Want to join a high energy business packed with amazing people and energy, heaps of collaboration, creativity and fun? This is a business that truly values the people, everyone rolls their sleeves up and genuinely cares about supporting each other to reach high standards and be the best version of themselves. They are leading the way in supporting business owners to access their insurance requirements and use a world-class human service, smart technology, and data, coupled with tech-enabled experts to help match business owners with the best deals for their insurance. A business truly on a mission to change how small businesses can access their insurance, making it easier, clearer and more reassuring than ever. The goal is to become a major force in the UK SME insurance space and their significant growth plans clearly demonstrate this vision. Working in close partnership with the Head of Insurance Sales, this role is pivotal in driving technical controls and supporting the business development and trading growth of their Insurance business. You will be leading a team of 6 insurance professionals who are focused on ensuring the technical quality of the business that is being sold and ensuring that the highest professional standards are being set and maintained. Responsible for quality assurance of the business placement, this role will provide insight to the Insurer Panel Manager and feedback into the sales and customer services areas to continually improve business performance. You will be responsible for enhancing placement strategies alongside the trading and Panel Management teams to ensure to deliver solutions. With a collaborative approach, this role will be equally challenging and supportive in the drive to improve the quality, growth and trading performance of this business. The role will be accountable for the efficient delivery of the client and insurer outcomes alongside the trading teams including the processes delivered through our supporting third parties. Day to day Responsibilities: Own the placement strategy, approach, and adherence within the Sales team to help maximise customer, insurer and company outcomes. Define and own the technical reviews to ensure good customer and insurer outcomes are achieved within the business. Ensure that necessary policies and standards for service quality are set, maintained and compliance of those standards are achieved. Refine and monitor sales performance KPI including sales, conversion, technical compliance and appropriate validation of the quote and define remedial actions where performance falls below expectation. Review client documentation to ensure that the information presented is comprehensive/accurate to support the quoting process. Manage the training delivery and ensure technical standards are achieved within the team/business. Review and assess technical product wordings to ensure these are appropriate to the requirements of the target markets of the business. Liaise with insurers on non-standard cases; advising, investigating and resolving queries Act as a 'subject matter expert' referral point for more junior members of the team, providing technical input and expertise to ensure that actions/decisions taken are appropriate. Support the plans for fees and charges and ensure that these align to regulatory requirements and to business plans. Respond to market and third-party queries as appropriate. Rigorously assess the risks and opportunities with developing new opportunities using data analysis, research and team input. Ensure that all activities undertaken are compliant with current regulatory and internal standards You'll be able to demonstrate your: Proven experience of working within an operations or technical function within an insurance company is essential - ideally within Underwriting or Broking. Proven experience in placing and assessing placement of Commercial Insurance, ideally within the SME space and ensuring technical/quality controls and assessments are in place. Understanding of cash collection, client invoicing and general insurance accounting would be beneficial - Experience of P&L ownership would also be beneficial Proven business development and analytic experience in Commercial Insurance. Good understanding of the relevant regulatory environments and their requirements Sound understanding of general and legal principles of insurance. Consistent record of supporting teams to deliver high levels of client service. Strong experience of training/mentoring more junior members of staff is desirable Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Want to join a high energy business packed with amazing people and energy, heaps of collaboration, creativity and fun? This is a business that truly values the people, everyone rolls their sleeves up and genuinely cares about supporting each other to reach high standards and be the best version of themselves. They are leading the way in supporting business owners to access their insurance requirements and use a world-class human service, smart technology, and data, coupled with tech-enabled experts to help match business owners with the best deals for their insurance. A business truly on a mission to change how small businesses can access their insurance, making it easier, clearer and more reassuring than ever. The goal is to become a major force in the UK SME insurance space and their significant growth plans clearly demonstrate this vision. Working in close partnership with the Head of Insurance Sales, this role is pivotal in driving technical controls and supporting the business development and trading growth of their Insurance business. You will be leading a team of 6 insurance professionals who are focused on ensuring the technical quality of the business that is being sold and ensuring that the highest professional standards are being set and maintained. Responsible for quality assurance of the business placement, this role will provide insight to the Insurer Panel Manager and feedback into the sales and customer services areas to continually improve business performance. You will be responsible for enhancing placement strategies alongside the trading and Panel Management teams to ensure to deliver solutions. With a collaborative approach, this role will be equally challenging and supportive in the drive to improve the quality, growth and trading performance of this business. The role will be accountable for the efficient delivery of the client and insurer outcomes alongside the trading teams including the processes delivered through our supporting third parties. Day to day Responsibilities: Own the placement strategy, approach, and adherence within the Sales team to help maximise customer, insurer and company outcomes. Define and own the technical reviews to ensure good customer and insurer outcomes are achieved within the business. Ensure that necessary policies and standards for service quality are set, maintained and compliance of those standards are achieved. Refine and monitor sales performance KPI including sales, conversion, technical compliance and appropriate validation of the quote and define remedial actions where performance falls below expectation. Review client documentation to ensure that the information presented is comprehensive/accurate to support the quoting process. Manage the training delivery and ensure technical standards are achieved within the team/business. Review and assess technical product wordings to ensure these are appropriate to the requirements of the target markets of the business. Liaise with insurers on non-standard cases; advising, investigating and resolving queries Act as a 'subject matter expert' referral point for more junior members of the team, providing technical input and expertise to ensure that actions/decisions taken are appropriate. Support the plans for fees and charges and ensure that these align to regulatory requirements and to business plans. Respond to market and third-party queries as appropriate. Rigorously assess the risks and opportunities with developing new opportunities using data analysis, research and team input. Ensure that all activities undertaken are compliant with current regulatory and internal standards You'll be able to demonstrate your: Proven experience of working within an operations or technical function within an insurance company is essential - ideally within Underwriting or Broking. Proven experience in placing and assessing placement of Commercial Insurance, ideally within the SME space and ensuring technical/quality controls and assessments are in place. Understanding of cash collection, client invoicing and general insurance accounting would be beneficial - Experience of P&L ownership would also be beneficial Proven business development and analytic experience in Commercial Insurance. Good understanding of the relevant regulatory environments and their requirements Sound understanding of general and legal principles of insurance. Consistent record of supporting teams to deliver high levels of client service. Strong experience of training/mentoring more junior members of staff is desirable Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
Data Integrity Analyst - Insurance Permanent Based in London Hybrid role £50,000-£55,000 per annum + bonus and benefits The role: Coordination and management of key regulatory activities (operational) Support the business in the identification of data deficiencies and their proposed solutions Promote the use of DQPro to the wider business to support data quality initiatives Work closely with Senior/Management, Senior Data Integrity Analyst, Data Analyst and respective business areas to implement change effectively Provide detailed research, recommendations, and high-quality analytics to support key data and operational initiatives To be the main point of contact for all e-trading matters for internal stakeholders Support the Data Integrity Manager and Head of Data with data initiatives and strategic projects The requirements: Ability to analyse and interrogate data Experience managing or producing regulatory reporting Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple initiatives Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders Clear demonstration of adherence to strict legal/regulatory deadlines Knowledge of Insurance and London Markets practices, including legal and regulatory requirements Strong communication skills Ability to present options with benefit and risks to wider business groups Drive change initiatives, proven background in delivering business change successfully Able to work independently and as a member of a high performing team to accomplish goals and objectives Experience working with DQPro and JIRA is preferred Strong writing skills - formal documentation, business proposals, memo's Good knowledge of Microsoft systems - intermediate/advanced in Excel Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Data Integrity Analyst - Insurance Permanent Based in London Hybrid role £50,000-£55,000 per annum + bonus and benefits The role: Coordination and management of key regulatory activities (operational) Support the business in the identification of data deficiencies and their proposed solutions Promote the use of DQPro to the wider business to support data quality initiatives Work closely with Senior/Management, Senior Data Integrity Analyst, Data Analyst and respective business areas to implement change effectively Provide detailed research, recommendations, and high-quality analytics to support key data and operational initiatives To be the main point of contact for all e-trading matters for internal stakeholders Support the Data Integrity Manager and Head of Data with data initiatives and strategic projects The requirements: Ability to analyse and interrogate data Experience managing or producing regulatory reporting Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple initiatives Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders Clear demonstration of adherence to strict legal/regulatory deadlines Knowledge of Insurance and London Markets practices, including legal and regulatory requirements Strong communication skills Ability to present options with benefit and risks to wider business groups Drive change initiatives, proven background in delivering business change successfully Able to work independently and as a member of a high performing team to accomplish goals and objectives Experience working with DQPro and JIRA is preferred Strong writing skills - formal documentation, business proposals, memo's Good knowledge of Microsoft systems - intermediate/advanced in Excel Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide! Flexible Working At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle. Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Systems Engineer to join Ultra Maritime SMaP (UK) based in Loudwater, High Wycombe in the Weapon Interfacing Equipment (WIE) team. This role would be ideal for an experienced systems engineer to support new design work and support existing products. The Systems Engineering function in Ultra provides expertise to all projects through the bid and full development lifecycle. It ensures that both project and statutory requirements are met and works to improve the effectiveness of the systems design function within the company. It is responsible for the system architecture and integration of the solution. It is responsible for design for cost and design for manufacture. A Systems Engineer may also be required to undertake roles such as Project Engineering Lead, Work Package Manager or Lab Manager for which support development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m. Key responsibilities Develop technical solutions to large and complex engineering problems, following Systems Engineering processes, to ensure customer requirements are satisfied. Develop Systems Engineering artefacts, as required, across the product development lifecycle, to result in a positive project outcome. Provide technical direction and exert technical influence across one or more projects, such that the optimal approach, architecture, design, and implementation are selected. Responsible for the design, development and delivery of Systems Engineering artefacts for one or more projects to ensure high quality deliverables. Work closely with the system, hardware and software departments to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence. Plan, co-ordinate and present at internal and external design reviews, to senior management and customers, to ensure a successful event. Actively contribute to and/or lead defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost. Manage customers and external suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed processes and achievement of project objectives. Generate and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards. Work closely with project management and engineering project leads to create proposals that drive down project costs and increase margin. Estimate time and effort required for systems activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence. Reviews and approves technical documents; chairs technical reviews for significant deliverables. Explains technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Provide supervision/mentoring to less senior members of the team. Personal attributes and skills Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. Experience and a full understanding of Systems Engineering, the V-Model and associated processes/lifecycle. Experience of developing high quality requirements and establishing a fully compliant systems design. Experience in writing high quality technical documentation and the formal technical review of such material. Experience of JAMA and hands-on development of either hardware, software or firmware development, particularly in an embedded environment. Please note the successful candidate must be able to obtain relevant security vetting level status required for the role. Relocation Support Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines. Nationality Requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers. Diverse & Inclusive Employer Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide! Flexible Working At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle. Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Systems Engineer to join Ultra Maritime SMaP (UK) based in Loudwater, High Wycombe in the Weapon Interfacing Equipment (WIE) team. This role would be ideal for an experienced systems engineer to support new design work and support existing products. The Systems Engineering function in Ultra provides expertise to all projects through the bid and full development lifecycle. It ensures that both project and statutory requirements are met and works to improve the effectiveness of the systems design function within the company. It is responsible for the system architecture and integration of the solution. It is responsible for design for cost and design for manufacture. A Systems Engineer may also be required to undertake roles such as Project Engineering Lead, Work Package Manager or Lab Manager for which support development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m. Key responsibilities Develop technical solutions to large and complex engineering problems, following Systems Engineering processes, to ensure customer requirements are satisfied. Develop Systems Engineering artefacts, as required, across the product development lifecycle, to result in a positive project outcome. Provide technical direction and exert technical influence across one or more projects, such that the optimal approach, architecture, design, and implementation are selected. Responsible for the design, development and delivery of Systems Engineering artefacts for one or more projects to ensure high quality deliverables. Work closely with the system, hardware and software departments to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence. Plan, co-ordinate and present at internal and external design reviews, to senior management and customers, to ensure a successful event. Actively contribute to and/or lead defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost. Manage customers and external suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed processes and achievement of project objectives. Generate and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards. Work closely with project management and engineering project leads to create proposals that drive down project costs and increase margin. Estimate time and effort required for systems activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence. Reviews and approves technical documents; chairs technical reviews for significant deliverables. Explains technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Provide supervision/mentoring to less senior members of the team. Personal attributes and skills Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. Experience and a full understanding of Systems Engineering, the V-Model and associated processes/lifecycle. Experience of developing high quality requirements and establishing a fully compliant systems design. Experience in writing high quality technical documentation and the formal technical review of such material. Experience of JAMA and hands-on development of either hardware, software or firmware development, particularly in an embedded environment. Please note the successful candidate must be able to obtain relevant security vetting level status required for the role. Relocation Support Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines. Nationality Requirements Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers. Diverse & Inclusive Employer Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
Mechanical Project Engineer - Chemical sector - Wigan based - £40000 - £50000 PROJECT ENGINEER - JOB DESCRIPTION A project engineer's job profile is to plan and implement mechanical projects at 2 chemical manufacturing sites. They generate proposals and establish project goals in collaboration with the organisation's management. In addition to carrying out the work within the budget, they are also responsible for suggesting changes if they believe they need to be made and keeping stakeholders up to date with progress. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROJECT ENGINEER Manage all phases of projects, including engineering design, procurement, planning, installation, evaluation. Create designs to solve specific issues, including creating equipment specifications. Develop a plan for each project that includes its requirements, cost and timings. Identify, plan and manage required resources, which may include external contractors. Identify and manage potential risks in the project. Deliver projects on time, in budget and to the required quality. Change requests must be explained in an understandable, clear, and focused manner. Identify risk assessment requirements and participate in these as needed. Analyse tasks concerning the project schedule. Contribute to the verification and signing off of designs. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities. Participate in a variety of meetings and follow up/communicate instructions. Create and/or update engineering drawings as required, such as isometrics. Ensure compliance with codes, policies, practices, specifications, performance standards and other aspects of the project. Any duties as specified by a Senior Manager. What you'll need to succeed - Around 5 years mechanical project engineering experience - Technically proficient in mechanical design and maintenance of equipment such as agitators, reactors and pumps - Good working knowledge of the chemical industry, including agitated semi batch reactors - Management systems such as permit to work, management of change and lockout - tagout What you'll get in return Salary in the region of £50000 plus BUPA, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 8am - 4pm hours. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 18, 2024
Full time
Mechanical Project Engineer - Chemical sector - Wigan based - £40000 - £50000 PROJECT ENGINEER - JOB DESCRIPTION A project engineer's job profile is to plan and implement mechanical projects at 2 chemical manufacturing sites. They generate proposals and establish project goals in collaboration with the organisation's management. In addition to carrying out the work within the budget, they are also responsible for suggesting changes if they believe they need to be made and keeping stakeholders up to date with progress. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROJECT ENGINEER Manage all phases of projects, including engineering design, procurement, planning, installation, evaluation. Create designs to solve specific issues, including creating equipment specifications. Develop a plan for each project that includes its requirements, cost and timings. Identify, plan and manage required resources, which may include external contractors. Identify and manage potential risks in the project. Deliver projects on time, in budget and to the required quality. Change requests must be explained in an understandable, clear, and focused manner. Identify risk assessment requirements and participate in these as needed. Analyse tasks concerning the project schedule. Contribute to the verification and signing off of designs. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities. Participate in a variety of meetings and follow up/communicate instructions. Create and/or update engineering drawings as required, such as isometrics. Ensure compliance with codes, policies, practices, specifications, performance standards and other aspects of the project. Any duties as specified by a Senior Manager. What you'll need to succeed - Around 5 years mechanical project engineering experience - Technically proficient in mechanical design and maintenance of equipment such as agitators, reactors and pumps - Good working knowledge of the chemical industry, including agitated semi batch reactors - Management systems such as permit to work, management of change and lockout - tagout What you'll get in return Salary in the region of £50000 plus BUPA, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 8am - 4pm hours. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £68,000 - £92,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Technical Lead to spearhead our COE service capabilities, guiding on platform enablement and adoption strategy, shaping our platform roadmap, and evaluating and implementing new service component capabilities to create the foundational services upon which projects/squads can develop their solutions. You will work closely with our Microsoft fast-track advisors, 3rd party partners and our platform service teams to safeguard service effectiveness and coordinate evergreen strategy and the introduction of new Power Platform service components and capabilities in line with our wider Microsoft ecosystem controls. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing As custodian of our Power Platform component register and technical service capabilities, you will be responsible for safeguarding platform adoption, maintaining our governance controls and enforcing standards and best practice across our pro-dev and citizen-dev communities. Working collaboratively with COE leadership to develop and implement a platform enablement and adoption strategy for the Power Platform, incorporating evergreen requirements as well as COE approved design patterns. Working with our COE SMEs to build foundational service components to support new service design patterns and evergreen capabilities to enable projects/squads to develop on these. Working collaboratively with SMEs from Microsoft, our 3rd party partners and from within the business to assess evergreen change for the Power Platform, identifying and impact assessing changes to key service components in-use and where applicable, forming an implementation plan to test these ahead of general release. This includes the Microsoft Wave Releases and product specific updates. Providing technical oversight of our platform operations, including capacity management, service management, environment management, user and licensing management and security controls. Acting as a gatekeeper and safety-net for our Power Platform service, supporting COE leadership by proactively identifying risks and issues and intervening to prevent problems before they happen. Working with the COE team to document standards and best practices for adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services, ensuring all documentation is accurate, consistent and up-to-date and in line with latest features and best-practice guidance from Microsoft. Leading and mentoring COE colleagues to support their development and to advance collective skills and capabilities within the COE. We need you to have Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power BI, preferably in a Technical Lead or Solution Architect role. Extensive knowledge and experience in applying best practices and standards for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and performant solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform, with a deep understanding of its capabilities and limitations and how to leverage them to meet business requirements. Knowledge and experience in designing, implementing and managing complex Power Platform environment strategies to support coexistence and effective route-to-live, preferably using automated pipeline deployment via Azure DevOps. Knowledge and experience implementing the many integration options and methods for connecting the Microsoft Power Platform with other Microsoft and 3rd party services and data sources, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience performing in a Centre Of Excellence role, ideally in a Microsoft Power Platform capacity. Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. 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May 18, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £68,000 - £92,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Technical Lead to spearhead our COE service capabilities, guiding on platform enablement and adoption strategy, shaping our platform roadmap, and evaluating and implementing new service component capabilities to create the foundational services upon which projects/squads can develop their solutions. You will work closely with our Microsoft fast-track advisors, 3rd party partners and our platform service teams to safeguard service effectiveness and coordinate evergreen strategy and the introduction of new Power Platform service components and capabilities in line with our wider Microsoft ecosystem controls. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing As custodian of our Power Platform component register and technical service capabilities, you will be responsible for safeguarding platform adoption, maintaining our governance controls and enforcing standards and best practice across our pro-dev and citizen-dev communities. Working collaboratively with COE leadership to develop and implement a platform enablement and adoption strategy for the Power Platform, incorporating evergreen requirements as well as COE approved design patterns. Working with our COE SMEs to build foundational service components to support new service design patterns and evergreen capabilities to enable projects/squads to develop on these. Working collaboratively with SMEs from Microsoft, our 3rd party partners and from within the business to assess evergreen change for the Power Platform, identifying and impact assessing changes to key service components in-use and where applicable, forming an implementation plan to test these ahead of general release. This includes the Microsoft Wave Releases and product specific updates. Providing technical oversight of our platform operations, including capacity management, service management, environment management, user and licensing management and security controls. Acting as a gatekeeper and safety-net for our Power Platform service, supporting COE leadership by proactively identifying risks and issues and intervening to prevent problems before they happen. Working with the COE team to document standards and best practices for adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services, ensuring all documentation is accurate, consistent and up-to-date and in line with latest features and best-practice guidance from Microsoft. Leading and mentoring COE colleagues to support their development and to advance collective skills and capabilities within the COE. We need you to have Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power BI, preferably in a Technical Lead or Solution Architect role. Extensive knowledge and experience in applying best practices and standards for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and performant solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform, with a deep understanding of its capabilities and limitations and how to leverage them to meet business requirements. Knowledge and experience in designing, implementing and managing complex Power Platform environment strategies to support coexistence and effective route-to-live, preferably using automated pipeline deployment via Azure DevOps. Knowledge and experience implementing the many integration options and methods for connecting the Microsoft Power Platform with other Microsoft and 3rd party services and data sources, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience performing in a Centre Of Excellence role, ideally in a Microsoft Power Platform capacity. Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £68,000 - £90,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Senior Solution Designer to lead our COE design advisory and assurance services, guiding colleagues and project teams/squads on Power Platform best practice, design/development standards and alignment to strategic architecture. You will evaluate and approve design proposals, facilitate COE assurance review forums, and represent the COE in formal design boards. You will work closely with our Microsoft fast-track advisors, 3rd party partners, enterprise architecture and solution design community to determine and shape best practices and design standards. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing Working directly with our Enterprise Architecture leads to inform strategic architecture for the Power Platform and translate this into design patterns for solution designers across our tribes/projects. Working collaboratively with SMEs from Microsoft, our 3rd party partners and from within the business to shape solution ideas and determine approved patterns for the adoption and implementation of Power Platform solutions and services. Reviewing and impact assessing all Power Platform design submissions to ratify compliance with reference architecture and COE approved design patterns, with decision making authority on approval to proceed to build. Working with colleagues and projects/squads to provide SME advice during project initiation and ideation, guiding them on best practice, standards and what to consider as part of the design assurance process. Represent COE in technical governance forums, providing advice, feedback and decisions in relation to adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services. Acting as a gatekeeper and safety-net for our Power Platform service, supporting COE leadership by proactively identifying risks and issues and intervening to prevent problems before they happen. Working with the COE team to document standards and best practices for adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services, ensuring all documentation is accurate, consistent and up-to-date and in line with latest features and best-practice guidance from Microsoft. Leading and mentoring COE colleagues to support their development and to advance collective skills and capabilities within the COE. We need you to have Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power BI, preferably in a Solution Architect or Solution Designer role. Knowledge and experience in applying best practices and standards for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and performant solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform. Extensive knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the Microsoft Power Platform and how to leverage them to meet business requirements. Knowledge and experience implementing the many integration options and methods for connecting the Microsoft Power Platform with other Microsoft and 3rd party services and data sources, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience performing in a Centre Of Excellence role, ideally in a Microsoft Power Platform capacity. Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
May 18, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £68,000 - £90,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Senior Solution Designer to lead our COE design advisory and assurance services, guiding colleagues and project teams/squads on Power Platform best practice, design/development standards and alignment to strategic architecture. You will evaluate and approve design proposals, facilitate COE assurance review forums, and represent the COE in formal design boards. You will work closely with our Microsoft fast-track advisors, 3rd party partners, enterprise architecture and solution design community to determine and shape best practices and design standards. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing Working directly with our Enterprise Architecture leads to inform strategic architecture for the Power Platform and translate this into design patterns for solution designers across our tribes/projects. Working collaboratively with SMEs from Microsoft, our 3rd party partners and from within the business to shape solution ideas and determine approved patterns for the adoption and implementation of Power Platform solutions and services. Reviewing and impact assessing all Power Platform design submissions to ratify compliance with reference architecture and COE approved design patterns, with decision making authority on approval to proceed to build. Working with colleagues and projects/squads to provide SME advice during project initiation and ideation, guiding them on best practice, standards and what to consider as part of the design assurance process. Represent COE in technical governance forums, providing advice, feedback and decisions in relation to adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services. Acting as a gatekeeper and safety-net for our Power Platform service, supporting COE leadership by proactively identifying risks and issues and intervening to prevent problems before they happen. Working with the COE team to document standards and best practices for adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services, ensuring all documentation is accurate, consistent and up-to-date and in line with latest features and best-practice guidance from Microsoft. Leading and mentoring COE colleagues to support their development and to advance collective skills and capabilities within the COE. We need you to have Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power BI, preferably in a Solution Architect or Solution Designer role. Knowledge and experience in applying best practices and standards for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and performant solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform. Extensive knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the Microsoft Power Platform and how to leverage them to meet business requirements. Knowledge and experience implementing the many integration options and methods for connecting the Microsoft Power Platform with other Microsoft and 3rd party services and data sources, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience performing in a Centre Of Excellence role, ideally in a Microsoft Power Platform capacity. Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Salary: £46,280 - £48,000 Contract term: Permanent, full-time Location: Hybrid - Whitechapel, London (expected 2 days per week in office) Closing date: 10th June 2024, 9am The role The communications manager will play a central role in enhancing B Lab UK's credibility by leveraging our corporate milestones, data, insights, partnerships and public affairs work to reach priority audiences. You will work closely with our campaigns team to influence policymakers and develop thought-leadership to make a compelling case for an alternative to business as usual. You will be responsible for overseeing and optimising B Lab UK's press office function, including monitoring and responding to reputational risk across the B Corp movement. Primary responsibilities Drive the delivery of core components of the communication strategy, specifically owning our corporate communications, press office and acting as the first port of call for media issues management Developing and owning media strategies to increase the organisation's influence, build understanding of evolving standards and support our policy and public affairs ambitions. Lead B Lab UK's thought leadership agenda to raise the leadership team and organisation's profile and establish us as a leader in economic systems change Establish and leverage relationships with key journalists, aligned organisations and B Lab UK partners Line-manage members of the communications team, including the communications coordinator and leading the communications internship programme Procure and manage the day to day business of external communications providers (agency/freelance), monitoring and managing budgets, timelines and deliverables Collaborate with managers across the organisation, leading on cross-organisational projects where necessary Collaborate with B Lab network counterparts, ensuring UK communications plans align with B Lab Global and other regions Promote a respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment Skills and experience Experience writing briefs and procuring and managing agencies People management experience within the communications specialism A strong news sense and prior experience of delivering media relations campaigns or developing news stories Excellent written and oral communications skills, enjoying writing opinion pieces and developing thought-leadership alongside senior leaders Experience contributing to crisis communications processes and responses A good understanding, interest or experience in the UK public affairs environment Confident and inclusive team manager, taking a coaching attitude to upskill others What we give you Purpose-driven work supporting B Lab UK's mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good Hybrid and flexible working, we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working Flexible working hours (based around core working hours) Opportunity to work 4 days a week An excellent range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance, private medical and dental cover, generous pension scheme, annual wellbeing allowance, carers policy, volunteering days among other benefits An open, inclusive and collaborative working environment The office is closed over Christmas with no need to use your holiday entitlement We invest in professional development and have an open working environment giving you exposure to learn and develop in your career
