Role OverviewAs a Project Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient delivery of our projects. You'll work closely with project managers, stakeholders, and volunteers to ensure smooth operations and successful outcomes.Key Responsibilities Administrative Support: Assist project managers with day-to-day administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, maintaining project documentation, and handling correspondence. Data Management: Maintain accurate project records, track progress, and update databases. Prepare reports and presentations as needed. Communication: Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and volunteers. Ensure effective communication channels and timely updates. Logistics: Coordinate logistics for project events, workshops, and training sessions. Arrange travel, accommodation, and venue bookings. Financial Administration: Assist with budget tracking, expense claims, and financial reporting. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks. Monitor project timelines and escalate issues as necessary. Qualifications and Skills Experience: Previous experience in project administration or a related role is desirable. Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational and time management abilities. Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills. IT Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools. Team Player: Collaborative and able to work effectively in a team environment. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Role OverviewAs a Project Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient delivery of our projects. You'll work closely with project managers, stakeholders, and volunteers to ensure smooth operations and successful outcomes.Key Responsibilities Administrative Support: Assist project managers with day-to-day administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, maintaining project documentation, and handling correspondence. Data Management: Maintain accurate project records, track progress, and update databases. Prepare reports and presentations as needed. Communication: Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and volunteers. Ensure effective communication channels and timely updates. Logistics: Coordinate logistics for project events, workshops, and training sessions. Arrange travel, accommodation, and venue bookings. Financial Administration: Assist with budget tracking, expense claims, and financial reporting. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks. Monitor project timelines and escalate issues as necessary. Qualifications and Skills Experience: Previous experience in project administration or a related role is desirable. Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational and time management abilities. Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills. IT Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools. Team Player: Collaborative and able to work effectively in a team environment. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Overview of the Role We are seeking an experienced SAP transformation Senior Manager to be a part of the Finance Transformation Advisory practice, with a proven track record of delivering business solutions across the Finance function enabled by SAP and Non-SAP technologies. You will possess deep expertise to clearly define the business impact of technologies (SAP S/4HANA and others) and implications to the wider business. This skill set enables the individual to discuss new technology and data-driven business models and to set up respective transformation programmes, leveraging the full suite of our client's products and services. You shall understand how to embed S/4HANA software functionalities in the larger context of finance transformation. You will be working alongside our established technical architects, digital specialists, consulting and award-winning SAP delivery teams to help our clients scope & envision their future business model, build the case for change, design & build their S/4HANA-enabled transformation and support the rollout and adoption. As part of your role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & Development - Training to support your career development and the skills demanded within the company, certifications etc. The Work No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Why This Role As a Senior Manager, you are primarily responsible for the delivery of Finance Transformation Programs, supporting pursuits and coaching and developing junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Support the growth of the Finance Transformation advisory consulting business Inspire clients with thought leadership on technology trends and opportunities in the Finance space Respond to RFP/RFIs and broaden the footprint in existing client relationships. Pursue and cultivate trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and the internal leadership team. Develop and collate intellectual capital and points of view and create distinctive knowledge initiatives, which result in significant client impact and strengthen our client's external reputation. Programme Delivery: Define, design and deliver large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs by leveraging your SAP Finance expertise in collaboration with our client and their broader group. Understand current and future client needs in the context of market dynamics and apply insights to recommend short and/or long-term value creation for the client. Ensure the quality of the work is truly distinctive in its focus on client impact and tangible results Responsible for teaming up and collaborating: Play a key role as a member of the Corporate Experience practice. Collaborate with Client Account leadership to drive the strategic point of view, gain agreement upfront on pricing, ensure delivery expectations are met, and resolve open issues related to the client's Invent sales and delivery. Demonstrate a passion for the business and constant focus on outstanding performance. We'd Love to Meet Someone With Ability to design solutions for Finance processes end to end. Technical understanding of SAP Finance offerings with hands-on experiences and working knowledge on Non-SAP "best of breed" finance solutions Experience in proposition building and delivery. Track record of overseeing and delivering large-scale digital transformation projects, delivering tangible results and benefits for clients Currently working in a major consulting firm with a proven ability to be successful in matrixed organisations You should be self-motivated, highly analytical and strategic person who comes with a 'hands-on', pragmatic approach. A team player who enjoys building and developing teams with a high degree of collaborative and innovative spirit. To apply please click the "Apply" button and follow the instructions. For further discussion, please contact Sam Stark. 83zero Limited is a boutique Tech & Data Recruitment Consultancy based in the UK. We provide high-quality interim and permanent Tech & Data professionals.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Overview of the Role We are seeking an experienced SAP transformation Senior Manager to be a part of the Finance Transformation Advisory practice, with a proven track record of delivering business solutions across the Finance function enabled by SAP and Non-SAP technologies. You will possess deep expertise to clearly define the business impact of technologies (SAP S/4HANA and others) and implications to the wider business. This skill set enables the individual to discuss new technology and data-driven business models and to set up respective transformation programmes, leveraging the full suite of our client's products and services. You shall understand how to embed S/4HANA software functionalities in the larger context of finance transformation. You will be working alongside our established technical architects, digital specialists, consulting and award-winning SAP delivery teams to help our clients scope & envision their future business model, build the case for change, design & build their S/4HANA-enabled transformation and support the rollout and adoption. As part of your role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & Development - Training to support your career development and the skills demanded within the company, certifications etc. The Work No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Why This Role As a Senior Manager, you are primarily responsible for the delivery of Finance Transformation Programs, supporting pursuits and coaching and developing junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Support the growth of the Finance Transformation advisory consulting business Inspire clients with thought leadership on technology trends and opportunities in the Finance space Respond to RFP/RFIs and broaden the footprint in existing client relationships. Pursue and cultivate trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and the internal leadership team. Develop and collate intellectual capital and points of view and create distinctive knowledge initiatives, which result in significant client impact and strengthen our client's external reputation. Programme Delivery: Define, design and deliver large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs by leveraging your SAP Finance expertise in collaboration with our client and their broader group. Understand current and future client needs in the context of market dynamics and apply insights to recommend short and/or long-term value creation for the client. Ensure the quality of the work is truly distinctive in its focus on client impact and tangible results Responsible for teaming up and collaborating: Play a key role as a member of the Corporate Experience practice. Collaborate with Client Account leadership to drive the strategic point of view, gain agreement upfront on pricing, ensure delivery expectations are met, and resolve open issues related to the client's Invent sales and delivery. Demonstrate a passion for the business and constant focus on outstanding performance. We'd Love to Meet Someone With Ability to design solutions for Finance processes end to end. Technical understanding of SAP Finance offerings with hands-on experiences and working knowledge on Non-SAP "best of breed" finance solutions Experience in proposition building and delivery. Track record of overseeing and delivering large-scale digital transformation projects, delivering tangible results and benefits for clients Currently working in a major consulting firm with a proven ability to be successful in matrixed organisations You should be self-motivated, highly analytical and strategic person who comes with a 'hands-on', pragmatic approach. A team player who enjoys building and developing teams with a high degree of collaborative and innovative spirit. To apply please click the "Apply" button and follow the instructions. For further discussion, please contact Sam Stark. 83zero Limited is a boutique Tech & Data Recruitment Consultancy based in the UK. We provide high-quality interim and permanent Tech & Data professionals.
Join us as Associate Director Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services and provide leadership and direction to our staff while designing and transforming the delivery of our Occupational Health services across our Integrated Care System in Cornwall. It is an exciting time for Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT) - the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We have big ambitions to continue developing our partnerships, and our clinical services and facilities, to maximise the range and impact of local, specialist care. Key developments include a major digital transformation, the establishment of a medical school and the delivery of the flagship £292m Women and Children's Hospital, which represents the biggest ever single investment in healthcare in Cornwall. Joining us is your chance to live in a beautiful part of the country and make a real difference to the health of its local community. The Trust has an in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing team which provides OH services to RCHT and a small number of other public sector organisations. The dual Chief People Officer (CPO) has a clear vision of creating an exemplar OHWBS that supports staff from across the system from onboarding, during employment and if needed at the end of employment by delivering quality care that would enable SEQOHS accreditation. In doing so would like to create a team of well trained, skilled and motivated practitioners that not only care for staff, provide professional advice to managers and deliver research. We would like to bring together all disparate parts of the wider system's wellbeing offering, stabilise the team with good governance and leadership before expanding on the opportunity to grow new commercial income. We would like to expand on digital capability and look to consolidate current EAP offerings at least between RCHT and CFT to provide value for money for the healthcare system. In May last year there was comprehensive OH review. The core scope and purpose of the review was to undertake to understand the drivers that have determined the current position the service finds itself in and identify areas for future development to ensure progression to the vision for the future OH Service. A key part of your role will be to manage the transition to our new shared service model and the subsequent identification of opportunities to "on board" other organisations as the service develops. This will involve close working with internal and external stakeholders, as well as external contractors, to share best practice across multiple disciplines and provide analytical advice and expertise. You will need:- A post-graduate degree in Occupational Health and be able to provide evidence of ongoing professional development Significant senior management experience within large complex organisations Expert knowledge of occupational health requirements, health promotion and wellbeing, especially within a health care setting Expert knowledge of the national and local policy relating to Occupational Health Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve key stakeholders Experience of expertly managing budgets and cost improvement plans Experience of managing large scale projects across multiple organisations Rewards and Benefits We are offering a competitive salary package that features a range of financial and wellbeing benefits that will help you to enjoy the amazing lifestyle that Cornwall provides. You will also have the chance to continue your professional development as a leader. For more information about the role, please contact our retained Search Consultancy, Osborne Thomas, at or via telephone on . Closing date: 17 th April 2024 As an organisation, we will endeavour to ensure that no one is discriminated against or treated unfairly due to: age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership or pregnancy/maternity.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Join us as Associate Director Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services and provide leadership and direction to our staff while designing and transforming the delivery of our Occupational Health services across our Integrated Care System in Cornwall. It is an exciting time for Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT) - the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We have big ambitions to continue developing our partnerships, and our clinical services and facilities, to maximise the range and impact of local, specialist care. Key developments include a major digital transformation, the establishment of a medical school and the delivery of the flagship £292m Women and Children's Hospital, which represents the biggest ever single investment in healthcare in Cornwall. Joining us is your chance to live in a beautiful part of the country and make a real difference to the health of its local community. The Trust has an in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing team which provides OH services to RCHT and a small number of other public sector organisations. The dual Chief People Officer (CPO) has a clear vision of creating an exemplar OHWBS that supports staff from across the system from onboarding, during employment and if needed at the end of employment by delivering quality care that would enable SEQOHS accreditation. In doing so would like to create a team of well trained, skilled and motivated practitioners that not only care for staff, provide professional advice to managers and deliver research. We would like to bring together all disparate parts of the wider system's wellbeing offering, stabilise the team with good governance and leadership before expanding on the opportunity to grow new commercial income. We would like to expand on digital capability and look to consolidate current EAP offerings at least between RCHT and CFT to provide value for money for the healthcare system. In May last year there was comprehensive OH review. The core scope and purpose of the review was to undertake to understand the drivers that have determined the current position the service finds itself in and identify areas for future development to ensure progression to the vision for the future OH Service. A key part of your role will be to manage the transition to our new shared service model and the subsequent identification of opportunities to "on board" other organisations as the service develops. This will involve close working with internal and external stakeholders, as well as external contractors, to share best practice across multiple disciplines and provide analytical advice and expertise. You will need:- A post-graduate degree in Occupational Health and be able to provide evidence of ongoing professional development Significant senior management experience within large complex organisations Expert knowledge of occupational health requirements, health promotion and wellbeing, especially within a health care setting Expert knowledge of the national and local policy relating to Occupational Health Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve key stakeholders Experience of expertly managing budgets and cost improvement plans Experience of managing large scale projects across multiple organisations Rewards and Benefits We are offering a competitive salary package that features a range of financial and wellbeing benefits that will help you to enjoy the amazing lifestyle that Cornwall provides. You will also have the chance to continue your professional development as a leader. For more information about the role, please contact our retained Search Consultancy, Osborne Thomas, at or via telephone on . Closing date: 17 th April 2024 As an organisation, we will endeavour to ensure that no one is discriminated against or treated unfairly due to: age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership or pregnancy/maternity.
Technical Accounting Manager Team Finance Location Holborn Office County Central London Ref # 21111 Closing Date 19-Apr-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • Managing the Bank's interim and annual statutory processes, ensuring accounting standards and industry best practice are met • Assisting with technical accounting engagement up to the Chief Financial Officer and helping to draft interim and annual statutory financial statements for the bank • Advising on technical accounting including ahead of changes to existing products and transactions or implementation of new products and transactions, and new accounting policies • Regular review of all accounting policies, ensuring robust documentation and governance processes are in place • Monitoring compliance with existing accounting standards, in particular those requiring complex modelling, accounting, and reporting • Understanding, determining, and documenting the accounting impact of business changes and commercial decisions • Managing the implementation of new accounting standards and associated judgements, estimates and assumptions, including appropriate policy and process documentation and review • Reviewing simple journals and reconciliations and executing more complex ones • Liaising with external auditors. Managing stakeholders within the business to ensure expectations and timelines are met • Contributing to continuous improvement of the risk and control environment across the Bank And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders • You must have sound Technical Accounting knowledge (IFRS) and experience of applying that knowledge to existing and new transactions • You must have a strong understanding of the external reporting process including engagement with external auditors and internal senior management i.e. CF • You must have experience of drafting and reviewing interim and annual financial statements • Experience of Financial Services, ideally Retail Banking, highly desired • Professional Accountancy qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent • Strong change/project management skills, demonstrated by record of delivery, and the ability to meet tight deadlines and distil the detail into structured outputs of high quality Our promise to you • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). • We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Technical Accounting Manager Team Finance Location Holborn Office County Central London Ref # 21111 Closing Date 19-Apr-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • Managing the Bank's interim and annual statutory processes, ensuring accounting standards and industry best practice are met • Assisting with technical accounting engagement up to the Chief Financial Officer and helping to draft interim and annual statutory financial statements for the bank • Advising on technical accounting including ahead of changes to existing products and transactions or implementation of new products and transactions, and new accounting policies • Regular review of all accounting policies, ensuring robust documentation and governance processes are in place • Monitoring compliance with existing accounting standards, in particular those requiring complex modelling, accounting, and reporting • Understanding, determining, and documenting the accounting impact of business changes and commercial decisions • Managing the implementation of new accounting standards and associated judgements, estimates and assumptions, including appropriate policy and process documentation and review • Reviewing simple journals and reconciliations and executing more complex ones • Liaising with external auditors. Managing stakeholders within the business to ensure expectations and timelines are met • Contributing to continuous improvement of the risk and control environment across the Bank And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders • You must have sound Technical Accounting knowledge (IFRS) and experience of applying that knowledge to existing and new transactions • You must have a strong understanding of the external reporting process including engagement with external auditors and internal senior management i.e. CF • You must have experience of drafting and reviewing interim and annual financial statements • Experience of Financial Services, ideally Retail Banking, highly desired • Professional Accountancy qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent • Strong change/project management skills, demonstrated by record of delivery, and the ability to meet tight deadlines and distil the detail into structured outputs of high quality Our promise to you • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). • We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
The role of a Progression coach is to identify and develop strategic relationships with regional/key employer partners and organisations and establish and grow a pipeline of sustainable employment opportunities within the region, for learners, with clear pathways for, further, in-work progression opportunities.Focussing on growth employment sectors to identify new opportunities and ensure we understand and can adapt to changing market demands.Working in a collaborative manner with both external partners and internal colleagues/stakeholders to support a AEB customers in to sustainable employment opportunities. Salary £25,800 - £30,900 DOE. Identify, engage and account manage employer relationships for Maximus to become a recruitment partner and training provider of choice Provide Information Advice and Guidance to learners to support employment opportunities Undertake training needs analysis with employers to support upskilling of workforce and coordinate the training requirements identified Provide coaching and mentoring via delivery of workshops to develop employability skills in preparation for learners attending interview for employment opportunities Track and record progression outcomes to achieve targets Adhere to contract and Maximus compliance requirements Work with the Operations Manager and Referral Co-ordinators to engage and support the regional partner organisations, in the development of programmes to meet the priority sectors of delivery. Qualifications & Experience Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at C or above including English Language and Maths Coaching / Assessing / Teaching qualification minimum level 3 Previous experience in skills, employability or a related Service industry Experience of forging strong relationships with Internal & External Stakeholders A track record of engaging and supporting employers face-to-face and remotely Proven experience in an engagement role Including 'relationship selling' - dealing with Small, Medium to Large Enterprises Proven success in achievement of targets in a high-performance culture Proven track record in exceeding stretching sales/performance targets. Desirable Strong account management/client development skills Microsoft office & internet-based applications - intermediate level. Individual Competencies Clear communicator, good listening skills and a persuasive style; plus an excellent telephone manner Ability to plan, organise, manage priorities and own workload Performance and delivery focused Strong presentation and delivery skills Enjoys working on their own and as part of a team High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Able to meet and exceed targets for sustainable employment and progression outcomes Values and supports continuing professional development Resilience and resourcefulness. Desirable Knowledge to explain how recruitment processes work, and challenge preconceptions in this area Strong negotiation skills demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders Direct selling skills, cold calling, lead generation. Key Business Priorities Internal Work as a key member of the team Continuous contact and relations with all operational colleagues Contact at times with representatives within other MAXIMUS operating divisions Contacts with central teams to support areas such as Business Development. External Employers, agencies and other stakeholders e.g LAs, DWP/JCP, NCS etc. Commissioner contact, if required, to support operations (eg; DWP, Local Government, WMCA etc.) at operational level. EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your?Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
The role of a Progression coach is to identify and develop strategic relationships with regional/key employer partners and organisations and establish and grow a pipeline of sustainable employment opportunities within the region, for learners, with clear pathways for, further, in-work progression opportunities.Focussing on growth employment sectors to identify new opportunities and ensure we understand and can adapt to changing market demands.Working in a collaborative manner with both external partners and internal colleagues/stakeholders to support a AEB customers in to sustainable employment opportunities. Salary £25,800 - £30,900 DOE. Identify, engage and account manage employer relationships for Maximus to become a recruitment partner and training provider of choice Provide Information Advice and Guidance to learners to support employment opportunities Undertake training needs analysis with employers to support upskilling of workforce and coordinate the training requirements identified Provide coaching and mentoring via delivery of workshops to develop employability skills in preparation for learners attending interview for employment opportunities Track and record progression outcomes to achieve targets Adhere to contract and Maximus compliance requirements Work with the Operations Manager and Referral Co-ordinators to engage and support the regional partner organisations, in the development of programmes to meet the priority sectors of delivery. Qualifications & Experience Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at C or above including English Language and Maths Coaching / Assessing / Teaching qualification minimum level 3 Previous experience in skills, employability or a related Service industry Experience of forging strong relationships with Internal & External Stakeholders A track record of engaging and supporting employers face-to-face and remotely Proven experience in an engagement role Including 'relationship selling' - dealing with Small, Medium to Large Enterprises Proven success in achievement of targets in a high-performance culture Proven track record in exceeding stretching sales/performance targets. Desirable Strong account management/client development skills Microsoft office & internet-based applications - intermediate level. Individual Competencies Clear communicator, good listening skills and a persuasive style; plus an excellent telephone manner Ability to plan, organise, manage priorities and own workload Performance and delivery focused Strong presentation and delivery skills Enjoys working on their own and as part of a team High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Able to meet and exceed targets for sustainable employment and progression outcomes Values and supports continuing professional development Resilience and resourcefulness. Desirable Knowledge to explain how recruitment processes work, and challenge preconceptions in this area Strong negotiation skills demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders Direct selling skills, cold calling, lead generation. Key Business Priorities Internal Work as a key member of the team Continuous contact and relations with all operational colleagues Contact at times with representatives within other MAXIMUS operating divisions Contacts with central teams to support areas such as Business Development. External Employers, agencies and other stakeholders e.g LAs, DWP/JCP, NCS etc. Commissioner contact, if required, to support operations (eg; DWP, Local Government, WMCA etc.) at operational level. EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your?Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
Property Operations Manager - Energy & Power Permanent Reading - Hybrid-working MBNL is owned equally by EE and Three, two of the UK's most recognisable and innovative mobile operators. They are our shareholders, but to us they are also our customers. Our mission is to create maximum value for our Shareholders, by delivering and managing their best network experiences at the lowest cost. Context: The Property Department is responsible for the estate management and implementation of property and planning strategies across the shared and unilateral network property of EE & H3G and to ensure partners & suppliers adhere to agreed guidelines when undertaking work or upgrades on the network property estate. Joining our Property Operations Team as the Energy subject matter expert, you will initially be engaged in supporting the transition and implementation of new service contracts. Furthermore, you will also be responsible for the delivery of key initiatives to manage the operational energy and carbon profile of the Radio Access Network as well as lead the evolution of MBNL's Energy and Power services as the market continues to change and grow. As a result, you will be an essential part of defining what energy management should look like as MBNL continues its growth as an Infrastructure Manager. What you will do: Be the subject matter expert, and stay up to date with key changes in the energy industry and reflect into MBNL's energy strategy, including presenting to senior management & the Board. Manage the transition and implementation of new supplier services and contracts. Oversee the services delivered by energy managers and key outsourced partners, ensuring all SLA/KPIs are being met and leading commercial intervention where they are not. Lead the Forecasting of future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments to operational teams, outsourced suppliers, internal stakeholders, shareholders, and energy suppliers. Support the Senior Property Manager to communicate energy price market developments both internally and to Shareholders, identifying opportunities to mitigate risk to budgets and developing recommendations for presentation. Be the key point of contact for Shareholders sustainability compliance requirements, supporting them with their submissions where required. Take responsibility for ensuring all third-party multi-site provider and portfolios power agreements are effectively managed and communicated with outsourced partners. Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies. Present key information and keep all stakeholders up to date on latest position, impacts to budget, updates to forecasts and recommendations at various internal and external forums (ECTF) Monitor Shareholder supply movements across the portfolio. Support the commercial and operational processes of onboarding new (connections) supplies on to the preferred contract, especially the transfer from "fixed" contracts to "flexible." What we are looking for: Good financial control skills. Excellent reporting and communication. Strong project management skills. Nice to have: Recent experience of using Microsoft Suite, particularly Powerpoint & Excel Ability to draw conclusions and themes from data and take initiative to drive continuous process improvements. Recent experience working within the energy industry or for an energy consultant/supplier. Experience n a Commercial role. To apply for the Property Operations Manager - Energy & Power, please send your CV to (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Property Operations Manager - Energy & Power Permanent Reading - Hybrid-working MBNL is owned equally by EE and Three, two of the UK's most recognisable and innovative mobile operators. They are our shareholders, but to us they are also our customers. Our mission is to create maximum value for our Shareholders, by delivering and managing their best network experiences at the lowest cost. Context: The Property Department is responsible for the estate management and implementation of property and planning strategies across the shared and unilateral network property of EE & H3G and to ensure partners & suppliers adhere to agreed guidelines when undertaking work or upgrades on the network property estate. Joining our Property Operations Team as the Energy subject matter expert, you will initially be engaged in supporting the transition and implementation of new service contracts. Furthermore, you will also be responsible for the delivery of key initiatives to manage the operational energy and carbon profile of the Radio Access Network as well as lead the evolution of MBNL's Energy and Power services as the market continues to change and grow. As a result, you will be an essential part of defining what energy management should look like as MBNL continues its growth as an Infrastructure Manager. What you will do: Be the subject matter expert, and stay up to date with key changes in the energy industry and reflect into MBNL's energy strategy, including presenting to senior management & the Board. Manage the transition and implementation of new supplier services and contracts. Oversee the services delivered by energy managers and key outsourced partners, ensuring all SLA/KPIs are being met and leading commercial intervention where they are not. Lead the Forecasting of future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments to operational teams, outsourced suppliers, internal stakeholders, shareholders, and energy suppliers. Support the Senior Property Manager to communicate energy price market developments both internally and to Shareholders, identifying opportunities to mitigate risk to budgets and developing recommendations for presentation. Be the key point of contact for Shareholders sustainability compliance requirements, supporting them with their submissions where required. Take responsibility for ensuring all third-party multi-site provider and portfolios power agreements are effectively managed and communicated with outsourced partners. Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies. Present key information and keep all stakeholders up to date on latest position, impacts to budget, updates to forecasts and recommendations at various internal and external forums (ECTF) Monitor Shareholder supply movements across the portfolio. Support the commercial and operational processes of onboarding new (connections) supplies on to the preferred contract, especially the transfer from "fixed" contracts to "flexible." What we are looking for: Good financial control skills. Excellent reporting and communication. Strong project management skills. Nice to have: Recent experience of using Microsoft Suite, particularly Powerpoint & Excel Ability to draw conclusions and themes from data and take initiative to drive continuous process improvements. Recent experience working within the energy industry or for an energy consultant/supplier. Experience n a Commercial role. To apply for the Property Operations Manager - Energy & Power, please send your CV to (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager Location - Coventry, Hatfield or London Mission : In this role you will manage the execution of key customer projects either fully or as part of a wider project team in UK and lead all functional aspects of the project (Design, Planning, Purchasing, Contract, Onsite and Execution) to ensure successful delivery, full customer satisfaction, safety compliance and financial performance. What will you do? Lead and execute large scale customer projects either fully or manage a key aspect as part of a wider project team and can work effectively across multiple business units Successfully build client relationships onsite and advocate for the customer within Schneider, including continuously monitoring customer satisfaction and striving for improvement Manage the project team throughout the lifecycle of the project (initiation, planning, execution, monitor and control, lessons learnt) including task planning, monitoring progress to plan in line with scope of works and deliverables until completion Identify and alert on execution risks. Be proactive in leading and resolving associated issues and effectively manage claims and variation orders Ensure effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders and within the project team and Ireland organisation Act as primary point of contact for the customer, and maintain project team interaction (correspondences, emails, calls, meetings) to ensure consistent execution and customer satisfaction Take full accountability over project profitability (cost, cash flow & margin) including forecasting, engagements follow-up and re-forecasting, ensuring timely revenue recognition as per forecast Monitor and control project progress versus budget spending and strive for gross margin improvement Manage project contract ensuring fulfilment of Schneider Electric contractual obligations and application of its contractual rights Systematic review of deviations against specifications, or additional customer requests, in order to generate additional revenue Ensure all appropriate actions to timely recover customer receivables (payments) are done with the support of shared functions Ensure full and effective reporting to management and timely surfacing of project events impacting project performance or compliance with governance or safety principles Responsible for the proper implementation of Schneider Electric safety standards all along project execution, and for all parties (Schneider and subcontractors) Conduct lessons learnt sessions with internal teams including, Tendering, Sales, Operations and within the project team What qualifications will make you successful? Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline (Engineering and/or Business). We will also consider candidates with an equivalent level of experience. Project Management experience in the Energy Management or Construction space, with a focus on data center projects. Experience in UPS and cooling time projects. Experienced user of project management software tools (MS Excel, MS Project). Fluency in English (written and verbal) is a must. An additional language would be valuable. At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future. We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability. What we offer you: Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more. Apply now: Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today. Why us? Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive. €25.7bn global revenue (Apply online only)+ employees in 100+ countries 45% of revenue from IoT 5% of revenue devoted for R&D You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Project Manager Location - Coventry, Hatfield or London Mission : In this role you will manage the execution of key customer projects either fully or as part of a wider project team in UK and lead all functional aspects of the project (Design, Planning, Purchasing, Contract, Onsite and Execution) to ensure successful delivery, full customer satisfaction, safety compliance and financial performance. What will you do? Lead and execute large scale customer projects either fully or manage a key aspect as part of a wider project team and can work effectively across multiple business units Successfully build client relationships onsite and advocate for the customer within Schneider, including continuously monitoring customer satisfaction and striving for improvement Manage the project team throughout the lifecycle of the project (initiation, planning, execution, monitor and control, lessons learnt) including task planning, monitoring progress to plan in line with scope of works and deliverables until completion Identify and alert on execution risks. Be proactive in leading and resolving associated issues and effectively manage claims and variation orders Ensure effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders and within the project team and Ireland organisation Act as primary point of contact for the customer, and maintain project team interaction (correspondences, emails, calls, meetings) to ensure consistent execution and customer satisfaction Take full accountability over project profitability (cost, cash flow & margin) including forecasting, engagements follow-up and re-forecasting, ensuring timely revenue recognition as per forecast Monitor and control project progress versus budget spending and strive for gross margin improvement Manage project contract ensuring fulfilment of Schneider Electric contractual obligations and application of its contractual rights Systematic review of deviations against specifications, or additional customer requests, in order to generate additional revenue Ensure all appropriate actions to timely recover customer receivables (payments) are done with the support of shared functions Ensure full and effective reporting to management and timely surfacing of project events impacting project performance or compliance with governance or safety principles Responsible for the proper implementation of Schneider Electric safety standards all along project execution, and for all parties (Schneider and subcontractors) Conduct lessons learnt sessions with internal teams including, Tendering, Sales, Operations and within the project team What qualifications will make you successful? Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline (Engineering and/or Business). We will also consider candidates with an equivalent level of experience. Project Management experience in the Energy Management or Construction space, with a focus on data center projects. Experience in UPS and cooling time projects. Experienced user of project management software tools (MS Excel, MS Project). Fluency in English (written and verbal) is a must. An additional language would be valuable. At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future. We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability. What we offer you: Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more. Apply now: Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today. Why us? Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive. €25.7bn global revenue (Apply online only)+ employees in 100+ countries 45% of revenue from IoT 5% of revenue devoted for R&D You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.
Red Snapper Recruitment Limited
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
RSR is a public safety, Housing & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety & housing employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety, housing and enterprise security skills and experience. RSR Housing are currently recruiting on behalf of a charity organisation based in Nottingham for a Housing and Property Services Manager. You will play a key role in delivering ambitious work programmes, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, and ensuring compliance and building safety across all of the housing/property assets. This is a permanent role, 35 hrs a week, offering a salary of 34,160. Main Duties: You will contribute to the organisations strategic planning, management and leadership to assist the client to achieve its vision, in line with values. Work with other members of the leadership and management team to lead the establishment of the housing management services and property services functions, ensuring that we have the right culture and capabilities to meet future ambitions. Establishing and managing a team to deliver planned and responsive services across a range of metrics. Using a systems-led-intelligence approach improving the use of technology and refining business processes. Responsible for project manging the implementation of the expansion of the property portfolio meeting compliance needs of investors and partner organisations engaged to provide expert oversight. Stakeholder engagement will be key to delivery and you will be expected to work effectively with managers and staff across departmental boundaries. Overseeing and managing in conjunction with finance colleagues, all housing benefit claims and evidence, working with external partners as needed. Manage existing property services and office provision completing work already underway to move them in line with wider developments in this area. Provide effective leadership and performance management of this department. Essential Requirements: Management and leadership experience, including in the charity sector. Experience being responsible for health and safety legislation and manging risk more widely. Experience working collaboratively with all stakeholders internal and external to deliver results on time, on budget and of high quality. Significant experience of staff management and development Experience engaging and managing building contractors, utility suppliers, surveyors, solicitors etc, using tendering process where necessary. Experience of managing and working within budgets and other key performance indicators producing clear reports and analysis. Knowledge and understanding of the social housing and sector It is an occupational requirement that applications are open to WOMEN ONLY, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and the successful individual will be required to obtain and maintain these clearances. If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please email your CV to Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them to ourselves. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay up in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us. Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful. RSR Housing is member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
RSR is a public safety, Housing & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety & housing employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety, housing and enterprise security skills and experience. RSR Housing are currently recruiting on behalf of a charity organisation based in Nottingham for a Housing and Property Services Manager. You will play a key role in delivering ambitious work programmes, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, and ensuring compliance and building safety across all of the housing/property assets. This is a permanent role, 35 hrs a week, offering a salary of 34,160. Main Duties: You will contribute to the organisations strategic planning, management and leadership to assist the client to achieve its vision, in line with values. Work with other members of the leadership and management team to lead the establishment of the housing management services and property services functions, ensuring that we have the right culture and capabilities to meet future ambitions. Establishing and managing a team to deliver planned and responsive services across a range of metrics. Using a systems-led-intelligence approach improving the use of technology and refining business processes. Responsible for project manging the implementation of the expansion of the property portfolio meeting compliance needs of investors and partner organisations engaged to provide expert oversight. Stakeholder engagement will be key to delivery and you will be expected to work effectively with managers and staff across departmental boundaries. Overseeing and managing in conjunction with finance colleagues, all housing benefit claims and evidence, working with external partners as needed. Manage existing property services and office provision completing work already underway to move them in line with wider developments in this area. Provide effective leadership and performance management of this department. Essential Requirements: Management and leadership experience, including in the charity sector. Experience being responsible for health and safety legislation and manging risk more widely. Experience working collaboratively with all stakeholders internal and external to deliver results on time, on budget and of high quality. Significant experience of staff management and development Experience engaging and managing building contractors, utility suppliers, surveyors, solicitors etc, using tendering process where necessary. Experience of managing and working within budgets and other key performance indicators producing clear reports and analysis. Knowledge and understanding of the social housing and sector It is an occupational requirement that applications are open to WOMEN ONLY, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and the successful individual will be required to obtain and maintain these clearances. If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please email your CV to Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them to ourselves. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay up in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us. Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful. RSR Housing is member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
My Client ( D365 SI) is currently running a multi-phase digital transformation programme for a customer in the waste management industry; and the first significant deployment of MS Dynamic 365 Finance & Operations is due to go-live at the end of 2024. As the Finance & Operations Senior Support Consultant you will be leading my clients support of this first deployment. This is an exciting opportunity to design and shape their support team, and continue to deliver incremental change within a complex technical landscape. You will be delivering activities across the following areas: Acting as the first point of contact for my clients support organisation, triaging defects and requests for change Act as Subject Matter Expert for MS Application Dynamics solution providing stakeholders with clear options and recommendations for significant solution decisions Hands on configuration of the solution to resolve defects and requests for change. Working with the offshore teams to coordinate code deployments and acting as Quality Assurance before any change is presented to the customer for testing. Work with internal and external teams to ensure the delivery of a best practice solution design that meets business requirements, design principles and is value for money. Work with project/programme teams with a delivery focus to ensure build, migration, testing and cutover activities are successful; ensuring design objectives and design principles are maintained. Review all internal and external created solution documentation to ensuring they deliver best practice, design principles and the correct solution design. Participate in the Environment and Release Management process advising the Release Manager on the risks and approach to Release Management Keep abreast of the MS solution/functional road map and advise technical and business teams on upgrades, road maps and MS innovations. Working with/managing the customers technology providers (think ISVs, Microsoft etc.) to find the right solution Loads of other stuff you would expect from an expert role that will be leading a fundamental part of the ongoing running and supporting one of their most important customers You must have/It would be ideal if you had experience with Experience of supporting customers, design processes and holistic thinking is a must in this role, and a deep knowledge of D365. Alongside that, you'll also have; Deep functional experience across MS D365 Finance and Procurement modules covering the core functional areas of Record to Report and Source to Pay. The solution also covers the new Leases module so know of this would be desirable. Worked within a Gold Partner support and project environment for large enterprise customers. Experience of integration of MS D365 to other MS Applications and Legacy applications Experience of managing a solution governance and change request process Can work at all levels of the business from presenting to senior stakeholders, to interacting with middle management or end users to gather requirements. This is a Permanent Role. Please do not apply if you are only interested in contract work.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
My Client ( D365 SI) is currently running a multi-phase digital transformation programme for a customer in the waste management industry; and the first significant deployment of MS Dynamic 365 Finance & Operations is due to go-live at the end of 2024. As the Finance & Operations Senior Support Consultant you will be leading my clients support of this first deployment. This is an exciting opportunity to design and shape their support team, and continue to deliver incremental change within a complex technical landscape. You will be delivering activities across the following areas: Acting as the first point of contact for my clients support organisation, triaging defects and requests for change Act as Subject Matter Expert for MS Application Dynamics solution providing stakeholders with clear options and recommendations for significant solution decisions Hands on configuration of the solution to resolve defects and requests for change. Working with the offshore teams to coordinate code deployments and acting as Quality Assurance before any change is presented to the customer for testing. Work with internal and external teams to ensure the delivery of a best practice solution design that meets business requirements, design principles and is value for money. Work with project/programme teams with a delivery focus to ensure build, migration, testing and cutover activities are successful; ensuring design objectives and design principles are maintained. Review all internal and external created solution documentation to ensuring they deliver best practice, design principles and the correct solution design. Participate in the Environment and Release Management process advising the Release Manager on the risks and approach to Release Management Keep abreast of the MS solution/functional road map and advise technical and business teams on upgrades, road maps and MS innovations. Working with/managing the customers technology providers (think ISVs, Microsoft etc.) to find the right solution Loads of other stuff you would expect from an expert role that will be leading a fundamental part of the ongoing running and supporting one of their most important customers You must have/It would be ideal if you had experience with Experience of supporting customers, design processes and holistic thinking is a must in this role, and a deep knowledge of D365. Alongside that, you'll also have; Deep functional experience across MS D365 Finance and Procurement modules covering the core functional areas of Record to Report and Source to Pay. The solution also covers the new Leases module so know of this would be desirable. Worked within a Gold Partner support and project environment for large enterprise customers. Experience of integration of MS D365 to other MS Applications and Legacy applications Experience of managing a solution governance and change request process Can work at all levels of the business from presenting to senior stakeholders, to interacting with middle management or end users to gather requirements. This is a Permanent Role. Please do not apply if you are only interested in contract work.
