Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The role will involve managing end-to-end procurement projects and implementing strategies to reduce cost whilst delivering quality services. The Procurement Manager will provide best practice procurement advice and challenge within each project assigned, driving incremental value from effective intervention and application of appropriate procurement and evaluation strategies. The post holder will be expected to advise on projects across all categories of expenditure, general fund, capital and HRA funded schemes; including complex, high risk projects. The post-holder will have day to day shared supervision of a two procurement officers and three procurement assistants with management of one specific individual. As a Procurement Manager you will be responsible to: 1.Provide leadership on specific high value and complex strategic procurement projects, managing the supply market, supplier research and tendering activity to support all service areas within the authority. Use professional knowledge and experience to advise senior managers on the procurement options and risks/issues.Apply procurement best practise and knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations and contract standing orders of the Council to ensure compliance. 2.Manage all procurement projects through to completion to deliver the following outcomes: Compliance with overarching council objectives and standing orders; Taking responsibility for the application of procurement regulations and best procurement practise and cabinet office policy; Have input into the direction of the work programme under supervision from the Business Partner and Service Manager; Understand key commercial drivers and commercial success criteria for procurements undertaken within the authority and act as procurement challenge within the procurement governance process. Develop comprehensive plans in order to deliver service requirements within prescribed times as set out in regulations and best practise. Employ different financial modelling to understand total cost of ownership/whole life costing of contracts; To research, understand and deploy innovative approaches to procurement, within the limits of regulations. 3.Supervise day to day activity of the Procurement Officers (2) and Procurement Assistants (3) in conjunction with the other Procurement Managers. Allocate procurement projects and ancillary activity based on risk, complexity and capability; Provide professional support and advice to enable direct reports to meet service and organisational objectives. Provide training, development and mentoring to further improve skills. 4.Work in partnership with and deputise for, the Business Partner in: Managing resources in order to maintain service delivery, making appropriate decisions in order for projects to progress; Development of strategies for the delivery of efficient and effective procurement processes; Development and implementation of a Buy Local policy to maximise opportunities for local suppliers; Establishment of a robust data based approach to identification of opportunities for savings and service improvement. 5.Responsible for developing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver business outcomes on time and to requirement. 6.Responsible for engaging with suppliers, current and potential, in order to ensure they fully understand the Council's requirements and procurement process. Skills and Experience: Previous experience in leading compliant procurement projects for public and/or private sector organisations Excellent communication (both verbal and written), negotiation and influencing skills in a commercial environment and within a wide range of people and organisations Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, being able to manage multiple work streams, at different stages of development simultaneously Able to apply problem solving analytical skills to prepare and present reports and undertake formal presentations on complex matters in a clear and comprehensible manner Up to date knowledge of current UK procurement legislation and EU procurement directives Up to date knowledge on procurement best practices, processes, techniques and tools to achieve value for money Working towards CIPS membership status, or otherwise demonstrate equivalent knowledge through experience Extensive experience of undertaking PCR15 compliant procurement activity About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton, part of Luton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Apr 29, 2024
Contractor
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The role will involve managing end-to-end procurement projects and implementing strategies to reduce cost whilst delivering quality services. The Procurement Manager will provide best practice procurement advice and challenge within each project assigned, driving incremental value from effective intervention and application of appropriate procurement and evaluation strategies. The post holder will be expected to advise on projects across all categories of expenditure, general fund, capital and HRA funded schemes; including complex, high risk projects. The post-holder will have day to day shared supervision of a two procurement officers and three procurement assistants with management of one specific individual. As a Procurement Manager you will be responsible to: 1.Provide leadership on specific high value and complex strategic procurement projects, managing the supply market, supplier research and tendering activity to support all service areas within the authority. Use professional knowledge and experience to advise senior managers on the procurement options and risks/issues.Apply procurement best practise and knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations and contract standing orders of the Council to ensure compliance. 2.Manage all procurement projects through to completion to deliver the following outcomes: Compliance with overarching council objectives and standing orders; Taking responsibility for the application of procurement regulations and best procurement practise and cabinet office policy; Have input into the direction of the work programme under supervision from the Business Partner and Service Manager; Understand key commercial drivers and commercial success criteria for procurements undertaken within the authority and act as procurement challenge within the procurement governance process. Develop comprehensive plans in order to deliver service requirements within prescribed times as set out in regulations and best practise. Employ different financial modelling to understand total cost of ownership/whole life costing of contracts; To research, understand and deploy innovative approaches to procurement, within the limits of regulations. 3.Supervise day to day activity of the Procurement Officers (2) and Procurement Assistants (3) in conjunction with the other Procurement Managers. Allocate procurement projects and ancillary activity based on risk, complexity and capability; Provide professional support and advice to enable direct reports to meet service and organisational objectives. Provide training, development and mentoring to further improve skills. 4.Work in partnership with and deputise for, the Business Partner in: Managing resources in order to maintain service delivery, making appropriate decisions in order for projects to progress; Development of strategies for the delivery of efficient and effective procurement processes; Development and implementation of a Buy Local policy to maximise opportunities for local suppliers; Establishment of a robust data based approach to identification of opportunities for savings and service improvement. 5.Responsible for developing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver business outcomes on time and to requirement. 6.Responsible for engaging with suppliers, current and potential, in order to ensure they fully understand the Council's requirements and procurement process. Skills and Experience: Previous experience in leading compliant procurement projects for public and/or private sector organisations Excellent communication (both verbal and written), negotiation and influencing skills in a commercial environment and within a wide range of people and organisations Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, being able to manage multiple work streams, at different stages of development simultaneously Able to apply problem solving analytical skills to prepare and present reports and undertake formal presentations on complex matters in a clear and comprehensible manner Up to date knowledge of current UK procurement legislation and EU procurement directives Up to date knowledge on procurement best practices, processes, techniques and tools to achieve value for money Working towards CIPS membership status, or otherwise demonstrate equivalent knowledge through experience Extensive experience of undertaking PCR15 compliant procurement activity About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton, part of Luton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
We have a great opportunity for a Safety, Health & Environment Advisor to join our team within Vistry Services, covering sites across North Yorkshire. As our Safety, Health & Environment Advisor you will be responsible for supporting Vistry Group in the safe planning, delivery and review of a variety complex projects across all areas of the construction and maintenance industry whilst ensuring compliance with the Vistry Group Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Policies, Standards and legislation. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Must have NEBOSH Construction or equivalent diploma. Experience in the construction industry Experience in a Safety Advisor role within Residential Construction or Tier 1 Contracting Member of a Professional Body, progressing to Chartered status. Experience in housebuilding desirable More about the Safety, Health & Environment Advisor role Identify the roles and responsibilities of Vistry Group in respect of the CDM Regulations for each project and agree a course of action with the Business Manager and Site Manager to satisfy these requirements. Facilitate the implementation of policies and procedures within business units to help reduce risk and support a positive SHE culture. Proactively drive and promote the Vistry Group's behavioural approach through site visits, management meetings and forums. Support the successful implementation of the Group's ActivSHEQ database through promotion and of the system at site level and input of data required by an SHE Advisor in accordance with company guidance and timescales. Support SHE line management in the implementation of all Group SHE Standards and report any issues arising on site or within business units which may have an impact on SHE compliance and/or SHE resource requirements. Actively support the business units as an Advisor in regular SHE Management Reviews, to assess and improve performance. Support the business in planning reviewing and achieving SHE objectives. Support the business in measuring and monitoring performance against the Group and Divisional Sustainability Route Maps. Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHE across the Group. Promote Vistry Group as a business which effectively manages SHE, through communications with relevant external professionals, e.g. legislative authorities and industry associations, forums, etc. Provide specialist support through advice and guidance for the completion of pre-qualification and tender documentation. Assist site management in preparing the construction SHE Plans prior to a project commencing and review them at each monthly safety, health and environmental review to plan for future activities. Carry out a formal SHE reviews on all sites, on a monthly basis as a minimum, to ensure compliance with the Vistry Group SHE Policies, Standards and legislation. Ensure that all reviews are thorough, factually based, independent and show a truthful reflection of site conditions and compliance with Vistry Group Standards. All formal reviews must include a review of forward planning for up and coming works for at least, but not limited to four weeks. Where practicable, carry out informal interim site visits to offer support, advice and guidance to site teams once minimal review requirements have been met (this will include cross over visits to other sites and/or other regions as directed by the Regional SHE Manager) Where working practices pose a significant risk to safety, health or the environment, ensure that the unsafe operation is stopped, that site and business unit management are informed immediately and provide the appropriate support, advice and assistance in identifying and implementing the necessary remedial actions. Provide suitable safety, health and environmental information to the business in the form of staff briefings, annual update forums, workshops, presentations, etc. and support and participate in any company induction programmes, as appropriate. Assist in the collation of SHE information for monthly reports and input the relevant information into the Vistry Group database. Identify areas/operations that require specific safety, health and/or environmental instructions and organise and undertake this instruction on site, as required. Provide information in the form of instructions, Best Practice Guidance, Codes of Practice, Information Sheets etc., and ensure site teams are provided with Group communications on safe working practices and alerts. Ensure induction instructions are reviewed every month for relevance to current operations and ensure they are effectively carried out on each project. Assist project teams in the review of high-risk contractors' method statements, provide any assistance required in assessing other method statements and monitor the implementation of the same on site. Assist business units in the performance management of subcontractors. Ensure, by instructions, advice, information and training, that projects are being carried out to meet Vistry Group SHE standards. Ensure that the Site Manager is advised if the project is not achieving Vistry Group SHE standards and further advise the Operations Director, Business Unit Managing Director, Regional Environmental Advisor, Group Environmental Manager and Group SHE Director, as appropriate. Communicate effectively with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding the Health and Safety Policy and all relevant inspections, accidents and incidents. Ensure that relevant accidents and dangerous occurrences are reported promptly to the Business Unit Directors, Group SHE Director and the HSE as required. Promptly investigate all safety, health and environmental accidents/incidents as required by legislation and best practice, in accordance with company guidance and timescales. Make known and discuss any significant findings/recommendations throughout Vistry Group. Assist business units in closing out all incident investigations promptly and completely. Ensure all investigation recommendations are implemented. Liaise with Business Unit Managers on a project's safety, health and environmental standards. Provide feedback on the effectiveness of Group SHE Management Systems and any improvements necessary. Finally, lets tell you a bit about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