May 18, 2024
Full time
Salary: £46,280 - £48,000 Contract term: Permanent, full-time Location: Hybrid - Whitechapel, London (expected 2 days per week in office) Closing date: 10th June 2024, 9am The role The communications manager will play a central role in enhancing B Lab UK's credibility by leveraging our corporate milestones, data, insights, partnerships and public affairs work to reach priority audiences. You will work closely with our campaigns team to influence policymakers and develop thought-leadership to make a compelling case for an alternative to business as usual. You will be responsible for overseeing and optimising B Lab UK's press office function, including monitoring and responding to reputational risk across the B Corp movement. Primary responsibilities Drive the delivery of core components of the communication strategy, specifically owning our corporate communications, press office and acting as the first port of call for media issues management Developing and owning media strategies to increase the organisation's influence, build understanding of evolving standards and support our policy and public affairs ambitions. Lead B Lab UK's thought leadership agenda to raise the leadership team and organisation's profile and establish us as a leader in economic systems change Establish and leverage relationships with key journalists, aligned organisations and B Lab UK partners Line-manage members of the communications team, including the communications coordinator and leading the communications internship programme Procure and manage the day to day business of external communications providers (agency/freelance), monitoring and managing budgets, timelines and deliverables Collaborate with managers across the organisation, leading on cross-organisational projects where necessary Collaborate with B Lab network counterparts, ensuring UK communications plans align with B Lab Global and other regions Promote a respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment Skills and experience Experience writing briefs and procuring and managing agencies People management experience within the communications specialism A strong news sense and prior experience of delivering media relations campaigns or developing news stories Excellent written and oral communications skills, enjoying writing opinion pieces and developing thought-leadership alongside senior leaders Experience contributing to crisis communications processes and responses A good understanding, interest or experience in the UK public affairs environment Confident and inclusive team manager, taking a coaching attitude to upskill others What we give you Purpose-driven work supporting B Lab UK's mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good Hybrid and flexible working, we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working Flexible working hours (based around core working hours) Opportunity to work 4 days a week An excellent range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance, private medical and dental cover, generous pension scheme, annual wellbeing allowance, carers policy, volunteering days among other benefits An open, inclusive and collaborative working environment The office is closed over Christmas with no need to use your holiday entitlement We invest in professional development and have an open working environment giving you exposure to learn and develop in your career
Senior Project Manager Our client, a leading Engineering Design House, is looking to appoint a Project/Senior Project Manager to their already well established team. Based in Teesside, but working on Projects throughout the UK, they are seeking a highly motivated and well rounded Project Manager to assist with multiple projects simultaneously. Role Responsibilities Responsible for the Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) aspects of the Project. Conducting Contract Review and Project Start Meetings. Producing and Maintaining the Project Quality Plan Producing and Maintaining the Project Design Programme Responsible for compliance with specified standards, statutory requirements and procedures. Interdiscipline Client & Vendor Engineering Co-ordination & Liaison. Organising & chairing 30%, 60% & 90% model reviews, minuting & ensuring actions are closed out. Attending Design Stage 1, 2 & 3 risk reviews & ensuring actions are closed out. Attending Project Risk Reviews Ensuring "Designer" competencies are in place as defined by the CDM Regulations. Liaising with Engineering Managers to ensure the correct resources are allocated as per the agreed manning histogram. Controlling engineering output (deliverables) against the agreed scope of work & ensuring delivery as per the project schedule. Endorsing weekly engineering timesheets, ensuring weekly progress reporting is completed in a timely manner and reviewing engineering progress reports prior to issue. Raising scope changes when necessary & compiling manhour estimates for the scope changes. Compiling weekly & monthly project progress reports. Working to the project quality plan & BMS procedures. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Chartered Engineer status/degree or equivalent in any Engineering subject or technical ability and experience commensurate with Graduate Engineer of the same age. Extensive experience in industry including management and control of large scale projects. General knowledge of contract conditions and commercial procedures together with experience in negotiations of such matters. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Project Manager Our client, a leading Engineering Design House, is looking to appoint a Project/Senior Project Manager to their already well established team. Based in Teesside, but working on Projects throughout the UK, they are seeking a highly motivated and well rounded Project Manager to assist with multiple projects simultaneously. Role Responsibilities Responsible for the Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) aspects of the Project. Conducting Contract Review and Project Start Meetings. Producing and Maintaining the Project Quality Plan Producing and Maintaining the Project Design Programme Responsible for compliance with specified standards, statutory requirements and procedures. Interdiscipline Client & Vendor Engineering Co-ordination & Liaison. Organising & chairing 30%, 60% & 90% model reviews, minuting & ensuring actions are closed out. Attending Design Stage 1, 2 & 3 risk reviews & ensuring actions are closed out. Attending Project Risk Reviews Ensuring "Designer" competencies are in place as defined by the CDM Regulations. Liaising with Engineering Managers to ensure the correct resources are allocated as per the agreed manning histogram. Controlling engineering output (deliverables) against the agreed scope of work & ensuring delivery as per the project schedule. Endorsing weekly engineering timesheets, ensuring weekly progress reporting is completed in a timely manner and reviewing engineering progress reports prior to issue. Raising scope changes when necessary & compiling manhour estimates for the scope changes. Compiling weekly & monthly project progress reports. Working to the project quality plan & BMS procedures. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Chartered Engineer status/degree or equivalent in any Engineering subject or technical ability and experience commensurate with Graduate Engineer of the same age. Extensive experience in industry including management and control of large scale projects. General knowledge of contract conditions and commercial procedures together with experience in negotiations of such matters. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Senior Manager / Associate Director in the Financial Services Advisory team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of Financial Services and Corporate clients providing Treasury advisory and internal audit services. It is expected that you will get involved in treasury advisory reviews such as benchmarking, process improvement and treasury system implementations. The role will play an active part in business development, will lead the planning and delivery of engagements supervising more junior members of the team and sometimes directly involved in more complex assignments. You will play an important role in identifying opportunities, developing and maintaining deep client relationships and in developing members of the BDO team to facilitate the future growth of this business area. You will be seen as a subject matter expert in treasury management with a proven track record and experience that allows you to provide insight and add value. You'll be someone with Strong experience in treasury management in Financial Services and / or Corporates, including experience of leading teams and delivering treasury process and system improvements. Ideally this will be combined with prior experience in professional services. Excellent knowledge of the Financial Services sector, corporate governance, and the UK regulatory environment Experience in delivering advisory and internal audit engagements and the associated methodology and techniques including planning, fieldwork and reporting Recognised treasury, accountancy or internal audit professional qualifications and/or memberships i.e. ACT, ICAEW, CIMA, CIIA, ACCA etc. Strong written / communication skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders Strong leadership skills Tangible experience of business development You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Senior Manager / Associate Director in the Financial Services Advisory team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of Financial Services and Corporate clients providing Treasury advisory and internal audit services. It is expected that you will get involved in treasury advisory reviews such as benchmarking, process improvement and treasury system implementations. The role will play an active part in business development, will lead the planning and delivery of engagements supervising more junior members of the team and sometimes directly involved in more complex assignments. You will play an important role in identifying opportunities, developing and maintaining deep client relationships and in developing members of the BDO team to facilitate the future growth of this business area. You will be seen as a subject matter expert in treasury management with a proven track record and experience that allows you to provide insight and add value. You'll be someone with Strong experience in treasury management in Financial Services and / or Corporates, including experience of leading teams and delivering treasury process and system improvements. Ideally this will be combined with prior experience in professional services. Excellent knowledge of the Financial Services sector, corporate governance, and the UK regulatory environment Experience in delivering advisory and internal audit engagements and the associated methodology and techniques including planning, fieldwork and reporting Recognised treasury, accountancy or internal audit professional qualifications and/or memberships i.e. ACT, ICAEW, CIMA, CIIA, ACCA etc. Strong written / communication skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders Strong leadership skills Tangible experience of business development You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better
