotheby's sales channels Develop strong and collaborative relationships both within Sotheby's Wine and within the auction house generally Contribute to the global leadership of the wine business by helping shape the strategy for growth in the UK and help implement initiatives Provide support to other parts of the Auction and Retail wine business as and when required Expertise Sourcing and securing profitable consignments for auction and direct selling opportunities through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and helping the team meet annual budget targets Secure profitable consignments for auction and direct selling opportunities through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and help the local and global teams meet annual plan Setting an example of scholarship providing expertise, researching and cataloguing wines to the highest standard Perform property inspection for wine at Sotheby's Wine warehouses and on-site at client's premises Proofing digital catalogues and listings Valuing property to provide auction/retail/fair market/insurance estimates as required by the client Assisting with inspection and research/cataloguing of wines for sale in New York and Hong Kong when required Client Relationship Management Grow Sotheby's Wine private client and trade network in the UK Drive a long-term client development strategy across private, trade and winery clients Using Specialist knowledge and expertise on strategic long-term business getting focused on high level opportunities and their requirements. Act as a client contact for this client base and develop strong relationships with revenue opportunities Act as an ambassador for the Wine business within Sotheby's, promoting its services, products and expertise to internal stakeholders, cross selling the Sotheby's Wine business to all Sotheby's clients Provide advice to buyers across both auction & retail Responsible for selling wine to clients via telephone, email, in-person and at events Events composition/participation to include client development and entertaining Work with the wider business to streamline processes and ensure efficient client service, engaging with operations, marketing, events, and regional Chairman / business development to create consistently exceptional client experience Team and Sale Management Develop, train, manage, incentivise and retain the UK Wine team Working with Specialist, Operations team, oversee preparation of marketing and communication strategies in conjunction with the Marketing, Press and Editorial teams to sell sales. Ensure that the Specialist Operations team manages sale production and deadlines: Ensure that all photography is completed in a timely manner Researching and writing catalogue entries, Proof-reading Liaising with Catalogue Production and Sale Creation teams as appropriate Produce and manage appraisal and proposal coordination Responsible for having business getting spreadsheet updated to current status Work with the wider business to streamline processes and ensure efficient client service, engaging with operations, marketing, events, and regional Chairman / business development to create consistently exceptional client experience Manage wine auctions and related events IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES 10+ years of Specialist experience in fine wine and the Global wine market People Management experience in a fine wine business preferred Proven ability to operate in a start-up or similar environment, providing dynamic, strategic leadership combined with hands-on operational drive Capable of identifying obstacles to growth and success, and translating expertise into results Proven manager, inspirational and dynamic leader, with experience of global teams Commit to uphold ethical standards at the highest level, consistent with Sotheby's reputation. Understand and demonstrate a "no compromise" attitude towards luxury: protecting the Sotheby's Wine vision and brand equity while achieving short term sales goals Experience in developing HNW and trade network and converting relationships into revenue Strong ability to network and convert social connections into business opportunitiesHigh level of attention to detail Professional, discreet and commercial client service skills Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and SAP preferred
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Our client, an established and expanding Property Management Group based in Glasgow, are currently seeking a Property Management Support to join them due to continued growth. As the Property Management Support, you will be supporting a team of property managers and their portfolios with the co-ordination and management of associated administration tasks click apply for full job details
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Our client, an established and expanding Property Management Group based in Glasgow, are currently seeking a Property Management Support to join them due to continued growth. As the Property Management Support, you will be supporting a team of property managers and their portfolios with the co-ordination and management of associated administration tasks click apply for full job details
The Role: Hampshire County Council's Property Servic es is a multi-disciplinary design, facilities and estate management team with considerable expertise in the stewardship of the public estate, a pioneering public practice with a national reputation for inspirational, practical and resilient architecture. One of the largest in-house property functions in local government, we have a thriving multi-disciplinary design office of some 100 designers with an ever-increasing portfolio of exciting and varied projects, winning awards over many years. We are looking for a high calibre Delivery Manager to join our team and help lead and deliver this work, embracing our commitment to creating quality architecture for public good. Joining our team will provide you with an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience, see projects built and further your professional career. We are confident you will find Hampshire a great place to live and work. To view our other available roles within Property Services please visit Property Services Careers . We enable our team to blend home and office-based working and provide a competitive Benefits Package .
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
The Role: Hampshire County Council's Property Servic es is a multi-disciplinary design, facilities and estate management team with considerable expertise in the stewardship of the public estate, a pioneering public practice with a national reputation for inspirational, practical and resilient architecture. One of the largest in-house property functions in local government, we have a thriving multi-disciplinary design office of some 100 designers with an ever-increasing portfolio of exciting and varied projects, winning awards over many years. We are looking for a high calibre Delivery Manager to join our team and help lead and deliver this work, embracing our commitment to creating quality architecture for public good. Joining our team will provide you with an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience, see projects built and further your professional career. We are confident you will find Hampshire a great place to live and work. To view our other available roles within Property Services please visit Property Services Careers . We enable our team to blend home and office-based working and provide a competitive Benefits Package .
Geo-Environmental Consultant Brighton What it's like to work at Argyll: We're a friendly, dynamic and supportive team. We encourage passion, ambition and collaboration, both in our performance as a team and individually. New ideas are encouraged. We actively promote involvement in the development and direction of our products and services, as well as finding more efficient ways to work. We also love a good work social and team building events. As well as this we offer: 25 days' holiday, with optional 5 days unpaid leave per year Flexible working Free fruit, biscuits, tea and coffee, as well as cake on your birthday Annual lifestyle allowance of £300 to put towards an activity of your choice Cycle to Work scheme and Gym Flex scheme Private health insurance Internal coaching/mentoring system throughout your time here Focus on training and career progression Competitive salary The Opportunity The Consultant will primarily be involved in the delivery of in-house contaminated land consultancy services, as well managing projects including out-sourced services. A third of your time will be spent supporting with the daily report workload as well as supporting and training more junior staff with all aspects of our in-house services. You will be responsible for taking on complex consultancy projects including the full range of our consultancy services and bespoke portfolio projects. The role will involve: Reviewing Desktop Reports (all types) - 30% time spent Take responsibly for keeping up SLAs Reviewing desktop reports (all levels of complexity) Undertaking consultancy work - 40% time spent Writing/reviewing contaminated land consults Writing all levels of proposals for in-house contaminated land consultancy products as well as the full range of out-sourced services Assisting or project managing a business area Project management for large scale due diligence portfolios Undertaking and reviewing environmental audits (compliance and planning) Technical review of third party Phase II reports with supervision from Senior Consult level Other projects e.g. product development and training - 30% time spent Coaching Assistant Consultants Undertaking training presentations to new employees Leading CPDs to clients Networking to promote new business Account management Supports on technical aspects of new products/refresh of existing products About you As a Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will have experience of working within the sector mastering core skills such as completion of and quoting/scoping audits and associated services. You will have a strong commercial awareness and will develop and maintain relationships with key clients. You will also have/be: BA/BSc (Hons) in an Environmental Science or a similar discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or GIS. Working towards Associate member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and IEMA accredited Associate Environmental Auditor. Ability to write & review accurate desktop reports at all levels of complexity, complex regulatory consultation, standard in-house contaminated land consultancy products and standard proposals. Project & Supplier Management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. About Us Argyll Environmental are part of the Landmark Information Group, with bright, modern offices in Brighton city centre. Argyll are contaminated land and flood risk specialists. We deliver environmental insight to the majority of the top law firms in the UK, along with other niche markets such as SIPPs, asset managers, architects and developers. Landmark are leading environmental and property data experts, so together we are well placed to offer innovative products and services to the wider market. Our work is varied and could be anything from a small project to help someone gain planning permission, to supporting national scale property portfolios. Regardless of the project, we pride ourselves on offering an unrivalled level of service for our clients. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Geo-Environmental Consultant Brighton What it's like to work at Argyll: We're a friendly, dynamic and supportive team. We encourage passion, ambition and collaboration, both in our performance as a team and individually. New ideas are encouraged. We actively promote involvement in the development and direction of our products and services, as well as finding more efficient ways to work. We also love a good work social and team building events. As well as this we offer: 25 days' holiday, with optional 5 days unpaid leave per year Flexible working Free fruit, biscuits, tea and coffee, as well as cake on your birthday Annual lifestyle allowance of £300 to put towards an activity of your choice Cycle to Work scheme and Gym Flex scheme Private health insurance Internal coaching/mentoring system throughout your time here Focus on training and career progression Competitive salary The Opportunity The Consultant will primarily be involved in the delivery of in-house contaminated land consultancy services, as well managing projects including out-sourced services. A third of your time will be spent supporting with the daily report workload as well as supporting and training more junior staff with all aspects of our in-house services. You will be responsible for taking on complex consultancy projects including the full range of our consultancy services and bespoke portfolio projects. The role will involve: Reviewing Desktop Reports (all types) - 30% time spent Take responsibly for keeping up SLAs Reviewing desktop reports (all levels of complexity) Undertaking consultancy work - 40% time spent Writing/reviewing contaminated land consults Writing all levels of proposals for in-house contaminated land consultancy products as well as the full range of out-sourced services Assisting or project managing a business area Project management for large scale due diligence portfolios Undertaking and reviewing environmental audits (compliance and planning) Technical review of third party Phase II reports with supervision from Senior Consult level Other projects e.g. product development and training - 30% time spent Coaching Assistant Consultants Undertaking training presentations to new employees Leading CPDs to clients Networking to promote new business Account management Supports on technical aspects of new products/refresh of existing products About you As a Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will have experience of working within the sector mastering core skills such as completion of and quoting/scoping audits and associated services. You will have a strong commercial awareness and will develop and maintain relationships with key clients. You will also have/be: BA/BSc (Hons) in an Environmental Science or a similar discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or GIS. Working towards Associate member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and IEMA accredited Associate Environmental Auditor. Ability to write & review accurate desktop reports at all levels of complexity, complex regulatory consultation, standard in-house contaminated land consultancy products and standard proposals. Project & Supplier Management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. About Us Argyll Environmental are part of the Landmark Information Group, with bright, modern offices in Brighton city centre. Argyll are contaminated land and flood risk specialists. We deliver environmental insight to the majority of the top law firms in the UK, along with other niche markets such as SIPPs, asset managers, architects and developers. Landmark are leading environmental and property data experts, so together we are well placed to offer innovative products and services to the wider market. Our work is varied and could be anything from a small project to help someone gain planning permission, to supporting national scale property portfolios. Regardless of the project, we pride ourselves on offering an unrivalled level of service for our clients. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
House of Commons The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community. Staff Benefits In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 30 days' annual leave (Pro-rata) (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Access to training and development. Flexible working. Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. Introduction The Strategic Estates team in Parliament takes great pride in looking after and improving the buildings of Parliament itself, as custodians of the Estate. While we are part of the House of Commons service, we provide services to the House of Lords as well. We operate on a working World Heritage site which attracts visitors from all over the globe, in a challenging stakeholder environment where conservation and the need to innovate and build for the future coincide. The Property and Asset Strategy team lead the strategic development of an integrated property and asset management approach for the estate, managing the lifecycle of the buildings, day-to-day corporate property management and providing advice to the Project Delivery and Maintenance groups. Property and Asset Strategy has a core of expert in-house technical staff providing continuity, direction and support to colleagues, consultants, and contractors, and represents the estate with key external bodies. The Role This role is a fantastic opportunity to join the Property and Asset Strategy (PAS) team as an Administrative Assistant. The PAS Team initiate the various refurbishment projects and support the directorate in strategic management, reporting and oversight of PAS's full portfolio of projects, services, and operations. The key stakeholder relationships are: SE Directors, managers, and staff Colleagues and Heads of Department outside SE and across Parliament External Partners Some of the responsibilities for this role include: Manage diaries and emails (as requested) for the Deputy Director of Property and Asset Strategy and support PAS Team Leaders. Organise meetings, arrange appointments, book rooms and equipment, circulate agendas and prepare papers in good time. Take accurate and concise minutes, track actions and ensure they're followed up. Liaise with colleagues across Parliament to follow up on requests, papers, or updates. Oversee the recruitment process for the team, liaise with Team Leads, the Recruitment team. Submit job descriptions onto the e-recruitment platform and arrange interviews. Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Working with people Builds good relationships and co-operates with others. Promotes and maintains an atmosphere of openness and acceptance to include principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Functional knowledge and skills Experience of: Diary and inbox management Organising and supporting meetings Taking minutes Understanding of: Microsoft software (particularly Outlook and SharePoint) Communicating with others Communicates clearly, uses plain English and correct grammar. Deliver important messages effectively with a good manner and respond to strict deadlines. To provide advice and assistance. Planning and organising Plans, prioritises, and monitors tasks in a systematic and organised way. Take the initiative and be proactive to develop new ideas and ways to continuously improve working practices. Providing a customer service Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for answering queries and taking appropriate actions. Next Steps and Additional Information CV & Criterion Responses - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against Criteria 1, 2 & 4 . More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
House of Commons The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community. Staff Benefits In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 30 days' annual leave (Pro-rata) (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Access to training and development. Flexible working. Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. Introduction The Strategic Estates team in Parliament takes great pride in looking after and improving the buildings of Parliament itself, as custodians of the Estate. While we are part of the House of Commons service, we provide services to the House of Lords as well. We operate on a working World Heritage site which attracts visitors from all over the globe, in a challenging stakeholder environment where conservation and the need to innovate and build for the future coincide. The Property and Asset Strategy team lead the strategic development of an integrated property and asset management approach for the estate, managing the lifecycle of the buildings, day-to-day corporate property management and providing advice to the Project Delivery and Maintenance groups. Property and Asset Strategy has a core of expert in-house technical staff providing continuity, direction and support to colleagues, consultants, and contractors, and represents the estate with key external bodies. The Role This role is a fantastic opportunity to join the Property and Asset Strategy (PAS) team as an Administrative Assistant. The PAS Team initiate the various refurbishment projects and support the directorate in strategic management, reporting and oversight of PAS's full portfolio of projects, services, and operations. The key stakeholder relationships are: SE Directors, managers, and staff Colleagues and Heads of Department outside SE and across Parliament External Partners Some of the responsibilities for this role include: Manage diaries and emails (as requested) for the Deputy Director of Property and Asset Strategy and support PAS Team Leaders. Organise meetings, arrange appointments, book rooms and equipment, circulate agendas and prepare papers in good time. Take accurate and concise minutes, track actions and ensure they're followed up. Liaise with colleagues across Parliament to follow up on requests, papers, or updates. Oversee the recruitment process for the team, liaise with Team Leads, the Recruitment team. Submit job descriptions onto the e-recruitment platform and arrange interviews. Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Working with people Builds good relationships and co-operates with others. Promotes and maintains an atmosphere of openness and acceptance to include principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Functional knowledge and skills Experience of: Diary and inbox management Organising and supporting meetings Taking minutes Understanding of: Microsoft software (particularly Outlook and SharePoint) Communicating with others Communicates clearly, uses plain English and correct grammar. Deliver important messages effectively with a good manner and respond to strict deadlines. To provide advice and assistance. Planning and organising Plans, prioritises, and monitors tasks in a systematic and organised way. Take the initiative and be proactive to develop new ideas and ways to continuously improve working practices. Providing a customer service Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for answering queries and taking appropriate actions. Next Steps and Additional Information CV & Criterion Responses - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against Criteria 1, 2 & 4 . More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
MRSG is part of the Munich RE group. We are known for our dedication to excellence and quality of service provision across both primary and reinsurance. As well as operating in the Lloyd's of London market, we conduct our business via a global network of service companies, with offices located in the UK, Ireland, the United States, Asia, including Singapore, Labuan and Dubai. Our group of companies provide solutions covering Casualty, Marine & Cargo, Aerospace, Cyber, Political Violence, Trade Credit and Property, Contingency and Yacht. Our purpose is to inspire our clients and people with the confidence and freedom to explore, create and build - to enable people and businesses to thrive. Associate HR Business Partner (12m FTC) We are looking to employ an Associate HR Business Partner to be based in London and to work with us on a full time basis, subject to a 12 month fixed term contract. If you'd like to work within an energetic, fun and collaborative team atmosphere where you can make difference, we'd love to hear from you. The Role To support the development and implementation of best practice HR strategies, policies, processes and solutions that enable the Business Units, MRSG wide to achieve their objectives. To deliver an exceptional value-added HR service, giving advice and assistance to key stakeholders and employees, as well as challenging thinking and traditional approaches to find win/win solutions. To advise managers, and ensure fair and consistent application across HR lifecycle activities, including: Employee Relations Resourcing Performance Management and Development in conjunction with the Talent Management and Development Partner People Management and Employee Engagement Compensation and Reward (in conjunction with Head of HR) Regulatory and company compliance To provide administrative support, prepare confidential reports and letters, and support corporate HR initiatives/programs, interfacing with the wider MRSGUKS HR team, specifically the Head of HR as well as UK Regional HR team members, as appropriate. What we are looking for Resourcing and Organisation Design Provide 1st level support to all staff on any HR lifecycle events, policy and/or process questions. Prepare all necessary employee paperwork for Head of HR to review, including offer letters and contracts, new starter packs, transfer letters, promotion and salary change letters and leaver letters, etc. Coordinate with the HR Operations Team to ensure accurate payroll is processed. Work with the business to on-board New Joiners, and ensure a seamless transition into