Job title: Senior Commercial Finance Manager (Energy Transition) Type: Contract: 12-18 month Location: Near Reading Station (Hybrid working) Competitive salary/daily rate MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. The Role works alongside senior stakeholders in MBNL, BT and H3G across Finance, Commercial, Property & Legal teams. Being the finance Lead for an area that is being revolutionised through deployment activity. The Finance Lead will manage external partners through the fast paced and changing business environment on behalf of shareholders with competing priorities. The Finance Lead will be responsible to hold suppliers, internal stakeholders and shareholders to account as well as still prioritising, manage workloads and undertake ad hoc tasks with tight deadlines, What you will do: Act as Finance Lead, Business Partner, and accountable owner for following Main Areas on behalf of Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director Finance Lead on RFPs/Procurement activities for Energy Management Contracts Transition of outsourced Finance and accounting processes successfully from current Energy Provider(s) to the new Supplier(s) in line with underlying commercial arrangements and internal processes Influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders including outsourced partners and shareholders to get the best outcome Keep all stakeholders abreast of the impacts on the budgets and forecasts through robust financial modelling and business cases Identify and articulate the impacts on existing processes and put solutions in place Leading on Budget conversations to ensure appropriate funding is in place Robustly challenging business activities to ensure best value for money Enforcing appropriate governance, controls and financial management of all processes Support the Site Running Financial and Operational teams to ensure costs are correctly apportioned to each Shareholder in line with their Power Purchasing Strategies Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies Forecast future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments. Quantify risks to MBNL budget and Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies from changes in energy profiles and price movement and provide recommendations. The ideal candidate: Professional qualification: CIMA/ACA/ACCA Demonstrable Financial Management, Planning & Analysis experience Excellent understanding of the energy market including energy management and power strategies. Proven record of Commercial and Procurement activities High degree of Commercial Acumen Process Improvements Financial/Datamodelling & Business Cases A proven track record of bringing the outside in to your organisation and using this to drive improvements. To apply for this position, please send your CV to (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
Job title: Senior Commercial Finance Manager (Energy Transition) Type: Contract: 12-18 month Location: Near Reading Station (Hybrid working) Competitive salary/daily rate MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. The Role works alongside senior stakeholders in MBNL, BT and H3G across Finance, Commercial, Property & Legal teams. Being the finance Lead for an area that is being revolutionised through deployment activity. The Finance Lead will manage external partners through the fast paced and changing business environment on behalf of shareholders with competing priorities. The Finance Lead will be responsible to hold suppliers, internal stakeholders and shareholders to account as well as still prioritising, manage workloads and undertake ad hoc tasks with tight deadlines, What you will do: Act as Finance Lead, Business Partner, and accountable owner for following Main Areas on behalf of Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director Finance Lead on RFPs/Procurement activities for Energy Management Contracts Transition of outsourced Finance and accounting processes successfully from current Energy Provider(s) to the new Supplier(s) in line with underlying commercial arrangements and internal processes Influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders including outsourced partners and shareholders to get the best outcome Keep all stakeholders abreast of the impacts on the budgets and forecasts through robust financial modelling and business cases Identify and articulate the impacts on existing processes and put solutions in place Leading on Budget conversations to ensure appropriate funding is in place Robustly challenging business activities to ensure best value for money Enforcing appropriate governance, controls and financial management of all processes Support the Site Running Financial and Operational teams to ensure costs are correctly apportioned to each Shareholder in line with their Power Purchasing Strategies Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies Forecast future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments. Quantify risks to MBNL budget and Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies from changes in energy profiles and price movement and provide recommendations. The ideal candidate: Professional qualification: CIMA/ACA/ACCA Demonstrable Financial Management, Planning & Analysis experience Excellent understanding of the energy market including energy management and power strategies. Proven record of Commercial and Procurement activities High degree of Commercial Acumen Process Improvements Financial/Datamodelling & Business Cases A proven track record of bringing the outside in to your organisation and using this to drive improvements. To apply for this position, please send your CV to (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
82843 - MoJ Property Directorate - Area Property Operations Manager (High Security Long Term) The national salary range is £39,868 - £43,535, London salary range is £45,824 - £50,039. Your salary will be dependent on your base location Number of jobs available 1 1 Detail of reserve list 1 12 Months Region 1 East of England, London, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber City/Town 1 London, March , Milton Keynes , Newport (Isle of Wight) , Rochester , Sheerness , Stoke-on-Trent , Wetherby Building/Site 1 HM Prison Belmarsh, SE28 0EB, HM Prison Cookham Wood, ME1 3LU, HM PRISON ISLE OF WIGHT - ALBANY HOUSE NEWPORT, PO30 5RS, HM Prison Swaleside, ME12 4AX, HM Prison Whitemoor, PE15 0PR, HM Prison Woodhill, MK4 4DA, HMYOI WERRINGTON STOKE ON TRENT, ST9 0DX, HMYOI WETHERBY WETHERBY, LS22 5ED Grade 1 SEO SEO Post Type 1 Permanent Working Pattern 1 Full Time, Flexible Working Role Type 1 Estates, Facilities Management, Property Webinars will be held on: Monday, 8th January 2024 at 13:00, Monday, 4th March 2024 at 13:00 and Monday, 13th May 2024 at 13:00 to provide further information and answer queries about the role. Please come along and ask your questions. Register by clicking on the following link: Learn much more about MoJ Property Directorate and Area Property Operations Manager role in our Candidate Information Guide attached and by clicking on the video link below: Please note, if you are successful in the recruitment process, you will be added to the merit list for the campaign. We will then appoint candidates as Area Property Operation Manager posts become available. This will be based on merit order and your location preference. Your location preference will be captured during the application process. Please be advised, that being successful in the recruitment process and being placed on the merit list does not guarantee an offer of employment. Position Area Property Operations Manager Location East of England, London, South East, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber Band SEO Contract Type Permanent Overview The MoJ Property Directorate is a customer focused organisation that exists to enable our customers to perform to their very best. We do this by providing high quality, easy to use services, and working environments that our customers want to work in, which support them to deliver their individual outputs efficiently. Our job is to manage one of the most diverse and complex estates in Government - hosted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The MoJ Property Directorate brings together a property portfolio including Prisons, Probation, and MoJ HQ and Arm's Length Bodies. We also provide property services on behalf of the Home Office. MoJ Property provides specialist services including facilities management, health and safety, fire safety and security, technical design expertise, and sustainability. We also have business management teams who support the entire Directorate and each of our partners is supported by account management teams. We are responsible for a great deal - our portfolio consists of properties valued at £8.5bn for the MoJ alone. We are part of the Government Property Profession (GPP) and through active membership and engagement we will work with the Office of Government Property to develop the maturity of the profession and also encourage our people to join the GPP. We continue to build our capability through training and recruitment, aspiring to be the best that we can be as individuals and as a directorate. We continue to deliver new ways of working across our portfolio - leading on the scale and pace of activity for central government - proposing ways to achieve, and then providing more dynamic and flexible workspace, while driving down the cost of the estate. Team Overview Are you looking for a high profile, unique, exciting and challenging opportunity to join an award-winning Property Services (PS) team that works in collaboration and partnership with our customers and suppliers? We work on a varied portfolio across the Ministry of Justice and Home Office estate, providing property services to HM Prison and Probation Service, Ministry of Justice headquarters and supporting the Home Office and its departments such as Border Force within the ports and airports. We provide both Hard and Soft Services across the UK, through our integrated supply chains to provide the best possible property services support. PS is a challenging environment in which to work, with interdependencies between the customers, suppliers and users of the estate. It requires good leadership, collaboration and excellent drive and determination. The candidate should be a self-starter, good leader, have personal resilience and excellent customer engagement skills. You will be required to deliver at pace and demonstrate effective application of service delivery management, skills, tools and techniques. If you have the passion, enthusiasm and skill to be the best Facilities Manager, then joining the Ministry of Justice Property Directorate PS Team is the place for you. Area Property Operational Managers (APOMS) are responsible for working directly with clients and suppliers, including on regular site visits, to ensure efficient and effective delivery of hard and soft FM services for their portfolio. This is a key contract management role requiring specialist knowledge, with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the contract and works projects, for defining projects and for technical and statutory assurance. APOMs work alongside Property Operational Managers (POMs) and report directly to Regional Property Operational Managers (RPOMs) for their region. The properties allocated to the role and sometimes the account it focusses on can sometimes be altered over time to meet business demand, providing excellent development opportunities for the post holder. Job Description, Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities will include the following: Service Management: Understand your assets and deliver operational strategies, policies and processes in line with operational requirements to manage the delivery of services, payments and the audit regime Manage day-to-day the contracts across a number of sites within a region through MI data and visual inspections of sites, including checking that work carried out by contractors is in accordance with the contract in terms of quality, compliance and specification and were appropriate contractors adhere to local and national security strategies. Liaise with the supply chain and other MoJ Property teams to proactively understand issues across the portfolio and facilitate improvements Understand the priorities of stakeholders and how they fit into plans and activities Consider whether Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and compensation events are required and advise RPOM accordingly. Monitor to ensure they are being addressed and ensure mitigation plans and risk register are in place and maintained. Manage issues (including requests for additional spend, elective new works and changes to scope or specification) to resolution and escalate to RPOMs where necessary Follow the schedule of visits for each asset (to be agreed with RPOM) to discuss performance, issues and update on work orders Engage with the PS supply chain and other MoJ Property teams to ensure legislative and statutory compliance through Health and Safety, business resilience and the provision of fit for purpose accommodation to meet customer needs Ensure that you follow fire risk assessment procedures Ensure that actions relating to inspections and audits are delivered through the contract. Work with the technical team, MI and reporting procedures to enable audit, assurance and validation of service delivery including taking accountability for carrying out site audits to departmentally agreed frequency and managing actions that arise from these to ensure statutory, mandatory and contractual compliance Where it applies, manage the transition to the delivery of services to new contracts and operating models. Identify the requirement for project works, including contributing to business cases, bids and the procurement process. Oversee the delivery of works projects on sites within your portfolio. Ensure that waste management/recycling, energy management and biodiversity sustainability strategies are in place and adhered to by contractors. Liaise with MoJ Property on the planning and delivery of new builds, refurbishments and change of use across the sites, adhering to statutory planning and legislation. Customer Management: Act as the client's first point of contact. Report MI data on contract performance. Engage through site visits, regular communication and running or attending client engagement meetings as appropriate Understand the wider strategic needs and priorities of clients and how they are incorporated into plans and activities Manage supplier issues and complaints to resolution, escalating to RPOMs where necessary Encourage, recognise and share innovative ideas and improvements from customers and other stakeholders Where required, work with the supplier to contribute to the preparation of site contingency and emergency plans and ensure implementation. Support operational emergencies by providing technical management assistance and support. . click apply for full job details
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
82843 - MoJ Property Directorate - Area Property Operations Manager (High Security Long Term) The national salary range is £39,868 - £43,535, London salary range is £45,824 - £50,039. Your salary will be dependent on your base location Number of jobs available 1 1 Detail of reserve list 1 12 Months Region 1 East of England, London, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber City/Town 1 London, March , Milton Keynes , Newport (Isle of Wight) , Rochester , Sheerness , Stoke-on-Trent , Wetherby Building/Site 1 HM Prison Belmarsh, SE28 0EB, HM Prison Cookham Wood, ME1 3LU, HM PRISON ISLE OF WIGHT - ALBANY HOUSE NEWPORT, PO30 5RS, HM Prison Swaleside, ME12 4AX, HM Prison Whitemoor, PE15 0PR, HM Prison Woodhill, MK4 4DA, HMYOI WERRINGTON STOKE ON TRENT, ST9 0DX, HMYOI WETHERBY WETHERBY, LS22 5ED Grade 1 SEO SEO Post Type 1 Permanent Working Pattern 1 Full Time, Flexible Working Role Type 1 Estates, Facilities Management, Property Webinars will be held on: Monday, 8th January 2024 at 13:00, Monday, 4th March 2024 at 13:00 and Monday, 13th May 2024 at 13:00 to provide further information and answer queries about the role. Please come along and ask your questions. Register by clicking on the following link: Learn much more about MoJ Property Directorate and Area Property Operations Manager role in our Candidate Information Guide attached and by clicking on the video link below: Please note, if you are successful in the recruitment process, you will be added to the merit list for the campaign. We will then appoint candidates as Area Property Operation Manager posts become available. This will be based on merit order and your location preference. Your location preference will be captured during the application process. Please be advised, that being successful in the recruitment process and being placed on the merit list does not guarantee an offer of employment. Position Area Property Operations Manager Location East of England, London, South East, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber Band SEO Contract Type Permanent Overview The MoJ Property Directorate is a customer focused organisation that exists to enable our customers to perform to their very best. We do this by providing high quality, easy to use services, and working environments that our customers want to work in, which support them to deliver their individual outputs efficiently. Our job is to manage one of the most diverse and complex estates in Government - hosted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The MoJ Property Directorate brings together a property portfolio including Prisons, Probation, and MoJ HQ and Arm's Length Bodies. We also provide property services on behalf of the Home Office. MoJ Property provides specialist services including facilities management, health and safety, fire safety and security, technical design expertise, and sustainability. We also have business management teams who support the entire Directorate and each of our partners is supported by account management teams. We are responsible for a great deal - our portfolio consists of properties valued at £8.5bn for the MoJ alone. We are part of the Government Property Profession (GPP) and through active membership and engagement we will work with the Office of Government Property to develop the maturity of the profession and also encourage our people to join the GPP. We continue to build our capability through training and recruitment, aspiring to be the best that we can be as individuals and as a directorate. We continue to deliver new ways of working across our portfolio - leading on the scale and pace of activity for central government - proposing ways to achieve, and then providing more dynamic and flexible workspace, while driving down the cost of the estate. Team Overview Are you looking for a high profile, unique, exciting and challenging opportunity to join an award-winning Property Services (PS) team that works in collaboration and partnership with our customers and suppliers? We work on a varied portfolio across the Ministry of Justice and Home Office estate, providing property services to HM Prison and Probation Service, Ministry of Justice headquarters and supporting the Home Office and its departments such as Border Force within the ports and airports. We provide both Hard and Soft Services across the UK, through our integrated supply chains to provide the best possible property services support. PS is a challenging environment in which to work, with interdependencies between the customers, suppliers and users of the estate. It requires good leadership, collaboration and excellent drive and determination. The candidate should be a self-starter, good leader, have personal resilience and excellent customer engagement skills. You will be required to deliver at pace and demonstrate effective application of service delivery management, skills, tools and techniques. If you have the passion, enthusiasm and skill to be the best Facilities Manager, then joining the Ministry of Justice Property Directorate PS Team is the place for you. Area Property Operational Managers (APOMS) are responsible for working directly with clients and suppliers, including on regular site visits, to ensure efficient and effective delivery of hard and soft FM services for their portfolio. This is a key contract management role requiring specialist knowledge, with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the contract and works projects, for defining projects and for technical and statutory assurance. APOMs work alongside Property Operational Managers (POMs) and report directly to Regional