We have a great opportunity for a Safety, Health & Environment Advisor to join our team within Vistry Services, covering sites across North Yorkshire. As our Safety, Health & Environment Advisor you will be responsible for supporting Vistry Group in the safe planning, delivery and review of a variety complex projects across all areas of the construction and maintenance industry whilst ensuring compliance with the Vistry Group Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Policies, Standards and legislation. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Must have NEBOSH Construction or equivalent diploma. Experience in the construction industry Experience in a Safety Advisor role within Residential Construction or Tier 1 Contracting Member of a Professional Body, progressing to Chartered status. Experience in housebuilding desirable More about the Safety, Health & Environment Advisor role Identify the roles and responsibilities of Vistry Group in respect of the CDM Regulations for each project and agree a course of action with the Business Manager and Site Manager to satisfy these requirements. Facilitate the implementation of policies and procedures within business units to help reduce risk and support a positive SHE culture. Proactively drive and promote the Vistry Group's behavioural approach through site visits, management meetings and forums. Support the successful implementation of the Group's ActivSHEQ database through promotion and of the system at site level and input of data required by an SHE Advisor in accordance with company guidance and timescales. Support SHE line management in the implementation of all Group SHE Standards and report any issues arising on site or within business units which may have an impact on SHE compliance and/or SHE resource requirements. Actively support the business units as an Advisor in regular SHE Management Reviews, to assess and improve performance. Support the business in planning reviewing and achieving SHE objectives. Support the business in measuring and monitoring performance against the Group and Divisional Sustainability Route Maps. Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHE across the Group. Promote Vistry Group as a business which effectively manages SHE, through communications with relevant external professionals, e.g. legislative authorities and industry associations, forums, etc. Provide specialist support through advice and guidance for the completion of pre-qualification and tender documentation. Assist site management in preparing the construction SHE Plans prior to a project commencing and review them at each monthly safety, health and environmental review to plan for future activities. Carry out a formal SHE reviews on all sites, on a monthly basis as a minimum, to ensure compliance with the Vistry Group SHE Policies, Standards and legislation. Ensure that all reviews are thorough, factually based, independent and show a truthful reflection of site conditions and compliance with Vistry Group Standards. All formal reviews must include a review of forward planning for up and coming works for at least, but not limited to four weeks. Where practicable, carry out informal interim site visits to offer support, advice and guidance to site teams once minimal review requirements have been met (this will include cross over visits to other sites and/or other regions as directed by the Regional SHE Manager) Where working practices pose a significant risk to safety, health or the environment, ensure that the unsafe operation is stopped, that site and business unit management are informed immediately and provide the appropriate support, advice and assistance in identifying and implementing the necessary remedial actions. Provide suitable safety, health and environmental information to the business in the form of staff briefings, annual update forums, workshops, presentations, etc. and support and participate in any company induction programmes, as appropriate. Assist in the collation of SHE information for monthly reports and input the relevant information into the Vistry Group database. Identify areas/operations that require specific safety, health and/or environmental instructions and organise and undertake this instruction on site, as required. Provide information in the form of instructions, Best Practice Guidance, Codes of Practice, Information Sheets etc., and ensure site teams are provided with Group communications on safe working practices and alerts. Ensure induction instructions are reviewed every month for relevance to current operations and ensure they are effectively carried out on each project. Assist project teams in the review of high-risk contractors' method statements, provide any assistance required in assessing other method statements and monitor the implementation of the same on site. Assist business units in the performance management of subcontractors. Ensure, by instructions, advice, information and training, that projects are being carried out to meet Vistry Group SHE standards. Ensure that the Site Manager is advised if the project is not achieving Vistry Group SHE standards and further advise the Operations Director, Business Unit Managing Director, Regional Environmental Advisor, Group Environmental Manager and Group SHE Director, as appropriate. Communicate effectively with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding the Health and Safety Policy and all relevant inspections, accidents and incidents. Ensure that relevant accidents and dangerous occurrences are reported promptly to the Business Unit Directors, Group SHE Director and the HSE as required. Promptly investigate all safety, health and environmental accidents/incidents as required by legislation and best practice, in accordance with company guidance and timescales. Make known and discuss any significant findings/recommendations throughout Vistry Group. Assist business units in closing out all incident investigations promptly and completely. Ensure all investigation recommendations are implemented. Liaise with Business Unit Managers on a project's safety, health and environmental standards. Provide feedback on the effectiveness of Group SHE Management Systems and any improvements necessary. Finally, lets tell you a bit about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Futures Recruitment Services is currently seeking a Management Development Consultant to support our client based in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will translate current and future leadership and management development needs at all levels within the organization, aligning them with practical programs and leadership interventions to support the development of leaders and managers so they are ready to deliver the organization's strategy. Contract: 6 months, full-time, hybrid in Chelmsford. Accountabilities: Lead the design and implementation of leadership and management development solutions, to ensure they are future-focused, relevant, innovative, cost-effective, and aligned to functional business plans. Responsible for externally procuring, as appropriate, the design and delivery of specific programs, providing the necessary contract management and quality assurance. Deliver agreed leadership and management development solutions (e.g. specific events). This may include executive coaching, facilitation, delivery of highly energized workshops, or consultancy advice to ODP and/or other teams in the organization to identify tailored solutions. Supports the implementation of our Talent development strategy, ensuring the Talent needs identified across the organization are properly addressed through our leadership & management development initiatives. Responsible for establishing robust leadership and management development impact measurement for any of the programs/initiatives designed and implemented, able to utilise people insights and evidence of impact on performance (individual and organizational). Explore and develop collaborative approaches to strengthening leadership and management capabilities across the wider Essex County, to support the delivery of the Essex Vision, developing key partnerships when appropriate. Work collaboratively across People & Transformation to build an aligned and relevant service for the organization. To work in close collaboration with the People Business Partnering teams to support the design and implementation of cross-cutting programs. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework through engagement in professional supervision The Experience you will bring: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to deliver at pace. Significant technical expertise in Leadership and Management Development (from executive development to entry level positions), balanced with an ability to pragmatically execute relevant programmes. Proven ability to solve complex problems, conduct research/break new ground, develop new applications and provide expert support for other practitioners. Sound expertise in designing and applying impact evaluation to leadership and management development programs, with a bias towards evidence-based practice and use of people insight to design interventions. Practical experience in learning and business needs consulting, able to guide stakeholders through a shared and collaborative decision making process, working at all levels within a matrix organisation. Confident facilitation and delivery of workshops, events or development interventions, with the ability to create engaging content. Strong diagnostic, problem solving, and analytical skills; ability to think strategically. Ability to focus on critical issues to balance and respond to competing priorities. Apply today or Call Futures to discuss in more detail.
Apr 26, 2024
Contractor
Futures Recruitment Services is currently seeking a Management Development Consultant to support our client based in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will translate current and future leadership and management development needs at all levels within the organization, aligning them with practical programs and leadership interventions to support the development of leaders and managers so they are ready to deliver the organization's strategy. Contract: 6 months, full-time, hybrid in Chelmsford. Accountabilities: Lead the design and implementation of leadership and management development solutions, to ensure they are future-focused, relevant, innovative, cost-effective, and aligned to functional business plans. Responsible for externally procuring, as appropriate, the design and delivery of specific programs, providing the necessary contract management and quality assurance. Deliver agreed leadership and management development solutions (e.g. specific events). This may include executive coaching, facilitation, delivery of highly energized workshops, or consultancy advice to ODP and/or other teams in the organization to identify tailored solutions. Supports the implementation of our Talent development strategy, ensuring the Talent needs identified across the organization are properly addressed through our leadership & management development initiatives. Responsible for establishing robust leadership and management development impact measurement for any of the programs/initiatives designed and implemented, able to utilise people insights and evidence of impact on performance (individual and organizational). Explore and develop collaborative approaches to strengthening leadership and management capabilities across the wider Essex County, to support the delivery of the Essex Vision, developing key partnerships when appropriate. Work collaboratively across People & Transformation to build an aligned and relevant service for the organization. To work in close collaboration with the People Business Partnering teams to support the design and implementation of cross-cutting programs. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework through engagement in professional supervision The Experience you will bring: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to deliver at pace. Significant technical expertise in Leadership and Management Development (from executive development to entry level positions), balanced with an ability to pragmatically execute relevant programmes. Proven ability to solve complex problems, conduct research/break new ground, develop new applications and provide expert support for other practitioners. Sound expertise in designing and applying impact evaluation to leadership and management development programs, with a bias towards evidence-based practice and use of people insight to design interventions. Practical experience in learning and business needs consulting, able to guide stakeholders through a shared and collaborative decision making process, working at all levels within a matrix organisation. Confident facilitation and delivery of workshops, events or development interventions, with the ability to create engaging content. Strong diagnostic, problem solving, and analytical skills; ability to think strategically. Ability to focus on critical issues to balance and respond to competing priorities. Apply today or Call Futures to discuss in more detail.
Job Title: Interim Assistant Director for Performance, Quality and Transformation (Adult Social Care) Rate: Daily Rate (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 3-6 months Working Arrangement: 4/5 days per week, Hybrid Location: London Overview: Panoramic Associates, on behalf of our local authority client, is seeking an experienced Interim Assistant Director for Performance, Quality and Transformation within Adult Social Care. This role offers an opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing service quality, efficiency, and transformational efforts. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Adult Services, Health and Communities, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to drive improvements across adult social care services. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and execution of the 2024/25 statutory data returns for the council, ensuring accuracy for submission. Establish a robust Quality Assurance Framework across various services managed by the team in collaboration with the ASC management team. Support the implementation of the new version of Mosaic, transitioning from PARIS, with a focus on developing reporting, management information, and statutory return elements. Aid the Executive Director in the operation of the Directorate transformation programme, supporting project managers and representing at performance, finance, and risk boards. Assist the team in preparing necessary case file information required by CQC inspectors, including managing the Assurance and Policy officer. Oversee the day-to-day management of the system team running the current case management platform and the Policy and Assurance officer. Manage changes in data management practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Additional Information: The ideal candidate will possess a blend of operational expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to improving Adult Social Care services through data-driven insights and cultural shifts This role is part of the Council's Corporate Leadership Team, showcasing exemplary leadership in coordinating cross-cutting projects and promoting the Council's HERO values. Considered within IR35 regulations due to covering duties of a vacant staff role, including managing 2 members of staff. While no specific qualifications are required, a social work qualification is desirable. IT literacy is essential. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact within the Adult Social Care department. If you're ready to take on this challenge, please submit your application to Harrison / Maisie at Panoramic Associates today. Note: All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.