Munich Re. Provide input to support organisational design/redesign activities and work with the Head of HR, local and Global HR teams to execute decisions made, mitigating risk to the business. Performance Management and Development Support the performance management process and continuous conversations approach. Help drive positive changes to ensure the appropriate management of people, and any issues are identified and addressed early including management of the probationary period review process People Management and Employee Engagement Provide fair and consistent legislative, company policy and process advice on routine employee relations and retention issues, escalating to Head of HR or Group Chief HR Officer where necessary and appropriate, to ensure appropriate recommendations and measures are made/taken in a timely manner Investigate workplace situations Compensation and Reward Support the Head of HR, Group Chief HR Officer, and Compensation Partner with HR benchmarking and make recommendations for consideration, in respect of role and salary adjustments, promotions and in order to address potential retention issues. Support the annual compensation/bonus cycle Provide support to all staff regards Company benefit queries and any benefit policy and/or process questions, as well as carry out all administrative responsibilities including working with the HR Operations Team to ensure accurate payroll is processed. Training & Development Work with Line Managers and Employees to understand training and development requirements and support the Head of HR, and Talent Management and Development Partner to implement training initiatives. Other Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, with a view to fully understanding business goals, drivers, challenges, and requirements, resolving issues in timely manager and ensuring service levels are maintained. Establish and maintain a strong relationship with the client groups, instilling credibility and becoming known for providing reliable and accurate advice and guidance. Work collaboratively with local and Global HR colleagues to ensure that HR policies and strategies across the respective Business Units are aligned where possible and appropriate. Ensure compliance with Company and HR standard keeping appropriate records and operating processes in accordance with industry regulations, local law, market best practice and group policy (including GDPR). Maintain electronic HR files and systems, ensuring data changes are captured in the HR system and information is accurate and up to date at all times. Encourage Employees to use the self-service functionality of the systems in place and work with HR Operations Team on the development of any additional process and policy documentation to support the business and employees with self-service. Proactively create and develop HR Communications as required to support the effective delivery of HR to the client group and wider business. Provide accurate Management Information and reports required by the Group Chief HR Officer and external stakeholder i.e. Audit To drive HR improvements and enable the business. Support to implement local, regional and global projects Support HR Project deliverables as required in the role Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders. Key Skills & Experience Demonstrated experience in the HR field. Proven understanding of Employee Lifecycle activities, operational HR and employment legislation Experience in implementing HR related projects Intermediate knowledge of compensation and reward Understanding of OD, TUPE, restricting and employment legislation Able to define problems or situations, logically diagnose root causes, identify value add solutions and follow up through to resolution, with support as required. Ability to analyse and present data to support recommendations and decisions Anticipates changing situations, needs, and expectations and maintains a flexible and agile approach. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables at any one time and under pressure Proven experience of building relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders at all levels Demonstrates intellectual curiosity with a focus on continuous improvement Ability to work independently, as part of a team and within a complex matrix structure. Your career with us At MRSG, you'll find the flexibility, development and support you need to excel your career combined with a competitive salary and a benefits package that promotes wellbeing and work-life balance, on top of the standard features that include a non-contributory pension, private medical care, life assurance and more! Diversity & Inclusion Creating an inclusive environment is a crucial part of the Munich Re culture, and we are committed to our Diversity & Inclusion Policy. We also seek to provide a fair and supportive work environment which provides learning and development opportunities for all. Working together, we are an employer of choice by building the workforce for today and the future. We make it happen. Together.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
MRSG is part of the Munich RE group. We are known for our dedication to excellence and quality of service provision across both primary and reinsurance. As well as operating in the Lloyd's of London market, we conduct our business via a global network of service companies, with offices located in the UK, Ireland, the United States, Asia, including Singapore, Labuan and Dubai. Our group of companies provide solutions covering Casualty, Marine & Cargo, Aerospace, Cyber, Political Violence, Trade Credit and Property, Contingency and Yacht. Our purpose is to inspire our clients and people with the confidence and freedom to explore, create and build - to enable people and businesses to thrive. Associate HR Business Partner (12m FTC) We are looking to employ an Associate HR Business Partner to be based in London and to work with us on a full time basis, subject to a 12 month fixed term contract. If you'd like to work within an energetic, fun and collaborative team atmosphere where you can make difference, we'd love to hear from you. The Role To support the development and implementation of best practice HR strategies, policies, processes and solutions that enable the Business Units, MRSG wide to achieve their objectives. To deliver an exceptional value-added HR service, giving advice and assistance to key stakeholders and employees, as well as challenging thinking and traditional approaches to find win/win solutions. To advise managers, and ensure fair and consistent application across HR lifecycle activities, including: Employee Relations Resourcing Performance Management and Development in conjunction with the Talent Management and Development Partner People Management and Employee Engagement Compensation and Reward (in conjunction with Head of HR) Regulatory and company compliance To provide administrative support, prepare confidential reports and letters, and support corporate HR initiatives/programs, interfacing with the wider MRSGUKS HR team, specifically the Head of HR as well as UK Regional HR team members, as appropriate. What we are looking for Resourcing and Organisation Design Provide 1st level support to all staff on any HR lifecycle events, policy and/or process questions. Prepare all necessary employee paperwork for Head of HR to review, including offer letters and contracts, new starter packs, transfer letters, promotion and salary change letters and leaver letters, etc. Coordinate with the HR Operations Team to ensure accurate payroll is processed. Work with the business to on-board New Joiners, and ensure a seamless transition into Munich Re. Provide input to support organisational design/redesign activities and work with the Head of HR, local and Global HR teams to execute decisions made, mitigating risk to the business. Performance Management and Development Support the performance management process and continuous conversations approach. Help drive positive changes to ensure the appropriate management of people, and any issues are identified and addressed early including management of the probationary period review process People Management and Employee Engagement Provide fair and consistent legislative, company policy and process advice on routine employee relations and retention issues, escalating to Head of HR or Group Chief HR Officer where necessary and appropriate, to ensure appropriate recommendations and measures are made/taken in a timely manner Investigate workplace situations Compensation and Reward Support the Head of HR, Group Chief HR Officer, and Compensation Partner with HR benchmarking and make recommendations for consideration, in respect of role and salary adjustments, promotions and in order to address potential retention issues. Support the annual compensation/bonus cycle Provide support to all staff regards Company benefit queries and any benefit policy and/or process questions, as well as carry out all administrative responsibilities including working with the HR Operations Team to ensure accurate payroll is processed. Training & Development Work with Line Managers and Employees to understand training and development requirements and support the Head of HR, and Talent Management and Development Partner to implement training initiatives. Other Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, with a view to fully understanding business goals, drivers, challenges, and requirements, resolving issues in timely manager and ensuring service levels are maintained. Establish and maintain a strong relationship with the client groups, instilling credibility and becoming known for providing reliable and accurate advice and guidance. Work collaboratively with local and Global HR colleagues to ensure that HR policies and strategies across the respective Business Units are aligned where possible and appropriate. Ensure compliance with Company and HR standard keeping appropriate records and operating processes in accordance with industry regulations, local law, market best practice and group policy (including GDPR). Maintain electronic HR files and systems, ensuring data changes are captured in the HR system and information is accurate and up to date at all times. Encourage Employees to use the self-service functionality of the systems in place and work with HR Operations Team on the development of any additional process and policy documentation to support the business and employees with self-service. Proactively create and develop HR Communications as required to support the effective delivery of HR to the client group and wider business. Provide accurate Management Information and reports required by the Group Chief HR Officer and external stakeholder i.e. Audit To drive HR improvements and enable the business. Support to implement local, regional and global projects Support HR Project deliverables as required in the role Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders. Key Skills & Experience Demonstrated experience in the HR field. Proven understanding of Employee Lifecycle activities, operational HR and employment legislation Experience in implementing HR related projects Intermediate knowledge of compensation and reward Understanding of OD, TUPE, restricting and employment legislation Able to define problems or situations, logically diagnose root causes, identify value add solutions and follow up through to resolution, with support as required. Ability to analyse and present data to support recommendations and decisions Anticipates changing situations, needs, and expectations and maintains a flexible and agile approach. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables at any one time and under pressure Proven experience of building relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders at all levels Demonstrates intellectual curiosity with a focus on continuous improvement Ability to work independently, as part of a team and within a complex matrix structure. Your career with us At MRSG, you'll find the flexibility, development and support you need to excel your career combined with a competitive salary and a benefits package that promotes wellbeing and work-life balance, on top of the standard features that include a non-contributory pension, private medical care, life assurance and more! Diversity & Inclusion Creating an inclusive environment is a crucial part of the Munich Re culture, and we are committed to our Diversity & Inclusion Policy. We also seek to provide a fair and supportive work environment which provides learning and development opportunities for all. Working together, we are an employer of choice by building the workforce for today and the future. We make it happen. Together.