Senior Operations Manager page is loaded Senior Operations Manager Apply remote type Hybrid locations LON - London time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-35382 Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Operations Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are recruiting for a Senior Operations Manager to join our team based in London. Reporting to the Head of Operations you will provide leadership, guidance, and direction to TRV Europe London Market Operations function and will be responsible for leading, shaping and delivering all Operations support for the Travelers Europe London Market (Lloyd's and Company Market) Underwriting teams (across all relevant business units) and our external London Market and Enterprise stakeholders. You will help to implement the Europe Operations strategy and provides input into the Europe Operating model and strategy, working in support of the Head of Operations, Europe and in partnership with the other members of the TRV Europe Operations leadership team. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for a bonus. What Will You Do? Overall management and oversight of the TRV Europe London Market Operations ensuring processes are efficient, optimally support business needs and key initiatives, and the successful execution of the operational activity across London Market business. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the TRV Europe London Market Underwriting Management (all relevant business units) and wider Underwriting community, Senior Management, and all external customers. Represent Operations at TRV Europe London Market Underwriting Leadership meetings (across all relevant business units) and providing management updates on London Market Operations progress, plans and any changes to the TRV Europe London Markets Underwriting teams (across all relevant business units). Deliver operational efficiencies within the TRV Europe London Market business by driving process improvement and associated change management activities. Develop key process solutions and documentation to support Travelers Europe London Markets underwriting business (across all relevant business units) and other related business functions with timely data capture and process of related technical account transactions. Maintain robust processes and procedures to support the Lloyd's Minimum standards - work with Compliance and Risk to ensure that operationally effective controls are in place and managing action plans to address any compliance gaps with the Lloyd's Regulatory requirements. Monitor the day-to-day operational performance of TRV Europe London Market Operations and partner with other Europe Operations functions to ensure that the agreed service levels (including quality, timeliness, and productivity) are achieved. Identify new opportunities to move activity to the offshore team and partner with other Europe Operations functions deliver these within the timelines agreed. Partner with other Europe Operations functions or TRV teams to produce standardised operational reports, management information and other statistical data and analysis as required by London Market Underwriting teams to manage their business unit's operational performance. Streamline approach to gain consistency in reviewing/reporting productivity data across all business area for key metrics. Evaluate customer satisfaction and operations metrics to manage the team effectively and successfully execute agreed corrective actions, as necessary. Partner with other Europe Operations functions to ensure that the agreed service levels are achieved (including quality, timeliness, productivity, and customer experience). With account management team function as 1st line of support for all core business systems issues within TRV Europe London Market Underwriting (across all relevant business units). Responsible for developing and mentoring direct reports in the TRV Europe London Market Operations function. Provide coaching and support in learning and development to ensure direct reports and wider TRV Europe London Market Operations team are well motivated, and each have a clear career pathway. Ensure all members of the TRV Europe London Market Operations team are well equipped to meet their goals - regularly reporting on training standards, delivery, and progression of individuals in the team. Ensure there is effective communication across the team with regards to training and resolves issues and provides guidance where needed. Ensure robust and timely training within TRV Europe London Market Operations for new processes or procedures to ensure it meets all its operational goals. Proactively foster an inclusive environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and open communication to develop a highly engaged workforce. Assist the Head of Operations to maintain the Europe Operations business continuity plan (BCP), ensuring that any documentation required by the plan is regularly updated on the Disaster Recovery Database and that plans are circulated to all unit staff and are fully understood. Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? You will preferably have: Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Demonstrable experience of building and leading highly engaged Operations teams. Excellent coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills. Demonstrable experience and understanding of process Improvement initiatives using standard change management and process improvement methodologies (such as lean). Strong communication (written and verbal), influencing, negotiating, listening and people skills to effectively. Ability to think strategically. Ability to navigate the organisation, working collaboratively with other Business functions. Develop/maintain productive internal and external relationships. Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations with appropriate decision basis. Provides new ideas for improving operational efficiencies with a strong understanding of process improvement. Consistently meeting customer expectations. Reflects a high level of ownership in completing all tasks while working independently as well as in a team environment. Must be well organised, delivery focused and able to use their own initiative. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with diverse groups of people at all levels. A strong aptitude for gaining stakeholder support and communicating effectively with Senior Leaders. Successfully collaborated within team and throughout the organisation to bring desired results. Proven you can navigate the organisation to ensure issues are resolved appropriately. Consistently seek out market insight and use knowledge to assist in the process improvements for all Business functions. Be a strategic / creative thinker and decision maker. Have excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Be an excellent coach with strong mentoring and facilitation skills. Demonstrate operational skills necessary to deliver established business plans. Be highly organised, delivery focused and work under your own initiative. Hold the ability to navigate a matrix organisation, working collaboratively with other Business functions. What is a Must Have? Proven experience in the Insurance Industry. Extensive experience of London Market insurance (Lloyd's and Company Market) is required. To be considered for this role you must have had experience in a similar role within the London Insurance Market. Proven experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Ability to challenge the business to drive efficiencies. Previous experience of leading teams and matrix management. Experience of delivering skills and knowledge training. University degree preferred. Relevant insurance industry professional qualification preferred (e.g., ACII). Project management training and professional qualification preferred. Change management training and professional qualification preferred. . click apply for full job details
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Senior Operations Manager page is loaded Senior Operations Manager Apply remote type Hybrid locations LON - London time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R-35382 Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Operations Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are recruiting for a Senior Operations Manager to join our team based in London. Reporting to the Head of Operations you will provide leadership, guidance, and direction to TRV Europe London Market Operations function and will be responsible for leading, shaping and delivering all Operations support for the Travelers Europe London Market (Lloyd's and Company Market) Underwriting teams (across all relevant business units) and our external London Market and Enterprise stakeholders. You will help to implement the Europe Operations strategy and provides input into the Europe Operating model and strategy, working in support of the Head of Operations, Europe and in partnership with the other members of the TRV Europe Operations leadership team. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for a bonus. What Will You Do? Overall management and oversight of the TRV Europe London Market Operations ensuring processes are efficient, optimally support business needs and key initiatives, and the successful execution of the operational activity across London Market business. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the TRV Europe London Market Underwriting Management (all relevant business units) and wider Underwriting community, Senior Management, and all external customers. Represent Operations at TRV Europe London Market Underwriting Leadership meetings (across all relevant business units) and providing management updates on London Market Operations progress, plans and any changes to the TRV Europe London Markets Underwriting teams (across all relevant business units). Deliver operational efficiencies within the TRV Europe London Market business by driving process improvement and associated change management activities. Develop key process solutions and documentation to support Travelers Europe London Markets underwriting business (across all relevant business units) and other related business functions with timely data capture and process of related technical account transactions. Maintain robust processes and procedures to support the Lloyd's Minimum standards - work with Compliance and Risk to ensure that operationally effective controls are in place and managing action plans to address any compliance gaps with the Lloyd's Regulatory requirements. Monitor the day-to-day operational performance of TRV Europe London Market Operations and partner with other Europe Operations functions to ensure that the agreed service levels (including quality, timeliness, and productivity) are achieved. Identify new opportunities to move activity to the offshore team and partner with other Europe Operations functions deliver these within the timelines agreed. Partner with other Europe Operations functions or TRV teams to produce standardised operational reports, management information and other statistical data and analysis as required by London Market Underwriting teams to manage their business unit's operational performance. Streamline approach to gain consistency in reviewing/reporting productivity data across all business area for key metrics. Evaluate customer satisfaction and operations metrics to manage the team effectively and successfully execute agreed corrective actions, as necessary. Partner with other Europe Operations functions to ensure that the agreed service levels are achieved (including quality, timeliness, productivity, and customer experience). With account management team function as 1st line of support for all core business systems issues within TRV Europe London Market Underwriting (across all relevant business units). Responsible for developing and mentoring direct reports in the TRV Europe London Market Operations function. Provide coaching and support in learning and development to ensure direct reports and wider TRV Europe London Market Operations team are well motivated, and each have a clear career pathway. Ensure all members of the TRV Europe London Market Operations team are well equipped to meet their goals - regularly reporting on training standards, delivery, and progression of individuals in the team. Ensure there is effective communication across the team with regards to training and resolves issues and provides guidance where needed. Ensure robust and timely training within TRV Europe London Market Operations for new processes or procedures to ensure it meets all its operational goals. Proactively foster an inclusive environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and open communication to develop a highly engaged workforce. Assist the Head of Operations to maintain the Europe Operations business continuity plan (BCP), ensuring that any documentation required by the plan is regularly updated on the Disaster Recovery Database and that plans are circulated to all unit staff and are fully understood. Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? You will preferably have: Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Demonstrable experience of building and leading highly engaged Operations teams. Excellent coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills. Demonstrable experience and understanding of process Improvement initiatives using standard change management and process improvement methodologies (such as lean). Strong communication (written and verbal), influencing, negotiating, listening and people skills to effectively. Ability to think strategically. Ability to navigate the organisation, working collaboratively with other Business functions. Develop/maintain productive internal and external relationships. Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations with appropriate decision basis. Provides new ideas for improving operational efficiencies with a strong understanding of process improvement. Consistently meeting customer expectations. Reflects a high level of ownership in completing all tasks while working independently as well as in a team environment. Must be well organised, delivery focused and able to use their own initiative. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with diverse groups of people at all levels. A strong aptitude for gaining stakeholder support and communicating effectively with Senior Leaders. Successfully collaborated within team and throughout the organisation to bring desired results. Proven you can navigate the organisation to ensure issues are resolved appropriately. Consistently seek out market insight and use knowledge to assist in the process improvements for all Business functions. Be a strategic / creative thinker and decision maker. Have excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Be an excellent coach with strong mentoring and facilitation skills. Demonstrate operational skills necessary to deliver established business plans. Be highly organised, delivery focused and work under your own initiative. Hold the ability to navigate a matrix organisation, working collaboratively with other Business functions. What is a Must Have? Proven experience in the Insurance Industry. Extensive experience of London Market insurance (Lloyd's and Company Market) is required. To be considered for this role you must have had experience in a similar role within the London Insurance Market. Proven experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Ability to challenge the business to drive efficiencies. Previous experience of leading teams and matrix management. Experience of delivering skills and knowledge training. University degree preferred. Relevant insurance industry professional qualification preferred (e.g., ACII). Project management training and professional qualification preferred. Change management training and professional qualification preferred. . click apply for full job details
ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry. Gunzilla's formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer. The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis) , Scott Probin, Studio Director (EA Sports' NHL series , the Need for Speed franchise , Populous 2, Powermonger, Space Hulk), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1) , Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO's Chernobyl series ) , Petr Cherkes, Design Director ( The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic ), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director ( Adam, Book of the Dead ), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, ( Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny ) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director ( Control, Far Cry 6). OUR VALUES Players First & Foremost . We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start. We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we're strong together, we thrive together. Commitment to Engagement & Quality . We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre. Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries. Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We're proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we're building. ABOUT THE JOB Gunzilla Games is seeking a highly skilled and organized Art Production Director to join our team in the development of a new IP, third-person shooter video game utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The Art Production Director will work alongside and collaborate closely with our existing Visual Art Director to ensure the seamless execution of the artistic vision within the constraints of time and resources. This role requires proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and related art production tools, as well as strong project management skills and the ability to make informed compromises without sacrificing quality. RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with the Visual Art Director to translate the artistic vision into actionable production plans, ensuring that all pipelines, workflows, approval gates, and schedules are clearly communicated and understood by the team. Lead the planning and execution of all aspects of the art delivery pipeline within Unreal Engine 5, including asset creation, optimization, and integration. Collaborate with the Technical Art Director, Animation Director, Design Director, and Production Director to define project requirements and establish clear workflows. Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring that deadlines are met and resources are allocated effectively. Identify potential challenges or bottlenecks in the art production process and propose solutions to optimize efficiency and productivity. Manage communication between the art team and other departments, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment with project goals. Provide regular progress updates to the Executive Producer and other stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and any necessary adjustments to the production plan. Make informed compromises to the artistic vision and quality when necessary to ensure timely delivery within available time and resource constraints. Oversee the selection of outsource partners for art production, ensuring alignment with project requirements, quality standards, and budget constraints. Oversee the briefing of outsource partners on project requirements, providing guidance and reference materials to facilitate accurate deliverables. Facilitate the review and feedback process for all returned deliverables from outsource partners, ensuring alignment with project specifications and maintaining overall quality standards. Determine the optimum balance between in-house creation of content and outsourced creation of content. Determine and optimize the balance between in-house creation of content and outsourced creation of content, establishing effective processes and workflows to streamline collaboration with external partners, considering factors such as resource availability, project timelines, and budget constraints. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Art, Project or Production Management, or a related field. Proven experience in a similar role within the video game development industry, with a strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and related tools. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with art production software and tools. A strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively implement solutions. Leadership qualities, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best work. A passion for video games and a deep understanding of game development processes PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with third-person shooter games or similar action-oriented genres. Knowledge of 3D modelling, texturing, rigging, and animation techniques. Previous experience managing outsourced art production pipelines. Familiarity with Agile or other project management methodologies. GUNZILLA OFFERS Unlimited Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Flexible Working Work from Home Health Insurance Bonuses English / German Courses Public Transportation Relocation & Accommodation Support Office Perks & Gym Membership Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position COME AS YOU ARE Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. We're looking for a huge variety of unique life experiences to help shape the worlds we're developing, so promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone else's, regardless of your background. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS Here's what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla. Click on "Apply Here" on the page of the role and send us your CV via email. If selected to move to the next stage, you'll be contacted by a member of our recruitment team. Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on. Zoom interviews will be conducted by your hiring manager, or you'll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio. Following your interview, we'll contact you either way. If the interview went well but we feel you aren't suited to the specific role, we'll retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry. Gunzilla's formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer. The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis) , Scott Probin, Studio Director (EA Sports' NHL series , the Need for Speed franchise , Populous 2, Powermonger, Space Hulk), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1) , Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO's Chernobyl series ) , Petr Cherkes, Design Director ( The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic ), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director ( Adam, Book of the Dead ), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, ( Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny ) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director ( Control, Far Cry 6). OUR VALUES Players First & Foremost . We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start. We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we're strong together, we thrive together. Commitment to Engagement & Quality . We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre. Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries. Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We're proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we're building. ABOUT THE JOB Gunzilla Games is seeking a highly skilled and organized Art Production Director to join our team in the development of a new IP, third-person shooter video game utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The Art Production Director will work alongside and collaborate closely with our existing Visual Art Director to ensure the seamless execution of the artistic vision within the constraints of time and resources. This role requires proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and related art production tools, as well as strong project management skills and the ability to make informed compromises without sacrificing quality. RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with the Visual Art Director to translate the artistic vision into actionable production plans, ensuring that all pipelines, workflows, approval gates, and schedules are clearly communicated and understood by the team. Lead the planning and execution of all aspects of the art delivery pipeline within Unreal Engine 5, including asset creation, optimization, and integration. Collaborate with the Technical Art Director, Animation Director, Design Director, and Production Director to define project requirements and establish clear workflows. Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring that deadlines are met and resources are allocated effectively. Identify potential challenges or bottlenecks in the art production process and propose solutions to optimize efficiency and productivity. Manage communication between the art team and other departments, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment with project goals. Provide regular progress updates to the Executive Producer and other stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and any necessary adjustments to the production plan. Make informed compromises to the artistic vision and quality when necessary to ensure timely delivery within available time and resource constraints. Oversee the selection of outsource partners for art production, ensuring alignment with project requirements, quality standards, and budget constraints. Oversee the briefing of outsource partners on project requirements, providing guidance and reference materials to facilitate accurate deliverables. Facilitate the review and feedback process for all returned deliverables from outsource partners, ensuring alignment with project specifications and maintaining overall quality standards. Determine the optimum balance between in-house creation of content and outsourced creation of content. Determine and optimize the balance between in-house creation of content and outsourced creation of content, establishing effective processes and workflows to streamline collaboration with external partners, considering factors such as resource availability, project timelines, and budget constraints. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Art, Project or Production Management, or a related field. Proven experience in a similar role within the video game development industry, with a strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and related tools. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with art production software and tools. A strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively implement solutions. Leadership qualities, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best work. A passion for video games and a deep understanding of game development processes PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with third-person shooter games or similar action-oriented genres. Knowledge of 3D modelling, texturing, rigging, and animation techniques. Previous experience managing outsourced art production pipelines. Familiarity with Agile or other project management methodologies. GUNZILLA OFFERS Unlimited Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Flexible Working Work from Home Health Insurance Bonuses English / German Courses Public Transportation Relocation & Accommodation Support Office Perks & Gym Membership Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position COME AS YOU ARE Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. We're looking for a huge variety of unique life experiences to help shape the worlds we're developing, so promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone else's, regardless of your background. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS Here's what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla. Click on "Apply Here" on the page of the role and send us your CV via email. If selected to move to the next stage, you'll be contacted by a member of our recruitment team. Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on. Zoom interviews will be conducted by your hiring manager, or you'll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio. Following your interview, we'll contact you either way. If the interview went well but we feel you aren't suited to the specific role, we'll retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.
Energy Consultant - Energy & Power Permanent Reading - Hybrid-working MBNL is owned equally by EE and Three, two of the UK's most recognisable and innovative mobile operators. They are our shareholders, but to us they are also our customers. Our mission is to create maximum value for our Shareholders, by delivering and managing their best network experiences at the lowest cost. Context: The Property Department is responsible for the estate management and implementation of property and planning strategies across the shared and unilateral network property of EE & H3G and to ensure partners & suppliers adhere to agreed guidelines when undertaking work or upgrades on the network property estate. Joining our Property Operations Team as the Energy subject matter expert, you will initially be engaged in supporting the transition and implementation of new service contracts. Furthermore, you will also be responsible for the delivery of key initiatives to manage the operational energy and carbon profile of the Radio Access Network as well as lead the evolution of MBNL's Energy and Power services as the market continues to change and grow. As a result, you will be an essential part of defining what energy management should look like as MBNL continues its growth as an Infrastructure Manager. What the Energy Consultant will do: Be the subject matter expert, and stay up to date with key changes in the energy industry and reflect into MBNL's energy strategy, including presenting to senior management & the Board. Manage the transition and implementation of new supplier services and contracts. Oversee the services delivered by energy managers and key outsourced partners, ensuring all SLA/KPIs are being met and leading commercial intervention where they are not. Lead the Forecasting of future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments to operational teams, outsourced suppliers, internal stakeholders, shareholders, and energy suppliers. Support the Senior Property Manager to communicate energy price market developments both internally and to Shareholders, identifying opportunities to mitigate risk to budgets and developing recommendations for presentation. Be the key point of contact for Shareholders sustainability compliance requirements, supporting them with their submissions where required. Take responsibility for ensuring all third-party multi-site provider and portfolios power agreements are effectively managed and communicated with outsourced partners. Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies. Present key information and keep all stakeholders up to date on latest position, impacts to budget, updates to forecasts and recommendations at various internal and external forums (ECTF) Monitor Shareholder supply movements across the portfolio. Support the commercial and operational processes of onboarding new (connections) supplies on to the preferred contract, especially the transfer from "fixed" contracts to "flexible." The successful Energy Consultant will have: Good financial control skills. Excellent reporting and communication. Strong project management skills. Nice to have: Recent experience of using Microsoft Suite, particularly Powerpoint & Excel Ability to draw conclusions and themes from data and take initiative to drive continuous process improvements. Recent experience working within the energy industry or for an energy consultant/supplier. Experience n a Commercial role. To apply for the Energy Consultant - Energy & Power, please send your CV to (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Energy Consultant - Energy & Power Permanent Reading - Hybrid-working MBNL is owned equally by EE and Three, two of the UK's most recognisable and innovative mobile operators. They are our shareholders, but to us they are also our customers. Our mission is to create maximum value for our Shareholders, by delivering and managing their best network experiences at the lowest cost. Context: The Property Department is responsible for the estate management and implementation of property and planning strategies across the shared and unilateral network property of EE & H3G and to ensure partners & suppliers adhere to agreed guidelines when undertaking work or upgrades on the network property estate. Joining our Property Operations Team as the Energy subject matter expert, you will initially be engaged in supporting the transition and implementation of new service contracts. Furthermore, you will also be responsible for the delivery of key initiatives to manage the operational energy and carbon profile of the Radio Access Network as well as lead the evolution of MBNL's Energy and Power services as the market continues to change and grow. As a result, you will be an essential part of defining what energy management should look like as MBNL continues its growth as an Infrastructure Manager. What the Energy Consultant will do: Be the subject matter expert, and stay up to date with key changes in the energy industry and reflect into MBNL's energy strategy, including presenting to senior management & the Board. Manage the transition and implementation of new supplier services and contracts. Oversee the services delivered by energy managers and key outsourced partners, ensuring all SLA/KPIs are being met and leading commercial intervention where they are not. Lead the Forecasting of future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments to operational teams, outsourced suppliers, internal stakeholders, shareholders, and energy suppliers. Support the Senior Property Manager to communicate energy price market developments both internally and to Shareholders, identifying opportunities to mitigate risk to budgets and developing recommendations for presentation. Be the key point of contact for Shareholders sustainability compliance requirements, supporting them with their submissions where required. Take responsibility for ensuring all third-party multi-site provider and portfolios power agreements are effectively managed and communicated with outsourced partners. Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies. Present key information and keep all stakeholders up to date on latest position, impacts to budget, updates to forecasts and recommendations at various internal and external forums (ECTF) Monitor Shareholder supply movements across the portfolio. Support the commercial and operational processes of onboarding new (connections) supplies on to the preferred contract, especially the transfer from "fixed" contracts to "flexible." The successful Energy Consultant will have: Good financial control skills. Excellent reporting and communication. Strong project management skills. Nice to have: Recent experience of using Microsoft Suite, particularly Powerpoint & Excel Ability to draw conclusions and themes from data and take initiative to drive continuous process improvements. Recent experience working within the energy industry or for an energy consultant/supplier. Experience n a Commercial role. To apply for the Energy Consultant - Energy & Power, please send your CV to (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Junior Product Owner We are looking for a Junior Product Owner to play a pivotal role in the charity s journey towards achieving a Digital First strategy. This is a remote, flexible working role, with excellent benefits. Position: Junior Product Owner Location: Remote Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Salary: £32,300 £38,000 per annum Contract: 12 month fixed term contract Benefits: 26 days hols plus bank holidays, enhanced pension, employee assistance programme, health cash back plan, flexi working, fully remote Closing Date: 17th April 2024 About the Role Positioned within the Digital Transformation team, you will own and manage the website on WordPress while working closely with the Senior Project Manager and Business Analyst to deliver innovative digital products that enhance the efficiency, decision-making, and user experience for both internal and external stakeholders. The role involves contributing to the definition of product vision, managing the product backlog, and ensuring that development efforts align with the strategic goals of digital transformation. You will be instrumental in facilitating the transition of ideas into actionable project plans, maintaining a seamless user-centric approach across all digital interfaces, and supporting the development and delivery of digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of the organisation and its stakeholders. About You You will have experience in product ownership or management, ideally within a digital or technology-focused environment with an educational background in a relevant field. While formal qualifications are valued, equivalent practical experience will also be considered. You will also have experience of: Working with cross-functional teams to deliver digital products or services Agile methodologies and principles, with hands-on experience in backlog management and iterative development cycles Gathering, scope definition, and user story creation, with a keen eye for detail in documenting processes and product features Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies, particularly experience with JIRA for tracking development tasks and Agile project management Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite for effective communication and document creation, with a strong emphasis on Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations SharePoint, for document management and team collaboration, ensuring that project documents are easily accessible and organised within the team and across the organisation Utilising digital collaboration tools to work effectively with remote teams, including proficiency in video conferencing tools and collaborative workspaces. You will also have an aptitude for learning and adopting new tools and technologies, with a willingness to develop expertise in areas such as digital analytics, user experience (UX) design, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Previous involvement in digital transformation initiatives or projects, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by digital change within an organisation will also be an advantage in this role. You will need the right to work in the UK to apply for the role. You will be asked to submit a CV and a supporting statement by 17th April 2024.Your supporting statement should set out your relevant knowledge, skills and experience against the job description. It should be no more than two sides of A4. About the Organisation The charity is the professional voice of the UK Fire and Rescue service, driving improvement and development throughout the UK, whilst supporting our leadership team. The charity is disability confident registered. The organisation is committed to being an inclusive employer and complies with the Equality Act 2010 and acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment. You may have experience in other areas as Product, Product Owner, Junior Product Owner, Assistant Product Owner, Product Support, Digital Transformation, Website, Website Manager, Content Manager, Digital Product Owner, Junior Digital Product Owner. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Apr 17, 2024
Contractor
Junior Product Owner We are looking for a Junior Product Owner to play a pivotal role in the charity s journey towards achieving a Digital First strategy. This is a remote, flexible working role, with excellent benefits. Position: Junior Product Owner Location: Remote Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Salary: £32,300 £38,000 per annum Contract: 12 month fixed term contract Benefits: 26 days hols plus bank holidays, enhanced pension, employee assistance programme, health cash back plan, flexi working, fully remote Closing Date: 17th April 2024 About the Role Positioned within the Digital Transformation team, you will own and manage the website on WordPress while working closely with the Senior Project Manager and Business Analyst to deliver innovative digital products that enhance the efficiency, decision-making, and user experience for both internal and external stakeholders. The role involves contributing to the definition of product vision, managing the product backlog, and ensuring that development efforts align with the strategic goals of digital transformation. You will be instrumental in facilitating the transition of ideas into actionable project plans, maintaining a seamless user-centric approach across all digital interfaces, and supporting the development and delivery of digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of the organisation and its stakeholders. About You You will have experience in product ownership or management, ideally within a digital or technology-focused environment with an educational background in a relevant field. While formal qualifications are valued, equivalent practical experience will also be considered. You will also have experience of: Working with cross-functional teams to deliver digital products or services Agile methodologies and principles, with hands-on experience in backlog management and iterative development cycles Gathering, scope definition, and user story creation, with a keen eye for detail in documenting processes and product features Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies, particularly experience with JIRA for tracking development tasks and Agile project management Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite for effective communication and document creation, with a strong emphasis on Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations SharePoint, for document management and team collaboration, ensuring that project documents are easily accessible and organised within the team and across the organisation Utilising digital collaboration tools to work effectively with remote teams, including proficiency in video conferencing tools and collaborative workspaces. You will also have an aptitude for learning and adopting new tools and technologies, with a willingness to develop expertise in areas such as digital analytics, user experience (UX) design, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Previous involvement in digital transformation initiatives or projects, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by digital change within an organisation will also be an advantage in this role. You will need the right to work in the UK to apply for the role. You will be asked to submit a CV and a supporting statement by 17th April 2024.Your supporting statement should set out your relevant knowledge, skills and experience against the job description. It should be no more than two sides of A4. About the Organisation The charity is the professional voice of the UK Fire and Rescue service, driving improvement and development throughout the UK, whilst supporting our leadership team. The charity is disability confident registered. The organisation is committed to being an inclusive employer and complies with the Equality Act 2010 and acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment. You may have experience in other areas as Product, Product Owner, Junior Product Owner, Assistant Product Owner, Product Support, Digital Transformation, Website, Website Manager, Content Manager, Digital Product Owner, Junior Digital Product Owner. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Property Operations Manager - Energy & Power Expert - Permanent - Mobile Telecoms Reading - Hybrid-working Context: Joining our Property Operations Team as the Energy subject matter expert, you will initially be engaged in supporting the transition and implementation of new service contracts. Furthermore, you will also be responsible for the delivery of key initiatives to manage the operational energy and carbon profile of the Radio Access Network as well as lead the evolution of MBNL's Energy and Power services as the market continues to change and grow. As a result, you will be an essential part of defining what energy management should look like as MBNL continues its growth as an Infrastructure Manager. What you will do: Be the subject matter expert and stay up to date with key changes in the energy industry and reflect into MBNL's energy strategy, including presenting to senior management & the Board. Manage the transition and implementation of new supplier services and contracts. Oversee the services delivered by energy managers and key outsourced partners, ensuring all SLA/KPIs are being met and leading commercial intervention where they are not. Lead the Forecasting of future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments to operational teams, outsourced suppliers, internal stakeholders, shareholders, and energy suppliers. Support the Senior Property Manager to communicate energy price market developments both internally and to Shareholders, identifying opportunities to mitigate risk to budgets and developing recommendations for presentation. Be the key point of contact for Shareholders sustainability compliance requirements, supporting them with their submissions where required. Take responsibility for ensuring all third-party multi-site provider and portfolios power agreements are effectively managed and communicated with outsourced partners. Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies. Present key information and keep all stakeholders up to date on latest position, impacts to budget, updates to forecasts and recommendations at various internal and external forums (ECTF) Monitor Shareholder supply movements across the portfolio. Support the commercial and operational processes of onboarding new (connections) supplies on to the preferred contract, especially the transfer from "fixed" contracts to "flexible." What we are looking for: Energy SME (ideally working for an Energy Supplier) Ability to guide/advise on more efficient/cost-effective ways of working in terms of energy consumption. Senior level stakeholder engagement up to SMT, Procurement Directors and CTO within the shareholders as well as daily interaction with Commercial and Commercial Finance Teams within the company. Ability to Partner and advise on sustainability, reaching sustainability targets and compliance around this. Nice to have: Recent experience of using Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint & Excel Ability to draw conclusions and themes from data and take initiative to drive continuous process improvements. Recent experience working within the energy industry or for an energy consultant/supplier. Experience in a Commercial role. MBNL is owned equally by EE and Three, two of the UK's most recognisable and innovative mobile operators. They are our shareholders, but to us they are also our customers. Our mission is to create maximum value for our Shareholders, by delivering and managing their best network experiences at the lowest cost. MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Property Operations Manager - Energy & Power Expert - Permanent - Mobile Telecoms Reading - Hybrid-working Context: Joining our Property Operations Team as the Energy subject matter expert, you will initially be engaged in supporting the transition and implementation of new service contracts. Furthermore, you will also be responsible for the delivery of key initiatives to manage the operational energy and carbon profile of the Radio Access Network as well as lead the evolution of MBNL's Energy and Power services as the market continues to change and grow. As a result, you will be an essential part of defining what energy management should look like as MBNL continues its growth as an Infrastructure Manager. What you will do: Be the subject matter expert and stay up to date with key changes in the energy industry and reflect into MBNL's energy strategy, including presenting to senior management & the Board. Manage the transition and implementation of new supplier services and contracts. Oversee the services delivered by energy managers and key outsourced partners, ensuring all SLA/KPIs are being met and leading commercial intervention where they are not. Lead the Forecasting of future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments to operational teams, outsourced suppliers, internal stakeholders, shareholders, and energy suppliers. Support the Senior Property Manager to communicate energy price market developments both internally and to Shareholders, identifying opportunities to mitigate risk to budgets and developing recommendations for presentation. Be the key point of contact for Shareholders sustainability compliance requirements, supporting them with their submissions where required. Take responsibility for ensuring all third-party multi-site provider and portfolios power agreements are effectively managed and communicated with outsourced partners. Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies. Present key information and keep all stakeholders up to date on latest position, impacts to budget, updates to forecasts and recommendations at various internal and external forums (ECTF) Monitor Shareholder supply movements across the portfolio. Support the commercial and operational processes of onboarding new (connections) supplies on to the preferred contract, especially the transfer from "fixed" contracts to "flexible." What we are looking for: Energy SME (ideally working for an Energy Supplier) Ability to guide/advise on more efficient/cost-effective ways of working in terms of energy consumption. Senior level stakeholder engagement up to SMT, Procurement Directors and CTO within the shareholders as well as daily interaction with Commercial and Commercial Finance Teams within the company. Ability to Partner and advise on sustainability, reaching sustainability targets and compliance around this. Nice to have: Recent experience of using Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint & Excel Ability to draw conclusions and themes from data and take initiative to drive continuous process improvements. Recent experience working within the energy industry or for an energy consultant/supplier. Experience in a Commercial role. MBNL is owned equally by EE and Three, two of the UK's most recognisable and innovative mobile operators. They are our shareholders, but to us they are also our customers. Our mission is to create maximum value for our Shareholders, by delivering and managing their best network experiences at the lowest cost. MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job title - Awards and Events Project Manager Location - Greenwich, SE18 Contract - Temporary - 6 months Hours - Part time 3 days per week- 21 hours Start Date : ASAP We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Awards & Events Project Manager to support our popular Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards programme and ceremony, responsible for leading and delivering from beginning to end of the project while working with both internal such as the council's Events, Design, Comms, Sponsorship and Business teams alongside external stakeholders. The Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards are an annual celebration of businesses in the borough, led by the Council, and supported by The South-East London Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors. Key responsibilities Take ownership of the awards schedule, including end-to-end project planning and delivery Create an awards tracker to share with the wider team. Define clear roles and responsibilities for the internal teams and ensure they adhere to them Organise key activities: launch, call for submissions, shortlisting, judging sessions, and the ceremony where the winners will be announced. Management of judges: schedule judging sessions and set up Co-ordinate announcements with the Communications and Engagement Officer. Build relationship and manage sponsors e.g. chasing guest table names and menu options from sponsors Manage relationship with InterContinental London - The O2 hotel operations team, where the ceremony will be held. Lead and deliver the ceremony event end to end Manage event registrations (sponsors and guests) and attendees, dietary requirements and support table planning Host and lead on weekly awards meetings with the team (marketing, business support, events). Candidate Requirements: Extensive experience of project managing large scale / high profile events. If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Ryan at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)
Apr 17, 2024
Seasonal
Job title - Awards and Events Project Manager Location - Greenwich, SE18 Contract - Temporary - 6 months Hours - Part time 3 days per week- 21 hours Start Date : ASAP We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Awards & Events Project Manager to support our popular Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards programme and ceremony, responsible for leading and delivering from beginning to end of the project while working with both internal such as the council's Events, Design, Comms, Sponsorship and Business teams alongside external stakeholders. The Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards are an annual celebration of businesses in the borough, led by the Council, and supported by The South-East London Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors. Key responsibilities Take ownership of the awards schedule, including end-to-end project planning and delivery Create an awards tracker to share with the wider team. Define clear roles and responsibilities for the internal teams and ensure they adhere to them Organise key activities: launch, call for submissions, shortlisting, judging sessions, and the ceremony where the winners will be announced. Management of judges: schedule judging sessions and set up Co-ordinate announcements with the Communications and Engagement Officer. Build relationship and manage sponsors e.g. chasing guest table names and menu options from sponsors Manage relationship with InterContinental London - The O2 hotel operations team, where the ceremony will be held. Lead and deliver the ceremony event end to end Manage event registrations (sponsors and guests) and attendees, dietary requirements and support table planning Host and lead on weekly awards meetings with the team (marketing, business support, events). Candidate Requirements: Extensive experience of project managing large scale / high profile events. If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Ryan at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)
I am excited to be working with an amazing health organisation in search of an Interim Services and Innovation Project Manager for 3 - 6 months. Full-time or part-time (4 days a week) will be considered for this Bristol based hybrid role. As Project Manager your role will be to support the delivery of a number of key organisation activities and objectives. Around 50% of time will be focused on proposition development with the remaining time on delegated tasks to support the Acting Director across other areas of their responsibility and the organisations suite of support services. Key role and responsibilities: Project Manager - a series of innovation sprints, aiming to develop new (support service focussed) fundable propositions for the organisation. Keeping the project on track, to deadline, meeting key deliverables. Senior Administrator - including scheduling and diary management, project management tools, monitoring and systems. Researcher - able to confidently conduct desk-based research, sector scoping, research with internal and external stakeholders. Data and Reporting - collation, data analysis, setting up surveys and using a variety of tools to analyse and present data in an engaging way visually. Highly digitally and IT confident - especially ppt and visual tool suites like canva, excel. Report Writer - notes of meetings, discussions, summarising actions and tracking them. Other varied tasks - related to our support and information service provision e.g. delegation of tasks related to two restricted funded projects, cross team activity like away days and meetings, general administration (like meeting set up/ organising/ research). If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
I am excited to be working with an amazing health organisation in search of an Interim Services and Innovation Project Manager for 3 - 6 months. Full-time or part-time (4 days a week) will be considered for this Bristol based hybrid role. As Project Manager your role will be to support the delivery of a number of key organisation activities and objectives. Around 50% of time will be focused on proposition development with the remaining time on delegated tasks to support the Acting Director across other areas of their responsibility and the organisations suite of support services. Key role and responsibilities: Project Manager - a series of innovation sprints, aiming to develop new (support service focussed) fundable propositions for the organisation. Keeping the project on track, to deadline, meeting key deliverables. Senior Administrator - including scheduling and diary management, project management tools, monitoring and systems. Researcher - able to confidently conduct desk-based research, sector scoping, research with internal and external stakeholders. Data and Reporting - collation, data analysis, setting up surveys and using a variety of tools to analyse and present data in an engaging way visually. Highly digitally and IT confident - especially ppt and visual tool suites like canva, excel. Report Writer - notes of meetings, discussions, summarising actions and tracking them. Other varied tasks - related to our support and information service provision e.g. delegation of tasks related to two restricted funded projects, cross team activity like away days and meetings, general administration (like meeting set up/ organising/ research). If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
The Head of External Engagement is a key leadership post within the organisation. The role encompasses responsibility for the development and delivery of the organisation's external activity, including profile, brand identity and stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and driving income generation. Share this vacancy: Employer Sound and Music Location London (but postholder can work remotely from anywhere in the UK) Contract Type Full-Time Permanent Start Date 3rd June 2024 (depending on notice period) Closing Date 14th April 2024 at 23:59 Contract & hours: Permanent contract, 0.8 to 1.0 (4 to 5 days a week, and open to flexible working arrangements) Reporting to: Chief Executive Created: March 2024 General Information The Head of External Engagement is a key leadership post within the organisation. The role encompasses responsibility for the development and delivery of the organisation's external activity, including profile, brand identity and stakeholder engagement (including the public), fundraising, and driving income generation in new areas, notably commercial partnerships. It also forms part of Sound and Music's senior management team, who under the leadership of the Chief Executive are responsible for overseeing the organisation's programme of activity, strategic development, external profile and a positive and productive organisational culture. An experienced fundraiser and communicator, you will lead the external engagement team and support the delivery of its strategic and operational plans. The broad remit of the role means the successful candidate will be a strong and confident communicator who builds networks easily and prioritises exceptional stakeholder management and relationship development. Sound and Music operates a hybrid working model with a mix of in person and remote working, so we welcome applications from anywhere in the UK. Our office is in London and the minimum requirement will be to attend one day per week. The post holder will support Sound and Music's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, contributing to a culture of respect and collaboration in the organisation's internal and external activities. Key Responsibilities Leadership and management External leadership: Represent Sound and Music publicly, including through stakeholder and supporter events Work with the Head of Programmes to ensure Sound and Music's advisory groups are meaningfully engaged Be the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for Sound and Music Internal leadership: Shared strategic responsibility and accountability for Sound and Music's three core aims and their associated objectives, outcomes and outputs Shared accountability (with other senior management colleagues) for the successful delivery and implementation of the organisation's Business Plan Lead the organisation's External Engagements team. This team includes a Communications and Insights Manager and Fundraising Coordinator (both line managed by the Head of External Engagement) plus support from other Sound and Music team members Development and fundraising Develop and support the Chief Executive on the overall business and development strategy for the organisation to ensure we meet fundraising targets (£200k in 2024-25) for annual programmes and major projects Develop an ambitious fundraising programme which builds our supporter base and individual funding streams, including individuals, major gifts and public funders Drive income growth by identifying and negotiating commercial partnerships and contribute to the development of an enhanced commercial mindset across the organisation Develop and cultivate the existing trusts and foundations pipeline Prepare documents and reports for key funders including Arts Council England Build and maintain positive and productive relationships with key funders, commercial organisations and stakeholders and cultivate existing relationships within the organisation Establish new income streams, for example, by maximising the intellectual property created within the organisation Engage the Board of Trustees and senior management team in fundraising activities and the ongoing strategy to optimise donor management and stewardship to develop a culture of fundraising across the organisation Maximise the opportunities provided by the new CRM system and contribute to the development of a data-led mindset across the organisation Communications and campaigns Develop and lead the overall communications and reputation management strategy for varied stakeholders to ensure we increase our visibility and influence in the sector Support the Chief Executive to build the profile of our brand, drive the media messaging and oversee and power our content media campaigns Support the Chief Executive to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with government and culture and media opinion formers Strategy and planning Work with the Chief Executive and other senior management team members to monitor, evaluate and review KPIs, strategies and activity so as to maximise Sound and Music's impact. This includes reporting and presenting to the Board and externally to help build engagement and relationships in the sector and with funders Assess the reputational, financial, delivery and other risks associated with current and new projects and partnerships Empower, model, support and encourage cross-team working to realise the full income generating possibilities of projects Finance and governance Contribute to creating and monitoring the overall organisation budget Work closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Programmes and Finance Manager to formulate financial strategy against specified budget areas, and to ensure that the programme activity is sufficiently resourced, planned and delivered to budget Ensure close monitoring of income and expenditure for relevant budget lines and contribute to senior management team financial planning and review Attend Board and Financial Subcommittee meetings to present and report impact on a quarterly basis Special Conditions of the Post Travel within the UK, as required by the role A willingness to represent the organisation internationally on an occasional basis Evening and weekend working to attend and network at events will be required (time off in lieu is taken afterwards) Satisfactory completion of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (if offered the role, and paid for by Sound and Music) Candidate Profile A demonstrable commitment to Sound and Music's vision, mission and values A track record of generating income across different channels, meeting targets, with the ability and experience to manage and develop long-term and sustained fundraising relationships (for example, with major donors and trusts and foundations) Leadership (a strong combination of these are essential): A track record of leadership, including leading or working at a senior level in an organisation during a period of growth and change Excellent team leadership skills, with high emotional intelligence and generosity, a genuine enthusiasm for encouraging the input and ideas of others Strong budgeting and financial planning skills, and the ability to work collaboratively on this An entrepreneurial mindset: success in leveraging income, developing new income streams and value through commercial acumen and effective strategic partnership building A track record in championing and addressing under-representation in culture and a deep-rooted commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Experience of increasing brand profile, developing brand awareness, and expanding audiences for a specialist product or service Understanding of the current political, economic, social and technological climate, including the context for culture and public funding and an active engagement with technological developments in creativity Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: able to engage confidently with different audiences and areas of the sector both publicly and on a 1:1 basis Excellent understanding of digital communications and infrastructure and how it can build reach and engagement, including using data to drive decision making If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role. Sound and Music is the national charity for new music. Our work covers composer and artist development, partnerships with a range of organisations, audience development, touring, information and advice, network building, and our education programme. Membership organisation, subject association and charity.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
The Head of External Engagement is a key leadership post within the organisation. The role encompasses responsibility for the development and delivery of the organisation's external activity, including profile, brand identity and stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and driving income generation. Share this vacancy: Employer Sound and Music Location London (but postholder can work remotely from anywhere in the UK) Contract Type Full-Time Permanent Start Date 3rd June 2024 (depending on notice period) Closing Date 14th April 2024 at 23:59 Contract & hours: Permanent contract, 0.8 to 1.0 (4 to 5 days a week, and open to flexible working arrangements) Reporting to: Chief Executive Created: March 2024 General Information The Head of External Engagement is a key leadership post within the organisation. The role encompasses responsibility for the development and delivery of the organisation's external activity, including profile, brand identity and stakeholder engagement (including the public), fundraising, and driving income generation in new areas, notably commercial partnerships. It also forms part of Sound and Music's senior management team, who under the leadership of the Chief Executive are responsible for overseeing the organisation's programme of activity, strategic development, external profile and a positive and productive organisational culture. An experienced fundraiser and communicator, you will lead the external engagement team and support the delivery of its strategic and operational plans. The broad remit of the role means the successful candidate will be a strong and confident communicator who builds networks easily and prioritises exceptional stakeholder management and relationship development. Sound and Music operates a hybrid working model with a mix of in person and remote working, so we welcome applications from anywhere in the UK. Our office is in London and the minimum requirement will be to attend one day per week. The post holder will support Sound and Music's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, contributing to a culture of respect and collaboration in the organisation's internal and external activities. Key Responsibilities Leadership and management External leadership: Represent Sound and Music publicly, including through stakeholder and supporter events Work with the Head of Programmes to ensure Sound and Music's advisory groups are meaningfully engaged Be the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for Sound and Music Internal leadership: Shared strategic responsibility and accountability for Sound and Music's three core aims and their associated objectives, outcomes and outputs Shared accountability (with other senior management colleagues) for the successful delivery and implementation of the organisation's Business Plan Lead the organisation's External Engagements team. This team includes a Communications and Insights Manager and Fundraising Coordinator (both line managed by the Head of External Engagement) plus support from other Sound and Music team members Development and fundraising Develop and support the Chief Executive on the overall business and development strategy for the organisation to ensure we meet fundraising targets (£200k in 2024-25) for annual programmes and major projects Develop an ambitious fundraising programme which builds our supporter base and individual funding streams, including individuals, major gifts and public funders Drive income growth by identifying and negotiating commercial partnerships and contribute to the development of an enhanced commercial mindset across the organisation Develop and cultivate the existing trusts and foundations pipeline Prepare documents and reports for key funders including Arts Council England Build and maintain positive and productive relationships with key funders, commercial organisations and stakeholders and cultivate existing relationships within the organisation Establish new income streams, for example, by maximising the intellectual property created within the organisation Engage the Board of Trustees and senior management team in fundraising activities and the ongoing strategy to optimise donor management and stewardship to develop a culture of fundraising across the organisation Maximise the opportunities provided by the new CRM system and contribute to the development of a data-led mindset across the organisation Communications and campaigns Develop and lead the overall communications and reputation management strategy for varied stakeholders to ensure we increase our visibility and influence in the sector Support the Chief Executive to build the profile of our brand, drive the media messaging and oversee and power our content media campaigns Support the Chief Executive to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with government and culture and media opinion formers Strategy and planning Work with the Chief Executive and other senior management team members to monitor, evaluate and review KPIs, strategies and activity so as to maximise Sound and Music's impact. This includes reporting and presenting to the Board and externally to help build engagement and relationships in the sector and with funders Assess the reputational, financial, delivery and other risks associated with current and new projects and partnerships Empower, model, support and encourage cross-team working to realise the full income generating possibilities of projects Finance and governance Contribute to creating and monitoring the overall organisation budget Work closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Programmes and Finance Manager to formulate financial strategy against specified budget areas, and to ensure that the programme activity is sufficiently resourced, planned and delivered to budget Ensure close monitoring of income and expenditure for relevant budget lines and contribute to senior management team financial planning and review Attend Board and Financial Subcommittee meetings to present and report impact on a quarterly basis Special Conditions of the Post Travel within the UK, as required by the role A willingness to represent the organisation internationally on an occasional basis Evening and weekend working to attend and network at events will be required (time off in lieu is taken afterwards) Satisfactory completion of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (if offered the role, and paid for by Sound and Music) Candidate Profile A demonstrable commitment to Sound and Music's vision, mission and values A track record of generating income across different channels, meeting targets, with the ability and experience to manage and develop long-term and sustained fundraising relationships (for example, with major donors and trusts and foundations) Leadership (a strong combination of these are essential): A track record of leadership, including leading or working at a senior level in an organisation during a period of growth and change Excellent team leadership skills, with high emotional intelligence and generosity, a genuine enthusiasm for encouraging the input and ideas of others Strong budgeting and financial planning skills, and the ability to work collaboratively on this An entrepreneurial mindset: success in leveraging income, developing new income streams and value through commercial acumen and effective strategic partnership building A track record in championing and addressing under-representation in culture and a deep-rooted commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Experience of increasing brand profile, developing brand awareness, and expanding audiences for a specialist product or service Understanding of the current political, economic, social and technological climate, including the context for culture and public funding and an active engagement with technological developments in creativity Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: able to engage confidently with different audiences and areas of the sector both publicly and on a 1:1 basis Excellent understanding of digital communications and infrastructure and how it can build reach and engagement, including using data to drive decision making If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role. Sound and Music is the national charity for new music. Our work covers composer and artist development, partnerships with a range of organisations, audience development, touring, information and advice, network building, and our education programme. Membership organisation, subject association and charity.
JOB TITLE: Senior Solution Architect SALARY: £86,964 - £102,310 LOCATION(S): Halifax or Leeds HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at either our Halifax or Leeds hubs. About the team If you think all banks are the same, you'd be wrong. We're an innovative, fast-changing business that's shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that's empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose. We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our People Platform team at Lloyds Banking Group; a team in place to combine the best of colleague centricity, product obsession and agile delivery across our People Technology landscape. Our team is focussed on transforming the experiences throughout the end-to-end colleague lifecycle enabled by technology. You will be at the heart of designing our solutions in a way that unlocks and creates opportunities to digitise and deliver excellent colleague journeys and business outcomes, as well as meeting the Group's strategic goals to simplify and redefine the technology landscape. Purpose of the role Our People Platform is structured into Labs, each focussed on end-to-end colleague journeys - from 'Attract, Activate & Grow' through 'Thrive' and 'Succeed'. These are underpinned by enterprise technologies and business partnerships recognised as best in class across the People/HR systems domain. We need a Senior Solution Architect who will have the opportunity to play a critical role in designing solutions that can provide continuous flow of value to our colleagues, and will be responsible for: collaborating with Product Owners, Platform Leads, Enterprise Architects & Engineers to create the architectural runway for our Platform teams. leading on the discovery and analysis of technology options and the delivery of end-to-end solution designs, using relevant architectural building blocks that enable frequent incremental value delivery for colleagues. identifying and managing technical design risks and issues, driving remediation and resolution through architectural or agile practises. supporting Product Owners and Platform Leads in identifying, articulating and impact assessing software and infrastructure currency risks or issues, offering options and recommendations on action planning enabling continuous ever-greening of our technology landscape. help develop our passion to promote the architecture subject area through mentoring coaching and participation in Agile ceremonies. Senior Solution Architects will have line manager responsibilities, so the ability to performance-manage and get the best out of your team will be key. What we need from you? We need a leader in Solution Architecture who understands the challenges of modern architecture. You will build a compelling strategic vision and will understand a wide array of technology implications including people and process, bringing this to your comprehensive view of design. You'll ideally have previous career experience in software or infrastructure engineering and will be well placed to define and sell your vision for Engineers, Architects, and Product Owners alike. You must be a keen and comfortable communicator who is happy working with a wide range of technical and non-technical colleagues. You would be able to produce high quality documentation tailored to the audience which would include senior stakeholders. As a role that can require demanding delivery timeframes, you will need to be self-organised and be able to proactively prioritise your time. Essential skills & main accountabilities Has experienced working in multi-disciplinary Product, Platform and/or Feature teams. Has established systems engineering or solution architecture experience and appreciation of software engineering methods such as Behaviour and Test-Driven Development. Understands the external market including how and where third-party products could be appropriate, knowledge of technology evaluation processes and best practise. Has established experiences partnering with other collaborators such as Enterprise, Security, Business, Data and Infrastructure architects to create customer value and address business problems. Holds proficient experience in leading activities associated with Architectural Governance, Risk Management or Compliance processes. We also need to see specialisation in the type of technology baseline that we use. So detailed knowledge of one or more of our enterprise class SaaS solutions - specifically Workday, ServiceNow, Beeline ad the Microsoft M365 and Viva products - would be a bonus. Why Lloyds Banking Group Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too. About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. If you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process, just let us know. If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Want to do amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
JOB TITLE: Senior Solution Architect SALARY: £86,964 - £102,310 LOCATION(S): Halifax or Leeds HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at either our Halifax or Leeds hubs. About the team If you think all banks are the same, you'd be wrong. We're an innovative, fast-changing business that's shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that's empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose. We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our People Platform team at Lloyds Banking Group; a team in place to combine the best of colleague centricity, product obsession and agile delivery across our People Technology landscape. Our team is focussed on transforming the experiences throughout the end-to-end colleague lifecycle enabled by technology. You will be at the heart of designing our solutions in a way that unlocks and creates opportunities to digitise and deliver excellent colleague journeys and business outcomes, as well as meeting the Group's strategic goals to simplify and redefine the technology landscape. Purpose of the role Our People Platform is structured into Labs, each focussed on end-to-end colleague journeys - from 'Attract, Activate & Grow' through 'Thrive' and 'Succeed'. These are underpinned by enterprise technologies and business partnerships recognised as best in class across the People/HR systems domain. We need a Senior Solution Architect who will have the opportunity to play a critical role in designing solutions that can provide continuous flow of value to our colleagues, and will be responsible for: collaborating with Product Owners, Platform Leads, Enterprise Architects & Engineers to create the architectural runway for our Platform teams. leading on the discovery and analysis of technology options and the delivery of end-to-end solution designs, using relevant architectural building blocks that enable frequent incremental value delivery for colleagues. identifying and managing technical design risks and issues, driving remediation and resolution through architectural or agile practises. supporting Product Owners and Platform Leads in identifying, articulating and impact assessing software and infrastructure currency risks or issues, offering options and recommendations on action planning enabling continuous ever-greening of our technology landscape. help develop our passion to promote the architecture subject area through mentoring coaching and participation in Agile ceremonies. Senior Solution Architects will have line manager responsibilities, so the ability to performance-manage and get the best out of your team will be key. What we need from you? We need a leader in Solution Architecture who understands the challenges of modern architecture. You will build a compelling strategic vision and will understand a wide array of technology implications including people and process, bringing this to your comprehensive view of design. You'll ideally have previous career experience in software or infrastructure engineering and will be well placed to define and sell your vision for Engineers, Architects, and Product Owners alike. You must be a keen and comfortable communicator who is happy working with a wide range of technical and non-technical colleagues. You would be able to produce high quality documentation tailored to the audience which would include senior stakeholders. As a role that can require demanding delivery timeframes, you will need to be self-organised and be able to proactively prioritise your time. Essential skills & main accountabilities Has experienced working in multi-disciplinary Product, Platform and/or Feature teams. Has established systems engineering or solution architecture experience and appreciation of software engineering methods such as Behaviour and Test-Driven Development. Understands the external market including how and where third-party products could be appropriate, knowledge of technology evaluation processes and best practise. Has established experiences partnering with other collaborators such as Enterprise, Security, Business, Data and Infrastructure architects to create customer value and address business problems. Holds proficient experience in leading activities associated with Architectural Governance, Risk Management or Compliance processes. We also need to see specialisation in the type of technology baseline that we use. So detailed knowledge of one or more of our enterprise class SaaS solutions - specifically Workday, ServiceNow, Beeline ad the Microsoft M365 and Viva products - would be a bonus. Why Lloyds Banking Group Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too. About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. If you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process, just let us know. If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Want to do amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.
Greencore, like all organisations, faces a wide range of risks that could impede the successful achievement of our vision and strategic objectives. We recognise that effective risk management is critical to our success, and are committed to an ERM framework that enables us to understand the risks we face and make informed decisions. The Risk Manager role joins a growing and maturing risk function. Over the last 18 months Greencore has transformed its ERM Framework and is now moving into a period of further development and embedding. This new role will support the Head of Risk in maintaining and further enhancing risk management capabilities across the Group and supporting and advising teams across the business to embed effective risk management. Key Accountabilities: 1. Bottom-up' Function Risk Management Lead Implement and champion the Greencore Group Risk Management Methodology which provides the tools, methodologies, common risk language and processes that can be used to identify, assess, mitigate and report risks Build and maintain network of Risk Champions and Risk Advisors and share best practices Work closely with Risk Champions and wider business stakeholders to continually improve approach to risk management and quality of risk information Ensure strong relationships are developed and maintained across the business, influencing stakeholders where necessary and establishing forums for regular / ongoing communication and ensuring consistent messaging to the business regarding risk requirements Assist management in identifying risks through the facilitation of risk workshops, KPI reviews, evaluation of internal audit findings and compliance reports, and expert insight Evaluate the appropriateness of identification, evaluation and responsive actions determined by management. Identify and recommend additional controls to be implemented for the mitigation of risk Monitor the overall risk profile, including accumulations of risk, trends, and risks from internal and external market changes Collate, challenge and report on aggregate risk profile and key risk themes, and escalate significant risks to Head of Risk and senior management as required 2. Support wider ERM Framework maturity Provide risk management subject matter expertise, acting as one of the business's leading focal points for risk management advice, guidance, and support. Be an advocate for, and continually promote, a risk aware culture throughout the Group Manage the business' ERM tool, including user administration, training, and ongoing improvement Manage relationship with external suppliers, holding them to account for service delivery and performance Support the Head of Risk in facilitating Principal Risk tracking and updates as required Produce comprehensive and insightful risk reporting for the Risk Oversight Committee and other governance forums as required Provide training on risk and the risk framework where required Monitor the implementation of, and adherence of business decisions to, the Group Statement of Risk Appetite for input into ongoing evaluation and update. Continuous enhancement of risk management skills and knowledge through CPD and learning Working with the Head of Risk, help to further mature the ERM framework, and develop new risk management initiatives 3 . Resilience Support the Head of Risk with delivering a formal Resilience agenda, including climate risk assessment, crisis management, scenario planning and risk war-gaming Knowledge, Skills and Experience Previous experience working within ERM roles, with 3+ years of relevant experience in a risk, audit, governance, or compliance function Advanced knowledge in developing and applying "best practice" enterprise-risk-frameworks in a complex business environment Proven experience of analysing complex risk data in order to understand and present risk movements and highlight notable changes Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, able to interpret complex information and processes from across a range of subject areas and effectively draw relevant conclusions Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to challenge and influence senior management Experience of business partnering and securing buy-in from business stakeholders Ability to challenge the status quo Able to work both independently, within a team setting, and collaboratively across varied business areas; Agile and very capable of working in a fast paced, ever changing environment What you'll get in return: Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Greencore, like all organisations, faces a wide range of risks that could impede the successful achievement of our vision and strategic objectives. We recognise that effective risk management is critical to our success, and are committed to an ERM framework that enables us to understand the risks we face and make informed decisions. The Risk Manager role joins a growing and maturing risk function. Over the last 18 months Greencore has transformed its ERM Framework and is now moving into a period of further development and embedding. This new role will support the Head of Risk in maintaining and further enhancing risk management capabilities across the Group and supporting and advising teams across the business to embed effective risk management. Key Accountabilities: 1. Bottom-up' Function Risk Management Lead Implement and champion the Greencore Group Risk Management Methodology which provides the tools, methodologies, common risk language and processes that can be used to identify, assess, mitigate and report risks Build and maintain network of Risk Champions and Risk Advisors and share best practices Work closely with Risk Champions and wider business stakeholders to continually improve approach to risk management and quality of risk information Ensure strong relationships are developed and maintained across the business, influencing stakeholders where necessary and establishing forums for regular / ongoing communication and ensuring consistent messaging to the business regarding risk requirements Assist management in identifying risks through the facilitation of risk workshops, KPI reviews, evaluation of internal audit findings and compliance reports, and expert insight Evaluate the appropriateness of identification, evaluation and responsive actions determined by management. Identify and recommend additional controls to be implemented for the mitigation of risk Monitor the overall risk profile, including accumulations of risk, trends, and risks from internal and external market changes Collate, challenge and report on aggregate risk profile and key risk themes, and escalate significant risks to Head of Risk and senior management as required 2. Support wider ERM Framework maturity Provide risk management subject matter expertise, acting as one of the business's leading focal points for risk management advice, guidance, and support. Be an advocate for, and continually promote, a risk aware culture throughout the Group Manage the business' ERM tool, including user administration, training, and ongoing improvement Manage relationship with external suppliers, holding them to account for service delivery and performance Support the Head of Risk in facilitating Principal Risk tracking and updates as required Produce comprehensive and insightful risk reporting for the Risk Oversight Committee and other governance forums as required Provide training on risk and the risk framework where required Monitor the implementation of, and adherence of business decisions to, the Group Statement of Risk Appetite for input into ongoing evaluation and update. Continuous enhancement of risk management skills and knowledge through CPD and learning Working with the Head of Risk, help to further mature the ERM framework, and develop new risk management initiatives 3 . Resilience Support the Head of Risk with delivering a formal Resilience agenda, including climate risk assessment, crisis management, scenario planning and risk war-gaming Knowledge, Skills and Experience Previous experience working within ERM roles, with 3+ years of relevant experience in a risk, audit, governance, or compliance function Advanced knowledge in developing and applying "best practice" enterprise-risk-frameworks in a complex business environment Proven experience of analysing complex risk data in order to understand and present risk movements and highlight notable changes Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, able to interpret complex information and processes from across a range of subject areas and effectively draw relevant conclusions Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to challenge and influence senior management Experience of business partnering and securing buy-in from business stakeholders Ability to challenge the status quo Able to work both independently, within a team setting, and collaboratively across varied business areas; Agile and very capable of working in a fast paced, ever changing environment What you'll get in return: Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Alpha Fashion Group is a leading supplier of fashion accessories operated in Shenzhen, Dongguan,Qingdao, Hangzhou China, London, HongKong, USA and Australia. With the inception of Alpha Fashion in 2006, we are currently one of the leading and most established companies in design and manufacturing with a wide product range which includes Home Accessories, Jewelry, Hair Accessories, Handbags, Scarves, Beauty, Tech Accessories etc. We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Key Account Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with key customers, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving designated sales targets. This role involves proactive communication, strategic planning, and collaboration with internal teams to optimize service delivery. Key Responsibilities: Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing key customers to generate sales. Act as the main point of contact, understanding customer needs and requirements. Sales and Growth: Propose solutions to existing customers, expanding relationships and meeting objectives. Manage a portfolio of Key Accounts to achieve designated sales targets for both existing and new accounts. Actively seek opportunities to expand business with new and existing key customers. Operational Excellence: Ensure accurate and timely delivery of products and services to customers. Resolve customer issues and complaints to maintain trust and satisfaction. Market Awareness: Stay informed about competing products, discount structures, and market trends. Conduct competitive shops to gather insights and optimize service. Communication: Act as the liaison between key customers and internal teams. Communicate daily with business clients to address queries and concerns. Client Engagement: Organize onsite and offsite meetings with key clients, showcasing samples and the company's product range. Conduct regular calls and meetings with business units to foster relationships and communicate strategies for Key Accounts. Collaboration: Collaborate with various business departments within the organization to sustain and enhance relationships with key accounts. Reporting: Prepare regular progress and forecast reports for internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics. Conduct weekly touch base with the manager. Key Skills: Passion for fashion/lifestyle sales, product, and retail. Able to work with various teams and adapt to different cultures. Confident communicator - written, verbal, and presentation. Commercial judgment coupled with an ability to offer solutions to customer problems. Ability to build and maintain strong key relationships. Self-motivated with an ability to spot opportunities and maximize them. Core Competencies: Previous buying position or similar roles required. Efficient under pressure with an ability to prioritize. Experience of working to margin/roll-up and seasonal targets. Must be able to multitask. Demonstrated ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. Work in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Excel. Great communication skills both verbal and written. Analytical skills. Be able to work independently. Results-driven. Must have over 5 years experience of working in this type of role previously. If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for building strong customer relationships and achieving sales targets, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Alpha Fashion Group is a leading supplier of fashion accessories operated in Shenzhen, Dongguan,Qingdao, Hangzhou China, London, HongKong, USA and Australia. With the inception of Alpha Fashion in 2006, we are currently one of the leading and most established companies in design and manufacturing with a wide product range which includes Home Accessories, Jewelry, Hair Accessories, Handbags, Scarves, Beauty, Tech Accessories etc. We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Key Account Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with key customers, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving designated sales targets. This role involves proactive communication, strategic planning, and collaboration with internal teams to optimize service delivery. Key Responsibilities: Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing key customers to generate sales. Act as the main point of contact, understanding customer needs and requirements. Sales and Growth: Propose solutions to existing customers, expanding relationships and meeting objectives. Manage a portfolio of Key Accounts to achieve designated sales targets for both existing and new accounts. Actively seek opportunities to expand business with new and existing key customers. Operational Excellence: Ensure accurate and timely delivery of products and services to customers. Resolve customer issues and complaints to maintain trust and satisfaction. Market Awareness: Stay informed about competing products, discount structures, and market trends. Conduct competitive shops to gather insights and optimize service. Communication: Act as the liaison between key customers and internal teams. Communicate daily with business clients to address queries and concerns. Client Engagement: Organize onsite and offsite meetings with key clients, showcasing samples and the company's product range. Conduct regular calls and meetings with business units to foster relationships and communicate strategies for Key Accounts. Collaboration: Collaborate with various business departments within the organization to sustain and enhance relationships with key accounts. Reporting: Prepare regular progress and forecast reports for internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics. Conduct weekly touch base with the manager. Key Skills: Passion for fashion/lifestyle sales, product, and retail. Able to work with various teams and adapt to different cultures. Confident communicator - written, verbal, and presentation. Commercial judgment coupled with an ability to offer solutions to customer problems. Ability to build and maintain strong key relationships. Self-motivated with an ability to spot opportunities and maximize them. Core Competencies: Previous buying position or similar roles required. Efficient under pressure with an ability to prioritize. Experience of working to margin/roll-up and seasonal targets. Must be able to multitask. Demonstrated ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. Work in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Excel. Great communication skills both verbal and written. Analytical skills. Be able to work independently. Results-driven. Must have over 5 years experience of working in this type of role previously. If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for building strong customer relationships and achieving sales targets, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.