Hybrid Nurse or Physiotherapist Wandsworth and Home Working The Centre for Health & Disability Assessments are looking for self-motivated Nurses and Physiotherapists to join their dynamic service delivering evidence based functional movement for a caseload of complex patients. This is an opportunity hone your clinical assessment skills Your role triaging patients and providing case reports for the DWP will see you working within an MDT of AHP s. Key features of the role include: Excellent starting salary from day one Fantastic work like balance You will be supported to becoming an Accredited Assessor and receive all the training you need to achieve this. There is additional training and support to help your CPD for your development and Revalidation. A working environment that cares about its commitment to public service and supporting people. Working with varied Clinicians in each Assessment Centre, provides a multi-disciplinary team that you can lean on for answers to questions or support as well as learn from each other. Health insurance and discounted gym membership Reimbursement of professional registration fees Overtime opportunities Structured appraisal system Responsibility: To undertake a combination of file-work and face-to-face assessments of customers in relation to a variety of benefits and provide a report to the DWP. File-work involves reviewing medical evidence. in a written or electronic format to determine the suitability of a face-to-face assessment. Such assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer s day to day life in performing work related activities. To use IT software programmes to support clinical decision making when undertaking file-work and examinations. To provide comprehensive reports to enable Decision Makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims. Requirements: Good broad-base clinical experience gained in an Acute setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A positive, empathetic, and professional manner Strong computer and IT skills Right to work in the UK. The ability to work autonomously, and as part of an in targeted team. Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and adaptable in your approach to learning and your professional development. Benefits Package: CPD Points towards your professional development Support with Revalidation Registration fees reimbursed. Accredited Qualification Pension Private Health Insurance Discounted Gym Membership Healthcare Cash Plan Fantastic referral scheme No weekend work or On-calls Excellent work life balance Company sick pay discretionary after a qualifying period For further information please contact (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
May 18, 2024
Full time
Hybrid Nurse or Physiotherapist Wandsworth and Home Working The Centre for Health & Disability Assessments are looking for self-motivated Nurses and Physiotherapists to join their dynamic service delivering evidence based functional movement for a caseload of complex patients. This is an opportunity hone your clinical assessment skills Your role triaging patients and providing case reports for the DWP will see you working within an MDT of AHP s. Key features of the role include: Excellent starting salary from day one Fantastic work like balance You will be supported to becoming an Accredited Assessor and receive all the training you need to achieve this. There is additional training and support to help your CPD for your development and Revalidation. A working environment that cares about its commitment to public service and supporting people. Working with varied Clinicians in each Assessment Centre, provides a multi-disciplinary team that you can lean on for answers to questions or support as well as learn from each other. Health insurance and discounted gym membership Reimbursement of professional registration fees Overtime opportunities Structured appraisal system Responsibility: To undertake a combination of file-work and face-to-face assessments of customers in relation to a variety of benefits and provide a report to the DWP. File-work involves reviewing medical evidence. in a written or electronic format to determine the suitability of a face-to-face assessment. Such assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer s day to day life in performing work related activities. To use IT software programmes to support clinical decision making when undertaking file-work and examinations. To provide comprehensive reports to enable Decision Makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims. Requirements: Good broad-base clinical experience gained in an Acute setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A positive, empathetic, and professional manner Strong computer and IT skills Right to work in the UK. The ability to work autonomously, and as part of an in targeted team. Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and adaptable in your approach to learning and your professional development. Benefits Package: CPD Points towards your professional development Support with Revalidation Registration fees reimbursed. Accredited Qualification Pension Private Health Insurance Discounted Gym Membership Healthcare Cash Plan Fantastic referral scheme No weekend work or On-calls Excellent work life balance Company sick pay discretionary after a qualifying period For further information please contact (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Head of Application Support Operations Team IT, IT & Change Location Holborn Office County Central London Ref # 21561 Closing Date 31-May-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • Accountable for managing the day to day operations of the IT Application Support function, ensuring it is secure and cost effective through strong working relationships with all service providers • Lead a team of managers and technical analysts supporting Application Support service • Ensure processes and controls are robustly managed and executed within the SLA and KPI's • Managing suppliers and third parties providing IT support and Services ensuring costs are managed within the provisioned budgets • Build a clear strategy and plan to enhance and improve the Application Support team service back to the business. • Implementing the service improvement plans for the Application Support team. • Accountable for maintaining and monitoring risk and controls, ensuring the bank security & policies are upheld And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders • Proven track record in managing Tech Application services and understanding of infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Private Cloud). • ITIL or equivalent experience • Strong leadership skills • In-depth knowledge of the Application life cycle & maintenance strategy • The ability to manage supplier relationships Our promise to you • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). • We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Head of Application Support Operations Team IT, IT & Change Location Holborn Office County Central London Ref # 21561 Closing Date 31-May-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • Accountable for managing the day to day operations of the IT Application Support function, ensuring it is secure and cost effective through strong working relationships with all service providers • Lead a team of managers and technical analysts supporting Application Support service • Ensure processes and controls are robustly managed and executed within the SLA and KPI's • Managing suppliers and third parties providing IT support and Services ensuring costs are managed within the provisioned budgets • Build a clear strategy and plan to enhance and improve the Application Support team service back to the business. • Implementing the service improvement plans for the Application Support team. • Accountable for maintaining and monitoring risk and controls, ensuring the bank security & policies are upheld And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders • Proven track record in managing Tech Application services and understanding of infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Private Cloud). • ITIL or equivalent experience • Strong leadership skills • In-depth knowledge of the Application life cycle & maintenance strategy • The ability to manage supplier relationships Our promise to you • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). • We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
Lead Credit Risk Analytics & Infrastructure Analyst Team Risk and Credit Location Holborn Office County Central London Ref # 21424 Closing Date 22-May-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • Creating and maintaining a monthly credit risk DataMart and ensuring high level of data quality • Supporting onboarding of new portfolios to the DataMart by ensuring necessary data elements are defined and are available pre-release • Generating data/reports for regulatory submissions incl. FINREP and COREP • Analytical support to the strategic projects in wider Credit Risk team and implementation of such projects in the data landscape including definition of default and forbearance • Support wider team activities including model implementation, data governance, risk and controls assessment • Interrogate data and summarise the outputs as needed for various ad-hoc queries. • Enhancing existing reporting framework to ensure appropriate governance and timely delivery of reports And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders • Experience with SAS/SQL/Python or similar programming languages • Knowledge of key Credit Risk Data and Reporting best practices • Sound understanding of obtaining relevant data from underlying systems to deliver full, accurate and relevant reporting • Experience of identification and reporting of data gaps and issues, to ensure correct interpretation of the data delivered • Knowledge of setting up detailed data quality reports to validate the data before releasing the data to be processed. • Prior experience in IRB framework would be desirable Our promise to you • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). • We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Lead Credit Risk Analytics & Infrastructure Analyst Team Risk and Credit Location Holborn Office County Central London Ref # 21424 Closing Date 22-May-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • Creating and maintaining a monthly credit risk DataMart and ensuring high level of data quality • Supporting onboarding of new portfolios to the DataMart by ensuring necessary data elements are defined and are available pre-release • Generating data/reports for regulatory submissions incl. FINREP and COREP • Analytical support to the strategic projects in wider Credit Risk team and implementation of such projects in the data landscape including definition of default and forbearance • Support wider team activities including model implementation, data governance, risk and controls assessment • Interrogate data and summarise the outputs as needed for various ad-hoc queries. • Enhancing existing reporting framework to ensure appropriate governance and timely delivery of reports And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders • Experience with SAS/SQL/Python or similar programming languages • Knowledge of key Credit Risk Data and Reporting best practices • Sound understanding of obtaining relevant data from underlying systems to deliver full, accurate and relevant reporting • Experience of identification and reporting of data gaps and issues, to ensure correct interpretation of the data delivered • Knowledge of setting up detailed data quality reports to validate the data before releasing the data to be processed. • Prior experience in IRB framework would be desirable Our promise to you • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). • We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
