Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry East London Department: Company Secretariat, Legal, Audit & Risk Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Brentwood, Essex Date Posted: 03.04.2024 We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Development Manager to join our team within Vistry East London, at our Brentwood office in Essex. As our Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Land & Development Managers in the pre-construction phases of their development projects, including feasibility, legal, design, planning and health and safety related activities. 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 Degree level educated, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position. Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word and Outlook A general background knowledge in property combined with a relevant qualification Experience in a Development Trainee role or similar Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation Able to work under own initiative, having good decision making skills and a keen sense of responsibility Ability to follow and lead change management programmes Firm commitment to accountability, performance management, target setting and monitoring Professional manner Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously. Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels Desirable - A desire to continue with further education Experience in a Development role within the Construction industry; ideally in either Affordable Housing or Property Development More about the Assistant Development Manager role Assist others in the assessment of new business opportunities. Research and review planning applications, in conjunction with others to identify site constraints and opportunities. In collaboration with the team undertake feasibility assessments using group software. Financials - Responsibility to support Development Manager in their responsibility to ensure overall financial viability of development is maintained and controlled at all times Update and manage development cash flows Assist the team to prepare consultant appointments and collateral warranties, and to co-ordinate signatures, scan and circulate documents as required. Assist the team to complete paperwork and reports in order to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance. Assist the team to procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. This may include placing orders and dealing with invoice enquiries. Assist the team to approve invoices via the company financial systems When required organise and administrate meetings and provide information as requested to do so. Provide support to the team at external meetings and events, e.g. pre application planning meetings and public consultation events. This may require out of hours working. Resolve problems in collaboration with other team members Maintain project folders in order to ensure accurate record keeping and audit compliance. Management of several small projects, with the support of a Development Manager, to enable development and career progression. Collaborate with colleagues as required to share information and ensure successful delivery of schemes. Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company. Any other task deemed necessary to the role. 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 19, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry East London Department: Company Secretariat, Legal, Audit & Risk Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Brentwood, Essex Date Posted: 03.04.2024 We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Development Manager to join our team within Vistry East London, at our Brentwood office in Essex. As our Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Land & Development Managers in the pre-construction phases of their development projects, including feasibility, legal, design, planning and health and safety related activities. 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 Degree level educated, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position. Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word and Outlook A general background knowledge in property combined with a relevant qualification Experience in a Development Trainee role or similar Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation Able to work under own initiative, having good decision making skills and a keen sense of responsibility Ability to follow and lead change management programmes Firm commitment to accountability, performance management, target setting and monitoring Professional manner Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously. Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels Desirable - A desire to continue with further education Experience in a Development role within the Construction industry; ideally in either Affordable Housing or Property Development More about the Assistant Development Manager role Assist others in the assessment of new business opportunities. Research and review planning applications, in conjunction with others to identify site constraints and opportunities. In collaboration with the team undertake feasibility assessments using group software. Financials - Responsibility to support Development Manager in their responsibility to ensure overall financial viability of development is maintained and controlled at all times Update and manage development cash flows Assist the team to prepare consultant appointments and collateral warranties, and to co-ordinate signatures, scan and circulate documents as required. Assist the team to complete paperwork and reports in order to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance. Assist the team to procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. This may include placing orders and dealing with invoice enquiries. Assist the team to approve invoices via the company financial systems When required organise and administrate meetings and provide information as requested to do so. Provide support to the team at external meetings and events, e.g. pre application planning meetings and public consultation events. This may require out of hours working. Resolve problems in collaboration with other team members Maintain project folders in order to ensure accurate record keeping and audit compliance. Management of several small projects, with the support of a Development Manager, to enable development and career progression. Collaborate with colleagues as required to share information and ensure successful delivery of schemes. Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company. Any other task deemed necessary to the role. 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.
