We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational leader as Chief Executive Officer with a vision for growth and impact We create opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities to experience moments of inspiration, revelation, wonder, and hope through observing the cosmos. We aim to promote an interest in the science of astronomy, facilitating the education of the science of astronomy, and maintaining a world-class astronomical observatory in Kielder Forest in which these activities take place. Our primary activity is public outreach, inspiring people with our love of the night sky. We do this via events at the Observatory, hosting thousands of people a year. We also deliver one of the most significant STEM schools outreach programmes in the North East, visiting hundreds of schools and inspiring thousands of students every year and we provide pathways into STEM at all ages, with work placements, paid internships, teacher CPD, and a thriving volunteer programme. Many of our staff (and our trustees) started as volunteers, and many have come to us straight from university. Our current CEO has been in post for 3.5 years, successfully guiding Kielder Observatory through the pandemic, supporting a thorough review of our business processes and creating a happy, vibrant, high-profile and high-performing organisation poised for sustainable growth. We expect our new CEO to build on this legacy, come to the role with a vision for growth and impact and have exceptional skills in: Leadership: personal drive to maintain the organisation's momentum and its culture of learning and continuous improvement. Governance: as CEO of a charity, role modelling the Nolan principles and having experience with good governance. Advocacy and networking: skilful navigation of and contribution to a complex stakeholder and partner landscape, to maintain and grow our profile and deliver mutual objectives. Operational management: a sound understanding of all aspects of regulatory requirements, from facilities management to H&S to HR tov budgets and more. Strategic judgement: ability to foresee risks and outcomes and exercise good judgement and entrepreneurial flair in choosing courses of action. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the post's primary purpose is to fulfill the vision, mission, and charitable objects of Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society, implementing the agreed strategy, leading the team, supporting the Board of Trustees, ensuring good governance and regulatory compliance, and overseeing the efficient operation of KOAS's events, arts, education, and science programmes, and other activities as they arise. Terms: Permanent Contract A CV outlining your career history, achievements, and academic and professional qualifications. A supporting statement (maximum 2 x A4 pages) demonstrating your motivation, skills, and experience and any other information relevant to the role. Closing Date: Sunday 2nd July Preliminary Interviews: Thursday 13th & Friday 14th July Final Panel Interviews: tbc For an informal and confidential discussion, to ask a question on any aspect of the appointment process, or for additional information, please contact our advising consultant Philip Nelson on or via email at
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational leader as Chief Executive Officer with a vision for growth and impact We create opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities to experience moments of inspiration, revelation, wonder, and hope through observing the cosmos. We aim to promote an interest in the science of astronomy, facilitating the education of the science of astronomy, and maintaining a world-class astronomical observatory in Kielder Forest in which these activities take place. Our primary activity is public outreach, inspiring people with our love of the night sky. We do this via events at the Observatory, hosting thousands of people a year. We also deliver one of the most significant STEM schools outreach programmes in the North East, visiting hundreds of schools and inspiring thousands of students every year and we provide pathways into STEM at all ages, with work placements, paid internships, teacher CPD, and a thriving volunteer programme. Many of our staff (and our trustees) started as volunteers, and many have come to us straight from university. Our current CEO has been in post for 3.5 years, successfully guiding Kielder Observatory through the pandemic, supporting a thorough review of our business processes and creating a happy, vibrant, high-profile and high-performing organisation poised for sustainable growth. We expect our new CEO to build on this legacy, come to the role with a vision for growth and impact and have exceptional skills in: Leadership: personal drive to maintain the organisation's momentum and its culture of learning and continuous improvement. Governance: as CEO of a charity, role modelling the Nolan principles and having experience with good governance. Advocacy and networking: skilful navigation of and contribution to a complex stakeholder and partner landscape, to maintain and grow our profile and deliver mutual objectives. Operational management: a sound understanding of all aspects of regulatory requirements, from facilities management to H&S to HR tov budgets and more. Strategic judgement: ability to foresee risks and outcomes and exercise good judgement and entrepreneurial flair in choosing courses of action. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the post's primary purpose is to fulfill the vision, mission, and charitable objects of Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society, implementing the agreed strategy, leading the team, supporting the Board of Trustees, ensuring good governance and regulatory compliance, and overseeing the efficient operation of KOAS's events, arts, education, and science programmes, and other activities as they arise. Terms: Permanent Contract A CV outlining your career history, achievements, and academic and professional qualifications. A supporting statement (maximum 2 x A4 pages) demonstrating your motivation, skills, and experience and any other information relevant to the role. Closing Date: Sunday 2nd July Preliminary Interviews: Thursday 13th & Friday 14th July Final Panel Interviews: tbc For an informal and confidential discussion, to ask a question on any aspect of the appointment process, or for additional information, please contact our advising consultant Philip Nelson on or via email at