Reward and Analytics Manager Reading/Exeter/Remote (UK) What it's like to work at Landmark: We're a friendly, dynamic and supportive team. We encourage being bold, dreaming big and active, curious minds, both in our performance as a team and individually. We actively promote involvement in the development and direction of our products and services, as well as finding new and more efficient ways to work. We love to get together to do great work and just be sociable. As well as this we offer Competitive salary 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with optional 5 days unpaid leave per year Annual lifestyle allowance of £300 to put towards an activity of your choice Pension matched up to 6% for the 1st 3 years and matched up to 10% thereafter Private Health Insurance - currently via Vitality Group Income Protection Scheme Matched funding for Charitable fundraising Cycle to Work scheme and Gym Flex scheme Internal coaching/mentoring system throughout your time here Focus on training and career progression Family friendly policies Free parking The Opportunity As part of the People Team, the Reward and Analytics Manager role is a new role to the organisation and presents an opportunity for the right candidate to challenge themselves and make their mark. You will be managing a team of two and acting as a subject matter expert, providing leadership and direction on all matters of remuneration, compensation, benefits, pension and payroll, ensuring that the organisation has the right structures in place to provide competitive rewards for our people. The role will involve: Working with the Chief People Officer, defining, developing and delivering a Rewards Policy to outline the approach and philosophy of the organisation to compensation and benefits that will support the organisation in meeting its organisational strategy and values, being competitive in the market to attract the talent we seek. Developing and maintaining appropriate compensation structures including job grading and salary scales and leading on job evaluation and salary benchmarking, including conducting local benchmarking, analysis, and assessing and reporting on the organisation's market position. Overseeing the compilation and timely submission of salary surveys to enable the provision of reliable benchmarking to Leaders and Managers. Leading the development of relevant people analytics to provide insight and trends for Leaders and the People Team including pay data, benefits utilisation, employee attendance, sickness absence, holiday and culture surveys, to enable an accurate understanding of the landscape, recommending changes and improvements. Providing detailed reports to stakeholders comprising compensation and benefits insights and analytics, including Gender Pay Gap Reporting, making appropriate recommendations for improvement if necessary. Ensuring the Workday HRIS provides an accurate reflection of the organisation, developing the capability of the system to meet the needs of the organisation. About You To be successful as the Rewards and Analytics Manager you will be a subject matter expert with significant work experience in remuneration, compensation and benefits, having demonstrated strong stakeholder management skills, a broad knowledge of compensation and benefits issues including market trends, regulatory changes and best practice. You will also have/be: Experience in leading rewards projects, with the ability to build consensus and manage expectations across a wide range of stakeholders, drive delivery and co-ordinate/prioritise multiple work streams or tasks with a high degree of autonomy. Strong numerical skills and be capable of analysing and interpreting data to inform decisions and or provide solutions. You will have a structured approach and be able to prioritise and manage a busy and dynamic department effectively, maintaining quality outputs, and having strong attention to detail. Ability to build relationships and manage senior level stakeholders, with clear and consistent communication skills. An expert in the use of technology including HR information systems and payroll systems; advanced excel and intermediate PowerPoint. Excellent problem solving, judgement and decision-making skills in highly complex and sensitive situations. Graduate calibre Member of the CIPD Expertise in relevant Employment Law and Regulations related to payroll and data. About Us Landmark Information Group holds a wide portfolio of market leading Prop-Tech (property technology) businesses that span an incredible range of markets and technology platforms across the sector. We are at the forefront of innovation and thought leadership in the property industry, being a supplier of national property related data. We deliver award-winning solutions to estate agency, conveyancing, surveying, lender valuations, land asset management, environmental consultancy, and Government markets. This is a chance to join the business as we make major steps forward in leveraging the latest cloud and large-scale technologies to start bringing together the entire market to a unified platform. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Reward and Analytics Manager Reading/Exeter/Remote (UK) What it's like to work at Landmark: We're a friendly, dynamic and supportive team. We encourage being bold, dreaming big and active, curious minds, both in our performance as a team and individually. We actively promote involvement in the development and direction of our products and services, as well as finding new and more efficient ways to work. We love to get together to do great work and just be sociable. As well as this we offer Competitive salary 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with optional 5 days unpaid leave per year Annual lifestyle allowance of £300 to put towards an activity of your choice Pension matched up to 6% for the 1st 3 years and matched up to 10% thereafter Private Health Insurance - currently via Vitality Group Income Protection Scheme Matched funding for Charitable fundraising Cycle to Work scheme and Gym Flex scheme Internal coaching/mentoring system throughout your time here Focus on training and career progression Family friendly policies Free parking The Opportunity As part of the People Team, the Reward and Analytics Manager role is a new role to the organisation and presents an opportunity for the right candidate to challenge themselves and make their mark. You will be managing a team of two and acting as a subject matter expert, providing leadership and direction on all matters of remuneration, compensation, benefits, pension and payroll, ensuring that the organisation has the right structures in place to provide competitive rewards for our people. The role will involve: Working with the Chief People Officer, defining, developing and delivering a Rewards Policy to outline the approach and philosophy of the organisation to compensation and benefits that will support the organisation in meeting its organisational strategy and values, being competitive in the market to attract the talent we seek. Developing and maintaining appropriate compensation structures including job grading and salary scales and leading on job evaluation and salary benchmarking, including conducting local benchmarking, analysis, and assessing and reporting on the organisation's market position. Overseeing the compilation and timely submission of salary surveys to enable the provision of reliable benchmarking to Leaders and Managers. Leading the development of relevant people analytics to provide insight and trends for Leaders and the People Team including pay data, benefits utilisation, employee attendance, sickness absence, holiday and culture surveys, to enable an accurate understanding of the landscape, recommending changes and improvements. Providing detailed reports to stakeholders comprising compensation and benefits insights and analytics, including Gender Pay Gap Reporting, making appropriate recommendations for improvement if necessary. Ensuring the Workday HRIS provides an accurate reflection of the organisation, developing the capability of the system to meet the needs of the organisation. About You To be successful as the Rewards and Analytics Manager you will be a subject matter expert with significant work experience in remuneration, compensation and benefits, having demonstrated strong stakeholder management skills, a broad knowledge of compensation and benefits issues including market trends, regulatory changes and best practice. You will also have/be: Experience in leading rewards projects, with the ability to build consensus and manage expectations across a wide range of stakeholders, drive delivery and co-ordinate/prioritise multiple work streams or tasks with a high degree of autonomy. Strong numerical skills and be capable of analysing and interpreting data to inform decisions and or provide solutions. You will have a structured approach and be able to prioritise and manage a busy and dynamic department effectively, maintaining quality outputs, and having strong attention to detail. Ability to build relationships and manage senior level stakeholders, with clear and consistent communication skills. An expert in the use of technology including HR information systems and payroll systems; advanced excel and intermediate PowerPoint. Excellent problem solving, judgement and decision-making skills in highly complex and sensitive situations. Graduate calibre Member of the CIPD Expertise in relevant Employment Law and Regulations related to payroll and data. About Us Landmark Information Group holds a wide portfolio of market leading Prop-Tech (property technology) businesses that span an incredible range of markets and technology platforms across the sector. We are at the forefront of innovation and thought leadership in the property industry, being a supplier of national property related data. We deliver award-winning solutions to estate agency, conveyancing, surveying, lender valuations, land asset management, environmental consultancy, and Government markets. This is a chance to join the business as we make major steps forward in leveraging the latest cloud and large-scale technologies to start bringing together the entire market to a unified platform. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Northampton, Northamptonshire
Sales Manager (Estate Agency) - Northampton An exciting opportunity for an experienced property professional to join one of Northampton's best Independent Estate Agents as a Sales Manager. If you are looking to progress your career in the industry, with a solid team and great market exposure, look no further! The Package Basic: £24,000 to £28,000OTE: £40,000 to £45,000 Job Responsibilities Manage the sales team to ensure top performance Oversee the sales process from start to finish, including negotiations and closing deals Monitor market trends and competitors to identify opportunities for growth Train and motivate the sales team to enhance their skills and performance Collaborate with other departments to align sales activities with overall business objectives Prepare and present sales reports to the senior management team Build and maintain strong client relationships The Ideal Candidate 2+ years experience in Estate Agency, with experience in market appraisals A go-getter who exceeds customer expectations with a smile Natural negotiation skills and a flair for sales Strong local area knowledge Well-spoken and impeccably presented Target-driven and oozing ambition Note: The Recruitment Experts are acting as a recruitment agency with regards to this position. By submitting your application, you are consenting to The Recruitment Expertsprocessing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Sales Manager (Estate Agency) - Northampton An exciting opportunity for an experienced property professional to join one of Northampton's best Independent Estate Agents as a Sales Manager. If you are looking to progress your career in the industry, with a solid team and great market exposure, look no further! The Package Basic: £24,000 to £28,000OTE: £40,000 to £45,000 Job Responsibilities Manage the sales team to ensure top performance Oversee the sales process from start to finish, including negotiations and closing deals Monitor market trends and competitors to identify opportunities for growth Train and motivate the sales team to enhance their skills and performance Collaborate with other departments to align sales activities with overall business objectives Prepare and present sales reports to the senior management team Build and maintain strong client relationships The Ideal Candidate 2+ years experience in Estate Agency, with experience in market appraisals A go-getter who exceeds customer expectations with a smile Natural negotiation skills and a flair for sales Strong local area knowledge Well-spoken and impeccably presented Target-driven and oozing ambition Note: The Recruitment Experts are acting as a recruitment agency with regards to this position. By submitting your application, you are consenting to The Recruitment Expertsprocessing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search.