Apr 26, 2024
Contractor
Job Title: Interim Assistant Director for Performance, Quality and Transformation (Adult Social Care) Rate: Daily Rate (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 3-6 months Working Arrangement: 4/5 days per week, Hybrid Location: London Overview: Panoramic Associates, on behalf of our local authority client, is seeking an experienced Interim Assistant Director for Performance, Quality and Transformation within Adult Social Care. This role offers an opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing service quality, efficiency, and transformational efforts. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Adult Services, Health and Communities, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to drive improvements across adult social care services. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and execution of the 2024/25 statutory data returns for the council, ensuring accuracy for submission. Establish a robust Quality Assurance Framework across various services managed by the team in collaboration with the ASC management team. Support the implementation of the new version of Mosaic, transitioning from PARIS, with a focus on developing reporting, management information, and statutory return elements. Aid the Executive Director in the operation of the Directorate transformation programme, supporting project managers and representing at performance, finance, and risk boards. Assist the team in preparing necessary case file information required by CQC inspectors, including managing the Assurance and Policy officer. Oversee the day-to-day management of the system team running the current case management platform and the Policy and Assurance officer. Manage changes in data management practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Additional Information: The ideal candidate will possess a blend of operational expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to improving Adult Social Care services through data-driven insights and cultural shifts This role is part of the Council's Corporate Leadership Team, showcasing exemplary leadership in coordinating cross-cutting projects and promoting the Council's HERO values. Considered within IR35 regulations due to covering duties of a vacant staff role, including managing 2 members of staff. While no specific qualifications are required, a social work qualification is desirable. IT literacy is essential. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact within the Adult Social Care department. If you're ready to take on this challenge, please submit your application to Harrison / Maisie at Panoramic Associates today. Note: All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a brilliant, well-established business looking to appoint a HR Business Partner into their team on a full-time, permenant basis. This role plays an integral part in supporting the company's people strategy and offers professional HR support and guidance to each area of the organisation. Duties: Pro-actively develop a Business Partnering relationship with your key stakeholders. Support, advise and coach managers on the disciplinary process. Support, advise and coach managers on the grievance and abseenteeism process. Support, advise and coach managers on the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews and development plans. Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist with the recruitment and selection process of new employees. Keep up to date and ensuring HR compliance with changes to UK employment law and other applicable legislation applicable to our employees. Be the escalation point for the HR Coordinators as and when necessary. Responsible for ensuring all relevant HR SLA's are met at all times. Weekly attendance required to company locations throughout the UK. Support the Group HR Manager and HR Coordinators with any other HR tasks as and when required. The person: A proven track record of working in a HR Business Partner role. CIPD level 5, as a minimum or have equivalent qualifications Personable with strong communication and relationship building capabilities across all levels of the business. Ability to work as part of a team as well as in a standalone capacity. Attention to detail is critical. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a brilliant, well-established business looking to appoint a HR Business Partner into their team on a full-time, permenant basis. This role plays an integral part in supporting the company's people strategy and offers professional HR support and guidance to each area of the organisation. Duties: Pro-actively develop a Business Partnering relationship with your key stakeholders. Support, advise and coach managers on the disciplinary process. Support, advise and coach managers on the grievance and abseenteeism process. Support, advise and coach managers on the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews and development plans. Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist with the recruitment and selection process of new employees. Keep up to date and ensuring HR compliance with changes to UK employment law and other applicable legislation applicable to our employees. Be the escalation point for the HR Coordinators as and when necessary. Responsible for ensuring all relevant HR SLA's are met at all times. Weekly attendance required to company locations throughout the UK. Support the Group HR Manager and HR Coordinators with any other HR tasks as and when required. The person: A proven track record of working in a HR Business Partner role. CIPD level 5, as a minimum or have equivalent qualifications Personable with strong communication and relationship building capabilities across all levels of the business. Ability to work as part of a team as well as in a standalone capacity. Attention to detail is critical. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Operational Excellence Project Manager Home based with significant UK travel £50,000-£55,000 plus car allowance and excellent packageFirst-rate operational change management experience gained within a supply chain, logistics or distribution environment is needed for this great opportunity with a successful organisation. Candidates will need to have an extensive operational background. You will prepare sites for the implementation and cutover of new ways of working through the delivery and ongoing development of the Operations Readiness Playbook. You will liaise with sites, wider operations teams and the project team.The role can be based at home or site but will involve significant travel to UK sites. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Operational Readiness Implementation team. Own and continuously improve the Operations Readiness Playbook Own the current site performance and capability assessments. Support the development and delivery of the site management and colleagues development programmes. Liaise with multiple stakeholders to ensure all site readiness activities are delivered to time, quality, and budget to ensure a successful go live. Manage day to day risks and resolve escalated issues. Manage the overall Operations Readiness Budget. Experience: Minimum of 3 years operational experience at a senior management level. Experienced people leader, used to working within a matrix environment. Experience of managing operational change and supporting others through the process. Strong planning and delivery experience. Used to liaising with multiple stakeholders to achieve a common goal. Experience of Manhattan WMS If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role then Bis Henderson Recruitment would be keen to hear from you. Apply today! Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Operational Excellence Project Manager Home based with significant UK travel £50,000-£55,000 plus car allowance and excellent packageFirst-rate operational change management experience gained within a supply chain, logistics or distribution environment is needed for this great opportunity with a successful organisation. Candidates will need to have an extensive operational background. You will prepare sites for the implementation and cutover of new ways of working through the delivery and ongoing development of the Operations Readiness Playbook. You will liaise with sites, wider operations teams and the project team.The role can be based at home or site but will involve significant travel to UK sites. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Operational Readiness Implementation team. Own and continuously improve the Operations Readiness Playbook Own the current site performance and capability assessments. Support the development and delivery of the site management and colleagues development programmes. Liaise with multiple stakeholders to ensure all site readiness activities are delivered to time, quality, and budget to ensure a successful go live. Manage day to day risks and resolve escalated issues. Manage the overall Operations Readiness Budget. Experience: Minimum of 3 years operational experience at a senior management level. Experienced people leader, used to working within a matrix environment. Experience of managing operational change and supporting others through the process. Strong planning and delivery experience. Used to liaising with multiple stakeholders to achieve a common goal. Experience of Manhattan WMS If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role then Bis Henderson Recruitment would be keen to hear from you. Apply today! Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
Strategic Procurement Manager Band 7 £160 to £202 per day depending on experience Cobalt PS have partnered with an NHS trust in Midlands for a 12 month interim contract. The ideal candidate will have and have worked previously within NHS organisation or another public sector organisation at a similar level in Procurement The trust offers some hybrid working but must be based on site for 3 days per week Job Summary Responsible for defining the approach and leading delivery of strategic procurement and routine purchasing to the customer base, ensuring compliance with EU legislation, UK Law and Trust Standing Financial Instructions. To be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of Procurement Services to the total customer base in order to meet needs, maximise value for money opportunities and improve procurement related process efficiencies. To develop best practice procurement strategies for the department, ensuring effective implementation and measurement of delivery. To work closely with the Procurement Operations Manager, Capital Contract Manager, Deputy Director of Procurement & Head of Procurement to ensure overall co-ordination and achievement of the Integrated Supplies and Procurement Department Business Plan, Strategy and objectives Cobalt PS exists to connect the best public sector talent with public sector organisations including NHS contracting authorities, local government, and universities, as well as other not-for-profit organisations. Alternatively, if you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, we do offer a referral scheme for successful candidates. If this role isn't the right for you, we have a wide range of specific roles within the HR, Finance, and accounting sector. Please get in touch with Eden Kendall /
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Strategic Procurement Manager Band 7 £160 to £202 per day depending on experience Cobalt PS have partnered with an NHS trust in Midlands for a 12 month interim contract. The ideal candidate will have and have worked previously within NHS organisation or another public sector organisation at a similar level in Procurement The trust offers some hybrid working but must be based on site for 3 days per week Job Summary Responsible for defining the approach and leading delivery of strategic procurement and routine purchasing to the customer base, ensuring compliance with EU legislation, UK Law and Trust Standing Financial Instructions. To be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of Procurement Services to the total customer base in order to meet needs, maximise value for money opportunities and improve procurement related process efficiencies. To develop best practice procurement strategies for the department, ensuring effective implementation and measurement of delivery. To work closely with the Procurement Operations Manager, Capital Contract Manager, Deputy Director of Procurement & Head of Procurement to ensure overall co-ordination and achievement of the Integrated Supplies and Procurement Department Business Plan, Strategy and objectives Cobalt PS exists to connect the best public sector talent with public sector organisations including NHS contracting authorities, local government, and universities, as well as other not-for-profit organisations. Alternatively, if you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, we do offer a referral scheme for successful candidates. If this role isn't the right for you, we have a wide range of specific roles within the HR, Finance, and accounting sector. Please get in touch with Eden Kendall /
FRENCH SELECTION RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS International Business Industries & Services Head of HR (Interim to perm) Location: London Salary: up to £50,000 pa Depending on experience Ref: 761TK Main duties: The role will be crucial in managing all facets of human resources within the school community. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, staff development, performance management, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with relevant employment legislation, including visa processes. Work closely with leadership team to ensure the smooth HR processes and contribute to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for all staff members. The Role: - Develop & implement HR policies, procedures aligned with objectives & legal requirements - Ensure HR policies and procedures are accessible on the website - Lead recruitment processes for internal and external positions - Manage recruitment processes from job descriptions to exit interviews - Ensure contract templates are current and contracts are issued promptly - Maintain the Single Central Register for safeguarding purposes - Provide guidance and support to managers and staff on HR matters - Prepare monthly payroll and maintaining accurate payroll records - Finalise HR systems implementation and maintain accurate records - Administer employee benefits and track staff employment details & training - Monitor absence & liaise with external Occupational Health providers - Evaluate HR processes for efficiency and effectiveness, recommending improvements - Manage and supervise HR Assistant tasks Candidate's Profile - Additional fluency in French would be a strong advantage - Significant experience in HR management, preferably in an educational setting or multicultural environment. - Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in the UK. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels of the organization. - Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving. - Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Up to £50,000 pa Depending on experience Keywords Administration, Administrator, Human Resources, France, French Speaker, Responsable des Resources Humaines, London, Bristol, Avon, Employees, Data reports, Pays. Wages, Salary, CIPD, Human Resource Manager, Employment law, HR Consultancy, Organisational development, Scaling Culture, HR, Payroll, Contracts, Fixed term contract, permanent contract, HR consultant, People consultant, HRBP, HR business partner, HR manager Submit your CV and job search requirements to be considered for current and futuresuitable vacancies Are you currently recruiting? We will contact you to discuss your requirements in further details
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
FRENCH SELECTION RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS International Business Industries & Services Head of HR (Interim to perm) Location: London Salary: up to £50,000 pa Depending on experience Ref: 761TK Main duties: The role will be crucial in managing all facets of human resources within the school community. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, staff development, performance management, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with relevant employment legislation, including visa processes. Work closely with leadership team to ensure the smooth HR processes and contribute to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for all staff members. The Role: - Develop & implement HR policies, procedures aligned with objectives & legal requirements - Ensure HR policies and procedures are accessible on the website - Lead recruitment processes for internal and external positions - Manage recruitment processes from job descriptions to exit interviews - Ensure contract templates are current and contracts are issued promptly - Maintain the Single Central Register for safeguarding purposes - Provide guidance and support to managers and staff on HR matters - Prepare monthly payroll and maintaining accurate payroll records - Finalise HR systems implementation and maintain accurate records - Administer employee benefits and track staff employment details & training - Monitor absence & liaise with external Occupational Health providers - Evaluate HR processes for efficiency and effectiveness, recommending improvements - Manage and supervise HR Assistant tasks Candidate's Profile - Additional fluency in French would be a strong advantage - Significant experience in HR management, preferably in an educational setting or multicultural environment. - Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in the UK. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels of the organization. - Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving. - Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Up to £50,000 pa Depending on experience Keywords Administration, Administrator, Human Resources, France, French Speaker, Responsable des Resources Humaines, London, Bristol, Avon, Employees, Data reports, Pays. Wages, Salary, CIPD, Human Resource Manager, Employment law, HR Consultancy, Organisational development, Scaling Culture, HR, Payroll, Contracts, Fixed term contract, permanent contract, HR consultant, People consultant, HRBP, HR business partner, HR manager Submit your CV and job search requirements to be considered for current and futuresuitable vacancies Are you currently recruiting? We will contact you to discuss your requirements in further details