Senior Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor Your new company A global heavy engineering company in Co Antrim currently experiencing growth and expansion. The company design and manufactures top quality engineering products and distributes on a global scale. They would be one of the top companies in NI and a very sought-after place to work. Due to the continued success of the business, they have a requirement to expand the H&S team. Your new role As the Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor, you will assist various departmental managers with HSE tasks to ensure company compliance for the site, ensuring managers are proactive and create a positive culture in accordance with the business aims. You will work with various teams to help develop line management capability and the implementation of good people management practices, providing advice and support on complex matters. You will report into the Operations Manager and there is one other H&S person in your team. Hours of work: Choice of 4 longer days or 4.5 days a week. What you'll need to succeed NEBOSH General Cert in Health & Safety or Similar Working knowledge of various Risk Assessments Knowledge of current Legislation in relation to Health, Safety and Environment. What you'll get in return The Company offers Competitive salaries Advancement opportunities Full range of benefits Westfield health care for you and your dependents Contributory pension scheme Life assurance cover Employee stock purchase plan Access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor Your new company A global heavy engineering company in Co Antrim currently experiencing growth and expansion. The company design and manufactures top quality engineering products and distributes on a global scale. They would be one of the top companies in NI and a very sought-after place to work. Due to the continued success of the business, they have a requirement to expand the H&S team. Your new role As the Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor, you will assist various departmental managers with HSE tasks to ensure company compliance for the site, ensuring managers are proactive and create a positive culture in accordance with the business aims. You will work with various teams to help develop line management capability and the implementation of good people management practices, providing advice and support on complex matters. You will report into the Operations Manager and there is one other H&S person in your team. Hours of work: Choice of 4 longer days or 4.5 days a week. What you'll need to succeed NEBOSH General Cert in Health & Safety or Similar Working knowledge of various Risk Assessments Knowledge of current Legislation in relation to Health, Safety and Environment. What you'll get in return The Company offers Competitive salaries Advancement opportunities Full range of benefits Westfield health care for you and your dependents Contributory pension scheme Life assurance cover Employee stock purchase plan Access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Global Immigration Senior Manager - London Ref No: AS/78263/GM Job Type: Permanent Location: EMEA - Remote Role Salary: (phone number removed) + Bonus + Benefits Start Date: ASAP Contact Name: Andy Shaw Contact Company: JAM Recruitment This global multinational is looking for a confident client-facing immigration professional, with strong technical and inter-personal skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of Global Immigration Specialists advising corporate clients regarding all global immigration issues. The Role: The Global Immigration Senior Manager will be responsible for but not limited to the following: Lead global engagements including compliance engagements and consulting engagements. Overseeing service delivery including writing and signing off advice, adhering to SLAs and KPIs, reviewing casework on an as needed basis. Advising on complex global immigration issues Supporting the team with complex issues including escalations, delivering solutions and viable options. Identifying opportunities to solve clients' problems and improve client service delivery. Participating in client proposals and presentations, identifying and maximise new opportunities. General management: monitoring team members' performance, identifying the team's training, development and staffing requirements, ensuring the team receives sufficient support and coaching. Taking on a Performance Manager role and contributing to the team's overall development. Provision of support and assistance to the Director in relation to team, client service and financial strategies. Risk and Finances: Leading on Risk Management for the Team, overseeing new client onboarding, scoping services, contracting, pricing, overseeing all aspects of financial management. The Person: - This is a growing team, and the role will suit an ambitious and highly experienced immigration professional with the desire and ability to play a significant leadership role in continuing that growth. - There will be an expectation that the successful applicant will help promote the team's work through participating in team and company events, giving internal and external presentations, and producing articles for publication. - The successful applicant will demonstrate a high level of business acumen both in terms of commercial analysis and current trends. - Produce consistently high-quality work within demanding time frames but will not be afraid to challenge the status quo in the spirit of continuous improvement and raising the bar on personal and team performance. - The successful applicant will have a proven track record across the breadth of global corporate immigration work. APPLY NOW: Please forward your CV or call Andy Shaw on (phone number removed) including: FaceTime, Skype, WhatsApp or Messenger. JAM Global Mobility Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Should this position not meet what you are looking for, please forward to someone you feel may be interested in this position. JAM Recruitment is acting as an employment agency with regards to this position. View our latest jobs today on our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn
May 18, 2024
Full time
Global Immigration Senior Manager - London Ref No: AS/78263/GM Job Type: Permanent Location: EMEA - Remote Role Salary: (phone number removed) + Bonus + Benefits Start Date: ASAP Contact Name: Andy Shaw Contact Company: JAM Recruitment This global multinational is looking for a confident client-facing immigration professional, with strong technical and inter-personal skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of Global Immigration Specialists advising corporate clients regarding all global immigration issues. The Role: The Global Immigration Senior Manager will be responsible for but not limited to the following: Lead global engagements including compliance engagements and consulting engagements. Overseeing service delivery including writing and signing off advice, adhering to SLAs and KPIs, reviewing casework on an as needed basis. Advising on complex global immigration issues Supporting the team with complex issues including escalations, delivering solutions and viable options. Identifying opportunities to solve clients' problems and improve client service delivery. Participating in client proposals and presentations, identifying and maximise new opportunities. General management: monitoring team members' performance, identifying the team's training, development and staffing requirements, ensuring the team receives sufficient support and coaching. Taking on a Performance Manager role and contributing to the team's overall development. Provision of support and assistance to the Director in relation to team, client service and financial strategies. Risk and Finances: Leading on Risk Management for the Team, overseeing new client onboarding, scoping services, contracting, pricing, overseeing all aspects of financial management. The Person: - This is a growing team, and the role will suit an ambitious and highly experienced immigration professional with the desire and ability to play a significant leadership role in continuing that growth. - There will be an expectation that the successful applicant will help promote the team's work through participating in team and company events, giving internal and external presentations, and producing articles for publication. - The successful applicant will demonstrate a high level of business acumen both in terms of commercial analysis and current trends. - Produce consistently high-quality work within demanding time frames but will not be afraid to challenge the status quo in the spirit of continuous improvement and raising the bar on personal and team performance. - The successful applicant will have a proven track record across the breadth of global corporate immigration work. APPLY NOW: Please forward your CV or call Andy Shaw on (phone number removed) including: FaceTime, Skype, WhatsApp or Messenger. JAM Global Mobility Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Should this position not meet what you are looking for, please forward to someone you feel may be interested in this position. JAM Recruitment is acting as an employment agency with regards to this position. View our latest jobs today on our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors , banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors , banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
About Us: The Cambian Group are recruiting for a Registered Manager to work in an Ofsted registered children's 3 bedroom residential home, which is part of Cambian Brook View school. Cambian Brook View School offers a fully integrated approach to the Education, Care and Clinical support for young people aged 8 to 18 years, who come to us on a full time, residential basis from across the country, with a range of Autistic Spectrum and associated complex needs. Set in over 20 acres of beautiful countryside with the potential for forest dens and classrooms, gardens, stables, tracks and trails, our teams will have the chance to build an amazing landscape for nurturing and developing the creativity and imagination of our children and young people. Brook View pupils are fully supported with a tailored programme for their Care and Education and we deliver rich and innovative experiences, playing to each child's strengths, to prepare them for their lives ahead. Close community ties underpin these opportunities in and around the Roman town of Ribchester and the city of Preston, with easy access to a host of engaging activities to encourage inclusion and positive outcomes for all our students. We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Manager to work as part of the senior management team and lead a team of hardworking and committed team leaders and support workers. The successful candidate will provide strong, strategic leadership to drive regulatory success. They will ensure our children and young people enjoy a safe and happy home environment whilst developing their life skills and independence under the guidance and support of the care, therapy and education teams. You will be able to demonstrate a highly developed awareness of safeguarding, team management, and challenges associated with a diagnosis of Autism and other complex difficulties. You will also need to be able to apply the principles of care management and use your exceptional organisational skills together with a high level of accuracy, to ensure the efficient running of a successful care home. We also have highly skilled and experienced Registered Managers on site who will offer full support and guidance where required to welcome you and enable a smooth transition into the team here at Brook View School. Your excellent people skills will: • Provide inspirational leadership to the staff team. • Offer compassionate support and encouragement to our children, young people and staff. • Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, understanding competing demands of the different professionals. • Develop strong working relationships with the range of professionals to ensure the safety, wellbeing and best outcomes for the children and young people we support. • Provide support and guidance to families. Essential: A minimum of 2 years' experience within a similar role. Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management (Children) Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
May 18, 2024
Full time
