Are you an experienced best in class data engineer with 5-10 years' experience? Do you have experience or capability for a senior data engineering role ? If so, we want to hear from you ! We are currently recruiting for 2 experienced data engineers who can support the data manager implementing and maintaining an effective Business Intelligence technical services . Support cloud platform and reporting, assisting in design and developing a data acquisition strategy, reporting to customers, and maintaining datasets. Key Responsibilities are: Monitor and maintain ETL processes , ensure accurate reporting, optimise data platform pipelines , develop, and scale data platforms with CI/CD and Terraform , Datamodelling , and working with the analytics team to build solutions . You will also be responsible for supporting implementation of security controls ensuring compliance with data protection, and GDPR . Develop and implement strategic data platforms for various business needs, help develop and implement data strategy ensuring data quality and efficiency and identify best use of existing data and how new data can best be gathered. Skills and knowledge needed: Extensive experience of working with Azure data platform technologies including Data Lake gen 2, Synapse, Analysis Services, extensive Power BI experience Extensive experience of working with Azure Data Factory & Databricks Extensive SQL knowledge (Microsoft SQL Server 2005+) and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (T-SQL) Extensive DevOps experience Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines and Terraform Microsoft SQL server Integrated Services (SSIS ) including ETL/ELTL design and development experience. Microsoft DevOps source control software and development life cycle software Developing and maintaining objects within Data Warehouses/Lakehouses. Experience of working with business data domains/data as a product (Data Mesh). Metadata management /Data quality Microsoft Office 365 Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement . Analytic skills related to working with structured datasets . Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment Including working with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels in the business . A good communicator. Able to promote ideas via the written word and verbally. Open to new ideas and ways of working and passionate about new technologies Hold the following qualification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (Exam DP-203) Additional desirable qualifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (Exam AZ-900) Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (Exam DP-900) Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Exam DA-100) Hybrid working role with 1 day per week required in the office
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced best in class data engineer with 5-10 years' experience? Do you have experience or capability for a senior data engineering role ? If so, we want to hear from you ! We are currently recruiting for 2 experienced data engineers who can support the data manager implementing and maintaining an effective Business Intelligence technical services . Support cloud platform and reporting, assisting in design and developing a data acquisition strategy, reporting to customers, and maintaining datasets. Key Responsibilities are: Monitor and maintain ETL processes , ensure accurate reporting, optimise data platform pipelines , develop, and scale data platforms with CI/CD and Terraform , Datamodelling , and working with the analytics team to build solutions . You will also be responsible for supporting implementation of security controls ensuring compliance with data protection, and GDPR . Develop and implement strategic data platforms for various business needs, help develop and implement data strategy ensuring data quality and efficiency and identify best use of existing data and how new data can best be gathered. Skills and knowledge needed: Extensive experience of working with Azure data platform technologies including Data Lake gen 2, Synapse, Analysis Services, extensive Power BI experience Extensive experience of working with Azure Data Factory & Databricks Extensive SQL knowledge (Microsoft SQL Server 2005+) and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (T-SQL) Extensive DevOps experience Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines and Terraform Microsoft SQL server Integrated Services (SSIS ) including ETL/ELTL design and development experience. Microsoft DevOps source control software and development life cycle software Developing and maintaining objects within Data Warehouses/Lakehouses. Experience of working with business data domains/data as a product (Data Mesh). Metadata management /Data quality Microsoft Office 365 Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement . Analytic skills related to working with structured datasets . Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment Including working with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels in the business . A good communicator. Able to promote ideas via the written word and verbally. Open to new ideas and ways of working and passionate about new technologies Hold the following qualification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (Exam DP-203) Additional desirable qualifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (Exam AZ-900) Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (Exam DP-900) Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Exam DA-100) Hybrid working role with 1 day per week required in the office
Job Title: CyberArk Specialist Contract Duration: 65 Days - Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Must have SC Clearance Role Summary: The CyberArk Specialist will join the CyberArk delivery team to deploy the core CyberArk Privileged Access Security (PAS) solution into a public sector client. This role involves the installation, configuration, testing, and account onboarding of the CyberArk core PAS across Windows and RHEL target applications and Servers. The specialist will provide technical expertise related to the CyberArk PAS suite within on-premise, AWS, and Azure environments. CyberArk Components: Enterprise Password Vault (EPV) Password Vault Web Access (PVWA) Central Policy Manager (CPM) Privileged Session Manager (PSM) HTML5 Gateway (H5G) Privileged Threat Analytics Essential Responsibilities and Requirements: Demonstrated hands-on experience with CyberArk's Privileged Identity and Session Management Suites (EPV, CPM, PVWA, PSM, HTML5GW, and DR). Proven experience in extending existing CyberArk technologies and practices, providing recommendations to optimize or enhance BAU services. Strong knowledge of PAM processes, procedures, and onboarding of accounts into a PAM solution, ideally CyberArk. Required Experience & Qualifications: Familiarity with major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Linux, and Middleware technologies. Understanding of Active Directory structures, Identity Management policies, and processes. Knowledge of PAM aspects for major RDBMS such as Microsoft SQL, Oracle, etc. Experience in facilitating business process design related to managing identities and access privileges. Previous role as a BAU Support Engineer for a PAM solution, preferably CyberArk. Key Skills and Behaviours: Flexible approach with the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. Self-starter with the ability to perform quality assurance and control, ensuring technical deliverables are error-free. Experience in supporting large, complex technical environments. Methodical and structured approach to tasks. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively. Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships and interact with team members. Excellent organization and time management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Apr 29, 2024
Contractor
Job Title: CyberArk Specialist Contract Duration: 65 Days - Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Must have SC Clearance Role Summary: The CyberArk Specialist will join the CyberArk delivery team to deploy the core CyberArk Privileged Access Security (PAS) solution into a public sector client. This role involves the installation, configuration, testing, and account onboarding of the CyberArk core PAS across Windows and RHEL target applications and Servers. The specialist will provide technical expertise related to the CyberArk PAS suite within on-premise, AWS, and Azure environments. CyberArk Components: Enterprise Password Vault (EPV) Password Vault Web Access (PVWA) Central Policy Manager (CPM) Privileged Session Manager (PSM) HTML5 Gateway (H5G) Privileged Threat Analytics Essential Responsibilities and Requirements: Demonstrated hands-on experience with CyberArk's Privileged Identity and Session Management Suites (EPV, CPM, PVWA, PSM, HTML5GW, and DR). Proven experience in extending existing CyberArk technologies and practices, providing recommendations to optimize or enhance BAU services. Strong knowledge of PAM processes, procedures, and onboarding of accounts into a PAM solution, ideally CyberArk. Required Experience & Qualifications: Familiarity with major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Linux, and Middleware technologies. Understanding of Active Directory structures, Identity Management policies, and processes. Knowledge of PAM aspects for major RDBMS such as Microsoft SQL, Oracle, etc. Experience in facilitating business process design related to managing identities and access privileges. Previous role as a BAU Support Engineer for a PAM solution, preferably CyberArk. Key Skills and Behaviours: Flexible approach with the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. Self-starter with the ability to perform quality assurance and control, ensuring technical deliverables are error-free. Experience in supporting large, complex technical environments. Methodical and structured approach to tasks. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively. Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships and interact with team members. Excellent organization and time management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
About Risk We're a leading provider of trust in the digital world - in the eyes of our people, our clients and our stakeholders. Today's business environment is different. More complex. More connected. Companies not only face new and unknown risks, but also new and untapped opportunities. Our team is at the forefront of this change, join us to be a part of transforming how risk is perceived and capitalised on. About the team: The PwC Actuarial practice comprises over 300 partners and staff. With offices in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol and Mumbai, our consultants focus on non-life, life, banking and non-insurance, led by a fifteen strong partner team. This makes us the largest actuarial practice within the large accounting firms. We play the leading role in the 1000+ strong actuarial community in PwC worldwide and often work with specialists from other disciplines within PwC. A career within the Non-Life Actuarial team will provide you with the opportunity to contribute general insurance advice and consulting services to clients such as insurers, regulators, private equity, and related companies such as agents and administrators. You'll provide advice covering solvency, economic capital, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, company restructuring and risk control, financial modelling, business planning, new legislation, and the efficiency and reliability of reporting processes. Our team advises clients in the general insurance and non-insurance industries on business risks and regulatory updates from natural catastrophes to mortgage defaults. We develop comprehensive risk analysis and mathematical models to help organisations enhance their business forecasting capabilities, limit their risks, and use their data informatively to make better strategic business decisions. Our clients trust us to provide well informed and insightful challenges to their business, and the models they use to inform decision making. Our practice is market leading in the General Insurance space - offering unparalleled access to solving some of the biggest challenges in the non-life industry today for a vast array of clients - large multi-national composites, Lloyd's & London Market, UK & European Personal & Commercial, and Reinsurance Market including many of the well known brands, from global reinsurers to niche players. Responsibilities: As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team. Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels. Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required. Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism. Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements. Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Preferred skills: You will have spent most of your career to date in the general insurance market, either within a company, consultancy or regulatory environment. We are looking for individuals with relevant experience with following key skills: who are able to lead and collaborate well as part of a diverse and inclusive team; who are agile, clear-thinking and commercially astute; who enjoy challenges and complexity and can navigate these effectively, with a passion for problem solving, and delivering valuable insights to stakeholders; an ability to communicate complex, technical issues to senior management simply and incisively; responsible, self-motivated, and passionate about developing their potential and those around them; a strong non-life network, presence in the actuarial industry (for example, working parties, industry forums and events), or be willing and able to actively pursue these opportunities. Statement of Actuarial Opinion (SAO) and Lloyd's experience would be beneficial You will also have a good understanding of a broad range of commonly used capital modelling and risk management techniques and broader commercial awareness of the key issues faced by the market. Additionally, experience across our wider offering would be viewed favourably (Catastrophe Risk; Reserving & Pricing; Exposure Management; Deals; IFRS17; Audit) as would a focus on new and emerging areas (e.g. Cyber, Climate, ESG). As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. We'd also expect you to take an active role in the strategic management and running of the practice and take a lead on one of our core product areas in risk and capital such as risk challenge or climate change/ESG. You'll also have opportunities to be involved as lead actuarial account driver on a number of our UK general insurance clients. On a day-to-day basis, you'll lead, manage and deliver a wide range of concurrent actuarial and multidisciplinary assignments, and act as our clients main point of day-to-day contact on assignments. The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
About Risk We're a leading provider of trust in the digital world - in the eyes of our people, our clients and our stakeholders. Today's business environment is different. More complex. More connected. Companies not only face new and unknown risks, but also new and untapped opportunities. Our team is at the forefront of this change, join us to be a part of transforming how risk is perceived and capitalised on. About the team: The PwC Actuarial practice comprises over 300 partners and staff. With offices in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol and Mumbai, our consultants focus on non-life, life, banking and non-insurance, led by a fifteen strong partner team. This makes us the largest actuarial practice within the large accounting firms. We play the leading role in the 1000+ strong actuarial community in PwC worldwide and often work with specialists from other disciplines within PwC. A career within the Non-Life Actuarial team will provide you with the opportunity to contribute general insurance advice and consulting services to clients such as insurers, regulators, private equity, and related companies such as agents and administrators. You'll provide advice covering solvency, economic capital, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, company restructuring and risk control, financial modelling, business planning, new legislation, and the efficiency and reliability of reporting processes. Our team advises clients in the general insurance and non-insurance industries on business risks and regulatory updates from natural catastrophes to mortgage defaults. We develop comprehensive risk analysis and mathematical models to help organisations enhance their business forecasting capabilities, limit their risks, and use their data informatively to make better strategic business decisions. Our clients trust us to provide well informed and insightful challenges to their business, and the models they use to inform decision making. Our practice is market leading in the General Insurance space - offering unparalleled access to solving some of the biggest challenges in the non-life industry today for a vast array of clients - large multi-national composites, Lloyd's & London Market, UK & European Personal & Commercial, and Reinsurance Market including many of the well known brands, from global reinsurers to niche players. Responsibilities: As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team. Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels. Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required. Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism. Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements. Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Preferred skills: You will have spent most of your career to date in the general insurance market, either within a company, consultancy or regulatory environment. We are looking for individuals with relevant experience with following key skills: who are able to lead and collaborate well as part of a diverse and inclusive team; who are agile, clear-thinking and commercially astute; who enjoy challenges and complexity and can navigate these effectively, with a passion for problem solving, and delivering valuable insights to stakeholders; an ability to communicate complex, technical issues to senior management simply and incisively; responsible, self-motivated, and passionate about developing their potential and those around them; a strong non-life network, presence in the actuarial industry (for example, working parties, industry forums and events), or be willing and able to actively pursue these opportunities. Statement of Actuarial Opinion (SAO) and Lloyd's experience would be beneficial You will also have a good understanding of a broad range of commonly used capital modelling and risk management techniques and broader commercial awareness of the key issues faced by the market. Additionally, experience across our wider offering would be viewed favourably (Catastrophe Risk; Reserving & Pricing; Exposure Management; Deals; IFRS17; Audit) as would a focus on new and emerging areas (e.g. Cyber, Climate, ESG). As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. We'd also expect you to take an active role in the strategic management and running of the practice and take a lead on one of our core product areas in risk and capital such as risk challenge or climate change/ESG. You'll also have opportunities to be involved as lead actuarial account driver on a number of our UK general insurance clients. On a day-to-day basis, you'll lead, manage and deliver a wide range of concurrent actuarial and multidisciplinary assignments, and act as our clients main point of day-to-day contact on assignments. The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Job title: Pricing Manager Locations: Haywards Heath / Manchester (on a hybrid working model) Role Overview Markerstudy Group is looking for a Pricing Manager to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department covering a range of insurance lines. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. The majority of business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Co-op, Sainsbury's, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few and Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well. Having acquired and successfully integrated Co-op Insurance Services in 2021 & BGLi in 2022, Markerstudy are now pursuing innovative pricing techniques, taking advantage of an award-winning insurer hosted rating platform, whilst challenging existing embedded processes. As a Pricing Manager, you will be responsible for the pricing of multiple motor and home products, including the following core activities: Maintaining and improving behavioural models, prioritising a range of data science techniques. Advance the adoption of data science & statistical techniques. Develop reporting structures to monitor pricing performance in an automated fashion. Develop innovative solutions to improve rating accuracy/efficiency. Working closely with the wider pricing department and underwriting teams, your insight and recommendations will enable improvements to products and prices giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and improve the pricing process to meet business requirements, including; Development of market leading behavioural modelling using a combination of traditional & data science techniques Improve sophistication within the optimisation of Markerstudy's direct brands Support delivery of pricing & underwriting business plan across Motor & Home portfolios Support development of new product offerings Advance the adoption of the latest data science & statistical techniques across pricing & underwriting Research and leverage new and existing data sources; capturing and explaining trends with innovative data features Clearly communicate results and proposed actions to key decision makers across the business Champion and facilitate automation of reporting, data pipelines and quality assurance Manage, coach and mentor team members, driving a culture of development and excellence across the team Collaborate with peers in pricing, underwriting and data science Key Skills and Experience: Experience managing general insurance products and/or pricing teams, including knowledge of current trends and issues in motor or home pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering. Knowledge of the technical differences between different packages for some of these model types would be an advantage. Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW's Radar software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Good communication and people management skills Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Job title: Pricing Manager Locations: Haywards Heath / Manchester (on a hybrid working model) Role Overview Markerstudy Group is looking for a Pricing Manager to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department covering a range of insurance lines. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. The majority of business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Co-op, Sainsbury's, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few and Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well. Having acquired and successfully integrated Co-op Insurance Services in 2021 & BGLi in 2022, Markerstudy are now pursuing innovative pricing techniques, taking advantage of an award-winning insurer hosted rating platform, whilst challenging existing embedded processes. As a Pricing Manager, you will be responsible for the pricing of multiple motor and home products, including the following core activities: Maintaining and improving behavioural models, prioritising a range of data science techniques. Advance the adoption of data science & statistical techniques. Develop reporting structures to monitor pricing performance in an automated fashion. Develop innovative solutions to improve rating accuracy/efficiency. Working closely with the wider pricing department and underwriting teams, your insight and recommendations will enable improvements to products and prices giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and improve the pricing process to meet business requirements, including; Development of market leading behavioural modelling using a combination of traditional & data science techniques Improve sophistication within the optimisation of Markerstudy's direct brands Support delivery of pricing & underwriting business plan across Motor & Home portfolios Support development of new product offerings Advance the adoption of the latest data science & statistical techniques across pricing & underwriting Research and leverage new and existing data sources; capturing and explaining trends with innovative data features Clearly communicate results and proposed actions to key decision makers across the business Champion and facilitate automation of reporting, data pipelines and quality assurance Manage, coach and mentor team members, driving a culture of development and excellence across the team Collaborate with peers in pricing, underwriting and data science Key Skills and Experience: Experience managing general insurance products and/or pricing teams, including knowledge of current trends and issues in motor or home pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering. Knowledge of the technical differences between different packages for some of these model types would be an advantage. Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW's Radar software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Good communication and people management skills Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
About Us KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at Role Description Your role will be to support the Kinesso Addressable Strategy team in the account management of addressable and programmatic display, mobile, video, audio and OOH campaigns across one of the biggest advertisers in the world. The Addressable Strategy team, which are based in London, are responsible for the Global planning, activation & optimization of all addressable and programmatic media for this global brand. If you like the idea of planning programmatic campaigns for one of the biggest brands in the world then get in touch, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Operate as key client (internal and external) point of contact for day-to-day client service: client account management, conduit between client and operations & finance, selling of services, tactical campaign design, analysis, reporting and related campaign duties. Combine media market & technical knowledge, data analysis and client feedback to configure, operate and optimize complex campaigns to meet client objectives. Become an expert in the use and best practices for multiple Demand Side Platforms, offering insights on how to improve campaign effectiveness through deep use of each platforms functionality, although in-console campaign management is not a part of this role. Develop in-depth knowledge of the digital media industry and media market dynamics. Build on the existing relationship with campaign engineering team. Consult with clients and agency planning teams regarding development and alignment of campaign parameters to sell in and develop Kinesso services. Deliver insight into delivery and performance implications of campaign constraints. Design media and audience strategies and tactics to maximize economic outcomes within campaign limits. Ensure ops team are managing all tactical media plan requirements and are correctly implemented in DSP consoles. Assist in delivery of reports to track, measure, and analyze all campaign activities and drive resolution of delivery and performance issues. Liaise with both clients and agency teams on campaign performance and reporting Desired Skills & Experience Experience in digital media account management with blue chip advertising clients with a leading online advertising agency, network, advertising exchange or optimization firm. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ideally comfortable in a consultative, client-facing environment Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions based on data Fundamental knowledge of ad targeting methodologies Good understanding of ad networks, ad exchanges, DSPs and/or auction marketplaces Experience with statistics and related analysis methodologies Ability to investigate, analyze & solve problems, and clearly communicate results MS Office fluency, including Excel pivot tables & chart making. Desire to work in an entrepreneurial atmosphere and be a self-starter. Eagerness to get hands-on to figure out how things work. Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with the ability to learn and apply new concepts and tools quickly. Employee Transparency At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. THE PERKS We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Retail discounts Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Independent mortgage advice Financial education Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
About Us KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at Role Description Your role will be to support the Kinesso Addressable Strategy team in the account management of addressable and programmatic display, mobile, video, audio and OOH campaigns across one of the biggest advertisers in the world. The Addressable Strategy team, which are based in London, are responsible for the Global planning, activation & optimization of all addressable and programmatic media for this global brand. If you like the idea of planning programmatic campaigns for one of the biggest brands in the world then get in touch, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Operate as key client (internal and external) point of contact for day-to-day client service: client account management, conduit between client and operations & finance, selling of services, tactical campaign design, analysis, reporting and related campaign duties. Combine media market & technical knowledge, data analysis and client feedback to configure, operate and optimize complex campaigns to meet client objectives. Become an expert in the use and best practices for multiple Demand Side Platforms, offering insights on how to improve campaign effectiveness through deep use of each platforms functionality, although in-console campaign management is not a part of this role. Develop in-depth knowledge of the digital media industry and media market dynamics. Build on the existing relationship with campaign engineering team. Consult with clients and agency planning teams regarding development and alignment of campaign parameters to sell in and develop Kinesso services. Deliver insight into delivery and performance implications of campaign constraints. Design media and audience strategies and tactics to maximize economic outcomes within campaign limits. Ensure ops team are managing all tactical media plan requirements and are correctly implemented in DSP consoles. Assist in delivery of reports to track, measure, and analyze all campaign activities and drive resolution of delivery and performance issues. Liaise with both clients and agency teams on campaign performance and reporting Desired Skills & Experience Experience in digital media account management with blue chip advertising clients with a leading online advertising agency, network, advertising exchange or optimization firm. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ideally comfortable in a consultative, client-facing environment Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions based on data Fundamental knowledge of ad targeting methodologies Good understanding of ad networks, ad exchanges, DSPs and/or auction marketplaces Experience with statistics and related analysis methodologies Ability to investigate, analyze & solve problems, and clearly communicate results MS Office fluency, including Excel pivot tables & chart making. Desire to work in an entrepreneurial atmosphere and be a self-starter. Eagerness to get hands-on to figure out how things work. Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with the ability to learn and apply new concepts and tools quickly. Employee Transparency At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. THE PERKS We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Retail discounts Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Independent mortgage advice Financial education Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
the role we've got an amazing opportunity for a food technical manager to join our team here at wagamama. this on-site role is based in our central production unit in east acton which produces all of our gyoza + sauces for our 165+ site restaurant estate in this role you will manage , develop and improve the technical and quality assurance performance of wagamama's supply base and wagamama's cpu operations, leading the way on all food safety + health + safety standards key responsibilities I control + implement the quality management system to ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory + customer requirements BRC, customer-specific manufacturing standards + food hygiene legislation deliver + maintain any third-party accreditation standards monitor customer feedback + complaints + ensure timely follow-up regularly monitor + audit all aspects of the quality management system, addressing non-conformances + implementing robust solutions define product + process specifications + work with line management to ensure compliance with these as leader of the HACCP team, ensure that HACCP is established, developed, implemented, and maintained to assure the safety and integrity of our processes and products. ensure all suppliers and raw materials meet approval requirement and maintain records to prove BRC certification support the NPD process in developing and launching products that meet customer expectations act as a key technical contact to provide knowledge on matters of food quality, safety, science/technology, and due diligence the experience + personal attributes we're looking for BS'c relevant or extensive experience of technical management fully conversant with BRCGS accreditation GFSI intermediate advance food hygiene, level 3 minimum sound understanding of HACCP principles, level 3 minimum self-driven + motivated sound communication skills to engage with internal + external parties confident in representing the wagamama brand with suppliers strong analytical + administrative skills the perks + quirks a competitive annual salary discretionary 20% bonus opportunity per year wagamama food allowance private healthcare pension contribution 25 days holiday + all bank holidays various discount across retail, hospitality + leisure our values treading softly and mindfully every step we take, we're mindful of the impact we can have on our environment, our communities, and ourselves. committed to our sustainability ambitions, we champion positive change and lead by example zig when others zag at wagamama we don't conform, and neither do our people. diverse and alternative, but united by one thing - bravery. this challenger and independent spirit is in our dna, it's who we are it has to be fresh we bring fresh into everything we do; the food we serve, the partners in our supply chain, how we work, and the way we think. it is something we never compromise on kaizen at our heart each day we strive for better. becoming masters of our craft. we take pride in what we do, every day, for the benefit of others. it's alive in our kitchens, our service, our people, our dishes we've got each other's back we believe in teamship. that working together means building close bonds of trust and support. this creates a safe sanctuary where we can be ourselves, and win together as a team
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
the role we've got an amazing opportunity for a food technical manager to join our team here at wagamama. this on-site role is based in our central production unit in east acton which produces all of our gyoza + sauces for our 165+ site restaurant estate in this role you will manage , develop and improve the technical and quality assurance performance of wagamama's supply base and wagamama's cpu operations, leading the way on all food safety + health + safety standards key responsibilities I control + implement the quality management system to ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory + customer requirements BRC, customer-specific manufacturing standards + food hygiene legislation deliver + maintain any third-party accreditation standards monitor customer feedback + complaints + ensure timely follow-up regularly monitor + audit all aspects of the quality management system, addressing non-conformances + implementing robust solutions define product + process specifications + work with line management to ensure compliance with these as leader of the HACCP team, ensure that HACCP is established, developed, implemented, and maintained to assure the safety and integrity of our processes and products. ensure all suppliers and raw materials meet approval requirement and maintain records to prove BRC certification support the NPD process in developing and launching products that meet customer expectations act as a key technical contact to provide knowledge on matters of food quality, safety, science/technology, and due diligence the experience + personal attributes we're looking for BS'c relevant or extensive experience of technical management fully conversant with BRCGS accreditation GFSI intermediate advance food hygiene, level 3 minimum sound understanding of HACCP principles, level 3 minimum self-driven + motivated sound communication skills to engage with internal + external parties confident in representing the wagamama brand with suppliers strong analytical + administrative skills the perks + quirks a competitive annual salary discretionary 20% bonus opportunity per year wagamama food allowance private healthcare pension contribution 25 days holiday + all bank holidays various discount across retail, hospitality + leisure our values treading softly and mindfully every step we take, we're mindful of the impact we can have on our environment, our communities, and ourselves. committed to our sustainability ambitions, we champion positive change and lead by example zig when others zag at wagamama we don't conform, and neither do our people. diverse and alternative, but united by one thing - bravery. this challenger and independent spirit is in our dna, it's who we are it has to be fresh we bring fresh into everything we do; the food we serve, the partners in our supply chain, how we work, and the way we think. it is something we never compromise on kaizen at our heart each day we strive for better. becoming masters of our craft. we take pride in what we do, every day, for the benefit of others. it's alive in our kitchens, our service, our people, our dishes we've got each other's back we believe in teamship. that working together means building close bonds of trust and support. this creates a safe sanctuary where we can be ourselves, and win together as a team
Closing Date: 18/07/24 Salary: Competitive Basic Salary plus package Position Type: Permanent Do you have commercial experience in the Bus and Coach Industry? Want to work for a leading manufacturer with a global presence? About Our Client Hidral Gobel carefully designs its bus ramps and lifting platforms, systems adaptable to different types of driving means that improve the experience and satisfaction of end users. These systems are manufactured in Spain, specifically at the Hidral Gobel plant located in Lanciego (Álava), and comply with current regulations, while incorporating the latest cutting-edge technology that facilitates their use and maintenance.To comply with the important process of putting its accessibility systems into operation, Hidral Gobel has a team of engineers, assembly, technical support and training on the optimal handling of the products, and who personally fulfil the company's after-sales services. Job Description The primary responsibility for the Area Sales Manager will be to manage, grow and develop the existing relationships across the UKFurther responsibilities include:- Being a brand ambassador for Hidral Gobel within the Bus and Coach industry. Being the first point of contact for any opportunities and enquiries across England. Engaging with current customers to understand their fleet size and expansion plans. Building a plan on how to grow and enter new markets. Working closely with HQ in Spain and executing key strategies locally. Technically advising customers on the product suite and how this is applicable to their needs. The Successful Applicant The successful Area Sales Manager will:- Have demonstrable commercial experience within the Bus/Coach/Minibus industry. Be a self starter, determined and self motivated individual. Be consultative in their approach with a strong eye for detail. Be able to travel frequently across England. Build rapport with ease and able to work with multiple stakeholders at various levels. Have exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills. What's on Offer On offer is a competitive basic salary and package but also an opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the UK strategy for Hidral Gobel! Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPREJN575Z
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Closing Date: 18/07/24 Salary: Competitive Basic Salary plus package Position Type: Permanent Do you have commercial experience in the Bus and Coach Industry? Want to work for a leading manufacturer with a global presence? About Our Client Hidral Gobel carefully designs its bus ramps and lifting platforms, systems adaptable to different types of driving means that improve the experience and satisfaction of end users. These systems are manufactured in Spain, specifically at the Hidral Gobel plant located in Lanciego (Álava), and comply with current regulations, while incorporating the latest cutting-edge technology that facilitates their use and maintenance.To comply with the important process of putting its accessibility systems into operation, Hidral Gobel has a team of engineers, assembly, technical support and training on the optimal handling of the products, and who personally fulfil the company's after-sales services. Job Description The primary responsibility for the Area Sales Manager will be to manage, grow and develop the existing relationships across the UKFurther responsibilities include:- Being a brand ambassador for Hidral Gobel within the Bus and Coach industry. Being the first point of contact for any opportunities and enquiries across England. Engaging with current customers to understand their fleet size and expansion plans. Building a plan on how to grow and enter new markets. Working closely with HQ in Spain and executing key strategies locally. Technically advising customers on the product suite and how this is applicable to their needs. The Successful Applicant The successful Area Sales Manager will:- Have demonstrable commercial experience within the Bus/Coach/Minibus industry. Be a self starter, determined and self motivated individual. Be consultative in their approach with a strong eye for detail. Be able to travel frequently across England. Build rapport with ease and able to work with multiple stakeholders at various levels. Have exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills. What's on Offer On offer is a competitive basic salary and package but also an opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the UK strategy for Hidral Gobel! Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPREJN575Z
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As market leaders, the award-winning Real Estate & Construction tax team at BDO serves a wide and exciting range of domestic and international companies with UK operations. It's your chance to experience a focused and unique blend of the highest level of technical expertise along with extensive experience in commercial transactions. This industry continues to grow rapidly, so there are always new challenges or opportunities that you can take on. At the heart of our success are the strong and progressive relationships we build with our clients and colleagues. With a focus on continuing development and exposure to clients and senior partners, you'll have all the freedom you need to grow your career. We're looking for someone with: Understanding of and previous experience within UK corporate tax compliance Some experience of providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to primarily corporate groups, but may include partnership tax returns and non-resident landlord income tax returns Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions Ability to manage a small client portfolio Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Some experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Keenness to develop a career within the real estate profession Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As market leaders, the award-winning Real Estate & Construction tax team at BDO serves a wide and exciting range of domestic and international companies with UK operations. It's your chance to experience a focused and unique blend of the highest level of technical expertise along with extensive experience in commercial transactions. This industry continues to grow rapidly, so there are always new challenges or opportunities that you can take on. At the heart of our success are the strong and progressive relationships we build with our clients and colleagues. With a focus on continuing development and exposure to clients and senior partners, you'll have all the freedom you need to grow your career. We're looking for someone with: Understanding of and previous experience within UK corporate tax compliance Some experience of providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to primarily corporate groups, but may include partnership tax returns and non-resident landlord income tax returns Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions Ability to manage a small client portfolio Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Some experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Keenness to develop a career within the real estate profession Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Eastleigh, Hampshire
Senior Software Architect - SaaS, Software, Agile, Cloud, C#, Azure We are looking for an experienced Architect to join a global SaaS/Software technology company providing market leading solutions across a range of financial, security and government markets. The role of Software Architect overseas a global remit of products and teams, providing high level architecture that enables the efficient and accurate develop and implementation of complex software products. Your stakeholders will be Product Managers, Solutions Architects and the software development teams of which there are 8 teams across the UK, India and Europe. We are looking for experience with bespoke software products and working with teams to design systems and solutions using in-house development, rather than off-the-shelf solutions. Essential Skills/Experience Proven track record of breaking down complex market requirements into secure, scalable and resilient system designs. Experience working with Product Managers and Product Owners to define achievable product features. Experience of work in an Agile Development Environment. Experience providing technical management to global teams. Evidence of an ability to assess and introduce new technologies to a team. Experienced with producing high level systems designs across multiple products with multi-functional assets. Experience in writing Technical Systems/Solutions Documentation Highly beneficial skills/experience Experience working within government, finance, security or a regulated industry. Experience providing solutions hosted in Microsoft Azure and/or multi tenanted cloud services. Experience of managing large data stores. Ability to prototype in a modern programming language C#, JavaScript, PowerShell or similar. Understanding of the principles of network security, authentication and authorization. Working practices of the role: The position is located between Southampton and Fareham in Hampshire. The position offers hybrid working, onsite 2 days a week as a minimum. They offer flexible working hours, competitive salary and a generous bonus, pension and benefits. To apply, please send your CV and any covering information to (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Senior Software Architect - SaaS, Software, Agile, Cloud, C#, Azure We are looking for an experienced Architect to join a global SaaS/Software technology company providing market leading solutions across a range of financial, security and government markets. The role of Software Architect overseas a global remit of products and teams, providing high level architecture that enables the efficient and accurate develop and implementation of complex software products. Your stakeholders will be Product Managers, Solutions Architects and the software development teams of which there are 8 teams across the UK, India and Europe. We are looking for experience with bespoke software products and working with teams to design systems and solutions using in-house development, rather than off-the-shelf solutions. Essential Skills/Experience Proven track record of breaking down complex market requirements into secure, scalable and resilient system designs. Experience working with Product Managers and Product Owners to define achievable product features. Experience of work in an Agile Development Environment. Experience providing technical management to global teams. Evidence of an ability to assess and introduce new technologies to a team. Experienced with producing high level systems designs across multiple products with multi-functional assets. Experience in writing Technical Systems/Solutions Documentation Highly beneficial skills/experience Experience working within government, finance, security or a regulated industry. Experience providing solutions hosted in Microsoft Azure and/or multi tenanted cloud services. Experience of managing large data stores. Ability to prototype in a modern programming language C#, JavaScript, PowerShell or similar. Understanding of the principles of network security, authentication and authorization. Working practices of the role: The position is located between Southampton and Fareham in Hampshire. The position offers hybrid working, onsite 2 days a week as a minimum. They offer flexible working hours, competitive salary and a generous bonus, pension and benefits. To apply, please send your CV and any covering information to (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Office Manager Do you have strong administration experience, and are you looking for a new part-time role between Bedford and Milton Keynes We are working with a growing Event Production and Audio-Visual Hire company, who provide high quality technical solutions to the live events industry. The role comes with a salary of up to £16.50 per hour, working a minimum of four days a week (ideally five) for approximately 25 - 32.5 hours per week. As Office Manager, you will help run the day to day of the business, often dealing with client calls and ensuring the business supports its clients across the UK. Purpose: To keep the office/business running smoothly by carrying out a range of financial, administrative, and managerial tasks. In your first few weeks in the Office Manager role, you can expect to: Speak with clients on the phone. Complete accounts functions using Xero with support of an external bookkeeper and accountant. Ensure timesheets are completed by the team and freelancers. Order stationery and company suppliers as needed. Organise a venue for the next social. Negotiate general business bills - coffee, electric etc. Responsibilities: Managing, optimising and control of company databases and file storage systems. Co-ordinating, organising, arranging quotes, and booking in regular service/maintenance contracts across the business. Dealing with correspondence, complaints, and queries. Preparing letters, presentations, and reports. Supervising and monitoring the work of administrative staff. Processing invoices and managing office budgets. Organising weekly pay runs. Timesheet, PAYE, and payroll management. Organising induction programmes for new employees. Ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date, working with the operations manager to achieve this. Job administration management, including cost reporting, job system management, and follow up procedures. Supporting the production teams with crew bookings and availability management. Assisting the organisation's HR and finance functions by keeping personnel records up to date, arranging interviews, and updating financial documents. Planning and organising team and company fun activities, BBQs, team lunches, fun activities, socials, and team birthdays/anniversaries. To apply for this role, you'll need to be incredibly organised. You'll also require: Excellent attention to detail. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Good knowledge of Xero. Strong verbal and written communication. As well as receiving a salary of up to £16.50 per hour, you'll be part of a small, growing, and engaging team. Free coffee/soft drinks, access to a Discount Portal and an annual bonus scheme. Interested in this part-time Office Manager opportunity Apply now to be immediately considered.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Office Manager Do you have strong administration experience, and are you looking for a new part-time role between Bedford and Milton Keynes We are working with a growing Event Production and Audio-Visual Hire company, who provide high quality technical solutions to the live events industry. The role comes with a salary of up to £16.50 per hour, working a minimum of four days a week (ideally five) for approximately 25 - 32.5 hours per week. As Office Manager, you will help run the day to day of the business, often dealing with client calls and ensuring the business supports its clients across the UK. Purpose: To keep the office/business running smoothly by carrying out a range of financial, administrative, and managerial tasks. In your first few weeks in the Office Manager role, you can expect to: Speak with clients on the phone. Complete accounts functions using Xero with support of an external bookkeeper and accountant. Ensure timesheets are completed by the team and freelancers. Order stationery and company suppliers as needed. Organise a venue for the next social. Negotiate general business bills - coffee, electric etc. Responsibilities: Managing, optimising and control of company databases and file storage systems. Co-ordinating, organising, arranging quotes, and booking in regular service/maintenance contracts across the business. Dealing with correspondence, complaints, and queries. Preparing letters, presentations, and reports. Supervising and monitoring the work of administrative staff. Processing invoices and managing office budgets. Organising weekly pay runs. Timesheet, PAYE, and payroll management. Organising induction programmes for new employees. Ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date, working with the operations manager to achieve this. Job administration management, including cost reporting, job system management, and follow up procedures. Supporting the production teams with crew bookings and availability management. Assisting the organisation's HR and finance functions by keeping personnel records up to date, arranging interviews, and updating financial documents. Planning and organising team and company fun activities, BBQs, team lunches, fun activities, socials, and team birthdays/anniversaries. To apply for this role, you'll need to be incredibly organised. You'll also require: Excellent attention to detail. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Good knowledge of Xero. Strong verbal and written communication. As well as receiving a salary of up to £16.50 per hour, you'll be part of a small, growing, and engaging team. Free coffee/soft drinks, access to a Discount Portal and an annual bonus scheme. Interested in this part-time Office Manager opportunity Apply now to be immediately considered.
Location - Home based role with regular travel in Worcestershire. This role is fixed term to 30th April 2025. About Us Oxford Innovation Advice is a dynamic and fast growing company where a culture of constant innovation and mutual respect delivers bottom line results from within a stimulating and challenging working environment. Part of SQW Group, our sister divisions provide flexible office space for start-up and growing technology companies, Angel investment networks and co-investment fund management plus public policy and economic development consultancy services in the UK, Europe and Asia. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Job Overview Through analysis of participants' current challenges and opportunities, the Manufacturing Growth Manager will play an integral role in sourcing the right volume, mix, size and quality of clients on to the Worcestershire Manufacturing Growth Programme, facilitating the achievement of individual and overall contract targets. The role is also responsible for ensuring all clients gain the correct help and support at the right time and that they complete their journey on the support programme, delivering business improvement, measurable growth and additional jobs. Business Planning & Results Deliver the overall client acquisition target as directed and set by the Programme Manager including identifying and acquiring the right volume, size and quality of clients in LEP/Growth Hub/Local Authority areas. Will be expected to deliver six client sign-ups per month that defray their grant within the agreed time frames. Manage clients, coaches and consultants by ensuring they remain focused and deliver quality support directed by the client Action Plan. Responsible for a portfolio of clients that are participating on the MGP, managing their interventions from diagnostic to the completion of the improvement programme. Client Engagement Build and manage lasting relationships with clients, drawing upon relevant business experience that will truly aid client growth. Effective use the MGP SBR (Growth Diagnostic) resulting in the creation of an Action Plan that has been fully agreed by the client. Provide quality referrals, prioritising the participant need, to relevant and eligible LEP/Growth Hub business support initiatives, such as Chamber membership. During and in particular at the conclusion of the intervention, identify the follow-on work necessary to continue the participant's growth. As an ambassador of MGP to ensure that your individual and MGP reputation is constantly upheld and is at the forefront of your mind always for any engagement. Teamwork ? Build effective relationships and establish professional credibility with the participant's leadership team and maintains regular contact throughout participant's growth journey. Collaborate with other MGM's, regionally or by sector expertise, to ensure that they bring in additional support to assist the company's development as necessary. Seek regular feedback, identify and act upon learning and development needs in order to develop technical and personal skills. Markets Identify and engage with eligible and suitable quality businesses, directly or through intermediaries, supporting the sign-up process and signposting to appropriate support in order to achieve the service aims and measurable economic growth. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal teams and external stakeholders, such as LEPs, Growth Hubs and other funders. Remain up-to-date on all business support offerings available through the LEPs, local Growth Hubs and others in the wider landscape of business support. ? ? Identify and share all MGP enhancement that become visible going forwards. About You Confident, highly motivated, creative self-starter with excellent organisation and communication skills, robust analytical skills and good attention to detail. In-depth knowledge of the business support landscape. Experience and/or knowledge of Management Information/CRM. Volume sales management techniques and process. Consultative sales process awareness. Highly credible and experienced business adviser with experience of working with growing businesses. Effective advocate who is thoroughly networked and knowledgeable of national and local business support infrastructure and can refer accordingly. Proven track record in a target-orientated environment and managing high volume sales activity; including experience of volume sales pipeline development. Experience in delivery & process compliance of public sector funded programmes. Extensive knowledge of the manufacturing sector. Our closing date for applications is Friday 10 May 2024. We reserve the right to appoint prior to this date, therefore applications should be submitted as soon as possible. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Location - Home based role with regular travel in Worcestershire. This role is fixed term to 30th April 2025. About Us Oxford Innovation Advice is a dynamic and fast growing company where a culture of constant innovation and mutual respect delivers bottom line results from within a stimulating and challenging working environment. Part of SQW Group, our sister divisions provide flexible office space for start-up and growing technology companies, Angel investment networks and co-investment fund management plus public policy and economic development consultancy services in the UK, Europe and Asia. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Job Overview Through analysis of participants' current challenges and opportunities, the Manufacturing Growth Manager will play an integral role in sourcing the right volume, mix, size and quality of clients on to the Worcestershire Manufacturing Growth Programme, facilitating the achievement of individual and overall contract targets. The role is also responsible for ensuring all clients gain the correct help and support at the right time and that they complete their journey on the support programme, delivering business improvement, measurable growth and additional jobs. Business Planning & Results Deliver the overall client acquisition target as directed and set by the Programme Manager including identifying and acquiring the right volume, size and quality of clients in LEP/Growth Hub/Local Authority areas. Will be expected to deliver six client sign-ups per month that defray their grant within the agreed time frames. Manage clients, coaches and consultants by ensuring they remain focused and deliver quality support directed by the client Action Plan. Responsible for a portfolio of clients that are participating on the MGP, managing their interventions from diagnostic to the completion of the improvement programme. Client Engagement Build and manage lasting relationships with clients, drawing upon relevant business experience that will truly aid client growth. Effective use the MGP SBR (Growth Diagnostic) resulting in the creation of an Action Plan that has been fully agreed by the client. Provide quality referrals, prioritising the participant need, to relevant and eligible LEP/Growth Hub business support initiatives, such as Chamber membership. During and in particular at the conclusion of the intervention, identify the follow-on work necessary to continue the participant's growth. As an ambassador of MGP to ensure that your individual and MGP reputation is constantly upheld and is at the forefront of your mind always for any engagement. Teamwork ? Build effective relationships and establish professional credibility with the participant's leadership team and maintains regular contact throughout participant's growth journey. Collaborate with other MGM's, regionally or by sector expertise, to ensure that they bring in additional support to assist the company's development as necessary. Seek regular feedback, identify and act upon learning and development needs in order to develop technical and personal skills. Markets Identify and engage with eligible and suitable quality businesses, directly or through intermediaries, supporting the sign-up process and signposting to appropriate support in order to achieve the service aims and measurable economic growth. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal teams and external stakeholders, such as LEPs, Growth Hubs and other funders. Remain up-to-date on all business support offerings available through the LEPs, local Growth Hubs and others in the wider landscape of business support. ? ? Identify and share all MGP enhancement that become visible going forwards. About You Confident, highly motivated, creative self-starter with excellent organisation and communication skills, robust analytical skills and good attention to detail. In-depth knowledge of the business support landscape. Experience and/or knowledge of Management Information/CRM. Volume sales management techniques and process. Consultative sales process awareness. Highly credible and experienced business adviser with experience of working with growing businesses. Effective advocate who is thoroughly networked and knowledgeable of national and local business support infrastructure and can refer accordingly. Proven track record in a target-orientated environment and managing high volume sales activity; including experience of volume sales pipeline development. Experience in delivery & process compliance of public sector funded programmes. Extensive knowledge of the manufacturing sector. Our closing date for applications is Friday 10 May 2024. We reserve the right to appoint prior to this date, therefore applications should be submitted as soon as possible. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Assistant Vice President, Financial Crime Systems Manager (12m FTC/Secondment) page is loaded Assistant Vice President, Financial Crime Systems Manager (12m FTC/Secondment) Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. The Financial Crimes Office for EMEA (FCO EMEA) in London is part of the Global Financial Crimes Division headquartered in New York. It works to ensure that our organisation conducts its business such that we protect our reputation, our business, and our clients within the regulatory and legal framework. It is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective systems and controls to protect clients' assets and to mitigate the risk that MUFG might be used to further financial crime. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE MUFG In addition to the duties described above, you will contribute to the work of the Financial Crime department in any other ways reasonably expected, including memberships of projects and working groups and assisting with other priorities in the department or group as a whole. As a member of the FCOE Technology team, provide the following services to the department: Contribute to the development and testing of EMEA financial crime systems to help minimise the risk that the group is used for financial crime Support the delivery of system enhancements and upgrade projects Support testing and where appropriate own testing and preparation of test system results Where appropriate support the relevant teams in either tuning or calibration of existing systems for efficiency and effectiveness for EMEA Financial Crime. Financial Crime Office of EMEA Technology Team Key Responsibilities The purpose of the role will be to ensure that all EMEA financial crime systems across the region, and associated work processes are working correctly i.e. as expected and appropriately. Responsibilities include managing systems post implementation, testing and support for system implementations and upgrades, effectiveness testing, assurance reviews and responding to ad hoc issues. Additional responsibilities may include supporting other FCOE teams with the annual and on-going tuning and assurance for EMEA financial crime systems in the EMEA region and responding to ad hoc requests as required. Key Responsibilities: You are responsible for Validating the effectiveness and accuracy of EMEA financial crime systems used to prevent financial crime across the region. Reporting and presenting to management on identified risks and industry trends for enhancement Taking a lead role in upgrading key systems, including where required and agreed the oversight of testing, working with a Global Testing Team, and oversight of User Acceptance Testing (for the system users) Supporting regional and local teams with compliance and governance requirements as stated in the Global Technology Standard. Supporting on-going and new FCOE-related projects, driving and informing business requirements from a Financial Crime Technology perspective. Being a key contact for escalations from multiple 1st and 2nd Line teams across EMEA on financial crime system-related queries and issues. WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: 1-3 years relevant experience in a financial services firm SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential Broad understanding of financial crime systems and in banking, and a general understanding of the concepts of risk management and control Strong understanding of testing, tuning, validation and assurance of financial crime systems Experience of testing or performing analytics on financial crime systems Understanding of EMEA wide TM or Sanctions regulations/standards, banking products and the UK regulatory environment and strong knowledge of IT and systems. Previous experience using, testing and/or tuning transaction monitoring systems such as SironAML, Actimize, BAE NetReveal, FinScan, HotScan etc. Experience with project management and delivery Experience, interacting with stakeholders and financial crime system vendors at a senior level Experience in report and methodology writing and delivery to non-technical audiences Education / Qualifications: Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Excellent communication skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A structured and logical approach to work Strong problem solving skills A creative and innovative approach to work Excellent interpersonal skills The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail and accuracy A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Strong numerical skills Excellent Microsoft Office skills We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law. About US At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Assistant Vice President, Financial Crime Systems Manager (12m FTC/Secondment) page is loaded Assistant Vice President, Financial Crime Systems Manager (12m FTC/Secondment) Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. The Financial Crimes Office for EMEA (FCO EMEA) in London is part of the Global Financial Crimes Division headquartered in New York. It works to ensure that our organisation conducts its business such that we protect our reputation, our business, and our clients within the regulatory and legal framework. It is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective systems and controls to protect clients' assets and to mitigate the risk that MUFG might be used to further financial crime. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE MUFG In addition to the duties described above, you will contribute to the work of the Financial Crime department in any other ways reasonably expected, including memberships of projects and working groups and assisting with other priorities in the department or group as a whole. As a member of the FCOE Technology team, provide the following services to the department: Contribute to the development and testing of EMEA financial crime systems to help minimise the risk that the group is used for financial crime Support the delivery of system enhancements and upgrade projects Support testing and where appropriate own testing and preparation of test system results Where appropriate support the relevant teams in either tuning or calibration of existing systems for efficiency and effectiveness for EMEA Financial Crime. Financial Crime Office of EMEA Technology Team Key Responsibilities The purpose of the role will be to ensure that all EMEA financial crime systems across the region, and associated work processes are working correctly i.e. as expected and appropriately. Responsibilities include managing systems post implementation, testing and support for system implementations and upgrades, effectiveness testing, assurance reviews and responding to ad hoc issues. Additional responsibilities may include supporting other FCOE teams with the annual and on-going tuning and assurance for EMEA financial crime systems in the EMEA region and responding to ad hoc requests as required. Key Responsibilities: You are responsible for Validating the effectiveness and accuracy of EMEA financial crime systems used to prevent financial crime across the region. Reporting and presenting to management on identified risks and industry trends for enhancement Taking a lead role in upgrading key systems, including where required and agreed the oversight of testing, working with a Global Testing Team, and oversight of User Acceptance Testing (for the system users) Supporting regional and local teams with compliance and governance requirements as stated in the Global Technology Standard. Supporting on-going and new FCOE-related projects, driving and informing business requirements from a Financial Crime Technology perspective. Being a key contact for escalations from multiple 1st and 2nd Line teams across EMEA on financial crime system-related queries and issues. WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: 1-3 years relevant experience in a financial services firm SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential Broad understanding of financial crime systems and in banking, and a general understanding of the concepts of risk management and control Strong understanding of testing, tuning, validation and assurance of financial crime systems Experience of testing or performing analytics on financial crime systems Understanding of EMEA wide TM or Sanctions regulations/standards, banking products and the UK regulatory environment and strong knowledge of IT and systems. Previous experience using, testing and/or tuning transaction monitoring systems such as SironAML, Actimize, BAE NetReveal, FinScan, HotScan etc. Experience with project management and delivery Experience, interacting with stakeholders and financial crime system vendors at a senior level Experience in report and methodology writing and delivery to non-technical audiences Education / Qualifications: Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Excellent communication skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A structured and logical approach to work Strong problem solving skills A creative and innovative approach to work Excellent interpersonal skills The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail and accuracy A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Strong numerical skills Excellent Microsoft Office skills We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law. About US At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
Park Avenue are working on behalf of a Local Authority (one of our key clients) on the lookout for a Head of Housing Solutions! The Service has undergone significant change over the past 12 months, with a newly created directorate. There has been an emphasis on reporting accurate data, hiring competent service managers, and incentivising staff to buy into a shared vision. As Head of Service, your role will include: - Ensuring strategic & operational objectives are met within: Homelessness Prevention, Rough Sleeping & Reviews. Adapting the Service to national & policy changes by regularly reviewing performance measures. Representing the Council at relevant corporate, partnership and network meetings - Visibility is key! Technical skills aside, you will need to be able to motivate teams, manage upwards (to Corporate Leadership) and balance the strategic with the operational. Interviews take place this week. If you're keen to know more, then feel free to reach out for a confidential chat. (url removed) (phone number removed)
Apr 29, 2024
Seasonal
Park Avenue are working on behalf of a Local Authority (one of our key clients) on the lookout for a Head of Housing Solutions! The Service has undergone significant change over the past 12 months, with a newly created directorate. There has been an emphasis on reporting accurate data, hiring competent service managers, and incentivising staff to buy into a shared vision. As Head of Service, your role will include: - Ensuring strategic & operational objectives are met within: Homelessness Prevention, Rough Sleeping & Reviews. Adapting the Service to national & policy changes by regularly reviewing performance measures. Representing the Council at relevant corporate, partnership and network meetings - Visibility is key! Technical skills aside, you will need to be able to motivate teams, manage upwards (to Corporate Leadership) and balance the strategic with the operational. Interviews take place this week. If you're keen to know more, then feel free to reach out for a confidential chat. (url removed) (phone number removed)
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
Ideal location - Manchester Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Manchester. Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders. * Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Ideal location - Manchester Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Manchester. Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders. * Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Sue Ross Recruitment are recruiting for a well-established company, who supply a niche hobby product to customers on an international scale. We are looking for a Technical Support Administrator working in a busy fast paced environment; responsibilities include liaising with customers and staff to ensure the smooth running of the department, arranging and receiving customer and manufacturer returns, distributing work to the technicians and managing correspondence by phone, email, and website chat. Duties and key responsibilities Provide excellent customer service and administrative support to colleagues. Ensure the information you give to customers is correct, inform your manager of any gaps in your product knowledge so that training can be arranged. Handling of customer service issues. Effective use of company diary system. Make and receive telephone calls. Manage emails. Book in returns. Use web admin site to administrate returns notes. Place customer orders. Process order payments and refunds. Knowledge and use of shipping carrier systems Work area to be kept tidy and clutter free. Ensure office space is kept clear and organised. Any other tasks relevant to your role. Skills and Abilities Attention to detail is essential to this role. Excellent organisational skills are essential for this role. Excellent Time management and the ability to work to deadlines. Able to follow verbal and written instructions. Strong communication skills Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to cope well under pressure. Self-Motivated with a positive attitude Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Sue Ross Recruitment are recruiting for a well-established company, who supply a niche hobby product to customers on an international scale. We are looking for a Technical Support Administrator working in a busy fast paced environment; responsibilities include liaising with customers and staff to ensure the smooth running of the department, arranging and receiving customer and manufacturer returns, distributing work to the technicians and managing correspondence by phone, email, and website chat. Duties and key responsibilities Provide excellent customer service and administrative support to colleagues. Ensure the information you give to customers is correct, inform your manager of any gaps in your product knowledge so that training can be arranged. Handling of customer service issues. Effective use of company diary system. Make and receive telephone calls. Manage emails. Book in returns. Use web admin site to administrate returns notes. Place customer orders. Process order payments and refunds. Knowledge and use of shipping carrier systems Work area to be kept tidy and clutter free. Ensure office space is kept clear and organised. Any other tasks relevant to your role. Skills and Abilities Attention to detail is essential to this role. Excellent organisational skills are essential for this role. Excellent Time management and the ability to work to deadlines. Able to follow verbal and written instructions. Strong communication skills Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to cope well under pressure. Self-Motivated with a positive attitude Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Ideal location - Stoke on Trent Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Stoke on Trent Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders. * Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Ideal location - Stoke on Trent Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Stoke on Trent Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders. * Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. 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Job Title: Temporary Team Administrator Term: 3 months Hourly Rate: 13- 13.50 per hour Location: Bristol BS1 Hours: Full Time 9-5:30 - Fully Office Based Our client, a leading company in the renewable energy industry, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Team Administrator to join their team. If you have experience in adminstration, excellent technical skills, and a passion for the solar industry, we want to hear from you! As the Team Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting our client's Portfolio Managers team in delivering exceptional services to their clients. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the scheduling and reporting of preventative and corrective maintenance for solar panel systems. Assisting in the coordination and planning of maintenance works, ensuring they are completed efficiently and in accordance with contractual obligations. Managing work orders and digital platforms to ensure smooth operations. Producing monthly reports and providing general support in client reporting. Acquiring knowledge and experience in performance analysis and identifying value-add projects. Developing problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities through data analysis and administrative tasks. To excel in this role, you will need: Previous experience in the solar industry or a similar maintenance/facilities management field. Excellent technical and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Good customer service skills, with a desire to work collaboratively with stakeholders. A willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic and innovative environment. Our client offers a competitive salary package, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a vibrant work culture. Join their passionate team and contribute to their mission of advancing renewable energy solutions. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and be part of this exciting opportunity! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Apr 29, 2024
Seasonal
Job Title: Temporary Team Administrator Term: 3 months Hourly Rate: 13- 13.50 per hour Location: Bristol BS1 Hours: Full Time 9-5:30 - Fully Office Based Our client, a leading company in the renewable energy industry, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Team Administrator to join their team. If you have experience in adminstration, excellent technical skills, and a passion for the solar industry, we want to hear from you! As the Team Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting our client's Portfolio Managers team in delivering exceptional services to their clients. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the scheduling and reporting of preventative and corrective maintenance for solar panel systems. Assisting in the coordination and planning of maintenance works, ensuring they are completed efficiently and in accordance with contractual obligations. Managing work orders and digital platforms to ensure smooth operations. Producing monthly reports and providing general support in client reporting. Acquiring knowledge and experience in performance analysis and identifying value-add projects. Developing problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities through data analysis and administrative tasks. To excel in this role, you will need: Previous experience in the solar industry or a similar maintenance/facilities management field. Excellent technical and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Good customer service skills, with a desire to work collaboratively with stakeholders. A willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic and innovative environment. Our client offers a competitive salary package, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a vibrant work culture. Join their passionate team and contribute to their mission of advancing renewable energy solutions. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and be part of this exciting opportunity! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
HR Solution Architect Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a HR Solution Architect onsite in Suffolk 3 days a week, remainder remote for a 6-month contract. *INSIDE IR35.* Responsibilities: Solution Design and Strategy: Partner with HR leaders to understand their requirements and pain points. Design end-to-end solutions that align with business objectives. Create a roadmap for implementing HR technology enhancements. Salesforce and Workday Expertise: Deep understanding of both Salesforce and Workday platforms. Translate HR business requirements into technical solutions. Leverage Salesforce platform AI features for intelligent automation. Portal Development: Design and develop self-service portals for employees and managers. Implement personalized dashboards, knowledge bases, and collaboration spaces. Ensure seamless integration with existing HR systems. AI Integration: Explore Salesforce Einstein AI capabilities. Personalized recommendations for learning and development. Predictive analytics for workforce planning. AI-driven chatbots for employee inquiries. Leverage AI to enhance employee engagement and productivity. Data Security and Privacy: Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.). Safeguard sensitive employee information within the portals. Performance and Cost Optimization: Ensure scalability of the solution to support all employees on eventful days. Ensure ability to scale down and optimize cloud resources/licenses related costs when usage is low. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field. Salesforce certifications (eg, Certified Application Architect, Certified System Architect). Workday certifications (eg, Workday HCM, Workday Integration). Proven experience as an HR Technology Solution Architect. Familiarity with Salesforce platform AI features (Einstein) and Portal capabilities. All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Apr 29, 2024
Contractor
HR Solution Architect Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a HR Solution Architect onsite in Suffolk 3 days a week, remainder remote for a 6-month contract. *INSIDE IR35.* Responsibilities: Solution Design and Strategy: Partner with HR leaders to understand their requirements and pain points. Design end-to-end solutions that align with business objectives. Create a roadmap for implementing HR technology enhancements. Salesforce and Workday Expertise: Deep understanding of both Salesforce and Workday platforms. Translate HR business requirements into technical solutions. Leverage Salesforce platform AI features for intelligent automation. Portal Development: Design and develop self-service portals for employees and managers. Implement personalized dashboards, knowledge bases, and collaboration spaces. Ensure seamless integration with existing HR systems. AI Integration: Explore Salesforce Einstein AI capabilities. Personalized recommendations for learning and development. Predictive analytics for workforce planning. AI-driven chatbots for employee inquiries. Leverage AI to enhance employee engagement and productivity. Data Security and Privacy: Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.). Safeguard sensitive employee information within the portals. Performance and Cost Optimization: Ensure scalability of the solution to support all employees on eventful days. Ensure ability to scale down and optimize cloud resources/licenses related costs when usage is low. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field. Salesforce certifications (eg, Certified Application Architect, Certified System Architect). Workday certifications (eg, Workday HCM, Workday Integration). Proven experience as an HR Technology Solution Architect. Familiarity with Salesforce platform AI features (Einstein) and Portal capabilities. All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
. PwC's global Workforce practice brings together an un-matched combination of 10,000 consultants with industry, business, talent, strategy, HR, analytics and technology expertise across 138 countries. Together we build tailored people and organisation solutions to help our clients achieve their strategic ambitions, with a deep understanding of their uniqueness and grounded in rigorous analysis and data-driven insight. We help clients to implement organisational transformation, improve the effectiveness of their workforce, develop and move talent around their business and manage their human capital risks. We work from people strategy through to organisational execution. Our SuccessFactors practice sits within our high growth Human Resources Technology & Transformation (HRT&T) practice, at the heart of Workforce. We work with our clients to maximise and realise their investment in SuccessFactors as their core HCM platform, through both advisory, implementation and transformation programmes, working with small high growth start-ups to multinational listed organisations. We are currently looking for experienced SuccessFactors Human Resources consultants to join our established and growing SuccessFactors Consulting Team. If you want to take your career to the next level, and apply your skills to challenging and business-focussed customer transformation programmes, then this could be for you. PwC don't simply configure SuccessFactors, but treat SuccessFactors as a fundamental element of our business transformation services. Our team members create and apply SuccessFactors and broader solutions that re-imagine the possible, bringing business value and improved user and customer experience. Responsibilities PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: You'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas. Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results. Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends. Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance. Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice. Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives. Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others. Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Skills/Competencies/Attributes: HR technology implementation experience covering all aspects of the development cycle from initial HR technology advisory, product and vendor selection, detailed scoping & design to implementation and ongoing optimisation Knowledge of HR Technology & Integration across the entire employee life cycle covering mainly SuccessFactors and optionally on-premise ERP HR to other cloud SaaS solutions Highly skilled in integrating HR solutions within complex IT environments across multiple geographies, HR systems and platforms for large global organisations Solid and proven track record of solution delivery, strong stakeholder management, ideally coupled with awareness of UK, European and international HR & Payroll legislation Demonstrates a thorough level of abilities and a proven record of success as both an individual contributor and team member, identifying and addressing client needs by configuring and implementing SAP SuccessFactors/HCM Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in full life-cycle implementations of SAP SuccessFactors from business opportunity to planning, design to configuration through go-live Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as both an individual contributor and as a team member and driving teams to establish project timelines are met Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in managing small / mid work streams such as monitoring for project issues and the ability to determine escalation Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in both functional and technical experience in SuccessFactors solutions Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success with identifying and addressing client needs Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader by: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; keeping leadership informed of progress and issues; answering questions; and, providing direction to less-experienced staff. SuccessFactors - Certificate in +1 SF modules: Recruiting Employee Central (Time, Benefits, Global Mobility, Onboarding 2.0) Performance and Goals Compensation / Variable Pay Succession and Career Development Learning WFA / WFP CPI Optionally
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
. PwC's global Workforce practice brings together an un-matched combination of 10,000 consultants with industry, business, talent, strategy, HR, analytics and technology expertise across 138 countries. Together we build tailored people and organisation solutions to help our clients achieve their strategic ambitions, with a deep understanding of their uniqueness and grounded in rigorous analysis and data-driven insight. We help clients to implement organisational transformation, improve the effectiveness of their workforce, develop and move talent around their business and manage their human capital risks. We work from people strategy through to organisational execution. Our SuccessFactors practice sits within our high growth Human Resources Technology & Transformation (HRT&T) practice, at the heart of Workforce. We work with our clients to maximise and realise their investment in SuccessFactors as their core HCM platform, through both advisory, implementation and transformation programmes, working with small high growth start-ups to multinational listed organisations. We are currently looking for experienced SuccessFactors Human Resources consultants to join our established and growing SuccessFactors Consulting Team. If you want to take your career to the next level, and apply your skills to challenging and business-focussed customer transformation programmes, then this could be for you. PwC don't simply configure SuccessFactors, but treat SuccessFactors as a fundamental element of our business transformation services. Our team members create and apply SuccessFactors and broader solutions that re-imagine the possible, bringing business value and improved user and customer experience. Responsibilities PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: You'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas. Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results. Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends. Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance. Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice. Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives. Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others. Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Skills/Competencies/Attributes: HR technology implementation experience covering all aspects of the development cycle from initial HR technology advisory, product and vendor selection, detailed scoping & design to implementation and ongoing optimisation Knowledge of HR Technology & Integration across the entire employee life cycle covering mainly SuccessFactors and optionally on-premise ERP HR to other cloud SaaS solutions Highly skilled in integrating HR solutions within complex IT environments across multiple geographies, HR systems and platforms for large global organisations Solid and proven track record of solution delivery, strong stakeholder management, ideally coupled with awareness of UK, European and international HR & Payroll legislation Demonstrates a thorough level of abilities and a proven record of success as both an individual contributor and team member, identifying and addressing client needs by configuring and implementing SAP SuccessFactors/HCM Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in full life-cycle implementations of SAP SuccessFactors from business opportunity to planning, design to configuration through go-live Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as both an individual contributor and as a team member and driving teams to establish project timelines are met Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in managing small / mid work streams such as monitoring for project issues and the ability to determine escalation Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in both functional and technical experience in SuccessFactors solutions Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success with identifying and addressing client needs Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader by: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; keeping leadership informed of progress and issues; answering questions; and, providing direction to less-experienced staff. SuccessFactors - Certificate in +1 SF modules: Recruiting Employee Central (Time, Benefits, Global Mobility, Onboarding 2.0) Performance and Goals Compensation / Variable Pay Succession and Career Development Learning WFA / WFP CPI Optionally
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Creation Date: 19-Apr-2024 Employment Type: Permanent Employment Type: Full time Ref #: Description & Requirements Location: London About the role: Responsible for Portfolio-specific business objectives within the Underwriting Domain for a set of global Agile Products that span across core capabilities such as Risk Assessment and Coverage, Risk Rating and Pricing, Risk Proposal and Issuance and Product Enablement. Responsible for articulating and translating the overall Underwriting business vision into digital strategy and tactics for specific agile products within their respective Portfolio. Responsible for overseeing Agile product teams and ensuring they are appropriately resourced, focused on the key priorities, and aligned on comprehensive roadmaps to achieve portfolio objectives. Manages a team of Product Managers and helps oversee their respective Agile teams and stakeholders to align priorities, remove roadblocks and secure resources. Accountable for outcomes and key results (OKRs) tied directly to Portfolio strategic objectives. Responsible for ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and overall progress against objectives using agile methodology. Key Responsibilities: Sets ambitious and clear digital portfolio strategy and oversees the Product Managers who translate this into strategic roadmaps for their respective Underwriting Agile Products. Responsible for business results of the related set of customer journeys or agile Products as measured by relevant OKRs. Deeply understands the businesses that comprise GRS (Global Risk Solutions), their go-to-market strategies, their common opportunities to leverage scale, and their unique differences that are required to win in local markets. Responsible for communicating the Portfolio vision effectively to key stakeholders and team members. Works closely with IT and other Business Unit counterparts to ensure resource alignment in support of Portfolio vision and roadmaps. Partnering with Design Team ensures customer-driven design is prioritized, considering user pain points from usability test results and market industry knowledge to deliver a well-positioned product. Owns alignment of development and business resources on goals and priorities while working with stakeholders and team to remove roadblocks to execution. Directly manages a team of Product Managers who are responsible for all Agile Products. Participates to provide feedback, support, coaching, in sprint-and release plans together with Product Managers and Technology counterparts. Manages delivery of scope, partners with the Leadership Team and Business Sponsors to align on key functional strategic outcomes, Portfolio and initiative performance and funding / resource demand and allocation. Works with Product Manager to ensure Epics and Features are clear and resolves open issues/questions quickly and efficiently. Acts as the voice of the customer for the larger Portfolio. Leads the analysis of feasibility, cost ramifications, economies, or other aspects of planned or potential programs within their respective Portfolio. Approves final Epics and approves completed user features or series of features. This is a global role with both customers and employees in the US, UK and Ireland Skills and Experience: Advanced knowledge of Agile development methodologies as typically acquired through a Bachelors degree in relevant field (business, computer science, etc.) Experience in business, engineering, technology and/or consulting. High level of proven business expertise needed to set clear priorities for product within the Distribution Domain and understand business value impacts. Technical proficiency is required to participate in sprint planning and have an informed, independent voice. Good influencing skills in order to be seen as the decision maker when interfacing with business, and willingness to dissent with both teams and business. Proven experience with Agile practices and expectations. Comfortable with making decisions with some level of uncertainty. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. About Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM): Liberty Specialty Markets is part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, a leading global insurer. We offer a breadth of world-class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insureds in all major markets. Our people are key to our success. That is why "Put People First" is one of the five Liberty values which unite us as a global organisation. We bring this to life for our colleagues through: Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment and committing to their career development. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). OurInclusion Matters frameworkand employee-led networks strengthen the diversity of our workforce and our inclusive environment. Reinforcing that collaborating together to share our unique perspectives help us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions and pursue our ambitious goals. A supportive culture, which includes promoting a healthy work-life balance and working flexibly. For more information, please follow the links below:
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Creation Date: 19-Apr-2024 Employment Type: Permanent Employment Type: Full time Ref #: Description & Requirements Location: London About the role: Responsible for Portfolio-specific business objectives within the Underwriting Domain for a set of global Agile Products that span across core capabilities such as Risk Assessment and Coverage, Risk Rating and Pricing, Risk Proposal and Issuance and Product Enablement. Responsible for articulating and translating the overall Underwriting business vision into digital strategy and tactics for specific agile products within their respective Portfolio. Responsible for overseeing Agile product teams and ensuring they are appropriately resourced, focused on the key priorities, and aligned on comprehensive roadmaps to achieve portfolio objectives. Manages a team of Product Managers and helps oversee their respective Agile teams and stakeholders to align priorities, remove roadblocks and secure resources. Accountable for outcomes and key results (OKRs) tied directly to Portfolio strategic objectives. Responsible for ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and overall progress against objectives using agile methodology. Key Responsibilities: Sets ambitious and clear digital portfolio strategy and oversees the Product Managers who translate this into strategic roadmaps for their respective Underwriting Agile Products. Responsible for business results of the related set of customer journeys or agile Products as measured by relevant OKRs. Deeply understands the businesses that comprise GRS (Global Risk Solutions), their go-to-market strategies, their common opportunities to leverage scale, and their unique differences that are required to win in local markets. Responsible for communicating the Portfolio vision effectively to key stakeholders and team members. Works closely with IT and other Business Unit counterparts to ensure resource alignment in support of Portfolio vision and roadmaps. Partnering with Design Team ensures customer-driven design is prioritized, considering user pain points from usability test results and market industry knowledge to deliver a well-positioned product. Owns alignment of development and business resources on goals and priorities while working with stakeholders and team to remove roadblocks to execution. Directly manages a team of Product Managers who are responsible for all Agile Products. Participates to provide feedback, support, coaching, in sprint-and release plans together with Product Managers and Technology counterparts. Manages delivery of scope, partners with the Leadership Team and Business Sponsors to align on key functional strategic outcomes, Portfolio and initiative performance and funding / resource demand and allocation. Works with Product Manager to ensure Epics and Features are clear and resolves open issues/questions quickly and efficiently. Acts as the voice of the customer for the larger Portfolio. Leads the analysis of feasibility, cost ramifications, economies, or other aspects of planned or potential programs within their respective Portfolio. Approves final Epics and approves completed user features or series of features. This is a global role with both customers and employees in the US, UK and Ireland Skills and Experience: Advanced knowledge of Agile development methodologies as typically acquired through a Bachelors degree in relevant field (business, computer science, etc.) Experience in business, engineering, technology and/or consulting. High level of proven business expertise needed to set clear priorities for product within the Distribution Domain and understand business value impacts. Technical proficiency is required to participate in sprint planning and have an informed, independent voice. Good influencing skills in order to be seen as the decision maker when interfacing with business, and willingness to dissent with both teams and business. Proven experience with Agile practices and expectations. Comfortable with making decisions with some level of uncertainty. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. About Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM): Liberty Specialty Markets is part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, a leading global insurer. We offer a breadth of world-class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insureds in all major markets. Our people are key to our success. That is why "Put People First" is one of the five Liberty values which unite us as a global organisation. We bring this to life for our colleagues through: Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment and committing to their career development. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). OurInclusion Matters frameworkand employee-led networks strengthen the diversity of our workforce and our inclusive environment. Reinforcing that collaborating together to share our unique perspectives help us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions and pursue our ambitious goals. A supportive culture, which includes promoting a healthy work-life balance and working flexibly. For more information, please follow the links below: