Role: Test Manager Location: Merseyside (Remote Working) 2 Months Contract (Initially) Inside IR35 - (Flexible Rate) We are working with our client, a leading organization who are seeking an experienced Test Manager to join their Working Safely programme. The Test Manager will be responsible for: *Developing a test strategy and process that can be adopted for all projects requiring a GDS assessment *Managing and conduct functional and non-functional testing of the service. *Managing user acceptance testing ensuring service is usable and free of bugs and defects. *Advising and guiding colleagues as well as provide support for development team, including the Business Analyst, Project Manager, User Researcher, UX Designer, Content Designer and Service Manager *Working to conduct accessibility testing to ensure the digital service meets appropriate standards such as WCAG2.1 *Working to onboard and manage a 3rd party supplier to conduct vulnerability and penetration testing *Producing test reports and metrics The successful Test Manager must possess: *Strong Test Management/Lead experience *Demonstrable experience in leading testing on software development life cycle (SDLC) *Experience in automation testing, tools and/or continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), PVT, OAT. *Demonstrable experience working with government digital standards (GDS) and web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) is key *Active SC clearance is essential Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations.
Jan 26, 2021
Contractor
Role: Test Manager Location: Merseyside (Remote Working) 2 Months Contract (Initially) Inside IR35 - (Flexible Rate) We are working with our client, a leading organization who are seeking an experienced Test Manager to join their Working Safely programme. The Test Manager will be responsible for: *Developing a test strategy and process that can be adopted for all projects requiring a GDS assessment *Managing and conduct functional and non-functional testing of the service. *Managing user acceptance testing ensuring service is usable and free of bugs and defects. *Advising and guiding colleagues as well as provide support for development team, including the Business Analyst, Project Manager, User Researcher, UX Designer, Content Designer and Service Manager *Working to conduct accessibility testing to ensure the digital service meets appropriate standards such as WCAG2.1 *Working to onboard and manage a 3rd party supplier to conduct vulnerability and penetration testing *Producing test reports and metrics The successful Test Manager must possess: *Strong Test Management/Lead experience *Demonstrable experience in leading testing on software development life cycle (SDLC) *Experience in automation testing, tools and/or continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), PVT, OAT. *Demonstrable experience working with government digital standards (GDS) and web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) is key *Active SC clearance is essential Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations.
Job Purpose This role brings the voices of smaller grassroots organisations, and the low income families they support, into the policy and influencing space to improve policy and practice responses to child poverty across the capital. You will lead the network in collaborative efforts, sharing information and good practice to contribute to tackling child poverty. Key responsibilities and tasks To listen to the voices of Londoners with lived experience of poverty and develop strategic plans that amplify their priorities To manage the 4in10 project budget (and to secure external funding for the continuation of 4in10's programme work in London past March 2023) To implement the project management plan for 4in10 to address the key child poverty issues London faces To line manage the 4in10 team to support the delivery of the project - two members of staff funded by City Bridge Trust To establish a strong profile for the 4in10 project through production of publicity material, strong press coverage, website and production of 4in10 members newsletters on child poverty in London To represent the project and campaign at high level decision-making groups assembled in London To develop and run campaigns to engage the public, voluntary sector and London policy makers in taking action on child poverty, including running London Challenge Poverty Week To develop and run good practice workshops and training for community and voluntary sector organisations and Local Authorities and policy makers in London To undertake research and policy projects to demonstrate how the key drivers of child poverty in London can be tackled by organisations, local and regional governments and businesses To engage with London Boroughs and provide support to ensure engagement of the voluntary and community sector, and children and young people in developing anti-child poverty strategies To implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for the 4in10 project and ensure the project complies with donor monitoring and reporting requirements Other relevant activities including: Playing an active role in achieving the ambitions of the Children England strategic plan Meeting regularly with other staff, working as a team, sharing 'what works' and providing feedback to Children England to inform future work and influence voluntary and statutory partners Monitoring and evaluating the impact of the work including providing regular reports and collecting monitoring and evaluation data as required for funders and trustees Participating in training, supervision and team meetings as requested Person Specification We want this post holder to approach their work with a commitment to: Meet people where they are Be respectful Listen to the community Build trust and relationships. Get the word out about the challenges of living on a low income in a non-stigmatizing manner. Offer network support in a variety of locations and occasionally outside of normal office hours and travel across the capital We require the following experience, knowledge and skills Experience Minimum of three years' experience within children, young people, family / parenting organisations Experience of managing staff or volunteers.Experience of policy, campaigning and undertaking or commissioning research Experience of collaborative working with service providers and / or infrastructure voluntary and community sector organisations. Experience of establishing or actively participating in voluntary sector or other types of coalitions or networks. Experience of developing and / or delivering short training courses Knowledge & skills A high level of knowledge of current government policies and agendas on child poverty including, legislation and trends affecting the children, young people and families voluntary and community sector A good understanding of the child poverty policy context within the region, regional structures and developments, and voluntary and community sector engagement in them. Clear understanding of the needs and challenges facing London's voluntary sector, and the impacts of poverty on the capital's families. Previous experience of networking, advocacy and community capacity building work. An ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the team, and community partners at various levels and to work with enthusiasm to identify and improve ways for the network to support them Facilitation and training skills. Ability to manage competing agendas Knowledge of how best to use digital communication tools to perform this type of role and experience with basic programmes such as Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Twitter and website administration.Evidence of the ability to be proactive and work on your own initiative to tight deadlines excellent written and verbal communication skills Child / young person centred approach, upholding children's rights. Commitment to work in ways which challenge discrimination and disadvantage We are #OpenToAll We believe the voluntary sector should be as open and accessible as possible to people with the passion and skill to contribute, so we do not specify a degree, or particular qualification as a requirement for this role. In addition All staff must be willing to take advantage of appropriate training and development opportunities. All staff must be willing to abide by the Health and Safety and other policies of Children England, and be prepared to challenge discrimination in the workplace and the wider world. Further information Children England has a small staff team and everyone is expected to work together as a team, contributing to shared tasks as well as taking personal responsibility for their own area of work. All members of staff and volunteers are expected to work in a manner consistent with the agreed Statement of Values and Principles which underpins the work of Children England. This includes a requirement to maintain confidentiality. All costs, expenses and travel will be reimbursed for duties undertaken - as per our expense policy. Annual leave: 28 days, three of which must be taken over the Christmas / New Year period. Pension - Offered at 9% of salary (not including London Weighting element) into a personal pension plan.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Job Purpose This role brings the voices of smaller grassroots organisations, and the low income families they support, into the policy and influencing space to improve policy and practice responses to child poverty across the capital. You will lead the network in collaborative efforts, sharing information and good practice to contribute to tackling child poverty. Key responsibilities and tasks To listen to the voices of Londoners with lived experience of poverty and develop strategic plans that amplify their priorities To manage the 4in10 project budget (and to secure external funding for the continuation of 4in10's programme work in London past March 2023) To implement the project management plan for 4in10 to address the key child poverty issues London faces To line manage the 4in10 team to support the delivery of the project - two members of staff funded by City Bridge Trust To establish a strong profile for the 4in10 project through production of publicity material, strong press coverage, website and production of 4in10 members newsletters on child poverty in London To represent the project and campaign at high level decision-making groups assembled in London To develop and run campaigns to engage the public, voluntary sector and London policy makers in taking action on child poverty, including running London Challenge Poverty Week To develop and run good practice workshops and training for community and voluntary sector organisations and Local Authorities and policy makers in London To undertake research and policy projects to demonstrate how the key drivers of child poverty in London can be tackled by organisations, local and regional governments and businesses To engage with London Boroughs and provide support to ensure engagement of the voluntary and community sector, and children and young people in developing anti-child poverty strategies To implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for the 4in10 project and ensure the project complies with donor monitoring and reporting requirements Other relevant activities including: Playing an active role in achieving the ambitions of the Children England strategic plan Meeting regularly with other staff, working as a team, sharing 'what works' and providing feedback to Children England to inform future work and influence voluntary and statutory partners Monitoring and evaluating the impact of the work including providing regular reports and collecting monitoring and evaluation data as required for funders and trustees Participating in training, supervision and team meetings as requested Person Specification We want this post holder to approach their work with a commitment to: Meet people where they are Be respectful Listen to the community Build trust and relationships. Get the word out about the challenges of living on a low income in a non-stigmatizing manner. Offer network support in a variety of locations and occasionally outside of normal office hours and travel across the capital We require the following experience, knowledge and skills Experience Minimum of three years' experience within children, young people, family / parenting organisations Experience of managing staff or volunteers.Experience of policy, campaigning and undertaking or commissioning research Experience of collaborative working with service providers and / or infrastructure voluntary and community sector organisations. Experience of establishing or actively participating in voluntary sector or other types of coalitions or networks. Experience of developing and / or delivering short training courses Knowledge & skills A high level of knowledge of current government policies and agendas on child poverty including, legislation and trends affecting the children, young people and families voluntary and community sector A good understanding of the child poverty policy context within the region, regional structures and developments, and voluntary and community sector engagement in them. Clear understanding of the needs and challenges facing London's voluntary sector, and the impacts of poverty on the capital's families. Previous experience of networking, advocacy and community capacity building work. An ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the team, and community partners at various levels and to work with enthusiasm to identify and improve ways for the network to support them Facilitation and training skills. Ability to manage competing agendas Knowledge of how best to use digital communication tools to perform this type of role and experience with basic programmes such as Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Twitter and website administration.Evidence of the ability to be proactive and work on your own initiative to tight deadlines excellent written and verbal communication skills Child / young person centred approach, upholding children's rights. Commitment to work in ways which challenge discrimination and disadvantage We are #OpenToAll We believe the voluntary sector should be as open and accessible as possible to people with the passion and skill to contribute, so we do not specify a degree, or particular qualification as a requirement for this role. In addition All staff must be willing to take advantage of appropriate training and development opportunities. All staff must be willing to abide by the Health and Safety and other policies of Children England, and be prepared to challenge discrimination in the workplace and the wider world. Further information Children England has a small staff team and everyone is expected to work together as a team, contributing to shared tasks as well as taking personal responsibility for their own area of work. All members of staff and volunteers are expected to work in a manner consistent with the agreed Statement of Values and Principles which underpins the work of Children England. This includes a requirement to maintain confidentiality. All costs, expenses and travel will be reimbursed for duties undertaken - as per our expense policy. Annual leave: 28 days, three of which must be taken over the Christmas / New Year period. Pension - Offered at 9% of salary (not including London Weighting element) into a personal pension plan.
Technical Test Architect / Consultant Sogeti UK, Part of the Capgemini Group Join a world-leading IT consultancy and thought leader within the software testing field Base Location - You can choose from either; London / Birmingham / Bristol / Manchester About Sogeti and the Capgemini Group Sogeti UK is renowned for being the Testing & Quality Assurance specialists and we're looking for talented individuals with a passion for quality assurance and testing who want to join a market leading Digital Assurance and Quality Engineering organization as consultants. You'll help grow our expert testing capabilities as we expand our family of testing professionals and maintain our position as a "Leader" of Next-Generation Software Testing Services (As of 2019, reported by NelsonHall). Globally, Sogeti is part of the Capgemini Group, Sogeti operates in more than 100 locations globally. Working closely with clients and partners to take full advantage of the opportunities of technology, Sogeti combines agility and speed of implementation to tailor innovative future-focused solutions in Digital Assurance and Testing, Cloud and Cybersecurity, all fuelled by AI and automation. Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The Group is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of clients' opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Building on its strong 50-year+ heritage and deep industry-specific expertise, Capgemini enables organizations to realize their business ambitions through an array of services from strategy to operations. Capgemini is driven by the conviction that the business value of technology comes from and through people. Today, it is a multicultural company of 270,000 team members in almost 50 countries. With Altran, the Group reported 2019 combined revenues of €17billion. Our Inclusive Culture Sogeti positively encourages applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Capgemini won the 'Best Tech Employer' at the Women in Tech Employer Awards 2020. Capgemini is also ranked in the Top 100 employers in the latest Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and we are recognised as one of the Top 75 employers in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2020. The Role As a Sogeti UK consultant, you will be part of the Testing & Quality Assurance specialists and represent Sogeti by providing expert solutions to our customers to help us maintain our position as a leader in the market. You will work on different client sites in a range of industries that include; well known global brands, government, finance, insurance, aerospace and media/digital. You will gain exposure to a variety of tools and technologies that will allow you to continuously develop as a subject matter expert in testing. As a Technical Test Architect / Consultant at Sogeti, you can:- Work with the latest testing tools and upskill in different technologies through our work on various customer sites. Work onsite, representing the global Sogeti brand with a range of customers to gain invaluable experience, quickly. Customers include well known global grands, government, finance, insurance, aerospace and media/digital. Gain experience within a market leader in Next-Generation Software Testing Services. Have a genuine and transparent career path mapped out; We prefer to promote from within rather than recruit externally so you'll have every opportunity to develop. Develop yourself with continuous learning and development by providing you the tools and support to drive your own career in the direction you want! As a Technical Test Architect / Consultant, we're looking for:- You will have experience of taking ownership/accountability for the delivery of technical test projects including elements of automation, performance and DevOps. Experience of creating and maintaining technical implementation strategies and creating delivery plans. Ability to be hands on with delivering technical test solutions, if required, and to show what good delivery looks like. High level knowledge of automation tools such as Selenium, UFT, eggPlant or Tosca to lead customer conversations and guide more junior team members; familiar with open source tools that are available. Understanding of performance tools such as JMeter, BlazeMeter, Gatling and Performance Tester is beneficial. Knowledge of Test Design using approaches such as BDD, TDD, or ATDD using standard frameworks such as Cucumber-SpecFlow. Experience of working in Agile or DevOps environments including knowledge of continuous integration, continuous deployment and the tooling used to support these activities, such as Jenkins. Previous development experience with an OOP language (such as Java, C# or Python) is a benefit. Test management experience working for a consultancy. Technical test managers who have worked in a commercial environment, who are still hands on technical testing. Experience of managing KPIs in test automation is preferred. Exposure to implementing test environments in the Cloud. Flexibility on travel / work locations during the working week. ISEB / ISTQB or equivalent certification in testing at foundation level or above.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Technical Test Architect / Consultant Sogeti UK, Part of the Capgemini Group Join a world-leading IT consultancy and thought leader within the software testing field Base Location - You can choose from either; London / Birmingham / Bristol / Manchester About Sogeti and the Capgemini Group Sogeti UK is renowned for being the Testing & Quality Assurance specialists and we're looking for talented individuals with a passion for quality assurance and testing who want to join a market leading Digital Assurance and Quality Engineering organization as consultants. You'll help grow our expert testing capabilities as we expand our family of testing professionals and maintain our position as a "Leader" of Next-Generation Software Testing Services (As of 2019, reported by NelsonHall). Globally, Sogeti is part of the Capgemini Group, Sogeti operates in more than 100 locations globally. Working closely with clients and partners to take full advantage of the opportunities of technology, Sogeti combines agility and speed of implementation to tailor innovative future-focused solutions in Digital Assurance and Testing, Cloud and Cybersecurity, all fuelled by AI and automation. Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The Group is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of clients' opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Building on its strong 50-year+ heritage and deep industry-specific expertise, Capgemini enables organizations to realize their business ambitions through an array of services from strategy to operations. Capgemini is driven by the conviction that the business value of technology comes from and through people. Today, it is a multicultural company of 270,000 team members in almost 50 countries. With Altran, the Group reported 2019 combined revenues of €17billion. Our Inclusive Culture Sogeti positively encourages applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Capgemini won the 'Best Tech Employer' at the Women in Tech Employer Awards 2020. Capgemini is also ranked in the Top 100 employers in the latest Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and we are recognised as one of the Top 75 employers in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2020. The Role As a Sogeti UK consultant, you will be part of the Testing & Quality Assurance specialists and represent Sogeti by providing expert solutions to our customers to help us maintain our position as a leader in the market. You will work on different client sites in a range of industries that include; well known global brands, government, finance, insurance, aerospace and media/digital. You will gain exposure to a variety of tools and technologies that will allow you to continuously develop as a subject matter expert in testing. As a Technical Test Architect / Consultant at Sogeti, you can:- Work with the latest testing tools and upskill in different technologies through our work on various customer sites. Work onsite, representing the global Sogeti brand with a range of customers to gain invaluable experience, quickly. Customers include well known global grands, government, finance, insurance, aerospace and media/digital. Gain experience within a market leader in Next-Generation Software Testing Services. Have a genuine and transparent career path mapped out; We prefer to promote from within rather than recruit externally so you'll have every opportunity to develop. Develop yourself with continuous learning and development by providing you the tools and support to drive your own career in the direction you want! As a Technical Test Architect / Consultant, we're looking for:- You will have experience of taking ownership/accountability for the delivery of technical test projects including elements of automation, performance and DevOps. Experience of creating and maintaining technical implementation strategies and creating delivery plans. Ability to be hands on with delivering technical test solutions, if required, and to show what good delivery looks like. High level knowledge of automation tools such as Selenium, UFT, eggPlant or Tosca to lead customer conversations and guide more junior team members; familiar with open source tools that are available. Understanding of performance tools such as JMeter, BlazeMeter, Gatling and Performance Tester is beneficial. Knowledge of Test Design using approaches such as BDD, TDD, or ATDD using standard frameworks such as Cucumber-SpecFlow. Experience of working in Agile or DevOps environments including knowledge of continuous integration, continuous deployment and the tooling used to support these activities, such as Jenkins. Previous development experience with an OOP language (such as Java, C# or Python) is a benefit. Test management experience working for a consultancy. Technical test managers who have worked in a commercial environment, who are still hands on technical testing. Experience of managing KPIs in test automation is preferred. Exposure to implementing test environments in the Cloud. Flexibility on travel / work locations during the working week. ISEB / ISTQB or equivalent certification in testing at foundation level or above.
Installations Project Manager - EV Charging Field based with National Travel (no preference on home location) Up to £50,000 + bonus + car/allowance + benefits Introduction: Astute are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a technical background in EV Charge Point (EVCP) installations. Working for a major player in the Power sector, this role will be pivotal in spearheading solutions for major fleet operators and large commercial clients. Overseeing the full lifecycle and delivery of projects across the country. This is a key position in the organisation and for enabling zero-carbon goals for the future of the business. This role is home based, UK wide, and will require extensive travel to client sites around the country. Role & Responsibilities: Reporting to the Asset Solutions Lead, as Installations Project Manager you will be responsible for: Ensure that EV installations are designed optimally and meet the client's requirements, and are cost effective Ensure all H&S (Health & Safety) and regulatory compliance are adhered to Ensure that all standards, policies, and environmental plans are compliant with legislation Carry out EV Charge Point site surveys to ensure accurate design and pricing of EV installations Find appropriate Electric Vehicle Charge Point solutions and address all challenges by adding value at every opportunity Continually improve best practices across all areas of Project Management and EV installation processes Lead, mentor and develop a team of Site Engineers to support the EV Installation business Actively participate in the development of the EV and wider energy services of the business Skills and Qualifications: We are looking for an Installations Project Manager with the following: Extensive experience in the Installation, Maintenance or Design of EV charging equipment Hands on experience with installation, commissioning, and servicing of EVCP's Strong organisational and teamwork skills A proactive approach with an ability to learn new technologies A proven understanding of all H&S regulations, policies, standards, and legislation Knowledge of 'The Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation' (IET) Other suitable skills as an Installations Project Manager: These are not essential skills. Knowledge of Electrical Design Systems Experience in LV and HV projects Auditing qualification Qualifications: 17 th or 18 th Edition Wiring Regulations A higher qualification in Electrical, Electronic or Systems Engineering A Full UK Driving Licence Salary & Package: A salary of up to £50K depending on experience Company Car or Car Allowance Up to 15% performance related bonus Pension scheme with double employer contribution up to 5% This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in the EV Charging industry to step into a senior role and grow & develop within the business, or a seasoned Project Manager to become a subject matter expert and assist in leading the business to reach its goals within the EVCP market. How to Apply: If you are interested in the position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to or ring and ask to speak to Stuart Clark. Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Installations Project Manager - EV Charging Field based with National Travel (no preference on home location) Up to £50,000 + bonus + car/allowance + benefits Introduction: Astute are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a technical background in EV Charge Point (EVCP) installations. Working for a major player in the Power sector, this role will be pivotal in spearheading solutions for major fleet operators and large commercial clients. Overseeing the full lifecycle and delivery of projects across the country. This is a key position in the organisation and for enabling zero-carbon goals for the future of the business. This role is home based, UK wide, and will require extensive travel to client sites around the country. Role & Responsibilities: Reporting to the Asset Solutions Lead, as Installations Project Manager you will be responsible for: Ensure that EV installations are designed optimally and meet the client's requirements, and are cost effective Ensure all H&S (Health & Safety) and regulatory compliance are adhered to Ensure that all standards, policies, and environmental plans are compliant with legislation Carry out EV Charge Point site surveys to ensure accurate design and pricing of EV installations Find appropriate Electric Vehicle Charge Point solutions and address all challenges by adding value at every opportunity Continually improve best practices across all areas of Project Management and EV installation processes Lead, mentor and develop a team of Site Engineers to support the EV Installation business Actively participate in the development of the EV and wider energy services of the business Skills and Qualifications: We are looking for an Installations Project Manager with the following: Extensive experience in the Installation, Maintenance or Design of EV charging equipment Hands on experience with installation, commissioning, and servicing of EVCP's Strong organisational and teamwork skills A proactive approach with an ability to learn new technologies A proven understanding of all H&S regulations, policies, standards, and legislation Knowledge of 'The Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation' (IET) Other suitable skills as an Installations Project Manager: These are not essential skills. Knowledge of Electrical Design Systems Experience in LV and HV projects Auditing qualification Qualifications: 17 th or 18 th Edition Wiring Regulations A higher qualification in Electrical, Electronic or Systems Engineering A Full UK Driving Licence Salary & Package: A salary of up to £50K depending on experience Company Car or Car Allowance Up to 15% performance related bonus Pension scheme with double employer contribution up to 5% This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in the EV Charging industry to step into a senior role and grow & develop within the business, or a seasoned Project Manager to become a subject matter expert and assist in leading the business to reach its goals within the EVCP market. How to Apply: If you are interested in the position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to or ring and ask to speak to Stuart Clark. Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
In line with the Care Quality Commission estates strategy, we are planning to move our London office from 151 Buckingham Palace Road to 2 Redman Place, Stratford, East London in late 2020. Are you committed to helping us regulate health and social care within England? We are looking for individuals who are caring, demonstrate integrity, work well as part of a team and always strive for excellence in everything they do. Help us make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and encourage care services to improve. Let us tell you a little bit about the role.... Recently we successfully migrated most of our applications to cloud to accelerate our transformation journey and we are going through most exciting transformation journey to make CQC an even more effective regulator of health and adult social care. This role is about translating business thinking into technical designs, ensuring that the solutions are aligned to organisational strategy and objectives. You'll ensure a project's architecture and technical design meets user and business needs whilst conforming to time and budget constraints. You will thrive using Agile - and other - methods, have a good understanding of 'service design' and enjoy working collaboratively with departments and multidisciplinary teams. What we're looking for from you... Main Responsibilities: Use advanced theoretical and practical skills acquired through experience, specialist training and applied research to design and deliver robust, resilient, fit-for-purpose technology design aligned to user-needs Work across the Digital function developing and assuring the solution design to meet user needs in line with business strategy and digital transformation efforts. Develop a strategic and technical roadmap including architecture transition states for the implementation of new services, their integration with legacy and the decommissioning of replaced solutions Design technical services or plan system integration, selecting and designing necessary platforms and technologies to meet project requirements and user needs Lead evaluation, design and analysis of CQC wide solutions and propose solution recommendations and alternatives to satisfy customer needs Support the design and transition from legacy technologies/brownfield estates to modern, flexible and scalable architectures Encourage communication across development teams to identify strategic requirements and dependencies Designing the End to End solutions that will span across multiple business and technical domains including (Hosting, Data, Application, Integration and security) Enable a positive technical culture, applying agile methods to development and completing quality assurance practices Closely work with Business Analysts and Product managers to build the requirements. Advise product managers on the estimated effort and technical implications of current user stories, as well as those in the backlog Working closely with multiple stakeholders including external suppliers to deliver the End to End solutions. Essential Skills and Experience: Experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area and educated to degree level or Master's level (desirable) Specialist knowledge in technology, business strategy and operations to deliver a scalable solution supporting the CQC Extensive specialist knowledge in a range of technical delivery, end user design and business strategy acquired through qualifications/professional accreditation or equivalent experience in technically specialist disciplines Expert knowledge of cloud solution architecture including expertise in Microsoft Azure including Azure Architect Design, Azure Cloud infrastructure, Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Identity & security and Power platform Expert knowledge of loosely coupled, highly cohesive micro-services architecture and APIs including Azure Integration services Expert in data warehousing, business intelligence and/or management information reporting, preferably with knowledge in underlying data structures required to support healthcare Specialist knowledge in a range of technologies including, by way of example: Azure Architect Design and Azure Architect Technologies IDAM services (MS AD services) Modern Data Platforms Dynamics 365 & Sharepoint online SaaS packages Azure CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, Jenkins Reuse of existing open source government developments e.g. Github repositories. Azure Integration services & Mulesoft ESB Excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly and effectively manage the expectations of system users; Strong technical leadership and ability to provide direction to delivery team members and developers Ability to present technical concepts, analysis and solutions to a wide technical as well as non-technical audience to insure broad adoption of the overall data architectural plan Desirable skills Expertise of TOGAF as an architectural framework Closing date: Sunday 7th February 2021 at 11.59pm
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
In line with the Care Quality Commission estates strategy, we are planning to move our London office from 151 Buckingham Palace Road to 2 Redman Place, Stratford, East London in late 2020. Are you committed to helping us regulate health and social care within England? We are looking for individuals who are caring, demonstrate integrity, work well as part of a team and always strive for excellence in everything they do. Help us make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and encourage care services to improve. Let us tell you a little bit about the role.... Recently we successfully migrated most of our applications to cloud to accelerate our transformation journey and we are going through most exciting transformation journey to make CQC an even more effective regulator of health and adult social care. This role is about translating business thinking into technical designs, ensuring that the solutions are aligned to organisational strategy and objectives. You'll ensure a project's architecture and technical design meets user and business needs whilst conforming to time and budget constraints. You will thrive using Agile - and other - methods, have a good understanding of 'service design' and enjoy working collaboratively with departments and multidisciplinary teams. What we're looking for from you... Main Responsibilities: Use advanced theoretical and practical skills acquired through experience, specialist training and applied research to design and deliver robust, resilient, fit-for-purpose technology design aligned to user-needs Work across the Digital function developing and assuring the solution design to meet user needs in line with business strategy and digital transformation efforts. Develop a strategic and technical roadmap including architecture transition states for the implementation of new services, their integration with legacy and the decommissioning of replaced solutions Design technical services or plan system integration, selecting and designing necessary platforms and technologies to meet project requirements and user needs Lead evaluation, design and analysis of CQC wide solutions and propose solution recommendations and alternatives to satisfy customer needs Support the design and transition from legacy technologies/brownfield estates to modern, flexible and scalable architectures Encourage communication across development teams to identify strategic requirements and dependencies Designing the End to End solutions that will span across multiple business and technical domains including (Hosting, Data, Application, Integration and security) Enable a positive technical culture, applying agile methods to development and completing quality assurance practices Closely work with Business Analysts and Product managers to build the requirements. Advise product managers on the estimated effort and technical implications of current user stories, as well as those in the backlog Working closely with multiple stakeholders including external suppliers to deliver the End to End solutions. Essential Skills and Experience: Experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area and educated to degree level or Master's level (desirable) Specialist knowledge in technology, business strategy and operations to deliver a scalable solution supporting the CQC Extensive specialist knowledge in a range of technical delivery, end user design and business strategy acquired through qualifications/professional accreditation or equivalent experience in technically specialist disciplines Expert knowledge of cloud solution architecture including expertise in Microsoft Azure including Azure Architect Design, Azure Cloud infrastructure, Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Identity & security and Power platform Expert knowledge of loosely coupled, highly cohesive micro-services architecture and APIs including Azure Integration services Expert in data warehousing, business intelligence and/or management information reporting, preferably with knowledge in underlying data structures required to support healthcare Specialist knowledge in a range of technologies including, by way of example: Azure Architect Design and Azure Architect Technologies IDAM services (MS AD services) Modern Data Platforms Dynamics 365 & Sharepoint online SaaS packages Azure CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, Jenkins Reuse of existing open source government developments e.g. Github repositories. Azure Integration services & Mulesoft ESB Excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly and effectively manage the expectations of system users; Strong technical leadership and ability to provide direction to delivery team members and developers Ability to present technical concepts, analysis and solutions to a wide technical as well as non-technical audience to insure broad adoption of the overall data architectural plan Desirable skills Expertise of TOGAF as an architectural framework Closing date: Sunday 7th February 2021 at 11.59pm
Job Title: IT Project Manager - Software Project Delivery Location: Birmingham Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 This is a new and unique opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager with experience in JIRA and the delivery of bespoke software projects to join a highly innovative and well-established software house. Currently the role is 100% working from home which will change to one day a week in the office when we are post pandemic so we would expect you to be based within and hour to an hour and a half from the centre of Birmingham. The role will eventually develop into mix of software project delivery, reporting and operational management where you will have the opportunity to shape and change how projects are delivered within the business. The company are a leading net zero data analytics software house delivering a multitude of bespoke projects ranging from spotting WW2 bombs under the North Sea to mapping the feasibility of electric car charging points for the whole of the UK to the nearest square cm! You will be tasked with ensuring that products and projects are delivered to match the agreed functionality, spec and finish by coordinating closely with their developers, clients and stakeholders. We need someone to manage, coordinate and report across the whole of our delivery function. You will run all the recurrent business and then become involved in the larger projects as a Project Management function giving you experience of some of the most exciting projects around. You will also manage the reporting for the whole function and deliver that to the management team. You will do far more than just bar charts here, we need you to understand and explain what is going on. Responsibilities and Capabilities: Manage issue and risk Manage and coordinating development tasks and projects Manage, plan and track development tasks Managing and coordinating SAAS implementations both on client site and remotely. Experience: JIRA Experienced Project Manager with Prince 2 - If you have some sort of PM accreditation it will help you organise in a consistent manner. But you must also know that the most valuable Prince 2 skill is to know when not to use it! Experience of managing software development projects ideally including SAAS roll outs. Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Experience in managing issues and risk. You have a background in technology on the project management side. You understand the core elements of development and the interactions of the key stakeholders. You also have an understanding of how teams are managed and coordinated as well as how good projects are structured. You enjoy technology and are stimulated by it but you want to branch out now and start a career in managing the operations of technology. This is your opportunity to start to build those skills, to take that first step. Coburg Banks IT specialise in recruiting in a variety of areas including: Development, IT Support, Programme and Project Management, Business Analysts and Testing as well as mid to senior level IT appointments. We would welcome the opportunity of helping you in your career, so please send a copy of your CV to us
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Job Title: IT Project Manager - Software Project Delivery Location: Birmingham Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 This is a new and unique opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager with experience in JIRA and the delivery of bespoke software projects to join a highly innovative and well-established software house. Currently the role is 100% working from home which will change to one day a week in the office when we are post pandemic so we would expect you to be based within and hour to an hour and a half from the centre of Birmingham. The role will eventually develop into mix of software project delivery, reporting and operational management where you will have the opportunity to shape and change how projects are delivered within the business. The company are a leading net zero data analytics software house delivering a multitude of bespoke projects ranging from spotting WW2 bombs under the North Sea to mapping the feasibility of electric car charging points for the whole of the UK to the nearest square cm! You will be tasked with ensuring that products and projects are delivered to match the agreed functionality, spec and finish by coordinating closely with their developers, clients and stakeholders. We need someone to manage, coordinate and report across the whole of our delivery function. You will run all the recurrent business and then become involved in the larger projects as a Project Management function giving you experience of some of the most exciting projects around. You will also manage the reporting for the whole function and deliver that to the management team. You will do far more than just bar charts here, we need you to understand and explain what is going on. Responsibilities and Capabilities: Manage issue and risk Manage and coordinating development tasks and projects Manage, plan and track development tasks Managing and coordinating SAAS implementations both on client site and remotely. Experience: JIRA Experienced Project Manager with Prince 2 - If you have some sort of PM accreditation it will help you organise in a consistent manner. But you must also know that the most valuable Prince 2 skill is to know when not to use it! Experience of managing software development projects ideally including SAAS roll outs. Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Experience in managing issues and risk. You have a background in technology on the project management side. You understand the core elements of development and the interactions of the key stakeholders. You also have an understanding of how teams are managed and coordinated as well as how good projects are structured. You enjoy technology and are stimulated by it but you want to branch out now and start a career in managing the operations of technology. This is your opportunity to start to build those skills, to take that first step. Coburg Banks IT specialise in recruiting in a variety of areas including: Development, IT Support, Programme and Project Management, Business Analysts and Testing as well as mid to senior level IT appointments. We would welcome the opportunity of helping you in your career, so please send a copy of your CV to us