Well structured independent M&E consultancy Strong workload into 2023 Real opportunities for career progression to Associate Young dynamic team Engineering Services Design Limited are looking to appoint a technically strong, self-sufficient electrical design engineer with a proven track record in building services. The successful applicant will be able to lead a project from inception to completion with minimal supervision and manage a small team of multi-discipline engineers reporting directly to the Associate Directors of the business. They will be able to represent the company at design team meetings, deal with all project correspondence and communicate effectively will all parties connected to each individual project. This position is a hands on role so detailed design skills are of paramount importance. It would be advantageous if you have good software skills including an understanding of REVIT/BIM and as a minimum Autocad and Amtech. ESD are a company keen on the development of engineers and training is paramount to their success. The practice is a REVIT/BIM operating business with training given to key engineers together with training available on TAS thermal modelling and registration as CIBSE low carbon energy assessors. If you have management experience and the ability to mentor others this will also be beneficial to the organisation. ESD are a well structured, independent design consultancy who have successfully recruited a number of highly talented design engineers, graduate engineers and support staff over the last few years. Today they employ 10 staff who are based at their offices in Sale ( right next to the Metrolink ). ESD complete a wide range of consultancy services within the education, care home, residential and commercial sectors across the North West Region including North Wales with schemes successfully completed across the country. Their project work commonly consists of multi-million pound new build schemes with a combination of refurbishment and smaller key projects also undertaken which offers their engineers the opportunity to own a project from cradle to grave. This position offers a considerable opportunity for career development within the organisation as the company is enjoying a sustained period of growth. They are a true meritocracy who believe in rewarding good performance with career and financial incentives. They have a very strong leadership team. They are a bold and innovative company who have a strong and clear direction for the future of the business. They are looking for like minded individuals who want an environment which will allow them to achieve their full career potential. Very competitive salary with benefits.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Well structured independent M&E consultancy Strong workload into 2023 Real opportunities for career progression to Associate Young dynamic team Engineering Services Design Limited are looking to appoint a technically strong, self-sufficient electrical design engineer with a proven track record in building services. The successful applicant will be able to lead a project from inception to completion with minimal supervision and manage a small team of multi-discipline engineers reporting directly to the Associate Directors of the business. They will be able to represent the company at design team meetings, deal with all project correspondence and communicate effectively will all parties connected to each individual project. This position is a hands on role so detailed design skills are of paramount importance. It would be advantageous if you have good software skills including an understanding of REVIT/BIM and as a minimum Autocad and Amtech. ESD are a company keen on the development of engineers and training is paramount to their success. The practice is a REVIT/BIM operating business with training given to key engineers together with training available on TAS thermal modelling and registration as CIBSE low carbon energy assessors. If you have management experience and the ability to mentor others this will also be beneficial to the organisation. ESD are a well structured, independent design consultancy who have successfully recruited a number of highly talented design engineers, graduate engineers and support staff over the last few years. Today they employ 10 staff who are based at their offices in Sale ( right next to the Metrolink ). ESD complete a wide range of consultancy services within the education, care home, residential and commercial sectors across the North West Region including North Wales with schemes successfully completed across the country. Their project work commonly consists of multi-million pound new build schemes with a combination of refurbishment and smaller key projects also undertaken which offers their engineers the opportunity to own a project from cradle to grave. This position offers a considerable opportunity for career development within the organisation as the company is enjoying a sustained period of growth. They are a true meritocracy who believe in rewarding good performance with career and financial incentives. They have a very strong leadership team. They are a bold and innovative company who have a strong and clear direction for the future of the business. They are looking for like minded individuals who want an environment which will allow them to achieve their full career potential. Very competitive salary with benefits.
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry West London Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Ealing, London Date Posted: 09.04.2024 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry West London, at our office in Ealing, London. As our Technical Manager you will be involved with a project from land bid or tender by providing construction technical guidance and co-ordination through to the pre-construction design and technical management functions for delivery of the development. You will act as the Client focal point and Construction Team Co-ordinator during the construction phase of the project. You will manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping of developments. You will also manage the work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, for example project stakeholders, residential customers, external design consultants and suppliers/contractors. You will assist the Senior Technical Manager in the selection and appointment of external design consultants. You will also manage the technical design process of a project through planning stage to practical completion 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 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 A pro-active management style with capability to lead and coordinate the managers across a wider team. Ability to prioritise and delegate as appropriate effectively negotiate, motivate and communicate in order to influence others to ensure that the required objectives are met. Leadership skills including assertiveness, being decisive, flexible, good time management, organised, effective at leading / participating in meetings, works well under pressure and to strict deadlines. Experience and knowledge of planning, financial and legal processes. A general background knowledge in property combined with a relevant qualification. Experience in stakeholder management Desirable Experience of Project Management in either a development company or professional practice. Up to date knowledge of best practice and the latest products and specification items available in the marketplace. An ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management with respect to client, professional practices and site operators, both internal and external to the Company. An understanding of the construction process involving JCT Forms of Contract. Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P/Docelite Experience in a Senior Technical Coordinator role or similar Professional qualification from recognised institution eg. at A level, ONC/HNC, NVQ in Construction Evidence of a strong understanding of financial, legal, and planning processes. Degree level education or 5+ years relevant industry experience. More about the Technical Manager role Co-ordinate project teams throughout the planning and development process monitoring progress to ensure the delivery of serviced land parcels on time and in budget. Ensure all co-ordination issues relating to tenders and contract issues are implemented between design team, construction team, employer's agent and client. Manage the technical and design process of the project from Planning Consent to Practical Completion. Providing technical advice on the feasibility of projects, determining constraints and advising on budgets, phasing and timing. Produce development fees, utility costs for the construction cost. Liaise with Estimators, Surveyors, Buyers and Construction. Undertake financial management and provide budgeting forecasting information for infrastructure budgets. Co-ordinate consultant appointments and prepare appointment scopes, design programmes and fee budgets. Co-ordinate technical, design and external client issues with the relevant Countryside team. Act as the main Client contact during the Construction Phase. Produce the Health & Safety construction plan with the Construction Manager and issue monthly CDM statements. Address relevant issues with JCT Contracts, Employers Requirements, Contractors Proposals, Insurances, Performance Bonds, Adoption Agreements and Bonds, Warranties, etc. In conjunction with Environmental Consultant issue agreed sustainability/Code Pre- Assessment and Energy Strategy. Assist Technical Administrators and Coordinators with the preparation of Health & Safety File/O&M Manual. Liaise with Joint Venture Partners and Funders throughout the development process. Manage, agree and complete legal adoptions of all infrastructure elements. Manage strategic statute services, diversions and connections. Discharge S106 conditions for the developments. 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
Apr 14, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry West London Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Ealing, London Date Posted: 09.04.2024 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry West London, at our office in Ealing, London. As our Technical Manager you will be involved with a project from land bid or tender by providing construction technical guidance and co-ordination through to the pre-construction design and technical management functions for delivery of the development. You will act as the Client focal point and Construction Team Co-ordinator during the construction phase of the project. You will manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping of developments. You will also manage the work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, for example project stakeholders, residential customers, external design consultants and suppliers/contractors. You will assist the Senior Technical Manager in the selection and appointment of external design consultants. You will also manage the technical design process of a project through planning stage to practical completion 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 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 A pro-active management style with capability to lead and coordinate the managers across a wider team. Ability to prioritise and delegate as appropriate effectively negotiate, motivate and communicate in order to influence others to ensure that the required objectives are met. Leadership skills including assertiveness, being decisive, flexible, good time management, organised, effective at leading / participating in meetings, works well under pressure and to strict deadlines. Experience and knowledge of planning, financial and legal processes. A general background knowledge in property combined with a relevant qualification. Experience in stakeholder management Desirable Experience of Project Management in either a development company or professional practice. Up to date knowledge of best practice and the latest products and specification items available in the marketplace. An ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management with respect to client, professional practices and site operators, both internal and external to the Company. An understanding of the construction process involving JCT Forms of Contract. Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P/Docelite Experience in a Senior Technical Coordinator role or similar Professional qualification from recognised institution eg. at A level, ONC/HNC, NVQ in Construction Evidence of a strong understanding of financial, legal, and planning processes. Degree level education or 5+ years relevant industry experience. More about the Technical Manager role Co-ordinate project teams throughout the planning and development process monitoring progress to ensure the delivery of serviced land parcels on time and in budget. Ensure all co-ordination issues relating to tenders and contract issues are implemented between design team, construction team, employer's agent and client. Manage the technical and design process of the project from Planning Consent to Practical Completion. Providing technical advice on the feasibility of projects, determining constraints and advising on budgets, phasing and timing. Produce development fees, utility costs for the construction cost. Liaise with Estimators, Surveyors, Buyers and Construction. Undertake financial management and provide budgeting forecasting information for infrastructure budgets. Co-ordinate consultant appointments and prepare appointment scopes, design programmes and fee budgets. Co-ordinate technical, design and external client issues with the relevant Countryside team. Act as the main Client contact during the Construction Phase. Produce the Health & Safety construction plan with the Construction Manager and issue monthly CDM statements. Address relevant issues with JCT Contracts, Employers Requirements, Contractors Proposals, Insurances, Performance Bonds, Adoption Agreements and Bonds, Warranties, etc. In conjunction with Environmental Consultant issue agreed sustainability/Code Pre- Assessment and Energy Strategy. Assist Technical Administrators and Coordinators with the preparation of Health & Safety File/O&M Manual. Liaise with Joint Venture Partners and Funders throughout the development process. Manage, agree and complete legal adoptions of all infrastructure elements. Manage strategic statute services, diversions and connections. Discharge S106 conditions for the developments. 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
You will be part of the team responsible for designing the rules that govern AI and an effective plan for implementing them. This will involve drawing on the latest innovative policy thinking as well as a technical understanding of AI and regulation policy. You will support work with key regulators, the AI industry, civil society and international partners alongside key stakeholders across Whitehall including No 10 and HMT Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Leading a workstream developing policy on the pro-innovation regulation of Artificial Intelligence, feeding into the AI Regulation White Paper. Working with stakeholders such as UK regulators, the AI ecosystem, academia and civil society organisations to ensure our work reflects a wide range of views Contribution to the drafting of policy positions, advice to Ministers and the forthcoming AI Regulation White Paper Essential requirements You will need to demonstrate your skills and experience against the following criteria: Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others. Seeing the Bigger Picture - Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest. Desirable skills Experience working on regulatory policy Understanding of Artificial Intelligence and/or Digital Policy An understanding of key themes in AI risk, ethics, and/or regulation Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Benefits DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include: Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home. 26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years service. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% 3 days of paid volunteering leave. Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave. Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year. Occupational sick pay. Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Minorities, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Women s Networks. Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work. Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more! Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. How to apply To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than time on date via the CS Jobs portal: A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years. A Statement of Suitability (max 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the personal statement . Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. For the shortlist, we will assess your experience and select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application. Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with: Interview The interview process will assess behaviours and strengths and potentially include a presentation. The behaviours to be tested at interview are: • Working Together • Delivering at Pace • Communicating and Influencing • Seeing the Bigger Picture You will not be made aware of the strengths being assessed prior to your interview. As part of your interview, you may be asked to deliver a short oral presentation. Full details of this, including the topic, and whether or not you will need to use visual aids, will be sent to you prior to your interview. Feedback Please note you will only receive feedback if you reach the interview stage. Following interview, all candidates will receive a score along with some short written feedback on your performance at interview. Further Information A reserve list may be held for a period o f 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to DCMS f rom another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Ch eck to Disclosure and Barring Service / Access NI on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. If you choose to join on a loan basis, prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return. DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the Information for Applicants document . Interviews In most cases interviews will take place remotely via Google Meet video call. However please refer to the Candidate Information Pack to confirm the interview approach. Location This role can be based in London, Manchester, Darlington or Belfast .The hub locations are displayed on the job advert. Not all hub locations have confirmed office space yet - successful applicants will be expected to work remotely until this becomes available. Reasonable Adjustment We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment, please: Complete the Assistance required section on the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or a verbal test rather than a written one. Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Accessibility ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
You will be part of the team responsible for designing the rules that govern AI and an effective plan for implementing them. This will involve drawing on the latest innovative policy thinking as well as a technical understanding of AI and regulation policy. You will support work with key regulators, the AI industry, civil society and international partners alongside key stakeholders across Whitehall including No 10 and HMT Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Leading a workstream developing policy on the pro-innovation regulation of Artificial Intelligence, feeding into the AI Regulation White Paper. Working with stakeholders such as UK regulators, the AI ecosystem, academia and civil society organisations to ensure our work reflects a wide range of views Contribution to the drafting of policy positions, advice to Ministers and the forthcoming AI Regulation White Paper Essential requirements You will need to demonstrate your skills and experience against the following criteria: Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others. Seeing the Bigger Picture - Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest. Desirable skills Experience working on regulatory policy Understanding of Artificial Intelligence and/or Digital Policy An understanding of key themes in AI risk, ethics, and/or regulation Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Benefits DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include: Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home. 26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years service. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% 3 days of paid volunteering leave. Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave. Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year. Occupational sick pay. Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Minorities, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Women s Networks. Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work. Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more! Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. How to apply To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than time on date via the CS Jobs portal: A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years. A Statement of Suitability (max 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the personal statement . Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. For the shortlist, we will assess your experience and select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application. Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with: Interview The interview process will assess behaviours and strengths and potentially include a presentation. The behaviours to be tested at interview are: • Working Together • Delivering at Pace • Communicating and Influencing • Seeing the Bigger Picture You will not be made aware of the strengths being assessed prior to your interview. As part of your interview, you may be asked to deliver a short oral presentation. Full details of this, including the topic, and whether or not you will need to use visual aids, will be sent to you prior to your interview. Feedback Please note you will only receive feedback if you reach the interview stage. Following interview, all candidates will receive a score along with some short written feedback on your performance at interview. Further Information A reserve list may be held for a period o f 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to DCMS f rom another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Ch eck to Disclosure and Barring Service / Access NI on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. If you choose to join on a loan basis, prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return. DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the Information for Applicants document . Interviews In most cases interviews will take place remotely via Google Meet video call. However please refer to the Candidate Information Pack to confirm the interview approach. Location This role can be based in London, Manchester, Darlington or Belfast .The hub locations are displayed on the job advert. Not all hub locations have confirmed office space yet - successful applicants will be expected to work remotely until this becomes available. Reasonable Adjustment We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment, please: Complete the Assistance required section on the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or a verbal test rather than a written one. Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Accessibility ..... click apply for full job details
Job Title: Customer Consultant - Service Location : Bristol, BS35 4BL near the Severn Bridge Hybrid working, 2 days in the office 3 days from home Salary : £20,500 plus great benefits Bonus: Around £200 per month Hours: Monday - Friday either 9 am-5 pm or 10 am-6 pm. 1 in 3 Saturdays 9-1 pm (time back in lieu) We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are looking to work in a friendly, supportive, team orientated and customer-driven environment. We pride ourselves on delivering great results through a combination of hard work, collaboration, and dedication. Working for Brightside is all about making a difference. A difference for our customers and our business. It's about putting our customers at the heart of what we do - doing the right things and doing them well. We have created an environment which empowers individuals and rewards hard work. About the role You will take inbound calls from our customers helping them with queries about their existing policies. You'll guide customers through the process to make a change to their existing policy; whether it's a name or address change, or something more complex. Using your product knowledge and customer service skills you'll resolve and offer solutions Building rapport and understanding each customer's requirements You will also be required to support customers who are unable to complete our online journey for setting up new policies or renewing their existing policies. The full-time working hours are 37.5 hours per week. We'll need you to be available Monday to Friday 9 am- 6 pm. Typically if you are opting for full-time hours, you'll work a 7.5-hour shift with an unpaid lunch break and then one in three Saturdays between 9 am-1 pm (when you work a Saturday, you'll get the time off in lieu). However, we are open to discussing all sorts of flexible options to suit you, including part-time hours, split shifts and much more so please apply so we can discuss this with you in more detail About you You will be at your best when you are helping customers by delivering exceptional service. Ideally, you will have experience working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on performance and putting the customer first. You will: Be a strong communicator with the ability to adapt your style to each customer. Be energetic and have a positive approach to problem-solving. You will need to be able to understand customers' needs effectively showing ownership, empathy, and resolution. Strong verbal communication skills are a must with the ability to adapt your style when needed. You must be self-motivated, driven, and resilient to meet and exceed your performance targets and KPIs. Need a broadband upload and download speed of at least 5 Mbps. If you're not sure what your internet speed is, you can check it by 'googling' internet speed test and selecting the 'Run Speed Test' button. What's in it for you? You can expect to receive full training and support until you're fully competent in the role. Your training will be remote-based and some on the job - at every stage of the training we'll make sure you're happy and confident with what you've learnt. We believe in the value of developing our people and we can offer you genuine career opportunities. Following your initial induction and training, we will provide valuable in-role development, you'll also can attain accredited industry qualifications
Sep 18, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Customer Consultant - Service Location : Bristol, BS35 4BL near the Severn Bridge Hybrid working, 2 days in the office 3 days from home Salary : £20,500 plus great benefits Bonus: Around £200 per month Hours: Monday - Friday either 9 am-5 pm or 10 am-6 pm. 1 in 3 Saturdays 9-1 pm (time back in lieu) We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are looking to work in a friendly, supportive, team orientated and customer-driven environment. We pride ourselves on delivering great results through a combination of hard work, collaboration, and dedication. Working for Brightside is all about making a difference. A difference for our customers and our business. It's about putting our customers at the heart of what we do - doing the right things and doing them well. We have created an environment which empowers individuals and rewards hard work. About the role You will take inbound calls from our customers helping them with queries about their existing policies. You'll guide customers through the process to make a change to their existing policy; whether it's a name or address change, or something more complex. Using your product knowledge and customer service skills you'll resolve and offer solutions Building rapport and understanding each customer's requirements You will also be required to support customers who are unable to complete our online journey for setting up new policies or renewing their existing policies. The full-time working hours are 37.5 hours per week. We'll need you to be available Monday to Friday 9 am- 6 pm. Typically if you are opting for full-time hours, you'll work a 7.5-hour shift with an unpaid lunch break and then one in three Saturdays between 9 am-1 pm (when you work a Saturday, you'll get the time off in lieu). However, we are open to discussing all sorts of flexible options to suit you, including part-time hours, split shifts and much more so please apply so we can discuss this with you in more detail About you You will be at your best when you are helping customers by delivering exceptional service. Ideally, you will have experience working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on performance and putting the customer first. You will: Be a strong communicator with the ability to adapt your style to each customer. Be energetic and have a positive approach to problem-solving. You will need to be able to understand customers' needs effectively showing ownership, empathy, and resolution. Strong verbal communication skills are a must with the ability to adapt your style when needed. You must be self-motivated, driven, and resilient to meet and exceed your performance targets and KPIs. Need a broadband upload and download speed of at least 5 Mbps. If you're not sure what your internet speed is, you can check it by 'googling' internet speed test and selecting the 'Run Speed Test' button. What's in it for you? You can expect to receive full training and support until you're fully competent in the role. Your training will be remote-based and some on the job - at every stage of the training we'll make sure you're happy and confident with what you've learnt. We believe in the value of developing our people and we can offer you genuine career opportunities. Following your initial induction and training, we will provide valuable in-role development, you'll also can attain accredited industry qualifications
Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Are you... passionate about helping people? truly committed to providing outstanding customer care? keen to work as part of a small team who make a big impact? someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys being busy and working at pace Then this could be just the job for you! Who we are? Lawrence Dean Recruitment is an independent recruitment business, based in Stevenage. Established in 2010 we have carved out a well-deserved reputation for being the best at what we do… check out our Google reviews to see for yourself! Our team is a mix of experienced recruiters, and those who are new to the industry... but they all have one thing in common - a genuine desire to provide an outstanding experience for our candidates and clients, always. This leads to a high performance culture where we work hard and strive for excellence. Success is rewarded and progression is available for all who want it. As an employer we treat our people well. To us this is a given . As well as good basic salaries we offer monthly commission and annual bonuses to everyone in the team at all levels and in all roles. We offer true flexibility in terms of when and where our team work, and recognise that work-life balance is achieved differently for each of us. What is a Candidate Consultant? One of the most important people in our business! A Candidates Consultant's responsibilities are broad and varied, but include: Speaking to candidates who have applied for our roles to truly understand their priorities in their next role Meeting candidates face to face to get to know them better Keeping in regular contact with our candidates to ensure that we always provide a positive candidate experience Making recommendations of suitable candidates for our roles ...and so much more! This would be a fantastic first step for someone who wants to get into a full Recruitment Consultant role in the future. It is also well suited to someone who loves the Candidate side of Recruitment but wants to stay clear of sales or business development. The benefits There are lots, but here are just a few: True flexibility including variable start and finish times and the ability to work from home some of the time Great basic salary plus the opportunity to earn monthly commission Annual performance related bonuses - and we even pay the tax and NI for you! Uncapped OTE Fantastic progression opportunities 25 days holiday, rising to 28 plus an extra day off at Christmas Health and wellbeing programme which can include free gym membership, private healthcare or relaxation treatments Some truly special team events The opportunity to be part of something exciting! This is a full-time, permanent position available to start ASAP. If this is of interest, we would love to hear from you! Thank you for your application. Please note Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency & business.
Feb 24, 2022
Full time
Are you... passionate about helping people? truly committed to providing outstanding customer care? keen to work as part of a small team who make a big impact? someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys being busy and working at pace Then this could be just the job for you! Who we are? Lawrence Dean Recruitment is an independent recruitment business, based in Stevenage. Established in 2010 we have carved out a well-deserved reputation for being the best at what we do… check out our Google reviews to see for yourself! Our team is a mix of experienced recruiters, and those who are new to the industry... but they all have one thing in common - a genuine desire to provide an outstanding experience for our candidates and clients, always. This leads to a high performance culture where we work hard and strive for excellence. Success is rewarded and progression is available for all who want it. As an employer we treat our people well. To us this is a given . As well as good basic salaries we offer monthly commission and annual bonuses to everyone in the team at all levels and in all roles. We offer true flexibility in terms of when and where our team work, and recognise that work-life balance is achieved differently for each of us. What is a Candidate Consultant? One of the most important people in our business! A Candidates Consultant's responsibilities are broad and varied, but include: Speaking to candidates who have applied for our roles to truly understand their priorities in their next role Meeting candidates face to face to get to know them better Keeping in regular contact with our candidates to ensure that we always provide a positive candidate experience Making recommendations of suitable candidates for our roles ...and so much more! This would be a fantastic first step for someone who wants to get into a full Recruitment Consultant role in the future. It is also well suited to someone who loves the Candidate side of Recruitment but wants to stay clear of sales or business development. The benefits There are lots, but here are just a few: True flexibility including variable start and finish times and the ability to work from home some of the time Great basic salary plus the opportunity to earn monthly commission Annual performance related bonuses - and we even pay the tax and NI for you! Uncapped OTE Fantastic progression opportunities 25 days holiday, rising to 28 plus an extra day off at Christmas Health and wellbeing programme which can include free gym membership, private healthcare or relaxation treatments Some truly special team events The opportunity to be part of something exciting! This is a full-time, permanent position available to start ASAP. If this is of interest, we would love to hear from you! Thank you for your application. Please note Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency & business.