What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. The Enterprise Applications team at AWE are looking to hire a Senior Application Manager (Siemens NX/Teamcenter) who will be accountable to the Head of Enterprise Applications for delivering value for money services that meet AWE Business requirements utilising internal and external resources to deliver to agreed Service Levels and assuring that the methodologies around IS Supplier relationships are met. Extract additional value, either in provided services or financially and provide visibility to AWE of the success of these contracts. To participate in the development of long-term strategy for the future direction of AWEs Information Services. Resource manager for the Operational Applications team working with suppliers and IS customers. IS Operations Group Resource Manager for Internal (FTE s) and External (Managed Services). Location - Reading area Salary - £58,640 - £75,000 per annum AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities: Delivers stakeholder needs, understands the Business and Programme requirements and describes how the team s work delivers stakeholder needs. Makes decisions identifies issues, problems and opportunities. Uses data and insights to make pragmatic decisions to meet Application team s objectives. Drives team (internal or external) results, sets challenging objectives for self and team and works to achieve or exceed goals. Shows drive to make a difference to the team, individuals, and the leadership community. Engages and directs people to commit to the work and to the organisation, facilitates and encourages communication both within own team and other teams. Supports people to deliver, effectively allocates responsibility, develops, and motivates the team to deliver. Supports diversity within a team, works effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations and backgrounds. Seeks and delivers continuous improvement, guides, influences and directs the team to understand, embrace and deliver change. Delivers objectives through the team, sets individual objectives and provides coaching, resources and feedback to help employees to meet these. Ensures that account is taken of any relevant statutory or external regulations, standards and codes of good practice. Takes accountability for the conduct of all relevant supply contracts. Markets the service and benefits and maintain a positive public relations profile with customers. Provide high quality representation and develops constructive relationships with senior management, external suppliers, competitors and customers. Overall direction is received from the Head of Enterprise Applications; however, a high degree of independent judgment and decision making is required in order to achieve AWE stated objectives. Accountable for the Application services budget (circa. £3M for CY17) including the provisioning of 3rd party support contracts. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance on functionality of Teamcenter/NX, working with the business to understand their requirements and translate these into technical requirements that can be delivered by the team. Review and integrate all application requirements, including functional, security, integration, performance, quality, and operations requirements. Review and integrate technical architecture requirements. Provide input into final decisions regarding hardware, network products, system software, and security. Encourage teams in the implementation of the company/local procedures and systems of work to safeguard people, Quality, Security and the environment including compliance with the requirements of current legislation. Services delivered to agreed Service Level agreements / contracts. Licence compliance against signed / agreed contracts / agreements. Active management and delivery to an agreed budget of circa £3M. Monthly forecasting, reporting and explanation of actuals. Development of teams and individuals. The safety of all staff within the functional area organisation unit. Responsibility for the management and development of Value for Money services. Oversee resourcing of the Operational Applications teams. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. The ideal candidate will have: 10+ years of Siemens Teamcenter/NX administration experience in large environments Proficiency in Teamcenter/NX system performance tuning and troubleshooting. Participation in a minimum of 2-3 implementations of Teamcenter/NX systems. Ability to take ownership of work activities and bring them to a timely and efficient conclusion. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical multi-functional teams across regions. Proven problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Led the implementation of Teamcenter/NX systems across multiple technical landscapes. All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. The Enterprise Applications team at AWE are looking to hire a Senior Application Manager (Siemens NX/Teamcenter) who will be accountable to the Head of Enterprise Applications for delivering value for money services that meet AWE Business requirements utilising internal and external resources to deliver to agreed Service Levels and assuring that the methodologies around IS Supplier relationships are met. Extract additional value, either in provided services or financially and provide visibility to AWE of the success of these contracts. To participate in the development of long-term strategy for the future direction of AWEs Information Services. Resource manager for the Operational Applications team working with suppliers and IS customers. IS Operations Group Resource Manager for Internal (FTE s) and External (Managed Services). Location - Reading area Salary - £58,640 - £75,000 per annum AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities: Delivers stakeholder needs, understands the Business and Programme requirements and describes how the team s work delivers stakeholder needs. Makes decisions identifies issues, problems and opportunities. Uses data and insights to make pragmatic decisions to meet Application team s objectives. Drives team (internal or external) results, sets challenging objectives for self and team and works to achieve or exceed goals. Shows drive to make a difference to the team, individuals, and the leadership community. Engages and directs people to commit to the work and to the organisation, facilitates and encourages communication both within own team and other teams. Supports people to deliver, effectively allocates responsibility, develops, and motivates the team to deliver. Supports diversity within a team, works effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations and backgrounds. Seeks and delivers continuous improvement, guides, influences and directs the team to understand, embrace and deliver change. Delivers objectives through the team, sets individual objectives and provides coaching, resources and feedback to help employees to meet these. Ensures that account is taken of any relevant statutory or external regulations, standards and codes of good practice. Takes accountability for the conduct of all relevant supply contracts. Markets the service and benefits and maintain a positive public relations profile with customers. Provide high quality representation and develops constructive relationships with senior management, external suppliers, competitors and customers. Overall direction is received from the Head of Enterprise Applications; however, a high degree of independent judgment and decision making is required in order to achieve AWE stated objectives. Accountable for the Application services budget (circa. £3M for CY17) including the provisioning of 3rd party support contracts. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance on functionality of Teamcenter/NX, working with the business to understand their requirements and translate these into technical requirements that can be delivered by the team. Review and integrate all application requirements, including functional, security, integration, performance, quality, and operations requirements. Review and integrate technical architecture requirements. Provide input into final decisions regarding hardware, network products, system software, and security. Encourage teams in the implementation of the company/local procedures and systems of work to safeguard people, Quality, Security and the environment including compliance with the requirements of current legislation. Services delivered to agreed Service Level agreements / contracts. Licence compliance against signed / agreed contracts / agreements. Active management and delivery to an agreed budget of circa £3M. Monthly forecasting, reporting and explanation of actuals. Development of teams and individuals. The safety of all staff within the functional area organisation unit. Responsibility for the management and development of Value for Money services. Oversee resourcing of the Operational Applications teams. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. The ideal candidate will have: 10+ years of Siemens Teamcenter/NX administration experience in large environments Proficiency in Teamcenter/NX system performance tuning and troubleshooting. Participation in a minimum of 2-3 implementations of Teamcenter/NX systems. Ability to take ownership of work activities and bring them to a timely and efficient conclusion. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical multi-functional teams across regions. Proven problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Led the implementation of Teamcenter/NX systems across multiple technical landscapes. All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
About us Every day in the UK, bodies such as local councils, government departments and housing associations procure goods and services through the competitive tender process. This process requires organisations to create written bids (proposals), responding to various questions about their proposed approaches, in order to be awarded a contract. Executive Compass is an independent bid writing company which exists to support these organisations to write high-quality, detailed, and persuasive proposals and maximise their likelihood of success. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne but supporting organisations across the whole of the UK, we now have a vacancy for up to four experienced bid writers to join our team. Ongoing support and training will be provided to enable the successful applicant(s) to further develop their skills and knowledge as a bid writing professional. In the past 13 years, alongside employing more experienced writers, we have developed a highly effective graduate training scheme with intensive support and full training provided, allowing team members to develop. Working arrangements As a Senior Bid Writer, you will work as part of our established team either remotely from home (using a high-spec company PC and up to three flat-screen monitors - all provided and delivered to you) or at our Hoults Yard office in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with hybrid flexible working arrangements always considered. Currently, around half our team of 30 work remotely and half are office-based in Newcastle. Those working at home have frequent and regular interaction with the team including a daily morning meeting and periodic office visits. With the attractive North East region offering relatively low living costs, access to the Northumberland coastline and countryside, members of our team include students wanting to stay in the area and others who have chosen to relocate. We offer relocation assistance should you wish take advantage of working and living in the Newcastle area with it many restaurants, sporting facilities, and thriving arts, cultural, and social scene. Further, we provide free parking, access to private healthcare, and our office is handily placed within walking distance of the local Metro train service and the city centre. With full bid management responsibility your primary role will be to write persuasive, compelling and detailed responses to tender questions on behalf of our clients, all of whom are organisations submitting bids (proposals) to various buyers. To do so, you will be supported to gather high-quality information from the client, as well as undertaking your own research. You will provide end-to-end support, managing the whole process on behalf of the client and guiding them through the process. As an independent bid writing consultancy, we support clients across a diverse range of industries and sectors. We therefore require a candidate who will be able to write compelling, persuasive text across a very wide-ranging field of businesses and functions. As this is a trainee/graduate role, you will not necessarily be expected to have any prior knowledge or experience of the various topics, industries, and sectors relevant to our work, but you must be a skilled and confident writer, with an appropriate vocabulary and an eagerness to learn. We work in a very fast-paced environment and, once fully trained, you will be writing multiple bids concurrently whilst simultaneously managing clients and their expectations. The role therefore requires you to be hardworking with excellent attention to detail, as well as an ability to work independently and manage your own workload, but support is