About Us BeZero Carbon's Mission is to scale investment in environmental markets that deliver a sustainable future. We are a carbon ratings agency. We equip world-leading organisations with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make better climate decisions. BeZero Carbon is the largest global ratings agency for the Voluntary Carbon Market. We are driving climate action through carbon ratings. We distribute our ratings via our SaaS Product, BeZero Carbon Markets, informing all market participants on how to price and manage risk. Our ratings and research tools support buyers, intermediaries, investors and carbon project developers with mission-critical data. Our 160+ strong team combines climatic and earth sciences, sell-side financial research, machine learning, technology, and public policy expertise with world-class commercial and operations teams. Curiosity, technical know-how and a research-first mindset sit at the heart of BeZero. We combine traditional capital markets research practices with expertise in environmental sciences and technology. Our 70+ analytical team of climate and data scientists, geospatial experts and financial market analysts comes with the highest academic credentials, a tenacious approach to scientific inquiry and a dedication to climate action through science. Off the back of our Series B funding round in late 2022, we are expanding our global capabilities in pursuit of our mission to accelerate climate action through carbon ratings. Why you'll love it here: Career defining work - come and work on some of the most cutting edge problem sets, and do something you'll be proud of for the rest of your career World-class analysts - spend your time among the best of the best; 70% of our analytical team have PhDs, and have worked across some of the top global institutions Compensation and benefits - competitive compensation and a broad benefits package Live your life - flexible time off, and opportunity for remote working Room to grow - many of our roles didn't exist in the market 2 years ago, and there's plenty of room to chart your own course Job Description We're looking for a Director of Engineering who will be a key member of the technology leadership team at BeZero Carbon. You will have leadership responsibility for our software engineering teams (currently 11 software engineers based in the UK). This group is responsible for the development of our client-facing product and APIs, as well as our website and internal tooling that helps our carbon rating analysts carry out their climate-related research and ratings analysis. The work we do at BeZero is highly interdisciplinary in nature, and our software teams work closely with counterparts in product, data, and ratings to build our products. This is an excellent opportunity to drive real-world climate impact with technology, and at the same time get exposure to some of the brightest minds in the carbon markets space. Responsibilities: The Director of Engineering should lead by example, both in terms of knowledge and effort, and make significant contributions to the team by providing technical leadership for the technology systems within BeZero: Establish the vision for our internally-facing tools and externally-facing products in collaboration with our Chief Data Officer and Chief Product Officer, ensuring that it aligns with BeZero's mission and goals. Take responsibility for the delivery of all engineering changes, ensuring that the desired outcomes are achieved. This includes ensuring that the internal build systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable. Understand and own non-functional requirements (NFRs) and their implementation across the estate. This involves working with other teams to identify and prioritise NFRs and ensuring that they are implemented correctly. Ensure a coherent technical design for all deliveries, as well as more widely across the estate. This includes developing and enforcing technical standards, reviewing technical designs, and ensuring that they are consistent with BeZero's overall architecture. Lead key technical decision-making and ensure it is completed in a timely manner. This involves working with other teams to identify technical challenges and proposing solutions that are aligned with BeZero's goals. Be a skilled communicator who can comfortably work at different levels of the organisation, adapting your communication style to the target audience. Lead, and inspire a high-performing team of software engineers, using all tools at your disposal to hire, coach, promote, and retain the correct team compositions to achieve our goals. Develop and drive a culture of excellence and strong technical ownership, ensuring the right bets are taken with the highest quality. Clearly articulate a compelling technical vision to motivate our teams. Candidate Profile: 10+ years of total work experience, ideally with experience in building data-intensive products for enterprise clients. 3+ years of experience of managing team(s) of software and product engineers within a technology organisation of at least 10-50 people. Experience with enterprise financial data and research products will be considered a plus. Experience in developing and driving DevOps / SRE / security processes, such as monitoring, on-call, and incident management. Experience at high-growth technology start-ups. Experience in building and scaling data and API platforms will be considered a plus Strong technical expertise in cloud-based infrastructure. Experience with AWS preferred. Technology delivery experience working across a number of different stacks and industries. Go, Javascript, TypeScript, React, and Python are all in active use. What we'll offer: Competitive salary and equity in a rapidly growing VC-backed start-up through share options Ability to learn and develop alongside a range of sector specialists from the worlds of science, economics, business, finance and more 25 days leave (with additional time off between Christmas and New Year, and for your birthday) Benefits package covering private medical insurance, dental, critical illness cover, income protection, life assurance, medical cash plan and cycle to work scheme (or a comparable package if you're based overseas) Health and wellness cash allowance Enhanced parental leave Regular social events Opportunity to work remote or in our East London office space (Liverpool Street) with flexibility to work from home 2 days a week Nomad working over the summer, allowing you to work from another country We value diversity at BeZero Carbon. We need a team that brings different perspectives and backgrounds together to build the tools needed to make the voluntary carbon market transparent. We are therefore committed to not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.
May 18, 2024
Full time
About Us BeZero Carbon's Mission is to scale investment in environmental markets that deliver a sustainable future. We are a carbon ratings agency. We equip world-leading organisations with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make better climate decisions. BeZero Carbon is the largest global ratings agency for the Voluntary Carbon Market. We are driving climate action through carbon ratings. We distribute our ratings via our SaaS Product, BeZero Carbon Markets, informing all market participants on how to price and manage risk. Our ratings and research tools support buyers, intermediaries, investors and carbon project developers with mission-critical data. Our 160+ strong team combines climatic and earth sciences, sell-side financial research, machine learning, technology, and public policy expertise with world-class commercial and operations teams. Curiosity, technical know-how and a research-first mindset sit at the heart of BeZero. We combine traditional capital markets research practices with expertise in environmental sciences and technology. Our 70+ analytical team of climate and data scientists, geospatial experts and financial market analysts comes with the highest academic credentials, a tenacious approach to scientific inquiry and a dedication to climate action through science. Off the back of our Series B funding round in late 2022, we are expanding our global capabilities in pursuit of our mission to accelerate climate action through carbon ratings. Why you'll love it here: Career defining work - come and work on some of the most cutting edge problem sets, and do something you'll be proud of for the rest of your career World-class analysts - spend your time among the best of the best; 70% of our analytical team have PhDs, and have worked across some of the top global institutions Compensation and benefits - competitive compensation and a broad benefits package Live your life - flexible time off, and opportunity for remote working Room to grow - many of our roles didn't exist in the market 2 years ago, and there's plenty of room to chart your own course Job Description We're looking for a Director of Engineering who will be a key member of the technology leadership team at BeZero Carbon. You will have leadership responsibility for our software engineering teams (currently 11 software engineers based in the UK). This group is responsible for the development of our client-facing product and APIs, as well as our website and internal tooling that helps our carbon rating analysts carry out their climate-related research and ratings analysis. The work we do at BeZero is highly interdisciplinary in nature, and our software teams work closely with counterparts in product, data, and ratings to build our products. This is an excellent opportunity to drive real-world climate impact with technology, and at the same time get exposure to some of the brightest minds in the carbon markets space. Responsibilities: The Director of Engineering should lead by example, both in terms of knowledge and effort, and make significant contributions to the team by providing technical leadership for the technology systems within BeZero: Establish the vision for our internally-facing tools and externally-facing products in collaboration with our Chief Data Officer and Chief Product Officer, ensuring that it aligns with BeZero's mission and goals. Take responsibility for the delivery of all engineering changes, ensuring that the desired outcomes are achieved. This includes ensuring that the internal build systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable. Understand and own non-functional requirements (NFRs) and their implementation across the estate. This involves working with other teams to identify and prioritise NFRs and ensuring that they are implemented correctly. Ensure a coherent technical design for all deliveries, as well as more widely across the estate. This includes developing and enforcing technical standards, reviewing technical designs, and ensuring that they are consistent with BeZero's overall architecture. Lead key technical decision-making and ensure it is completed in a timely manner. This involves working with other teams to identify technical challenges and proposing solutions that are aligned with BeZero's goals. Be a skilled communicator who can comfortably work at different levels of the organisation, adapting your communication style to the target audience. Lead, and inspire a high-performing team of software engineers, using all tools at your disposal to hire, coach, promote, and retain the correct team compositions to achieve our goals. Develop and drive a culture of excellence and strong technical ownership, ensuring the right bets are taken with the highest quality. Clearly articulate a compelling technical vision to motivate our teams. Candidate Profile: 10+ years of total work experience, ideally with experience in building data-intensive products for enterprise clients. 3+ years of experience of managing team(s) of software and product engineers within a technology organisation of at least 10-50 people. Experience with enterprise financial data and research products will be considered a plus. Experience in developing and driving DevOps / SRE / security processes, such as monitoring, on-call, and incident management. Experience at high-growth technology start-ups. Experience in building and scaling data and API platforms will be considered a plus Strong technical expertise in cloud-based infrastructure. Experience with AWS preferred. Technology delivery experience working across a number of different stacks and industries. Go, Javascript, TypeScript, React, and Python are all in active use. What we'll offer: Competitive salary and equity in a rapidly growing VC-backed start-up through share options Ability to learn and develop alongside a range of sector specialists from the worlds of science, economics, business, finance and more 25 days leave (with additional time off between Christmas and New Year, and for your birthday) Benefits package covering private medical insurance, dental, critical illness cover, income protection, life assurance, medical cash plan and cycle to work scheme (or a comparable package if you're based overseas) Health and wellness cash allowance Enhanced parental leave Regular social events Opportunity to work remote or in our East London office space (Liverpool Street) with flexibility to work from home 2 days a week Nomad working over the summer, allowing you to work from another country We value diversity at BeZero Carbon. We need a team that brings different perspectives and backgrounds together to build the tools needed to make the voluntary carbon market transparent. We are therefore committed to not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.