We have a great opportunity for a Safety, Health & Environment Advisor to join our team within Vistry Services, mainly covering sites across the Northampton and Wellingborough area. As our Safety, Health & Environment Advisor you will be responsible for supporting Vistry Group in the safe planning, delivery and review of a variety complex projects across all areas of the construction and maintenance industry whilst ensuring compliance with the Vistry Group Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Policies, Standards and legislation. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements . Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Must have NEBOSH Construction or equivalent diploma Experience in the construction industry would be beneficial Experience in a Safety Advisor role within Residential Construction or Tier 1 Contracting Member of a Professional Body, progressing to Chartered status Desirable Experience in housebuilding More about the Safety, Health & Environment Advisor role Identify the roles and responsibilities of Vistry Group in respect of the CDM Regulations for each project and agree a course of action with the Business Manager and Site Manager to satisfy these requirements. Facilitate the implementation of policies and procedures within business units to help reduce risk and support a positive SHE culture. Proactively drive and promote the Vistry Group's behavioural approach through site visits, management meetings and forums. Support the successful implementation of the Group's ActivSHEQ database through promotion and of the system at site level and input of data required by an SHE Advisor in accordance with company guidance and timescales. Support SHE line management in the implementation of all Group SHE Standards and report any issues arising on site or within business units which may have an impact on SHE compliance and/or SHE resource requirements. Actively support the business units as an Advisor in regular SHE Management Reviews, to assess and improve performance. Support the business in planning reviewing and achieving SHE objectives. Support the business in measuring and monitoring performance against the Group and Divisional Sustainability Route Maps. Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHE across the Group. Promote Vistry Group as a business which effectively manages SHE, through communications with relevant external professionals, e.g. legislative authorities and industry associations, forums, etc. Provide specialist support through advice and guidance for the completion of pre-qualification and tender documentation. Assist site management in preparing the construction SHE Plans prior to a project commencing and review them at each monthly safety, health and environmental review to plan for future activities. Carry out a formal SHE reviews on all sites, on a monthly basis as a minimum, to ensure compliance with the Vistry Group SHE Policies, Standards and legislation. Ensure that all reviews are thorough, factually based, independent and show a truthful reflection of site conditions and compliance with Vistry Group Standards. All formal reviews must include a review of forward planning for up and coming works for at least, but not limited to four weeks. Where practicable, carry out informal interim site visits to offer support, advice and guidance to site teams once minimal review requirements have been met (this will include cross over visits to other sites and/or other regions as directed by the Regional SHE Manager) Where working practices pose a significant risk to safety, health or the environment, ensure that the unsafe operation is stopped, that site and business unit management are informed immediately and provide the appropriate support, advice and assistance in identifying and implementing the necessary remedial actions. Provide suitable safety, health and environmental information to the business in the form of staff briefings, annual update forums, workshops, presentations, etc. and support and participate in any company induction programmes, as appropriate. Assist in the collation of SHE information for monthly reports and input the relevant information into the Vistry Group database. Identify areas/operations that require specific safety, health and/or environmental instructions and organise and undertake this instruction on site, as required. Provide information in the form of instructions, Best Practice Guidance, Codes of Practice, Information Sheets etc., and ensure site teams are provided with Group communications on safe working practices and alerts. Ensure induction instructions are reviewed every month for relevance to current operations and ensure they are effectively carried out on each project. Assist project teams in the review of high-risk contractors' method statements, provide any assistance required in assessing other method statements and monitor the implementation of the same on site. Assist business units in the performance management of subcontractors. Ensure, by instructions, advice, information and training, that projects are being carried out to meet Vistry Group SHE standards. Ensure that the Site Manager is advised if the project is not achieving Vistry Group SHE standards and further advise the Operations Director, Business Unit Managing Director, Regional Environmental Advisor, Group Environmental Manager and Group SHE Director, as appropriate. Communicate effectively with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding the Health and Safety Policy and all relevant inspections, accidents and incidents. Ensure that relevant accidents and dangerous occurrences are reported promptly to the Business Unit Directors, Group SHE Director and the HSE as required. Promptly investigate all safety, health and environmental accidents/incidents as required by legislation and best practice, in accordance with company guidance and timescales. Make known and discuss any significant findings/recommendations throughout Vistry Group. Assist business units in closing out all incident investigations promptly and completely. Ensure all investigation recommendations are implemented. Liaise with Business Unit Managers on a project's safety, health and environmental standards. Provide feedback on the effectiveness of Group SHE Management Systems and any improvements necessary. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
We have a great opportunity for a Safety, Health & Environment Advisor to join our team within Vistry Services, mainly covering sites across the Northampton and Wellingborough area. As our Safety, Health & Environment Advisor you will be responsible for supporting Vistry Group in the safe planning, delivery and review of a variety complex projects across all areas of the construction and maintenance industry whilst ensuring compliance with the Vistry Group Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Policies, Standards and legislation. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements . Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Must have NEBOSH Construction or equivalent diploma Experience in the construction industry would be beneficial Experience in a Safety Advisor role within Residential Construction or Tier 1 Contracting Member of a Professional Body, progressing to Chartered status Desirable Experience in housebuilding More about the Safety, Health & Environment Advisor role Identify the roles and responsibilities of Vistry Group in respect of the CDM Regulations for each project and agree a course of action with the Business Manager and Site Manager to satisfy these requirements. Facilitate the implementation of policies and procedures within business units to help reduce risk and support a positive SHE culture. Proactively drive and promote the Vistry Group's behavioural approach through site visits, management meetings and forums. Support the successful implementation of the Group's ActivSHEQ database through promotion and of the system at site level and input of data required by an SHE Advisor in accordance with company guidance and timescales. Support SHE line management in the implementation of all Group SHE Standards and report any issues arising on site or within business units which may have an impact on SHE compliance and/or SHE resource requirements. Actively support the business units as an Advisor in regular SHE Management Reviews, to assess and improve performance. Support the business in planning reviewing and achieving SHE objectives. Support the business in measuring and monitoring performance against the Group and Divisional Sustainability Route Maps. Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHE across the Group. Promote Vistry Group as a business which effectively manages SHE, through communications with relevant external professionals, e.g. legislative authorities and industry associations, forums, etc. Provide specialist support through advice and guidance for the completion of pre-qualification and tender documentation. Assist site management in preparing the construction SHE Plans prior to a project commencing and review them at each monthly safety, health and environmental review to plan for future activities. Carry out a formal SHE reviews on all sites, on a monthly basis as a minimum, to ensure compliance with the Vistry Group SHE Policies, Standards and legislation. Ensure that all reviews are thorough, factually based, independent and show a truthful reflection of site conditions and compliance with Vistry Group Standards. All formal reviews must include a review of forward planning for up and coming works for at least, but not limited to four weeks. Where practicable, carry out informal interim site visits to offer support, advice and guidance to site teams once minimal review requirements have been met (this will include cross over visits to other sites and/or other regions as directed by the Regional SHE Manager) Where working practices pose a significant risk to safety, health or the environment, ensure that the unsafe operation is stopped, that site and business unit management are informed immediately and provide the appropriate support, advice and assistance in identifying and implementing the necessary remedial actions. Provide suitable safety, health and environmental information to the business in the form of staff briefings, annual update forums, workshops, presentations, etc. and support and participate in any company induction programmes, as appropriate. Assist in the collation of SHE information for monthly reports and input the relevant information into the Vistry Group database. Identify areas/operations that require specific safety, health and/or environmental instructions and organise and undertake this instruction on site, as required. Provide information in the form of instructions, Best Practice Guidance, Codes of Practice, Information Sheets etc., and ensure site teams are provided with Group communications on safe working practices and alerts. Ensure induction instructions are reviewed every month for relevance to current operations and ensure they are effectively carried out on each project. Assist project teams in the review of high-risk contractors' method statements, provide any assistance required in assessing other method statements and monitor the implementation of the same on site. Assist business units in the performance management of subcontractors. Ensure, by instructions, advice, information and training, that projects are being carried out to meet Vistry Group SHE standards. Ensure that the Site Manager is advised if the project is not achieving Vistry Group SHE standards and further advise the Operations Director, Business Unit Managing Director, Regional Environmental Advisor, Group Environmental Manager and Group SHE Director, as appropriate. Communicate effectively with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding the Health and Safety Policy and all relevant inspections, accidents and incidents. Ensure that relevant accidents and dangerous occurrences are reported promptly to the Business Unit Directors, Group SHE Director and the HSE as required. Promptly investigate all safety, health and environmental accidents/incidents as required by legislation and best practice, in accordance with company guidance and timescales. Make known and discuss any significant findings/recommendations throughout Vistry Group. Assist business units in closing out all incident investigations promptly and completely. Ensure all investigation recommendations are implemented. Liaise with Business Unit Managers on a project's safety, health and environmental standards. Provide feedback on the effectiveness of Group SHE Management Systems and any improvements necessary. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Service Delivery Manager London 40,000 - 50,000 Basic Salary + 20% Bonus Excellent Company Benefits Your new company: You'll be joining SThree, the game changing STEM-specialist recruitment partner on a global scale. We understand the urgent demand for cutting-edge skills in today's leading organisations. Leveraging our extensive expertise and worldwide connections, we specialise in securing top-tier professionals, and placing them precisely where they are needed most. Why are we hiring? We are growing an exciting area of our staffing business, offering an innovative staffing solution to our clients. Due to recent success we are growing our Project Services & Solutions (PS&S) team and are looking for a Service Delivery Manager (SDM) to support us with our increasing client base. SThree Project Services & Solutions provides flexible delivery options that enable our clients to maximise their project budgets and deliver digital transformation portfolios at pace. Please Note This is not a Project Manager opportunity, nor is it an IT Service Delivery Manager vacancy - We are hiring for a "Recruitment Service Delivery Manager". We need someone who understands the recruitment industry (SoW, MSP solutions). This is high touch point, strategic, highly process driven type opportunity. Who will you be working for? As Service Delivery Manager you would be responsible for a number of private and public sector clients, ensuring that the PS&S services being delivered are done to time and quality; engaging our expert interims and associates to ensure risks and issues are measured and managed. You will be a key player in shaping and growing our presence within your account portfolio; being the commercial expert, providing insight to customers, introducing PS&S services to their business and working closely with our expert recruitment consultants across the SThree brands to make every account as successful as possible. As Service Delivery Manager, your key activities will include: Oversee the delivery of PS&S services on time, on budget and to agreed standards Ensure PS&S customer projects/ services are properly planned, delivered and communicated through the methodology from initiation through to closure Provide commercial insight into customer account growth, work with relevant sales consultants to ensure PS&S are performing to our highest capacity within every customer account Produce and maintain regular reports on deliverables, milestones, SLAs etc Act as a trusted SME partner to ensure that each Customer receives the highest level of service that we can provide. Provide consultative SME expertise to create new commercial opportunities for PS&S Ensure that each account aims to achieve positive net growth per quarter and specific account revenue and margin targets. Provide commercial expertise to ensure that we are maximising our opportunities within all clients. Managing the resource levels and project pipeline to ensure appropriate levels of resources are maintained. What you need to bring with you: Track record of building credible customer relationships at all levels within an organisation across different departments and customer groups Broad and basic understanding of IT technology concepts and software implementations would be an advantage Experienced in managing requirement definition through to the creation of statement of work based work services A strong Recruitment Consultancy background Track record of managing remote stakeholders/teams/multi-location Financial Awareness and Budgetary Control skills Strong communication, negotiation, engagement, influencing skills What you will get in return: Here at SThree we promote a very healthy hybrid working environment and an opportunity to carve out your own career path with a clear development plan. Plenty of incentives to aim for, with trips to destinations all over the world for our top performers, Exclusive Director Lunch Clubs, plus various individual and team rewards on a regular basis. A selection of other benefits include: Company Share Scheme Global opportunities in 33 locations (from Chicago to Japan) Clear progression plan (Velocity Programme) 28 days holiday + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Industry leading maternity and paternity leave Private medical cover and optional dental cover and many more! PLEASE NOTE YOU ARE APPLYING DIRECTLY TO ME - THIS IS NOT A REC2REC ADVERT! Interested in finding out more - reach out to me directly for an immediate interview. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Service Delivery Manager London 40,000 - 50,000 Basic Salary + 20% Bonus Excellent Company Benefits Your new company: You'll be joining SThree, the game changing STEM-specialist recruitment partner on a global scale. We understand the urgent demand for cutting-edge skills in today's leading organisations. Leveraging our extensive expertise and worldwide connections, we specialise in securing top-tier professionals, and placing them precisely where they are needed most. Why are we hiring? We are growing an exciting area of our staffing business, offering an innovative staffing solution to our clients. Due to recent success we are growing our Project Services & Solutions (PS&S) team and are looking for a Service Delivery Manager (SDM) to support us with our increasing client base. SThree Project Services & Solutions provides flexible delivery options that enable our clients to maximise their project budgets and deliver digital transformation portfolios at pace. Please Note This is not a Project Manager opportunity, nor is it an IT Service Delivery Manager vacancy - We are hiring for a "Recruitment Service Delivery Manager". We need someone who understands the recruitment industry (SoW, MSP solutions). This is high touch point, strategic, highly process driven type opportunity. Who will you be working for? As Service Delivery Manager you would be responsible for a number of private and public sector clients, ensuring that the PS&S services being delivered are done to time and quality; engaging our expert interims and associates to ensure risks and issues are measured and managed. You will be a key player in shaping and growing our presence within your account portfolio; being the commercial expert, providing insight to customers, introducing PS&S services to their business and working closely with our expert recruitment consultants across the SThree brands to make every account as successful as possible. As Service Delivery Manager, your key activities will include: Oversee the delivery of PS&S services on time, on budget and to agreed standards Ensure PS&S customer projects/ services are properly planned, delivered and communicated through the methodology from initiation through to closure Provide commercial insight into customer account growth, work with relevant sales consultants to ensure PS&S are performing to our highest capacity within every customer account Produce and maintain regular reports on deliverables, milestones, SLAs etc Act as a trusted SME partner to ensure that each Customer receives the highest level of service that we can provide. Provide consultative SME expertise to create new commercial opportunities for PS&S Ensure that each account aims to achieve positive net growth per quarter and specific account revenue and margin targets. Provide commercial expertise to ensure that we are maximising our opportunities within all clients. Managing the resource levels and project pipeline to ensure appropriate levels of resources are maintained. What you need to bring with you: Track record of building credible customer relationships at all levels within an organisation across different departments and customer groups Broad and basic understanding of IT technology concepts and software implementations would be an advantage Experienced in managing requirement definition through to the creation of statement of work based work services A strong Recruitment Consultancy background Track record of managing remote stakeholders/teams/multi-location Financial Awareness and Budgetary Control skills Strong communication, negotiation, engagement, influencing skills What you will get in return: Here at SThree we promote a very healthy hybrid working environment and an opportunity to carve out your own career path with a clear development plan. Plenty of incentives to aim for, with trips to destinations all over the world for our top performers, Exclusive Director Lunch Clubs, plus various individual and team rewards on a regular basis. A selection of other benefits include: Company Share Scheme Global opportunities in 33 locations (from Chicago to Japan) Clear progression plan (Velocity Programme) 28 days holiday + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Industry leading maternity and paternity leave Private medical cover and optional dental cover and many more! PLEASE NOTE YOU ARE APPLYING DIRECTLY TO ME - THIS IS NOT A REC2REC ADVERT! Interested in finding out more - reach out to me directly for an immediate interview. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
Are you an expert Financial Reporting Specialist looking for their next Temporary assignment?