Property Operational Managers (RPOMs) for their region. The properties allocated to the role and sometimes the account it focusses on can sometimes be altered over time to meet business demand, providing excellent development opportunities for the post holder. Job Description, Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities will include the following: Service Management: Understand your assets and deliver operational strategies, policies and processes in line with operational requirements to manage the delivery of services, payments and the audit regime Manage day-to-day the contracts across a number of sites within a region through MI data and visual inspections of sites, including checking that work carried out by contractors is in accordance with the contract in terms of quality, compliance and specification and were appropriate contractors adhere to local and national security strategies. Liaise with the supply chain and other MoJ Property teams to proactively understand issues across the portfolio and facilitate improvements Understand the priorities of stakeholders and how they fit into plans and activities Consider whether Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and compensation events are required and advise RPOM accordingly. Monitor to ensure they are being addressed and ensure mitigation plans and risk register are in place and maintained. Manage issues (including requests for additional spend, elective new works and changes to scope or specification) to resolution and escalate to RPOMs where necessary Follow the schedule of visits for each asset (to be agreed with RPOM) to discuss performance, issues and update on work orders Engage with the PS supply chain and other MoJ Property teams to ensure legislative and statutory compliance through Health and Safety, business resilience and the provision of fit for purpose accommodation to meet customer needs Ensure that you follow fire risk assessment procedures Ensure that actions relating to inspections and audits are delivered through the contract. Work with the technical team, MI and reporting procedures to enable audit, assurance and validation of service delivery including taking accountability for carrying out site audits to departmentally agreed frequency and managing actions that arise from these to ensure statutory, mandatory and contractual compliance Where it applies, manage the transition to the delivery of services to new contracts and operating models. Identify the requirement for project works, including contributing to business cases, bids and the procurement process. Oversee the delivery of works projects on sites within your portfolio. Ensure that waste management/recycling, energy management and biodiversity sustainability strategies are in place and adhered to by contractors. Liaise with MoJ Property on the planning and delivery of new builds, refurbishments and change of use across the sites, adhering to statutory planning and legislation. Customer Management: Act as the client's first point of contact. Report MI data on contract performance. Engage through site visits, regular communication and running or attending client engagement meetings as appropriate Understand the wider strategic needs and priorities of clients and how they are incorporated into plans and activities Manage supplier issues and complaints to resolution, escalating to RPOMs where necessary Encourage, recognise and share innovative ideas and improvements from customers and other stakeholders Where required, work with the supplier to contribute to the preparation of site contingency and emergency plans and ensure implementation. Support operational emergencies by providing technical management assistance and support. . click apply for full job details
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust enjoys a unique relationship, not just with its patients, but with its staff and the local community; a relationship based on trust and support. This is demonstrated through the 600 local volunteers who give their time alongside the trust's own 2,600 colleagues and underpinned by its pledge to be caring, safe, responsible, and to value its people. The 520-bed hospital serves approximately 320,000 people in both Kingston and the surrounding areas of Richmond, Roehampton, Putney, East Elmbridge and other parts of South West London and Surrey. Job Summary: The Associate HR Business Partner assumes a pivotal operational/strategic role within the Workforce Team, dedicated to advocating for a customer-centric HR service. Their primary focus lies in supporting service lines within a clinical/corporate division, ensuring the delivery of top-notch service to patients, in alignment with the Trust's vision, purpose, priorities, and objectives. A significant aspect of this role involves spearheading a targeted project involving the disaggregation of services in the Hounslow Borough. Supporting the TUPE consultation process is expected to constitute a major portion of the assignment, although the post holder will also handle various ad hoc tasks as delegated. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Workforce (Operations) and functioning as an integral member of the Workforce division, the Associate HRBP is tasked with providing high-quality strategic and operational workforce support. This encompasses ensuring best practices in people management within their designated areas of responsibility and throughout the broader workforce function. Key Responsibilities: Relationship Management - Foster strong human resources relationships with divisions/corporate areas to influence, challenge, and support service delivery and people strategies, while monitoring their success. - Collaborate with Directors and senior management teams to identify workforce issues for medical and non-medical teams and develop appropriate business-focused HR interventions that enhance people capability in alignment with Trust objectives. Improving Leadership Capability - Identify and coach current and future Trust managers, with support from the Learning & Development team. - Support divisional plans to enhance people management skills through coaching conversations. - Identify measures to improve management capability and service delivery. - Develop and deliver bite-size training interventions in HR-related matters to existing and aspiring line managers. - Utilize workforce intelligence to identify people management requirements within the division, establishing credibility as a strategic HR advisor. Workforce Performance and Productivity - Collaborate with managers to review individual, team, and divisional performance and productivity. - Support the development of plans to improve performance and productivity to achieve patient service, operational, quality, and financial targets. - Engage HR colleagues to provide operational support for plan implementation. Workforce Planning and Recruitment - Assist the division in timely workforce planning, ensuring appropriate and rapid recruitment. - Develop, recommend, and support the implementation of HR interventions to address HR issues within the service area. Workforce Metrics - Utilize workforce, financial, and business intelligence metrics to inform decision-making and identify divisional issues. - Regularly monitor and analyse workforce KPIs to support divisions with remedial action. - Collaborate with managers to develop plans to address concerns and manage risks, ensuring the achievement of HR performance targets. - Ensure vacancy rates and other KPIs within the division maintain safe patient care levels. - Analyse results of the annual staff survey, collaborating with the management team to set priorities and develop action plans to enhance staff experience. Succession Planning - Support the implementation of succession planning within the division. - Collaborate with the Learning and Development team to provide support for managers' skills development in the workplace. Project and Change Management - Lead HR initiatives and change activities to ensure delivery in accordance with agreed requirements, effectively coordinating resources. - Ensure people factors are considered in divisional change programs. - Assist in overall delivery of change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and timely implementation of projects. - Engage with Trust Partnership Forum and HR colleagues to plan and support the delivery of change programs. - Advise and support the service area in service development and modernization, adhering to best practices and Trust policies. - Undertake specific projects to support delivery of workforce and business strategy. Employee Relations - Ensure managers effectively handle employee relations issues, collaborating with the ER team to provide appropriate advice and assistance. - Support managers in identifying training and development needs, and in the application of HR policies and practices to minimize risk and financial exposure. - Develop HR policies promoting appropriate behaviour and fostering a positive, inclusive working experience. Directorate Development - Support the development of the Workforce Team and explore innovative ways of delivering high-quality HR support to service lines and clinical divisions. - Contribute to the effective running of the Workforce Directorate by attending departmental/team meetings and contributing to the development of departmental objectives and achievements. - Undertake project work as specified by the Associate Director of Workforce (Operations) and Deputy or Chief People Officer. Research and Development - Participate in the development, implementation, and improvement of the job evaluation process, providing guidance to managers in line with national guidance. Requirements: Qualifications: - Hold a master's degree or possess equivalent professional qualifications. - Demonstrate ongoing commitment to personal development. - Possess specialized knowledge across various HR domains. Experience: - Demonstrated track record of management/senior-level generalist HR management. - Provide tangible evidence of diagnosing, developing, and delivering effective HR interventions across diverse situations. - Experienced in performance management, team dynamics, and development. - Worked autonomously, resolving day-to-day HR operational issues and offering guidance. - Developed and delivered training programs. - Demonstrated operational and some strategic HR achievements across a broad scope. - Proven ability to excel in complex, high-performance environments. - Some experience in restructuring and change management. - Experienced in crafting complex business cases and policies and implementing them across organizations. Skills & Knowledge: - Excellent interpersonal skills facilitating positive relationships with various managers. - Willingness to take initiative within a team context to drive improved practices. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate, gain confidence, and influence staff at all levels. - Proficient in prioritization and meeting deadlines. - Ability to produce insightful analysis of complex information. - Capacity to inspire and build rapport with others. - High motivation and ability to overcome obstacles at all levels. - Able to manage workload independently with regular supervision. - Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on a range of issues to meet agreed deadlines. - Aptitude for constructive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve success through partnership. - Ability to deliver objectives within agreed timeframes. - Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, effectively conveying information to diverse audiences. - Able to provide examples of demonstrating the Trust's Values and Behaviours. Personal Attributes/Qualities: - Ability to perform under pressure. - Diplomatic demeanour with keen attention to detail. - Focus on patient-centric approach. - Innovative and positive outlook. - Enthusiastic and action-oriented. - Commitment to health improvement values and principles. - Decisive, professional, assertive, self-motivated, intuitive, pragmatic, and thoughtful. - Ability to impact and influence senior stakeholders. - Emotional resilience. - Integrity. - Commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust enjoys a unique relationship, not just with its patients, but with its staff and the local community; a relationship based on trust and support. This is demonstrated through the 600 local volunteers who give their time alongside the trust's own 2,600 colleagues and underpinned by its pledge to be caring, safe, responsible, and to value its people. The 520-bed hospital serves approximately 320,000 people in both Kingston and the surrounding areas of Richmond, Roehampton, Putney, East Elmbridge and other parts of South West London and Surrey. Job Summary: The Associate HR Business Partner assumes a pivotal operational/strategic role within the Workforce Team, dedicated to advocating for a customer-centric HR service. Their primary focus lies in supporting service lines within a clinical/corporate division, ensuring the delivery of top-notch service to patients, in alignment with the Trust's vision, purpose, priorities, and objectives. A significant aspect of this role involves spearheading a targeted project involving the disaggregation of services in the Hounslow Borough. Supporting the TUPE consultation process is expected to constitute a major portion of the assignment, although the post holder will also handle various ad hoc tasks as delegated. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Workforce (Operations) and functioning as an integral member of the Workforce division, the Associate HRBP is tasked with providing high-quality strategic and operational workforce support. This encompasses ensuring best practices in people management within their designated areas of responsibility and throughout the broader workforce function. Key Responsibilities: Relationship Management - Foster strong human resources relationships with divisions/corporate areas to influence, challenge, and support service delivery and people strategies, while monitoring their success. - Collaborate with Directors and senior management teams to identify workforce issues for medical and non-medical teams and develop appropriate business-focused HR interventions that enhance people capability in alignment with Trust objectives. Improving Leadership Capability - Identify and coach current and future Trust managers, with support from the Learning & Development team. - Support divisional plans to enhance people management skills through coaching conversations. - Identify measures to improve management capability and service delivery. - Develop and deliver bite-size training interventions in HR-related matters to existing and aspiring line managers. - Utilize workforce intelligence to identify people management requirements within the division, establishing credibility as a strategic HR advisor. Workforce Performance and Productivity - Collaborate with managers to review individual, team, and divisional performance and productivity. - Support the development of plans to improve performance and productivity to achieve patient service, operational, quality, and financial targets. - Engage HR colleagues to provide operational support for plan implementation. Workforce Planning and Recruitment - Assist the division in timely workforce planning, ensuring appropriate and rapid recruitment. - Develop, recommend, and support the implementation of HR interventions to address HR issues within the service area. Workforce Metrics - Utilize workforce, financial, and business intelligence metrics to inform decision-making and identify divisional issues. - Regularly monitor and analyse workforce KPIs to support divisions with remedial action. - Collaborate with managers to develop plans to address concerns and manage risks, ensuring the achievement of HR performance targets. - Ensure vacancy rates and other KPIs within the division maintain safe patient care levels. - Analyse results of the annual staff survey, collaborating with the management team to set priorities and develop action plans to enhance staff experience. Succession Planning - Support the implementation of succession planning within the division. - Collaborate with the Learning and Development team to provide support for managers' skills development in the workplace. Project and Change Management - Lead HR initiatives and change activities to ensure delivery in accordance with agreed requirements, effectively coordinating resources. - Ensure people factors are considered in divisional change programs. - Assist in overall delivery of change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and timely implementation of projects. - Engage with Trust Partnership Forum and HR colleagues to plan and support the delivery of change programs. - Advise and support the service area in service development and modernization, adhering to best practices and Trust policies. - Undertake specific projects to support delivery of workforce and business strategy. Employee Relations - Ensure managers effectively handle employee relations issues, collaborating with the ER team to provide appropriate advice and assistance. - Support managers in identifying training and development needs, and in the application of HR policies and practices to minimize risk and financial exposure. - Develop HR policies promoting appropriate behaviour and fostering a positive, inclusive working experience. Directorate Development - Support the development of the Workforce Team and explore innovative ways of delivering high-quality HR support to service lines and clinical divisions. - Contribute to the effective running of the Workforce Directorate by attending departmental/team meetings and contributing to the development of departmental objectives and achievements. - Undertake project work as specified by the Associate Director of Workforce (Operations) and Deputy or Chief People Officer. Research and Development - Participate in the development, implementation, and improvement of the job evaluation process, providing guidance to managers in line with national guidance. Requirements: Qualifications: - Hold a master's degree or possess equivalent professional qualifications. - Demonstrate ongoing commitment to personal development. - Possess specialized knowledge across various HR domains. Experience: - Demonstrated track record of management/senior-level generalist HR management. - Provide tangible evidence of diagnosing, developing, and delivering effective HR interventions across diverse situations. - Experienced in performance management, team dynamics, and development. - Worked autonomously, resolving day-to-day HR operational issues and offering guidance. - Developed and delivered training programs. - Demonstrated operational and some strategic HR achievements across a broad scope. - Proven ability to excel in complex, high-performance environments. - Some experience in restructuring and change management. - Experienced in crafting complex business cases and policies and implementing them across organizations. Skills & Knowledge: - Excellent interpersonal skills facilitating positive relationships with various managers. - Willingness to take initiative within a team context to drive improved practices. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate, gain confidence, and influence staff at all levels. - Proficient in prioritization and meeting deadlines. - Ability to produce insightful analysis of complex information. - Capacity to inspire and build rapport with others. - High motivation and ability to overcome obstacles at all levels. - Able to manage workload independently with regular supervision. - Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on a range of issues to meet agreed deadlines. - Aptitude for constructive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve success through partnership. - Ability to deliver objectives within agreed timeframes. - Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, effectively conveying information to diverse audiences. - Able to provide examples of demonstrating the Trust's Values and Behaviours. Personal Attributes/Qualities: - Ability to perform under pressure. - Diplomatic demeanour with keen attention to detail. - Focus on patient-centric approach. - Innovative and positive outlook. - Enthusiastic and action-oriented. - Commitment to health improvement values and principles. - Decisive, professional, assertive, self-motivated, intuitive, pragmatic, and thoughtful. - Ability to impact and influence senior stakeholders. - Emotional resilience. - Integrity. - Commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity.
Jackson Hogg is seeking a Senior HSE Specialist to join a successful manufacturing team permanently in the Newcastle area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to further their career in a dynamic environment. The Senior HSE Specialist will report directly into the HSE Director and support the wider HSE team, acting as a deputy in the HSE Directors absence. HSE Specialist Responsibilities Provide HSE leadership and support to the various operational functions across site to ensure safe and compliant operation. Support and maintain key site hazard identification and risk management programs, eg risk assessment, manual handling, COSHH, Permit to Work, Loss prevention, HAZOP as well as site registers. Support the site HSE management and organisation by acting as a subject matter expert on allocated HSE programmes and providing coaching to site personnel. Project manage site HSE projects and initiatives. Provide expert guidance and surveillance to engineering or site capital projects regarding HSE compliance, standards and management of change. Support the emergency management organisation and arrangements for the site. Conduct HSE training / coaching activities as required. Investigate HSE incidents to establish root cause, appropriate corrective/preventative action. Compile and perform trend analysis of incident information. Support delivery of the site HSE inspection, monitoring and audit programmes. Senior HSE Specialist Requirements: Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent experience. HSErelated certification such as NEBOSH Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management. Knowledge of ISO standards eg. ISO14001 and ISO45001 Membership in Professional Institute eg. IOSH, IEMA, IRM (Tech, Grad or Full Member) is preferred but not essential. Relevant technical and operational knowledge. Good communication skills, excellent team leadership capabilities and the ability to influence
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Jackson Hogg is seeking a Senior HSE Specialist to join a successful manufacturing team permanently in the Newcastle area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to further their career in a dynamic environment. The Senior HSE Specialist will report directly into the HSE Director and support the wider HSE team, acting as a deputy in the HSE Directors absence. HSE Specialist Responsibilities Provide HSE leadership and support to the various operational functions across site to ensure safe and compliant operation. Support and maintain key site hazard identification and risk management programs, eg risk assessment, manual handling, COSHH, Permit to Work, Loss prevention, HAZOP as well as site registers. Support the site HSE management and organisation by acting as a subject matter expert on allocated HSE programmes and providing coaching to site personnel. Project manage site HSE projects and initiatives. Provide expert guidance and surveillance to engineering or site capital projects regarding HSE compliance, standards and management of change. Support the emergency management organisation and arrangements for the site. Conduct HSE training / coaching activities as required. Investigate HSE incidents to establish root cause, appropriate corrective/preventative action. Compile and perform trend analysis of incident information. Support delivery of the site HSE inspection, monitoring and audit programmes. Senior HSE Specialist Requirements: Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent experience. HSErelated certification such as NEBOSH Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management. Knowledge of ISO standards eg. ISO14001 and ISO45001 Membership in Professional Institute eg. IOSH, IEMA, IRM (Tech, Grad or Full Member) is preferred but not essential. Relevant technical and operational knowledge. Good communication skills, excellent team leadership capabilities and the ability to influence
Metropolitan Thames Valley
Beeston, Nottinghamshire
The role: Internally, this role is known as a People Advisor. This role is based at Beeston, Nottingham. Full-time fixed-term role from June 2024 - April 2025. Salary: £32,521 - £34,233 Our People Advisors work alongside Directors, Heads of Service, and Managers to provide proactive HR support and guidance on a range of people management and workforce issues, enabling leaders to improve business performance through their people. This spans an array of HR disciplines, including the planning of resourcing activity, change management, employee engagement and wellbeing, employee relations management, organisational and job design, leadership and talent development, and colleague capability and skills. People Advisors work directly, with and through other HR colleagues, to get things done and deliver results for our managers. Through this, they strengthen MTVH's culture, embed our values into how we deliver services, and create the right environment for improved organisational performance. While all People Advisors work across teams to help colleagues and provide support where it's needed, they are also assigned to lead work with particular directorates, acting as their first point of contact for most operational HR issues. What you'll need to succeed: With prior experience in delivering great customer service in a HR environment, you will have great relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. You will also have a curious, analytical, and pragmatic approach, and be able to identify the opportunities and risks in various courses of action. To support this, you will have a sound knowledge of current UK employment legislation and HR best practices and will have experience in coaching and influencing others to achieve results. Interviews are expected to commence on the 15th of April. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £32,521.00-£34,233.00 per year Benefits: Bereavement leave Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Gym membership Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home Work Location: In person
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
The role: Internally, this role is known as a People Advisor. This role is based at Beeston, Nottingham. Full-time fixed-term role from June 2024 - April 2025. Salary: £32,521 - £34,233 Our People Advisors work alongside Directors, Heads of Service, and Managers to provide proactive HR support and guidance on a range of people management and workforce issues, enabling leaders to improve business performance through their people. This spans an array of HR disciplines, including the planning of resourcing activity, change management, employee engagement and wellbeing, employee relations management, organisational and job design, leadership and talent development, and colleague capability and skills. People Advisors work directly, with and through other HR colleagues, to get things done and deliver results for our managers. Through this, they strengthen MTVH's culture, embed our values into how we deliver services, and create the right environment for improved organisational performance. While all People Advisors work across teams to help colleagues and provide support where it's needed, they are also assigned to lead work with particular directorates, acting as their first point of contact for most operational HR issues. What you'll need to succeed: With prior experience in delivering great customer service in a HR environment, you will have great relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. You will also have a curious, analytical, and pragmatic approach, and be able to identify the opportunities and risks in various courses of action. To support this, you will have a sound knowledge of current UK employment legislation and HR best practices and will have experience in coaching and influencing others to achieve results. Interviews are expected to commence on the 15th of April. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £32,521.00-£34,233.00 per year Benefits: Bereavement leave Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Gym membership Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home Work Location: In person
We are seeking a Project Coordinator Electronic Security Installations Your responsibilities include working closely with all Project Managers and the Operations Manager, to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes, and budgets for projects. You will perform various coordinating tasks, like schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, like maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries. To succeed in this role, you should have a positive attitude, excellent time management and communication skills, as you ll collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver results on deadlines. Ultimately, the Project Coordinator s duties are to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards, while always maintaining a high level of detail and supporting the business and its future growth. Key responsibilities: Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information. Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes. Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives. Responsible for Calendar management and engineer scheduling for Operational staff. Make sure that clients needs are met as projects evolve. Support the project managers and operations director with all administrative tasks. Help prepare budgets alongside project management team. Analyse risks and opportunities. Oversee project procurement management. Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise. Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants. Work with the Project Manager to eliminate blockers. Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports. Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests. Procurement liaising with suppliers and staff internally to ensure products are ordered from the best source. Administration support assist with administrative tasks as and when required by the business by various departments/directors. Ensure all invoicing is completed in a timely fashion. Training and onboarding assist with onboarding new team members, ensuring a smooth integration into the company culture and processes. Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve any issues and returns. Ad-hoc and cross-functional support assistance as and when required by directors, other departments, and teams, as the need arises for support to the business in general. What s in it for you? Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Opportunities for career growth and development. Other benefits. Dynamic and collaborative work environment. If you have the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply by sending your resume.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
We are seeking a Project Coordinator Electronic Security Installations Your responsibilities include working closely with all Project Managers and the Operations Manager, to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes, and budgets for projects. You will perform various coordinating tasks, like schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, like maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries. To succeed in this role, you should have a positive attitude, excellent time management and communication skills, as you ll collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver results on deadlines. Ultimately, the Project Coordinator s duties are to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards, while always maintaining a high level of detail and supporting the business and its future growth. Key responsibilities: Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information. Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes. Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives. Responsible for Calendar management and engineer scheduling for Operational staff. Make sure that clients needs are met as projects evolve. Support the project managers and operations director with all administrative tasks. Help prepare budgets alongside project management team. Analyse risks and opportunities. Oversee project procurement management. Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise. Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants. Work with the Project Manager to eliminate blockers. Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports. Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests. Procurement liaising with suppliers and staff internally to ensure products are ordered from the best source. Administration support assist with administrative tasks as and when required by the business by various departments/directors. Ensure all invoicing is completed in a timely fashion. Training and onboarding assist with onboarding new team members, ensuring a smooth integration into the company culture and processes. Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve any issues and returns. Ad-hoc and cross-functional support assistance as and when required by directors, other departments, and teams, as the need arises for support to the business in general. What s in it for you? Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Opportunities for career growth and development. Other benefits. Dynamic and collaborative work environment. If you have the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply by sending your resume.
UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd
Crawley, Sussex
Property & Consents Business Support Reference Number - 78724 This Property & Consents Business Support position will report to the Consent Manager and will work within the Asset Management directorate based in our Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 29,674.00 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote Close Date: 02/04/2024 We also provide the following additional benefits Annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Job Purpose: The role of the Business Support Assistant (BSA) within the Property & Consents (P&C) Department exists to manage customer enquiries, draft and issue Wayleave Agreement for existing electrical apparatus and undertakes the administrative duties associated with the ongoing management of P&C consent records and associated payments and provide support to P&C Managers and Surveyors, Principal Accountabilities: 1. Liaise with internal and external landowners (Customers) to resolve queries over easements, payments, changes of address etc, within agreed service level targets. 2. Provide and issue landowners (Customers) with new or replacement termed or annual wayleave agreements for existing electrical equipment on their property. 3. Provide landowner (Customers) with copy Wayleave Agreements or Legal documents, within agreed service level targets. 4. The Management and issue of rental and Wayleave payments to plan 5. Provide the administrative/technical support to UK Power Network's Property Surveyor for the disposal and/or subletting of operational property. 6. Provide the administrative/technical support to digitise UK Power Networks consent records, extract key consent information from documents and tie to existing Engineering, Geographical, Customer and Payment records. 7. Follow a GIS based process that would enable a Land Registry Overlay to be incorporated onto UK Power Networks existing mapping system; 8. Be proficient in the interpretation of consent documentation and be accurate in the input of new consent records into a Property/Payment Management Systems and Document Management System; 9. Provide appropriate administration support to all P&C Managers/Surveyors; 10. Manage purchase request and payment to suppliers, within SAP, so that the level of parked and blocked invoices is zero. 11. Be professional when dealing with internal and external customers on all communication medias and manage customer enquiries efficiently and to target. 12. Active participation in Individual Performance Review sessions with your Line Manager. 13. Attendance at team days and monthly Face2Face briefings. 14. Active participation in the team Safety, Health and Environment Action Plan. 15. Undertake a 'Storm Role' during a System Emergency Qualifications: Excellent customer orientation and will provide excellent customer service in dealing with customers and grantors in the resolution of queries and complaints Use a variety of systems, including Microsoft Office and SAP; Awareness of the section's business, environmental, safety, financial and regulatory obligations and a working knowledge of the legal aspects of operational property and wayleaves management is required To build relationships with partners in the electricity utility industry, including government, environmental, statutory authorities and business departments and agenciesAbility to work co-operatively with others to achieve shared goals Nature and Scope: The consents function within the company reports to the Director of Asset Management. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. If in doubt ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Property & Consents Business Support Reference Number - 78724 This Property & Consents Business Support position will report to the Consent Manager and will work within the Asset Management directorate based in our Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 29,674.00 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote Close Date: 02/04/2024 We also provide the following additional benefits Annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Job Purpose: The role of the Business Support Assistant (BSA) within the Property & Consents (P&C) Department exists to manage customer enquiries, draft and issue Wayleave Agreement for existing electrical apparatus and undertakes the administrative duties associated with the ongoing management of P&C consent records and associated payments and provide support to P&C Managers and Surveyors, Principal Accountabilities: 1. Liaise with internal and external landowners (Customers) to resolve queries over easements, payments, changes of address etc, within agreed service level targets. 2. Provide and issue landowners (Customers) with new or replacement termed or annual wayleave agreements for existing electrical equipment on their property. 3. Provide landowner (Customers) with copy Wayleave Agreements or Legal documents, within agreed service level targets. 4. The Management and issue of rental and Wayleave payments to plan 5. Provide the administrative/technical support to UK Power Network's Property Surveyor for the disposal and/or subletting of operational property. 6. Provide the administrative/technical support to digitise UK Power Networks consent records, extract key consent information from documents and tie to existing Engineering, Geographical, Customer and Payment records. 7. Follow a GIS based process that would enable a Land Registry Overlay to be incorporated onto UK Power Networks existing mapping system; 8. Be proficient in the interpretation of consent documentation and be accurate in the input of new consent records into a Property/Payment Management Systems and Document Management System; 9. Provide appropriate administration support to all P&C Managers/Surveyors; 10. Manage purchase request and payment to suppliers, within SAP, so that the level of parked and blocked invoices is zero. 11. Be professional when dealing with internal and external customers on all communication medias and manage customer enquiries efficiently and to target. 12. Active participation in Individual Performance Review sessions with your Line Manager. 13. Attendance at team days and monthly Face2Face briefings. 14. Active participation in the team Safety, Health and Environment Action Plan. 15. Undertake a 'Storm Role' during a System Emergency Qualifications: Excellent customer orientation and will provide excellent customer service in dealing with customers and grantors in the resolution of queries and complaints Use a variety of systems, including Microsoft Office and SAP; Awareness of the section's business, environmental, safety, financial and regulatory obligations and a working knowledge of the legal aspects of operational property and wayleaves management is required To build relationships with partners in the electricity utility industry, including government, environmental, statutory authorities and business departments and agenciesAbility to work co-operatively with others to achieve shared goals Nature and Scope: The consents function within the company reports to the Director of Asset Management. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. If in doubt ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
National Location £25,976- £30,264 Outer London Location £27,722 £32,505 Inner London Location £29,737 £34,453 The UK Health Security Agency spends billions of pounds of taxpayers' money on health programmes that keep the public safe by developing the UK's resilience to the risk of health hazards, whether they be biological, chemical or environmental. Its budget is spent through commercial contracts managed by UKHSA's Commercial Directorate, covering laboratories, laboratory equipment, testing for Covid and other diseases, non-Covid vaccine programmes, logistics and infrastructure, among other areas. Our commercial expertise is critical not just to the operational delivery of UKHSA's mission, but its overarching strategy and reputation. This role sits within UKHSA's award winning Commercial Directorate, which played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Truly dynamic, our teams operate at significant pace in a commercially complex environment to procure a diverse range of goods and services in a highly competitive global market. The UKHSA Investment and Approvals Boards support adequate scrutiny and approval of business cases and commercial proposals to ensure they represent value for money and compliance to relevant Cabinet Office and Arm's Length Body spending rules. We are the Approvals Secretariat working within UKHSA that focuses on compliance with governance for Commercial Business cases that require UKHSA and external approvals. Our small team is passionate about what we do. Location The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on individual requirements and business needs. Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available. For more information, please click apply now.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
National Location £25,976- £30,264 Outer London Location £27,722 £32,505 Inner London Location £29,737 £34,453 The UK Health Security Agency spends billions of pounds of taxpayers' money on health programmes that keep the public safe by developing the UK's resilience to the risk of health hazards, whether they be biological, chemical or environmental. Its budget is spent through commercial contracts managed by UKHSA's Commercial Directorate, covering laboratories, laboratory equipment, testing for Covid and other diseases, non-Covid vaccine programmes, logistics and infrastructure, among other areas. Our commercial expertise is critical not just to the operational delivery of UKHSA's mission, but its overarching strategy and reputation. This role sits within UKHSA's award winning Commercial Directorate, which played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Truly dynamic, our teams operate at significant pace in a commercially complex environment to procure a diverse range of goods and services in a highly competitive global market. The UKHSA Investment and Approvals Boards support adequate scrutiny and approval of business cases and commercial proposals to ensure they represent value for money and compliance to relevant Cabinet Office and Arm's Length Body spending rules. We are the Approvals Secretariat working within UKHSA that focuses on compliance with governance for Commercial Business cases that require UKHSA and external approvals. Our small team is passionate about what we do. Location The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on individual requirements and business needs. Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available. For more information, please click apply now.