Freelance Italian Writer FOR ITALIAN RESIDENTS OR ITALIAN WRITING EXPERTS ONLY Are you interested in helping to train AI models to become better writers? How it works: We have several open projects where we are looking for talented writers to help train generative artificial intelligence models to become better writers. You can work on all of our projects remotely. Hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for you. Your earnings from ongoing projects are sent out weekly. You Will: Work on various writing in Italian projects to train generative AI models. Some examples of projects you might work on: Rank a series of responses that were produced by an AI model. Based on a given topic, write a short story about that topic. Assess whether a piece of text produced by an AI model is factually accurate or not. Preferred Qualifications: These are not must-have qualifications! You should apply if you meet any of these (or anything similar you think makes you a good fit). Professional Translator Enrollment or completion of an undergraduate program in a humanities field or field related to writing Enrollment or completion in a graduate program related to creative writing Experience writing professionally (copywriter, journalist, technical writer, editor, etc.) Earnings & Duration: Base Pay Rate: from $17.50-$20 per hour Location: Remote Countries: GLOBAL but Italy is preferred Duration: Variable depending on project length, flexible hours This opportunity involves contracting for Smart Ecosystem, Inc. Base pay is determined by multiple factors, including the area of expertise, years of experience, and skillset needed for the project. Pay rates vary during the project lifecycle. For example, rates for onboarding are lower. PLEASE NOTE : We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of job opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants' needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Freelance Italian Writer FOR ITALIAN RESIDENTS OR ITALIAN WRITING EXPERTS ONLY Are you interested in helping to train AI models to become better writers? How it works: We have several open projects where we are looking for talented writers to help train generative artificial intelligence models to become better writers. You can work on all of our projects remotely. Hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for you. Your earnings from ongoing projects are sent out weekly. You Will: Work on various writing in Italian projects to train generative AI models. Some examples of projects you might work on: Rank a series of responses that were produced by an AI model. Based on a given topic, write a short story about that topic. Assess whether a piece of text produced by an AI model is factually accurate or not. Preferred Qualifications: These are not must-have qualifications! You should apply if you meet any of these (or anything similar you think makes you a good fit). Professional Translator Enrollment or completion of an undergraduate program in a humanities field or field related to writing Enrollment or completion in a graduate program related to creative writing Experience writing professionally (copywriter, journalist, technical writer, editor, etc.) Earnings & Duration: Base Pay Rate: from $17.50-$20 per hour Location: Remote Countries: GLOBAL but Italy is preferred Duration: Variable depending on project length, flexible hours This opportunity involves contracting for Smart Ecosystem, Inc. Base pay is determined by multiple factors, including the area of expertise, years of experience, and skillset needed for the project. Pay rates vary during the project lifecycle. For example, rates for onboarding are lower. PLEASE NOTE : We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of job opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants' needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data.
Up to 30,700k + Overtime (or part-time equivalent) Part-time or full-time contracts available. Get all the benefits of a flexible agency role and a permanent position mixed together! Contracts within children's homes and adult services. Contact us now to set up the right package for you. Why Apply for the Care Worker Role? Part-time or Full-time basis (you choose!). Opportunity to become permanent staff if desired. Free DBS & Training. Flexible hours. No need to commit to a rigid shift pattern. Choose hours to work around other commitments like studies, other work or childcare. Hourly pay between 11.76 and 17.65 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay). Get paid weekly and earn holiday pay and pension contributions too! Get support and supervision in house. Days or Nights shifts available. Friendly and approachable office staff. Vaccine not required for all services. Care Worker Role CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT JOB! With Peters Dean Care, you can work with the clients you would like to support, how much you work, and what shifts you would like to work. We have work available in children's homes, older looked-after-children (OLAC) settings, homeless hostels, and services supporting adults with complex needs. You choose your hours, whether Early's, Late's, Long Days or Nights, and the number of hours you work from 25-50 hours per week! You can even choose whether you want to book week to week, or into a permanent position! Get your contract lined up now! Click Apply now and we will be in touch for an initial conversation.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Up to 30,700k + Overtime (or part-time equivalent) Part-time or full-time contracts available. Get all the benefits of a flexible agency role and a permanent position mixed together! Contracts within children's homes and adult services. Contact us now to set up the right package for you. Why Apply for the Care Worker Role? Part-time or Full-time basis (you choose!). Opportunity to become permanent staff if desired. Free DBS & Training. Flexible hours. No need to commit to a rigid shift pattern. Choose hours to work around other commitments like studies, other work or childcare. Hourly pay between 11.76 and 17.65 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay). Get paid weekly and earn holiday pay and pension contributions too! Get support and supervision in house. Days or Nights shifts available. Friendly and approachable office staff. Vaccine not required for all services. Care Worker Role CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT JOB! With Peters Dean Care, you can work with the clients you would like to support, how much you work, and what shifts you would like to work. We have work available in children's homes, older looked-after-children (OLAC) settings, homeless hostels, and services supporting adults with complex needs. You choose your hours, whether Early's, Late's, Long Days or Nights, and the number of hours you work from 25-50 hours per week! You can even choose whether you want to book week to week, or into a permanent position! Get your contract lined up now! Click Apply now and we will be in touch for an initial conversation.
About the Company: Want to work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives? Do you have team-leading skills? Are you looking for a role that has clear pathways into management? If the answer to all the above is "yes", then a Senior Residential Support Worker role with our client could be perfect for you. Our Client's Homes are passionate about providing the highest quality care and they are looking for people like you to join their brilliant teams. Candidates must have their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce. You must also have at least 2 years of experience within residential Childcare and working alongside young people. Why work for them: Earn a competitive salary (inclusive of sleep-ins - 50 per sleep-in). They will put you on their Passport to Manage training and allow you to get your Level 5. This will give you a clear pathway into a management role. A great work / life balance with flexible working patterns. Earn up to 3,250 by recommending a foster carer or up to 1,000 by recommending a full-time staff member. Receive a 100 bonus for achieving a 'Good' Ofsted outcome for the home and a 200 bonus for achieving 'Outstanding'. Receive 200 (2 years), 400 (5 years) and 600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to 500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. Access to their health and wellbeing support platform. Receive cashback for various medical and wellbeing appointments and treatments with our MediCash scheme, as well as the chance to win up to 150 in vouchers every month from our REACH Awards. What will the role involve: Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in a child's life. You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. Within this leadership role, you will not only ensure the welfare and care of each child but also give guidance and support to all residential workers. You will be committed to making a difference, this includes being responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, ensuring placement plans are followed, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas and making sure that education is supported. You will create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times. If you think you can make a real difference to a child or young person, apply to be a Senior Residential Support Worker today. Please note that you must be 22 years old or above to apply as per children's home regulations. You must also have a valid driving licence. The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. To be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must always adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour.
May 18, 2024
Full time
About the Company: Want to work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives? Do you have team-leading skills? Are you looking for a role that has clear pathways into management? If the answer to all the above is "yes", then a Senior Residential Support Worker role with our client could be perfect for you. Our Client's Homes are passionate about providing the highest quality care and they are looking for people like you to join their brilliant teams. Candidates must have their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce. You must also have at least 2 years of experience within residential Childcare and working alongside young people. Why work for them: Earn a competitive salary (inclusive of sleep-ins - 50 per sleep-in). They will put you on their Passport to Manage training and allow you to get your Level 5. This will give you a clear pathway into a management role. A great work / life balance with flexible working patterns. Earn up to 3,250 by recommending a foster carer or up to 1,000 by recommending a full-time staff member. Receive a 100 bonus for achieving a 'Good' Ofsted outcome for the home and a 200 bonus for achieving 'Outstanding'. Receive 200 (2 years), 400 (5 years) and 600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to 500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. Access to their health and wellbeing support platform. Receive cashback for various medical and wellbeing appointments and treatments with our MediCash scheme, as well as the chance to win up to 150 in vouchers every month from our REACH Awards. What will the role involve: Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in a child's life. You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. Within this leadership role, you will not only ensure the welfare and care of each child but also give guidance and support to all residential workers. You will be committed to making a difference, this includes being responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, ensuring placement plans are followed, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas and making sure that education is supported. You will create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times. If you think you can make a real difference to a child or young person, apply to be a Senior Residential Support Worker today. Please note that you must be 22 years old or above to apply as per children's home regulations. You must also have a valid driving licence. The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. To be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must always adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour.
Suffolk County Council are looking for Administration Manager to join the Children and Young Peoples Service in various locations across Suffolk on a Hybrid contract .You will join us on a full time or part time, permanent basis with flexible working options available . In return, you will earn a competitive salary of £32,076 per annum (pro rata for part time) About the Administration Manager role: We have a fantastic Management Team and know that good leadership brings out the best in our staff. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate our WE ASPIRE values on a daily basis. In this post, you will be overseeing and streamlining processes undertaken by the countywide Business Support Officers, supporting the Senior Managers in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) to implement changes and improvements. This role has the potential to bring you exciting new skills and opportunities, no two days will ever be the same. Responsibilities as our Administration Manager: You will: be the main contact for all Business Support enquiries and will need to be able to delegate tasks among your team line manager a team of Business Support, including Assistant Managers and a dedicated SEND Personal Assistant support and lead recruitment across SEND including working with recruitment managers to ensure recruitment is efficient learn all functions of the roles within the team you manage in order to provide a seamless business support service in times of absence or when necessary keep up with the developments of this newly formed team by attending all relevant management meetings and disseminating that information to the relevant teams be responsible for drafting responses to enquiries and ensuring the service meet their statutory timescales for requests such as Freedom of information and Subject Access Requests be responsible for supporting and empowering your reportees and colleagues to ensure they have all the tools required provide direct operational management of SEND Business support team contribute to the operational development of the SEND service, monitoring, tracking, and reviewing team performance collaborate closely with partners across SEND undertake staff supervision, performance management and professional development through performance and development reviews (PDRs) What you need to be our Administration Manager: A passion for improving the lives of children, young people and families in Suffolk. Knowledge of SEND legislation, policies and safeguarding practices would be of an advantage or the ability to demonstrate how you can learn quickly with a desire to support a high profile service. SEND experience/ Knowledge desired The ability to inspire, empower and develop a high-performing team. Strong financial and performance management capabilities. Our ideal candidate is resilient, this will be a challenging and extremely rewarding job. We are looking for someone who can manage a number of priorities whilst ensuring they are able to reset when needed. Willingness to learn and grow is valued. You may not have all the technical expertise yet but if you have line managed previously or contributed to project work you may well have the transferrable skills we are looking for. The team You will be joining to support and develop the business support team, this will bring an opportunity for you to shine in leadership and create a positive working environment for all involved. We hope this team will share opportunities for growth, camaraderie, and make an impact on the wider SEND service . Due to the line management and visibility aspect of the role we would recommend working within the office for the majority of the week with home working being flexibly included. In return, you'll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus more! Closing date: 11.30 pm, 27 May 2024 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Administration Manager role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Suffolk County Council are looking for Administration Manager to join the Children and Young Peoples Service in various locations across Suffolk on a Hybrid contract .You will join us on a full time or part time, permanent basis with flexible working options available . In return, you will earn a competitive salary of £32,076 per annum (pro rata for part time) About the Administration Manager role: We have a fantastic Management Team and know that good leadership brings out the best in our staff. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate our WE ASPIRE values on a daily basis. In this post, you will be overseeing and streamlining processes undertaken by the countywide Business Support Officers, supporting the Senior Managers in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) to implement changes and improvements. This role has the potential to bring you exciting new skills and opportunities, no two days will ever be the same. Responsibilities as our Administration Manager: You will: be the main contact for all Business Support enquiries and will need to be able to delegate tasks among your team line manager a team of Business Support, including Assistant Managers and a dedicated SEND Personal Assistant support and lead recruitment across SEND including working with recruitment managers to ensure recruitment is efficient learn all functions of the roles within the team you manage in order to provide a seamless business support service in times of absence or when necessary keep up with the developments of this newly formed team by attending all relevant management meetings and disseminating that information to the relevant teams be responsible for drafting responses to enquiries and ensuring the service meet their statutory timescales for requests such as Freedom of information and Subject Access Requests be responsible for supporting and empowering your reportees and colleagues to ensure they have all the tools required provide direct operational management of SEND Business support team contribute to the operational development of the SEND service, monitoring, tracking, and reviewing team performance collaborate closely with partners across SEND undertake staff supervision, performance management and professional development through performance and development reviews (PDRs) What you need to be our Administration Manager: A passion for improving the lives of children, young people and families in Suffolk. Knowledge of SEND legislation, policies and safeguarding practices would be of an advantage or the ability to demonstrate how you can learn quickly with a desire to support a high profile service. SEND experience/ Knowledge desired The ability to inspire, empower and develop a high-performing team. Strong financial and performance management capabilities. Our ideal candidate is resilient, this will be a challenging and extremely rewarding job. We are looking for someone who can manage a number of priorities whilst ensuring they are able to reset when needed. Willingness to learn and grow is valued. You may not have all the technical expertise yet but if you have line managed previously or contributed to project work you may well have the transferrable skills we are looking for. The team You will be joining to support and develop the business support team, this will bring an opportunity for you to shine in leadership and create a positive working environment for all involved. We hope this team will share opportunities for growth, camaraderie, and make an impact on the wider SEND service . Due to the line management and visibility aspect of the role we would recommend working within the office for the majority of the week with home working being flexibly included. In return, you'll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus more! Closing date: 11.30 pm, 27 May 2024 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Administration Manager role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working.
We currently have three fantastic opportunities for full time (37.5 hours) Assistant Support Workers at our supported living service in Lord Alexander House. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and resilient people who enjoy helping others and seeing the difference their support can make to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Based in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, near shops and local amenities you will work alongside a small dedicated and supportive team providing support for people with mental health concerns. Each tenant has their own self-contained purpose built flat and we provide 24 hour outreach via access to emergency phone support. As an Assistant Support Worker you will; Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence. You will not be providing personal care but your role will involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning. Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference". Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual s needs. About You; You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured induction, comprehensive training and on the job support to enable you to excel within your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification as well as gain experience and exposure to the wider care support Hightown offers. We are looking for passionate people who care about others and have a can-do, common sense attitude to their life and who are driven by the desire to make a difference to real lives. You will have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to peoples needs. Additionally you will also be able to: Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of 51.78 paid) Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities It is also essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins (minimum one per week) . About Us At Hightown, we re a charitable housing association that builds homes and supports people. We provide affordable homes and a wide range of care and supported housing services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Our aim is to deliver demonstrable social value and impact in all of our activities. Hightown Benefits; In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes: Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service 23,400 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract We make sleep in payments of at least 51.78 (in addition to your basic pay) Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary Mileage paid for car usage Fully paid DBS Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a 130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us Employee assistance helpline Unfortunately at this time Hightown Housing Association cannot offer visa sponsorship and all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. All applicant's will be able to work a full time shift (37.5 hours) at this time we do not have part time roles available at Lord Alexander House. If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search. We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
May 18, 2024
Full time
We currently have three fantastic opportunities for full time (37.5 hours) Assistant Support Workers at our supported living service in Lord Alexander House. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and resilient people who enjoy helping others and seeing the difference their support can make to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Based in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, near shops and local amenities you will work alongside a small dedicated and supportive team providing support for people with mental health concerns. Each tenant has their own self-contained purpose built flat and we provide 24 hour outreach via access to emergency phone support. As an Assistant Support Worker you will; Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence. You will not be providing personal care but your role will involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning. Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference". Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual s needs. About You; You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured induction, comprehensive training and on the job support to enable you to excel within your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification as well as gain experience and exposure to the wider care support Hightown offers. We are looking for passionate people who care about others and have a can-do, common sense attitude to their life and who are driven by the desire to make a difference to real lives. You will have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to peoples needs. Additionally you will also be able to: Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of 51.78 paid) Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities It is also essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins (minimum one per week) . About Us At Hightown, we re a charitable housing association that builds homes and supports people. We provide affordable homes and a wide range of care and supported housing services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Our aim is to deliver demonstrable social value and impact in all of our activities. Hightown Benefits; In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes: Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service 23,400 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract We make sleep in payments of at least 51.78 (in addition to your basic pay) Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary Mileage paid for car usage Fully paid DBS Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a 130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us Employee assistance helpline Unfortunately at this time Hightown Housing Association cannot offer visa sponsorship and all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. All applicant's will be able to work a full time shift (37.5 hours) at this time we do not have part time roles available at Lord Alexander House. If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search. We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry North East, at our Newcastle Upon Tyne office. As our Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will also include procurement, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments, and final account settlement. 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 (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 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. Experience in quantity surveying and be knowledgeable in all areas of construction techniques and mixed-tenure schemes. Demonstrable strong account management and commercial experience. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to learn new computer systems such as Coins (Payments & Cost reporting), Viewpoint/4Projects (document storage and tender preparation). Strong in-depth knowledge of groundworks, roads, and sewers. Strong team player, with the entrepreneurial ability to operate and excel in a changing on- site environment. Excellent interpersonal skills. You will be able to effectively manage your own workload to meet set deadlines. You will have the ability to influence others within the business to ensure that best practices are shared to aid the Group in achieving its overall objectives. You will have a thorough understanding of Surveying and Estimating, with a specific and in-depth knowledge of preparing realistic construction budgets. You will have a good understanding of strategic objectives and targeting financial return, with the ability to understand and manipulate complex financial models. You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, with the use of Microsoft Excel at a proficient level an essential requirement. More about the Quantity Surveyor role Strive to optimise the profitability of the Contracts. Ensure that the Contracts achieve the optimum cashflow position. Completion and compliance with required contract documentation including Performance Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees and Warranties. Ensure that all contract documentation and sub-contract documentation is completed and stored centrally. Compliance with Commercial and Company procedures through the Business Management System. Presenting and agreeing the external valuation with the Client's Representative. Pricing and agreeing variations with the Client's Representative. Prepare and manage key and large risk subcontract accounts from inception to final accounts. Subcontract procurement strategy and implementation. Ensure the procurement of sub-contractors is in line with the Vistry Business Management System and that the packages cover the scope of the works. Check and ensure compliance and issuing of timely Payment and Pay less notices to Subcontractors. Preparing monthly CVR & VCA reports for presentation to the Business Unit Management. Monitoring risk and opportunity schedules and managing risk from Commencement to Completion. Contribute to management of life of site cost & revenue forecasts across multi-phase developments. As part of project team, help shape long term delivery strategy for project. Provide input and cost and value engineering advice throughout the design life of the scheme and attend design team meetings. Managing and undertake the personal development reviews of associated surveying resources, including training. Ensure a proactive approach to dispute avoidance. Ensure company health and safety standards and procedures are followed throughout the team. Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary. Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required. Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're 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. Join us in 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.
May 18, 2024
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry North East, at our Newcastle Upon Tyne office. As our Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will also include procurement, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments, and final account settlement. 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 (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 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. Experience in quantity surveying and be knowledgeable in all areas of construction techniques and mixed-tenure schemes. Demonstrable strong account management and commercial experience. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to learn new computer systems such as Coins (Payments & Cost reporting), Viewpoint/4Projects (document storage and tender preparation). Strong in-depth knowledge of groundworks, roads, and sewers. Strong team player, with the entrepreneurial ability to operate and excel in a changing on- site environment. Excellent interpersonal skills. You will be able to effectively manage your own workload to meet set deadlines. You will have the ability to influence others within the business to ensure that best practices are shared to aid the Group in achieving its overall objectives. You will have a thorough understanding of Surveying and Estimating, with a specific and in-depth knowledge of preparing realistic construction budgets. You will have a good understanding of strategic objectives and targeting financial return, with the ability to understand and manipulate complex financial models. You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, with the use of Microsoft Excel at a proficient level an essential requirement. More about the Quantity Surveyor role Strive to optimise the profitability of the Contracts. Ensure that the Contracts achieve the optimum cashflow position. Completion and compliance with required contract documentation including Performance Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees and Warranties. Ensure that all contract documentation and sub-contract documentation is completed and stored centrally. Compliance with Commercial and Company procedures through the Business Management System. Presenting and agreeing the external valuation with the Client's Representative. Pricing and agreeing variations with the Client's Representative. Prepare and manage key and large risk subcontract accounts from inception to final accounts. Subcontract procurement strategy and implementation. Ensure the procurement of sub-contractors is in line with the Vistry Business Management System and that the packages cover the scope of the works. Check and ensure compliance and issuing of timely Payment and Pay less notices to Subcontractors. Preparing monthly CVR & VCA reports for presentation to the Business Unit Management. Monitoring risk and opportunity schedules and managing risk from Commencement to Completion. Contribute to management of life of site cost & revenue forecasts across multi-phase developments. As part of project team, help shape long term delivery strategy for project. Provide input and cost and value engineering advice throughout the design life of the scheme and attend design team meetings. Managing and undertake the personal development reviews of associated surveying resources, including training. Ensure a proactive approach to dispute avoidance. Ensure company health and safety standards and procedures are followed throughout the team. Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary. Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required. Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're 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. Join us in 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.
Lead Dental Nurse - Chelsea 32 hours a week over 4 days(Tuesday to Friday or Monday to Thursday) This position is for a fully qualified, GDC registered, experienced Dental Nurse. Please do not apply if this is not you. 3 surgery, fully private practice. - Your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa Dental Care for this role . As a Lead Dental Nurse you'll be benefiting from an experienced practice team and exceptional development and opportunities to take you as far as you want to go; and that's just to mention a few. Lead Dental Nurse skills and experience: Confident leading a team GDC Registered Preferred Dentally experience Ensure CQC requirements are met and manage audits Oversee reception and staff rotas Update patient records Set up decontamination of instruments Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists Undertake some reception duties Personable, positive and enthusiastic with a great customer focus Strong communication skills Provide excellent patient care Salary and benefits: We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Our dental nurse benefits packages are one of the best in the industry because you make a difference to our patients - so we want to make sure you're well rewarded for it. These are just some of the benefits on offer when you join: A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase this through training and development We cover your GDC registration, your DBS and professional indemnity - we'll save you hundreds of pounds and you can concentrate on great patient care and building your dental career with us To help with this we have established dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles, free specialist training and free CPD. Being part of Bupa means access to many different career opportunities across other parts of the business too. Access to our Health Cash Plan where you can claim back everyday health expenses like the opticians, therapies or consultations. Access to discounted gym memberships with a flexible, monthly subscription service giving you access to national multi-site gyms, online live classes, fitness & wellbeing apps and 1-2-1 training sessions Free access to a digital GP. You have access to an unlimited number of appointments 24/7, normally available within two hours 24/7 free access to Healthy Minds for you and your immediate family. Talk to a counselor about any challenges you face at home or at work - whether you are having a bad day or want help with personal goals. 24/7 free access to Anytime Healthline. Our confidential 24/7 service offers unlimited telephone consultations with our teams of GPs and nurses, every day of the year. It's open to your immediate family and can also be used for advice on staying healthy Cycle to work scheme Free annual flu vaccination Discounted travel vaccinations Access to mental health support network and personal energy training sessions Discounted dental insurance which can be extended to immediate family members Discounts on clothing, food, petrol and holidays A additional day of annual leave for your wedding day So why wait? Apply now to be part of a brilliant team, helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn and Facebook. Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Lead Dental Nurse - Chelsea 32 hours a week over 4 days(Tuesday to Friday or Monday to Thursday) This position is for a fully qualified, GDC registered, experienced Dental Nurse. Please do not apply if this is not you. 3 surgery, fully private practice. - Your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa Dental Care for this role . As a Lead Dental Nurse you'll be benefiting from an experienced practice team and exceptional development and opportunities to take you as far as you want to go; and that's just to mention a few. Lead Dental Nurse skills and experience: Confident leading a team GDC Registered Preferred Dentally experience Ensure CQC requirements are met and manage audits Oversee reception and staff rotas Update patient records Set up decontamination of instruments Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists Undertake some reception duties Personable, positive and enthusiastic with a great customer focus Strong communication skills Provide excellent patient care Salary and benefits: We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Our dental nurse benefits packages are one of the best in the industry because you make a difference to our patients - so we want to make sure you're well rewarded for it. These are just some of the benefits on offer when you join: A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase this through training and development We cover your GDC registration, your DBS and professional indemnity - we'll save you hundreds of pounds and you can concentrate on great patient care and building your dental career with us To help with this we have established dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles, free specialist training and free CPD. Being part of Bupa means access to many different career opportunities across other parts of the business too. Access to our Health Cash Plan where you can claim back everyday health expenses like the opticians, therapies or consultations. Access to discounted gym memberships with a flexible, monthly subscription service giving you access to national multi-site gyms, online live classes, fitness & wellbeing apps and 1-2-1 training sessions Free access to a digital GP. You have access to an unlimited number of appointments 24/7, normally available within two hours 24/7 free access to Healthy Minds for you and your immediate family. Talk to a counselor about any challenges you face at home or at work - whether you are having a bad day or want help with personal goals. 24/7 free access to Anytime Healthline. Our confidential 24/7 service offers unlimited telephone consultations with our teams of GPs and nurses, every day of the year. It's open to your immediate family and can also be used for advice on staying healthy Cycle to work scheme Free annual flu vaccination Discounted travel vaccinations Access to mental health support network and personal energy training sessions Discounted dental insurance which can be extended to immediate family members Discounts on clothing, food, petrol and holidays A additional day of annual leave for your wedding day So why wait? Apply now to be part of a brilliant team, helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn and Facebook. Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.
About us At DLG Legal Services our mission is to make Law easier and more accessible for everyone. As part of the Direct Line Group we are the preferred supplier for legal services across a diverse group of brands, including Direct Line, Churchill and Privilege. A fantastic opportunity has become available within DLG Legal Services, as an RTA Litigation Claims Handler. The role will be based at our Leeds, Wharf office, on a full time, permanent contract. The Role: Reporting to Dispute Resolution Team leader, you will be handling a mixed caseload of Litigated and non-Litigated OIC and MOJ/Fast Track Claimant RTA cases from inception to conclusion. What you'll be doing: Your responsibility will be ensuring clients are provided a high level of customer service and correct legal advice in accordance with our policies and procedures. You will work to achieve personal and department wide targets whilst adhering to our service level agreements. We will expect you to demonstrate a highly professional manner which reflects the brand's image and customer ethos of DLG LS department and its values. You will support the strategic development of the department and firm by developing high standards and increasing the clients positive experience through continuous improvement initiatives. What We Are Looking For: Previous OIC and Fast Track RTA claims handling experience with Personal injury, within an insurance company or law firm environment is preferred. Working knowledge of the OIC and MOJ Pre Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules for Low Value Personal Injury Claims is advantageous Able to engage effectively with clients Happy to work towards targets Able to work well under pressure and maintain attention to detail Salary: Up to £30000 per annum (Depending on experience) Hours: 35 hours (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm) Location: Leeds, The Wharf, LS1 4AZ Hybrid Working: We have a hybrid model with a virtual-first approach which means you would primarily work from home and be in the office two days a week. Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. How much you'll be in the office depends on your role, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: Generous 9% employer pension. Regardless of whether you contribute into your pension or not, DLG pay 9% into your pension (but you can take this as cash if you want!) 22 holiday days (plus public holidays). Plus an option of buying or selling up to 5 holiday days each year! 50% off motor, home and pet insurance Free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
May 18, 2024
Full time
About us At DLG Legal Services our mission is to make Law easier and more accessible for everyone. As part of the Direct Line Group we are the preferred supplier for legal services across a diverse group of brands, including Direct Line, Churchill and Privilege. A fantastic opportunity has become available within DLG Legal Services, as an RTA Litigation Claims Handler. The role will be based at our Leeds, Wharf office, on a full time, permanent contract. The Role: Reporting to Dispute Resolution Team leader, you will be handling a mixed caseload of Litigated and non-Litigated OIC and MOJ/Fast Track Claimant RTA cases from inception to conclusion. What you'll be doing: Your responsibility will be ensuring clients are provided a high level of customer service and correct legal advice in accordance with our policies and procedures. You will work to achieve personal and department wide targets whilst adhering to our service level agreements. We will expect you to demonstrate a highly professional manner which reflects the brand's image and customer ethos of DLG LS department and its values. You will support the strategic development of the department and firm by developing high standards and increasing the clients positive experience through continuous improvement initiatives. What We Are Looking For: Previous OIC and Fast Track RTA claims handling experience with Personal injury, within an insurance company or law firm environment is preferred. Working knowledge of the OIC and MOJ Pre Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules for Low Value Personal Injury Claims is advantageous Able to engage effectively with clients Happy to work towards targets Able to work well under pressure and maintain attention to detail Salary: Up to £30000 per annum (Depending on experience) Hours: 35 hours (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm) Location: Leeds, The Wharf, LS1 4AZ Hybrid Working: We have a hybrid model with a virtual-first approach which means you would primarily work from home and be in the office two days a week. Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. How much you'll be in the office depends on your role, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: Generous 9% employer pension. Regardless of whether you contribute into your pension or not, DLG pay 9% into your pension (but you can take this as cash if you want!) 22 holiday days (plus public holidays). Plus an option of buying or selling up to 5 holiday days each year! 50% off motor, home and pet insurance Free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Hotel Chocolat has built a strong position as the UK's favourite premium chocolate brand. We offer a range extending from luxury giftable chocolates to alcohol and our pioneering drinking chocolate system; the Velvetiser. Our mission is to make people and nature happy through chocolate . Customers, colleagues, cacao farmers and suppliers can all benefit from the success we make together. We're looking for an Store Manager to support and lead the retail team. Our stores are open 7 days a week, so availability to work weekends is required. You'll be a people focussed and confident leader with spirit and passion in line with our products, people and values, to drive the team both operationally and commercially to achieve sales and deliver 100% happiness through chocolate to every customer. Providie excellent leadership to inspire, coach and develop your team members to meet their performance goals through effective communication of the Hotel Chocolat vision and values. Drive store sales and profit plan and take action to maximise performance. Aim to exceed store sales targets and KPIs through clear and effective communication to your team. Maximise all commercial opportunities in-store through timely implementation of promotions, offers and marketing initiatives. WHO YOU ARE & WHAT YOU HAVE Experience in a seasonally busy and bespoke selling environment, ideally within a luxury brand or retailer. Demonstrable experience in high service guest interaction. Natural leadership qualities to get the best of your high performing team both individually and as a whole. A passion for chocolate, our brand and for giving the best service to our guests. For your hard work and commitment, we will give you: Incentives based on performance 50% unlimited staff discount to treat yourself and your friends and family 70% discount off a stay in our Hotel in St Lucia We recognise that our employees may wish to balance their work and family/home life and therefore we are open to discussions around flexible working A chance to work in an exciting, innovative and expanding company If you want to be part of the team spreading happiness through chocolate, click Apply and we'll be in touch! At Hotel Chocolat, we treat each other with respect, equality and grace. Our mantra? Be brave. Be kind. This People Pledge is underpinned by our values of Originality, Authenticity and Ethics. We encourage new ideas and fresh thinking and for each of you to bring your ORIGINALITY to work. We want you to be your AUTHENTIC self - and feel comfortable to share your differences, and what makes you unique. Our commitment to being an ETHICAL business means we have a deep sense of fairness when it comes to the way we treat one another. This applies during our recruitment process too. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who positively celebrates a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us, bringing their individuality to help us reach our ambitious growth plans. We believe this is critically important to help us create a place to work where everyone feels like they belong, can be themselves and where all of our differences are celebrated. At Hotel Chocolat, we treat each other with respect, equality and grace. Our mantra? Be brave. Be kind. This People Pledge is underpinned by our values of Originality, Authenticity and Ethics. We encourage new ideas and fresh thinking and for each of you to bring your ORIGINALITY to work. We want you to be your AUTHENTIC self - and feel comfortable to share your differences, and what makes you unique. Our commitment to being an ETHICAL business means we have a deep sense of fairness when it comes to the way we treat one another. This applies during our recruitment process too. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who positively celebrates a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us, bringing their individuality to help us reach our ambitious growth plans. We believe this is critically important to help us create a place to work where everyone feels like they belong, can be themselves and where all of our differences are celebrated.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Hotel Chocolat has built a strong position as the UK's favourite premium chocolate brand. We offer a range extending from luxury giftable chocolates to alcohol and our pioneering drinking chocolate system; the Velvetiser. Our mission is to make people and nature happy through chocolate . Customers, colleagues, cacao farmers and suppliers can all benefit from the success we make together. We're looking for an Store Manager to support and lead the retail team. Our stores are open 7 days a week, so availability to work weekends is required. You'll be a people focussed and confident leader with spirit and passion in line with our products, people and values, to drive the team both operationally and commercially to achieve sales and deliver 100% happiness through chocolate to every customer. Providie excellent leadership to inspire, coach and develop your team members to meet their performance goals through effective communication of the Hotel Chocolat vision and values. Drive store sales and profit plan and take action to maximise performance. Aim to exceed store sales targets and KPIs through clear and effective communication to your team. Maximise all commercial opportunities in-store through timely implementation of promotions, offers and marketing initiatives. WHO YOU ARE & WHAT YOU HAVE Experience in a seasonally busy and bespoke selling environment, ideally within a luxury brand or retailer. Demonstrable experience in high service guest interaction. Natural leadership qualities to get the best of your high performing team both individually and as a whole. A passion for chocolate, our brand and for giving the best service to our guests. For your hard work and commitment, we will give you: Incentives based on performance 50% unlimited staff discount to treat yourself and your friends and family 70% discount off a stay in our Hotel in St Lucia We recognise that our employees may wish to balance their work and family/home life and therefore we are open to discussions around flexible working A chance to work in an exciting, innovative and expanding company If you want to be part of the team spreading happiness through chocolate, click Apply and we'll be in touch! At Hotel Chocolat, we treat each other with respect, equality and grace. Our mantra? Be brave. Be kind. This People Pledge is underpinned by our values of Originality, Authenticity and Ethics. We encourage new ideas and fresh thinking and for each of you to bring your ORIGINALITY to work. We want you to be your AUTHENTIC self - and feel comfortable to share your differences, and what makes you unique. Our commitment to being an ETHICAL business means we have a deep sense of fairness when it comes to the way we treat one another. This applies during our recruitment process too. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who positively celebrates a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us, bringing their individuality to help us reach our ambitious growth plans. We believe this is critically important to help us create a place to work where everyone feels like they belong, can be themselves and where all of our differences are celebrated. At Hotel Chocolat, we treat each other with respect, equality and grace. Our mantra? Be brave. Be kind. This People Pledge is underpinned by our values of Originality, Authenticity and Ethics. We encourage new ideas and fresh thinking and for each of you to bring your ORIGINALITY to work. We want you to be your AUTHENTIC self - and feel comfortable to share your differences, and what makes you unique. Our commitment to being an ETHICAL business means we have a deep sense of fairness when it comes to the way we treat one another. This applies during our recruitment process too. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who positively celebrates a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us, bringing their individuality to help us reach our ambitious growth plans. We believe this is critically important to help us create a place to work where everyone feels like they belong, can be themselves and where all of our differences are celebrated.
FOR FLUENT THAI WRITERS ONLY Are you interested in helping to train AI models to become better writers? How it works: We have several open projects where we are looking for talented writers to help train generative artificial intelligence models to become better writers. You can work on all of our projects remotely. Hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for you. Your earnings from ongoing projects are sent out weekly. You Will: Work on various writing in Thai projects to train generative AI models. Some examples of projects you might work on: Rank a series of responses that were produced by an AI model. Based on a given topic, write a short story about that topic. Assess whether a piece of text produced by an AI model is factually accurate or not. Preferred Qualifications: These are NOT must-have qualifications! You should apply if you meet any of these (or anything similar you think makes you a good fit). Professional Translator Enrollment or completion of an undergraduate program in a humanities field or field related to writing Enrollment or completion in a graduate program related to creative writing Experience writing professionally (copywriter, journalist, technical writer, editor, etc.) Earnings & Duration: Base Pay Rate: from $7.50-$10 per hour Location: Remote (Globally) Countries: Thailand or previously lived in Thailand 2+ years is preferred Duration: Variable depending on project length, flexible hours This opportunity involves contracting for Smart Ecosystem, Inc. Base pay is determined by multiple factors, including the area of expertise, years of experience, and skillset needed for the project. Pay rates vary during the project lifecycle. For example, rates for onboarding are lower. PLEASE NOTE : We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of job opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants' needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data.
May 18, 2024
Full time
FOR FLUENT THAI WRITERS ONLY Are you interested in helping to train AI models to become better writers? How it works: We have several open projects where we are looking for talented writers to help train generative artificial intelligence models to become better writers. You can work on all of our projects remotely. Hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for you. Your earnings from ongoing projects are sent out weekly. You Will: Work on various writing in Thai projects to train generative AI models. Some examples of projects you might work on: Rank a series of responses that were produced by an AI model. Based on a given topic, write a short story about that topic. Assess whether a piece of text produced by an AI model is factually accurate or not. Preferred Qualifications: These are NOT must-have qualifications! You should apply if you meet any of these (or anything similar you think makes you a good fit). Professional Translator Enrollment or completion of an undergraduate program in a humanities field or field related to writing Enrollment or completion in a graduate program related to creative writing Experience writing professionally (copywriter, journalist, technical writer, editor, etc.) Earnings & Duration: Base Pay Rate: from $7.50-$10 per hour Location: Remote (Globally) Countries: Thailand or previously lived in Thailand 2+ years is preferred Duration: Variable depending on project length, flexible hours This opportunity involves contracting for Smart Ecosystem, Inc. Base pay is determined by multiple factors, including the area of expertise, years of experience, and skillset needed for the project. Pay rates vary during the project lifecycle. For example, rates for onboarding are lower. PLEASE NOTE : We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of job opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants' needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data.
Job Title: Development Manager Location: Bristol Contract Type: Permanent Salary : 57,991 This is in opportunity to join a well-respected housing association and their development team as a Development Manager which requires close collaboration with the Head of Investment, Development and Partnerships in overseeing and managing high quality mixed tenure projects, new build and regeneration programmes. The benefits of taking the Development Manager contract: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays 700 flexible wellbeing benefit Hybrid working 6.16% pension contribution, plus life insurance The role of Development Manager role: Deliver agreed business objectives and strategic plans. Be an ambassador for the organisation, representing the organisation and creating a positive impression with all external stakeholders. Deliver on the strategic aim to provide warm and safe homes that are net zero carbon. Provide leadership for the development team fostering a culture of high performance and delivery in line with the values, engaging with customers to shape service provision and strategic direction To be successful in the role of Development Manager: Degree level standard education and/or relevant professional qualification/or experience (e.g. RICS/RTPI/CIOH/RIBA/CIOB). Relevant and proven experience in a development role or related property field or alternatively applicable senior project management experience within Social Housing. Knowledge of new build development principles and the ability to apply them within an organisation. If you would like to apply for the Development Manager role please send your CV to (url removed), or call on (phone number removed) I look forward to hearing from you!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Development Manager Location: Bristol Contract Type: Permanent Salary : 57,991 This is in opportunity to join a well-respected housing association and their development team as a Development Manager which requires close collaboration with the Head of Investment, Development and Partnerships in overseeing and managing high quality mixed tenure projects, new build and regeneration programmes. The benefits of taking the Development Manager contract: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays 700 flexible wellbeing benefit Hybrid working 6.16% pension contribution, plus life insurance The role of Development Manager role: Deliver agreed business objectives and strategic plans. Be an ambassador for the organisation, representing the organisation and creating a positive impression with all external stakeholders. Deliver on the strategic aim to provide warm and safe homes that are net zero carbon. Provide leadership for the development team fostering a culture of high performance and delivery in line with the values, engaging with customers to shape service provision and strategic direction To be successful in the role of Development Manager: Degree level standard education and/or relevant professional qualification/or experience (e.g. RICS/RTPI/CIOH/RIBA/CIOB). Relevant and proven experience in a development role or related property field or alternatively applicable senior project management experience within Social Housing. Knowledge of new build development principles and the ability to apply them within an organisation. If you would like to apply for the Development Manager role please send your CV to (url removed), or call on (phone number removed) I look forward to hearing from you!
Cube - A Great Places Company
Manchester, Lancashire
Salary: Circa £45,000 Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Head Office - West Didsbury Benefits: Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more. Join Cube Homes and elevate your career in property development, where over a decade of expertise ensures you'll be joining a leader in crafting bespoke homes. As an award-winning team, we not only prioritise building high-quality homes but also value our team's professional development, ensuring you have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact. By working with us, you'll contribute to projects that matter-creating stylish, energy-efficient homes built with the utmost care. Explore our recent residential developments to see the exciting opportunities you could be a part of on the Cube Homes websites. What you will be doing As a Project Manager at Cube Homes, you'll drive the transformation of innovative housing projects across the North West from blueprint to breath-taking reality. Your role will involve a dynamic mix of duties that ensure every project runs smoothly from conception through to completion. If you value autonomy, this role is ideal for you. It encompasses the full breadth of project management, from negotiating key contracts and overseeing active sales processes to leading significant land acquisitions. Your strategic influence will shape innovative designs and propel financial success, ensuring each project not only meets but exceeds expectations. Join us at Cube Homes and lead the way in building the future of housing and enhancing lives through our Profit for Purpose mission. This really is an opportunity to make a difference. This is just a taste of what you can expect for this role! Take a look at the role profile attached to find out more. What will you get in return for your hard work and commitment? We offer a competitive salary of circa £45,000 based on a 35 hour week, starting with 26 days annual leave increasing up to 30 days within 5 years, plus bank holidays! We prioritise the well-being of our team by promoting a healthy work-life balance. To support this, we offer flexible working options that allow employees to take up to 13 flex days per year, ensuring they can meet both their personal needs and professional responsibilities seamlessly. Take advantage of our pension scheme, we will match your contributions up to 10%. You can make the most of retail discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, smart tech loans and much more. You will also be healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available! With the option to increase and add on family members too. So, what happens next? At Great Places, we encourage applications from everybody within our communities because we celebrate the diversity of our people and recognise that our differences make us stronger. We know people can be reluctant to apply if they don't fill 100% of the job requirements, so if you are unsure that your qualifications and skills are what we are looking for in this role, let us decide. We still want to hear from you and would welcome an application that tells us all about your experiences, achievements and what value you can add to the team. On a final note, we want create an application process which allows you to perform at your best! If you require any support or need further information, please reach out to our recruitment team via email. REF-
May 18, 2024
Full time
Salary: Circa £45,000 Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Head Office - West Didsbury Benefits: Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more. Join Cube Homes and elevate your career in property development, where over a decade of expertise ensures you'll be joining a leader in crafting bespoke homes. As an award-winning team, we not only prioritise building high-quality homes but also value our team's professional development, ensuring you have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact. By working with us, you'll contribute to projects that matter-creating stylish, energy-efficient homes built with the utmost care. Explore our recent residential developments to see the exciting opportunities you could be a part of on the Cube Homes websites. What you will be doing As a Project Manager at Cube Homes, you'll drive the transformation of innovative housing projects across the North West from blueprint to breath-taking reality. Your role will involve a dynamic mix of duties that ensure every project runs smoothly from conception through to completion. If you value autonomy, this role is ideal for you. It encompasses the full breadth of project management, from negotiating key contracts and overseeing active sales processes to leading significant land acquisitions. Your strategic influence will shape innovative designs and propel financial success, ensuring each project not only meets but exceeds expectations. Join us at Cube Homes and lead the way in building the future of housing and enhancing lives through our Profit for Purpose mission. This really is an opportunity to make a difference. This is just a taste of what you can expect for this role! Take a look at the role profile attached to find out more. What will you get in return for your hard work and commitment? We offer a competitive salary of circa £45,000 based on a 35 hour week, starting with 26 days annual leave increasing up to 30 days within 5 years, plus bank holidays! We prioritise the well-being of our team by promoting a healthy work-life balance. To support this, we offer flexible working options that allow employees to take up to 13 flex days per year, ensuring they can meet both their personal needs and professional responsibilities seamlessly. Take advantage of our pension scheme, we will match your contributions up to 10%. You can make the most of retail discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, smart tech loans and much more. You will also be healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available! With the option to increase and add on family members too. So, what happens next? At Great Places, we encourage applications from everybody within our communities because we celebrate the diversity of our people and recognise that our differences make us stronger. We know people can be reluctant to apply if they don't fill 100% of the job requirements, so if you are unsure that your qualifications and skills are what we are looking for in this role, let us decide. We still want to hear from you and would welcome an application that tells us all about your experiences, achievements and what value you can add to the team. On a final note, we want create an application process which allows you to perform at your best! If you require any support or need further information, please reach out to our recruitment team via email. REF-
Customer Service, Contact Centre, Flexible Working, South-West London Your new company A housing company based in South-West London is looking for a Customer Service Advisor to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an award-winning company. Your new role Below is a list of day to day responsibilities for this role; Resolving customer enquiries and being responsible for owning queries from start to finish through telephones, emails, social media and webchatsMaintain good relationships with tenants and leaseholdersSupporting customers with their needsInvestigate and resolve customer complaints by providing advice and guidance on a range of issuesRaising customer repairs and ensuring they are prioritised when necessary Assist customers with their payments, charges, invoices and rent service chargesBuilding up a strong knowledge of repairs and housing and handling contact for either as a priority What you'll need to succeed You will have previous housing experience. You will have at least 1 year of customer service experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to organise and prioritise your workload efficiently. You will be able to deliver excellent customer service and have good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. What you'll get in return This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with a salary of £28,826 pro rata. You can choose the working hours from Monday - Thursday 8am-4:15, with Fridays 8am-4pm or Monday - Thursday 9-5:15 and 9am-5pm on Fridays. This company provides a lot of exciting benefits, such as cycle to work schemes, £30 wellbeing allowance per month, learning and development programmes, spotlight awards, Thank You awards, additional days off (for big life events such as getting married, moving home and more) alongside many more benefits. 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 about your career. #
May 18, 2024
Full time
Customer Service, Contact Centre, Flexible Working, South-West London Your new company A housing company based in South-West London is looking for a Customer Service Advisor to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an award-winning company. Your new role Below is a list of day to day responsibilities for this role; Resolving customer enquiries and being responsible for owning queries from start to finish through telephones, emails, social media and webchatsMaintain good relationships with tenants and leaseholdersSupporting customers with their needsInvestigate and resolve customer complaints by providing advice and guidance on a range of issuesRaising customer repairs and ensuring they are prioritised when necessary Assist customers with their payments, charges, invoices and rent service chargesBuilding up a strong knowledge of repairs and housing and handling contact for either as a priority What you'll need to succeed You will have previous housing experience. You will have at least 1 year of customer service experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to organise and prioritise your workload efficiently. You will be able to deliver excellent customer service and have good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. What you'll get in return This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with a salary of £28,826 pro rata. You can choose the working hours from Monday - Thursday 8am-4:15, with Fridays 8am-4pm or Monday - Thursday 9-5:15 and 9am-5pm on Fridays. This company provides a lot of exciting benefits, such as cycle to work schemes, £30 wellbeing allowance per month, learning and development programmes, spotlight awards, Thank You awards, additional days off (for big life events such as getting married, moving home and more) alongside many more benefits. 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 about your career. #
About us At DLG Legal Services, our mission is to make law easy and accessible to everyone. As part of the Direct Line Group, we provide legal services to over 50,000 DLG customers each year. Customers can access our legal Advice-line team and our growing list of services includes personal injury, employment, property, inheritance, and contract litigation. We also support our parent group, litigating on their behalf. We are growing our Civil Litigation team and as such are looking to recruit Senior Contract Litigator with the right competencies and positive approach, to join our Bristol or Leeds based teams, on a full time and permanent basis. The role You will report to Contracts Team Leader, and will gain exposure to an exciting and varied caseload to include consumer contracts, professional negligence, and inheritance matters. There is also potential for supervising some of our more junior staff as well as leading on multi-track files. What you will be doing You will provide accurate and clear legal advice, managing clients' expectations, explaining decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly; always ensuring the fair treatment of clients. Take all reasonable steps to settle claims and recover costs. Record time spent accurately and maintain accurate system records. Identify learning & development needs and opportunities for self and wider team progression. Support the strategic development of department best practice, product performance, and the customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives, you will be supported in generating new ideas with all ideas welcomed and encouraged. What we are looking for Minimum 5 years' PQE in this field Experience of dealing with Professional Negligence or Inheritance claims is desirable Experience of collaborating within a high performing team Location: Bristol (BS1 6JX) or Leeds (LS1 4AZ) Home Working: Hybrid model (2 days from the office, 3 days from home) Working hours: 35 hour per week (Monday - Friday) Ways of Working Here at Direct Line Group, we recognise the importance of flexibility, not only in our personal lives but also in the way we work. Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. How much you'll be in the office depends on your role, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. You can find out more about our flexible working approach or please get in touch with the team to discuss. Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer such excellent benefits designed to suit you as and when you need them: 9% Private Pension Up to 10% Annual performance base bonus 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Additional optional Health and Dental insurance EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way. Generous holidays Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Plus many more Life at Direct Line Group Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we're committed to making DLG a truly inclusive place to work. We recognise and embrace that people work in different ways and we'll always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, can bring real potential to DLG. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
May 18, 2024
Full time
About us At DLG Legal Services, our mission is to make law easy and accessible to everyone. As part of the Direct Line Group, we provide legal services to over 50,000 DLG customers each year. Customers can access our legal Advice-line team and our growing list of services includes personal injury, employment, property, inheritance, and contract litigation. We also support our parent group, litigating on their behalf. We are growing our Civil Litigation team and as such are looking to recruit Senior Contract Litigator with the right competencies and positive approach, to join our Bristol or Leeds based teams, on a full time and permanent basis. The role You will report to Contracts Team Leader, and will gain exposure to an exciting and varied caseload to include consumer contracts, professional negligence, and inheritance matters. There is also potential for supervising some of our more junior staff as well as leading on multi-track files. What you will be doing You will provide accurate and clear legal advice, managing clients' expectations, explaining decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly; always ensuring the fair treatment of clients. Take all reasonable steps to settle claims and recover costs. Record time spent accurately and maintain accurate system records. Identify learning & development needs and opportunities for self and wider team progression. Support the strategic development of department best practice, product performance, and the customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives, you will be supported in generating new ideas with all ideas welcomed and encouraged. What we are looking for Minimum 5 years' PQE in this field Experience of dealing with Professional Negligence or Inheritance claims is desirable Experience of collaborating within a high performing team Location: Bristol (BS1 6JX) or Leeds (LS1 4AZ) Home Working: Hybrid model (2 days from the office, 3 days from home) Working hours: 35 hour per week (Monday - Friday) Ways of Working Here at Direct Line Group, we recognise the importance of flexibility, not only in our personal lives but also in the way we work. Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. How much you'll be in the office depends on your role, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. You can find out more about our flexible working approach or please get in touch with the team to discuss. Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer such excellent benefits designed to suit you as and when you need them: 9% Private Pension Up to 10% Annual performance base bonus 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Additional optional Health and Dental insurance EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way. Generous holidays Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Plus many more Life at Direct Line Group Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we're committed to making DLG a truly inclusive place to work. We recognise and embrace that people work in different ways and we'll always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, can bring real potential to DLG. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.