HEINEKEN has a long-held belief that pubs are an integral part of British culture and that well-invested pubs, run by skilled operators can prosper and thrive. As the nation's leading pub, cider and beer company and the name behind a host of brilliant brands, we're looking for equally brilliant people to help us on our journey to building a better future. Part of building a better future is supporting our lessees, ensuring they have the right tools to build their businesses and play an important part in their thriving communities. This would be impossible without gold-star colleagues who care about people, account management and everything we stand for. Have you ever thought about what it'd be like to play a starring role as part of the Operations South team in our Star Pubs function? Well, we have an opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join the North Midlands team supporting some of our fantastic pubs and bars in and around the Leicestershire area . About the role The BDM role within Star Pubs sits at the heart of the wider team. It's considered a true retail and commercial generalist role, supporting approximately 33 pubs in a specific region, utilising the specialist skills and knowledge of your wider team to do so. The role is at the forefront of our relationship with our customers and pivotal to the success of Star Pubs, responsible for working collaboratively with a virtual team, including Pub Operations, Estates and Property teams as the key support roles. Overall, this role is about collaborating with your pub operators to create a great retail experience for the consumer. Working closely with them to encourage innovative thinking that achieves mutually beneficial business plans. You'll have the opportunity to work with individual operators at the heart of the community, large-scale groups, lessees looking to invest in a large refurbishment and even have the opportunity to recruit new entrepreneurs into your pubs! Who we're looking for This role is more about developing and coaching rather than sales and would suit candidates who have had previous area/regional operational management experience. Experience in the pub sector would be advantageous but we are also open to hearing from candidates who have some of the skill sets required above but gained outside of the pub industry (retail, hospitality etc.) and who're as passionate about consumers and customers as we are. If you; Have account management experience. Have a passion for or experience in the corporate side of hospitality. Are a strong character, looking to bring passion into your day job. Have a strong amount of empathy and can work with diverse communities. Then this could be the role for you! The Good Stuff! In addition to your base salary, you'll also receive: Annual bonus Company Car, Laptop & Phone Meal and Broadband Allowance Company funded Private Medical Healthcare Double-matched pension contributions (up to 10%) 35 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy/sell) A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers! Exciting opportunities to develop your career. You'll also get the opportunity to get involved with one of our colleague networks where groups of colleagues from all over the business work together to ensure we're always working towards being a diverse and inclusive company. The Application If you like what you've read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply as soon as possible. We may close vacancies early when we receive significant numbers of applications, so don't delay! If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we're more than happy to review our processes - please feel free to get in touch with us as . In all likelihood the ideal candidate for this role won't meet every single requirement in this advert, in fact, we all need the opportunity to grow and develop in the role. We understand some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every single qualification. The team at HEINEKEN would encourage you to submit an application if the advert has piqued your interest rather than ruling yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs. You never know, you may be exactly what we're looking for! Who We Are Star Pubs is part of HEINEKEN UK. The vast majority of our 2,400 pubs are leased out to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Around 160 pubs operate on our Just Add Talent model (a managed operator agreement). Our ambition is to bring out the best in the great British pub - by attracting and retaining the best operators, investing to create great pubs at the heart of their communities and providing licensees with market-leading insight and support. Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
HEINEKEN has a long-held belief that pubs are an integral part of British culture and that well-invested pubs, run by skilled operators can prosper and thrive. As the nation's leading pub, cider and beer company and the name behind a host of brilliant brands, we're looking for equally brilliant people to help us on our journey to building a better future. Part of building a better future is supporting our lessees, ensuring they have the right tools to build their businesses and play an important part in their thriving communities. This would be impossible without gold-star colleagues who care about people, account management and everything we stand for. Have you ever thought about what it'd be like to play a starring role as part of the Operations South team in our Star Pubs function? Well, we have an opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join the North Midlands team supporting some of our fantastic pubs and bars in and around the Leicestershire area . About the role The BDM role within Star Pubs sits at the heart of the wider team. It's considered a true retail and commercial generalist role, supporting approximately 33 pubs in a specific region, utilising the specialist skills and knowledge of your wider team to do so. The role is at the forefront of our relationship with our customers and pivotal to the success of Star Pubs, responsible for working collaboratively with a virtual team, including Pub Operations, Estates and Property teams as the key support roles. Overall, this role is about collaborating with your pub operators to create a great retail experience for the consumer. Working closely with them to encourage innovative thinking that achieves mutually beneficial business plans. You'll have the opportunity to work with individual operators at the heart of the community, large-scale groups, lessees looking to invest in a large refurbishment and even have the opportunity to recruit new entrepreneurs into your pubs! Who we're looking for This role is more about developing and coaching rather than sales and would suit candidates who have had previous area/regional operational management experience. Experience in the pub sector would be advantageous but we are also open to hearing from candidates who have some of the skill sets required above but gained outside of the pub industry (retail, hospitality etc.) and who're as passionate about consumers and customers as we are. If you; Have account management experience. Have a passion for or experience in the corporate side of hospitality. Are a strong character, looking to bring passion into your day job. Have a strong amount of empathy and can work with diverse communities. Then this could be the role for you! The Good Stuff! In addition to your base salary, you'll also receive: Annual bonus Company Car, Laptop & Phone Meal and Broadband Allowance Company funded Private Medical Healthcare Double-matched pension contributions (up to 10%) 35 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy/sell) A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers! Exciting opportunities to develop your career. You'll also get the opportunity to get involved with one of our colleague networks where groups of colleagues from all over the business work together to ensure we're always working towards being a diverse and inclusive company. The Application If you like what you've read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply as soon as possible. We may close vacancies early when we receive significant numbers of applications, so don't delay! If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we're more than happy to review our processes - please feel free to get in touch with us as . In all likelihood the ideal candidate for this role won't meet every single requirement in this advert, in fact, we all need the opportunity to grow and develop in the role. We understand some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every single qualification. The team at HEINEKEN would encourage you to submit an application if the advert has piqued your interest rather than ruling yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs. You never know, you may be exactly what we're looking for! Who We Are Star Pubs is part of HEINEKEN UK. The vast majority of our 2,400 pubs are leased out to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Around 160 pubs operate on our Just Add Talent model (a managed operator agreement). Our ambition is to bring out the best in the great British pub - by attracting and retaining the best operators, investing to create great pubs at the heart of their communities and providing licensees with market-leading insight and support. Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? We are recruiting for a customer facing Customer Contracts / Commercial Manager to join the Customer Contracts - Governance & Operations Team. The Governance & Operations Team provides expertise in Trade & Export Controls, Intellectual Property Management, maintains AWEs Insurance Portfolio, develops Customer Contracts Governance, and provides the tools, procedures and resources used by the wider Customer Contracts Function. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area Salary: up to £60,000 AWE offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement Flexible working hours 9 day fortnight (every other Friday off) Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities: Maintaining and developing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Providing advice and guidance to the wider AWE on Trade & Export Controls, Intellectual Property Management, and customer facing agreements such as NDAs or collaboration agreements; Maintaining and promoting high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Assuring that AWE is compliant with Customer Contract policies and procedures; Assuring that Customer Contracts is working within the terms of its delegations; Seeking opportunities to simplify Customer Contracts procedures and ways of working; Defining and implementing internal and external best practice within Customer Contracts processes, and ways of working; Develop appropriate processes and contractual templates to support internal and external stakeholders; Review and negotiate customer facing agreements such as collaboration agreements, MOUs and NDAs; Being actively involved with understanding, mitigating and managing Customer Contract risks and opportunities. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Experience in different contracting models; Experience in a Government contracting environment; Highly developed communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels; Effective relationship management at all levels with key internal and external customers and stakeholders; Good facilitation, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills; Excellent organisational and analytical skills and effectiveness to manage priorities in a multi task role delivering to challenging timescales; Ability to make sound decisions and to challenge; Well-developed skills in the use of a variety of computerised business software to support business needs; Ability to identify, use and monitor the key controls to manage performance and ensure the effective monitoring and application of controls and exception reporting. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? We are recruiting for a customer facing Customer Contracts / Commercial Manager to join the Customer Contracts - Governance & Operations Team. The Governance & Operations Team provides expertise in Trade & Export Controls, Intellectual Property Management, maintains AWEs Insurance Portfolio, develops Customer Contracts Governance, and provides the tools, procedures and resources used by the wider Customer Contracts Function. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area Salary: up to £60,000 AWE offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement Flexible working hours 9 day fortnight (every other Friday off) Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities: Maintaining and developing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Providing advice and guidance to the wider AWE on Trade & Export Controls, Intellectual Property Management, and customer facing agreements such as NDAs or collaboration agreements; Maintaining and promoting high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Assuring that AWE is compliant with Customer Contract policies and procedures; Assuring that Customer Contracts is working within the terms of its delegations; Seeking opportunities to simplify Customer Contracts procedures and ways of working; Defining and implementing internal and external best practice within Customer Contracts processes, and ways of working; Develop appropriate processes and contractual templates to support internal and external stakeholders; Review and negotiate customer facing agreements such as collaboration agreements, MOUs and NDAs; Being actively involved with understanding, mitigating and managing Customer Contract risks and opportunities. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Experience in different contracting models; Experience in a Government contracting environment; Highly developed communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels; Effective relationship management at all levels with key internal and external customers and stakeholders; Good facilitation, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills; Excellent organisational and analytical skills and effectiveness to manage priorities in a multi task role delivering to challenging timescales; Ability to make sound decisions and to challenge; Well-developed skills in the use of a variety of computerised business software to support business needs; Ability to identify, use and monitor the key controls to manage performance and ensure the effective monitoring and application of controls and exception reporting. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Maintenance Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship 40 hours About us Lex Leisure is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that has been established to build upon the legacy of two successful paralympic games in London and Rio, the Invictus Games and other sporting events that have helped to inspire persons with physical, mental or health related inequalities to be physically active. Aiming to deliver high quality services to our customers, the Company also prides itself on its exemplary health and safety record and commitment to staff. Primary objectives for the Maintenance Apprentice will be: To learn about and assist in the daily running of the site's plant rooms and leisure facilities. To learn and assist in overseeing all contractors on site carrying out any repair / maintenance work as directed by the Centre Management team. To assist with daily/weekly/monthly checks To assist with daily reactive maintenance The Maintenance Technician will focus day to day on the following tasks: To assist in the management of the Leisure Centre's quality assurance systems and procedures. To carry out maintenance tasks as required by the management team. To undertake any regulatory requirements. To play a key role in maintaining the operation of the building and equipment. To liaise daily with the duty managers to ensure any technical issues are overcome as a priority. To undertake any other duties as may be required by the site technician to ensure that the business objectives of the contract are achieved. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills: The candidate will preferably hold GCSEs including Maths and English Grade C or above, or a similar qualification. Will be able to use excel, word,Microsoft office and microsoft teams to an intermediate level. Among the personal characteristics sought the applicant: Will be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills. Will be able to build business relationships with customers, clients and employees. Will have good communication and interpersonal skills. Will be customer focused. Priorities and promote health and safety Seek learning and development opportunities We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity. If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Maintenance Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship 40 hours About us Lex Leisure is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that has been established to build upon the legacy of two successful paralympic games in London and Rio, the Invictus Games and other sporting events that have helped to inspire persons with physical, mental or health related inequalities to be physically active. Aiming to deliver high quality services to our customers, the Company also prides itself on its exemplary health and safety record and commitment to staff. Primary objectives for the Maintenance Apprentice will be: To learn about and assist in the daily running of the site's plant rooms and leisure facilities. To learn and assist in overseeing all contractors on site carrying out any repair / maintenance work as directed by the Centre Management team. To assist with daily/weekly/monthly checks To assist with daily reactive maintenance The Maintenance Technician will focus day to day on the following tasks: To assist in the management of the Leisure Centre's quality assurance systems and procedures. To carry out maintenance tasks as required by the management team. To undertake any regulatory requirements. To play a key role in maintaining the operation of the building and equipment. To liaise daily with the duty managers to ensure any technical issues are overcome as a priority. To undertake any other duties as may be required by the site technician to ensure that the business objectives of the contract are achieved. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills: The candidate will preferably hold GCSEs including Maths and English Grade C or above, or a similar qualification. Will be able to use excel, word,Microsoft office and microsoft teams to an intermediate level. Among the personal characteristics sought the applicant: Will be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills. Will be able to build business relationships with customers, clients and employees. Will have good communication and interpersonal skills. Will be customer focused. Priorities and promote health and safety Seek learning and development opportunities We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity. If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
Job Title: Property Administrator Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Company Overview: Our client is a leading property management firm dedicated to delivering exceptional service and value to property owners and tenants in Edinburgh. They pride themselves on professionalism, integrity, and innovation in managing residential properties. They are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Property Administrator to join their team. Job Overview: As a Property Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting their property management operations in Edinburgh. You will be responsible for assisting with administrative tasks related to property leasing, tenant communications, maintenance coordination, and general office management. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the leasing process, including processing rental applications, conducting background checks, and preparing lease agreements. Serve as a point of contact for tenant inquiries and concerns, providing timely and courteous responses to maintain tenant satisfaction. Coordinate maintenance requests from tenants, liaising with vendors and contractors to ensure prompt resolution of issues. Maintain accurate records of lease agreements, tenant communications, maintenance activities, and other relevant documentation. Collaborate with property managers and other team members to support efficient property operations and achieve organisational goals. Assist with financial tasks such as invoicing, and processing expense reimbursements. Manage office supplies and equipment, ensuring availability of necessary resources for day-to-day operations. Uphold company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with tenants and colleagues Qualifications: Preferred experience in property management or a related field is preferred. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with tenants, colleagues, and vendors. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Word/Office/Excel A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges. This Property Administrator position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of their property management firm in Edinburgh. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. They offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture committed to excellence. Construction and Property Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment business that provides work-finding services to its clients and work-seekers. The Company must process personal data (including sensitive personal data) so that it can provide these services in doing so, the Company acts as a data controller, for more information on how we store, and process personal data please visit our website and view our Privacy Policy.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Property Administrator Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Company Overview: Our client is a leading property management firm dedicated to delivering exceptional service and value to property owners and tenants in Edinburgh. They pride themselves on professionalism, integrity, and innovation in managing residential properties. They are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Property Administrator to join their team. Job Overview: As a Property Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting their property management operations in Edinburgh. You will be responsible for assisting with administrative tasks related to property leasing, tenant communications, maintenance coordination, and general office management. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the leasing process, including processing rental applications, conducting background checks, and preparing lease agreements. Serve as a point of contact for tenant inquiries and concerns, providing timely and courteous responses to maintain tenant satisfaction. Coordinate maintenance requests from tenants, liaising with vendors and contractors to ensure prompt resolution of issues. Maintain accurate records of lease agreements, tenant communications, maintenance activities, and other relevant documentation. Collaborate with property managers and other team members to support efficient property operations and achieve organisational goals. Assist with financial tasks such as invoicing, and processing expense reimbursements. Manage office supplies and equipment, ensuring availability of necessary resources for day-to-day operations. Uphold company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with tenants and colleagues Qualifications: Preferred experience in property management or a related field is preferred. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with tenants, colleagues, and vendors. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Word/Office/Excel A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges. This Property Administrator position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of their property management firm in Edinburgh. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. They offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture committed to excellence. Construction and Property Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment business that provides work-finding services to its clients and work-seekers. The Company must process personal data (including sensitive personal data) so that it can provide these services in doing so, the Company acts as a data controller, for more information on how we store, and process personal data please visit our website and view our Privacy Policy.