Siemens Mobility Limited are recruiting for a Manufacturing Manager to join their Rolling Stock overhaul business in Lincoln. You will be responsible for leading and coaching of a team of supervisors and technicians for the safe delivery of the agreed production program ensuring quality is maintained. Working with the customer facing Project Management teams to understand customer requirements and...... click apply for full job details
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Siemens Mobility Limited are recruiting for a Manufacturing Manager to join their Rolling Stock overhaul business in Lincoln. You will be responsible for leading and coaching of a team of supervisors and technicians for the safe delivery of the agreed production program ensuring quality is maintained. Working with the customer facing Project Management teams to understand customer requirements and...... click apply for full job details
We have opportunities across a wide range of disciplines in the Air Domain. We are looking for people with experience in mechanical systems, structures, propulsion, electronics, avionics, power, systems, certification, release to service, weapons, software or support equipment in an air environment. In return, careers within the Air domain offer stability, professional development and the chance to work on high profile and exciting projects, as well as a great work/life balance and an array of other benefits that come with being a member of the Civil Service. As our Air Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of activity against Engineering Management Plans, including engagement with various stakeholders, such as the Aviation Duty Holder, the air regulatory authorities and industry, to ensure systems and equipment are safe by design and remain safe to operate. These roles will be reporting into Management based at AbbeyWood. Our teams are currently working predominantly from home due to COVID-19 restrictions. Under our general conditions we offer flexible working arrangements and we would be happy to discuss these with successful candidates. Please note that some of these posts will be reserved and so require Sole UK Nationals. Responsibilities for DE&S Air Engineering Managers • Manage the delivery of all engineering aspects in area of responsibility as defined in the assignment specification or objectives including managing the acquisition safety aspects • Provide expert advice and guidance in your own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify application risks • Manage the technical requirements for the acquisition life cycle stage of one or more project, programme, service or system • Monitor and implement any governance and assurance policies and procedures to ensure the 'safe & professional' status of the area led • Lead on the development of requirements related to own area of specialism including acceptance plans, performance criteria and draft specifications • Interface with industry as the intelligent customer both in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification of application risks You will have a broad range of skills and engineering experience, and utilise your knowledge of safety regulations, policies and engineering processes and their appropriate application to Air platforms, systems and equipment in order to successfully lead engineering teams. What you will be assessed against To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria: • Hold a relevant Level 4 (or higher) qualification in an engineering related subject or equivalent experience in the aerospace industry. • Demonstrable experience of managing and influencing a variety of senior stakeholders on policy, process and technical risk management. • Demonstrable experience of successfully implementing engineering management plans. • Registration with a relevant Professional Engineering / Science Institute or equivalent body at Incorporated Engineer standard or have the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience to demonstrate this level It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria: • Experience of applying air regulations (in a civil or military aviation environment). • Evidence of maintaining continued professional development and assisting with the development of others. If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies: • Technical Decision Making • Technical Risk Management If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: • Leadership • Communicating and influencing What's in it for you? You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more. Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee's ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. This post is not eligible for relocation allowances. About your team Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S - and it's one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies. Please click the Apply button to apply for DE&S Air Engineering Managers by creating an account and upload your details.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
We have opportunities across a wide range of disciplines in the Air Domain. We are looking for people with experience in mechanical systems, structures, propulsion, electronics, avionics, power, systems, certification, release to service, weapons, software or support equipment in an air environment. In return, careers within the Air domain offer stability, professional development and the chance to work on high profile and exciting projects, as well as a great work/life balance and an array of other benefits that come with being a member of the Civil Service. As our Air Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of activity against Engineering Management Plans, including engagement with various stakeholders, such as the Aviation Duty Holder, the air regulatory authorities and industry, to ensure systems and equipment are safe by design and remain safe to operate. These roles will be reporting into Management based at AbbeyWood. Our teams are currently working predominantly from home due to COVID-19 restrictions. Under our general conditions we offer flexible working arrangements and we would be happy to discuss these with successful candidates. Please note that some of these posts will be reserved and so require Sole UK Nationals. Responsibilities for DE&S Air Engineering Managers • Manage the delivery of all engineering aspects in area of responsibility as defined in the assignment specification or objectives including managing the acquisition safety aspects • Provide expert advice and guidance in your own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify application risks • Manage the technical requirements for the acquisition life cycle stage of one or more project, programme, service or system • Monitor and implement any governance and assurance policies and procedures to ensure the 'safe & professional' status of the area led • Lead on the development of requirements related to own area of specialism including acceptance plans, performance criteria and draft specifications • Interface with industry as the intelligent customer both in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification of application risks You will have a broad range of skills and engineering experience, and utilise your knowledge of safety regulations, policies and engineering processes and their appropriate application to Air platforms, systems and equipment in order to successfully lead engineering teams. What you will be assessed against To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria: • Hold a relevant Level 4 (or higher) qualification in an engineering related subject or equivalent experience in the aerospace industry. • Demonstrable experience of managing and influencing a variety of senior stakeholders on policy, process and technical risk management. • Demonstrable experience of successfully implementing engineering management plans. • Registration with a relevant Professional Engineering / Science Institute or equivalent body at Incorporated Engineer standard or have the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience to demonstrate this level It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria: • Experience of applying air regulations (in a civil or military aviation environment). • Evidence of maintaining continued professional development and assisting with the development of others. If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies: • Technical Decision Making • Technical Risk Management If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours: • Leadership • Communicating and influencing What's in it for you? You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more. Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee's ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. This post is not eligible for relocation allowances. About your team Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S - and it's one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies. Please click the Apply button to apply for DE&S Air Engineering Managers by creating an account and upload your details.
A Leading Children's charity based in London are looking for x2 Associate HRBPs. The Associate HR Business Partner will work with service managers to develop and deliver innovative, best practice HR solutions (to include international HR considerations where required) to meet the organisation's objectives, promote the culture and values that foster a positive employee relations environment and ensure fair and respectful treatment of our employees. Key responsibilities Undertake casework in order to support service managers in resolving issues within reasonable timescales Deliver high quality, customer focused HR services to service managers and other customers that meet needs and requirements. Research, develop and implement innovative HR policies and practices that meet organisation requirements, comply with legislation and contribution to development of organisation and HR Strategy to include international HR considerations. Build and develop strong working partnerships Develop and implement appropriate HR solutions Contributes to the development of the People & Culture Strategy Person specification Knowledge of professional HR practice and procedure gained through significant operational application and delivery which includes demonstrable knowledge of the latest developments and thinking in people management policy and practice. Evidence of working knowledge and practical application of employment legislation and trends, to include evidence of its interpretation and application in the resolution of complex people matters, and the interpretation and application of new legislation. Evidence of ability to research, develop and implement HR policies and practices that drive delivery of organisation priorities. Evidence of planning, organising and prioritisation skills to include management of conflicting priorities and working to tight timescales in order to consistently deliver to time and quality Evidence of accomplished leadership skills bringing energy and focus to priorities to include ability to drive delivery through others Evidence of project management skills and application in order to manage delivery of a range of large and/or complex projects. Evidence of coaching skills and application to coach and support service managers as well as supporting colleagues on complex matters. Evidence of analytical skills to include the ability to produce and present clearly articulated, well-structured, concise reports and presentations including the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data in order to inform and influence.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
A Leading Children's charity based in London are looking for x2 Associate HRBPs. The Associate HR Business Partner will work with service managers to develop and deliver innovative, best practice HR solutions (to include international HR considerations where required) to meet the organisation's objectives, promote the culture and values that foster a positive employee relations environment and ensure fair and respectful treatment of our employees. Key responsibilities Undertake casework in order to support service managers in resolving issues within reasonable timescales Deliver high quality, customer focused HR services to service managers and other customers that meet needs and requirements. Research, develop and implement innovative HR policies and practices that meet organisation requirements, comply with legislation and contribution to development of organisation and HR Strategy to include international HR considerations. Build and develop strong working partnerships Develop and implement appropriate HR solutions Contributes to the development of the People & Culture Strategy Person specification Knowledge of professional HR practice and procedure gained through significant operational application and delivery which includes demonstrable knowledge of the latest developments and thinking in people management policy and practice. Evidence of working knowledge and practical application of employment legislation and trends, to include evidence of its interpretation and application in the resolution of complex people matters, and the interpretation and application of new legislation. Evidence of ability to research, develop and implement HR policies and practices that drive delivery of organisation priorities. Evidence of planning, organising and prioritisation skills to include management of conflicting priorities and working to tight timescales in order to consistently deliver to time and quality Evidence of accomplished leadership skills bringing energy and focus to priorities to include ability to drive delivery through others Evidence of project management skills and application in order to manage delivery of a range of large and/or complex projects. Evidence of coaching skills and application to coach and support service managers as well as supporting colleagues on complex matters. Evidence of analytical skills to include the ability to produce and present clearly articulated, well-structured, concise reports and presentations including the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data in order to inform and influence.
We are thrilled to be recruiting for this exciting opportunity. Our client would like an Assistant Development Manager to join their growing team. If you think you match the criteria below, we would be delighted to hear from you! Role: Assistant Development Manager (Logistics) Location: Northamptonshire Salary: Competitive Start: ASAP Purpose of the role: As an Assistant Development Manager, you are responsible for supporting the Operations with analysis, project management, implementation and stakeholder communications. This could involve continual improvement initiatives, growth plans, new business propositions and managing RFQs. It is a varied role and as part of the Development department, this role will support the UK operations team and the UK Country manager, in achieving their objectives. Key Activities: Learn key SDSE USPs and become familiar the product solution. Represent SDSE with stakeholders for new logistics projects and opportunities Provide support, guidance, and advice to local management team and customer stakeholders Provide logistical analysis and support to new concepts and projects Provide project management, reporting and help deliver new projects Projects could include; new process, new solution, continual improvement, logistics lead to a strategic program such as a new ERP Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement activities Leading the technical and operational design of new projects Supporting role in tender management and solution design concepts Work independently and proactively with confidence on projects and deliverables. We are looking for the following attributes: Highly educated in logistics, sales or business related activity Expertise/affinity with supply chain management, procurement, innovation and development topics Operational experience in Contract Logistics environment, 2 years minimum Experience in Business Development, Project delivery or Solutions design, 3 years minimum Project Management experience Strong communication and presentation skills Conceptual and analytical thinking Entrepreneurial approach and an ability to show own initiative to develop prospects Hands on mentality, eager to take on challenge and to drive results and meet deliverables Industry specific knowledge in consumer electronics and white goods (preferential) TMS and planning Systems Supply Chain Management information, reporting and KPI management Supply Chain Management information, reporting and KPI management Logistics forecasting and supply chain management Advanced Excel (required), VBA (preferential), Business Intelligence tools (preferential) Logistics value added services Business to business and Direct to consumer (online) logistics operations We have outstanding secondary benefits, for instance paid health care. Joining the team will provide opportunity to grow with the business and to be part of a global successful brand. The role reports directly to the UK SDSE Development Manager.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
We are thrilled to be recruiting for this exciting opportunity. Our client would like an Assistant Development Manager to join their growing team. If you think you match the criteria below, we would be delighted to hear from you! Role: Assistant Development Manager (Logistics) Location: Northamptonshire Salary: Competitive Start: ASAP Purpose of the role: As an Assistant Development Manager, you are responsible for supporting the Operations with analysis, project management, implementation and stakeholder communications. This could involve continual improvement initiatives, growth plans, new business propositions and managing RFQs. It is a varied role and as part of the Development department, this role will support the UK operations team and the UK Country manager, in achieving their objectives. Key Activities: Learn key SDSE USPs and become familiar the product solution. Represent SDSE with stakeholders for new logistics projects and opportunities Provide support, guidance, and advice to local management team and customer stakeholders Provide logistical analysis and support to new concepts and projects Provide project management, reporting and help deliver new projects Projects could include; new process, new solution, continual improvement, logistics lead to a strategic program such as a new ERP Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement activities Leading the technical and operational design of new projects Supporting role in tender management and solution design concepts Work independently and proactively with confidence on projects and deliverables. We are looking for the following attributes: Highly educated in logistics, sales or business related activity Expertise/affinity with supply chain management, procurement, innovation and development topics Operational experience in Contract Logistics environment, 2 years minimum Experience in Business Development, Project delivery or Solutions design, 3 years minimum Project Management experience Strong communication and presentation skills Conceptual and analytical thinking Entrepreneurial approach and an ability to show own initiative to develop prospects Hands on mentality, eager to take on challenge and to drive results and meet deliverables Industry specific knowledge in consumer electronics and white goods (preferential) TMS and planning Systems Supply Chain Management information, reporting and KPI management Supply Chain Management information, reporting and KPI management Logistics forecasting and supply chain management Advanced Excel (required), VBA (preferential), Business Intelligence tools (preferential) Logistics value added services Business to business and Direct to consumer (online) logistics operations We have outstanding secondary benefits, for instance paid health care. Joining the team will provide opportunity to grow with the business and to be part of a global successful brand. The role reports directly to the UK SDSE Development Manager.
The opportunity A vacancy has arisen for a Lead Simulation and Modelling Engineer in a fast-moving and challenging projects and become a key member of a dynamic team. Simulation and Modelling is central to the design and development of MBDA's products. Mathematical Models are developed for many purposes and are used from concept to in-service. The Simulation and Modelling team is responsible for the development of models and software to support the following: Investigate feasibility of new weapon systems, proving new concepts and design trade studies; Development of real time models and models that support growth areas within the business. Support algorithm and software development and its testing through Hardware in the Loop and trials programmes that verify and validate modelling; and, Support performance assessment of contractual requirements that certify the weapon system design. The Role: As Lead engineer you will be responsible for delivery models and modelling tools or software to MBDA programmes. You will be capable of adapting or creating solutions to complex technical problems to achieve the end goal with the right level of quality. You will coach and guide your team members providing regular feedback to enhance overall team performance and knowledge transfer. This role will require stakeholder management to develop plans that coordinate activities and monitor progress. Activities will also include budget responsibility, which will require monitoring and negotiation of priorities with project in a rapidly changing environment. Also able to communicate with all levels effectively; challenge, negotiate and influence to achieve a desired outcome. What's great about the role? You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills in relation to Simulation and Modelling and steer team activities with a strong sense of autonomy. Develop stakeholder management skills and build relationships with projects and within your team. This role offers exposure to Simulation and Modelling deliveries to projects and a perspective on the way this is used by Performance Assessment, deliveries to Software and test facilities. (e.g. CIL, HWIL, COMPAT). You will gain knowledge of both model and software development and the processes that assures quality of Simulation and Modelling deliveries. Potential onward development growth through managerial or specialist paths What's great about the team Our department has a strong focus on engineering skills, with engineers from different backgrounds and all experience levels, working together to achieve our goals. You will be joining a vibrant, hard-working department with a strong and successful track record in achieving project milestones. You will be working in a constantly changing environment and helping to take simulation and modelling forward. Developing new and innovative ways of working to enhance existing products and develop new ones. Simulation and Modelling has representation at UK sites and internationally. There is opportunity for knowledge sharing with these other sites and potential for international mobility. Simulation and modelling is a growing department with opportunities to work across a range of interesting projects. What are we looking for? Ability to lead technical activities and quickly understanding complex technical problems. Carryout or manage priorities and activities to deliver on time, cost and quality. An aptitude for Simulation and Modelling activities would be beneficial Must have a numerate background, such as, a good Degree or Masters in an Engineering, Mathematics or Science related subject. Should have, or are prepared to gain, a good understanding of simulation environments (e.g. MATLAB and Simulink, or similar) and programming languages (e.g. FORTRAN, C/C++). Understanding of change management and configuration control processes is considered an advantage (e.g. Rational Team Concert). Ability to identify and solve complex problems and gather the information needed to drive through to ultimate solutions. Experience of stakeholder engagement, coordination and planning would be an advantage. Strong communication skills and ability to present complex information in a simple way. Have an awareness of risk management, mitigation and reporting. In addition you will: be highly autonomous, proactive and be capable of working on your own initiative with a minimum of supervision; be motivated to manage a small to medium sized project and carry out all aspects of task package management; be motivated to man-manage your team and coordinate activities in a friendly and confident way (e.g. performance feedback and one to ones); have skills to tailor approach to different individuals and foster collaboration with stakeholders; be motivated to develop and shape high performing teams by influencing both inside and outside the department and empowering staff to go the extra mile; identify team development areas and schedule work where possible to promote knowledge transfer; capable of delivering existing contracts and negotiate scope of new business for Simulation and Modelling; have good understanding of, or experience of, phases of the engineering life cycle; and, review of teams work to ensure quality standards and integrity. What would you get? *Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities. MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
The opportunity A vacancy has arisen for a Lead Simulation and Modelling Engineer in a fast-moving and challenging projects and become a key member of a dynamic team. Simulation and Modelling is central to the design and development of MBDA's products. Mathematical Models are developed for many purposes and are used from concept to in-service. The Simulation and Modelling team is responsible for the development of models and software to support the following: Investigate feasibility of new weapon systems, proving new concepts and design trade studies; Development of real time models and models that support growth areas within the business. Support algorithm and software development and its testing through Hardware in the Loop and trials programmes that verify and validate modelling; and, Support performance assessment of contractual requirements that certify the weapon system design. The Role: As Lead engineer you will be responsible for delivery models and modelling tools or software to MBDA programmes. You will be capable of adapting or creating solutions to complex technical problems to achieve the end goal with the right level of quality. You will coach and guide your team members providing regular feedback to enhance overall team performance and knowledge transfer. This role will require stakeholder management to develop plans that coordinate activities and monitor progress. Activities will also include budget responsibility, which will require monitoring and negotiation of priorities with project in a rapidly changing environment. Also able to communicate with all levels effectively; challenge, negotiate and influence to achieve a desired outcome. What's great about the role? You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills in relation to Simulation and Modelling and steer team activities with a strong sense of autonomy. Develop stakeholder management skills and build relationships with projects and within your team. This role offers exposure to Simulation and Modelling deliveries to projects and a perspective on the way this is used by Performance Assessment, deliveries to Software and test facilities. (e.g. CIL, HWIL, COMPAT). You will gain knowledge of both model and software development and the processes that assures quality of Simulation and Modelling deliveries. Potential onward development growth through managerial or specialist paths What's great about the team Our department has a strong focus on engineering skills, with engineers from different backgrounds and all experience levels, working together to achieve our goals. You will be joining a vibrant, hard-working department with a strong and successful track record in achieving project milestones. You will be working in a constantly changing environment and helping to take simulation and modelling forward. Developing new and innovative ways of working to enhance existing products and develop new ones. Simulation and Modelling has representation at UK sites and internationally. There is opportunity for knowledge sharing with these other sites and potential for international mobility. Simulation and modelling is a growing department with opportunities to work across a range of interesting projects. What are we looking for? Ability to lead technical activities and quickly understanding complex technical problems. Carryout or manage priorities and activities to deliver on time, cost and quality. An aptitude for Simulation and Modelling activities would be beneficial Must have a numerate background, such as, a good Degree or Masters in an Engineering, Mathematics or Science related subject. Should have, or are prepared to gain, a good understanding of simulation environments (e.g. MATLAB and Simulink, or similar) and programming languages (e.g. FORTRAN, C/C++). Understanding of change management and configuration control processes is considered an advantage (e.g. Rational Team Concert). Ability to identify and solve complex problems and gather the information needed to drive through to ultimate solutions. Experience of stakeholder engagement, coordination and planning would be an advantage. Strong communication skills and ability to present complex information in a simple way. Have an awareness of risk management, mitigation and reporting. In addition you will: be highly autonomous, proactive and be capable of working on your own initiative with a minimum of supervision; be motivated to manage a small to medium sized project and carry out all aspects of task package management; be motivated to man-manage your team and coordinate activities in a friendly and confident way (e.g. performance feedback and one to ones); have skills to tailor approach to different individuals and foster collaboration with stakeholders; be motivated to develop and shape high performing teams by influencing both inside and outside the department and empowering staff to go the extra mile; identify team development areas and schedule work where possible to promote knowledge transfer; capable of delivering existing contracts and negotiate scope of new business for Simulation and Modelling; have good understanding of, or experience of, phases of the engineering life cycle; and, review of teams work to ensure quality standards and integrity. What would you get? *Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities. MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.