About Us: The Cambian Group are recruiting for a Registered Manager to work in an Ofsted registered children's 3 bedroom residential home, which is part of Cambian Brook View school. Cambian Brook View School offers a fully integrated approach to the Education, Care and Clinical support for young people aged 8 to 18 years, who come to us on a full time, residential basis from across the country, with a range of Autistic Spectrum and associated complex needs. Set in over 20 acres of beautiful countryside with the potential for forest dens and classrooms, gardens, stables, tracks and trails, our teams will have the chance to build an amazing landscape for nurturing and developing the creativity and imagination of our children and young people. Brook View pupils are fully supported with a tailored programme for their Care and Education and we deliver rich and innovative experiences, playing to each child's strengths, to prepare them for their lives ahead. Close community ties underpin these opportunities in and around the Roman town of Ribchester and the city of Preston, with easy access to a host of engaging activities to encourage inclusion and positive outcomes for all our students. We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Manager to work as part of the senior management team and lead a team of hardworking and committed team leaders and support workers. The successful candidate will provide strong, strategic leadership to drive regulatory success. They will ensure our children and young people enjoy a safe and happy home environment whilst developing their life skills and independence under the guidance and support of the care, therapy and education teams. You will be able to demonstrate a highly developed awareness of safeguarding, team management, and challenges associated with a diagnosis of Autism and other complex difficulties. You will also need to be able to apply the principles of care management and use your exceptional organisational skills together with a high level of accuracy, to ensure the efficient running of a successful care home. We also have highly skilled and experienced Registered Managers on site who will offer full support and guidance where required to welcome you and enable a smooth transition into the team here at Brook View School. Your excellent people skills will: • Provide inspirational leadership to the staff team. • Offer compassionate support and encouragement to our children, young people and staff. • Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, understanding competing demands of the different professionals. • Develop strong working relationships with the range of professionals to ensure the safety, wellbeing and best outcomes for the children and young people we support. • Provide support and guidance to families. Essential: A minimum of 2 years' experience within a similar role. Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management (Children) Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Defence Project Management Opportunity - Chippenham (Hybrid) Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for contributing to the success of critical Defence initiatives? Our valued client, a well-established consultancy specialising in the Defence sector, seeks a highly motivated individual to join their close-knit team based in Chippenham (with a key client location in Corsham). This is a unique opportunity to leverage your project management expertise and make a tangible impact on national security projects. In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in managing the delivery of complex projects, working collaboratively with our client and fostering strong relationships throughout. The Role: Oversee the delivery of critical Defence projects from initiation to closure. Develop and implement effective project plans, ensuring adherence to timescales and budgets. Foster open communication and collaboration with stakeholders at all levels. Proactively manage project changes, mitigating risks and implementing solutions. Provide expert support for risk assessment, cost management, and project planning functions. Why Join Our Client: Development & Progression: Our client's dynamic team is dedicated to supporting your professional growth. Expect significant opportunities for learning, development, and achieving your career goals through continuous professional development (CPD) programs and professional membership support. Supportive & Collaborative Culture: They prioritise well-being while fostering a collaborative environment where laughter and enjoyment go hand-in-hand with delivering excellence. This close-knit team takes pride in exceeding expectations and building strong relationships with clients. Benefits Package: Salary from around 30K (graduate) up to 60K (senior consultant) with several roles available Bonus scheme Private medical insurance Generous pension contribution (7%) Electric car scheme Company-funded professional memberships Who We Seek: Proven track record of success in Defence project management or a closely related sector such as government, aerospace, maritime, nuclear (Except for the graduate). Experience in a management consultancy would be ideal but this isn't essential. Strong project management methodologies (e.g., APM, Prince2) and a results-oriented approach. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and embrace change. Security Clearance: This role is for UK nationals only and requires the ability to obtain security clearance. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager seeking to make a real difference in the Defence sector. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for project delivery and a desire to work within a supportive and collaborative team, we encourage you to apply. Please note that due to the nature of the client's work, this role is only open to UK nationals.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Defence Project Management Opportunity - Chippenham (Hybrid) Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for contributing to the success of critical Defence initiatives? Our valued client, a well-established consultancy specialising in the Defence sector, seeks a highly motivated individual to join their close-knit team based in Chippenham (with a key client location in Corsham). This is a unique opportunity to leverage your project management expertise and make a tangible impact on national security projects. In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in managing the delivery of complex projects, working collaboratively with our client and fostering strong relationships throughout. The Role: Oversee the delivery of critical Defence projects from initiation to closure. Develop and implement effective project plans, ensuring adherence to timescales and budgets. Foster open communication and collaboration with stakeholders at all levels. Proactively manage project changes, mitigating risks and implementing solutions. Provide expert support for risk assessment, cost management, and project planning functions. Why Join Our Client: Development & Progression: Our client's dynamic team is dedicated to supporting your professional growth. Expect significant opportunities for learning, development, and achieving your career goals through continuous professional development (CPD) programs and professional membership support. Supportive & Collaborative Culture: They prioritise well-being while fostering a collaborative environment where laughter and enjoyment go hand-in-hand with delivering excellence. This close-knit team takes pride in exceeding expectations and building strong relationships with clients. Benefits Package: Salary from around 30K (graduate) up to 60K (senior consultant) with several roles available Bonus scheme Private medical insurance Generous pension contribution (7%) Electric car scheme Company-funded professional memberships Who We Seek: Proven track record of success in Defence project management or a closely related sector such as government, aerospace, maritime, nuclear (Except for the graduate). Experience in a management consultancy would be ideal but this isn't essential. Strong project management methodologies (e.g., APM, Prince2) and a results-oriented approach. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and embrace change. Security Clearance: This role is for UK nationals only and requires the ability to obtain security clearance. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager seeking to make a real difference in the Defence sector. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for project delivery and a desire to work within a supportive and collaborative team, we encourage you to apply. Please note that due to the nature of the client's work, this role is only open to UK nationals.
We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) Manager to join our Infrastructure team based in the Sellafield working on the KDP8 17 year framework Why join us? Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence. Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager role The Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) department supports the business to reduce HS&W risk and create positive working environments. The purpose of a HS&W Manager is to support stakeholders to achieve the highest levels of HS&W performance. A key member of the HS&W team, working closely with assigned projects teams and project supply chain members to give high quality HS&W support. At SRM, our goal is to achieve industry leading HS&W performance. We place equal focus to the following five areas, Competence, Process, Culture, Compliance and Learning, which are integral to our continuous improvement. We believe that to be an industry leader, collaboration with industry peers to make the industry a better place is key. Key Responsibilities: Identify and help rectify any competence issues for projects that you support Provide high levels of HS&W support and advice to assigned projects Identify and escalate any resource issues, which could create a HS&W risk for projects you support Support implementation and embedment of companywide HS&W strategy objectives Contribute to work winning activity when required Influence and support project personnel to lead and engage in HS&W Promote and help create a positive HS&W culture Your Profile Essential: Member of IOSH working towards Chartered Status Excellent people leadership skills Experience of providing highly technical H&S support to complex Construction or Civil Engineering projects within UK Tier 1 contractors Competent understanding and ability to apply root cause analysis Excellent communication and influencing skills Experience of leading HS&W improvement with successful results A proactive approach to your own learning and development Strong technical background with experience across major project schemes Desired: Chartered member of IOSH NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational Health and Safety Lifting Experience Mental Health First Aider Senior Leadership Team experience Experience of managing direct reports Sound understanding of behavioural psychology and human factors Involvement in external HS&W working groups Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.
May 18, 2024
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) Manager to join our Infrastructure team based in the Sellafield working on the KDP8 17 year framework Why join us? Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence. Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager role The Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) department supports the business to reduce HS&W risk and create positive working environments. The purpose of a HS&W Manager is to support stakeholders to achieve the highest levels of HS&W performance. A key member of the HS&W team, working closely with assigned projects teams and project supply chain members to give high quality HS&W support. At SRM, our goal is to achieve industry leading HS&W performance. We place equal focus to the following five areas, Competence, Process, Culture, Compliance and Learning, which are integral to our continuous improvement. We believe that to be an industry leader, collaboration with industry peers to make the industry a better place is key. Key Responsibilities: Identify and help rectify any competence issues for projects that you support Provide high levels of HS&W support and advice to assigned projects Identify and escalate any resource issues, which could create a HS&W risk for projects you support Support implementation and embedment of companywide HS&W strategy objectives Contribute to work winning activity when required Influence and support project personnel to lead and engage in HS&W Promote and help create a positive HS&W culture Your Profile Essential: Member of IOSH working towards Chartered Status Excellent people leadership skills Experience of providing highly technical H&S support to complex Construction or Civil Engineering projects within UK Tier 1 contractors Competent understanding and ability to apply root cause analysis Excellent communication and influencing skills Experience of leading HS&W improvement with successful results A proactive approach to your own learning and development Strong technical background with experience across major project schemes Desired: Chartered member of IOSH NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational Health and Safety Lifting Experience Mental Health First Aider Senior Leadership Team experience Experience of managing direct reports Sound understanding of behavioural psychology and human factors Involvement in external HS&W working groups Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.
Location : Manchester City Centre Basic Salary : up to £55K plus bonus About Us: Evolution Money is a Certified B Corp with a social purpose. At Evolution Money, our mission is to redefine financial inclusion by providing bespoke lending solutions to UK homeowners. We are committed to empowering individuals and fostering long-term financial well-being. Through innovative and purpose-driven approaches, we aim to challenge traditional norms and create a pathway for those who might be overlooked by conventional financial institutions. The Role :As our Operations Manager you'll provide effective management of the Underwriting Department within Consumer Lending, including day to day management of supervisors and Underwriters to ensure good consumer outcomes. Working closely with the Head of Consumer Lending and Senior Lending Operations Manager you'll drive the optimal balance between quality, risk and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Performance Delivery Deliver high performance, through direct reports, in line with the business requirements. This includes managing workloads within the team and resource planning. Ensure customer service standards and outcomes are delivered, in line with the behaviours expected and consumer duty regulation. Analyse feedback and performance data to identify trends in performance and set daily targets. Delivering daily plan to Head of Lending. Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to the team, setting the context, defining accountabilities, tasks and assignments, and establishing/maintaining boundaries for decision-making and approvals. Staff Management Develop supervisor and underwriting team members to achieve their personal and business objectives via monthly 1:1's, Monthly team meetings and regular coaching/feedback sessions. Assist in building a high-performance work environment, accelerating the performance of the team and individuals. Through collaboration with the Head of Lending, QA, Performance Coach and team managers, ensure that training and development strategies are in place to deliver quantifiable results. Directly manage absence/conduct/resources in line with company HR policies ensuring effective succession plans are in place for all supervisors and underwriters. Data Analysis & Reporting Develop and deliver an appropriate reporting suite of key performance measures for regular reporting purposes. Analyse performance trends and communicate results to the team and senior leadership. Help to define standards, managing risks through monitoring and controls. Take appropriate action to ensure compliance requirements, audits and verifications are completed in line with our business policies and procedures. Stakeholder Management Build, develop and maintain effective relationships with internal business partners/ external customers/ stakeholders for the purposes of enhancing team effectiveness. Act as the escalation point for business and technical issues, ensuring that potential problem areas or trends are further escalated to the Head of Lending, as appropriate, along with recommended solutions. Work with Business development managers to ensure 360 feedback is provided on performance and attainment of targets monthly for Evolution and brokers. Qualifications (minimum): Minimum 2 years' experience in a departmental management role within the financial services industry, preferably in second charge mortgage lending. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with experience using analytics tools. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. A good understanding of FCA regulation , Mcob /consumer duty. CEMAP is desirable. Here's what you'll get back: • Up to 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays• Your birthday off, every year!• A healthcare cash plan• A contributory pensions scheme, matched up to 5%• Long Service Awards• Cycle to work scheme• Life AssuranceWe are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to create a working environment where every employee is respected.We will provide fairness, and respect to all our prospective employees, and all hiring decisions are based on merit.We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately disadvantage protected groups, and which are not justified by the demands of the role.Everyone is welcome at Evolution Money! We are proud in creating an inclusive and diverse culture in our Evo Team community. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable and can give your best throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require. Please get in touch with us at any stage of recruitment to discuss it.If you need any support with completing this application, please contact us and we will be happy to assist. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we offer interview to anyone with disability who meets the minimum criteria for the role.REF-
May 18, 2024
Full time
Location : Manchester City Centre Basic Salary : up to £55K plus bonus About Us: Evolution Money is a Certified B Corp with a social purpose. At Evolution Money, our mission is to redefine financial inclusion by providing bespoke lending solutions to UK homeowners. We are committed to empowering individuals and fostering long-term financial well-being. Through innovative and purpose-driven approaches, we aim to challenge traditional norms and create a pathway for those who might be overlooked by conventional financial institutions. The Role :As our Operations Manager you'll provide effective management of the Underwriting Department within Consumer Lending, including day to day management of supervisors and Underwriters to ensure good consumer outcomes. Working closely with the Head of Consumer Lending and Senior Lending Operations Manager you'll drive the optimal balance between quality, risk and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Performance Delivery Deliver high performance, through direct reports, in line with the business requirements. This includes managing workloads within the team and resource planning. Ensure customer service standards and outcomes are delivered, in line with the behaviours expected and consumer duty regulation. Analyse feedback and performance data to identify trends in performance and set daily targets. Delivering daily plan to Head of Lending. Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to the team, setting the context, defining accountabilities, tasks and assignments, and establishing/maintaining boundaries for decision-making and approvals. Staff Management Develop supervisor and underwriting team members to achieve their personal and business objectives via monthly 1:1's, Monthly team meetings and regular coaching/feedback sessions. Assist in building a high-performance work environment, accelerating the performance of the team and individuals. Through collaboration with the Head of Lending, QA, Performance Coach and team managers, ensure that training and development strategies are in place to deliver quantifiable results. Directly manage absence/conduct/resources in line with company HR policies ensuring effective succession plans are in place for all supervisors and underwriters. Data Analysis & Reporting Develop and deliver an appropriate reporting suite of key performance measures for regular reporting purposes. Analyse performance trends and communicate results to the team and senior leadership. Help to define standards, managing risks through monitoring and controls. Take appropriate action to ensure compliance requirements, audits and verifications are completed in line with our business policies and procedures. Stakeholder Management Build, develop and maintain effective relationships with internal business partners/ external customers/ stakeholders for the purposes of enhancing team effectiveness. Act as the escalation point for business and technical issues, ensuring that potential problem areas or trends are further escalated to the Head of Lending, as appropriate, along with recommended solutions. Work with Business development managers to ensure 360 feedback is provided on performance and attainment of targets monthly for Evolution and brokers. Qualifications (minimum): Minimum 2 years' experience in a departmental management role within the financial services industry, preferably in second charge mortgage lending. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with experience using analytics tools. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. A good understanding of FCA regulation , Mcob /consumer duty. CEMAP is desirable. Here's what you'll get back: • Up to 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays• Your birthday off, every year!• A healthcare cash plan• A contributory pensions scheme, matched up to 5%• Long Service Awards• Cycle to work scheme• Life AssuranceWe are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to create a working environment where every employee is respected.We will provide fairness, and respect to all our prospective employees, and all hiring decisions are based on merit.We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately disadvantage protected groups, and which are not justified by the demands of the role.Everyone is welcome at Evolution Money! We are proud in creating an inclusive and diverse culture in our Evo Team community. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable and can give your best throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require. Please get in touch with us at any stage of recruitment to discuss it.If you need any support with completing this application, please contact us and we will be happy to assist. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we offer interview to anyone with disability who meets the minimum criteria for the role.REF-
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Our Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Tax team works with a range of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to recognised high street names and global corporations. We offer services including tax strategy and governance, tax technology, banking and insurance, diligence, tax structuring and more. So, there's plenty of variety from one day to the next. Whether building great relationships with clients or colleagues, you'll be supported by a team that brings out the best in you. Responsibilities: This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Provide assistance to Director/Principals/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Support, train, mentor and advise more junior colleagues. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead complex projects We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues In depth knowledge of tax accounting and audit of tax for groups Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Our Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Tax team works with a range of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to recognised high street names and global corporations. We offer services including tax strategy and governance, tax technology, banking and insurance, diligence, tax structuring and more. So, there's plenty of variety from one day to the next. Whether building great relationships with clients or colleagues, you'll be supported by a team that brings out the best in you. Responsibilities: This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Provide assistance to Director/Principals/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Support, train, mentor and advise more junior colleagues. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead complex projects We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues In depth knowledge of tax accounting and audit of tax for groups Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Senior Legal Assistant Hybrid working available, on-site parking with good transport links, Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm. Great benefits and salary of £34k to £38k. Dynamite Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a very well-established corporate business who are based in the local area. Due to huge growth plans our client is now looking to expand their specialist legal team and require a senior legal assistant. As a Senior Legal Assistant , you be responsible for the following tasks: You will be working as part of a Specialist Legal Services team and handle a variety of defended and bespoke litigation files from start to finish. These cases will range from Innocent Purchasers, SARS, DPA requests, Dealer Claims and other ad-hoc matters. Your daily tasks will include the following: Working within a team of Legal Assistants to support them with their caseloads of Return of Goods, Money Claims and enforcement where necessary. Defending claims where proceedings have been issued against the business. Avoiding reputational damage and mitigating ongoing financial risk to the business. Taking management of specific cases that require corresponding with various third parties and customers. In this regard, all correspondence must be signed as you being their Legal Case Manager . Having an awareness of the cost implementations of cases you are involved in and the commercial benefit in continuing or withdrawing from a claim. Striving for the best outcome for the business on every occasion. Adhere to the FCA Conduct rules. The Ideal Senior Legal Assistant will have / Be Previous experience as a senior legal assistant / legal assistant. Experience handling a defended and contentious caseload. Have experience of court advocacy. Expert knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Working knowledge of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Excellent Planning and organisational skill. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. To be considered for this position please submit your CV immediately!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Legal Assistant Hybrid working available, on-site parking with good transport links, Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm. Great benefits and salary of £34k to £38k. Dynamite Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a very well-established corporate business who are based in the local area. Due to huge growth plans our client is now looking to expand their specialist legal team and require a senior legal assistant. As a Senior Legal Assistant , you be responsible for the following tasks: You will be working as part of a Specialist Legal Services team and handle a variety of defended and bespoke litigation files from start to finish. These cases will range from Innocent Purchasers, SARS, DPA requests, Dealer Claims and other ad-hoc matters. Your daily tasks will include the following: Working within a team of Legal Assistants to support them with their caseloads of Return of Goods, Money Claims and enforcement where necessary. Defending claims where proceedings have been issued against the business. Avoiding reputational damage and mitigating ongoing financial risk to the business. Taking management of specific cases that require corresponding with various third parties and customers. In this regard, all correspondence must be signed as you being their Legal Case Manager . Having an awareness of the cost implementations of cases you are involved in and the commercial benefit in continuing or withdrawing from a claim. Striving for the best outcome for the business on every occasion. Adhere to the FCA Conduct rules. The Ideal Senior Legal Assistant will have / Be Previous experience as a senior legal assistant / legal assistant. Experience handling a defended and contentious caseload. Have experience of court advocacy. Expert knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Working knowledge of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Excellent Planning and organisational skill. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. To be considered for this position please submit your CV immediately!
Records Manager, Temporary, £17.95 per hour Your new company A public sector organisation is recruiting for a Temporary Records Manager to carry out a range of activities and projects to help ensure the company meets its information governance objectives. Your new role To oversee the destruction of electronic legacy recordsTo review the company's shared internal network and make recommendations for improvements including deletion of records and network drivesTo review and update the company's Information Asset Register.To work with the DPO to update the company's Register of Processing ActivitiesTo work with the DPO to make arrangements for NIPSO's Retention and Disposal Schedule approval by PRONI and laying before the Northern Ireland AssemblyTo liaise with business units on a central register of all physical files held on-site.To review the company's records management procedures and ensure staff are aware of their obligations in this area.To liaise with business units to create practical procedures for the creation, retention and destruction of records across the Office.To provide advice and direction to the company's SMT and Information Governance Group, including the Senior Information Risk Owner and Information Asset Owners.To assist with the response to information requests if required.Any other duties consistent with the nature and type of this role What you'll need to succeed EssentialUnderstanding the information governance obligations arising from the Data Protection Act 2018, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, and the Freedom of Information Act 2000Responsibility for the practical implementation of information governance activities in a working environmentUnderstanding of information technologies and data securityExperience of promoting a good records management and data protection culture within an organisationExperience of working effectively as part of a team.Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people at different levels both inside and outside the organisation.DesirablePractitioner level qualification in GDPRPractitioner level qualification in Freedom of InformationProven ability to work effectively within a pressurised environment, where priorities and deadlines are subject to change. What you'll get in return £17.95 per hour6 months with a possibility of extensionFlexitime scheme with the core hours of work being 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week to be worked in office)Annual leave entitlement is based on 37 days.Generous occupational sick pay and maternity leave/pay arrangements. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
May 18, 2024
Seasonal
Records Manager, Temporary, £17.95 per hour Your new company A public sector organisation is recruiting for a Temporary Records Manager to carry out a range of activities and projects to help ensure the company meets its information governance objectives. Your new role To oversee the destruction of electronic legacy recordsTo review the company's shared internal network and make recommendations for improvements including deletion of records and network drivesTo review and update the company's Information Asset Register.To work with the DPO to update the company's Register of Processing ActivitiesTo work with the DPO to make arrangements for NIPSO's Retention and Disposal Schedule approval by PRONI and laying before the Northern Ireland AssemblyTo liaise with business units on a central register of all physical files held on-site.To review the company's records management procedures and ensure staff are aware of their obligations in this area.To liaise with business units to create practical procedures for the creation, retention and destruction of records across the Office.To provide advice and direction to the company's SMT and Information Governance Group, including the Senior Information Risk Owner and Information Asset Owners.To assist with the response to information requests if required.Any other duties consistent with the nature and type of this role What you'll need to succeed EssentialUnderstanding the information governance obligations arising from the Data Protection Act 2018, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, and the Freedom of Information Act 2000Responsibility for the practical implementation of information governance activities in a working environmentUnderstanding of information technologies and data securityExperience of promoting a good records management and data protection culture within an organisationExperience of working effectively as part of a team.Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people at different levels both inside and outside the organisation.DesirablePractitioner level qualification in GDPRPractitioner level qualification in Freedom of InformationProven ability to work effectively within a pressurised environment, where priorities and deadlines are subject to change. What you'll get in return £17.95 per hour6 months with a possibility of extensionFlexitime scheme with the core hours of work being 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week to be worked in office)Annual leave entitlement is based on 37 days.Generous occupational sick pay and maternity leave/pay arrangements. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Senior Legal Assistant Hybrid working available, on-site parking with good transport links, Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm. Great benefits and salary of £34k to £38k. Dynamite Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a very well-established corporate business who are based in the local area. Due to huge growth plans our client is now looking to expand their specialist legal team and require a senior legal assistant. As a Senior Legal Assistant , you be responsible for the following tasks: You will be working as part of a Specialist Legal Services team and handle a variety of defended and bespoke litigation files from start to finish. These cases will range from Innocent Purchasers, SARS, DPA requests, Dealer Claims and other ad-hoc matters. Your daily tasks will include the following: Working within a team of Legal Assistants to support them with their caseloads of Return of Goods, Money Claims and enforcement where necessary. Defending claims where proceedings have been issued against the business. Avoiding reputational damage and mitigating ongoing financial risk to the business. Taking management of specific cases that require corresponding with various third parties and customers. In this regard, all correspondence must be signed as you being their Legal Case Manager . Having an awareness of the cost implementations of cases you are involved in and the commercial benefit in continuing or withdrawing from a claim. Striving for the best outcome for the business on every occasion. Adhere to the FCA Conduct rules. The Ideal Senior Legal Assistant will have / Be Previous experience as a senior legal assistant / legal assistant. Experience handling a defended and contentious caseload. Have experience of court advocacy. Expert knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Working knowledge of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Excellent Planning and organisational skill. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. To be considered for this position please submit your CV immediately!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Legal Assistant Hybrid working available, on-site parking with good transport links, Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm. Great benefits and salary of £34k to £38k. Dynamite Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a very well-established corporate business who are based in the local area. Due to huge growth plans our client is now looking to expand their specialist legal team and require a senior legal assistant. As a Senior Legal Assistant , you be responsible for the following tasks: You will be working as part of a Specialist Legal Services team and handle a variety of defended and bespoke litigation files from start to finish. These cases will range from Innocent Purchasers, SARS, DPA requests, Dealer Claims and other ad-hoc matters. Your daily tasks will include the following: Working within a team of Legal Assistants to support them with their caseloads of Return of Goods, Money Claims and enforcement where necessary. Defending claims where proceedings have been issued against the business. Avoiding reputational damage and mitigating ongoing financial risk to the business. Taking management of specific cases that require corresponding with various third parties and customers. In this regard, all correspondence must be signed as you being their Legal Case Manager . Having an awareness of the cost implementations of cases you are involved in and the commercial benefit in continuing or withdrawing from a claim. Striving for the best outcome for the business on every occasion. Adhere to the FCA Conduct rules. The Ideal Senior Legal Assistant will have / Be Previous experience as a senior legal assistant / legal assistant. Experience handling a defended and contentious caseload. Have experience of court advocacy. Expert knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Working knowledge of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Excellent Planning and organisational skill. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. To be considered for this position please submit your CV immediately!