Job Title: Managing Director Fire And Smoke Division Salary - Competitive Location: Redhill - RH1 4HW Job Overview: Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding Fire & Smoke Control division as the Managing Director, where your strategic vision and leadership will be the driving force behind our ambitious growth plans. As the Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in steering the company towards new heights, capitalizing on emerging opportunities, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. If you are a seasoned leader with a passion for growth, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our organization. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a forward-thinking business strategy to achieve and exceed ambitious growth targets. Lead the company in identifying new market opportunities and expanding our presence in the passive fire protection sector. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to maintain our competitive edge. Team Empowerment: Build and lead a high-performing team, providing clear direction and inspiring a shared commitment to our growth objectives. Cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, professional development, and employee engagement. Client and Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders. Drive customer satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality passive fire protection solutions and exceptional service. Financial Management: Develop and manage the company's financial strategy, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth. Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and risk management to optimize financial performance. Market Expansion: Identify and evaluate market trends, competitive landscapes, and potential growth areas. Formulate and implement effective market entry and expansion strategies to position the company as a leader in the passive fire protection industry. Operational Excellence: Ensure operational efficiency and excellence in the delivery of passive fire protection solutions. Implement best practices in project management, quality control, and safety standards. Brand Development: Enhance and protect the company's brand by maintaining a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Implement branding and marketing strategies to increase the company's visibility and market share. Qualifications: Proven track record of successful leadership in a similar executive role within the passive fire protection or related industry. Demonstrated ability to drive business growth, implement strategic initiatives, and lead teams to achieve outstanding results. Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and financial performance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams. Visionary mindset with the ability to anticipate market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus. Why Join Us: Ambitious Growth Plans: Be a key player in driving the success of a fast-growing company with exciting expansion plans. Innovative Culture: Work in an environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and embraces new challenges. Leadership Impact: Your leadership will directly contribute to the company's success and shape its future. If you are a visionary leader ready to take on the challenge of leading a high-growth Passive Fire Protection Company, we invite you to apply and be a driving force in our journey towards unparalleled success. Together, let's build a future where excellence and innovation redefine the standards of the industry.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Managing Director Fire And Smoke Division Salary - Competitive Location: Redhill - RH1 4HW Job Overview: Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding Fire & Smoke Control division as the Managing Director, where your strategic vision and leadership will be the driving force behind our ambitious growth plans. As the Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in steering the company towards new heights, capitalizing on emerging opportunities, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. If you are a seasoned leader with a passion for growth, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our organization. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a forward-thinking business strategy to achieve and exceed ambitious growth targets. Lead the company in identifying new market opportunities and expanding our presence in the passive fire protection sector. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to maintain our competitive edge. Team Empowerment: Build and lead a high-performing team, providing clear direction and inspiring a shared commitment to our growth objectives. Cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, professional development, and employee engagement. Client and Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders. Drive customer satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality passive fire protection solutions and exceptional service. Financial Management: Develop and manage the company's financial strategy, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth. Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and risk management to optimize financial performance. Market Expansion: Identify and evaluate market trends, competitive landscapes, and potential growth areas. Formulate and implement effective market entry and expansion strategies to position the company as a leader in the passive fire protection industry. Operational Excellence: Ensure operational efficiency and excellence in the delivery of passive fire protection solutions. Implement best practices in project management, quality control, and safety standards. Brand Development: Enhance and protect the company's brand by maintaining a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Implement branding and marketing strategies to increase the company's visibility and market share. Qualifications: Proven track record of successful leadership in a similar executive role within the passive fire protection or related industry. Demonstrated ability to drive business growth, implement strategic initiatives, and lead teams to achieve outstanding results. Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and financial performance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams. Visionary mindset with the ability to anticipate market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus. Why Join Us: Ambitious Growth Plans: Be a key player in driving the success of a fast-growing company with exciting expansion plans. Innovative Culture: Work in an environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and embraces new challenges. Leadership Impact: Your leadership will directly contribute to the company's success and shape its future. If you are a visionary leader ready to take on the challenge of leading a high-growth Passive Fire Protection Company, we invite you to apply and be a driving force in our journey towards unparalleled success. Together, let's build a future where excellence and innovation redefine the standards of the industry.
Are you an experienced leader who shares our passion to make a difference? We are looking for an Executive Director (Operations & Finance) to join our Executive Management Team and support the delivery of our strategic vision. The NHC is a not-for-profit membership organisation which brings together housing in the North to develop insight, influence and solutions for our members, helping them to meet the net zero challenge, and put housing at the heart of a rebalanced country. Through our Consortium Procurement offer, we support members nationally and across the public sector with compliant procurement solutions. You'll support the Chief Executive and, as part of a small executive team, lead our corporate services covering Finance, IT, HR, Governance, Risk, and Office Management. Your role will help to ensure we remain a strong, well-run business as we continue to grow to support our members' needs. You'll provide sound financial and operational planning, leading the Corporate Services team to provide our wider staff body with the resources and support they need to deliver unrivalled solutions and services to our members. You'll support our managers to develop financial awareness and acumen, and will also oversee the corporate support service we provide externally. It's never dull at NHC, and you will be working on a variety of internal and external projects to help drive the organisation forward and ensure our operations are agile, lean, progressive and relevant. Our commercial offer continues to grow in size and scope, and you'll work closely with the Consortium Procurement team to help them achieve their strategic vision. You will contribute directly to making a difference to our members' tenants through oversight of our Unlocking Success bursary scheme. As Company Secretary, you will be a key link to our non-executive Board of Management, and particularly to our Audit & Risk Committee. Your contribution will be central to building an organisation we are all proud to be part of, always ensuring the wellbeing of our people is at the heart of the way we operate. The NHC is a small team, but we make a difference. We aim to offer a rewarding, supportive place to work where we invest in people, and they can be themselves and fulfill their potential. We have a modern effective working environment - a contemporary hub office in Sunderland City Centre is available, and you can choose to work in the hub as and when you want, or you can work from home. We'll expect you to travel to Sunderland regularly to collaborate with colleagues face-to-face but we were an agile organisation before the pandemic, and we continue to use technology to ensure work is something you do, not somewhere you go. If you like the sound of our organisation, share our values, are a team-player, and have the ability to switch between high level strategic work and rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in when its needed, this could be just the role for you! If so, then please send your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates how you meet the requirements to by 9am Monday 15th April 2024 . For an initial informal discussion, please get in touch with Catherine Wilmot via or on . Panel interviews will take place on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at our Hope Street Xchange office in Sunderland. If selected for interview, you will be asked to prepare a short presentation to bring on the day and attend an informal lunch where you will have a chance to meet the team and ask any further questions.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced leader who shares our passion to make a difference? We are looking for an Executive Director (Operations & Finance) to join our Executive Management Team and support the delivery of our strategic vision. The NHC is a not-for-profit membership organisation which brings together housing in the North to develop insight, influence and solutions for our members, helping them to meet the net zero challenge, and put housing at the heart of a rebalanced country. Through our Consortium Procurement offer, we support members nationally and across the public sector with compliant procurement solutions. You'll support the Chief Executive and, as part of a small executive team, lead our corporate services covering Finance, IT, HR, Governance, Risk, and Office Management. Your role will help to ensure we remain a strong, well-run business as we continue to grow to support our members' needs. You'll provide sound financial and operational planning, leading the Corporate Services team to provide our wider staff body with the resources and support they need to deliver unrivalled solutions and services to our members. You'll support our managers to develop financial awareness and acumen, and will also oversee the corporate support service we provide externally. It's never dull at NHC, and you will be working on a variety of internal and external projects to help drive the organisation forward and ensure our operations are agile, lean, progressive and relevant. Our commercial offer continues to grow in size and scope, and you'll work closely with the Consortium Procurement team to help them achieve their strategic vision. You will contribute directly to making a difference to our members' tenants through oversight of our Unlocking Success bursary scheme. As Company Secretary, you will be a key link to our non-executive Board of Management, and particularly to our Audit & Risk Committee. Your contribution will be central to building an organisation we are all proud to be part of, always ensuring the wellbeing of our people is at the heart of the way we operate. The NHC is a small team, but we make a difference. We aim to offer a rewarding, supportive place to work where we invest in people, and they can be themselves and fulfill their potential. We have a modern effective working environment - a contemporary hub office in Sunderland City Centre is available, and you can choose to work in the hub as and when you want, or you can work from home. We'll expect you to travel to Sunderland regularly to collaborate with colleagues face-to-face but we were an agile organisation before the pandemic, and we continue to use technology to ensure work is something you do, not somewhere you go. If you like the sound of our organisation, share our values, are a team-player, and have the ability to switch between high level strategic work and rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in when its needed, this could be just the role for you! If so, then please send your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates how you meet the requirements to by 9am Monday 15th April 2024 . For an initial informal discussion, please get in touch with Catherine Wilmot via or on . Panel interviews will take place on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at our Hope Street Xchange office in Sunderland. If selected for interview, you will be asked to prepare a short presentation to bring on the day and attend an informal lunch where you will have a chance to meet the team and ask any further questions.
Our client is a specialist scaffolding contractor who have an excellent reputation across the South East and overseas. A Health and safety manager position has become available within their business. This job is a key role and excellent opportunity for an experienced HSEQ Manager to join a fast paced, friendly scaffolding Key responsibilities: - Promote and implement positive health and safety behaviour change within the business. - Provide support and technical advice and coaching to all Managers, Supervisors and Operatives to enable them to undertake their roles and responsibilities for health, safety and the environment. - Work with managers to audit and assess their current health and safety standards, recognising gaps and areas for improvement. - Take action whenever you witness any works that in your opinion, pose an uncontrolled risk. - Engage with management to ensure compliance with current and incoming legislation, providing corrective advice where necessary. - Identify and implement opportunities to improve health and safety across the businesses. - Participate in (and improve where necessary) audit and inspection processes, documenting all accidents, risk assessments and other statutory records. - Instigate, co-ordinate and administer incident investigations and lessons learned process, as required. Manage the overall incident management process and report findings to the Directorate, and where necessary, the HSE. - Conduct annual review of all the policies and procedures within the IMS ensuring that they reflect the needs of the business. - Establish effective business relationships and work closely with the Operational and Senior Management teams. - Assist in implementation health and safety policies, procedures and systems in accordance with legislation, industry safety guidelines and the IMS policy. - Conduct random reviews on method statements to ensure compliance with company expectations, the IMS policy and current legislation. - Act as company representative at designated external meetings relating to health and safety. - Assist with the initial health and safety inductions for new starters. - Maintain a reference library for appropriate legislation and technical standards / advances. - Production and review of accident frequency rates (AFR). - Maintain procedures for monitoring etc. and review against benchmarking. - Manage relationships outside of the group, e.g. Local Authorities, Contractors, Consultants, Fire Authority & HSE. - Comply with professional bodies (IOSH, IIRSM) Codes of Conduct. - To take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks within the employee's skills and abilities. Person specification; The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate the following criteria: Essential Tech IOSH qualification Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Holds a current CITB Scaffolders card (Basic or Advanced). Previous experience of managing a team. Able to communicate at all levels within the businesses. • Able to encourage and coach individuals. • Numerate: able to both produce and analyse statistical information. • Ability to draft accurate and complex reports, policies, procedures Strong IT skills (including Email, Word and Excel) Driving licence (with no more than 6 points) • Good standard of personal presentation. • Familiarity with NASC Technical Guidance. Desirable Holds a current CITB Scaffolders card (Basic or Advanced). Previous experience of managing a team. Familiarity with NASC Technical Guidance
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Our client is a specialist scaffolding contractor who have an excellent reputation across the South East and overseas. A Health and safety manager position has become available within their business. This job is a key role and excellent opportunity for an experienced HSEQ Manager to join a fast paced, friendly scaffolding Key responsibilities: - Promote and implement positive health and safety behaviour change within the business. - Provide support and technical advice and coaching to all Managers, Supervisors and Operatives to enable them to undertake their roles and responsibilities for health, safety and the environment. - Work with managers to audit and assess their current health and safety standards, recognising gaps and areas for improvement. - Take action whenever you witness any works that in your opinion, pose an uncontrolled risk. - Engage with management to ensure compliance with current and incoming legislation, providing corrective advice where necessary. - Identify and implement opportunities to improve health and safety across the businesses. - Participate in (and improve where necessary) audit and inspection processes, documenting all accidents, risk assessments and other statutory records. - Instigate, co-ordinate and administer incident investigations and lessons learned process, as required. Manage the overall incident management process and report findings to the Directorate, and where necessary, the HSE. - Conduct annual review of all the policies and procedures within the IMS ensuring that they reflect the needs of the business. - Establish effective business relationships and work closely with the Operational and Senior Management teams. - Assist in implementation health and safety policies, procedures and systems in accordance with legislation, industry safety guidelines and the IMS policy. - Conduct random reviews on method statements to ensure compliance with company expectations, the IMS policy and current legislation. - Act as company representative at designated external meetings relating to health and safety. - Assist with the initial health and safety inductions for new starters. - Maintain a reference library for appropriate legislation and technical standards / advances. - Production and review of accident frequency rates (AFR). - Maintain procedures for monitoring etc. and review against benchmarking. - Manage relationships outside of the group, e.g. Local Authorities, Contractors, Consultants, Fire Authority & HSE. - Comply with professional bodies (IOSH, IIRSM) Codes of Conduct. - To take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks within the employee's skills and abilities. Person specification; The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate the following criteria: Essential Tech IOSH qualification Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Holds a current CITB Scaffolders card (Basic or Advanced). Previous experience of managing a team. Able to communicate at all levels within the businesses. • Able to encourage and coach individuals. • Numerate: able to both produce and analyse statistical information. • Ability to draft accurate and complex reports, policies, procedures Strong IT skills (including Email, Word and Excel) Driving licence (with no more than 6 points) • Good standard of personal presentation. • Familiarity with NASC Technical Guidance. Desirable Holds a current CITB Scaffolders card (Basic or Advanced). Previous experience of managing a team. Familiarity with NASC Technical Guidance