Would you like to work for a global and highly respected organisation offering excellent benefits?
Our client is offering a competitive salary, fantastic benefits, and the chance to be part of a great team with excellent progression opportunities!
JOB TITLE: Financial Reporting and Analysis Manager
COMPANY: Tech
CONTRACT: Temporary - 3 month assignment
START: ASAP
LOCATION: East London
SALARY: £60,000 - £75,000 (permanent equivalent)
CULTURE: Growing organisation going through a period of growth and positive change
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE TO:
To Perform analytical review as part of month end, monitor movements, report, and address with proper accounting group the proper application of accounting policies.
Responsibility for GL postings for several legal entities across the globe for month end postings.
Finance business partnering with key cost functions.
Responsible for analysing accruals, open PO review and monthly GRNI analysis.
Ownership of the month end payroll accounting and partnering with HR for month end FTE reporting.
Ownership of the P&L chart of accounts and related dimensions.
Identify, on an ongoing basis, opportunities for better utilization of accounting system, downloads, and interfaces, as well as other process automation tools to improve the close and consolidations process.
Assist with preparation of related footnotes for inclusion in the annually audited financial statements, ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under IFRS, as applicable.
Assist with monitoring the execution of Company's accounting policies, technical accounting analyses of non-recurring transactions, and implementation of new accounting policies and updates as needed.
Perform special projects as needed.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) is preferrable
A minimum of 2 years industry experience is advantageous
Ability to understand and apply IFRS on the job.
Strong experience in finance process, with a desire to get into the detail of a GL account and design appropriate processes from scratch.
Experience of engaging with auditors or experience in working with a reputable audit firm.
In-depth experience with multi-entity corporate structure, international operations, and consolidation.
Hands-on use of an ERP to review and/or prepare GL entries.
Use of excel models and accounting software to perform aggregation and consolidation.
Experience of preparing accounting and audit schedules and notes.
Experience of a first-class control environment, or detailed controls work undertaken for audit.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing, this will include communication of accounting policies and procedures to corporate team members.
Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfil responsibilities in accordance with core strategic goals.
Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems.
Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent and shifting demands as well as appropriately prioritize responsibilities. Must deliver following tight timelines and deadlines.
Ability to coordinate between various corporate functional groups.Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Aug 24, 2023
Contract
Are you an expert Financial Reporting Specialist looking for their next Temporary assignment?
Would you like to work for a global and highly respected organisation offering excellent benefits?
Our client is offering a competitive salary, fantastic benefits, and the chance to be part of a great team with excellent progression opportunities!
JOB TITLE: Financial Reporting and Analysis Manager
COMPANY: Tech
CONTRACT: Temporary - 3 month assignment
START: ASAP
LOCATION: East London
SALARY: £60,000 - £75,000 (permanent equivalent)
CULTURE: Growing organisation going through a period of growth and positive change
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE TO:
To Perform analytical review as part of month end, monitor movements, report, and address with proper accounting group the proper application of accounting policies.
Responsibility for GL postings for several legal entities across the globe for month end postings.
Finance business partnering with key cost functions.
Responsible for analysing accruals, open PO review and monthly GRNI analysis.
Ownership of the month end payroll accounting and partnering with HR for month end FTE reporting.
Ownership of the P&L chart of accounts and related dimensions.
Identify, on an ongoing basis, opportunities for better utilization of accounting system, downloads, and interfaces, as well as other process automation tools to improve the close and consolidations process.
Assist with preparation of related footnotes for inclusion in the annually audited financial statements, ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under IFRS, as applicable.
Assist with monitoring the execution of Company's accounting policies, technical accounting analyses of non-recurring transactions, and implementation of new accounting policies and updates as needed.
Perform special projects as needed.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) is preferrable
A minimum of 2 years industry experience is advantageous
Ability to understand and apply IFRS on the job.
Strong experience in finance process, with a desire to get into the detail of a GL account and design appropriate processes from scratch.
Experience of engaging with auditors or experience in working with a reputable audit firm.
In-depth experience with multi-entity corporate structure, international operations, and consolidation.
Hands-on use of an ERP to review and/or prepare GL entries.
Use of excel models and accounting software to perform aggregation and consolidation.
Experience of preparing accounting and audit schedules and notes.
Experience of a first-class control environment, or detailed controls work undertaken for audit.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing, this will include communication of accounting policies and procedures to corporate team members.
Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfil responsibilities in accordance with core strategic goals.
Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems.
Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent and shifting demands as well as appropriately prioritize responsibilities. Must deliver following tight timelines and deadlines.
Ability to coordinate between various corporate functional groups.Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
My client is a South-East London based charity looking to recruit an HR Business Partner/Manager on a fixed term contract basis for 6-12 months to join their organisation to deliver a generalist service within a business partnering model. The charity employs between 500-600 members of staff so there is an opportunity to add a lot of value in this role. The ideal candidate will possess: A strong generalist background with demonstrable experience giving advise across a variety of different areas of HR A passion for recruitment and technology, ideally have worked on an implementation of an applicant tracking system Proven experience managing or leading projects whilst managing your day to day tasks This role can be done remotely with occasional travel across to sites in London and the South-East. Our client requires someone to start quickly therefore we are looking to speak to candidates who are immediately available or available with short notice. Please note this role is paying £41,820 plus £3,630 if the candidate is based in London. Amounts are pro-rata depending on length of contract offered. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for the permanent role when the time to recruit arises.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
My client is a South-East London based charity looking to recruit an HR Business Partner/Manager on a fixed term contract basis for 6-12 months to join their organisation to deliver a generalist service within a business partnering model. The charity employs between 500-600 members of staff so there is an opportunity to add a lot of value in this role. The ideal candidate will possess: A strong generalist background with demonstrable experience giving advise across a variety of different areas of HR A passion for recruitment and technology, ideally have worked on an implementation of an applicant tracking system Proven experience managing or leading projects whilst managing your day to day tasks This role can be done remotely with occasional travel across to sites in London and the South-East. Our client requires someone to start quickly therefore we are looking to speak to candidates who are immediately available or available with short notice. Please note this role is paying £41,820 plus £3,630 if the candidate is based in London. Amounts are pro-rata depending on length of contract offered. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for the permanent role when the time to recruit arises.
Description and requirements Our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture team is working in partnership with HS2 to deliver the new London tunnels from Euston to West Ruislip. Our joint venture team is working on sites at Euston, Old Oak Common and West Ruislip, building tunnels 13 miles long and up to 50m deep, supporting delivery of HS2 phase one. We are looking for A Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our HS2 team onsite in London. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be self-motivated, disciplined and commercially astute with the ability to identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks. The role will require excellent communication and customer facing skills along with working as part of a team promoting our culture and values. You will consider problems as a challenge, collect information relevant to the problem, be disciplined in ascertaining the root cause, identify and develop a practical solution, communicate the findings, and implement action to resolve the problem. Main Responsibilities Lead and develop the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and contract compliant documentation. Work closely with project management and engineering teams and liaise with Employers commercial team and client team. Produce documentation / evidence to demonstrate KPI achievement. Progress continuous own professional development. Competent in the application of IT skills to commercial management and the production of project documentation. Demonstrate and maintain commercial and technical knowledge and work closely with technical staff to develop appropriate techniques and solutions for the project. Assist with preparation of periodic progress valuations and claims for work completed. Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports. Maintain effective, accurate cost control. Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities for realising efficiencies are identified to the Project and Commercial Managers. Ensure risk registers and contingency are accurately maintained. Review value management proposals. Effective and consistent implementation of the SCS Commercial Policy and procedures. Identify and provide appropriate, timely information to support change control process. Support procurement team through tenders including producing subcontract documentation. Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account. Prepare, review and complete sub-contract documentation. Prepare and agree interim applications for payment. Prepare and agree final accounts with subcontractor. Maintain registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims. Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project. The Ideal Candidate Essential Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant industry experience. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel. Right to Work in the UK. Desirable: Strong contract experience. Experience with Power BI. Experience in rail or infrastructure projects. Problem solving can-do approach. Proactive. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
Description and requirements Our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture team is working in partnership with HS2 to deliver the new London tunnels from Euston to West Ruislip. Our joint venture team is working on sites at Euston, Old Oak Common and West Ruislip, building tunnels 13 miles long and up to 50m deep, supporting delivery of HS2 phase one. We are looking for A Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our HS2 team onsite in London. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be self-motivated, disciplined and commercially astute with the ability to identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks. The role will require excellent communication and customer facing skills along with working as part of a team promoting our culture and values. You will consider problems as a challenge, collect information relevant to the problem, be disciplined in ascertaining the root cause, identify and develop a practical solution, communicate the findings, and implement action to resolve the problem. Main Responsibilities Lead and develop the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and contract compliant documentation. Work closely with project management and engineering teams and liaise with Employers commercial team and client team. Produce documentation / evidence to demonstrate KPI achievement. Progress continuous own professional development. Competent in the application of IT skills to commercial management and the production of project documentation. Demonstrate and maintain commercial and technical knowledge and work closely with technical staff to develop appropriate techniques and solutions for the project. Assist with preparation of periodic progress valuations and claims for work completed. Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports. Maintain effective, accurate cost control. Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities for realising efficiencies are identified to the Project and Commercial Managers. Ensure risk registers and contingency are accurately maintained. Review value management proposals. Effective and consistent implementation of the SCS Commercial Policy and procedures. Identify and provide appropriate, timely information to support change control process. Support procurement team through tenders including producing subcontract documentation. Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account. Prepare, review and complete sub-contract documentation. Prepare and agree interim applications for payment. Prepare and agree final accounts with subcontractor. Maintain registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims. Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project. The Ideal Candidate Essential Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant industry experience. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel. Right to Work in the UK. Desirable: Strong contract experience. Experience with Power BI. Experience in rail or infrastructure projects. Problem solving can-do approach. Proactive. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Interim Senior Marketing Manager Higher Education 6+ month Contract Yorkshire- Home/ Hybrid Working Salary Circa £42,000- £53,000+ Start ASAP Client Details Higher Education Description As a Senior Marketing Manager you will; Develop briefs for digital content, campaigns and print publications to support the objectives in the marketing strategy for recruitment with particular focus on the needs and motivations of the target market and work with the Marketing Services team to ensure they are delivered Liaise with multiple stakeholders to help procure and manage services by external creative, media and print agencies, and contribute to the commissioning of such services as required Lead on the development, implementation and maintenance of marketing strategies and associated action plans Provide marketing insights and intelligence as necessary, and where appropriate contribute to strategic decision making Provide evaluation on all marketing activity and use findings to adjust and improve performance where necessary across campaigns, web content and print publications Brief the Market Analyst to ensure that appropriate reports are developed to monitor recruitment marketing trends, competitor activity and the effectiveness in relation to competitors Work with colleagues in Marketing Services to ensure the type and timing of marketing communication is effective, evaluated and adapted as necessary, and that key messages are consistent and appropriate to the target audience Profile You will have broad experience across both marketing and communications. You will have the ability to manage multiple stakeholder and be commercially minded Prior marketing experience in a higher education setting is highly desirable. You would have worked at a marketing managers level and be self-motivates. This role doesn't have line management responsibility Substantial experience of developing and managing integrated marketing strategies, utilising the full marketing communications mix, to drive market growth and achieve commercial targets Experience of producing effective and impact marketing and communications strategies and plans targeted at a distinct range of audiences. Able to be hands on in the delivery of these plans across multiple channels Proven account management experience - experience of advising senior stakeholders on issues affecting marketing and recruitment and evidence of a diplomatic and confident approach to handling stakeholders through negotiation, conflict resolution and outstanding customer service Job Offer Salary + great Benefits This is an urgent role to start ASAP with occasional travel to Yorkshire if required. If you have worked within, HE and are soon to be available please reach out ASAP
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
Interim Senior Marketing Manager Higher Education 6+ month Contract Yorkshire- Home/ Hybrid Working Salary Circa £42,000- £53,000+ Start ASAP Client Details Higher Education Description As a Senior Marketing Manager you will; Develop briefs for digital content, campaigns and print publications to support the objectives in the marketing strategy for recruitment with particular focus on the needs and motivations of the target market and work with the Marketing Services team to ensure they are delivered Liaise with multiple stakeholders to help procure and manage services by external creative, media and print agencies, and contribute to the commissioning of such services as required Lead on the development, implementation and maintenance of marketing strategies and associated action plans Provide marketing insights and intelligence as necessary, and where appropriate contribute to strategic decision making Provide evaluation on all marketing activity and use findings to adjust and improve performance where necessary across campaigns, web content and print publications Brief the Market Analyst to ensure that appropriate reports are developed to monitor recruitment marketing trends, competitor activity and the effectiveness in relation to competitors Work with colleagues in Marketing Services to ensure the type and timing of marketing communication is effective, evaluated and adapted as necessary, and that key messages are consistent and appropriate to the target audience Profile You will have broad experience across both marketing and communications. You will have the ability to manage multiple stakeholder and be commercially minded Prior marketing experience in a higher education setting is highly desirable. You would have worked at a marketing managers level and be self-motivates. This role doesn't have line management responsibility Substantial experience of developing and managing integrated marketing strategies, utilising the full marketing communications mix, to drive market growth and achieve commercial targets Experience of producing effective and impact marketing and communications strategies and plans targeted at a distinct range of audiences. Able to be hands on in the delivery of these plans across multiple channels Proven account management experience - experience of advising senior stakeholders on issues affecting marketing and recruitment and evidence of a diplomatic and confident approach to handling stakeholders through negotiation, conflict resolution and outstanding customer service Job Offer Salary + great Benefits This is an urgent role to start ASAP with occasional travel to Yorkshire if required. If you have worked within, HE and are soon to be available please reach out ASAP
Location: Oxford Salary: £70K - £75K + additional benefits Summary: To manage 3rd party co-packing contracts in terms of performance, costs and quality relating to both manufacturing and warehousing operations. Help co-ordinate New Product Development (NPD) activity through its various stages including product rework for promotional purposes. Manage the technical, quality and legal compliance agenda through the Technical Manager. Management of origin bulk availability and ongoing quality and specification. Ensuring accuracy and reconciliation of stock in bulk and warehousing operations. Maintaining accuracy of the master data. Key Responsibilities: Help design and deliver the long-term vision for the supply chain area with clearly identifiable milestones Take active part in senior management team (SMT) activity and drive the UK agenda through activity and reporting lines Management of the ongoing contract for 3rd party manufacturing and warehousing operations in the UK Re-negotiation of contracts or mid-term amendments Drive performance and continuous improvement in our co-packing operation through regular reviews, targets and projects Sign-off of bottling and warehousing invoices for standard operations Set, monitor and effectively manage the manufacturing and warehousing budgets Ensuring bottling and warehousing capacity is monitored and reviewed to hit current and future projections, and corrective action taken where required Ensure reconciliation of stocks within SAP to match physical in various stock rooms, warehouse and bulk Lead quality agenda on technical reviews, analysing customer complaints and identifying root cause of Quality Attribute Sheet (QAS) non-conformances Support and manage the technical function to provide reactivity to acute issues and ongoing improvements in Quality and Food Safety throughout our supply chain Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of master data, Bill of Materials and bottling specifications Ensure innovation projects are delivered on time and to specification working through the issues associated with implementation from bulk creation to delivery from warehouse Co-ordination point for taxes and other variable levies with regard to materials such as Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and Packaging Recovery Notes (PRN) Investigate and deliver value engineering opportunities through the Innovation Manager Key Skills/Experience: Ideally educated to degree level or above Previous manufacturing and warehousing management experience within an FMCG sector Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Feb 26, 2022
Full time
Location: Oxford Salary: £70K - £75K + additional benefits Summary: To manage 3rd party co-packing contracts in terms of performance, costs and quality relating to both manufacturing and warehousing operations. Help co-ordinate New Product Development (NPD) activity through its various stages including product rework for promotional purposes. Manage the technical, quality and legal compliance agenda through the Technical Manager. Management of origin bulk availability and ongoing quality and specification. Ensuring accuracy and reconciliation of stock in bulk and warehousing operations. Maintaining accuracy of the master data. Key Responsibilities: Help design and deliver the long-term vision for the supply chain area with clearly identifiable milestones Take active part in senior management team (SMT) activity and drive the UK agenda through activity and reporting lines Management of the ongoing contract for 3rd party manufacturing and warehousing operations in the UK Re-negotiation of contracts or mid-term amendments Drive performance and continuous improvement in our co-packing operation through regular reviews, targets and projects Sign-off of bottling and warehousing invoices for standard operations Set, monitor and effectively manage the manufacturing and warehousing budgets Ensuring bottling and warehousing capacity is monitored and reviewed to hit current and future projections, and corrective action taken where required Ensure reconciliation of stocks within SAP to match physical in various stock rooms, warehouse and bulk Lead quality agenda on technical reviews, analysing customer complaints and identifying root cause of Quality Attribute Sheet (QAS) non-conformances Support and manage the technical function to provide reactivity to acute issues and ongoing improvements in Quality and Food Safety throughout our supply chain Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of master data, Bill of Materials and bottling specifications Ensure innovation projects are delivered on time and to specification working through the issues associated with implementation from bulk creation to delivery from warehouse Co-ordination point for taxes and other variable levies with regard to materials such as Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and Packaging Recovery Notes (PRN) Investigate and deliver value engineering opportunities through the Innovation Manager Key Skills/Experience: Ideally educated to degree level or above Previous manufacturing and warehousing management experience within an FMCG sector Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Big Data Engineer · Financial Market Sector · £65-75k PA · London offices / Hybrid working Intro context: Are you looking to work in an increasingly competitive market? With data being essential to improving business decisions in providing customer service. Through strategic data, we want to establish a strong data platform that meets the data provisioning needs of consumers. through a cloud first approach, we're able to provide on demand performance and reduce time to market applying solid methodologies and automation. Reporting to the Senior Data Engineering Lead. The role requires interaction with all areas of the Business and close collaboration with other IT departments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES ·Translate raw data into usable datasets to support business requirements. ·Deliver robust, high-performing and scalable solutions for loading, transforming and processing company data. ·Develop adhering to the current development best practices whilst contributing to the continual improvement of these practices. ·Maintain formal data and metadata structures (lineage) to support integrity and searchability of information via a data dictionary. ·Provide handover documentation for delivered solutions. ·Working collaboratively with: ·the data engineer lead to understanding policy and strategies ·our data architect to define and build data marts ·our data platform team to ensure high level of performance and provide support for delivered solutions ·Provide consultation to Project Managers, Business Analysts and Managers around current processes, best practices and ideas to solve business challenges In addition, this will: · Reduce Costs and Grow our business - Proactively identify and act on opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, increase productivity and grow our business. · Play my part in embedding the Blueprint Behaviours and put the customer at the centre of everything we do - Actively ensure the behaviours we have committed to as an organisation are demonstrated, reinforced and recognised in my own area of influence · Risk Management - Identify, assess, document, manage, escalate and report the risks associated with my role and business area, ensuring an appropriate control environment Foundational skills: ·Deliver high-performing and scalable data pipelines for loading, transforming and processing structured and semi structured data using near real time and batch processing connecting to multiple data sources and populating multiple targets on-prem and cloud. ·Working collaboratively with: oOur Principal and Lead data engineer to understanding policy and strategies oour Data Architect to define and build data marts oour Data Platform team to ensure high level of performance and provide support for delivered solutions. Note: Support for delivered solutions will fall in remit of RUN team but support skills are expected to continue Level 1 to Level 3 for a period of time. ·Provide handover documentation for delivered solutions and consultation to Project Managers, Business Analysts and Managers around current processes and ideas to solve business challenges Development focused skills: ·Ensure adherence to current development best practices and active contribution to the evolution of setting standards and improve development methodologies ·Maintain formal data and metadata structures (lineage) to support integrity and searchability of information via a data dictionary ·Create re-usable metadata driven data pipelines which can be leveraged for future development. ·Strong knowledge and 3+ years development experience of Big Data technologies such as Nifi, Azure Data Factory, Hive, Spark, Kafka, HBase ·5+ years' Experience of end-to-end implementation of Data Engineering and Analytics over a Cloud infrastructure, preferably with Azure. Technically versatile with Azure offerings including Databricks or Spark, Azure Data Factory, Blob storage, Azure Data Lake ·Experience developing data pipelines using agile & DevOps. ·Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, Security awareness APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE, PROBLEM SOLVING & INNOVATION Ensure all data transformations are recorded to support data lineage. ·Continue research and learning of data engineering tool and capabilities to improve the time to market and maintainability of the data solutions. ·Challenge status quo and explore alternatives. ·Understand and apply regulatory and compliance considerations to all data processing solutions, GDPR and PCI. ·Contribute to Agile ALM including refinement, planning, release and retrospective sessions ·Promote and emphasize a test strong framework and automation to support CI and CD Embraces and drives a continuous learning culture where the development of new skills and knowledge is paramount to the success of their role and career. In particular, a strong focus around data governance. INTERACTION/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS ·Sharing knowledge and experience with Data Engineers. ·Liaise with Data Integration Engineers, Data Engineers and Data architect to improve solution design. ·Communicate changes through Change Management processes ·Escalate issues, delays and concerns to the Data Engineer Lead and relevant Business stakeholders Occasional travel to other sites to engage with business analysts in understanding their requirements working conditions ·37.5 hours per week. Based in London with occasional attendance in other locations as and when required ·Owing to present Covid restrictions this role will need the candidate working remotely from home interim. Necessary guidance, equipment and accesses will be provided Next steps - how to apply? If this is something you wish to be considered for? Or require more information about the role? Please Apply now.
Feb 25, 2022
Full time
Big Data Engineer · Financial Market Sector · £65-75k PA · London offices / Hybrid working Intro context: Are you looking to work in an increasingly competitive market? With data being essential to improving business decisions in providing customer service. Through strategic data, we want to establish a strong data platform that meets the data provisioning needs of consumers. through a cloud first approach, we're able to provide on demand performance and reduce time to market applying solid methodologies and automation. Reporting to the Senior Data Engineering Lead. The role requires interaction with all areas of the Business and close collaboration with other IT departments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES ·Translate raw data into usable datasets to support business requirements. ·Deliver robust, high-performing and scalable solutions for loading, transforming and processing company data. ·Develop adhering to the current development best practices whilst contributing to the continual improvement of these practices. ·Maintain formal data and metadata structures (lineage) to support integrity and searchability of information via a data dictionary. ·Provide handover documentation for delivered solutions. ·Working collaboratively with: ·the data engineer lead to understanding policy and strategies ·our data architect to define and build data marts ·our data platform team to ensure high level of performance and provide support for delivered solutions ·Provide consultation to Project Managers, Business Analysts and Managers around current processes, best practices and ideas to solve business challenges In addition, this will: · Reduce Costs and Grow our business - Proactively identify and act on opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, increase productivity and grow our business. · Play my part in embedding the Blueprint Behaviours and put the customer at the centre of everything we do - Actively ensure the behaviours we have committed to as an organisation are demonstrated, reinforced and recognised in my own area of influence · Risk Management - Identify, assess, document, manage, escalate and report the risks associated with my role and business area, ensuring an appropriate control environment Foundational skills: ·Deliver high-performing and scalable data pipelines for loading, transforming and processing structured and semi structured data using near real time and batch processing connecting to multiple data sources and populating multiple targets on-prem and cloud. ·Working collaboratively with: oOur Principal and Lead data engineer to understanding policy and strategies oour Data Architect to define and build data marts oour Data Platform team to ensure high level of performance and provide support for delivered solutions. Note: Support for delivered solutions will fall in remit of RUN team but support skills are expected to continue Level 1 to Level 3 for a period of time. ·Provide handover documentation for delivered solutions and consultation to Project Managers, Business Analysts and Managers around current processes and ideas to solve business challenges Development focused skills: ·Ensure adherence to current development best practices and active contribution to the evolution of setting standards and improve development methodologies ·Maintain formal data and metadata structures (lineage) to support integrity and searchability of information via a data dictionary ·Create re-usable metadata driven data pipelines which can be leveraged for future development. ·Strong knowledge and 3+ years development experience of Big Data technologies such as Nifi, Azure Data Factory, Hive, Spark, Kafka, HBase ·5+ years' Experience of end-to-end implementation of Data Engineering and Analytics over a Cloud infrastructure, preferably with Azure. Technically versatile with Azure offerings including Databricks or Spark, Azure Data Factory, Blob storage, Azure Data Lake ·Experience developing data pipelines using agile & DevOps. ·Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, Security awareness APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE, PROBLEM SOLVING & INNOVATION Ensure all data transformations are recorded to support data lineage. ·Continue research and learning of data engineering tool and capabilities to improve the time to market and maintainability of the data solutions. ·Challenge status quo and explore alternatives. ·Understand and apply regulatory and compliance considerations to all data processing solutions, GDPR and PCI. ·Contribute to Agile ALM including refinement, planning, release and retrospective sessions ·Promote and emphasize a test strong framework and automation to support CI and CD Embraces and drives a continuous learning culture where the development of new skills and knowledge is paramount to the success of their role and career. In particular, a strong focus around data governance. INTERACTION/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS ·Sharing knowledge and experience with Data Engineers. ·Liaise with Data Integration Engineers, Data Engineers and Data architect to improve solution design. ·Communicate changes through Change Management processes ·Escalate issues, delays and concerns to the Data Engineer Lead and relevant Business stakeholders Occasional travel to other sites to engage with business analysts in understanding their requirements working conditions ·37.5 hours per week. Based in London with occasional attendance in other locations as and when required ·Owing to present Covid restrictions this role will need the candidate working remotely from home interim. Necessary guidance, equipment and accesses will be provided Next steps - how to apply? If this is something you wish to be considered for? Or require more information about the role? Please Apply now.
Robertson Bell are pleased to be working with UK Research and Innovation and in partnership with UK Shared Business Services, to recruit an Interim Senior Business Change Lead on a 12-month contract with probability of extension to approximately 2.5 years. The role will be based in Swindon 2-3 days a week and the remainder worked remotely. Purpose and Scope: The SHARP Programme will modernise and harmonise Finance, HR, Payroll, Reporting and Procurement services across UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) with efficient, seamless, integrated end-to-end processes and a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The SHARP Programme is a key part of the Reforming Our Business portfolio's drive to reduce bureaucracy and help make UKRI better connected and integrated. Reporting to the Senior Business Project Manager (with a dotted line into the Programme Manager and Programme Director), the Senior Business Change Lead is responsible for ensuring that the UKRI and UK SBS businesses are prepared for all changes encountered as a result of the migration to the SHARP ERP solution and associated process harmonisation. The success of this is dependent on effective collaboration with key stakeholders in each of the separate businesses, organisations, and councils. The Senior Business Change Lead will be responsible for the effective delivery of all the business change management activity, that includes stakeholder management, business readiness, communications and engagement, end user training and go-live support. Key day-to-day responsibilities are: Lead the Business Change Team that includes UKRI, UK SBS Counterparts, the Implementation Partner Change function, and the SaaS provider, to develop an approach that optimises delivery success within costs / timescales Understand the SHARP Programme objectives, deliverables and eventual solution, and the implications that any change will have across UKRI and UK SBS Ensure that all Business Change, Comms & Engagement and Training activities/products align to the wider programme plan and objectives Ensure all change and communication activity for the programme aligns with the RoB Portfolio Assess the people impact of the programme from a process, systems, and cultural dimension Develop and implement a change management approach with measures and controls, to ensure successful implementation of the changes, reduce resistance, drive adoption, and ensure benefits realisation Lead the production of all relevant strategies for managing all aspects of business change, and engage key governance forums to secure their approval Lead stakeholder management and engagement strategies, being transparent about the programme priorities and challenges in order to persuade, negotiate and manage expectations across different stakeholder groups and forums Attend SHARP governance forums and groups with a clear engagement and communications plan, to build strong relationships and instil confidence in the ability of the programme team to deliver its outcomes and benefits Attend Programme Management Team (PMT) meetings to track progress and share best practice amongst Delivery Leads Work closely with programme Delivery Leads and the Senior Business Project Manager to manage Business Change risks/issues to ensure programme success Lead the design, development, delivery and management of best practice communications and training to support programme activities Work closely with the Senior Business Project Manager to support communication within the programme team itself, plus ensure consistent messaging is delivered by the Functional Delivery Leads (FDLs) etc in any communications they have with the Business Ensure Business areas implement and embed changes effectively and to the required timescales Develop, own, and manage a Delivery Lead Plan to ensure delivery at the right time and quality (via peer reviews) of all the change, stakeholder management, communications and training, activities, and deliverables Own, manage and monitor all change management actions within the overall Programme Plan Produce fortnightly Checkpoint Reports to report progress, completion of activities and escalate issues to the Senior Business Project Manager and Programme Manager Enlist quality assurance reviews to assess change management delivery or diagnose issues Deputise for the Senior Business Project Manager as needed This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main duties and responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role in conjunction with the Senior Business Project Manager. The post holder may be asked to carry out any other delegated duties or tasks in line with this post. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Education: Essential : Recognised Change Management qualification Project Management qualification (PRINCE II Practitioner level, Agile or equivalent) Desirable : Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt Knowledge: Essential: A solid understanding of change management methodologies, tools, and techniques and how to apply them effectively Expertise in how people experience change at an individual level and the journeys that different people go on when undergoing change Business background from either Finance, Procurement or HR Skills and Abilities: Essential : Excellent leadership qualities Ability to successfully lead a strong multi-disciplinary change team, across multiple organisations and locations (on site and remote) High levels of self-motivation and personal ac
Feb 24, 2022
Seasonal
Robertson Bell are pleased to be working with UK Research and Innovation and in partnership with UK Shared Business Services, to recruit an Interim Senior Business Change Lead on a 12-month contract with probability of extension to approximately 2.5 years. The role will be based in Swindon 2-3 days a week and the remainder worked remotely. Purpose and Scope: The SHARP Programme will modernise and harmonise Finance, HR, Payroll, Reporting and Procurement services across UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) with efficient, seamless, integrated end-to-end processes and a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The SHARP Programme is a key part of the Reforming Our Business portfolio's drive to reduce bureaucracy and help make UKRI better connected and integrated. Reporting to the Senior Business Project Manager (with a dotted line into the Programme Manager and Programme Director), the Senior Business Change Lead is responsible for ensuring that the UKRI and UK SBS businesses are prepared for all changes encountered as a result of the migration to the SHARP ERP solution and associated process harmonisation. The success of this is dependent on effective collaboration with key stakeholders in each of the separate businesses, organisations, and councils. The Senior Business Change Lead will be responsible for the effective delivery of all the business change management activity, that includes stakeholder management, business readiness, communications and engagement, end user training and go-live support. Key day-to-day responsibilities are: Lead the Business Change Team that includes UKRI, UK SBS Counterparts, the Implementation Partner Change function, and the SaaS provider, to develop an approach that optimises delivery success within costs / timescales Understand the SHARP Programme objectives, deliverables and eventual solution, and the implications that any change will have across UKRI and UK SBS Ensure that all Business Change, Comms & Engagement and Training activities/products align to the wider programme plan and objectives Ensure all change and communication activity for the programme aligns with the RoB Portfolio Assess the people impact of the programme from a process, systems, and cultural dimension Develop and implement a change management approach with measures and controls, to ensure successful implementation of the changes, reduce resistance, drive adoption, and ensure benefits realisation Lead the production of all relevant strategies for managing all aspects of business change, and engage key governance forums to secure their approval Lead stakeholder management and engagement strategies, being transparent about the programme priorities and challenges in order to persuade, negotiate and manage expectations across different stakeholder groups and forums Attend SHARP governance forums and groups with a clear engagement and communications plan, to build strong relationships and instil confidence in the ability of the programme team to deliver its outcomes and benefits Attend Programme Management Team (PMT) meetings to track progress and share best practice amongst Delivery Leads Work closely with programme Delivery Leads and the Senior Business Project Manager to manage Business Change risks/issues to ensure programme success Lead the design, development, delivery and management of best practice communications and training to support programme activities Work closely with the Senior Business Project Manager to support communication within the programme team itself, plus ensure consistent messaging is delivered by the Functional Delivery Leads (FDLs) etc in any communications they have with the Business Ensure Business areas implement and embed changes effectively and to the required timescales Develop, own, and manage a Delivery Lead Plan to ensure delivery at the right time and quality (via peer reviews) of all the change, stakeholder management, communications and training, activities, and deliverables Own, manage and monitor all change management actions within the overall Programme Plan Produce fortnightly Checkpoint Reports to report progress, completion of activities and escalate issues to the Senior Business Project Manager and Programme Manager Enlist quality assurance reviews to assess change management delivery or diagnose issues Deputise for the Senior Business Project Manager as needed This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main duties and responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role in conjunction with the Senior Business Project Manager. The post holder may be asked to carry out any other delegated duties or tasks in line with this post. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Education: Essential : Recognised Change Management qualification Project Management qualification (PRINCE II Practitioner level, Agile or equivalent) Desirable : Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt Knowledge: Essential: A solid understanding of change management methodologies, tools, and techniques and how to apply them effectively Expertise in how people experience change at an individual level and the journeys that different people go on when undergoing change Business background from either Finance, Procurement or HR Skills and Abilities: Essential : Excellent leadership qualities Ability to successfully lead a strong multi-disciplinary change team, across multiple organisations and locations (on site and remote) High levels of self-motivation and personal ac
Summary of Role Purpose: Manage IT projects to ensure successful delivery of business benefits; Provide technical project management for externally led programmes of work introduced by the business. Build strong, sustainable relationships with all key project stakeholders Key Responsibilties Management of allocated projects, ensuring that the teams standard project management methodologies and documentation are used appropriately ensuring that projects for which he/she is responsible are delivered consistently on time and within budget and to quality (meet requirements and deliver expected benefits); Mentoring of staff within the IT team, ensuring that project methodologies are applied consistently. Assisting in the process of investigating, documenting, prioritising and obtaining approval for projects assigned. Specifically, preparing Business Cases, Project Definition Documents, Solution Design Documents and other project phase deliverables for those projects which have received approval and to which he/she will act as project manager Performance of project management tasks including planning, tracking, status reporting, issue and risk management and project team management Working closely with all project stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Project Owner, and all members of the Project team. This will include the management of internal and external suppliers. In accordance with the project life-cycle, carrying out post-implementation reviews and project benefit reviews of projects delivered by the IT Infrastructure team / central Project Office. Security. Comply with the requirements of company Information Security Policy and to carry out all duties with due attention to Information Security, following departmental procedures and controls. Internal Relationships. Maintain communication with all areas of IT Infrastructure such that the technical workflow moves smoothly through from start to finish. Work closely with all project stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Project Owner, and all members of the Project team. External Relationships. Establish and maintain a relationship with key suppliers and contacts to gain insight into best practice. Commercial Awareness. Maintain a professional relationship with all suppliers to ensure best value for money and service from the relationships. Other IT teams. Ensure that activities are consistent with overall IT strategy and direction through close liaison and coordination with the other functional areas within IT Infrastructure and other IT teams. Additional information / required experience, knowledge and qualifications: An IT professional with experience delivering successful technical infrastructure projects. A recognised project management qualification. Strong focus on quality - meeting requirements and getting it right first time. Good business analysis and consultancy skills. Financial sector knowledge. Commercial judgement. Results oriented. Strong organisational skills. Strong communication skills. Probably a graduate that is both technically and business aware. Commitment to the delivery of a first class service, including building strong relationships with all project and business stakeholders. Travel to other offices may be required from time to time depending on the nature of the project. This role is within IR35
Feb 23, 2022
Seasonal
Summary of Role Purpose: Manage IT projects to ensure successful delivery of business benefits; Provide technical project management for externally led programmes of work introduced by the business. Build strong, sustainable relationships with all key project stakeholders Key Responsibilties Management of allocated projects, ensuring that the teams standard project management methodologies and documentation are used appropriately ensuring that projects for which he/she is responsible are delivered consistently on time and within budget and to quality (meet requirements and deliver expected benefits); Mentoring of staff within the IT team, ensuring that project methodologies are applied consistently. Assisting in the process of investigating, documenting, prioritising and obtaining approval for projects assigned. Specifically, preparing Business Cases, Project Definition Documents, Solution Design Documents and other project phase deliverables for those projects which have received approval and to which he/she will act as project manager Performance of project management tasks including planning, tracking, status reporting, issue and risk management and project team management Working closely with all project stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Project Owner, and all members of the Project team. This will include the management of internal and external suppliers. In accordance with the project life-cycle, carrying out post-implementation reviews and project benefit reviews of projects delivered by the IT Infrastructure team / central Project Office. Security. Comply with the requirements of company Information Security Policy and to carry out all duties with due attention to Information Security, following departmental procedures and controls. Internal Relationships. Maintain communication with all areas of IT Infrastructure such that the technical workflow moves smoothly through from start to finish. Work closely with all project stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Project Owner, and all members of the Project team. External Relationships. Establish and maintain a relationship with key suppliers and contacts to gain insight into best practice. Commercial Awareness. Maintain a professional relationship with all suppliers to ensure best value for money and service from the relationships. Other IT teams. Ensure that activities are consistent with overall IT strategy and direction through close liaison and coordination with the other functional areas within IT Infrastructure and other IT teams. Additional information / required experience, knowledge and qualifications: An IT professional with experience delivering successful technical infrastructure projects. A recognised project management qualification. Strong focus on quality - meeting requirements and getting it right first time. Good business analysis and consultancy skills. Financial sector knowledge. Commercial judgement. Results oriented. Strong organisational skills. Strong communication skills. Probably a graduate that is both technically and business aware. Commitment to the delivery of a first class service, including building strong relationships with all project and business stakeholders. Travel to other offices may be required from time to time depending on the nature of the project. This role is within IR35
Interim Health and Safety Manager (12 Months Fixed-Term Contract) Location: London Department (and Section): Business Services - Estates and Master Planning - Health & Safety and Security Level: Management Position Type: Full-Time / Fixed Term Contract Salary: £44,454 - £49,477 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting) Enhancements: London Weighting Overview We're ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we're working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Role Profile ZSL has a 12-month fixed term (Maternity Cover) position available for a Health & Safety Manager to manage ZSL's Health and Safety function both at ZSL London Zoo, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and our conservation and science projects. The successful candidate will look to continually improve systems, compliance and culture within the organisation and will ensure that guidance, training, and support is given at all levels. Main Duties and Responsibilities Oversee the development, review and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures taking into account current legislation, guidance and best practice Support the Principal Lead of Estates and Master-planning in the development of emergency response and business continuity plans, working with relevant stakeholders to rehearse the arrangements Work with the Training & Organisational Development team to develop and review the provision and implementation of health and safety training Oversee the provision of relevant occupational health screening & vaccinations across the UK operations, working with HR to ensure that appropriate follow up action is taken Manage the incident reporting and proportionate investigation of any incidents across the organisation. Collate and curate data for monthly and annual reports and any other reports required on an ad hoc basis Contribute to and participate in senior management team meetings and the health and safety working group Cover 'on call' duties for emergencies and zoo duty manager shifts as required and act in a Silver Command role for major incidents. Influence and promote a positive Health and Safety and Security culture Person Specification NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety, other relevant qualification. Previous experience of managing a team across multiple locations Demonstrable experience of applying UK safety standards outside of the UK Experience of dealing with major incidents Ability to work with all departments across ZSL and to have a practical approach to diverse working practices Analytical approach with experience of using data to identify accident trends and root causes What do we offer? "Work Your Way": We empower people to work from where they work best. We believe work is something we do and not a place we go. Our offices have become important places for collaboration and social connection but are no longer our main place of work. You will have access to a blended program of Wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program as well as regular webinars and activities around mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing. The opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to improving diversity and inclusion. Other benefits include 25 days holiday, life assurance, stakeholder pension (employer contribution is matched up to 12%), complimentary zoo tickets with a 30% discount in shops and online, subsidised canteen, enhanced paternity and maternity leave, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, subsidised gym membership and access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Ultimately, you'll know that you'll help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct. Closing Date: Midnight (23:59) on Sunday 12th December 2021 The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728 . To Apply and for more information: If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website. No agencies please.
Dec 08, 2021
Contractor
Interim Health and Safety Manager (12 Months Fixed-Term Contract) Location: London Department (and Section): Business Services - Estates and Master Planning - Health & Safety and Security Level: Management Position Type: Full-Time / Fixed Term Contract Salary: £44,454 - £49,477 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting) Enhancements: London Weighting Overview We're ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we're working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Role Profile ZSL has a 12-month fixed term (Maternity Cover) position available for a Health & Safety Manager to manage ZSL's Health and Safety function both at ZSL London Zoo, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and our conservation and science projects. The successful candidate will look to continually improve systems, compliance and culture within the organisation and will ensure that guidance, training, and support is given at all levels. Main Duties and Responsibilities Oversee the development, review and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures taking into account current legislation, guidance and best practice Support the Principal Lead of Estates and Master-planning in the development of emergency response and business continuity plans, working with relevant stakeholders to rehearse the arrangements Work with the Training & Organisational Development team to develop and review the provision and implementation of health and safety training Oversee the provision of relevant occupational health screening & vaccinations across the UK operations, working with HR to ensure that appropriate follow up action is taken Manage the incident reporting and proportionate investigation of any incidents across the organisation. Collate and curate data for monthly and annual reports and any other reports required on an ad hoc basis Contribute to and participate in senior management team meetings and the health and safety working group Cover 'on call' duties for emergencies and zoo duty manager shifts as required and act in a Silver Command role for major incidents. Influence and promote a positive Health and Safety and Security culture Person Specification NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety, other relevant qualification. Previous experience of managing a team across multiple locations Demonstrable experience of applying UK safety standards outside of the UK Experience of dealing with major incidents Ability to work with all departments across ZSL and to have a practical approach to diverse working practices Analytical approach with experience of using data to identify accident trends and root causes What do we offer? "Work Your Way": We empower people to work from where they work best. We believe work is something we do and not a place we go. Our offices have become important places for collaboration and social connection but are no longer our main place of work. You will have access to a blended program of Wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program as well as regular webinars and activities around mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing. The opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to improving diversity and inclusion. Other benefits include 25 days holiday, life assurance, stakeholder pension (employer contribution is matched up to 12%), complimentary zoo tickets with a 30% discount in shops and online, subsidised canteen, enhanced paternity and maternity leave, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, subsidised gym membership and access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Ultimately, you'll know that you'll help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct. Closing Date: Midnight (23:59) on Sunday 12th December 2021 The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728 . To Apply and for more information: If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website. No agencies please.
Your new company A well known employer of choice based in the Reading area offering hybrid working. Your new role The Senior Digital Risk Manager identifies, tracks, monitors and advises on digital risks both operationally and for third parties, as well as driving the implementation of proactive digital risk management. The role holder acts as the backbone between digital risk management and the business ensuring metrics demonstrate the effectiveness of digital controls. 1. Drive the coordination and active management of digital risks 2. Develop guiding principles around security metrics, measurements, and their impact on the business 3. Communicate effectively and clearly, to support/influence data-driven decision making 4. Support in the security metrics reporting and associated analysis to help the business understand the digital security posture. 5. Plan, implement, and manage compliance management capabilities for all Digital security/compliance initiatives 6. Assure risk and control process effectiveness, measurement and optimisation throughout the agile development lifecycle 7. Monitor and analyse digital controls, risks, and metrics to identify themes, trends, correlations, and help drive efficiencies What you'll need to succeed At least 5+ years of work experience in security or risk management. Knowledge and understanding of digital risk concepts. Demonstrated experience providing written and verbal presentations Experience using GRC/risk management tools such as ZenGRC, One Trust etc Ability to assist in the design, build and test related controls covering technology including security, third party engagements, and resilience Experience in Third Party Risk Management Good understanding of how metrics and measurements can drive business decisions and generate insights about the business Previous experience in control testing utilising industry standard frameworks and methodologies What you'll get in return A competitive day rate (in-scope of IR35) ,Flexible working options available, but you must be able to work in the Reading area a few days a week. 3 months assignment+ What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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
Dec 02, 2021
Seasonal
Your new company A well known employer of choice based in the Reading area offering hybrid working. Your new role The Senior Digital Risk Manager identifies, tracks, monitors and advises on digital risks both operationally and for third parties, as well as driving the implementation of proactive digital risk management. The role holder acts as the backbone between digital risk management and the business ensuring metrics demonstrate the effectiveness of digital controls. 1. Drive the coordination and active management of digital risks 2. Develop guiding principles around security metrics, measurements, and their impact on the business 3. Communicate effectively and clearly, to support/influence data-driven decision making 4. Support in the security metrics reporting and associated analysis to help the business understand the digital security posture. 5. Plan, implement, and manage compliance management capabilities for all Digital security/compliance initiatives 6. Assure risk and control process effectiveness, measurement and optimisation throughout the agile development lifecycle 7. Monitor and analyse digital controls, risks, and metrics to identify themes, trends, correlations, and help drive efficiencies What you'll need to succeed At least 5+ years of work experience in security or risk management. Knowledge and understanding of digital risk concepts. Demonstrated experience providing written and verbal presentations Experience using GRC/risk management tools such as ZenGRC, One Trust etc Ability to assist in the design, build and test related controls covering technology including security, third party engagements, and resilience Experience in Third Party Risk Management Good understanding of how metrics and measurements can drive business decisions and generate insights about the business Previous experience in control testing utilising industry standard frameworks and methodologies What you'll get in return A competitive day rate (in-scope of IR35) ,Flexible working options available, but you must be able to work in the Reading area a few days a week. 3 months assignment+ What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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