Main Duties and Responsibilities You would be responsible for the delivery of an excellent proactive support service to our colleagues in the areas listed below: Contracts/Facilities Management: Primary point of contact for all contracts/ facilities queries (including any issues that may arise on occasions outside of office hours). Oversee the cleaning services to ensure meticulous maintenance of premises, liaising with the contractors and building/property managing agents to resolve any issues in a timely manner. Support the Director of HR and Support Services in the preparation of the budget, monitoring expenditure and general financial administrative duties such as checking orders and invoices. Be the first point of contact for any queries or concerns relating to Health and Safety and ensure compliance to at least minimum standard relating to the Health and Safety at Work Act; appointing fire wardens/ first aiders, managing fire drill, weekly fire alarm testing, staff awareness training, site induction and management of the outsourced Health and Safety contractors Liaise with the managing agent as necessary to resolve any repair and maintenance issues Escalate the requirement of any maintenance or repair work to the Director of HR and Support Services if required Maintain security arrangements around the office including managing relationships with external suppliers Mail: Overall responsibility for ensuring that all mail is processed and franked daily including recorded and special deliveries ahead of evening collections (Royal Mail and DX) Maintain the franking machine, being the first point of contact for reporting faults, maintenance, adding credit and ordering franking supplies Ensure that incoming Royal Mail and DX mail is sorted and delivered each day in line with firm procedures Liaise with Royal Mail and DX Delivery Services to report any late deliveries and collections Ensure a prompt internal post-delivery and collection service at designated times throughout the day Undertake external deliveries and collections as necessary Document Management/Archives: Overall responsibility for the maintenance of accurate records of all archived documents Ensure documents are issued and returned as requested in accordance with Firm procedures Ensure all employees for whom you are responsible have appropriate training and development needs identified and acted upon Undertake regular supervision and management of staff, including participation in recruitment, induction and disciplinary/grievance procedures when required. Skills, knowledge and experience Experience working in an Office Management/ Facilities Management role is essential Proven experience in managing contracts and carrying out regular reviews to ensure satisfactory performance and value for money Knowledge and experience of health and safety within an office environment Strong experience in managing people with confidence Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Main Duties and Responsibilities You would be responsible for the delivery of an excellent proactive support service to our colleagues in the areas listed below: Contracts/Facilities Management: Primary point of contact for all contracts/ facilities queries (including any issues that may arise on occasions outside of office hours). Oversee the cleaning services to ensure meticulous maintenance of premises, liaising with the contractors and building/property managing agents to resolve any issues in a timely manner. Support the Director of HR and Support Services in the preparation of the budget, monitoring expenditure and general financial administrative duties such as checking orders and invoices. Be the first point of contact for any queries or concerns relating to Health and Safety and ensure compliance to at least minimum standard relating to the Health and Safety at Work Act; appointing fire wardens/ first aiders, managing fire drill, weekly fire alarm testing, staff awareness training, site induction and management of the outsourced Health and Safety contractors Liaise with the managing agent as necessary to resolve any repair and maintenance issues Escalate the requirement of any maintenance or repair work to the Director of HR and Support Services if required Maintain security arrangements around the office including managing relationships with external suppliers Mail: Overall responsibility for ensuring that all mail is processed and franked daily including recorded and special deliveries ahead of evening collections (Royal Mail and DX) Maintain the franking machine, being the first point of contact for reporting faults, maintenance, adding credit and ordering franking supplies Ensure that incoming Royal Mail and DX mail is sorted and delivered each day in line with firm procedures Liaise with Royal Mail and DX Delivery Services to report any late deliveries and collections Ensure a prompt internal post-delivery and collection service at designated times throughout the day Undertake external deliveries and collections as necessary Document Management/Archives: Overall responsibility for the maintenance of accurate records of all archived documents Ensure documents are issued and returned as requested in accordance with Firm procedures Ensure all employees for whom you are responsible have appropriate training and development needs identified and acted upon Undertake regular supervision and management of staff, including participation in recruitment, induction and disciplinary/grievance procedures when required. Skills, knowledge and experience Experience working in an Office Management/ Facilities Management role is essential Proven experience in managing contracts and carrying out regular reviews to ensure satisfactory performance and value for money Knowledge and experience of health and safety within an office environment Strong experience in managing people with confidence Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Digital Procurement Manager to join our team on a national basis. The salary on offer is from 50,000 dependent on experience and location, a 6% matched pension. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Digital procurement professional to join a large, national organisation who is driving systemic change in how the NHS operates its estate to facilitate the best patient care possible. The role will provide the successful candidate with significant career development opportunities with significant support for further training and qualifications. You will plan, organise, and execute category related procurement activities with the objective of obtaining best value while balancing commercial and legal risk; reduce total cost of ownership for Digital and Data category third party spend whilst driving continuous improvement, leverage expertise of industry best practices, benchmarking of market competition; and act as an escalation point on supplier disputes and/or performance issues. This role will be responsible for monitoring and driving procurement compliance in accordance with the Procurement Policy, Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), Cabinet Office Controls, and Government Commercial Function Technical Standards across all areas of non-pay spend at NHS Property Services. Managers are expected to have a good understanding of their functional area, and how it connects with other areas of the business. They collaborate with colleagues to provide relevant and timely information including reporting, to ensure we maintain compliance, to deliver value for money in order to deliver positive outcomes for our internal and external stakeholders. You will lead on new procurement activity for area of expertise, leading the national sourcing initiatives and supporting the decentralised procurement activities; and become a value enabler and trusted advisor to colleagues (supporting the business in the delivery and execution of strategic projects, provide market led intelligence for the development of business cases). Transition and implementation of all contracts to ensure continuity of supply and risk/cost mitigation is key, as is contribution to the development and execution of Procurement Category Strategies for area of subject matter expertise. The successful candidate will have, experience of Digital procurement activities as well as: Experience gained across multiple procurement categories Demonstratable experience of leading procurement projects and strategic sourcing activities Public Sector procurement knowledge, Public Sector frameworks knowledge Experience using Procure to Pay systems and eSourcing solutions In-depth knowledge of PCR 2015 and contract management CIPS qualified or working towards, or willing to obtain qualification We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer: 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave A Smarter Working Programme, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities. Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop & progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework. If you do ever need a little bit of extra help we have a great employee assistance programme, financial well-being support and access to great discounts with leading high street names with the bluelight discount card. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Best of luck with your application!
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Digital Procurement Manager to join our team on a national basis. The salary on offer is from 50,000 dependent on experience and location, a 6% matched pension. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Digital procurement professional to join a large, national organisation who is driving systemic change in how the NHS operates its estate to facilitate the best patient care possible. The role will provide the successful candidate with significant career development opportunities with significant support for further training and qualifications. You will plan, organise, and execute category related procurement activities with the objective of obtaining best value while balancing commercial and legal risk; reduce total cost of ownership for Digital and Data category third party spend whilst driving continuous improvement, leverage expertise of industry best practices, benchmarking of market competition; and act as an escalation point on supplier disputes and/or performance issues. This role will be responsible for monitoring and driving procurement compliance in accordance with the Procurement Policy, Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), Cabinet Office Controls, and Government Commercial Function Technical Standards across all areas of non-pay spend at NHS Property Services. Managers are expected to have a good understanding of their functional area, and how it connects with other areas of the business. They collaborate with colleagues to provide relevant and timely information including reporting, to ensure we maintain compliance, to deliver value for money in order to deliver positive outcomes for our internal and external stakeholders. You will lead on new procurement activity for area of expertise, leading the national sourcing initiatives and supporting the decentralised procurement activities; and become a value enabler and trusted advisor to colleagues (supporting the business in the delivery and execution of strategic projects, provide market led intelligence for the development of business cases). Transition and implementation of all contracts to ensure continuity of supply and risk/cost mitigation is key, as is contribution to the development and execution of Procurement Category Strategies for area of subject matter expertise. The successful candidate will have, experience of Digital procurement activities as well as: Experience gained across multiple procurement categories Demonstratable experience of leading procurement projects and strategic sourcing activities Public Sector procurement knowledge, Public Sector frameworks knowledge Experience using Procure to Pay systems and eSourcing solutions In-depth knowledge of PCR 2015 and contract management CIPS qualified or working towards, or willing to obtain qualification We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer: 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave A Smarter Working Programme, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities. Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop & progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework. If you do ever need a little bit of extra help we have a great employee assistance programme, financial well-being support and access to great discounts with leading high street names with the bluelight discount card. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Best of luck with your application!
Head of IT and Product Manager - London (West End) Circa £75,000 - £90,000 + bonus A Head of IT & Product Manager required for newly created post with ambitious company based in London's Mayfair district. Our client is an extremely well backed, rapidly growing, entrepreneurial business that still has that "start up" feel. They're making a name for themselves in the property / real estate sector and have established themselves in various locations in the UK and Europe. They're looking for a hybrid Head of IT & Product Manager to manage day to day IT Operations ensuring they deploy technology and systems to best support the business. The postholder will be the first permanent IT resource and will be responsible for system build & buy decisions and subsequent development, implementation and support of those systems (IT is currently supported by another business from within the wider group). The role is likely to require you getting your hands dirty from time to time and will suit someone who has had a taste for working with start-ups or fast-growing SME's. Someone who has the hunger, drive and enthusiasm and is happy to roll their sleeves up and do whatever has to be done to make things happen! The role is based in Central London with WFH once or twice a week, and there will be occasional travel required to sites across the UK and Europe. Some of the core responsibilities include; Determine the company's current and future IT needs and implement systems to support the business. Identify, prioritise and implement digital technologies to increase efficiency and control across the business. Ensure features of IT systems are fully utilised by employees to maximise their benefit through appropriate motivation and training. Collaborate with IT/System suppliers to troubleshoot issues. Take ongoing ownership of implemented systems. Define detailed business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for specific features, and collaborate with the software development partners to ensure high quality designs are produced. Monitor progress, report status, and be involved in key software release activities including documentation and training. To be considered for the post, we would expect you to meet most if not all the following profile and background requirements; Experience leading / managing IT Operations ideally in SME / Start Up environment. Experience managing & implementing projects. Strong 3rd Party supplier selection and management experience. Previous budgetary responsibility. A solid technical understanding of IT Infrastructure / Systems (Desktop, Server, Applications, Network, Cloud, Security etc. Good understanding of business processes and how digitization improves working practices and the customer experience. The ability to communicate digital initiatives and technical ideas. Personable with strong persuasion skills; a proven record of gaining support and getting others on board with new initiatives and strategies. Experience of managing own workload. Strong commercial capabilities. Our client is expecting to offer a salary circa £75,000 - £90,000 plus bonus and benefits package.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Head of IT and Product Manager - London (West End) Circa £75,000 - £90,000 + bonus A Head of IT & Product Manager required for newly created post with ambitious company based in London's Mayfair district. Our client is an extremely well backed, rapidly growing, entrepreneurial business that still has that "start up" feel. They're making a name for themselves in the property / real estate sector and have established themselves in various locations in the UK and Europe. They're looking for a hybrid Head of IT & Product Manager to manage day to day IT Operations ensuring they deploy technology and systems to best support the business. The postholder will be the first permanent IT resource and will be responsible for system build & buy decisions and subsequent development, implementation and support of those systems (IT is currently supported by another business from within the wider group). The role is likely to require you getting your hands dirty from time to time and will suit someone who has had a taste for working with start-ups or fast-growing SME's. Someone who has the hunger, drive and enthusiasm and is happy to roll their sleeves up and do whatever has to be done to make things happen! The role is based in Central London with WFH once or twice a week, and there will be occasional travel required to sites across the UK and Europe. Some of the core responsibilities include; Determine the company's current and future IT needs and implement systems to support the business. Identify, prioritise and implement digital technologies to increase efficiency and control across the business. Ensure features of IT systems are fully utilised by employees to maximise their benefit through appropriate motivation and training. Collaborate with IT/System suppliers to troubleshoot issues. Take ongoing ownership of implemented systems. Define detailed business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for specific features, and collaborate with the software development partners to ensure high quality designs are produced. Monitor progress, report status, and be involved in key software release activities including documentation and training. To be considered for the post, we would expect you to meet most if not all the following profile and background requirements; Experience leading / managing IT Operations ideally in SME / Start Up environment. Experience managing & implementing projects. Strong 3rd Party supplier selection and management experience. Previous budgetary responsibility. A solid technical understanding of IT Infrastructure / Systems (Desktop, Server, Applications, Network, Cloud, Security etc. Good understanding of business processes and how digitization improves working practices and the customer experience. The ability to communicate digital initiatives and technical ideas. Personable with strong persuasion skills; a proven record of gaining support and getting others on board with new initiatives and strategies. Experience of managing own workload. Strong commercial capabilities. Our client is expecting to offer a salary circa £75,000 - £90,000 plus bonus and benefits package.
Permanent - Full Time: We are looking to recruit a Contracts Manager/Operations Manager, to join a property service company on the total asset management contract. Based out of the Essex-based office, the role will involve managing the operational delivery and commercial success of multiple workstreams. Works include Reactive Repairs, Voids and various planned works such as roofing replacements, adhoc refurbishment projects to stock owned or maintained, with a budget of more than £30m per annum.About the Role As the Contracts Manager/Operations Manager, you will lead the day-to-day activity of the project in accordance with the Contractors' best practice and governance standards, ensuring that all business objectives are met within overall time, cost and budget constraints. You will support the Regional Director in the achievement and delivery of the annual and 5-year plans and support the bid and business development processes, through liaison with the relevant teams and personnel. Details of the role: Branch responsibility of reactive maintenance with leading social housing providers. Operational responsibility for delivery of multiple work elements, ensuring business and client objectives are met. Circa £30m budget with opportunity and requirement to help this grow further by unlocking opportunities. Financial budget responsibility reporting to the Regional Partnership Director. Overall management responsibility of a team of approx. 150 field operatives, back office, and site management employees. Monthly internal reporting responsibility to regional Directors. Driving KPI performance, to exceed target where possible. Passionate about service delivery and customer satisfaction. Organised, with good health, safety and environmental knowledge. Good interpersonal skills, e.g. ability to communicate with different stakeholders at different levels. Good computer skills - IT literate. About You: The desirable person would be able to demonstrate the ability and experience including: Exceptional leadership skills to lead and motivate a range of teams to deliver excellent customer service. Able to demonstrate managing large teams with multiple disciplines at a senior level. A track record of delivering projects safely and strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and working practices. Health and safety credentials, including but not limited to IOSH, SMSTS You will have knowledge of responsive, cyclical, voids and planned maintenance services and industry best practices. You will be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities effectively. A strong understanding of profit and loss accounting as well as budget management, through effective cost control and driving value. Benefits: 26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols Enhanced Pension Plan Private Healthcare (including 24hr GP) Life Assurance Share Save Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers Buy & Sell Holiday Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays Cycle to Work Volunteering (2 days paid) Learning & Development Opportunities Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP Loyalty & Values Awards Funded Professional Subscription Eye Care Vouchers Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Permanent - Full Time: We are looking to recruit a Contracts Manager/Operations Manager, to join a property service company on the total asset management contract. Based out of the Essex-based office, the role will involve managing the operational delivery and commercial success of multiple workstreams. Works include Reactive Repairs, Voids and various planned works such as roofing replacements, adhoc refurbishment projects to stock owned or maintained, with a budget of more than £30m per annum.About the Role As the Contracts Manager/Operations Manager, you will lead the day-to-day activity of the project in accordance with the Contractors' best practice and governance standards, ensuring that all business objectives are met within overall time, cost and budget constraints. You will support the Regional Director in the achievement and delivery of the annual and 5-year plans and support the bid and business development processes, through liaison with the relevant teams and personnel. Details of the role: Branch responsibility of reactive maintenance with leading social housing providers. Operational responsibility for delivery of multiple work elements, ensuring business and client objectives are met. Circa £30m budget with opportunity and requirement to help this grow further by unlocking opportunities. Financial budget responsibility reporting to the Regional Partnership Director. Overall management responsibility of a team of approx. 150 field operatives, back office, and site management employees. Monthly internal reporting responsibility to regional Directors. Driving KPI performance, to exceed target where possible. Passionate about service delivery and customer satisfaction. Organised, with good health, safety and environmental knowledge. Good interpersonal skills, e.g. ability to communicate with different stakeholders at different levels. Good computer skills - IT literate. About You: The desirable person would be able to demonstrate the ability and experience including: Exceptional leadership skills to lead and motivate a range of teams to deliver excellent customer service. Able to demonstrate managing large teams with multiple disciplines at a senior level. A track record of delivering projects safely and strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and working practices. Health and safety credentials, including but not limited to IOSH, SMSTS You will have knowledge of responsive, cyclical, voids and planned maintenance services and industry best practices. You will be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities effectively. A strong understanding of profit and loss accounting as well as budget management, through effective cost control and driving value. Benefits: 26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols Enhanced Pension Plan Private Healthcare (including 24hr GP) Life Assurance Share Save Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers Buy & Sell Holiday Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays Cycle to Work Volunteering (2 days paid) Learning & Development Opportunities Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP Loyalty & Values Awards Funded Professional Subscription Eye Care Vouchers Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk