SPR Careers are proud to be working with a public sector client to recruit for a temporary Customer Support Officer located in the Birmingham area. Working Instructions: Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-5pm, Friday 9-4pm Pay Rate: 13.20 per hour Work Type: Hybrid - full time in office for training (2 weeks), then hybrid which is 1 day in office per week The ideal candidate will have a relevant experience of working in an administrative team environment. This candidate will also be IT literate, and possess or be willing to work towards a relevant customer service qualification. Main Role and Responsibilities of the Customer Support Officer: To provide administrative services, telephone support, including data input as a member of the Customer Experience Team. To provide a high quality customer experience to customers/clients, ensuring that their needs are met within the parameters of any contract key performance indicators and audit requirements To support staff within the business to help facilitate new systems and processes. To operate and maintain financial, administrative systems and processes in a consistent and responsive manner to ensure customer excellence is achieved. To ensure that confidentiality is maintained in order to comply with the relevant policies and procedures aligned to Data Protection and Data Security To work flexibly and as part of a team to ensure cover of all aspects of the customer experience centre and to provide continuity of service To support Building Consultancy Management team in the delivery of growth plans aligned to the business plans. Registration Process: We understand the importance of a smooth onboarding experience. Our registration process includes the completion of necessary forms, and references covering the last 3 years. We ensure efficiency and support throughout to make joining our team seamless for you. Applications: Please apply by submitting your CV to this advertisement. For more information, please contact SPR Careers on (phone number removed) and one of the team will be happy to help!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
SPR Careers are proud to be working with a public sector client to recruit for a temporary Customer Support Officer located in the Birmingham area. Working Instructions: Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-5pm, Friday 9-4pm Pay Rate: 13.20 per hour Work Type: Hybrid - full time in office for training (2 weeks), then hybrid which is 1 day in office per week The ideal candidate will have a relevant experience of working in an administrative team environment. This candidate will also be IT literate, and possess or be willing to work towards a relevant customer service qualification. Main Role and Responsibilities of the Customer Support Officer: To provide administrative services, telephone support, including data input as a member of the Customer Experience Team. To provide a high quality customer experience to customers/clients, ensuring that their needs are met within the parameters of any contract key performance indicators and audit requirements To support staff within the business to help facilitate new systems and processes. To operate and maintain financial, administrative systems and processes in a consistent and responsive manner to ensure customer excellence is achieved. To ensure that confidentiality is maintained in order to comply with the relevant policies and procedures aligned to Data Protection and Data Security To work flexibly and as part of a team to ensure cover of all aspects of the customer experience centre and to provide continuity of service To support Building Consultancy Management team in the delivery of growth plans aligned to the business plans. Registration Process: We understand the importance of a smooth onboarding experience. Our registration process includes the completion of necessary forms, and references covering the last 3 years. We ensure efficiency and support throughout to make joining our team seamless for you. Applications: Please apply by submitting your CV to this advertisement. For more information, please contact SPR Careers on (phone number removed) and one of the team will be happy to help!
Compliance officer 36hours per week 09:00am till 17:00pm 23.35per hour As part of the Compliance Team you will be a dynamic, customer focused individual with a background in health and safety and compliance. You will be an industry professional who can identify issues and come up solutions. You will be a team player with excellent communication skills who is confident in making suggestions to improve ways of working and can get involved in all aspects of health and safety across the service, working with a variety of stakeholders and services You will have experience of: Managing statutory (fire, water, gas, electric and asbestos, LOLER etc.) and PPM compliance. Managing risk assessments for gas, electric, asbestos, fire, LOLER and water and PPM's. Managing remedial works to completion that have been identified following risk assessments - this may be from a variety of sources. Using IT data systems for data management monitoring and reporting. Working with contractors on compliance. Site visits with contractors and other stakeholders. Working within an open performance focused culture. Analysing and managing information and data. Preparing reports on for example performance. Working with other teams for example on health and safety matters. Assisting with compliance audits. Inspecting buildings on compliance issues
Mar 29, 2024
Seasonal
Compliance officer 36hours per week 09:00am till 17:00pm 23.35per hour As part of the Compliance Team you will be a dynamic, customer focused individual with a background in health and safety and compliance. You will be an industry professional who can identify issues and come up solutions. You will be a team player with excellent communication skills who is confident in making suggestions to improve ways of working and can get involved in all aspects of health and safety across the service, working with a variety of stakeholders and services You will have experience of: Managing statutory (fire, water, gas, electric and asbestos, LOLER etc.) and PPM compliance. Managing risk assessments for gas, electric, asbestos, fire, LOLER and water and PPM's. Managing remedial works to completion that have been identified following risk assessments - this may be from a variety of sources. Using IT data systems for data management monitoring and reporting. Working with contractors on compliance. Site visits with contractors and other stakeholders. Working within an open performance focused culture. Analysing and managing information and data. Preparing reports on for example performance. Working with other teams for example on health and safety matters. Assisting with compliance audits. Inspecting buildings on compliance issues
Ministry of Justice: Administration Officer We've got a great opportunity for a full- time long term temp role within Chelmsford Courts, to join a fast-paced office, working as part of the admin team. Overview: - Full time 37 hrs per week - Monday - Friday - Temporary ongoing role - Pay - 10.57 will increase to 11.88 in 12 weeks - Location - Chelmsford - Start date - ASAP The successful candidate will provide customer service and administrative support. The individual will follow set procedures and will exercise some independent judgement in carrying out instructions, under general supervision. Examples of work performed will include but not be restricted to: - Call Handling - managing the telephone help desk for the courts - Collating and analysing complex information or data, regular usage of Excel. Processing of applications, fee accounting and cashier duties, processing orders, IT data input - Overseeing administrative procedures and processes - Liaison between Courtroom, judiciary, public - Processing correspondence, processing orders, IT data input - Acting as an administrative liaison with internal and / or external sources - Preparing routine correspondence Typical qualifications and experience: -Customer facing experience as dealing with the public is crucial in some of the tasks such as conducting remote hearing. - Meeting/video systems experience. - 5 GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent (including English Language or equivalent) - NVQ Business Administration Level 2 (or suitable clerical experience) - Good communication skills, both oral and written - All offers are subject to 3 years of referencing checks and a DBS. If you are interested in this position, please apply below At Brook Street, we believe that by harnessing diversity of thought and experience across our company, exceptional things happen. We continually strive for a highly diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, listened to and able to discover their personal best. Brook Street is a Disability Confident Leader, and we have also hold Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Our supply of Contingent Workers to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR) has driven us to take further steps in supporting candidates with disabilities or veterans. Through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we offer candidates with disabilities and veteran who meet the stipulated criteria for the role, a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability or a veteran, we encourage you to reach out to us via email at , providing the role's navigation link and your qualifications. We are committed to engaging with you. Throughout the application process we will discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Your comfort and accessibility are of utmost importance to us, and we are eager to ensure a seamless communication journey. All offers are subject to 3 years of referencing checks and a DBS. If you are interested in this position, please apply below
Mar 29, 2024
Seasonal
Ministry of Justice: Administration Officer We've got a great opportunity for a full- time long term temp role within Chelmsford Courts, to join a fast-paced office, working as part of the admin team. Overview: - Full time 37 hrs per week - Monday - Friday - Temporary ongoing role - Pay - 10.57 will increase to 11.88 in 12 weeks - Location - Chelmsford - Start date - ASAP The successful candidate will provide customer service and administrative support. The individual will follow set procedures and will exercise some independent judgement in carrying out instructions, under general supervision. Examples of work performed will include but not be restricted to: - Call Handling - managing the telephone help desk for the courts - Collating and analysing complex information or data, regular usage of Excel. Processing of applications, fee accounting and cashier duties, processing orders, IT data input - Overseeing administrative procedures and processes - Liaison between Courtroom, judiciary, public - Processing correspondence, processing orders, IT data input - Acting as an administrative liaison with internal and / or external sources - Preparing routine correspondence Typical qualifications and experience: -Customer facing experience as dealing with the public is crucial in some of the tasks such as conducting remote hearing. - Meeting/video systems experience. - 5 GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent (including English Language or equivalent) - NVQ Business Administration Level 2 (or suitable clerical experience) - Good communication skills, both oral and written - All offers are subject to 3 years of referencing checks and a DBS. If you are interested in this position, please apply below At Brook Street, we believe that by harnessing diversity of thought and experience across our company, exceptional things happen. We continually strive for a highly diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, listened to and able to discover their personal best. Brook Street is a Disability Confident Leader, and we have also hold Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Our supply of Contingent Workers to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR) has driven us to take further steps in supporting candidates with disabilities or veterans. Through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we offer candidates with disabilities and veteran who meet the stipulated criteria for the role, a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability or a veteran, we encourage you to reach out to us via email at , providing the role's navigation link and your qualifications. We are committed to engaging with you. Throughout the application process we will discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Your comfort and accessibility are of utmost importance to us, and we are eager to ensure a seamless communication journey. All offers are subject to 3 years of referencing checks and a DBS. If you are interested in this position, please apply below
North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NEIFCA)
North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority is one of 10 authorities surrounding the coastline of England, our statutory function is to manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries. As an Authority, we are proud of the work we do and the objectives we strive to achieve, and our main priority is to find people with the same values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own. We are currently seeking to recruit, on a permanent basis, to the position of Environmental and Scientific Officer/IFCO. This is both an exciting and rare opportunity to join our Environmental and Scientific Team. The work is extremely varied from day to day and you will be involved in all aspects of Fisheries Management, from collating data to implementing management measures and enforcement. You will be working under the direction of the Environmental & Scientific Manager to support the delivery of the Authority s statutory responsibilities. The role includes undertaking and supporting environmental surveys both onshore and offshore onboard both fishing vessels and a new state of the art research vessel currently in build. Environmental and Scientific Officer/IFCO Based in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, routine duties include supporting the Authority s marine research and survey programmes, collating and analysing data and producing reports. The role also involves supporting a wide variety of operational activity throughout the Authority s district. You will have the drive, vision and ambition to complement this unique opportunity. Both Offshore work and occasional weekend work will be an essential part of this role. Local Government and North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority terms of appointment and conditions of service apply. £32,076 - £35,745 for average 37 hours per week Application forms and further details are available at , email ne-ifca(at)eastriding.gov.uk or contact Sarah Murray, Operational Support Manager, North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, Town Hall, Quay Road, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 4LP, tel (). Closing date for all applications: Friday 5th April 2024. Initial interviews will be conducted week commencing Monday 15th April 2024. The Authority is pursuing a policy of Equal Opportunities in Employment. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority is one of 10 authorities surrounding the coastline of England, our statutory function is to manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries. As an Authority, we are proud of the work we do and the objectives we strive to achieve, and our main priority is to find people with the same values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own. We are currently seeking to recruit, on a permanent basis, to the position of Environmental and Scientific Officer/IFCO. This is both an exciting and rare opportunity to join our Environmental and Scientific Team. The work is extremely varied from day to day and you will be involved in all aspects of Fisheries Management, from collating data to implementing management measures and enforcement. You will be working under the direction of the Environmental & Scientific Manager to support the delivery of the Authority s statutory responsibilities. The role includes undertaking and supporting environmental surveys both onshore and offshore onboard both fishing vessels and a new state of the art research vessel currently in build. Environmental and Scientific Officer/IFCO Based in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, routine duties include supporting the Authority s marine research and survey programmes, collating and analysing data and producing reports. The role also involves supporting a wide variety of operational activity throughout the Authority s district. You will have the drive, vision and ambition to complement this unique opportunity. Both Offshore work and occasional weekend work will be an essential part of this role. Local Government and North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority terms of appointment and conditions of service apply. £32,076 - £35,745 for average 37 hours per week Application forms and further details are available at , email ne-ifca(at)eastriding.gov.uk or contact Sarah Murray, Operational Support Manager, North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, Town Hall, Quay Road, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 4LP, tel (). Closing date for all applications: Friday 5th April 2024. Initial interviews will be conducted week commencing Monday 15th April 2024. The Authority is pursuing a policy of Equal Opportunities in Employment. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact within a vibrant educational setting? Look no further than Accelerate Teaching, a renowned agency dedicated to enhancing educational experiences. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an Attendance Officer and Administrator for a reputable Secondary School in Kirklees. Role Overview: Attendance Management: Monitor and manage student attendance, ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures. Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the school's staff and management, including data entry, record-keeping, and communication with stakeholders. Engagement Initiatives: Collaborate with teaching staff to implement strategies to improve student attendance and engagement with their educational journey. Reporting and Analysis: Generate regular reports on attendance patterns and trends, offering insights to inform decision-making processes. Requirements: Previous experience in a similar role within an educational environment is essential. Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal. Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office suite. A proactive mindset with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Join us and become an integral part of a supportive and forward-thinking community dedicated to fostering educational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success and well-being of students while developing valuable skills and experiences in a dynamic environment. How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, please submit your CV to .
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact within a vibrant educational setting? Look no further than Accelerate Teaching, a renowned agency dedicated to enhancing educational experiences. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an Attendance Officer and Administrator for a reputable Secondary School in Kirklees. Role Overview: Attendance Management: Monitor and manage student attendance, ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures. Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the school's staff and management, including data entry, record-keeping, and communication with stakeholders. Engagement Initiatives: Collaborate with teaching staff to implement strategies to improve student attendance and engagement with their educational journey. Reporting and Analysis: Generate regular reports on attendance patterns and trends, offering insights to inform decision-making processes. Requirements: Previous experience in a similar role within an educational environment is essential. Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal. Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office suite. A proactive mindset with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Join us and become an integral part of a supportive and forward-thinking community dedicated to fostering educational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success and well-being of students while developing valuable skills and experiences in a dynamic environment. How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, please submit your CV to .
Summary What we offer 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days) Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave Civil Service pension Civil Service maternity leave package PAM employee assistance programme Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup Car Leasing Scheme Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network Welsh Network Pride and LGBTQI+ Network Sex and Family Network Race, Religion and Belief Network All Ages Network Additional Information: The IOPC is not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process, therefore successful candidates will not be able to transfer to the IOPC on their existing terms and conditions. The IOPC does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out for the successful candidate during the pre-employment process. Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Although we are currently unable to guarantee a longer or more permanent contract, if the role can be extended or made permanent, the successful post holder may be offered the role firstly without further interview. Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio am rolau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fel eu dewis iaith. Purpose The IOPC is undertaking a major efficiency and productivity programme, enabled by new IT systems and in support of an ambitious five-year strategy. This in the context of rising demand and complexity of operational work and a challenging financial climate which means the IOPC must deliver more with fewer resources. Success of the programme relies on delivery of a new medium term financial strategy and delivery of financial benefits as well as delivery of ambitious new ICT and Data strategies. As a Head of Finance, you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive Finance Directorate working to ensure IOPC's assets, funding, and cash flows are maximised, consistent with overall business objectives. The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives and ethos to support the organisation's core outcomes and this is your opportunity to enter into the varied world of IOPC Finance, allowing you to develop your mindset and approaches to contribute to improving the police complaints system in England and Wales. Throughout the recruitment process we will assess you on Civil Service Behaviours, Experience, Strengths, Technical skills and IOPC Values. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a statement of suitability based on the essential criteria and provide a CV. Anticipated assessment and interview dates are week commencing 11th March 2024. Main Responsibilities: Lead Finance function at senior level working closely with the team and functions across the IOPC. Prepare and implement plans for the provision and development of financial services to ensure IOPC's assets, funding, and cash flows are maximised, consistent with overall business objectives. Work with colleagues to articulate and provide advice on the financial considerations with regards to change initiatives to deliver shared objectives and to support the IOPC to provide value for money services. Develop and maintain external relationships, working with senior stakeholders to ensure financial transparency of IOPC operations and to demonstrate adherence to best practice. Accountability for overseeing the delivery of financial reports in line with agreed requirements, ensuring the finance function consistently adds value to IOPC. Establish, develop, and monitor internal policies relating to financial systems and budgets, internalising controls on expenditure as set out by Cabinet Office and HMT. Assume responsibility for overseeing IOPC financial systems, engaging budget managers and other relevant stakeholders to drive understanding of financial considerations and management, and to contribute to high quality decision making across the IOPC. Provide leadership, management, and direction for a team of staff within the finance function to develop expertise and ensure compliance and effective delivery of services. Lead and oversee the development of annual financial accounting activity, working with budget holders and senior leaders to produce statutory accounts and contribute to the annual business planning process. Act as the lead technical expert and point of escalation for complex financial matters, providing high level technical advice and professional judgement to minimise financial risk for IOPC. Work with auditors to arrange and coordinate internal and external audits, meeting with the National Audit Office to provide IOPC annual accounts. Assume accountability for overseeing the delivery of financial reports in line with agreed requirements, ensuring the finance function consistently adds value to IOPC. Co-ordinate the response to requests from the Home Office and other central government departments where necessary Working closely with the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, to ensure that the statutory accounts are accurately prepared liaising with the Auditors as necessary. Provide appropriate assurances to the Director General in their role as Accounting Officer. Qualifications Essential An ACA or CIPFA qualified accountant or any equivalent accounting qualification Desirable A Prince2 or MSP qualification Essential Experience Experience of leading finance function at senior level, ideally in a public sector organisation Sound understanding of public finance structures, preferably including relations between central government and Non-Departmental Public Bodies Demonstrable experience of supporting equality diversity and inclusion Skills and Abilities Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative, and creative solutions to the management of strategic and complex problems. Ability to work collaboratively and at pace. Highly developed oral, written and presentation skills. Able to build effective relationships quickly and to influence and negotiate as needed The role requires clearance to Basic Clearance National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () Reasonable Adjustments The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are open to providing you with the tools you need to succeed. Whilst this list is not exhaustive, please see potential reasonable adjustments below that we can provide: Extra time for presentations or interview questions Formatting changes such as colours for text or background on written assignments Questions presented in writing during interview If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email As a completely independent organisation, the IOPC seeks to uphold the rights of the public and investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, to promote learning and influence change in policing. The IOPC is an organisation steeped in history, influenced by significant figures such as Stephen Lawrence and Sir William Macpherson. We are looking for people to uphold our core values, and in return we will give you a supportive and inclusive work environment to flourish in. Be yourself The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do. As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being a LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi and queer people.We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors. Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicated to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive. IND
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Summary What we offer 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days) Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave Civil Service pension Civil Service maternity leave package PAM employee assistance programme Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup Car Leasing Scheme Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network Welsh Network Pride and LGBTQI+ Network Sex and Family Network Race, Religion and Belief Network All Ages Network Additional Information: The IOPC is not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process, therefore successful candidates will not be able to transfer to the IOPC on their existing terms and conditions. The IOPC does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out for the successful candidate during the pre-employment process. Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Although we are currently unable to guarantee a longer or more permanent contract, if the role can be extended or made permanent, the successful post holder may be offered the role firstly without further interview. Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio am rolau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fel eu dewis iaith. Purpose The IOPC is undertaking a major efficiency and productivity programme, enabled by new IT systems and in support of an ambitious five-year strategy. This in the context of rising demand and complexity of operational work and a challenging financial climate which means the IOPC must deliver more with fewer resources. Success of the programme relies on delivery of a new medium term financial strategy and delivery of financial benefits as well as delivery of ambitious new ICT and Data strategies. As a Head of Finance, you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive Finance Directorate working to ensure IOPC's assets, funding, and cash flows are maximised, consistent with overall business objectives. The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives and ethos to support the organisation's core outcomes and this is your opportunity to enter into the varied world of IOPC Finance, allowing you to develop your mindset and approaches to contribute to improving the police complaints system in England and Wales. Throughout the recruitment process we will assess you on Civil Service Behaviours, Experience, Strengths, Technical skills and IOPC Values. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a statement of suitability based on the essential criteria and provide a CV. Anticipated assessment and interview dates are week commencing 11th March 2024. Main Responsibilities: Lead Finance function at senior level working closely with the team and functions across the IOPC. Prepare and implement plans for the provision and development of financial services to ensure IOPC's assets, funding, and cash flows are maximised, consistent with overall business objectives. Work with colleagues to articulate and provide advice on the financial considerations with regards to change initiatives to deliver shared objectives and to support the IOPC to provide value for money services. Develop and maintain external relationships, working with senior stakeholders to ensure financial transparency of IOPC operations and to demonstrate adherence to best practice. Accountability for overseeing the delivery of financial reports in line with agreed requirements, ensuring the finance function consistently adds value to IOPC. Establish, develop, and monitor internal policies relating to financial systems and budgets, internalising controls on expenditure as set out by Cabinet Office and HMT. Assume responsibility for overseeing IOPC financial systems, engaging budget managers and other relevant stakeholders to drive understanding of financial considerations and management, and to contribute to high quality decision making across the IOPC. Provide leadership, management, and direction for a team of staff within the finance function to develop expertise and ensure compliance and effective delivery of services. Lead and oversee the development of annual financial accounting activity, working with budget holders and senior leaders to produce statutory accounts and contribute to the annual business planning process. Act as the lead technical expert and point of escalation for complex financial matters, providing high level technical advice and professional judgement to minimise financial risk for IOPC. Work with auditors to arrange and coordinate internal and external audits, meeting with the National Audit Office to provide IOPC annual accounts. Assume accountability for overseeing the delivery of financial reports in line with agreed requirements, ensuring the finance function consistently adds value to IOPC. Co-ordinate the response to requests from the Home Office and other central government departments where necessary Working closely with the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, to ensure that the statutory accounts are accurately prepared liaising with the Auditors as necessary. Provide appropriate assurances to the Director General in their role as Accounting Officer. Qualifications Essential An ACA or CIPFA qualified accountant or any equivalent accounting qualification Desirable A Prince2 or MSP qualification Essential Experience Experience of leading finance function at senior level, ideally in a public sector organisation Sound understanding of public finance structures, preferably including relations between central government and Non-Departmental Public Bodies Demonstrable experience of supporting equality diversity and inclusion Skills and Abilities Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative, and creative solutions to the management of strategic and complex problems. Ability to work collaboratively and at pace. Highly developed oral, written and presentation skills. Able to build effective relationships quickly and to influence and negotiate as needed The role requires clearance to Basic Clearance National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () Reasonable Adjustments The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are open to providing you with the tools you need to succeed. Whilst this list is not exhaustive, please see potential reasonable adjustments below that we can provide: Extra time for presentations or interview questions Formatting changes such as colours for text or background on written assignments Questions presented in writing during interview If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email As a completely independent organisation, the IOPC seeks to uphold the rights of the public and investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, to promote learning and influence change in policing. The IOPC is an organisation steeped in history, influenced by significant figures such as Stephen Lawrence and Sir William Macpherson. We are looking for people to uphold our core values, and in return we will give you a supportive and inclusive work environment to flourish in. Be yourself The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do. As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being a LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi and queer people.We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors. Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicated to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive. IND
Purpose of the Role To lead the strategy for the business on all elements of Security at Metrocentre. At Metrocentre we aim to create an excellent experience for our customers, which means in turn, that they will stay longer and return more to our centre. The purpose of the Security manager role is to take responsibility for full operational management of the security team at the centre. The role will involve developing and delivering our service model in line with our strategy of creating a destination that is safe and inviting whilst offering first class customer services. You will have a strong proven track record in management of security provision and will demonstrate experience in working and building relationships with other stakeholders and external agencies. Working with the Security Duty Managers and the on site Police team you will create a positive shopping experience for customers and occupiers through establishing and maintaining appropriate operating standards with a strong focus on customer service, KPI's and best practice. You will have the ability to act decisively and remain calm under pressure, whilst giving clear guidance and leadership to members of their team and other senior managers. Key Responsibilities To assist in the coordination and management of all Security Mall and Control Room staff, including training and recruitment. Line manage a team of Security Duty Managers, Security Officers and CCTV Controllers, providing guidance, support and specialist expertise to the team. Drive change, new ideas and challenge current operating procedures implementing best practice across the structure. Ensure the team are tasked efficiently and effectively maximising resource at peak times matching rotas to operational demands. Effectively manage budgets and staff rota's continually reviewing all factors affecting the operation including agency staff, staff payroll and CCTV maintenance. Continuous management of CCTV screens/systems and associated security equipment In conjunction with duty managers diligent management of control room records including H&S records, incident forms and daily occurrence book Monitor and manage all access control systems on site, CCTV and life safety systems. Provide a high focus on Customer Service ensuring that the team courteously communicate with all visitors, retailers and client at all times Assess and interpret data to identify threat, harm and risk to the centre. Build relations with Counter Terrorism Policing North East to ensure that personnel, physical and cyber security measures mitigate risk to the centre. Build excellent relationships with other stakeholders and partners building resilience to the centre. Provide advice to the centre senior management team re incidents or future risk. Have responsibility for HR investigations / disciplinary proceedings in line with HR policies. Manage the traffic control strategy for the centre. Report in detail any significant security incidents, to the Operations Manager and Centre Director. Ensure close liaison with Police, with weekly face to face meetings to review risks to the centre and encourage communication amongst tenant security providers. Chair the Metrocentre Business Crime and Multi Agency Steering Groups. Ensure compliance re staff training. Compliance with health and safety procedures. Co-ordinate both training and live evacuations. Co-ordinating security response to site entertainment and events, ensuring public safety. Undertake and arrange for Crisis Management Training for centre staff mentoring staff in Crisis Management procedures using site emergency plans. Owning the site emergency plans and assignment instructions as well as reviewing these with senior Management annually. Ensure that all officers must hold a valid SIA Security Licence and where necessary a Public Space Surveillance Licence. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Candidates will be required to demonstrate the following: Essential Strong leadership, team management and people skills Experience of major incident planning, training and management of incidents. Experience in planning, managing and assessing public events and their successful delivery. Experience of working with emergency and business continuity plans. In order to comply with the Security Industry Act 2001, you are expected to hold a frontline valid SIA Door Supervisor and Public Space Surveillance CCTV Licence or be willing to attain these licenses within 12 weeks of appointment. Experience in intelligence gathering and understanding the importance of intelligence sharing in line with GDPR 2018. Ability to lead teams in good practice around counter terrorism measures. Ability to liaise and work alongside Police, Fire, Ambulance and Government Enforcement officers. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of legislative health & safety requirements. Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working patterns and working ethos in order to respond to the changing needs of a shopping centre environment. Confident communicator, energetic and self-motivated Excellent organisational and time management skills and able to meet tight deadlines. Must be a hands-on team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to communicate at all levels from Client to on-site personnel. Self-motivated, dedicated, confident, flexible, and adaptable to change Desirable Have a demonstrable knowledge of the retail industry. Experience of external networking and relationships. Good knowledge of Microsoft IT system. Financial acumen dealing with budgets. Proficient in report writing Experience of working with security technology. Experience of managing training solutions in security. Working Hours - 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri with occasional Duty Manager evenings & weekends Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Purpose of the Role To lead the strategy for the business on all elements of Security at Metrocentre. At Metrocentre we aim to create an excellent experience for our customers, which means in turn, that they will stay longer and return more to our centre. The purpose of the Security manager role is to take responsibility for full operational management of the security team at the centre. The role will involve developing and delivering our service model in line with our strategy of creating a destination that is safe and inviting whilst offering first class customer services. You will have a strong proven track record in management of security provision and will demonstrate experience in working and building relationships with other stakeholders and external agencies. Working with the Security Duty Managers and the on site Police team you will create a positive shopping experience for customers and occupiers through establishing and maintaining appropriate operating standards with a strong focus on customer service, KPI's and best practice. You will have the ability to act decisively and remain calm under pressure, whilst giving clear guidance and leadership to members of their team and other senior managers. Key Responsibilities To assist in the coordination and management of all Security Mall and Control Room staff, including training and recruitment. Line manage a team of Security Duty Managers, Security Officers and CCTV Controllers, providing guidance, support and specialist expertise to the team. Drive change, new ideas and challenge current operating procedures implementing best practice across the structure. Ensure the team are tasked efficiently and effectively maximising resource at peak times matching rotas to operational demands. Effectively manage budgets and staff rota's continually reviewing all factors affecting the operation including agency staff, staff payroll and CCTV maintenance. Continuous management of CCTV screens/systems and associated security equipment In conjunction with duty managers diligent management of control room records including H&S records, incident forms and daily occurrence book Monitor and manage all access control systems on site, CCTV and life safety systems. Provide a high focus on Customer Service ensuring that the team courteously communicate with all visitors, retailers and client at all times Assess and interpret data to identify threat, harm and risk to the centre. Build relations with Counter Terrorism Policing North East to ensure that personnel, physical and cyber security measures mitigate risk to the centre. Build excellent relationships with other stakeholders and partners building resilience to the centre. Provide advice to the centre senior management team re incidents or future risk. Have responsibility for HR investigations / disciplinary proceedings in line with HR policies. Manage the traffic control strategy for the centre. Report in detail any significant security incidents, to the Operations Manager and Centre Director. Ensure close liaison with Police, with weekly face to face meetings to review risks to the centre and encourage communication amongst tenant security providers. Chair the Metrocentre Business Crime and Multi Agency Steering Groups. Ensure compliance re staff training. Compliance with health and safety procedures. Co-ordinate both training and live evacuations. Co-ordinating security response to site entertainment and events, ensuring public safety. Undertake and arrange for Crisis Management Training for centre staff mentoring staff in Crisis Management procedures using site emergency plans. Owning the site emergency plans and assignment instructions as well as reviewing these with senior Management annually. Ensure that all officers must hold a valid SIA Security Licence and where necessary a Public Space Surveillance Licence. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Candidates will be required to demonstrate the following: Essential Strong leadership, team management and people skills Experience of major incident planning, training and management of incidents. Experience in planning, managing and assessing public events and their successful delivery. Experience of working with emergency and business continuity plans. In order to comply with the Security Industry Act 2001, you are expected to hold a frontline valid SIA Door Supervisor and Public Space Surveillance CCTV Licence or be willing to attain these licenses within 12 weeks of appointment. Experience in intelligence gathering and understanding the importance of intelligence sharing in line with GDPR 2018. Ability to lead teams in good practice around counter terrorism measures. Ability to liaise and work alongside Police, Fire, Ambulance and Government Enforcement officers. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of legislative health & safety requirements. Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working patterns and working ethos in order to respond to the changing needs of a shopping centre environment. Confident communicator, energetic and self-motivated Excellent organisational and time management skills and able to meet tight deadlines. Must be a hands-on team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to communicate at all levels from Client to on-site personnel. Self-motivated, dedicated, confident, flexible, and adaptable to change Desirable Have a demonstrable knowledge of the retail industry. Experience of external networking and relationships. Good knowledge of Microsoft IT system. Financial acumen dealing with budgets. Proficient in report writing Experience of working with security technology. Experience of managing training solutions in security. Working Hours - 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri with occasional Duty Manager evenings & weekends Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.
Energy Projects Officer Hybrid working - 2 days per week on site Sustainability / Carbon Reduction / Retrofit Do you want to work with a London Borough aiming to deliver energy and carbon reduction projects? An exciting opportunity is available to work on a retrofit / carbon reduction programme, aimed at helping private home owners and local businesses become more sustainable. The role: You will focus on developing and delivering the council's private sector retrofit offer. This will involve significant public engagement and development of marketing and promotional activity to encourage private property owners to decarbonise their own properties. Other duties include: Project inception - identifying opportunities for energy savings and how to deliver them Project development - building up the project, including working with relevant stakeholders, calculating cost estimates, carrying out a cost-benefit analysis, developing the project documentation and seeking formal approval for the project Securing funding, which may involve writing external funding bids Drawing up tender documents and procuring contractors to deliver the project Management of contractors during the project delivery and ensuring stakeholders are involved throughout Key skills and experience: Experience of delivering energy-related projects, ideally in a public sector environment Ability to manage energy-related projects, including cost-benefit analysis, procurement, contract management and budget management. Ability to identify energy-saving opportunities that could be developed into projects Ability to manage a varied workload, managing several different simultaneous workstreams Ability to assess large datasets and manipulate them using Microsoft Excel. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 29, 2024
Contractor
Energy Projects Officer Hybrid working - 2 days per week on site Sustainability / Carbon Reduction / Retrofit Do you want to work with a London Borough aiming to deliver energy and carbon reduction projects? An exciting opportunity is available to work on a retrofit / carbon reduction programme, aimed at helping private home owners and local businesses become more sustainable. The role: You will focus on developing and delivering the council's private sector retrofit offer. This will involve significant public engagement and development of marketing and promotional activity to encourage private property owners to decarbonise their own properties. Other duties include: Project inception - identifying opportunities for energy savings and how to deliver them Project development - building up the project, including working with relevant stakeholders, calculating cost estimates, carrying out a cost-benefit analysis, developing the project documentation and seeking formal approval for the project Securing funding, which may involve writing external funding bids Drawing up tender documents and procuring contractors to deliver the project Management of contractors during the project delivery and ensuring stakeholders are involved throughout Key skills and experience: Experience of delivering energy-related projects, ideally in a public sector environment Ability to manage energy-related projects, including cost-benefit analysis, procurement, contract management and budget management. Ability to identify energy-saving opportunities that could be developed into projects Ability to manage a varied workload, managing several different simultaneous workstreams Ability to assess large datasets and manipulate them using Microsoft Excel. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
This is an exciting time to join Data Protection Education. With the new forthcoming changes with the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill. We're a small team and your role is to provide proactive data protection and information governance support, to some of our Multi-Academy Trust and school partners Our flexible working environment We understand that you might need to have flexibility, and we believe that flexible working makes a better work environment. The role is full-time, and we can support term-time only working if that is a preferred option. Where we are based Though we have an office in Hertfordshire, all our consultants are home-based. You are expected to manage your own schedule to a certain extent. Our schools are national, but we are looking for someone to be able to manage Which will include visits) to some key clients in London, East Midlands and East of England. That might be one or two days a week during term-time, sometimes requiring an overnight stay. You will require your own transport and all standard expenses will be reimbursed. About us and what we offer: Data Protection Education is a specialist consultancy providing GDPR tools, resources and consultancy to individual schools, trusts, federations and local authorities to provide data protection services, including outsourced data protection officer services. We will provide tools and admin support so that you can concentrate on delivery, and we share responsibility for knowledge across our consultants so you never feel out of your depth. We are able to offer some training if you have experience in other areas of school management and we support our consultants in gaining an internationally recognised certification. We are able to offer term-time contracts and would be happy to discuss full-time and part-time availability. Though ideally, this role is full-time. About the project We undertake consultations (online and in-school) to assess the status of compliance and advise on priorities and implementation. We also conduct remote sessions on the phone and online with all our customers. We also have our core-DPO team made up of legal professionals for incident management. Part of our service includes access to the Data Protection Education Knowledge Bank, an online portal with various features: Best Practice Library (policies, procedures, guidance and templates) Best Practice checklists E-learning library (plus manager reports) Events listings (workshops for our clients) Document Compliance Manager (plus manager reports) Data logs - subject access requests, freedom of information, data breaches Record of processing tool (lists school processes, assesses risks etc) User management tools Phishing simulations Record of processing News/blog etc We use these tools to deliver a data protection framework based on the ICO accountability model. The Role We are looking for the following skills/person - we appreciate not everyone may have everything, so if some of this resonates, get in touch. You may be: 1) An experienced school/MAT/LA administrator or IT manager with data protection competencies 2) A data protection officer in an existing organisation 3) A compliance specialist with public sector experience 4) An experienced records management or information governance professional What we need doing includes: 1) Managing some Multi-Academy Trust key clients and their schools - undertaking data protection consultations and assisting with implementing our processes, systems, and training - and leading account management with your assigned schools. We expect this to take up approximately 3-4 days each week. You will be responsible for delivering our framework to the schools assigned to you. 2) Conducting meetings remotely. These remote sessions are shorter sessions, delivered online to support the schools assigned to you. 3) Customer follow-up and feedback. This usually is managed on the DPE Knowledge Bank, including visit and meeting reports as well as feedback and support on other areas - for example, assisting with records of processing. 4) Liaison across the business with colleagues in all regions and delivering policy and best practice guidance remotely (online and on the phone) with our school customers in areas of your specialisms and in line with our data protection framework. 5) Contribute and support content in our Knowledge Bank - assisting with the writing and development of best practice guidelines, policies, and school process definitions. Managing the DPE Knowledge Bank and a small amount of customer support. A little bit about you This is a rapidly developing area and it will be important to help establish new ways of working. Strong IT skills and familiarity with standard office suite tools (MS365 and GSuite) will be important. You should have specialist experience in at least one of these areas: data protection, information governance, Information law or IT/cyber security. You should also have experience in working with schools and/or the public sector. So those with an administrative background, safeguarding, leadership/management, or teaching experience welcome. We are looking for strong personalities required who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. You will need to be able to work on your own, directly with your allocated accounts if that part of the role is suitable. The role will include travel to London, East Midlands and East of England, so please bear that in mind again if that part of the role interests you. We would really like to hear from experienced school administrators - school business managers, compliance, IT Managers or school business management consultants who understand the administrative working of schools (both primary and secondary) and multi-academy trusts. But if you don't fall into that list, but think you have something to offer - then please do reach out. Start date We are flexible for the right person - but would really like to have someone in place as soon as possible. Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Stakeholder pension
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
This is an exciting time to join Data Protection Education. With the new forthcoming changes with the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill. We're a small team and your role is to provide proactive data protection and information governance support, to some of our Multi-Academy Trust and school partners Our flexible working environment We understand that you might need to have flexibility, and we believe that flexible working makes a better work environment. The role is full-time, and we can support term-time only working if that is a preferred option. Where we are based Though we have an office in Hertfordshire, all our consultants are home-based. You are expected to manage your own schedule to a certain extent. Our schools are national, but we are looking for someone to be able to manage Which will include visits) to some key clients in London, East Midlands and East of England. That might be one or two days a week during term-time, sometimes requiring an overnight stay. You will require your own transport and all standard expenses will be reimbursed. About us and what we offer: Data Protection Education is a specialist consultancy providing GDPR tools, resources and consultancy to individual schools, trusts, federations and local authorities to provide data protection services, including outsourced data protection officer services. We will provide tools and admin support so that you can concentrate on delivery, and we share responsibility for knowledge across our consultants so you never feel out of your depth. We are able to offer some training if you have experience in other areas of school management and we support our consultants in gaining an internationally recognised certification. We are able to offer term-time contracts and would be happy to discuss full-time and part-time availability. Though ideally, this role is full-time. About the project We undertake consultations (online and in-school) to assess the status of compliance and advise on priorities and implementation. We also conduct remote sessions on the phone and online with all our customers. We also have our core-DPO team made up of legal professionals for incident management. Part of our service includes access to the Data Protection Education Knowledge Bank, an online portal with various features: Best Practice Library (policies, procedures, guidance and templates) Best Practice checklists E-learning library (plus manager reports) Events listings (workshops for our clients) Document Compliance Manager (plus manager reports) Data logs - subject access requests, freedom of information, data breaches Record of processing tool (lists school processes, assesses risks etc) User management tools Phishing simulations Record of processing News/blog etc We use these tools to deliver a data protection framework based on the ICO accountability model. The Role We are looking for the following skills/person - we appreciate not everyone may have everything, so if some of this resonates, get in touch. You may be: 1) An experienced school/MAT/LA administrator or IT manager with data protection competencies 2) A data protection officer in an existing organisation 3) A compliance specialist with public sector experience 4) An experienced records management or information governance professional What we need doing includes: 1) Managing some Multi-Academy Trust key clients and their schools - undertaking data protection consultations and assisting with implementing our processes, systems, and training - and leading account management with your assigned schools. We expect this to take up approximately 3-4 days each week. You will be responsible for delivering our framework to the schools assigned to you. 2) Conducting meetings remotely. These remote sessions are shorter sessions, delivered online to support the schools assigned to you. 3) Customer follow-up and feedback. This usually is managed on the DPE Knowledge Bank, including visit and meeting reports as well as feedback and support on other areas - for example, assisting with records of processing. 4) Liaison across the business with colleagues in all regions and delivering policy and best practice guidance remotely (online and on the phone) with our school customers in areas of your specialisms and in line with our data protection framework. 5) Contribute and support content in our Knowledge Bank - assisting with the writing and development of best practice guidelines, policies, and school process definitions. Managing the DPE Knowledge Bank and a small amount of customer support. A little bit about you This is a rapidly developing area and it will be important to help establish new ways of working. Strong IT skills and familiarity with standard office suite tools (MS365 and GSuite) will be important. You should have specialist experience in at least one of these areas: data protection, information governance, Information law or IT/cyber security. You should also have experience in working with schools and/or the public sector. So those with an administrative background, safeguarding, leadership/management, or teaching experience welcome. We are looking for strong personalities required who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. You will need to be able to work on your own, directly with your allocated accounts if that part of the role is suitable. The role will include travel to London, East Midlands and East of England, so please bear that in mind again if that part of the role interests you. We would really like to hear from experienced school administrators - school business managers, compliance, IT Managers or school business management consultants who understand the administrative working of schools (both primary and secondary) and multi-academy trusts. But if you don't fall into that list, but think you have something to offer - then please do reach out. Start date We are flexible for the right person - but would really like to have someone in place as soon as possible. Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Stakeholder pension
At a Glance Us: A fast - growing startup of 90+ people. Remote team, mainly based in the UK. YC alumni (summer 2019). We're on a mission to revolutionise how the world learns about people, so people can revolutionise the world. The Role If you want to play a major role in the development of a scaling company, this is the perfect role for you! You'll work with teams across the company, particularly Sales, Customer Success and Finance teams, on US contract negotiation with corporate clients, contract administration and management, tracking and reporting, helping to find solutions to commercial issues and looking ahead to offering the best we can to our customers. As US Commercial Contracts Legal Counsel, you will work closely with our General Counsel and Legal team (consisting of an excellent Senior Data Privacy Counsel, a dynamic Trainee Solicitor, and an Information Security Officer), and you will be the 'go-to' legal point of contact at Prolific for all our US commercial contract matters. What you'll be doing Acting as the legal point of contact for all US commercial contracting Working with Prolific's Sales and Customer Success teams on contract terms and management Be able and willing to turn your hand to dealing with wider legal issues that the business faces, be it employment, IP, data privacy, information security, etc Work collaboratively across multi-function teams especially Sales, Product, Finance and Operations teams Ensure legal best practice across Prolific Manage relationships with external Legal Counsel What you'll bring A UK qualification as a Solicitor, or US qualified Attorney with excellent and recent commercial contracting experience in USA An experienced commercial contract drafter, and a confident negotiator The ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and 'jargon-free' with a flexible style adaptable to multi-jurisdictional needs Have the ability to manage numerous tasks and prioritise according to business needs Be a self starter who is willing to work autonomously and remotely, and curious to learn about new areas Be understanding and compassionate towards others' needs and viewpoints, and effectively facilitate strong multi-team collaboration Have a 'can do' attitude and willing to challenge what has gone before Even better if you have Experience of working in a high growth startup in the tech space Experience of online marketplaces, online service platforms, or financial regulation, etc What you'll get ️ Work Life Balance: We're all looking to strike the right work life balance, and as a remote first company you're able to work flexibly from home or our dog-friendly co-working space in Old Street. We also offer 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays of course, which you can switch with any day of your choosing. Family Life: We offer generous maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. Need to pick your child up from school? No Problem. Our flexible working gives you the childcare flexibility you need. Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees well-being, that's why we offer comprehensive Bupa private health insurance, that disregards medical history. Taxable monthly stipend of £150 in order for you to improve your wellness and remote experience. We want you to have a happy and healthy environment so we offer a £1000 home office budget, along with a MAC laptop when you start, plus a £200 yearly top-up. Learn & Grow: Development is important to us, and we want to give all our employees the opportunity to learn. There are many personal growth and career progression opportunities available, as well as mentoring. We also offer a £1000 yearly budget for education, growth and training for you to use at your discretion Culture: We're a friendly bunch here at Prolific; open, transparent and inclusive. Although we're a remote first company we still love to hang out with each other! We run collaborative quarterly company-wide meets up and team socials (both virtually and in-person), all paid for. Alongside this we offer a yearly budget for discretionary meet-ups so you can cover travel, food and accommodation. As a business we're also committed to carbon offsetting; each month we donate money in your name to plant trees and being remote we're doing our bit to offset travel too Our Interview Process Talent Call - You'll meet with one of our Talent team and have an exploratory call about the role requirements, life at Prolific, as well as your background and aspirations. Hiring Manager Interview - You'll interview with two members of the team, one of which will be the hiring manager. You'll have the opportunity to ask about the company and the role, and we'll ask you questions about your experiences and goals. Panel Interview - We'll hold a panel interview that evaluates skills required for the role. You'll meet with more of our team and may be asked to complete a presentation or task. You'll be compensated with a £50 voucher for completing the task because we know your time is valuable! Final Interview - We will deep dive into your past experiences, goals, motivations, and skills all aligned to our Prolific Principles. You'll speak with two to three members of the team and - as always - have an opportunity to ask questions about the role and company. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Monitoring Prolific is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome all applications, and consider them without regard to race, religion, belief, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender reassignment, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring a fair recruitment process, it's essential to our success. Under the Equality Act (2010) we collect information from individuals at the point of application. We anonymously monitor the profiles of individuals that apply to each vacancy to ensure that no individual is unfairly discriminated against or disadvantaged. Privacy Statement By submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organisation planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific use of your personal information.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
At a Glance Us: A fast - growing startup of 90+ people. Remote team, mainly based in the UK. YC alumni (summer 2019). We're on a mission to revolutionise how the world learns about people, so people can revolutionise the world. The Role If you want to play a major role in the development of a scaling company, this is the perfect role for you! You'll work with teams across the company, particularly Sales, Customer Success and Finance teams, on US contract negotiation with corporate clients, contract administration and management, tracking and reporting, helping to find solutions to commercial issues and looking ahead to offering the best we can to our customers. As US Commercial Contracts Legal Counsel, you will work closely with our General Counsel and Legal team (consisting of an excellent Senior Data Privacy Counsel, a dynamic Trainee Solicitor, and an Information Security Officer), and you will be the 'go-to' legal point of contact at Prolific for all our US commercial contract matters. What you'll be doing Acting as the legal point of contact for all US commercial contracting Working with Prolific's Sales and Customer Success teams on contract terms and management Be able and willing to turn your hand to dealing with wider legal issues that the business faces, be it employment, IP, data privacy, information security, etc Work collaboratively across multi-function teams especially Sales, Product, Finance and Operations teams Ensure legal best practice across Prolific Manage relationships with external Legal Counsel What you'll bring A UK qualification as a Solicitor, or US qualified Attorney with excellent and recent commercial contracting experience in USA An experienced commercial contract drafter, and a confident negotiator The ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and 'jargon-free' with a flexible style adaptable to multi-jurisdictional needs Have the ability to manage numerous tasks and prioritise according to business needs Be a self starter who is willing to work autonomously and remotely, and curious to learn about new areas Be understanding and compassionate towards others' needs and viewpoints, and effectively facilitate strong multi-team collaboration Have a 'can do' attitude and willing to challenge what has gone before Even better if you have Experience of working in a high growth startup in the tech space Experience of online marketplaces, online service platforms, or financial regulation, etc What you'll get ️ Work Life Balance: We're all looking to strike the right work life balance, and as a remote first company you're able to work flexibly from home or our dog-friendly co-working space in Old Street. We also offer 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays of course, which you can switch with any day of your choosing. Family Life: We offer generous maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. Need to pick your child up from school? No Problem. Our flexible working gives you the childcare flexibility you need. Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees well-being, that's why we offer comprehensive Bupa private health insurance, that disregards medical history. Taxable monthly stipend of £150 in order for you to improve your wellness and remote experience. We want you to have a happy and healthy environment so we offer a £1000 home office budget, along with a MAC laptop when you start, plus a £200 yearly top-up. Learn & Grow: Development is important to us, and we want to give all our employees the opportunity to learn. There are many personal growth and career progression opportunities available, as well as mentoring. We also offer a £1000 yearly budget for education, growth and training for you to use at your discretion Culture: We're a friendly bunch here at Prolific; open, transparent and inclusive. Although we're a remote first company we still love to hang out with each other! We run collaborative quarterly company-wide meets up and team socials (both virtually and in-person), all paid for. Alongside this we offer a yearly budget for discretionary meet-ups so you can cover travel, food and accommodation. As a business we're also committed to carbon offsetting; each month we donate money in your name to plant trees and being remote we're doing our bit to offset travel too Our Interview Process Talent Call - You'll meet with one of our Talent team and have an exploratory call about the role requirements, life at Prolific, as well as your background and aspirations. Hiring Manager Interview - You'll interview with two members of the team, one of which will be the hiring manager. You'll have the opportunity to ask about the company and the role, and we'll ask you questions about your experiences and goals. Panel Interview - We'll hold a panel interview that evaluates skills required for the role. You'll meet with more of our team and may be asked to complete a presentation or task. You'll be compensated with a £50 voucher for completing the task because we know your time is valuable! Final Interview - We will deep dive into your past experiences, goals, motivations, and skills all aligned to our Prolific Principles. You'll speak with two to three members of the team and - as always - have an opportunity to ask questions about the role and company. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Monitoring Prolific is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome all applications, and consider them without regard to race, religion, belief, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender reassignment, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring a fair recruitment process, it's essential to our success. Under the Equality Act (2010) we collect information from individuals at the point of application. We anonymously monitor the profiles of individuals that apply to each vacancy to ensure that no individual is unfairly discriminated against or disadvantaged. Privacy Statement By submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organisation planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific use of your personal information.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government. Our diverse teams of over 2,000 skilled and committed professionals come together to provide research, advice and support to UK Government for safeguarding animal, public and plant health for benefit of the environment and economy. Provide specialist expertise, leadership and management to APHA's Animal Science Technical team. To include biocontainment and livestock management and the advancement of animal sciences. Leadership and implementation of APHA's Animal Welfare and Biosecurity Standards. As part of a team provide input into the operation of ACDP CL2, CL3 and SAPO CL2, CL3, CL4 biosecure animal facilities. Develop and drive APHA Animal Science capability and provide specialist support to the APHA Weybridge Masterplan development (animal facility requirements). Job description Animal Science Specialism: The jobholder will be specialist with regards to the species in their area. They will advise on and oversee housing and husbandry. They will liaise with the Named Information Officer if new species or housing changes are being discussed. They will actively advance animal sciences and are expected to further science capability within the department. They will acquire an E2PPL certificate and may be required to hold their own Project Licence. They will be a Personal Licence holder and develop a wide range of skills in regulated procedures including animal euthanasia and assist with necropsy and sampling procedures as appropriate. They will oversee a range of livestock and disease biocontainment facilities and will develop specialist containment expertise for farmed livestock and animal models up to ACDP 3 and SAPO 4 classification - working on a wide range of zoonotic pathogens. Daily Husbandry and care of animals and poultry as required. BioEthics, Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB): The jobholder is expected to be an active member of the AWERB, participating in committee meetings as well as having input into project licence applications, study reviews and offer advice on the 3Rs. Livestock Facilities Management Ensure compliance with ACDP/SAPO legislation. Attend Biological Safety Committee as Animal Sciences representative. Liaison with Estates, Facilities management and sub-contractors as required to ensure animal facilities are maintained as fit for purpose and future-proofed. Stakeholder oversight and input in the design and planning of animal facility refurbishments, new builds and equipment installation/maintenance. They will offer advice and support to the site re-development (Science capability for Animal Health) project as required. Fulfilling Building/Facility Officer duties in a high disease biocontainment (up to and included ACDP3/SAPO4) facility including liaising with the maintenance providers to ensure the appropriate monitoring and maintenance of plant including generators, water testing, alarm systems, Building Management Systems and biocontainment controls. Safety, Health and Wellbeing: They will ensure that adequate training and planning for response to emergency scenarios is in place within teams; actively participate in safety inspections and audits with Department Safety Officer, and ensure timely closure of safety audit actions. Ensure that appropriate documentation e.g. Risk assessments, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and log books are in place. Work closely with the Department Safety Officer (DSO), the SHaW (Safety, Health and Wellbeing) department, in respect of these duties. Carry out ad-hoc monitoring and regularly visit the animal facilities to monitor adherence to procedures. This might include non-compliance with APHA H&S Policy, SOPs and Risk Assessments. Study and Contract leadership and Management: The jobholder will work closely with animal tech team supervisors and scientists in the planning and conduct of studies being carried out in their area assuring compliance, staffing and timely execution. They will interact with scientists and be proactive in raising any concerns. They will participate in pre-start meetings and ensure the appropriate meeting forms are completed and submitted. The jobholder will be required to oversee the implementation of commercial contracts that involve the facilities under their management, acting as the named manager and liaising with APHA Commercial Unit Business Development Manager. They will take part in meetings with the suppliers and liaise with the APHA contract team on compliance concerns and other issues. Communication: The jobholder will be required to have excellent communication skills liaising with a diverse range of people in writing, verbally and using a range of IT platforms. Confidently deliver training, instruction, Toolbox Talks, and Team Briefings, actively contribute to ASU Management meetings and chair meetings as required. They will be part of study pre-start meetings. They will write and participate in peer reviews of SOPs, Risk Assessments, Toolbox Talks, and documentation supporting Animal Science activities i.e. papers and summary reports. Budget and Financial planning: The jobholder will have an overview of the allocated budget and manage resources carefully. They will be involved in planning of new work and liaise with the Department administration team to identify such work and to inform workforce planning. They will be responsible for reviewing and approving requisitions for ASU and Foreign Payments on APHA's Single Operating Platform. Staff Management, Resource and Succession planning: The jobholder needs to be an experienced staff manager with sound interpersonal skills. They will work closely with the Workgroup Leader to be proactive in succession planning and remain involved in planning of future workloads and staff capability. They will work with junior animal technicians and advise them in scientific data collection and analysis. Participation in staff utilisation meetings to ensure efficient use of resources, succession planning and developing skills, specialism and flexibility across teams. Person specification Behaviours Seeing the Bigger Picture Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Experience Strong interpersonal and communication skills - written and oral, teamwork Technical Specialist Expertise Animal Science degree Experience in working with a range of animals Previous experience with experimental models or pathogens at different containment levels Licences Driving Licence Qualifications Animal Sciences Degree Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Experience in working with a range of animals Previous experience with experimental models or pathogens at different containment levels BenefitsAlongside your salary of £42,577, Animal and Plant Health Agency contributes £10,648 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. In return for your dedication, we will support your ongoing personal development through appropriate training. Inclusion, support and the development of our people matter to us. We aim to support the career and personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA. Our benefits include generous annual leave of 25 days (rising one day per year up to 30 days after 5 years), flexible working, a contributory pension, staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme. Should you be successful in your application, you can join the active community of scientists and engineers in government as part of the GSE Profession (GSEP). Becoming a member enables you to grow your understanding of profession activities within your own organisation and across the profession. GSEP encourages all members to develop professionally and personally with a variety of free opportunities to learn, develop and network across government. Visit the GSEP GOV.UK page and GSE blog for more details. Pension and Financial Benefits Your pension is a valuable part of your total reward package and there are various options including Alpha and Partnership pension schemes in which Defra can invest in providing a contribution to the cost of your pension. Life Assurance: if you become too ill or die before retirement valuable benefits will be provided to you and your family. Learning and Development Access to five days learning and development each year to support professional development through Civil Service Learning. Corporate induction and three days special leave for volunteering. Staff Wellbeing Access to Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, providing advice and guidance on both personal and employment issues such as personal wellbeing, career development, legal matters such as landlord / tenant disputes. Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Service and the Civil Service Sports Council. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £42,577.00-£47,039.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work Location: In person Reference ID: 343399
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government. Our diverse teams of over 2,000 skilled and committed professionals come together to provide research, advice and support to UK Government for safeguarding animal, public and plant health for benefit of the environment and economy. Provide specialist expertise, leadership and management to APHA's Animal Science Technical team. To include biocontainment and livestock management and the advancement of animal sciences. Leadership and implementation of APHA's Animal Welfare and Biosecurity Standards. As part of a team provide input into the operation of ACDP CL2, CL3 and SAPO CL2, CL3, CL4 biosecure animal facilities. Develop and drive APHA Animal Science capability and provide specialist support to the APHA Weybridge Masterplan development (animal facility requirements). Job description Animal Science Specialism: The jobholder will be specialist with regards to the species in their area. They will advise on and oversee housing and husbandry. They will liaise with the Named Information Officer if new species or housing changes are being discussed. They will actively advance animal sciences and are expected to further science capability within the department. They will acquire an E2PPL certificate and may be required to hold their own Project Licence. They will be a Personal Licence holder and develop a wide range of skills in regulated procedures including animal euthanasia and assist with necropsy and sampling procedures as appropriate. They will oversee a range of livestock and disease biocontainment facilities and will develop specialist containment expertise for farmed livestock and animal models up to ACDP 3 and SAPO 4 classification - working on a wide range of zoonotic pathogens. Daily Husbandry and care of animals and poultry as required. BioEthics, Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB): The jobholder is expected to be an active member of the AWERB, participating in committee meetings as well as having input into project licence applications, study reviews and offer advice on the 3Rs. Livestock Facilities Management Ensure compliance with ACDP/SAPO legislation. Attend Biological Safety Committee as Animal Sciences representative. Liaison with Estates, Facilities management and sub-contractors as required to ensure animal facilities are maintained as fit for purpose and future-proofed. Stakeholder oversight and input in the design and planning of animal facility refurbishments, new builds and equipment installation/maintenance. They will offer advice and support to the site re-development (Science capability for Animal Health) project as required. Fulfilling Building/Facility Officer duties in a high disease biocontainment (up to and included ACDP3/SAPO4) facility including liaising with the maintenance providers to ensure the appropriate monitoring and maintenance of plant including generators, water testing, alarm systems, Building Management Systems and biocontainment controls. Safety, Health and Wellbeing: They will ensure that adequate training and planning for response to emergency scenarios is in place within teams; actively participate in safety inspections and audits with Department Safety Officer, and ensure timely closure of safety audit actions. Ensure that appropriate documentation e.g. Risk assessments, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and log books are in place. Work closely with the Department Safety Officer (DSO), the SHaW (Safety, Health and Wellbeing) department, in respect of these duties. Carry out ad-hoc monitoring and regularly visit the animal facilities to monitor adherence to procedures. This might include non-compliance with APHA H&S Policy, SOPs and Risk Assessments. Study and Contract leadership and Management: The jobholder will work closely with animal tech team supervisors and scientists in the planning and conduct of studies being carried out in their area assuring compliance, staffing and timely execution. They will interact with scientists and be proactive in raising any concerns. They will participate in pre-start meetings and ensure the appropriate meeting forms are completed and submitted. The jobholder will be required to oversee the implementation of commercial contracts that involve the facilities under their management, acting as the named manager and liaising with APHA Commercial Unit Business Development Manager. They will take part in meetings with the suppliers and liaise with the APHA contract team on compliance concerns and other issues. Communication: The jobholder will be required to have excellent communication skills liaising with a diverse range of people in writing, verbally and using a range of IT platforms. Confidently deliver training, instruction, Toolbox Talks, and Team Briefings, actively contribute to ASU Management meetings and chair meetings as required. They will be part of study pre-start meetings. They will write and participate in peer reviews of SOPs, Risk Assessments, Toolbox Talks, and documentation supporting Animal Science activities i.e. papers and summary reports. Budget and Financial planning: The jobholder will have an overview of the allocated budget and manage resources carefully. They will be involved in planning of new work and liaise with the Department administration team to identify such work and to inform workforce planning. They will be responsible for reviewing and approving requisitions for ASU and Foreign Payments on APHA's Single Operating Platform. Staff Management, Resource and Succession planning: The jobholder needs to be an experienced staff manager with sound interpersonal skills. They will work closely with the Workgroup Leader to be proactive in succession planning and remain involved in planning of future workloads and staff capability. They will work with junior animal technicians and advise them in scientific data collection and analysis. Participation in staff utilisation meetings to ensure efficient use of resources, succession planning and developing skills, specialism and flexibility across teams. Person specification Behaviours Seeing the Bigger Picture Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Experience Strong interpersonal and communication skills - written and oral, teamwork Technical Specialist Expertise Animal Science degree Experience in working with a range of animals Previous experience with experimental models or pathogens at different containment levels Licences Driving Licence Qualifications Animal Sciences Degree Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Experience in working with a range of animals Previous experience with experimental models or pathogens at different containment levels BenefitsAlongside your salary of £42,577, Animal and Plant Health Agency contributes £10,648 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. In return for your dedication, we will support your ongoing personal development through appropriate training. Inclusion, support and the development of our people matter to us. We aim to support the career and personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA. Our benefits include generous annual leave of 25 days (rising one day per year up to 30 days after 5 years), flexible working, a contributory pension, staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme. Should you be successful in your application, you can join the active community of scientists and engineers in government as part of the GSE Profession (GSEP). Becoming a member enables you to grow your understanding of profession activities within your own organisation and across the profession. GSEP encourages all members to develop professionally and personally with a variety of free opportunities to learn, develop and network across government. Visit the GSEP GOV.UK page and GSE blog for more details. Pension and Financial Benefits Your pension is a valuable part of your total reward package and there are various options including Alpha and Partnership pension schemes in which Defra can invest in providing a contribution to the cost of your pension. Life Assurance: if you become too ill or die before retirement valuable benefits will be provided to you and your family. Learning and Development Access to five days learning and development each year to support professional development through Civil Service Learning. Corporate induction and three days special leave for volunteering. Staff Wellbeing Access to Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, providing advice and guidance on both personal and employment issues such as personal wellbeing, career development, legal matters such as landlord / tenant disputes. Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Service and the Civil Service Sports Council. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £42,577.00-£47,039.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work Location: In person Reference ID: 343399
Our client is currently recruiting a HSSEQ Officer who will have ownership & accountability for our client's group-wide program and campaigns that assure compliance with, and delivery against, all current and projected legislative, industry, and client standards and best practices, supporting with data-led analysis of performance trends and root causes to ensure continual improvement of our servic click apply for full job details
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Our client is currently recruiting a HSSEQ Officer who will have ownership & accountability for our client's group-wide program and campaigns that assure compliance with, and delivery against, all current and projected legislative, industry, and client standards and best practices, supporting with data-led analysis of performance trends and root causes to ensure continual improvement of our servic click apply for full job details
South Oxfordshire District Council
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Policy Support Officer Salary and grade : £30,796-£36,032 from April 2024, Grade 4 Duration of role: Permanent Hours per week : 37 (Full time) Location: The designated office base is Abbey House, Abingdon. The councils operate in a truly flexible and hybrid way where the focus is on outcomes, not where you work. Closing date : 22 April 2024 About the role and what we're looking for: The Insight and Policy Team is a successful, ambitious, and growing hub of expertise which supports South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse to thrive by: • articulating our councils' ambitions• providing engaging insights which drives evidence-based decision making• brokering insights, evidence, and ideas into, and out of, the organisation including responding to consultations Some recent examples of what this work means in practice include securing multi-million pound funding to decarbonise our leisure centres, forecasting potential housing need arising from the Homes for Ukraine programme, using Census data to update understanding of community needs, and writing the Corporate Plan. Our Corporate Policy Officers are a critical role in the team, reporting directly to the team leader. Together with a data analyst, researcher and a support officer we will deliver our ambitions to the highest quality possible, often on a tight turn-around. This work involves a wide range of skills and backgrounds but above all we are looking for people who are skilled at building relationships, presenting complicated ideas simply, bringing a positive attitude to change and managing competing demands. If you are committed to high quality work, and are ready for an exciting new challenge, this could be the role for you. Main duties and responsibilities: • To provide support for the councils' project teams and secure smooth running of the projects' administration, providing high level administrative support to the teams and on particular tasks within the project from project initiation to delivery.• Assist with maintaining project plans, ensuring actions are completed to deadlines and reporting effectively through the appropriate governance structure.• Monitor and report on timelines and deadlines for projects.• Track the delivery of projects against a range of indicators as a basis for assessing project effectiveness.• Maintain, collate and analyse data, accurately to support project milestones, using relevant software.• Organise meetings between a range of services and partners, which may be complex and require careful negotiation.• To administer meetings, prepare papers (some of which may be sensitive and confidential), create action logs and chase actions as required.• To prioritise varied workload and complete various projects/tasks to meet appropriate deadlines.• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism.• Access and utilise relevant data to support the project work.• Liaise with other partners as appropriate.• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post. The duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post or the level of responsibility and the post holder may also be required to carry out any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post. About you • Excellent time management skills, well organised• Excellent communication skills (spoken, written and use of a range of IT software) Your essential qualifications • Educated to at least A level standard or equivalent• Capability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends If you have the following experiences or qualification - it's a bonus: • Have an interest in the Insight and Policy team's area of work• Experience of project management and partnership working• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary local authority The benefits we offer • A basic 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days after five years. You also have all the bank holidays to look forward to and time off between Christmas and New Year.• Flexible working and annualised hours - a flexible approach to work that our employees love!• Salary pay awards - most jobs give scope for a pay increase after six months or the following April (depending on your start date) and we also review salaries each April.• A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary.• The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme (cheaper than directly through a store) so that you can cycle to work!• Various schemes to keep you healthy (reduced gym membership, free swims, free eye tests for DSE users and more).• We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community.• A range of resources, support, and activities to help you maintain your wellbeing including a monthly wellbeing hour in addition to annualised hours (the ability to work flexibly as long as, over the course of the year, you complete your contracted hours) and annual leave. You may have experience in the following: Policy Support Officer, Policy Administrator, Policy Assistant, Policy Coordinator, Project Support Officer, Project Administrator, Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, Research Support Officer, Research Assistant, Research Coordinator, Administrative Support Officer, Administrative Assistant, etc. REF-
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Policy Support Officer Salary and grade : £30,796-£36,032 from April 2024, Grade 4 Duration of role: Permanent Hours per week : 37 (Full time) Location: The designated office base is Abbey House, Abingdon. The councils operate in a truly flexible and hybrid way where the focus is on outcomes, not where you work. Closing date : 22 April 2024 About the role and what we're looking for: The Insight and Policy Team is a successful, ambitious, and growing hub of expertise which supports South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse to thrive by: • articulating our councils' ambitions• providing engaging insights which drives evidence-based decision making• brokering insights, evidence, and ideas into, and out of, the organisation including responding to consultations Some recent examples of what this work means in practice include securing multi-million pound funding to decarbonise our leisure centres, forecasting potential housing need arising from the Homes for Ukraine programme, using Census data to update understanding of community needs, and writing the Corporate Plan. Our Corporate Policy Officers are a critical role in the team, reporting directly to the team leader. Together with a data analyst, researcher and a support officer we will deliver our ambitions to the highest quality possible, often on a tight turn-around. This work involves a wide range of skills and backgrounds but above all we are looking for people who are skilled at building relationships, presenting complicated ideas simply, bringing a positive attitude to change and managing competing demands. If you are committed to high quality work, and are ready for an exciting new challenge, this could be the role for you. Main duties and responsibilities: • To provide support for the councils' project teams and secure smooth running of the projects' administration, providing high level administrative support to the teams and on particular tasks within the project from project initiation to delivery.• Assist with maintaining project plans, ensuring actions are completed to deadlines and reporting effectively through the appropriate governance structure.• Monitor and report on timelines and deadlines for projects.• Track the delivery of projects against a range of indicators as a basis for assessing project effectiveness.• Maintain, collate and analyse data, accurately to support project milestones, using relevant software.• Organise meetings between a range of services and partners, which may be complex and require careful negotiation.• To administer meetings, prepare papers (some of which may be sensitive and confidential), create action logs and chase actions as required.• To prioritise varied workload and complete various projects/tasks to meet appropriate deadlines.• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism.• Access and utilise relevant data to support the project work.• Liaise with other partners as appropriate.• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post. The duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post or the level of responsibility and the post holder may also be required to carry out any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post. About you • Excellent time management skills, well organised• Excellent communication skills (spoken, written and use of a range of IT software) Your essential qualifications • Educated to at least A level standard or equivalent• Capability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends If you have the following experiences or qualification - it's a bonus: • Have an interest in the Insight and Policy team's area of work• Experience of project management and partnership working• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary local authority The benefits we offer • A basic 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days after five years. You also have all the bank holidays to look forward to and time off between Christmas and New Year.• Flexible working and annualised hours - a flexible approach to work that our employees love!• Salary pay awards - most jobs give scope for a pay increase after six months or the following April (depending on your start date) and we also review salaries each April.• A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary.• The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme (cheaper than directly through a store) so that you can cycle to work!• Various schemes to keep you healthy (reduced gym membership, free swims, free eye tests for DSE users and more).• We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community.• A range of resources, support, and activities to help you maintain your wellbeing including a monthly wellbeing hour in addition to annualised hours (the ability to work flexibly as long as, over the course of the year, you complete your contracted hours) and annual leave. You may have experience in the following: Policy Support Officer, Policy Administrator, Policy Assistant, Policy Coordinator, Project Support Officer, Project Administrator, Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, Research Support Officer, Research Assistant, Research Coordinator, Administrative Support Officer, Administrative Assistant, etc. REF-
This is a supporting role working within the Business Support Team, to provide administrative support to professional teams within Kingswood Hub and Westgate Centre, Yate. These teams sit under Children's Services and are responsible for the safety and welfare of children and young people. This role will primarily include supporting with taking minutes for child protection & safeguarding meetings and some general administrative support. Accuracy and attention to detail is required for taking minutes and inputting/ retrieving information from the specialised databases maintained in the department, for example, searching for personal information relating to a child or young person. Candidates with experience of note taking would be desirable.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
This is a supporting role working within the Business Support Team, to provide administrative support to professional teams within Kingswood Hub and Westgate Centre, Yate. These teams sit under Children's Services and are responsible for the safety and welfare of children and young people. This role will primarily include supporting with taking minutes for child protection & safeguarding meetings and some general administrative support. Accuracy and attention to detail is required for taking minutes and inputting/ retrieving information from the specialised databases maintained in the department, for example, searching for personal information relating to a child or young person. Candidates with experience of note taking would be desirable.
Job Title: Team Administrator Location: Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust, Royal Berkshire Hospital. London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AN Pay: £17.69 per hour Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm (37.5 hours a week) Trust Location: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Would you like to be a part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other? If you answered yes, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you. About the Trust Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country. We provide acute medical and surgical services to Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire and specialist services such as cancer, dialysis, and eye surgery to a wider population across Berkshire and its borders. The Trust is made up of 7 locations with the Royal Berkshire Hospital being the main site. What you'll be responsible for: To exercise professional responsibility for the overall administrative functions of the P3O Project Team. The Post Holder will assist the CoE Officer in producing and maintaining all the following: Standards: Team processes and procedures Knowledge Information Management: Concerto and MiCAD document handling systems Assurance Reviews: Centre of Excellence Reviews and Project Gateways and Meetings Learning from Experience: Projects Skills Matrix: Individual P3O Team Members Training Plan: Team You'll learn the following whilst working at the trust: An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation You'll have the following skills/experience: Excellent communication skills- both verbal and written Microsoft office skills- Outlook, Word, and Excel Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Previous NHS experience Previous admin experinece NHS System Knowledge This role may require you to show evidence of education to Degree level or at least 2 years administration experience. As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits: Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days - call us anytime Multi locational - work across neighbouring Trusts Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go - access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone Varied working options to suit your lifestyle - access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements Training and development opportunities - Keep up with the essentials and more Build holiday allowance for every shift you work - your work life balance is important to us Stakeholder pension scheme available - a flexible future for you and yours Who are NHS Professionals? We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas. Disclaimer Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Team Administrator Location: Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust, Royal Berkshire Hospital. London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AN Pay: £17.69 per hour Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm (37.5 hours a week) Trust Location: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Would you like to be a part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other? If you answered yes, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you. About the Trust Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country. We provide acute medical and surgical services to Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire and specialist services such as cancer, dialysis, and eye surgery to a wider population across Berkshire and its borders. The Trust is made up of 7 locations with the Royal Berkshire Hospital being the main site. What you'll be responsible for: To exercise professional responsibility for the overall administrative functions of the P3O Project Team. The Post Holder will assist the CoE Officer in producing and maintaining all the following: Standards: Team processes and procedures Knowledge Information Management: Concerto and MiCAD document handling systems Assurance Reviews: Centre of Excellence Reviews and Project Gateways and Meetings Learning from Experience: Projects Skills Matrix: Individual P3O Team Members Training Plan: Team You'll learn the following whilst working at the trust: An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation You'll have the following skills/experience: Excellent communication skills- both verbal and written Microsoft office skills- Outlook, Word, and Excel Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Previous NHS experience Previous admin experinece NHS System Knowledge This role may require you to show evidence of education to Degree level or at least 2 years administration experience. As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits: Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days - call us anytime Multi locational - work across neighbouring Trusts Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go - access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone Varied working options to suit your lifestyle - access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements Training and development opportunities - Keep up with the essentials and more Build holiday allowance for every shift you work - your work life balance is important to us Stakeholder pension scheme available - a flexible future for you and yours Who are NHS Professionals? We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas. Disclaimer Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website.
Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is proud to be working with a Public Sector organisation whose vision is to make Wales the place of choice for health, care and wellbeing innovation, to appoint a Programme Project Support Officer for a 12 month fixed-term contract, offering hybrid working. Main Purpose: This organisation's mission is to continue building a supportive, safe and collaborative environment for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation to flourish, and as a collaborative, Wales is working hard to make sure that AI is used safely and transparently by continuing to develop regulatory and governance arrangements. The Welsh Government have recently established an Artificial Intelligence Commission for the Health and Care Sector to drive this forward supported by this organisation. Reporting to the Programme Lead, the Programme Project Support Officer provides effective and efficient programme and project support, and full range of administrative support. Responsibilities: Leading by example, proactively support programme deliverables and the development of a project management culture. Development, management and compliance of supporting project management documentation and processes ensuring all documentation is readily available to all team members. Coordinate regular project and programme level management reporting cycles to include ensuring compliance with requirements. Ensure information key to the programme and projects is compiled, managed, and updated to the highest level of quality and accuracy. This will include project plans and schedules, risk and issue logs, budget schedules, resource records, governance documents, project evaluation and evidence of benefits realised. Use project control methods to track all programme and projects. Support the programme lead to investigate the causes of any variation from target/plan and proactively contribute to address barriers and implement solutions. Develop and maintain effective relationships with Commission and working group members and across programme and project delivery teams to effectively deliver plans and actions. Support the development of business cases, risk assessments, funding bids, case of need and preparation of reports, flow charts, presentations, and other documents as required. Provide administrative and secretarial support for meetings including diary management, support in planning, preparation of papers and agenda, invitations and taking of minutes. Update databases, website and CRM as requested. The Ideal Candidate: Sound understanding of processes and procedures involved in programme project management, ideally across the health and life sciences sector. At least three years' experience of administering programmes and projects. Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to anticipate and plan how to deal with changes in own workload. Evidence of building excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders. If you think this one's for you: Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment on Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is proud to be working with a Public Sector organisation whose vision is to make Wales the place of choice for health, care and wellbeing innovation, to appoint a Programme Project Support Officer for a 12 month fixed-term contract, offering hybrid working. Main Purpose: This organisation's mission is to continue building a supportive, safe and collaborative environment for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation to flourish, and as a collaborative, Wales is working hard to make sure that AI is used safely and transparently by continuing to develop regulatory and governance arrangements. The Welsh Government have recently established an Artificial Intelligence Commission for the Health and Care Sector to drive this forward supported by this organisation. Reporting to the Programme Lead, the Programme Project Support Officer provides effective and efficient programme and project support, and full range of administrative support. Responsibilities: Leading by example, proactively support programme deliverables and the development of a project management culture. Development, management and compliance of supporting project management documentation and processes ensuring all documentation is readily available to all team members. Coordinate regular project and programme level management reporting cycles to include ensuring compliance with requirements. Ensure information key to the programme and projects is compiled, managed, and updated to the highest level of quality and accuracy. This will include project plans and schedules, risk and issue logs, budget schedules, resource records, governance documents, project evaluation and evidence of benefits realised. Use project control methods to track all programme and projects. Support the programme lead to investigate the causes of any variation from target/plan and proactively contribute to address barriers and implement solutions. Develop and maintain effective relationships with Commission and working group members and across programme and project delivery teams to effectively deliver plans and actions. Support the development of business cases, risk assessments, funding bids, case of need and preparation of reports, flow charts, presentations, and other documents as required. Provide administrative and secretarial support for meetings including diary management, support in planning, preparation of papers and agenda, invitations and taking of minutes. Update databases, website and CRM as requested. The Ideal Candidate: Sound understanding of processes and procedures involved in programme project management, ideally across the health and life sciences sector. At least three years' experience of administering programmes and projects. Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to anticipate and plan how to deal with changes in own workload. Evidence of building excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders. If you think this one's for you: Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment on Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
Reed Food & FMCG are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Officer to join a Food Manufacturing Company in Tilbury. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a longer-term temporary role within Food that has a high likelihood of going to permanent. Job Title - Quality Assurance Officer Pay - £11 - £12 Per Hour Location - Tilbury Job Type: Temporary (no end date, at least 6 months, option of temp to perm). Reporting to the Compliance Manager the main purpose of the role will include ensuring that all product meets required specification from intake through to customer delivery and supporting the Compliance Manager with the management of quality systems. Monitor product quality to ensure it meets required parameters from intake through to customer delivery, including efficient & accurate data entry and reporting. Conduct Internal audits for hygiene, food safety & quality audits for site and support with external audits. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply ASAP with your up-to-date CV, to be considered for an immediate start.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Reed Food & FMCG are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Officer to join a Food Manufacturing Company in Tilbury. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a longer-term temporary role within Food that has a high likelihood of going to permanent. Job Title - Quality Assurance Officer Pay - £11 - £12 Per Hour Location - Tilbury Job Type: Temporary (no end date, at least 6 months, option of temp to perm). Reporting to the Compliance Manager the main purpose of the role will include ensuring that all product meets required specification from intake through to customer delivery and supporting the Compliance Manager with the management of quality systems. Monitor product quality to ensure it meets required parameters from intake through to customer delivery, including efficient & accurate data entry and reporting. Conduct Internal audits for hygiene, food safety & quality audits for site and support with external audits. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply ASAP with your up-to-date CV, to be considered for an immediate start.
Base Location: Woking Vehicle Base, GU21 3BA Permanent roles offering job stability & security Working as a Prisoner Escort & Custody Officer in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a job, it's the chance to be a part of something great, to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make a difference every day. In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer: Salary of £25,716 (40hrs pw). Salary during 5 weeks training is £22,502. Unlike traditional compensation structures, we believe in recognising your contributions and growth, so as well as continuous training & development opportunities, every year, you will be eligible for a base salary increment, allowing you to see tangible progress in your earnings (year 2 - £26,357/ year 3 - £26,835 / year 4 - £27,352 To further enhance the attractiveness of the role, you may have the opportunity to accrue additional earnings through a generous of; £600 for B1 license holders who drive our 3 cell vehicles / 2,400 for C1 license holders who drive our 6-cell vehicles / £2,700 for D License holders who drive our 12 cell vehicles (subject to terms & conditions) We want to be transparent about your earnings, by factoring in the base salary and driving allowances provided above, as well as a weekly average of around 8 hours overtime, you can anticipate growing your first-year income between £31,316 to £33,416. Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance; 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 7 years' service) plus Bank Holidays and access to a range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, Retail and Hospitality discounts and more A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, MIND, Simply Health Care and Dental Plans and more A supportive team & culture where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion We are operational 24/6 and you'll cover various early and late shifts (minimum of 40hrs pw) including bank holidays (apart from Christmas Day and Good Friday). Roles at our bases start from 6.30am and due to the nature of the role, the finish time is not known, therefore flexibility is key in this role, as it is likely that you will work more than the contractual 40-hour week. Whilst it is rare, there can be occasions that you will be required to work in the evening and possibly overnight. However, we operate a rota basis (provided 12 weeks in advance) that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. About the Role: As a PCO at our base, you'll work as part of crew to provide safe and secure court transportation & custody services. You'll collect detainees from prisons or police stations and transport them safely and securely to courts whilst ensuring the care of their physical and mental wellbeing. Once you arrive at court, you'll be responsible for every aspect of their care until it's time for them to return to custody or be released. Key duties include, accompanying defendants in court rooms and cells; searching property or people; ensuring food and drink is available and completing paperwork and data entry for the day. What you need to do the job! Our current PCO's come to us with different work & life experiences, what you've done before doesn't matter, what matters is that you're committed to making a difference to the lives of others - the rest you will learn during your 5 1/2-weeks training course and through our experienced colleagues. You'll need to hold a current driver's license, C1 License (valid CPC card desirable) / D License (with valid CPC card & Tacho Graph desirable). You must be reasonably fit and have good written and verbal communications skills, using those skills to manage and control all situations. Our roles would suit those who have a particular interest in criminology or psychology. Try our careers assistant tool to find out more: Careers Assistant Our Assessment Process: Briefing call to assess eligibility -> Competency based Virtual Interview -> short role-play and written exercise. Additional Information: All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 checks with Enhanced DBS (Adult & Child Barring) and satisfactory employment references. About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact . At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on to discuss. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £25,716.00-£33,116.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Work Location: In person
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Base Location: Woking Vehicle Base, GU21 3BA Permanent roles offering job stability & security Working as a Prisoner Escort & Custody Officer in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a job, it's the chance to be a part of something great, to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make a difference every day. In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer: Salary of £25,716 (40hrs pw). Salary during 5 weeks training is £22,502. Unlike traditional compensation structures, we believe in recognising your contributions and growth, so as well as continuous training & development opportunities, every year, you will be eligible for a base salary increment, allowing you to see tangible progress in your earnings (year 2 - £26,357/ year 3 - £26,835 / year 4 - £27,352 To further enhance the attractiveness of the role, you may have the opportunity to accrue additional earnings through a generous of; £600 for B1 license holders who drive our 3 cell vehicles / 2,400 for C1 license holders who drive our 6-cell vehicles / £2,700 for D License holders who drive our 12 cell vehicles (subject to terms & conditions) We want to be transparent about your earnings, by factoring in the base salary and driving allowances provided above, as well as a weekly average of around 8 hours overtime, you can anticipate growing your first-year income between £31,316 to £33,416. Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance; 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 7 years' service) plus Bank Holidays and access to a range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, Retail and Hospitality discounts and more A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, MIND, Simply Health Care and Dental Plans and more A supportive team & culture where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion We are operational 24/6 and you'll cover various early and late shifts (minimum of 40hrs pw) including bank holidays (apart from Christmas Day and Good Friday). Roles at our bases start from 6.30am and due to the nature of the role, the finish time is not known, therefore flexibility is key in this role, as it is likely that you will work more than the contractual 40-hour week. Whilst it is rare, there can be occasions that you will be required to work in the evening and possibly overnight. However, we operate a rota basis (provided 12 weeks in advance) that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. About the Role: As a PCO at our base, you'll work as part of crew to provide safe and secure court transportation & custody services. You'll collect detainees from prisons or police stations and transport them safely and securely to courts whilst ensuring the care of their physical and mental wellbeing. Once you arrive at court, you'll be responsible for every aspect of their care until it's time for them to return to custody or be released. Key duties include, accompanying defendants in court rooms and cells; searching property or people; ensuring food and drink is available and completing paperwork and data entry for the day. What you need to do the job! Our current PCO's come to us with different work & life experiences, what you've done before doesn't matter, what matters is that you're committed to making a difference to the lives of others - the rest you will learn during your 5 1/2-weeks training course and through our experienced colleagues. You'll need to hold a current driver's license, C1 License (valid CPC card desirable) / D License (with valid CPC card & Tacho Graph desirable). You must be reasonably fit and have good written and verbal communications skills, using those skills to manage and control all situations. Our roles would suit those who have a particular interest in criminology or psychology. Try our careers assistant tool to find out more: Careers Assistant Our Assessment Process: Briefing call to assess eligibility -> Competency based Virtual Interview -> short role-play and written exercise. Additional Information: All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 checks with Enhanced DBS (Adult & Child Barring) and satisfactory employment references. About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact . At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on to discuss. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £25,716.00-£33,116.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Work Location: In person
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Customer Service Officer tojoin our Liverpool office . You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits. Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions. Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world. Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located. As our Customer Service Officer, you will work closely with the Import Customer Service Senior / Import Manager, to support and implement improvements in relation to the quality and productivity of operations and customer service. This will need to be achieved through development of the customer service team, and ongoing review of core KPIs, processes and procedures. Your responsibilities as our Customer Service Officer will include: Customer satisfaction levels to be maintained/enhanced to ensure business is growing and cross-selling opportunities are created. Provide quality customer service skills via telephone, email and face-to-face. Deliver customer specific KPI targets to keep high levels of customer satisfaction Maintain thorough knowledge of internal/external systems (including logistic platforms) and services, as well as legislation & maritime regulations. Ensure proactive inter-departmental communication takes place to ensure quality service is provided to key customers. Develop a good rapport with trade, overseas agencies, suppliers and customers. To become our Customer Service Officer, you'll need: Background in shipping, customer service, logistics Conversant with CMA CGM (UK) SSL INEUR systems Good knowledge of Shipping process, procedures, rules & regulations Computer literate and capable of producing reports and analysis of data Educated to GCSE level or equivalent - Minimum grade C or equivalent in English an Mathematics (Essential) Courses in shipping - NVQ or equivalent (Preferred) In return, we will offer our Customer Service Officer: 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service plus additional day over Christmas period and the opportunity to buy/sell annual leave Discretionary annual bonus Enhanced pension scheme up to 15% total contribution Life assurance x4 Commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of Mental Health through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter Health plan including an Employee Assistance Programme Local and global development opportunities across 160 countries within the CMA CGM Group, including opportunities at our iconic Head Office tower in Marseille Hybrid Working Cycle to work scheme/ Season ticket loans Enhanced policies including Maternity & Paternity Employee recognition awards Considerable scope for personal and professional growth through the CMA CGM Academy Are you bold, imaginative, ready to take the initiative with integrity, and feel you are the right candidate for the Customer Service Officer role, please click 'apply' now! We would love to hear from you!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Customer Service Officer tojoin our Liverpool office . You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits. Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions. Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world. Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located. As our Customer Service Officer, you will work closely with the Import Customer Service Senior / Import Manager, to support and implement improvements in relation to the quality and productivity of operations and customer service. This will need to be achieved through development of the customer service team, and ongoing review of core KPIs, processes and procedures. Your responsibilities as our Customer Service Officer will include: Customer satisfaction levels to be maintained/enhanced to ensure business is growing and cross-selling opportunities are created. Provide quality customer service skills via telephone, email and face-to-face. Deliver customer specific KPI targets to keep high levels of customer satisfaction Maintain thorough knowledge of internal/external systems (including logistic platforms) and services, as well as legislation & maritime regulations. Ensure proactive inter-departmental communication takes place to ensure quality service is provided to key customers. Develop a good rapport with trade, overseas agencies, suppliers and customers. To become our Customer Service Officer, you'll need: Background in shipping, customer service, logistics Conversant with CMA CGM (UK) SSL INEUR systems Good knowledge of Shipping process, procedures, rules & regulations Computer literate and capable of producing reports and analysis of data Educated to GCSE level or equivalent - Minimum grade C or equivalent in English an Mathematics (Essential) Courses in shipping - NVQ or equivalent (Preferred) In return, we will offer our Customer Service Officer: 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service plus additional day over Christmas period and the opportunity to buy/sell annual leave Discretionary annual bonus Enhanced pension scheme up to 15% total contribution Life assurance x4 Commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of Mental Health through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter Health plan including an Employee Assistance Programme Local and global development opportunities across 160 countries within the CMA CGM Group, including opportunities at our iconic Head Office tower in Marseille Hybrid Working Cycle to work scheme/ Season ticket loans Enhanced policies including Maternity & Paternity Employee recognition awards Considerable scope for personal and professional growth through the CMA CGM Academy Are you bold, imaginative, ready to take the initiative with integrity, and feel you are the right candidate for the Customer Service Officer role, please click 'apply' now! We would love to hear from you!
The Collegiate Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly organised individual with strong interpersonal skills to support the finance team in delivering our Trust's Financial Strategy. The Finance Manager will be responsible for a number of areas including preparation of management accounts, monthly pension returns and quarterly VAT returns. In addition, the postholder will provide support to the Director of Finance and Chief Finance Officer and assist to establish a culture of 'best value'. This role provides an outstanding opportunity for an experienced finance professional to make a significant impact by strengthening the Trust's finance team and consequently, enabling an exceptional education for all. The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of accounting, financial planning and regulatory requirements. We would be delighted to receive an application from you if, upon consideration, you feel that this role and our Trust may be right for you. To apply, please submit an application via the TES portal, outlining your suitability for the post. If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact me at . I would be pleased to speak with you. Job Description Support the CFO and Director of Finance to deliver the Trust's finance strategy Preparation of monthly management accounts for each school and supporting the preparation of the Trust management accounts, including journal entries, reconciliation of control accounts and bank accounts Monitoring and analysis of income and expenditure Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for the Trust and Trust's subsidiary company Authorisation of weekly invoices and preparation for payment runs for each school Posting of credit card transactions and preparation of credit card reconciliations Monitoring and reconciliation of school trip funds Ensuring HR data is updated for payroll purposes and preparing monthly payroll reconciliations Preparing and submitting monthly Teachers Pension MCR Returns and LGPS Returns Dealing with payroll queries Assisting with preparing information required for internal and external audits and other reviews Supporting with finance queries at school level Other ad hoc duties as required by the CFO and Director of Finance The above is not an exhaustive list and the successful applicant may be required to carry out additional duties as required by the role.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
The Collegiate Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly organised individual with strong interpersonal skills to support the finance team in delivering our Trust's Financial Strategy. The Finance Manager will be responsible for a number of areas including preparation of management accounts, monthly pension returns and quarterly VAT returns. In addition, the postholder will provide support to the Director of Finance and Chief Finance Officer and assist to establish a culture of 'best value'. This role provides an outstanding opportunity for an experienced finance professional to make a significant impact by strengthening the Trust's finance team and consequently, enabling an exceptional education for all. The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of accounting, financial planning and regulatory requirements. We would be delighted to receive an application from you if, upon consideration, you feel that this role and our Trust may be right for you. To apply, please submit an application via the TES portal, outlining your suitability for the post. If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact me at . I would be pleased to speak with you. Job Description Support the CFO and Director of Finance to deliver the Trust's finance strategy Preparation of monthly management accounts for each school and supporting the preparation of the Trust management accounts, including journal entries, reconciliation of control accounts and bank accounts Monitoring and analysis of income and expenditure Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for the Trust and Trust's subsidiary company Authorisation of weekly invoices and preparation for payment runs for each school Posting of credit card transactions and preparation of credit card reconciliations Monitoring and reconciliation of school trip funds Ensuring HR data is updated for payroll purposes and preparing monthly payroll reconciliations Preparing and submitting monthly Teachers Pension MCR Returns and LGPS Returns Dealing with payroll queries Assisting with preparing information required for internal and external audits and other reviews Supporting with finance queries at school level Other ad hoc duties as required by the CFO and Director of Finance The above is not an exhaustive list and the successful applicant may be required to carry out additional duties as required by the role.