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Settlement Worker Starting Salary: £32,076 Hours of Work: 35 hours a week Duration of Contract: End of March 2025 subject to funding Accountable to: Operations Manager Purpose of Job The Settlement Worker is responsible for supporting service-users accessing the service to secure appropriate accommodation following discharge. The post holder will be responsible for sourcing accommodations with relevant providers, liaising with and developing relationships with other providers, private landlords and teams within the local authority. The Settlement Worker is responsible for promoting viable move to service-users within the service, and where appropriate supporting them to register as homeless in their borough of origin. The role will ensure that discharge planning is integrated into support planning from the outset. The Settlement worker will support service-users with their move-on to their accommodation assisting them to settle to promote tenancy sustainment. The settlement worker will work across multiple sites. The post-holder will be responsible for providing frontline services to women and those from Middle Eastern who are experiencing domestic violence, are at risk of honour killings and forced marriage, female genital mutilation and other forms of gender abuse. This will entail provision of practical and emotional support to ensure that they and their children are able to access services to remain safe. The post-holder will offer information, advice, advocacy, casework, outreach and networking, and will liaise with all appropriate services to make sure that these women's needs are appropriately met. As well as having experience of supporting vulnerable people to achieve independent living, Settlement Worker must have a clear understanding of why people become homeless, and the needs and challenges they face. Duties and Responsibilities: Support service-users with discharge planning immediately upon uptake of the service, ensuring that discharge planning is integrated into the service-user's support plan from the outset Clearly communicate expectations regarding move on and discharge from the service to service-users Work in collaboration with Team Leaders/Service Manager's to identify which service-users are most in need of additional support around ongoing accommodation. Develop and maintain partnerships with other providers, the local authority and private landlords in order to identify and develop move on pathways from the service Support service-users to register as homeless in their borough of origin Support residents with benefit and accommodation issues Develop and maintain an information resource to support operational staff in the settlement of service-users. This will include (but is not limited to) local accommodation based or visiting support providers, private landlord information, housing allowance rates, and estate agency details and rent deposit schemes Support service-users at every stage of the move on process, including providing some aftercare in the form of support with change of address, registration with a GP and assistance with welfare benefits Support the service-users who move new accommodation to claim housing benefit and other as appropriate Responsibility to promote a variety of move on options in a variety of methods to the service users including one to one contact, work shop sessions or drop-ins. Any other tasks set by management to ensure targets are met This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of service. The Role To provide floating support to women who are victims/survivors of gender based violence, including visiting women in their homes and meeting them in the community. To receive initial requests for advice and advocacy, assess users' problems and needs and ensure appropriate responses to their needs. To carry out risk assessments and draw up safety plans for service users, including arranging for safe accommodation/refuge and referrals to specialists agencies (e.g. law centres and solicitors) in accordance to IKWRO's referrals procedure. To liase and network with other agencies and professionals as part of casework duties in order to ensure that their services become available and appropriately meet the needs of IKWRO's users. To refer clients on to other agencies as appropriate for specialist help with issues that fall outside the remit of the service, including legal issues such as injunctions, and representation at immigration appeals. To ensure that service users have access to interpreting services when required, accompany them to official bodies. To provide a flexible support service which is responsive to changing levels of need. To work with colleagues from other partner organisations and the project manager to share knowledge and best practice and ensure consistency across the service. To identify, refer and signpost women to a range of statutory and voluntary agencies as required. To develop and review in collaboration with the service user, Safety Plans, Support Plans and Needs & Risk Assessments. To liaise with landlords to arrange viewings and sign ups to properties. To support women to work with landlords around any tenancy or repairs issues that may arise. To support women with physical and/or mental health difficulties to access appropriate services and maintain their independence. To provide a flexible support service which responds to changing levels of need. To support women to maximise their income and claim relevant benefits, and to access employment, training and education as appropriate. To work with mothers / carers to identify the needs of their children and ensure they are able to access schools, nurseries and other relevant services as required. To support mothers / carers with CSC, CAMHS and/or family courts. To raise awareness of issues relating to VAWG with landlords and other non-specialist partners Accountabilities: To maintain records of contact and support offered using appropriate systems. To ensure all monitoring and performance returns are submitted promptly and are of a high standard. To ensure that the agreed Service Standards are adhered to. To support landlords and other non-specialist partners in developing knowledge and skills around VAWG and DA issues. To ensure that appropriate levels of contact are maintained as per the guidelines issued. To ensure women are aware of the need to move on from the service, and that they are supported to make this transition smoothly. Comply with Safeguarding Procedures, ensuring cases are reported, escalated and recorded appropriately. Other Responsibilities: To support service users' in voicing their concerns both to improve services (including IKWRO's own services) and in raising awareness of policy and decision-makers. To actively contribute to IKWRO's campaigning and awareness raising work by feeding casework experiences to inform these activities and by supporting projects and initiatives by IKWRO such as running conferences and training events for statutory agencies. To adhere to, and to comply with IKWRO's Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues. To attend regular supervision meetings with IKWRO's Operational Manager. To take up training on matters relevant to your work in agreement with your Line Manager. To participate in team's rotas as required (e.g. telephone duties, evening and weekend) To produce reports and monitoring as required by funders. To undertake any other appropriate tasks in pursuance of the aims and objectives of IKWRO, that required by the line manager or the Director. Ability to implement IKWRO's Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and other IKWRO policies Ability to liaise, advocate on behalf of clients, and negotiate at variety of level Attributes Must be a woman, fluent in Middle Eastern languages Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part1applies), preferably Farsi and/or Kurdish, Arabic. Excellent communication skills both in English and Middle Eastern, both spoken and written Direct and demonstrable experience of working with women and girls who are either at risk of, or who have experienced any form of VAWG. Be willing to travel in a PAN London Service Be able to work flexible hours occasionally if required Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience of working with women in the field of violence against women Experience of research and evaluation based on feedback from focus groups Experience of communicating clearly, concisely and discretely with a wide range of people both verbally (telephone, face-to-face, in networks or forums, etc.) and in writing (e.g. briefings, reports, letter writing, email etc.) Administrative and IT skills, including Word and Outlook and sufficient to ensure a good standard of record keeping and monitoring. Knowledge: . click apply for full job details
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Settlement Worker Starting Salary: £32,076 Hours of Work: 35 hours a week Duration of Contract: End of March 2025 subject to funding Accountable to: Operations Manager Purpose of Job The Settlement Worker is responsible for supporting service-users accessing the service to secure appropriate accommodation following discharge. The post holder will be responsible for sourcing accommodations with relevant providers, liaising with and developing relationships with other providers, private landlords and teams within the local authority. The Settlement Worker is responsible for promoting viable move to service-users within the service, and where appropriate supporting them to register as homeless in their borough of origin. The role will ensure that discharge planning is integrated into support planning from the outset. The Settlement worker will support service-users with their move-on to their accommodation assisting them to settle to promote tenancy sustainment. The settlement worker will work across multiple sites. The post-holder will be responsible for providing frontline services to women and those from Middle Eastern who are experiencing domestic violence, are at risk of honour killings and forced marriage, female genital mutilation and other forms of gender abuse. This will entail provision of practical and emotional support to ensure that they and their children are able to access services to remain safe. The post-holder will offer information, advice, advocacy, casework, outreach and networking, and will liaise with all appropriate services to make sure that these women's needs are appropriately met. As well as having experience of supporting vulnerable people to achieve independent living, Settlement Worker must have a clear understanding of why people become homeless, and the needs and challenges they face. Duties and Responsibilities: Support service-users with discharge planning immediately upon uptake of the service, ensuring that discharge planning is integrated into the service-user's support plan from the outset Clearly communicate expectations regarding move on and discharge from the service to service-users Work in collaboration with Team Leaders/Service Manager's to identify which service-users are most in need of additional support around ongoing accommodation. Develop and maintain partnerships with other providers, the local authority and private landlords in order to identify and develop move on pathways from the service Support service-users to register as homeless in their borough of origin Support residents with benefit and accommodation issues Develop and maintain an information resource to support operational staff in the settlement of service-users. This will include (but is not limited to) local accommodation based or visiting support providers, private landlord information, housing allowance rates, and estate agency details and rent deposit schemes Support service-users at every stage of the move on process, including providing some aftercare in the form of support with change of address, registration with a GP and assistance with welfare benefits Support the service-users who move new accommodation to claim housing benefit and other as appropriate Responsibility to promote a variety of move on options in a variety of methods to the service users including one to one contact, work shop sessions or drop-ins. Any other tasks set by management to ensure targets are met This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of service. The Role To provide floating support to women who are victims/survivors of gender based violence, including visiting women in their homes and meeting them in the community. To receive initial requests for advice and advocacy, assess users' problems and needs and ensure appropriate responses to their needs. To carry out risk assessments and draw up safety plans for service users, including arranging for safe accommodation/refuge and referrals to specialists agencies (e.g. law centres and solicitors) in accordance to IKWRO's referrals procedure. To liase and network with other agencies and professionals as part of casework duties in order to ensure that their services become available and appropriately meet the needs of IKWRO's users. To refer clients on to other agencies as appropriate for specialist help with issues that fall outside the remit of the service, including legal issues such as injunctions, and representation at immigration appeals. To ensure that service users have access to interpreting services when required, accompany them to official bodies. To provide a flexible support service which is responsive to changing levels of need. To work with colleagues from other partner organisations and the project manager to share knowledge and best practice and ensure consistency across the service. To identify, refer and signpost women to a range of statutory and voluntary agencies as required. To develop and review in collaboration with the service user, Safety Plans, Support Plans and Needs & Risk Assessments. To liaise with landlords to arrange viewings and sign ups to properties. To support women to work with landlords around any tenancy or repairs issues that may arise. To support women with physical and/or mental health difficulties to access appropriate services and maintain their independence. To provide a flexible support service which responds to changing levels of need. To support women to maximise their income and claim relevant benefits, and to access employment, training and education as appropriate. To work with mothers / carers to identify the needs of their children and ensure they are able to access schools, nurseries and other relevant services as required. To support mothers / carers with CSC, CAMHS and/or family courts. To raise awareness of issues relating to VAWG with landlords and other non-specialist partners Accountabilities: To maintain records of contact and support offered using appropriate systems. To ensure all monitoring and performance returns are submitted promptly and are of a high standard. To ensure that the agreed Service Standards are adhered to. To support landlords and other non-specialist partners in developing knowledge and skills around VAWG and DA issues. To ensure that appropriate levels of contact are maintained as per the guidelines issued. To ensure women are aware of the need to move on from the service, and that they are supported to make this transition smoothly. Comply with Safeguarding Procedures, ensuring cases are reported, escalated and recorded appropriately. Other Responsibilities: To support service users' in voicing their concerns both to improve services (including IKWRO's own services) and in raising awareness of policy and decision-makers. To actively contribute to IKWRO's campaigning and awareness raising work by feeding casework experiences to inform these activities and by supporting projects and initiatives by IKWRO such as running conferences and training events for statutory agencies. To adhere to, and to comply with IKWRO's Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues. To attend regular supervision meetings with IKWRO's Operational Manager. To take up training on matters relevant to your work in agreement with your Line Manager. To participate in team's rotas as required (e.g. telephone duties, evening and weekend) To produce reports and monitoring as required by funders. To undertake any other appropriate tasks in pursuance of the aims and objectives of IKWRO, that required by the line manager or the Director. Ability to implement IKWRO's Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and other IKWRO policies Ability to liaise, advocate on behalf of clients, and negotiate at variety of level Attributes Must be a woman, fluent in Middle Eastern languages Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part1applies), preferably Farsi and/or Kurdish, Arabic. Excellent communication skills both in English and Middle Eastern, both spoken and written Direct and demonstrable experience of working with women and girls who are either at risk of, or who have experienced any form of VAWG. Be willing to travel in a PAN London Service Be able to work flexible hours occasionally if required Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience of working with women in the field of violence against women Experience of research and evaluation based on feedback from focus groups Experience of communicating clearly, concisely and discretely with a wide range of people both verbally (telephone, face-to-face, in networks or forums, etc.) and in writing (e.g. briefings, reports, letter writing, email etc.) Administrative and IT skills, including Word and Outlook and sufficient to ensure a good standard of record keeping and monitoring. Knowledge: . click apply for full job details
Overview Apply your skills and experience in the commercial legal domain in a dynamic multi-national business owned by and serving the air transport industry, shaping the future of air travel in a carbon constrained world At SITA, we are meeting the new needs of travel - today. In an international high-performing culture, combining IT, Telecommunications, Air Transport and Critical Infrastructure, where people do great things together. SITA is one of the world's smallest multi-nationals. Our 4500 people are present across over 120 countries, in which we have over 300 legal entities. We serve an industry that is by its nature international. Our products and services are designed to support more efficient, easier, safer and greener air travel. Under the overall accountability of the Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, SITA is looking for an experienced commercial lawyer to lead a small team devoted to the support of all customer and related activity in the European Geography, primarily focusing on the work SITA does at Airports and in the field of communications & data exchange. This is sleeves rolled up deal support - requiring strong attention to both the control and enablement aspects of the legal function. On top of the functional skills and experience, this position requires a high sense of ownership, strong commercial acumen, the willingness to get into the detail while keeping a clear sense of direction and purpose and the ability to work with colleagues across the SITA business - whether in other of the Legal teams, in Finance, Tax, Operations, Engineering, Product or elsewhere. This important role reports to the Group General Counsel & Company Secretary who is based in Geneva. The principal internal client is SITA's EUR GEO team, led by SITA's President, Europe. You will join the Global Legal Management Tam and you will also act as member and a trusted business partner and advisor of the GEO Management Team. The role will involve challenging and influencing stakeholders, fostering relationships, and navigating complex, ambiguous situations to deliver transformative outcomes. It is also highly pragmatic in focus: this is about stuff that needs doing each day. Your Mission In short, in this role you will be responsible for support all commercial activity in EUR, focusing on customer deals arising in the SITA AT AIRPORTS business unit and in its Communications & Data Exchange business unit. As well as teams supporting geographies and business units, SITA Legal includes specialists/teams in M&A, Corporate Legal, Data, IPR, Sanctions, Ethics, Regulatory. The EURO GEO Legal Director will be supported by, and work closely with, these teams as relevant. You will also engage external counsel where needed. You will directly manage a small team, currently comprising three other colleagues. You will be fully integrated into a great General Counsel function of 30+ lawyers and other professionals looking after legal, regulatory and compliance matters of SITA across the globe. Example of key responsibilities include: Provide legal management for SITA's EUR GEO focusing on deals related to SITA AT AIRPORTS and the Communication & Data Exchange business units Plan manage and address areas of legal risk and /or compliance on these GEO projects Advise and influence senior management levels (at SVP level) with requisite communication and inter-personal skills Lead regional legal team and provide coaching and support to this team Lead legal support on transactions within the GEO including major or complex customer transactions Advise, negotiate and decide on material GEO legal contract matters including risk assessment Support GEO dispute resolution in terms of business issues potential or actual litigation Manage law firm relationship and invoicing effectively in the GEO Prepare and deliver legal and ethics training to GEO functions Ensure legal compliance when launching major initiatives & projects in the GEO Support local HR on employee related legal issues as requested Manage risk mitigation of trade related activities, in coordination with Compliance, Sanctions & Ethics team Ensure delivery against internal GEO customer satisfaction expectations Qualifications Do you recognize yourself ? Drive & Problem Solver : You're ambitious, you work hard because you love it, you own things and get them done People-centric : You can boost employee morale and motivation through setting a clear vision, objectives and sense of pride in the work being done (even when you are not the line manager). Analytical Mind : You thrive on ambiguity. You challenge your assumptions, and those of others, you are able quickly to identify and formulate problems and their solutions, and support your analysis with data and reasoning Growth over Ego : You are eager to learn, and receive feedback to grow. You let others speak and seek to understand their viewpoints. Effective Communicator : at all levels - colleagues across all functions, advisors, regulatory & government entities, senior management and Board. Curious & Courageous: You are willing to ask, and be asked, tough questions Your experience & skills Qualified Lawyer, likely at Masters level You thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented commercial environment and you understand financial principles and practices in a multi-national corporate context. And you probably already have 12+ years relevant work experience Strong project management principles (task identification and prioritization, timeline management, results focus). But you don't just manage, you "do" stuff ! Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and develop appropriate strategies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Completely fluent in English (written and spoken); all other languages a real plus What we offer SITA's workplace is all about diversity: many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce, and colleagues who've been working here for decades collaborate with those just out of college and early in their careers. We work together, in our offices , 3 days a week (and up to 5). We offer Flex-work: Flex-week: work from home up to two days a week Flex-in your day : you may wish to flex your arrival time at the office, to beat the rush hour, or you may want to leave the office earlier to pick up your children from school, or to go to your padel/tennis game. We support you in being open about your needs and routine with your manager. Flex-in your location: benefit for 30 working days from anywhere around the world each year! and there is more. Welcome to SITA SITA is the world's leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We don't just connect the global aviation industry. We apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business, operational, baggage, flight and passenger process in air transport. We design, build, and support technology solutions all with one vision: to create easy air travel every step of the way. As an organization, we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2,800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Are you ready to explore the opportunities? SITA is an Employment Equity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Overview Apply your skills and experience in the commercial legal domain in a dynamic multi-national business owned by and serving the air transport industry, shaping the future of air travel in a carbon constrained world At SITA, we are meeting the new needs of travel - today. In an international high-performing culture, combining IT, Telecommunications, Air Transport and Critical Infrastructure, where people do great things together. SITA is one of the world's smallest multi-nationals. Our 4500 people are present across over 120 countries, in which we have over 300 legal entities. We serve an industry that is by its nature international. Our products and services are designed to support more efficient, easier, safer and greener air travel. Under the overall accountability of the Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, SITA is looking for an experienced commercial lawyer to lead a small team devoted to the support of all customer and related activity in the European Geography, primarily focusing on the work SITA does at Airports and in the field of communications & data exchange. This is sleeves rolled up deal support - requiring strong attention to both the control and enablement aspects of the legal function. On top of the functional skills and experience, this position requires a high sense of ownership, strong commercial acumen, the willingness to get into the detail while keeping a clear sense of direction and purpose and the ability to work with colleagues across the SITA business - whether in other of the Legal teams, in Finance, Tax, Operations, Engineering, Product or elsewhere. This important role reports to the Group General Counsel & Company Secretary who is based in Geneva. The principal internal client is SITA's EUR GEO team, led by SITA's President, Europe. You will join the Global Legal Management Tam and you will also act as member and a trusted business partner and advisor of the GEO Management Team. The role will involve challenging and influencing stakeholders, fostering relationships, and navigating complex, ambiguous situations to deliver transformative outcomes. It is also highly pragmatic in focus: this is about stuff that needs doing each day. Your Mission In short, in this role you will be responsible for support all commercial activity in EUR, focusing on customer deals arising in the SITA AT AIRPORTS business unit and in its Communications & Data Exchange business unit. As well as teams supporting geographies and business units, SITA Legal includes specialists/teams in M&A, Corporate Legal, Data, IPR, Sanctions, Ethics, Regulatory. The EURO GEO Legal Director will be supported by, and work closely with, these teams as relevant. You will also engage external counsel where needed. You will directly manage a small team, currently comprising three other colleagues. You will be fully integrated into a great General Counsel function of 30+ lawyers and other professionals looking after legal, regulatory and compliance matters of SITA across the globe. Example of key responsibilities include: Provide legal management for SITA's EUR GEO focusing on deals related to SITA AT AIRPORTS and the Communication & Data Exchange business units Plan manage and address areas of legal risk and /or compliance on these GEO projects Advise and influence senior management levels (at SVP level) with requisite communication and inter-personal skills Lead regional legal team and provide coaching and support to this team Lead legal support on transactions within the GEO including major or complex customer transactions Advise, negotiate and decide on material GEO legal contract matters including risk assessment Support GEO dispute resolution in terms of business issues potential or actual litigation Manage law firm relationship and invoicing effectively in the GEO Prepare and deliver legal and ethics training to GEO functions Ensure legal compliance when launching major initiatives & projects in the GEO Support local HR on employee related legal issues as requested Manage risk mitigation of trade related activities, in coordination with Compliance, Sanctions & Ethics team Ensure delivery against internal GEO customer satisfaction expectations Qualifications Do you recognize yourself ? Drive & Problem Solver : You're ambitious, you work hard because you love it, you own things and get them done People-centric : You can boost employee morale and motivation through setting a clear vision, objectives and sense of pride in the work being done (even when you are not the line manager). Analytical Mind : You thrive on ambiguity. You challenge your assumptions, and those of others, you are able quickly to identify and formulate problems and their solutions, and support your analysis with data and reasoning Growth over Ego : You are eager to learn, and receive feedback to grow. You let others speak and seek to understand their viewpoints. Effective Communicator : at all levels - colleagues across all functions, advisors, regulatory & government entities, senior management and Board. Curious & Courageous: You are willing to ask, and be asked, tough questions Your experience & skills Qualified Lawyer, likely at Masters level You thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented commercial environment and you understand financial principles and practices in a multi-national corporate context. And you probably already have 12+ years relevant work experience Strong project management principles (task identification and prioritization, timeline management, results focus). But you don't just manage, you "do" stuff ! Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and develop appropriate strategies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Completely fluent in English (written and spoken); all other languages a real plus What we offer SITA's workplace is all about diversity: many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce, and colleagues who've been working here for decades collaborate with those just out of college and early in their careers. We work together, in our offices , 3 days a week (and up to 5). We offer Flex-work: Flex-week: work from home up to two days a week Flex-in your day : you may wish to flex your arrival time at the office, to beat the rush hour, or you may want to leave the office earlier to pick up your children from school, or to go to your padel/tennis game. We support you in being open about your needs and routine with your manager. Flex-in your location: benefit for 30 working days from anywhere around the world each year! and there is more. Welcome to SITA SITA is the world's leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We don't just connect the global aviation industry. We apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business, operational, baggage, flight and passenger process in air transport. We design, build, and support technology solutions all with one vision: to create easy air travel every step of the way. As an organization, we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2,800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Are you ready to explore the opportunities? SITA is an Employment Equity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.
Reporting to the Operations Director with full accountability for both onsite & global quality activities, driving process & organisational excellence to ensure consumer expectations of a luxury product are exceeded. To define & establish quality standards; procedures; control of documentation; analysis of results; initiatives to sustain and improve standards. Control and monitor systems of audit and training to secure ownership of quality by all staff. Ensure that the quality values are defined, understood & delivered. Key Responsibilities: Budgeting, reporting, and financial counselling of the team to evaluate operational results in terms of cost, budget, operating policies, trends and increased profit opportunity Effective leadership, management, and development of the supply chain team, following the H+S regulation and guidance Implement group strategies, policies and procedures throughout the supply chain Analysing the supply chain functions and metrics, resolving issues and implementing initiatives Leading the Sales and Operational planning processes for the site, working in collaboration with other key functions, deploying it to the medium term plan and following it to the production schedule and execution Manage the company Global Logistics functions, achieving the level of service, quality, costs and ensure company compliance and performance to regulatory standards Driving the improvement of supplier performance specifically the quality of delivered goods and services, building a resilient supply network Negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management. Analyse data, produce reports monitoring supplier performance, spends, cost saving opportunities and risk Working with the procurement team in relation to reductions in raw material costs, increased supplier flexibility with exceptional service levels To assess and manage risk to the organisation through management of part shortages and escalation process Engage suppliers in sustainability programs, improving environmental footprint To ensure material schedules/PO's are actioned in a timely manner and achieved by suppliers. To ensure integrity and control in the planning and supply data, inclusive of shortages across all commodities Further development of material replenishment systems and processes to optimise customer service Manage the Working Capital ensure best practice inventory management techniques, manage phase-in/phase-out of goods in stock to reduce obsolescence, inventory deviations and loss of margin. To understand the ERP and MRP requirements, implementing and utilising the appropriate functionality with the ERP/MRP systems Quoting of all lead-times, plus driving lead-times down across the product portfolio Ensure business compliance with all the latest industry legislation, accreditation, requirements, and best practice guidelines Ensure the security and sustainability of sources of essential products and services, adhering to health, safety and environmental regulations KPI's: Controlling cost of field quality and true cost of Quality Securing 'In process' and 'final' inspection quality Data capture; collation; secure audit trail and analysis Training and application of all quality procedures Key Performance Indicators: Level of service, on time delivery and in full of Raw Materials, Trading Goods and Finish Goods Logistics costs: Freight costs, Lead-time performance. Working capital: Inventory levels, payment terms reduction in site stock holding Minimal quality issues (Support Quality Manager) Maximizing margin opportunity through achieving best material prices Drive and Develop teams KPIs Direct reports: Purchasing manager Logistics manager Warehouse manager Essential Experience / Qualifications and Attributes Required: Experience in P&L management and in a similar position of at least 7 years Ideally educated to degree level in appropriate discipline Supply chain or Logistics specific qualification - CIPS, APICS or IOSCM Excellent understanding of MRP/ERP systems, preferably SAP Experienced in material supply methodologies, including Lean principles Strong problem-solving analysis, judgement, and decision making-skills Excellent IT skills and be fully competent in the use of Microsoft Office products Workplace and Travel: Plymouth Factory Visits to Suppliers, warehouses, and trade fair as necessary If you have the relevant experience as detailed, please submit an up to date CV by using the 'apply' button.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Reporting to the Operations Director with full accountability for both onsite & global quality activities, driving process & organisational excellence to ensure consumer expectations of a luxury product are exceeded. To define & establish quality standards; procedures; control of documentation; analysis of results; initiatives to sustain and improve standards. Control and monitor systems of audit and training to secure ownership of quality by all staff. Ensure that the quality values are defined, understood & delivered. Key Responsibilities: Budgeting, reporting, and financial counselling of the team to evaluate operational results in terms of cost, budget, operating policies, trends and increased profit opportunity Effective leadership, management, and development of the supply chain team, following the H+S regulation and guidance Implement group strategies, policies and procedures throughout the supply chain Analysing the supply chain functions and metrics, resolving issues and implementing initiatives Leading the Sales and Operational planning processes for the site, working in collaboration with other key functions, deploying it to the medium term plan and following it to the production schedule and execution Manage the company Global Logistics functions, achieving the level of service, quality, costs and ensure company compliance and performance to regulatory standards Driving the improvement of supplier performance specifically the quality of delivered goods and services, building a resilient supply network Negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management. Analyse data, produce reports monitoring supplier performance, spends, cost saving opportunities and risk Working with the procurement team in relation to reductions in raw material costs, increased supplier flexibility with exceptional service levels To assess and manage risk to the organisation through management of part shortages and escalation process Engage suppliers in sustainability programs, improving environmental footprint To ensure material schedules/PO's are actioned in a timely manner and achieved by suppliers. To ensure integrity and control in the planning and supply data, inclusive of shortages across all commodities Further development of material replenishment systems and processes to optimise customer service Manage the Working Capital ensure best practice inventory management techniques, manage phase-in/phase-out of goods in stock to reduce obsolescence, inventory deviations and loss of margin. To understand the ERP and MRP requirements, implementing and utilising the appropriate functionality with the ERP/MRP systems Quoting of all lead-times, plus driving lead-times down across the product portfolio Ensure business compliance with all the latest industry legislation, accreditation, requirements, and best practice guidelines Ensure the security and sustainability of sources of essential products and services, adhering to health, safety and environmental regulations KPI's: Controlling cost of field quality and true cost of Quality Securing 'In process' and 'final' inspection quality Data capture; collation; secure audit trail and analysis Training and application of all quality procedures Key Performance Indicators: Level of service, on time delivery and in full of Raw Materials, Trading Goods and Finish Goods Logistics costs: Freight costs, Lead-time performance. Working capital: Inventory levels, payment terms reduction in site stock holding Minimal quality issues (Support Quality Manager) Maximizing margin opportunity through achieving best material prices Drive and Develop teams KPIs Direct reports: Purchasing manager Logistics manager Warehouse manager Essential Experience / Qualifications and Attributes Required: Experience in P&L management and in a similar position of at least 7 years Ideally educated to degree level in appropriate discipline Supply chain or Logistics specific qualification - CIPS, APICS or IOSCM Excellent understanding of MRP/ERP systems, preferably SAP Experienced in material supply methodologies, including Lean principles Strong problem-solving analysis, judgement, and decision making-skills Excellent IT skills and be fully competent in the use of Microsoft Office products Workplace and Travel: Plymouth Factory Visits to Suppliers, warehouses, and trade fair as necessary If you have the relevant experience as detailed, please submit an up to date CV by using the 'apply' button.
Are you able to competently design and implement ongoing Audit programmes, with a view to focusing on overall risk management within an organisation, whilst supporting all internal audit work? If so, this role will be ideal for you! Key Responsibilities: Working with all directorates to develop an internal audit plan which covers main areas of risk Delivering audit reports with recommendations which are practical, address control weakness and are agreed by management Conducting investigations into whistleblowing concerns and allegations of fraud and irregularities Reporting regularly to A&RCM (Audit and Risk Committee) and delivering an annual report on the adequacy Line managing the internal auditor Key Skills: Excellent experience of developing annual audit plans and performing risk-based audits in operational and financial areas In-depth knowledge and understanding of Risk and controls frameworks to mitigate risks whilst remaining commercial Previous experience of working at a senior level in an internal audit function, demonstrating a strong financial and commercial acumen A track record of leading a team, ideally within an internal audit function Extensive knowledge of current auditing techniques, internal audit standards, fraud awareness and professional ethical standards Knowledge of enterprise risk management, risks and controls Problem solving skills to analyse operational, financial and non-financial information If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to 250! Click here for further details on our recommendation scheme. This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website (url removed) for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Are you able to competently design and implement ongoing Audit programmes, with a view to focusing on overall risk management within an organisation, whilst supporting all internal audit work? If so, this role will be ideal for you! Key Responsibilities: Working with all directorates to develop an internal audit plan which covers main areas of risk Delivering audit reports with recommendations which are practical, address control weakness and are agreed by management Conducting investigations into whistleblowing concerns and allegations of fraud and irregularities Reporting regularly to A&RCM (Audit and Risk Committee) and delivering an annual report on the adequacy Line managing the internal auditor Key Skills: Excellent experience of developing annual audit plans and performing risk-based audits in operational and financial areas In-depth knowledge and understanding of Risk and controls frameworks to mitigate risks whilst remaining commercial Previous experience of working at a senior level in an internal audit function, demonstrating a strong financial and commercial acumen A track record of leading a team, ideally within an internal audit function Extensive knowledge of current auditing techniques, internal audit standards, fraud awareness and professional ethical standards Knowledge of enterprise risk management, risks and controls Problem solving skills to analyse operational, financial and non-financial information If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to 250! Click here for further details on our recommendation scheme. This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website (url removed) for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.