Associate Project Manager Remote Working £21.96 - £26.96 per hour 3 - Month Contract Introduction… My client is recruiting for an Associate Project Manager to support the recommendation and application of continuous improvement activities to improve scalability functionality and stability as well as for preventative and corrective actions for the project team. Roles & Responsibilities As the Associate Project Manager, you will be responsible for: Identifying the management of changes to work area scope and requirements using change management techniques within the project. Undertaking the planning and transition of new digital products and services into live operation, their rollout and continual improvement. Supporting the development and introduction of new processes which may be system wide to enable delivery and improve efficiency. Developing of technical roadmap and elements of strategy for on-going improvements in line with project objectives. Working with diverse stakeholders solving their problems and adding value to their operating environment. Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Educated to post-graduate level or equivalent qualification. PRINCE2, Agile, ITIL qualification at foundation level or equivalent experience. Member of a relevant project management professional body. Working knowledge of health service terminology and information requirements. Evidence of continual professional development and learning. Rate & Package What's on offer for this exciting role: Remote Working £21.96 - £26.96 per hour 3 - Month Contract Inside IR35 How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to or ring and ask to speak to Amy Brinsford who can tell you more. Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Associate Project Manager Remote Working £21.96 - £26.96 per hour 3 - Month Contract Introduction… My client is recruiting for an Associate Project Manager to support the recommendation and application of continuous improvement activities to improve scalability functionality and stability as well as for preventative and corrective actions for the project team. Roles & Responsibilities As the Associate Project Manager, you will be responsible for: Identifying the management of changes to work area scope and requirements using change management techniques within the project. Undertaking the planning and transition of new digital products and services into live operation, their rollout and continual improvement. Supporting the development and introduction of new processes which may be system wide to enable delivery and improve efficiency. Developing of technical roadmap and elements of strategy for on-going improvements in line with project objectives. Working with diverse stakeholders solving their problems and adding value to their operating environment. Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Educated to post-graduate level or equivalent qualification. PRINCE2, Agile, ITIL qualification at foundation level or equivalent experience. Member of a relevant project management professional body. Working knowledge of health service terminology and information requirements. Evidence of continual professional development and learning. Rate & Package What's on offer for this exciting role: Remote Working £21.96 - £26.96 per hour 3 - Month Contract Inside IR35 How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to or ring and ask to speak to Amy Brinsford who can tell you more. Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Project Manager Corsham £350 Per Day 6 months Introduction… We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join the MOD based in Corsham and be responsible for the delivery of several work strands and projects. Roles & Responsibilities As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for: Responsible for managing the Project delivery of change of the system as required by the tasking authority. Raise commitment cases, requests for finance and manage financial evidence when undertaking tasks. Liaise and work with other departments within the MOD and equipment OEM's. Report on project status including identification of new risks whilst updating project financial forecasts. Co-ordinating activities to ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality. Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Must be APMP Qualified or equivalent. Must have experience of delivery of ICT Systems and have Technical Knowledge. Must have previously worked in a Project Management role preferably within the MOD. Must hold valid SC Clearance. Salary & Package What is on offer for this exciting role: £350 per day 6-month contract How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to or ring and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more. Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Project Manager Corsham £350 Per Day 6 months Introduction… We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join the MOD based in Corsham and be responsible for the delivery of several work strands and projects. Roles & Responsibilities As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for: Responsible for managing the Project delivery of change of the system as required by the tasking authority. Raise commitment cases, requests for finance and manage financial evidence when undertaking tasks. Liaise and work with other departments within the MOD and equipment OEM's. Report on project status including identification of new risks whilst updating project financial forecasts. Co-ordinating activities to ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality. Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Must be APMP Qualified or equivalent. Must have experience of delivery of ICT Systems and have Technical Knowledge. Must have previously worked in a Project Management role preferably within the MOD. Must hold valid SC Clearance. Salary & Package What is on offer for this exciting role: £350 per day 6-month contract How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to or ring and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more. Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Do you want to lead the growth of a rapidly evolving business area that has a specific focus on UK projects around woodland creation and peatland restoration that will avoid and remove carbon dioxide? Acre is working in partnership with ClimateCare to build on existing capability in their Nature Based Solutions service offering, with the hiring of three exciting new roles. This role as the UK Nature Based Solutions (NBS) Manager, is focused on ClimateCare's UK clients who want UK projects as part of a portfolio to meet their climate and wider corporate objectives. UK NBS projects have the potential to contribute to UK carbon emission reductions alongside significant environmental and social co-benefits. At the same time as growing client demand, there are major changes ahead in the way the UK manages its land, with a much greater focus on the environment and biodiversity. You will be responsible for: * Leading the UK focused NBS service offering * Helping to shape ClimateCare's NBS growth strategy * Originating, negotiating and managing agreements with credible partners (such as landowners, NGOs, commercial developers and agents across the UK) * Carrying out due diligence on opportunities, working with technical specialists as needed, to assess project/partnership viability and integrity * Keeping abreast of changes in the funding, regulatory and Code landscapes in order to identify new commercial opportunities Reporting into the Director of Nature Based Solutions, we are looking for a dynamic, commercially-minded individual to seek out and secure project and partnership opportunities. You will be at the centre of the propositions driving growth in this highly innovative and rapidly evolving market. You will have: * Significant experience in a relevant role, with a strong commercial acumen * Track record in managing commercial agreements with experience risk evaluation and financial analysis * Understanding of the voluntary carbon market and the key principles of Nature Based Solutions * Experience working with local implementation partners such as NGOs and private companies * Strong track record of managing a pipeline of opportunities through to delivery If you are a creative professional with the ability to find pragmatic solutions, challenge partners constructively, drive action and have a passion for accelerating Natural Climate Solutions, please apply for more details.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Do you want to lead the growth of a rapidly evolving business area that has a specific focus on UK projects around woodland creation and peatland restoration that will avoid and remove carbon dioxide? Acre is working in partnership with ClimateCare to build on existing capability in their Nature Based Solutions service offering, with the hiring of three exciting new roles. This role as the UK Nature Based Solutions (NBS) Manager, is focused on ClimateCare's UK clients who want UK projects as part of a portfolio to meet their climate and wider corporate objectives. UK NBS projects have the potential to contribute to UK carbon emission reductions alongside significant environmental and social co-benefits. At the same time as growing client demand, there are major changes ahead in the way the UK manages its land, with a much greater focus on the environment and biodiversity. You will be responsible for: * Leading the UK focused NBS service offering * Helping to shape ClimateCare's NBS growth strategy * Originating, negotiating and managing agreements with credible partners (such as landowners, NGOs, commercial developers and agents across the UK) * Carrying out due diligence on opportunities, working with technical specialists as needed, to assess project/partnership viability and integrity * Keeping abreast of changes in the funding, regulatory and Code landscapes in order to identify new commercial opportunities Reporting into the Director of Nature Based Solutions, we are looking for a dynamic, commercially-minded individual to seek out and secure project and partnership opportunities. You will be at the centre of the propositions driving growth in this highly innovative and rapidly evolving market. You will have: * Significant experience in a relevant role, with a strong commercial acumen * Track record in managing commercial agreements with experience risk evaluation and financial analysis * Understanding of the voluntary carbon market and the key principles of Nature Based Solutions * Experience working with local implementation partners such as NGOs and private companies * Strong track record of managing a pipeline of opportunities through to delivery If you are a creative professional with the ability to find pragmatic solutions, challenge partners constructively, drive action and have a passion for accelerating Natural Climate Solutions, please apply for more details.
Are you a technical specialist in Nature Based Solutions (NBS) or Natural Climate Solutions (NCS)? An exciting opportunity to be the Technical Lead for ClimateCare's International NBS project development portfolio is now available. Building on their leading reputation as a voluntary carbon project developer, Acre a working in partnership with ClimateCare to expand their existing NBS service offering, with the hiring of three exciting new roles. This role as a NBS Technical Manager, reporting into the Director of Nature Based Solutions and working closely with experienced NBS Commercial Managers and Portfolio Management colleagues, will lead the due diligence of projects (from early development through to post-issuance stages) and lead on Carbon Asset Development through to validation, verification. You will take a lead role in the issuance of high integrity carbon credits from international projects with credible partners. You will be responsible for: * Leading the due diligence of both NBS project development opportunities and operating projects from which ClimateCare is sourcing VCUs * Being the technical lead and keeping up to date with changes in voluntary carbon standards (including emerging jurisdictional standards) and inform ClimateCare's approach to managing risk and securing optionality as standards and international policies (e.g. the implementation of the Paris agreement) continue to evolve. * Supporting origination and screening of project development, helping to set the criteria for what 'good' looks like * Leading carbon asset development for projects, working closely with local partners, from Project Design Documentation through validation to verification and issuance * Ongoing oversight of operational projects to ensure performance, delivery and reporting This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's leading B Corporation that is growing rapidly, and you will be at the centre of the propositions driving that growth in this highly innovative and rapidly evolving market. You will have: * Significant experience in NBS / NCS project development or a related role * Knowledgeable about key elements of the carbon development process such as baselining, field data collection and analysis, GIS, calculation of carbon benefits, forest and biomass inventories, biodiversity mapping and community engagement * Demonstrable experience in preparing Project Design Documents for VCS/CCB, Gold Standard and potentially other recognised standards, through to validation, monitoring and verification * experience in multiple NBS pathways and protocols (e.g. avoidance and removals) and an understanding of performance and delivery risks * Experience working with local implementation partners such as NGOs and private companies If you are a technical professional with the ability to find pragmatic solutions, challenge partners constructively, drive action and have a passion for accelerating Natural Climate Solutions, please apply for more details.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Are you a technical specialist in Nature Based Solutions (NBS) or Natural Climate Solutions (NCS)? An exciting opportunity to be the Technical Lead for ClimateCare's International NBS project development portfolio is now available. Building on their leading reputation as a voluntary carbon project developer, Acre a working in partnership with ClimateCare to expand their existing NBS service offering, with the hiring of three exciting new roles. This role as a NBS Technical Manager, reporting into the Director of Nature Based Solutions and working closely with experienced NBS Commercial Managers and Portfolio Management colleagues, will lead the due diligence of projects (from early development through to post-issuance stages) and lead on Carbon Asset Development through to validation, verification. You will take a lead role in the issuance of high integrity carbon credits from international projects with credible partners. You will be responsible for: * Leading the due diligence of both NBS project development opportunities and operating projects from which ClimateCare is sourcing VCUs * Being the technical lead and keeping up to date with changes in voluntary carbon standards (including emerging jurisdictional standards) and inform ClimateCare's approach to managing risk and securing optionality as standards and international policies (e.g. the implementation of the Paris agreement) continue to evolve. * Supporting origination and screening of project development, helping to set the criteria for what 'good' looks like * Leading carbon asset development for projects, working closely with local partners, from Project Design Documentation through validation to verification and issuance * Ongoing oversight of operational projects to ensure performance, delivery and reporting This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's leading B Corporation that is growing rapidly, and you will be at the centre of the propositions driving that growth in this highly innovative and rapidly evolving market. You will have: * Significant experience in NBS / NCS project development or a related role * Knowledgeable about key elements of the carbon development process such as baselining, field data collection and analysis, GIS, calculation of carbon benefits, forest and biomass inventories, biodiversity mapping and community engagement * Demonstrable experience in preparing Project Design Documents for VCS/CCB, Gold Standard and potentially other recognised standards, through to validation, monitoring and verification * experience in multiple NBS pathways and protocols (e.g. avoidance and removals) and an understanding of performance and delivery risks * Experience working with local implementation partners such as NGOs and private companies If you are a technical professional with the ability to find pragmatic solutions, challenge partners constructively, drive action and have a passion for accelerating Natural Climate Solutions, please apply for more details.
Head of Development Projects - Power Generation National Competitive Salary, Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits Introduction… We are working with an large Power Generation Operator in the UK who have a large fleet of Thermal Power Stations. Over the recent years they have added to their portfolio with acquisitions in Northern Ireland, Republic Of Ireland and throughout England. They have a set plan for strategic growth going forward and as part of this growth are looking for a "Head of Development Projects", this role will be responsible for the delivery of new projects from inception through to construction handover. Roles & Responsibilities As the Head of Development Projects, you will be responsible for: Implementing the overall project development strategy for new projects, controlling appropriate risk management systems and ensuring business needs are met. Coordinating with project managers to deliver projects inline with the company strategy, identifying conflicts and managing resource. The management of a team of technical experts (comprised of internal staff and external consultants). This includes progress report meetings, resource allocation and cross discipline coordination. Development of business plans, having awareness of change in regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Managing commercial drivers, determining construction strategy involving commercial risk, and providing insight into contracts, tenders and pre-construction activities. Taking lead on CDM compliance and other regulatory / legislative standards. Assemble a client construction management team and lead technical due diligence to de-risk the project. Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Ideally degree qualified in a relevant Engineering degree with APM / MSc or similar Project Management qualification. Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership and a member of an appropriate engineering institution. Extensive experience in the development of new build Power Generation projects. Understanding of the operation of Power Generation plants, this can include CCGT, Energy from Waste, Biomass, Battery Storage or similar. Proven track record in delivering new build projects within the Power sector. Understanding of CDM regulations, planning consents and environmental permits. Experience in dealing with contractors, suppliers, external managers etc. Contract & budget management experience. Salary & Package What's on offer for this exciting role: Competitive Salary Bonus Opportunity Car Allowance Full benefits package How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to or ring and ask to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more. Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Head of Development Projects - Power Generation National Competitive Salary, Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits Introduction… We are working with an large Power Generation Operator in the UK who have a large fleet of Thermal Power Stations. Over the recent years they have added to their portfolio with acquisitions in Northern Ireland, Republic Of Ireland and throughout England. They have a set plan for strategic growth going forward and as part of this growth are looking for a "Head of Development Projects", this role will be responsible for the delivery of new projects from inception through to construction handover. Roles & Responsibilities As the Head of Development Projects, you will be responsible for: Implementing the overall project development strategy for new projects, controlling appropriate risk management systems and ensuring business needs are met. Coordinating with project managers to deliver projects inline with the company strategy, identifying conflicts and managing resource. The management of a team of technical experts (comprised of internal staff and external consultants). This includes progress report meetings, resource allocation and cross discipline coordination. Development of business plans, having awareness of change in regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Managing commercial drivers, determining construction strategy involving commercial risk, and providing insight into contracts, tenders and pre-construction activities. Taking lead on CDM compliance and other regulatory / legislative standards. Assemble a client construction management team and lead technical due diligence to de-risk the project. Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Ideally degree qualified in a relevant Engineering degree with APM / MSc or similar Project Management qualification. Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership and a member of an appropriate engineering institution. Extensive experience in the development of new build Power Generation projects. Understanding of the operation of Power Generation plants, this can include CCGT, Energy from Waste, Biomass, Battery Storage or similar. Proven track record in delivering new build projects within the Power sector. Understanding of CDM regulations, planning consents and environmental permits. Experience in dealing with contractors, suppliers, external managers etc. Contract & budget management experience. Salary & Package What's on offer for this exciting role: Competitive Salary Bonus Opportunity Car Allowance Full benefits package How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to or ring and ask to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more. Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Do you want to be at the centre of accelerating the growth of ClimateCare's International Nature Based Solutions (NBS) project development portfolio, building on their leading reputation as a voluntary carbon project developer? Acre a working in partnership with ClimateCare to expand their existing NBS service offering with the hiring of three exciting new roles. This role as a Commercial Manager is focused on building commercial partnerships for International NBS projects under recognised voluntary carbon standards. NBS is an increasingly important part of the business as ClimateCare's clients want NBS projects as part of a portfolio to meet their climate and wider corporate objectives. You will be responsible for: * Helping to shape ClimateCare's NBS growth strategy * Leading origination and screening of project development opportunities * Working with client-facing teams to ensure that the project pipeline will meet current and future needs * Developing commercial propositions for projects in line with both ClimateCare's commercial objectives and clients needs * Leading negotiations with project counterparties from inception through to completion This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's leading B Corporation that is growing rapidly, and you will be at the centre of the propositions driving that growth in this highly innovative and rapidly evolving market. You will have: * Significant experience in a relevant commercial role * Track record in originating, structuring, negotiating and managing commercial agreements * Understanding of the voluntary carbon market and the key principles of the voluntary carbon standards * Experience working with local implementation partners such as NGOs and private companies * Strong track record of managing a pipeline of opportunities through to delivery If you are a creative professional with the ability to find pragmatic solutions, challenge partners constructively, drive action and have a passion for accelerating Natural Climate Solutions, please apply for more details.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Do you want to be at the centre of accelerating the growth of ClimateCare's International Nature Based Solutions (NBS) project development portfolio, building on their leading reputation as a voluntary carbon project developer? Acre a working in partnership with ClimateCare to expand their existing NBS service offering with the hiring of three exciting new roles. This role as a Commercial Manager is focused on building commercial partnerships for International NBS projects under recognised voluntary carbon standards. NBS is an increasingly important part of the business as ClimateCare's clients want NBS projects as part of a portfolio to meet their climate and wider corporate objectives. You will be responsible for: * Helping to shape ClimateCare's NBS growth strategy * Leading origination and screening of project development opportunities * Working with client-facing teams to ensure that the project pipeline will meet current and future needs * Developing commercial propositions for projects in line with both ClimateCare's commercial objectives and clients needs * Leading negotiations with project counterparties from inception through to completion This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's leading B Corporation that is growing rapidly, and you will be at the centre of the propositions driving that growth in this highly innovative and rapidly evolving market. You will have: * Significant experience in a relevant commercial role * Track record in originating, structuring, negotiating and managing commercial agreements * Understanding of the voluntary carbon market and the key principles of the voluntary carbon standards * Experience working with local implementation partners such as NGOs and private companies * Strong track record of managing a pipeline of opportunities through to delivery If you are a creative professional with the ability to find pragmatic solutions, challenge partners constructively, drive action and have a passion for accelerating Natural Climate Solutions, please apply for more details.
MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow Part time working considered T he Opportunity Electronic Engineering (EE) has entered the next phase of its exciting evolution within MBDA: a world-class European missile company. The growing workload within MBDA has created exciting opportunities within the Electronic Engineering function for Electrical/Electronic Architects to define and develop technical solutions and design strategies for our electronic equipment. You will be responsible for managing the technical elements of Electronic equipment, working alongside the Engineering Project Manager to ensure the 'On Time, On Cost, On Quality' delivery of the technical solution. What are we looking for? Ideally educated to degree level or an equivalent qualification, with an electronics bias, having obtained substantial experience in some or all of the following areas: Digital electronics and microprocessor systems Power electronics for distributed power networks Design of equipment for safety critical environments Design of equipment for handling of sensitive customer data Understanding of software and firmware development techniques Compact packaging and thermal management techniques for complex high performance electronic equipment. Ideally, some understanding of internal computing design covering System on Chip technologies RF, Signal Processing & Software Defined Radio experience desirable EMC and Environmental design experience desirable In this role, you will be required to analyse and summarise design data from multiple sources clearly and succinctly, in order to develop a robust product design and development strategy. To do this successfully, you will need to have: An excellent understanding of the systems development lifecycle throughout the complete V-model for sub-system development. The curiosity and enthusiasm to keep up-to-date with latest engineering techniques and products Ability to think outside of the box to implement innovative and effective engineering solutions. The ability to communicate with stakeholders clearly and concisely on technical matters. Strong influencing skills and stakeholder management. The ability to work independently & pro-actively The ability to adapt quickly to obstacles and changing demands. Willingness to travel within UK and Europe when required The Role The role is responsible for the definition of the electrical and mechanical architecture of the equipment and the analysis and decomposition to the lower level requirements for the sub-elements. Typically, responsibilities include: Establishing the equipment architecture definition and justifying design decisions Identifying and managing technical risk throughout the development lifecycle. Generating Cardinal Point Specifications / Technical Requirement Specifications Promoting reusable functions and modules (e.g. computing cores). Overseeing the development, ensuring compliance with the established architecture. Managing project technical delivery by leading the design and development of a technical solution that is fully compliant with the CPS and TRS, and is a quality (value for money/fit for purpose) product delivered to project schedule and budget. Providing input and support to the Test and Evaluation team throughout the development of the verification and validation strategy for the equipment. Collaborating with the Technical Expert (TX) community to develop product roadmaps and develop Product Evolution and Technology Plans for relevant technologies. What's great about the team? MBDA people are extremely competent and highly committed. As an organisation, we work on technologies that make us the best at what we do. Properly supported, our people can do extraordinary things and so can you. Pride . We love our jobs. What we do is important to us, to our families and to our nation. We excel because we want to ensure freedom of choice and expression. Support . We all need a steer, a little advice. No business does this better. You will get the support of a mentor network, a people management community (who offer leadership support through focus groups & hosting internationally renowned experts in leadership) and peers and the people you are there to support will support you. We work better as a team and when you join our team, you will be made welcome. We strive to be better . We encourage you to teach us, and if you are great at what you do we want you to share your knowledge and experience to help us improve. EE is comprised of dedicated and adaptable engineers who rise to challenges and take great pride in what they do. What would you get? *Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities. MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. Follow MBDA on LinkedIn and Twitter. Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow Part time working considered T he Opportunity Electronic Engineering (EE) has entered the next phase of its exciting evolution within MBDA: a world-class European missile company. The growing workload within MBDA has created exciting opportunities within the Electronic Engineering function for Electrical/Electronic Architects to define and develop technical solutions and design strategies for our electronic equipment. You will be responsible for managing the technical elements of Electronic equipment, working alongside the Engineering Project Manager to ensure the 'On Time, On Cost, On Quality' delivery of the technical solution. What are we looking for? Ideally educated to degree level or an equivalent qualification, with an electronics bias, having obtained substantial experience in some or all of the following areas: Digital electronics and microprocessor systems Power electronics for distributed power networks Design of equipment for safety critical environments Design of equipment for handling of sensitive customer data Understanding of software and firmware development techniques Compact packaging and thermal management techniques for complex high performance electronic equipment. Ideally, some understanding of internal computing design covering System on Chip technologies RF, Signal Processing & Software Defined Radio experience desirable EMC and Environmental design experience desirable In this role, you will be required to analyse and summarise design data from multiple sources clearly and succinctly, in order to develop a robust product design and development strategy. To do this successfully, you will need to have: An excellent understanding of the systems development lifecycle throughout the complete V-model for sub-system development. The curiosity and enthusiasm to keep up-to-date with latest engineering techniques and products Ability to think outside of the box to implement innovative and effective engineering solutions. The ability to communicate with stakeholders clearly and concisely on technical matters. Strong influencing skills and stakeholder management. The ability to work independently & pro-actively The ability to adapt quickly to obstacles and changing demands. Willingness to travel within UK and Europe when required The Role The role is responsible for the definition of the electrical and mechanical architecture of the equipment and the analysis and decomposition to the lower level requirements for the sub-elements. Typically, responsibilities include: Establishing the equipment architecture definition and justifying design decisions Identifying and managing technical risk throughout the development lifecycle. Generating Cardinal Point Specifications / Technical Requirement Specifications Promoting reusable functions and modules (e.g. computing cores). Overseeing the development, ensuring compliance with the established architecture. Managing project technical delivery by leading the design and development of a technical solution that is fully compliant with the CPS and TRS, and is a quality (value for money/fit for purpose) product delivered to project schedule and budget. Providing input and support to the Test and Evaluation team throughout the development of the verification and validation strategy for the equipment. Collaborating with the Technical Expert (TX) community to develop product roadmaps and develop Product Evolution and Technology Plans for relevant technologies. What's great about the team? MBDA people are extremely competent and highly committed. As an organisation, we work on technologies that make us the best at what we do. Properly supported, our people can do extraordinary things and so can you. Pride . We love our jobs. What we do is important to us, to our families and to our nation. We excel because we want to ensure freedom of choice and expression. Support . We all need a steer, a little advice. No business does this better. You will get the support of a mentor network, a people management community (who offer leadership support through focus groups & hosting internationally renowned experts in leadership) and peers and the people you are there to support will support you. We work better as a team and when you join our team, you will be made welcome. We strive to be better . We encourage you to teach us, and if you are great at what you do we want you to share your knowledge and experience to help us improve. EE is comprised of dedicated and adaptable engineers who rise to challenges and take great pride in what they do. What would you get? *Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities. MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. Follow MBDA on LinkedIn and Twitter. Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated Pre Sales Consultant to join our team in the UK. imc is a dynamic and innovative international Software as a Service (SaaS) Learning Management System (LMS) vendor with over 350 employees across 12 countries and a fantastic portfolio of well-known global brands in our portfolio. You will be joining our UK Business working with customers and colleagues across the UK and the rest of the world. We have a fantastic team who see themselves as partners to our clients, contributors to our culture by supporting one another, and focused on taking our business on its growth journey Your Tasks Build in-depth knowledge of imc solutions. Contribute to the sales strategy, prepare proposals, pitches, capability presentations including developing materials to grab attention during the pre-sales phase. Competently and authoritatively present product demonstrations Evaluate tender opportunities and prepare detailed responses to RFPs and RFTs. Run deep dive sessions with prospects and customers to explain the capabilities of our solutions. Take a consultative approach to understand the customer need, and then design functional and technical solution proposals. Participate in product capability assessment and validation when appropriate during the technical sales process. Work closely with the business development team and sales managers in seeking new prospects. Use your relationship building/influencing skills to help identify new opportunities. Manage sales activities concentrating on our high quality and innovative learning solutions as well as report on and prioritise sales activities accordingly. Your Strengths A positive attitude, a certain flexibility, and a thirst to learn quickly Experience as pre- or post-sales consultant or similar in a software related role (2 - 3 years is about right) An ability to work with sophisticated products (preferably SaaS), and a track record working with clients in the pre- and post-sales phase including experience in a combined pre-sales and delivery role. Ability to effectively demonstrate software solutions with energy and passion to convince prospects of our solutions and key value proposition. Ability to respond to public and private tenders/proposals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; you can work with a wide variety of people and to collaborate with geographically distributed teams. Your role will involve using your great personal communication skills. You will display a systematic approach to contacting prospective clients, and your technical and business understanding will enable you to work together with our technical implementation consultants. Scrupulous attention to detail, both in terms of content and presentation Affinity with software such as LMS, HR Software, e-learning, Digital Content, Knowledge Management etc. would be highly beneficial. Some stuff that will be helpful but not mandatory…. a knowledge of API technology, web applications, common data formats, and cloud services. Willingness to sometimes travel. WHAT YOU WILL EXPECT AT IMC Working Remotely For those who prefer to work at home or who face a long commute, it is possible to work from home by prior agreement with your Line Manager Flexible Working Hours As long as your schedule and position allow it, you can work flexible hours Good traffic connection With public transport you can reach all our offices easily and conveniently Employee Events Not only do we enjoy working together, but we also like to socialise and celebrate together. In addition, joint activities strengthen the team spirit ANY QUESTIONS? Do you want to know more about the job or do you have any further questions? You can get answers of a functional nature from Russell Donders. Furthermore, Claire Raistrick from HR will be happy to help. Russell Donders Head of International Market Development Claire Raistrick Senior Human Resources Manager OUR APPLICATION PROCESS Your application - Let's start. We'll have a first phone call to see if we are a match. In a face-to-face interview we get to know each other. Your offer - we are happy to have you on board. A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOUR TEAM Your future team comprises a diverse range of colleagues with a common goal: Helping our clients to map their professional development processes in our learning management system with great success. Each team member contributes their individual knowledge and experiences, and the combination leads to success. Willingness to help and a good sense of humour are among the key characteristics our Customer Service colleagues share. Mutual respect is the foundation for a great team culture. The colleagues also like to get together after work to discuss projects informally. GET TO KNOW YOUR COLLEAGUES Friendly, helpful and enthusiastic about football: get to know our sales consultant Vildan from Switzerland From Computer Science to Marketing Management, over to the Film Industry and now Business Consulting. Michele's story is quite unusal. Learn more in the latest job slot. Ivana Lee is Managing Director Asia, located in Singapore - sounds like a great title, but what does she actually do all day? GET AN IDEA OF WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL NOT THE RIGHT POSITION FOR YOU?
Jan 26, 2021
Full time
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated Pre Sales Consultant to join our team in the UK. imc is a dynamic and innovative international Software as a Service (SaaS) Learning Management System (LMS) vendor with over 350 employees across 12 countries and a fantastic portfolio of well-known global brands in our portfolio. You will be joining our UK Business working with customers and colleagues across the UK and the rest of the world. We have a fantastic team who see themselves as partners to our clients, contributors to our culture by supporting one another, and focused on taking our business on its growth journey Your Tasks Build in-depth knowledge of imc solutions. Contribute to the sales strategy, prepare proposals, pitches, capability presentations including developing materials to grab attention during the pre-sales phase. Competently and authoritatively present product demonstrations Evaluate tender opportunities and prepare detailed responses to RFPs and RFTs. Run deep dive sessions with prospects and customers to explain the capabilities of our solutions. Take a consultative approach to understand the customer need, and then design functional and technical solution proposals. Participate in product capability assessment and validation when appropriate during the technical sales process. Work closely with the business development team and sales managers in seeking new prospects. Use your relationship building/influencing skills to help identify new opportunities. Manage sales activities concentrating on our high quality and innovative learning solutions as well as report on and prioritise sales activities accordingly. Your Strengths A positive attitude, a certain flexibility, and a thirst to learn quickly Experience as pre- or post-sales consultant or similar in a software related role (2 - 3 years is about right) An ability to work with sophisticated products (preferably SaaS), and a track record working with clients in the pre- and post-sales phase including experience in a combined pre-sales and delivery role. Ability to effectively demonstrate software solutions with energy and passion to convince prospects of our solutions and key value proposition. Ability to respond to public and private tenders/proposals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; you can work with a wide variety of people and to collaborate with geographically distributed teams. Your role will involve using your great personal communication skills. You will display a systematic approach to contacting prospective clients, and your technical and business understanding will enable you to work together with our technical implementation consultants. Scrupulous attention to detail, both in terms of content and presentation Affinity with software such as LMS, HR Software, e-learning, Digital Content, Knowledge Management etc. would be highly beneficial. Some stuff that will be helpful but not mandatory…. a knowledge of API technology, web applications, common data formats, and cloud services. Willingness to sometimes travel. WHAT YOU WILL EXPECT AT IMC Working Remotely For those who prefer to work at home or who face a long commute, it is possible to work from home by prior agreement with your Line Manager Flexible Working Hours As long as your schedule and position allow it, you can work flexible hours Good traffic connection With public transport you can reach all our offices easily and conveniently Employee Events Not only do we enjoy working together, but we also like to socialise and celebrate together. In addition, joint activities strengthen the team spirit ANY QUESTIONS? Do you want to know more about the job or do you have any further questions? You can get answers of a functional nature from Russell Donders. Furthermore, Claire Raistrick from HR will be happy to help. Russell Donders Head of International Market Development Claire Raistrick Senior Human Resources Manager OUR APPLICATION PROCESS Your application - Let's start. We'll have a first phone call to see if we are a match. In a face-to-face interview we get to know each other. Your offer - we are happy to have you on board. A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOUR TEAM Your future team comprises a diverse range of colleagues with a common goal: Helping our clients to map their professional development processes in our learning management system with great success. Each team member contributes their individual knowledge and experiences, and the combination leads to success. Willingness to help and a good sense of humour are among the key characteristics our Customer Service colleagues share. Mutual respect is the foundation for a great team culture. The colleagues also like to get together after work to discuss projects informally. GET TO KNOW YOUR COLLEAGUES Friendly, helpful and enthusiastic about football: get to know our sales consultant Vildan from Switzerland From Computer Science to Marketing Management, over to the Film Industry and now Business Consulting. Michele's story is quite unusal. 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Jan 26, 2021
Full time
Roles & responsibilities: Should be responsible for entire engagement and Serve as primary contact for customer inquiries, concerns and Escalations. To ensure that integrity of the project is maintained, focusing on internal consistency and compliance to standards and processes. Responsible for Quarterly and Monthly Governance with customer...... click apply for full job details