Marketing Partnerships Placement Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, CUB CADET, and HUSTLER. Position Overview Working with our key partners (such as McLaren F1 & FC Barcelona), you will support in managing and leveraging these brand partnerships. In addition, you will collaborate with the Brand and Trade Marketing teams to create a broad range of content and activate across all SBD brands. Please be advised we currently have 7 opportunities in Maidenhead & 1 opportunity in Spennymoor Key Responsibilities Strategy and Planning Support the build of an annual implementation plan for each of our main brand partners that covers content creation, events activation, licensing and more. Co-Content Creation Working directly with brand partners on content opportunities - going from concept to planning, production and implementation. Regional communication and adaption Working with the marketing teams across EMEA ANZ to support with local opportunity needs such as promotional opportunities or retailer/distributor activations. Global connectivity Connect with EMEA ANZ markets with regards to hospitality opportunities and facilitate this connection with Corporate team. Support the management of licensing opportunities Working with brand partners and internal product teams to develop co-branded licensing options. What Are We Looking For? Second Year Bachelor University Student seeking a placement opportunity and intending to return to full education after the placement Studying Marketing related bachelor's degree Preferably hold a full UK driving licence Able to commute to our new Maidenhead offices (SL6 1EH) - although we have a very flexible working arrangement, we do require our interns to be able to commute to our offices for collaboration purposes, team meetings, events, etc. Strong motivation to achieve, with a well-organised and structured approach. Strong PC Skills including high proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Flexible approach - to have the ability to multi-task, be open to new methods and ways of working Team Player In return, you will receive: 10-12 month paid internship. 25 days' annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays Opportunity to learn and grow in a creative and dynamic team Potential opportunities for a permanent role within the business after graduation or our SLP graduate programme Flexible working environment (Flexible segmentation- 25% working in the office, 75% working from home) Working from home allowance (i.e., broadband, stationery and heating costs) About Stanley Black & Decker We join forces to bring together the best of the best to create practical, meaningful products and services that make life easier, empowering people to do better, safer, more significant work. Innovation and excellence have powered our success, but we know there's more we can do for the world and those who make it. Across our businesses, we're investing in breakthrough innovation and digital excellence, striving for outperformance and increasing our focus on social responsibility. We define success as: delivering value to our customers, colleagues and communities. Our commitment to quality, safety and sustainability helps us on our path to becoming the type of uniquely human-centered global industrial company that keeps every stakeholder in mind, while helping to make the world better. In 1843, Frederick Stanley started a small shop in New Britain, Connecticut, to manufacture bolts, hinges and other hardware of high quality from wrought iron. In 1910, Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker started their shop in Baltimore, Maryland, and six years later obtained the world's first patent for a portable power tool. Over the years the two companies amassed an unparalleled family of iconic brands and trusted products. In 2010, they came together as Stanley Black & Decker, a leading global diversified industrial. Known for superior quality, continual innovation and rigorous operational discipline, we remain driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to serve the builders, makers and protectors of the world. How to apply Please submit your CV which needs to include your first-year module grades/percentage achieved and second-year module grades/percentages (achieved or predicted) to
Apr 14, 2024
Full time
Marketing Partnerships Placement Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, CUB CADET, and HUSTLER. Position Overview Working with our key partners (such as McLaren F1 & FC Barcelona), you will support in managing and leveraging these brand partnerships. In addition, you will collaborate with the Brand and Trade Marketing teams to create a broad range of content and activate across all SBD brands. Please be advised we currently have 7 opportunities in Maidenhead & 1 opportunity in Spennymoor Key Responsibilities Strategy and Planning Support the build of an annual implementation plan for each of our main brand partners that covers content creation, events activation, licensing and more. Co-Content Creation Working directly with brand partners on content opportunities - going from concept to planning, production and implementation. Regional communication and adaption Working with the marketing teams across EMEA ANZ to support with local opportunity needs such as promotional opportunities or retailer/distributor activations. Global connectivity Connect with EMEA ANZ markets with regards to hospitality opportunities and facilitate this connection with Corporate team. Support the management of licensing opportunities Working with brand partners and internal product teams to develop co-branded licensing options. What Are We Looking For? Second Year Bachelor University Student seeking a placement opportunity and intending to return to full education after the placement Studying Marketing related bachelor's degree Preferably hold a full UK driving licence Able to commute to our new Maidenhead offices (SL6 1EH) - although we have a very flexible working arrangement, we do require our interns to be able to commute to our offices for collaboration purposes, team meetings, events, etc. Strong motivation to achieve, with a well-organised and structured approach. Strong PC Skills including high proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Flexible approach - to have the ability to multi-task, be open to new methods and ways of working Team Player In return, you will receive: 10-12 month paid internship. 25 days' annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays Opportunity to learn and grow in a creative and dynamic team Potential opportunities for a permanent role within the business after graduation or our SLP graduate programme Flexible working environment (Flexible segmentation- 25% working in the office, 75% working from home) Working from home allowance (i.e., broadband, stationery and heating costs) About Stanley Black & Decker We join forces to bring together the best of the best to create practical, meaningful products and services that make life easier, empowering people to do better, safer, more significant work. Innovation and excellence have powered our success, but we know there's more we can do for the world and those who make it. Across our businesses, we're investing in breakthrough innovation and digital excellence, striving for outperformance and increasing our focus on social responsibility. We define success as: delivering value to our customers, colleagues and communities. Our commitment to quality, safety and sustainability helps us on our path to becoming the type of uniquely human-centered global industrial company that keeps every stakeholder in mind, while helping to make the world better. In 1843, Frederick Stanley started a small shop in New Britain, Connecticut, to manufacture bolts, hinges and other hardware of high quality from wrought iron. In 1910, Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker started their shop in Baltimore, Maryland, and six years later obtained the world's first patent for a portable power tool. Over the years the two companies amassed an unparalleled family of iconic brands and trusted products. In 2010, they came together as Stanley Black & Decker, a leading global diversified industrial. Known for superior quality, continual innovation and rigorous operational discipline, we remain driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to serve the builders, makers and protectors of the world. How to apply Please submit your CV which needs to include your first-year module grades/percentage achieved and second-year module grades/percentages (achieved or predicted) to
Do you enjoy design research and analytic frameworks? How would you like to use your creative and analytical skills alongside business leadership in your everyday work! Data Science and Engineering is where business, innovation and technology integrate to build a competitive advantage for P&G. Our mission is clear-- we deliver technology to help win with consumers. Our Data Scientist are diverse business leaders who apply technological skills to deliver ground breaking business models and capabilities. Whether your role is to build an IT innovation strategy for a business, protect our critical information systems and assets, or lead a strategic supplier in our cutting edge shared services organization, your technical skills will be recognized and rewarded. Data Scientists: Use Big Data and advanced analytics to direct the engagement of our business leaders. We need someone who can execute research and analytics, including data source identification, processing, model/algorithm development. Data Engineers: In this role, you will be developing and maintaining minimal viable prototypes to scalable data pipelines that will ingest, transform and distribute numerous data streams and batches in support of key R&D initiatives. You'll be supporting and collaborating with Data Scientists to develop advanced machine learning and statistical models. We need someone who can evaluate tools and develop pipelines to capture, integrate and clean data to support edge analytics solutions, as well as deliver optimal data solution architectures, automation and technical choices starting from experimentation through proof of concept and often through delivery. What you can expect: We are looking to recruit candidates to work in our Newcastle Innovation Centre for 6 to 12 month internship placements starting in summer 2022. We offer you: Responsibilities as of Day 1 - you will feel the ownership of your project from the beginning, and you will be given specific projects and responsibilities from a team that includes senior management and experience the impact you can have in our business early on Continuous coaching - you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager, enabling you to grow in a multifunctional, diverse environment and developing your talents and ideas Dynamic and respectful work environment - employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance Benefits - we offer an attractive remuneration package on top of a great learning experience, and the best interns have potential to receive a Job Offer after they graduate Qualifications Requirements (sell/experiences) for the role: Are a penultimate or final year student from one of the following degree sets: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Operation Research, Software Development, Computer or Electrical Engineering or a similar quantitative field Have Academic excellence at all stages through school and University education Have a good knowledge of English Demonstrated leadership in applying and scaling Analytic techniques to deliver measurable insights from data Familiarity with machine learning workflows, sensors and IoT cloud architecture (desirable) Preferred Experience with Analytical Tools/Applications such as Unix/Linux; Big Data Ecosystem: Hadoop, Spark, MapReduce, SQL, Hiv; Scientific Computing: R, Python, C++, Java, Scala; High-Performance Parallel and Distributing Computing; Deep Learning frameworks: Keras, Tensorflow; Data Visualization/Management Systems; Business Intelligence tools: such as KNIME, Tableau At P&G #weseeequal We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our people come from diverse traditions, personal experiences and points of view. And we want to include yours. Are you ready to inspire us with your unrivalled ideas? P&G ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request an accommodation by clicking 'application help' at the top right-hand corner of the career website.
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Do you enjoy design research and analytic frameworks? How would you like to use your creative and analytical skills alongside business leadership in your everyday work! Data Science and Engineering is where business, innovation and technology integrate to build a competitive advantage for P&G. Our mission is clear-- we deliver technology to help win with consumers. Our Data Scientist are diverse business leaders who apply technological skills to deliver ground breaking business models and capabilities. Whether your role is to build an IT innovation strategy for a business, protect our critical information systems and assets, or lead a strategic supplier in our cutting edge shared services organization, your technical skills will be recognized and rewarded. Data Scientists: Use Big Data and advanced analytics to direct the engagement of our business leaders. We need someone who can execute research and analytics, including data source identification, processing, model/algorithm development. Data Engineers: In this role, you will be developing and maintaining minimal viable prototypes to scalable data pipelines that will ingest, transform and distribute numerous data streams and batches in support of key R&D initiatives. You'll be supporting and collaborating with Data Scientists to develop advanced machine learning and statistical models. We need someone who can evaluate tools and develop pipelines to capture, integrate and clean data to support edge analytics solutions, as well as deliver optimal data solution architectures, automation and technical choices starting from experimentation through proof of concept and often through delivery. What you can expect: We are looking to recruit candidates to work in our Newcastle Innovation Centre for 6 to 12 month internship placements starting in summer 2022. We offer you: Responsibilities as of Day 1 - you will feel the ownership of your project from the beginning, and you will be given specific projects and responsibilities from a team that includes senior management and experience the impact you can have in our business early on Continuous coaching - you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager, enabling you to grow in a multifunctional, diverse environment and developing your talents and ideas Dynamic and respectful work environment - employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance Benefits - we offer an attractive remuneration package on top of a great learning experience, and the best interns have potential to receive a Job Offer after they graduate Qualifications Requirements (sell/experiences) for the role: Are a penultimate or final year student from one of the following degree sets: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Operation Research, Software Development, Computer or Electrical Engineering or a similar quantitative field Have Academic excellence at all stages through school and University education Have a good knowledge of English Demonstrated leadership in applying and scaling Analytic techniques to deliver measurable insights from data Familiarity with machine learning workflows, sensors and IoT cloud architecture (desirable) Preferred Experience with Analytical Tools/Applications such as Unix/Linux; Big Data Ecosystem: Hadoop, Spark, MapReduce, SQL, Hiv; Scientific Computing: R, Python, C++, Java, Scala; High-Performance Parallel and Distributing Computing; Deep Learning frameworks: Keras, Tensorflow; Data Visualization/Management Systems; Business Intelligence tools: such as KNIME, Tableau At P&G #weseeequal We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our people come from diverse traditions, personal experiences and points of view. And we want to include yours. Are you ready to inspire us with your unrivalled ideas? P&G ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request an accommodation by clicking 'application help' at the top right-hand corner of the career website.