Our client is one of the UK's most prestigious, creative, and successful interiors brands, specialising in designing award-winning contemporary furniture and lighting and they are looking for a Head of Operations to join the team. Their reputation is based on excellent service standards and customer experience, as much as their award-winning designs and quality of making. They put high value on delivering all aspects of the business to the best of their abilities, whilst enjoying the process as they go. As they continue their steady and profitable growth trajectory, they are seeking a Head of Operations with a commitment to excellence. You will develop their operations and ensure their systems and processes form a strong foundation from which they will manageably grow. Leading 3 of the company pillars (systems, inventory, fulfilment) you will ensure data is cleanly managed and integrated throughout the business, their operational processes and 3rd party logistics partnerships are optimised, and their stock control is well looked after. You will ensure their business is set up to excellently service customer fulfilment and product availability and will mentor and work with the team to ensure all operations are expertly managed, perfectly delivered, accurately reported, working with existing processes, and implementing new systems where these are needed in growth. You will have a minimum of 3 years of senior operations and logistics experience within furniture production or an equivalent supply chain industry. Luxury experience is ideal but more importantly you will have led robust operations that result in an excellent experience for your customers. You will be a positive, energetic and experienced individual who is looking for an opportunity to thrive in and be instrumental in helping them deliver focused sustainable growth, whilst being recognised for delivering a product, service, and representing a brand that is world class. As a business in growth this role has the potential to grow with us over the future years. Role overview for this Head of Operations role: Managing stock holding, stock check and stock security. Ensuring risk & loss to the business is monitored & commercially balanced. Ensuring all logistical, fulfilment and stock operations are fit for purpose and optimised for manageable growth. Collaborating with other heads of departments to drive operational improvements across all areas of the business. Systems and Data: Ownership of sales and inventory system and processes (Workhorse) its accuracy, its optimisation and its integrations Daily updates and overview of correct data and info transfer to Google sheet Dashboard Development and maintenance of their internal reporting structures for key operational metrics, providing insights and recommendations for the business to grow Ownership of Shopify integration, stock reflection and customer functions Ownership of internal google suite management and company data storage Continuous development and build of operational data systems to support business growth Collaboration with external IT teams to implement new initiatives and technologies Inventory and warehousing: Overall responsibility for secure stock control and inventory management across main warehouse and ancillary warehouse spaces Design & implementation of stock management strategies (purchasing strategies driven by Merchandising Manager) Ownership of warehouse relationship, overseeing all claims and challenges Monthly/quarterly in person stock checks, ensuring director level adjustment sign off and system reconciliation Lead team to ensure stock control and stock movement is reflective Ensure any warehouse claims and refunds are processed/reconciled Regular checks that warehouse portal and their own inventory records are aligned/ and updates reflected 3rd party delivery & customer fulfilment: Cost negotiation and account set up for 3rd party delivery companies Driving their sales fulfilment to be ambitiously targeted & reported Collaborate with suppliers and third-party providers to ensure smooth logistics operations, streamlining process Ensure any delivery claims and refunds are processed/reconciled Big picture planning and rollout for new delivery strategies (eg USA Containers) Responsible for delivery arrangements by internal team/ customer facing training Manage resolution to customer delivery issues (or mentor) Implement operational improvements to enhance logistic processes Purchasing: Commercially manage, track, and report product purchasing and stock holding Work with Head of merchandising to review held stock strategy and analyse sell-through data to optimise inventory burden Overview efficient component/packaging ordering and stock control management Work with Head of merchandising to optimise the supply chain to drive efficiency and reduce costs Drive offsite storage price and process efficiency Ensure customer storage requirements are appropriately costed Work with Head of merchandising to drive packaging optimisation projects to improve efficiency and manage risk Implement inventory management best practices to minimise stockouts and excess inventory Work with Head of merchandising and Head of sales to conduct regular margin performance reviews, and identify areas for improvement Develop supplier invoice approval flow with Head of merchandising Ecomms: Continuously evaluate operational performance to build channel revenue Report online sales achievement and customer activity (eg. abandoned checkouts) Manage fulfilment team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment Monitor customer experience and satisfaction and address any issues related to order fulfilment Implement strategies to improve e-commerce sales processes Customer issues: Work with Head of Sales and Sales Ops to resolve customer issues, owing resolutions, reports and builds occurring from fulfilment shortcomings. Drive operation process change to manage out repeat Hold 3rd party suppliers to account where responsible, and drive change Mentor team on appropriate customer management and customer issue triage Key skills: A people person with excellent verbal and written communication skills Fluent in English, both spoken and written Experienced, mentoring manager Comfortable and confident to manage up and down Capable of upwards & outwards strategic thinking as well as downwards detail management Practical, capable and confident in leading team efforts Positively minded and highly motivated Natural problem solver and joined up thinker Ability to manage a busy and varied workload, working to tight deadlines Accomplished in data analytics and reporting Inventory and Retail Management System savvy Confident to own and implement projects with a completer/finisher mindset Able to prioritise and self-manage, as well as comfortably collaborate with other department leads Willing to get hands dirty in a SME Microsoft Office, Apple Mac and Google suite proficient Passion for furniture and creative spaces would be ideal but not essential Back to job board
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Our client is one of the UK's most prestigious, creative, and successful interiors brands, specialising in designing award-winning contemporary furniture and lighting and they are looking for a Head of Operations to join the team. Their reputation is based on excellent service standards and customer experience, as much as their award-winning designs and quality of making. They put high value on delivering all aspects of the business to the best of their abilities, whilst enjoying the process as they go. As they continue their steady and profitable growth trajectory, they are seeking a Head of Operations with a commitment to excellence. You will develop their operations and ensure their systems and processes form a strong foundation from which they will manageably grow. Leading 3 of the company pillars (systems, inventory, fulfilment) you will ensure data is cleanly managed and integrated throughout the business, their operational processes and 3rd party logistics partnerships are optimised, and their stock control is well looked after. You will ensure their business is set up to excellently service customer fulfilment and product availability and will mentor and work with the team to ensure all operations are expertly managed, perfectly delivered, accurately reported, working with existing processes, and implementing new systems where these are needed in growth. You will have a minimum of 3 years of senior operations and logistics experience within furniture production or an equivalent supply chain industry. Luxury experience is ideal but more importantly you will have led robust operations that result in an excellent experience for your customers. You will be a positive, energetic and experienced individual who is looking for an opportunity to thrive in and be instrumental in helping them deliver focused sustainable growth, whilst being recognised for delivering a product, service, and representing a brand that is world class. As a business in growth this role has the potential to grow with us over the future years. Role overview for this Head of Operations role: Managing stock holding, stock check and stock security. Ensuring risk & loss to the business is monitored & commercially balanced. Ensuring all logistical, fulfilment and stock operations are fit for purpose and optimised for manageable growth. Collaborating with other heads of departments to drive operational improvements across all areas of the business. Systems and Data: Ownership of sales and inventory system and processes (Workhorse) its accuracy, its optimisation and its integrations Daily updates and overview of correct data and info transfer to Google sheet Dashboard Development and maintenance of their internal reporting structures for key operational metrics, providing insights and recommendations for the business to grow Ownership of Shopify integration, stock reflection and customer functions Ownership of internal google suite management and company data storage Continuous development and build of operational data systems to support business growth Collaboration with external IT teams to implement new initiatives and technologies Inventory and warehousing: Overall responsibility for secure stock control and inventory management across main warehouse and ancillary warehouse spaces Design & implementation of stock management strategies (purchasing strategies driven by Merchandising Manager) Ownership of warehouse relationship, overseeing all claims and challenges Monthly/quarterly in person stock checks, ensuring director level adjustment sign off and system reconciliation Lead team to ensure stock control and stock movement is reflective Ensure any warehouse claims and refunds are processed/reconciled Regular checks that warehouse portal and their own inventory records are aligned/ and updates reflected 3rd party delivery & customer fulfilment: Cost negotiation and account set up for 3rd party delivery companies Driving their sales fulfilment to be ambitiously targeted & reported Collaborate with suppliers and third-party providers to ensure smooth logistics operations, streamlining process Ensure any delivery claims and refunds are processed/reconciled Big picture planning and rollout for new delivery strategies (eg USA Containers) Responsible for delivery arrangements by internal team/ customer facing training Manage resolution to customer delivery issues (or mentor) Implement operational improvements to enhance logistic processes Purchasing: Commercially manage, track, and report product purchasing and stock holding Work with Head of merchandising to review held stock strategy and analyse sell-through data to optimise inventory burden Overview efficient component/packaging ordering and stock control management Work with Head of merchandising to optimise the supply chain to drive efficiency and reduce costs Drive offsite storage price and process efficiency Ensure customer storage requirements are appropriately costed Work with Head of merchandising to drive packaging optimisation projects to improve efficiency and manage risk Implement inventory management best practices to minimise stockouts and excess inventory Work with Head of merchandising and Head of sales to conduct regular margin performance reviews, and identify areas for improvement Develop supplier invoice approval flow with Head of merchandising Ecomms: Continuously evaluate operational performance to build channel revenue Report online sales achievement and customer activity (eg. abandoned checkouts) Manage fulfilment team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment Monitor customer experience and satisfaction and address any issues related to order fulfilment Implement strategies to improve e-commerce sales processes Customer issues: Work with Head of Sales and Sales Ops to resolve customer issues, owing resolutions, reports and builds occurring from fulfilment shortcomings. Drive operation process change to manage out repeat Hold 3rd party suppliers to account where responsible, and drive change Mentor team on appropriate customer management and customer issue triage Key skills: A people person with excellent verbal and written communication skills Fluent in English, both spoken and written Experienced, mentoring manager Comfortable and confident to manage up and down Capable of upwards & outwards strategic thinking as well as downwards detail management Practical, capable and confident in leading team efforts Positively minded and highly motivated Natural problem solver and joined up thinker Ability to manage a busy and varied workload, working to tight deadlines Accomplished in data analytics and reporting Inventory and Retail Management System savvy Confident to own and implement projects with a completer/finisher mindset Able to prioritise and self-manage, as well as comfortably collaborate with other department leads Willing to get hands dirty in a SME Microsoft Office, Apple Mac and Google suite proficient Passion for furniture and creative spaces would be ideal but not essential Back to job board
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a EMEA Regional Alliance Director to join the team located in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the contract relationship, acting as a trusted advisor, and thought leader to grow the business relationship and contract value. Working closely with, and reporting to the Global Alliance Director, the Regional Alliance Director will ensure alignment between the EMEA account organization and other departments within GWS to maximize value creation and ensure excellence in operational delivery by providing direction and oversight to enable account teams to positively contribute and comprehensively manage the fulfilment of our commitment to the client. Through the development and execution of an EMEA Account Business Plan, the Alliance Director will be responsible for the profitable revenue growth and profit targets of the account portfolio. The incumbent is required to develop and foster senior level customer relations as part of developing strategic plans that ultimately improve the client's business, utilizing the full breadth of products and capabilities of GWS. Role Summary: Contract Management and Governance: Accountable for financial performance of assigned countries Indirectly leads the resources to deliver against the contract, managing scope interpretation as required Leads the sponsorship essential to deliver against the contract, managing scope interpretation as required Ensures fulfilment of "promise" to customer - sets tone and culture for the way GWS delivers Engages executive involvement as needed to leverage the broader GWS portfolio to introduce new scope & business pricing as part of delivering an integrated set of services Ability to negotiate, administer contract and possess solid understanding of contractual terms and implications Customer Relationship Management & Development: Manages the contract relationship, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader to grow the business relationship with the client Demonstrates credibility and thought leadership, influencing business outcomes Manages enterprise-wide client relationships at senior levels acting as an extension of the client's executive management team Creates alignment between customer need & organizational delivery Manages issue escalation and resolution Strategic Planning & Value Creation: Account Growth Acts as an expert in customer's business, culture and strategy by pro-actively contributing to the improvement of the client's business Supports growth of customer's business through the development and execution of an Account Business Plan Influences the client's planning and budgeting process to enhance value and optimize performance Represents the customers' best interests externally and internally to GWS Strategic interpreter of needs and identifier of new value-added services Accommodates, plans, integrates portfolio contraction & expansion Ensures the successful management of scope expansion & renewal activities Establishes and executes resource & people strategy Service Delivery Integration and Assurance: Act as a champion of the Global Account Management model, working closely with the Global Leadership Team, to deliver upon the combined CBRE commitments to the client Acts as single point of contact for EMEA related communication to and from the senior client Act as team leader and be responsible for provision of all services that touch customer; manage escalation process Maintains effective communication on significant matters with and between all functional areas of the account team and the service delivery team, as well as within GWS and executive leadership Manages in a matrix environment Manages Customer business changes that impact service delivery Leadership: Part of the Global Integrated Leadership Team Leads and manages in a diverse environment Multi regional responsibilities Experience Required: Management of a large P&L Proven experience as a visionary leader Ability to grow existing business to achieve regional financial plans across all CBRE services lines and in line with Account and client strategic intent High level of personal credibility, customer relationship management, networking, and interpersonal skills Proven track record in the development & implementation of strategic plans Significant experience managing customer accounts across multiple regions Ability to effectively navigate in a matrix organization Exceptional collaboration skills Understanding of contracts and commercial models in the market Strong communication skills Industry knowledge and trends Consultative skills Interprets and manages risk
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a EMEA Regional Alliance Director to join the team located in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the contract relationship, acting as a trusted advisor, and thought leader to grow the business relationship and contract value. Working closely with, and reporting to the Global Alliance Director, the Regional Alliance Director will ensure alignment between the EMEA account organization and other departments within GWS to maximize value creation and ensure excellence in operational delivery by providing direction and oversight to enable account teams to positively contribute and comprehensively manage the fulfilment of our commitment to the client. Through the development and execution of an EMEA Account Business Plan, the Alliance Director will be responsible for the profitable revenue growth and profit targets of the account portfolio. The incumbent is required to develop and foster senior level customer relations as part of developing strategic plans that ultimately improve the client's business, utilizing the full breadth of products and capabilities of GWS. Role Summary: Contract Management and Governance: Accountable for financial performance of assigned countries Indirectly leads the resources to deliver against the contract, managing scope interpretation as required Leads the sponsorship essential to deliver against the contract, managing scope interpretation as required Ensures fulfilment of "promise" to customer - sets tone and culture for the way GWS delivers Engages executive involvement as needed to leverage the broader GWS portfolio to introduce new scope & business pricing as part of delivering an integrated set of services Ability to negotiate, administer contract and possess solid understanding of contractual terms and implications Customer Relationship Management & Development: Manages the contract relationship, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader to grow the business relationship with the client Demonstrates credibility and thought leadership, influencing business outcomes Manages enterprise-wide client relationships at senior levels acting as an extension of the client's executive management team Creates alignment between customer need & organizational delivery Manages issue escalation and resolution Strategic Planning & Value Creation: Account Growth Acts as an expert in customer's business, culture and strategy by pro-actively contributing to the improvement of the client's business Supports growth of customer's business through the development and execution of an Account Business Plan Influences the client's planning and budgeting process to enhance value and optimize performance Represents the customers' best interests externally and internally to GWS Strategic interpreter of needs and identifier of new value-added services Accommodates, plans, integrates portfolio contraction & expansion Ensures the successful management of scope expansion & renewal activities Establishes and executes resource & people strategy Service Delivery Integration and Assurance: Act as a champion of the Global Account Management model, working closely with the Global Leadership Team, to deliver upon the combined CBRE commitments to the client Acts as single point of contact for EMEA related communication to and from the senior client Act as team leader and be responsible for provision of all services that touch customer; manage escalation process Maintains effective communication on significant matters with and between all functional areas of the account team and the service delivery team, as well as within GWS and executive leadership Manages in a matrix environment Manages Customer business changes that impact service delivery Leadership: Part of the Global Integrated Leadership Team Leads and manages in a diverse environment Multi regional responsibilities Experience Required: Management of a large P&L Proven experience as a visionary leader Ability to grow existing business to achieve regional financial plans across all CBRE services lines and in line with Account and client strategic intent High level of personal credibility, customer relationship management, networking, and interpersonal skills Proven track record in the development & implementation of strategic plans Significant experience managing customer accounts across multiple regions Ability to effectively navigate in a matrix organization Exceptional collaboration skills Understanding of contracts and commercial models in the market Strong communication skills Industry knowledge and trends Consultative skills Interprets and manages risk
Senior Commercial Finance Manager - Energy supplier transition Contract - 12-18 Months Location: Reading\Hybrid working MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. Context: Working as part of the Commercial Finance Team, this role will be required to lead on and be accountable for a number of initiatives including the Implementation of accounting and financial processes relating to Energy Purchasing Policies for two shareholders: supporting the Commercial Team during RFPs/Procurement activities as Finance Lead and successfully transitioning outsourced Finance and accounting processes from current Energy Provider(s) to the new Supplier(s). What you will do: Act as Finance Lead, Business Partner, and accountable owner for following Main Areas on behalf of Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director: Finance Lead on RFPs/Procurement activities for Energy Management Contracts Transition of outsourced Finance and accounting processes successfully from current Energy Provider(s) to the new Supplier(s) in line with underlying commercial arrangements and internal processes Influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders including outsourced partners and shareholders to get the best outcome Keep all stakeholders abreast of the impacts on the budgets and forecasts through robust financial modelling and business cases Identify and articulate the impacts on existing processes and put solutions in place Leading on Budget conversations to ensure appropriate funding is in place Robustly challenging business activities to ensure best value for money Enforcing appropriate governance, controls and financial management of all processes Support the Site Running Financial and Operational teams to ensure costs are correctly apportioned to each Shareholder in line with their Power Purchasing Strategies Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies Forecast future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments. Quantify risks to MBNL budget and Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies from changes in energy profiles and price movement and provide recommendations. What you will have: Professional qualification: CIMA/ACA/ACCA Demonstrable Financial Management, Planning & Analysis experience Excellent understanding of the energy market including energy management and power strategies. Proven record of Commercial and Procurement activities High degree of Commercial Acumen Process Improvements Financial/Data Modelling & Business Cases A proven track record of bringing the outside in to your organisation and using this to drive improvements. MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part-time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 27, 2024
Contractor
Senior Commercial Finance Manager - Energy supplier transition Contract - 12-18 Months Location: Reading\Hybrid working MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. Context: Working as part of the Commercial Finance Team, this role will be required to lead on and be accountable for a number of initiatives including the Implementation of accounting and financial processes relating to Energy Purchasing Policies for two shareholders: supporting the Commercial Team during RFPs/Procurement activities as Finance Lead and successfully transitioning outsourced Finance and accounting processes from current Energy Provider(s) to the new Supplier(s). What you will do: Act as Finance Lead, Business Partner, and accountable owner for following Main Areas on behalf of Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director: Finance Lead on RFPs/Procurement activities for Energy Management Contracts Transition of outsourced Finance and accounting processes successfully from current Energy Provider(s) to the new Supplier(s) in line with underlying commercial arrangements and internal processes Influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders including outsourced partners and shareholders to get the best outcome Keep all stakeholders abreast of the impacts on the budgets and forecasts through robust financial modelling and business cases Identify and articulate the impacts on existing processes and put solutions in place Leading on Budget conversations to ensure appropriate funding is in place Robustly challenging business activities to ensure best value for money Enforcing appropriate governance, controls and financial management of all processes Support the Site Running Financial and Operational teams to ensure costs are correctly apportioned to each Shareholder in line with their Power Purchasing Strategies Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies Forecast future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments. Quantify risks to MBNL budget and Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies from changes in energy profiles and price movement and provide recommendations. What you will have: Professional qualification: CIMA/ACA/ACCA Demonstrable Financial Management, Planning & Analysis experience Excellent understanding of the energy market including energy management and power strategies. Proven record of Commercial and Procurement activities High degree of Commercial Acumen Process Improvements Financial/Data Modelling & Business Cases A proven track record of bringing the outside in to your organisation and using this to drive improvements. MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part-time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
About us Children's services are responsible for the delivery of high quality services to children and young people, funded through income from local authorities, government agencies, etc., as well as Barnardo's voluntary funds. Family placement (FP) and Employment, Training and Skills (ETS) services, which are known as business lines, are centrally managed and locally delivered. Other services are predominantly delivered in a locality with strong links to local authorities and communities. An Assistant Director of Children's Services leads each locality and is the budget holder for all income and expenditure within it. Localities are grouped into three nations and five English regions, each headed by a Nation or Region Director and supported by an Assistant Director of Finance (ADF). The ADF is responsible for overseeing the financial management of the region / nation and all of its localities. The Assistant Finance Business Managers (AFBM) are responsible for assisting the ADF and the Finance Business Managers (FBM) in providing effective and efficient financial and resource management services. The Finance Officers (FO) provide transactional support to the regional finance team. About the role , The AFBM will assist the Assistant Director Finance and the Finance Business Managers in the development and management of the region/nation and its localities, through the provision of excellent financial analysis, advice and guidance. Provide financial summaries and financial analysis for the ADF and the FBMs. Provide financial analysis, advice and guidance to budget holders. Support the ADF and FBMs in ensuring financial targets are monitored, reported against, variances are addressed and any changes that may impact on the region/nation plan or locality plan are incorporated into the budget, forecast and monthly reports to the ADF and Head of Children's Services Accounting (HoCSA). Support the operational management of the localities' resources including:, Supporting FBMs with budget review including contribution to the annual budget process Supporting FBMs with forecasting, within the financial year and longer term including the uploading of budgets and forecasts Supporting FBMs Monitoring and reporting of financial performance against budgets Supporting FBMs with the provision of financial analysis, advice and guidance to the locality management team, other managers and administrators and Finance Officers Support the FBM in the management of service contracts and tenders including:, Support the FBMs in producing costings and pricing for tenders and contracts Development and maintenance of effective working relationships with local authorities and other agency partners. Preparation of financial reports to funding partners in a mutually agreed format. Process month-end and year-end entries, including accruals, prepayments, journal adjustments, management charges, internal recharges, provision of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation for audit. Maintain cost centres and parent values. Support the development, implementation, monitoring and review all financial and budgetary systems and procedures within localities in accordance with organisation and region/nation requirements. Implement and monitor financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Provide training on financial systems and procedures to ensure that National and Regional requirements are met by locality staff. Complete internal audits and quality assurance checks, as directed in the regional audit programme and undertake special investigations as required. About you Applicants must demonstrate in their application form that they currently use the skills outlined below or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering or in another role. Education/Knowledge Part qualified accountant or AAT (D) Experience 3 years' experience of working within a finance function. Providing managers with solutions to financial problems. Demonstrable experience in using financial systems Producing budgets, forecasts and monthly management accounts, including variance analysis. Proven written and verbal communication skills, including with managers. IT literate Skills/Abilities Ability to model required behaviours Dynamic, energetic and enthusiastic approach to work Ability to identify issues at an early stage and highlight potential risks to budget holders, FBM's and ADF. Circumstances Flexibility in working hours and location, as per contract of employment. Travel to services including some overnight stays. Managing Diversity Able to recognise the unique potential that individuals from differing backgrounds, experiences and perspectives bring to Barnardo's. Barnardo's Basis and Values Ability to work within Barnardo's basis and values, together with a commitment to and an understanding of equality and diversity. Please see the attached role profile for further information.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
About us Children's services are responsible for the delivery of high quality services to children and young people, funded through income from local authorities, government agencies, etc., as well as Barnardo's voluntary funds. Family placement (FP) and Employment, Training and Skills (ETS) services, which are known as business lines, are centrally managed and locally delivered. Other services are predominantly delivered in a locality with strong links to local authorities and communities. An Assistant Director of Children's Services leads each locality and is the budget holder for all income and expenditure within it. Localities are grouped into three nations and five English regions, each headed by a Nation or Region Director and supported by an Assistant Director of Finance (ADF). The ADF is responsible for overseeing the financial management of the region / nation and all of its localities. The Assistant Finance Business Managers (AFBM) are responsible for assisting the ADF and the Finance Business Managers (FBM) in providing effective and efficient financial and resource management services. The Finance Officers (FO) provide transactional support to the regional finance team. About the role , The AFBM will assist the Assistant Director Finance and the Finance Business Managers in the development and management of the region/nation and its localities, through the provision of excellent financial analysis, advice and guidance. Provide financial summaries and financial analysis for the ADF and the FBMs. Provide financial analysis, advice and guidance to budget holders. Support the ADF and FBMs in ensuring financial targets are monitored, reported against, variances are addressed and any changes that may impact on the region/nation plan or locality plan are incorporated into the budget, forecast and monthly reports to the ADF and Head of Children's Services Accounting (HoCSA). Support the operational management of the localities' resources including:, Supporting FBMs with budget review including contribution to the annual budget process Supporting FBMs with forecasting, within the financial year and longer term including the uploading of budgets and forecasts Supporting FBMs Monitoring and reporting of financial performance against budgets Supporting FBMs with the provision of financial analysis, advice and guidance to the locality management team, other managers and administrators and Finance Officers Support the FBM in the management of service contracts and tenders including:, Support the FBMs in producing costings and pricing for tenders and contracts Development and maintenance of effective working relationships with local authorities and other agency partners. Preparation of financial reports to funding partners in a mutually agreed format. Process month-end and year-end entries, including accruals, prepayments, journal adjustments, management charges, internal recharges, provision of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation for audit. Maintain cost centres and parent values. Support the development, implementation, monitoring and review all financial and budgetary systems and procedures within localities in accordance with organisation and region/nation requirements. Implement and monitor financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Provide training on financial systems and procedures to ensure that National and Regional requirements are met by locality staff. Complete internal audits and quality assurance checks, as directed in the regional audit programme and undertake special investigations as required. About you Applicants must demonstrate in their application form that they currently use the skills outlined below or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering or in another role. Education/Knowledge Part qualified accountant or AAT (D) Experience 3 years' experience of working within a finance function. Providing managers with solutions to financial problems. Demonstrable experience in using financial systems Producing budgets, forecasts and monthly management accounts, including variance analysis. Proven written and verbal communication skills, including with managers. IT literate Skills/Abilities Ability to model required behaviours Dynamic, energetic and enthusiastic approach to work Ability to identify issues at an early stage and highlight potential risks to budget holders, FBM's and ADF. Circumstances Flexibility in working hours and location, as per contract of employment. Travel to services including some overnight stays. Managing Diversity Able to recognise the unique potential that individuals from differing backgrounds, experiences and perspectives bring to Barnardo's. Barnardo's Basis and Values Ability to work within Barnardo's basis and values, together with a commitment to and an understanding of equality and diversity. Please see the attached role profile for further information.
Role Overview: A key role within the commercial team requiring a commercially astute commercial professional with a proven track record of business partnering, managing and developing a team, analysing complex data and managing work in progress and cashflow whilst acting as a conduit between the finance function and the business s operational team. Responsibilities Commercial and Financial Management Cost Value Reconciliations- understand and explain all elements of the CVR Weekly P&L development work with the Commercial Director and Finance Director to compile accurate weekly P&Ls Management of Application for Payment to the Client Management of Assessment of AfPs for Subcontractors Accountability for conversion of WIP into Applications, and ultimately to cash receipts Lead on maximising value and minimising costs for the project Development of forecast of monthly, quarterly and annual revenue and budgets Reporting Actuals v Budget Capture of full value and conversion to cash Minimise WIP/Debt position regularly reporting current position against internal KPIs Minimise/mitigate total risk exposure Maintain the integrity of data throughout the process of applications, variations, DFEs, rejections, invoicing, work in progress and billing Work with internal departments to develop automated system improvements, integration and reporting tools to manage the integrity of data. Manage the end to end billing process from WIP to cash Contract Management Ensuring all contract requirements are strictly adhered to by the commercial/delivery teams Early identification of risks leading to impact/likelihood mitigation or reduction Management of the NEC3 ECC or TSC contracts with the client Robust EWN management Managing notification and quotations of CEs leading to cost and time recovery Management of the Cl.31 programme with the Operations team Lead and guide the operations team to adhere to all contractual requirements Manage subcontractors Administration of contracts, ensuring all delay damages/financial risk is mitigated prior to disputes .arising Dispute avoidance/management Subcontracted Works Management and oversight of the subcontractor applications/invoicing process, whilst assuring the costs incurred Regularly review the approved supply chain and ensure best value, including negotiation and award of subcontracts using the appropriate suite of orders Maintain an oversight of subcontracted works through to completion of billing Support processing and on-boarding of new sub-contractors. Gathering the relevant information and documentation from sub-contractor and completing pre-evaluation questionnaires Management and Development Manage and develop a talented but inexperienced team Work with wider Commercial team to embed consistent processes and ways of working Skills, Qualifications & Experience Financial Management Understanding and Experience Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified through demonstrable experience Data management and analysis IT Strong Excel skills with ability to build and maintain complex business models and analyse large amounts of data Self-motivation, passion and a driven can do attitude Be collaborative and forward-thinking; maintaining a healthy knowledge of industrychanges and technology advancements Challenge the status quo Excellent communication skills with ability to influence internal stakeholders and external clients Experience working under NEC 3/4 contracts preferred Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays 3x life assurance Employee Assistance Program (discount from high street retailers) Private healthcare Free eye test vouchers Employee referral scheme Pure Gym discount Virgin Media - 'My Rates' discount Occupational Health Access to apprenticeships
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Role Overview: A key role within the commercial team requiring a commercially astute commercial professional with a proven track record of business partnering, managing and developing a team, analysing complex data and managing work in progress and cashflow whilst acting as a conduit between the finance function and the business s operational team. Responsibilities Commercial and Financial Management Cost Value Reconciliations- understand and explain all elements of the CVR Weekly P&L development work with the Commercial Director and Finance Director to compile accurate weekly P&Ls Management of Application for Payment to the Client Management of Assessment of AfPs for Subcontractors Accountability for conversion of WIP into Applications, and ultimately to cash receipts Lead on maximising value and minimising costs for the project Development of forecast of monthly, quarterly and annual revenue and budgets Reporting Actuals v Budget Capture of full value and conversion to cash Minimise WIP/Debt position regularly reporting current position against internal KPIs Minimise/mitigate total risk exposure Maintain the integrity of data throughout the process of applications, variations, DFEs, rejections, invoicing, work in progress and billing Work with internal departments to develop automated system improvements, integration and reporting tools to manage the integrity of data. Manage the end to end billing process from WIP to cash Contract Management Ensuring all contract requirements are strictly adhered to by the commercial/delivery teams Early identification of risks leading to impact/likelihood mitigation or reduction Management of the NEC3 ECC or TSC contracts with the client Robust EWN management Managing notification and quotations of CEs leading to cost and time recovery Management of the Cl.31 programme with the Operations team Lead and guide the operations team to adhere to all contractual requirements Manage subcontractors Administration of contracts, ensuring all delay damages/financial risk is mitigated prior to disputes .arising Dispute avoidance/management Subcontracted Works Management and oversight of the subcontractor applications/invoicing process, whilst assuring the costs incurred Regularly review the approved supply chain and ensure best value, including negotiation and award of subcontracts using the appropriate suite of orders Maintain an oversight of subcontracted works through to completion of billing Support processing and on-boarding of new sub-contractors. Gathering the relevant information and documentation from sub-contractor and completing pre-evaluation questionnaires Management and Development Manage and develop a talented but inexperienced team Work with wider Commercial team to embed consistent processes and ways of working Skills, Qualifications & Experience Financial Management Understanding and Experience Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified through demonstrable experience Data management and analysis IT Strong Excel skills with ability to build and maintain complex business models and analyse large amounts of data Self-motivation, passion and a driven can do attitude Be collaborative and forward-thinking; maintaining a healthy knowledge of industrychanges and technology advancements Challenge the status quo Excellent communication skills with ability to influence internal stakeholders and external clients Experience working under NEC 3/4 contracts preferred Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays 3x life assurance Employee Assistance Program (discount from high street retailers) Private healthcare Free eye test vouchers Employee referral scheme Pure Gym discount Virgin Media - 'My Rates' discount Occupational Health Access to apprenticeships