always available via the team of fellow bid writers and managers. Some work outside of typical office hours may occasionally be required. Main duties Main duties for the role include: Creating business-winning written responses (minimum output of 1,500 words per day) that support the client to maximise their likelihood of success Project managing the process from end-to-end on your own initiative, ensuring that submission deadlines are always met Speaking with clients and helping to manage client relationships Helping to maintain bid libraries (records of documentation relevant to each client) In line with your development, opportunities will be made available to incorporate additional duties, such as: Becoming a specialist bid writer in a chosen field; current team members specialise in health and social care, construction, property services and other disciplines Supporting with internal quality assurance checks Offering guidance and assistance to other writers Reviewing successful and unsuccessful submissions, feedback and lessons learned to assist with our continuous improvement Becoming involved in all parts of the business, including strategy, sales, business development and more. Skills and experience As this is a Senior Bid Writer role, prior knowledge and a minimum 2-years experience of the tender process is expected. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, ambitious and committed. Strong IT skills and outstanding writing, editing and verbal communication skills are essential, and you should be educated to degree level or above. While a business-related or English degree may be preferable, candidates with a degree in any discipline which has required them to write to a high quality (e.g. humanities, languages etc.) should feel confident to apply. Members of our team have studied Economics, History, German, Law, English Literature, Engineering, Business Studies, Crime Science, Politics and more, translating their skills and abilities in writing and research to become successful bid writers. Benefits You will become part of a small but vibrant, thriving and supportive team, as well as benefiting from: Salary increases following completion of probation (typically six months) and regular pay reviews in line with progress via a formal pay banding structure. A generous bonus scheme: when bids win, the resultant revenue is shared with the writers who supported the project, with experienced writers in our team earning on average up to 15% of their annual salary in bonuses Opportunities to undertake paid overtime in line with business need 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days on completion of qualifying period Birthday holiday day, once passed 6-month probation period) Opportunities to progress via training and development (fully funded and time spent in training paid) Opt-in private healthcare and healthcare cash plan (post-probation) Regular socials and annual events such as summer barbecues, Christmas parties 4pm finishes on Fridays. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and so encourage applications from all sections of the community. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Starting at 35,000 and currently rising to 45,000 plus performance related bonuses of up to 8,000 p.a. from the outset. Details of our pay bands and incremental scale will be share during the recruitment process.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
About us Every day in the UK, bodies such as local councils, government departments and housing associations procure goods and services through the competitive tender process. This process requires organisations to create written bids (proposals), responding to various questions about their proposed approaches, in order to be awarded a contract. Executive Compass is an independent bid writing company which exists to support these organisations to write high-quality, detailed, and persuasive proposals and maximise their likelihood of success. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne but supporting organisations across the whole of the UK, we now have a vacancy for up to four experienced bid writers to join our team. Ongoing support and training will be provided to enable the successful applicant(s) to further develop their skills and knowledge as a bid writing professional. In the past 13 years, alongside employing more experienced writers, we have developed a highly effective graduate training scheme with intensive support and full training provided, allowing team members to develop. Working arrangements As a Senior Bid Writer, you will work as part of our established team either remotely from home (using a high-spec company PC and up to three flat-screen monitors - all provided and delivered to you) or at our Hoults Yard office in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with hybrid flexible working arrangements always considered. Currently, around half our team of 30 work remotely and half are office-based in Newcastle. Those working at home have frequent and regular interaction with the team including a daily morning meeting and periodic office visits. With the attractive North East region offering relatively low living costs, access to the Northumberland coastline and countryside, members of our team include students wanting to stay in the area and others who have chosen to relocate. We offer relocation assistance should you wish take advantage of working and living in the Newcastle area with it many restaurants, sporting facilities, and thriving arts, cultural, and social scene. Further, we provide free parking, access to private healthcare, and our office is handily placed within walking distance of the local Metro train service and the city centre. With full bid management responsibility your primary role will be to write persuasive, compelling and detailed responses to tender questions on behalf of our clients, all of whom are organisations submitting bids (proposals) to various buyers. To do so, you will be supported to gather high-quality information from the client, as well as undertaking your own research. You will provide end-to-end support, managing the whole process on behalf of the client and guiding them through the process. As an independent bid writing consultancy, we support clients across a diverse range of industries and sectors. We therefore require a candidate who will be able to write compelling, persuasive text across a very wide-ranging field of businesses and functions. As this is a trainee/graduate role, you will not necessarily be expected to have any prior knowledge or experience of the various topics, industries, and sectors relevant to our work, but you must be a skilled and confident writer, with an appropriate vocabulary and an eagerness to learn. We work in a very fast-paced environment and, once fully trained, you will be writing multiple bids concurrently whilst simultaneously managing clients and their expectations. The role therefore requires you to be hardworking with excellent attention to detail, as well as an ability to work independently and manage your own workload, but support is always available via the team of fellow bid writers and managers. Some work outside of typical office hours may occasionally be required. Main duties Main duties for the role include: Creating business-winning written responses (minimum output of 1,500 words per day) that support the client to maximise their likelihood of success Project managing the process from end-to-end on your own initiative, ensuring that submission deadlines are always met Speaking with clients and helping to manage client relationships Helping to maintain bid libraries (records of documentation relevant to each client) In line with your development, opportunities will be made available to incorporate additional duties, such as: Becoming a specialist bid writer in a chosen field; current team members specialise in health and social care, construction, property services and other disciplines Supporting with internal quality assurance checks Offering guidance and assistance to other writers Reviewing successful and unsuccessful submissions, feedback and lessons learned to assist with our continuous improvement Becoming involved in all parts of the business, including strategy, sales, business development and more. Skills and experience As this is a Senior Bid Writer role, prior knowledge and a minimum 2-years experience of the tender process is expected. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, ambitious and committed. Strong IT skills and outstanding writing, editing and verbal communication skills are essential, and you should be educated to degree level or above. While a business-related or English degree may be preferable, candidates with a degree in any discipline which has required them to write to a high quality (e.g. humanities, languages etc.) should feel confident to apply. Members of our team have studied Economics, History, German, Law, English Literature, Engineering, Business Studies, Crime Science, Politics and more, translating their skills and abilities in writing and research to become successful bid writers. Benefits You will become part of a small but vibrant, thriving and supportive team, as well as benefiting from: Salary increases following completion of probation (typically six months) and regular pay reviews in line with progress via a formal pay banding structure. A generous bonus scheme: when bids win, the resultant revenue is shared with the writers who supported the project, with experienced writers in our team earning on average up to 15% of their annual salary in bonuses Opportunities to undertake paid overtime in line with business need 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days on completion of qualifying period Birthday holiday day, once passed 6-month probation period) Opportunities to progress via training and development (fully funded and time spent in training paid) Opt-in private healthcare and healthcare cash plan (post-probation) Regular socials and annual events such as summer barbecues, Christmas parties 4pm finishes on Fridays. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and so encourage applications from all sections of the community. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Starting at 35,000 and currently rising to 45,000 plus performance related bonuses of up to 8,000 p.a. from the outset. Details of our pay bands and incremental scale will be share during the recruitment process.
Low Carbon Policy Analyst Birmingham, UK Full-time Contract Type: Permanent contract Company Description Gemserv is an expert provider of professional services. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors including energy, low carbon, the public sector and health to tackle today's social and environmental challenges. Established in 2002, the business provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and a Financial Times Leading Management Consultancy for 2021 and 2022. Our purpose is making things that matter work better for everyone. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. At Gemserv no two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. We also offer an attractive package of benefits in addition to highly competitive salaries, pension and healthcare, season ticket loans, discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme and more. Job Description To apply If you can see yourself working at Gemserv, then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, cover letter and application to us by clicking 'Apply now'. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. The Role Location: Birmingham or London office We are looking for a motivated analyst with knowledge and/or experience in sustainability, Net Zero industry policy, or similar disciplines to join our low-carbon consulting team. As a Policy and Insight Analyst within the Low Carbon Business Unit (LCBU), your role will involve engaging in government policy, research, and programme delivery across the built environment within the UK and internationally. At Gemserv, we support our clients to understand and explore how they can achieve Net Zero. Our work spans multiple sectors and includes hydrogen, low-carbon heating, energy efficiency, and circular economy. Gemserv's Low Carbon Business Unit works at the intersection of policy, economics, and technology to help our clients understand their opportunities in the low-carbon sector. We achieve this by examining what their path to Net Zero could look like, assessing the challenges, and identifying solutions. In this fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to work across a portfolio of clients including trade associations, manufacturers, innovators, local authorities, and national government. You will gain experience in client delivery whilst developing sound knowledge in low-carbon technologies, policy development, government processes, and supply chain development. Policy analysts work with a wide range of stakeholders and experts to gather evidence to synthesise information and present recommendations to policymakers. You will be supported by an experienced team with diverse backgrounds in economics, innovation, roadmap development, politics, and sustainability. From day one you will be placed at the heart of the energy transition, working across hydrogen, heat pumps, biofuels, and a range of other low-carbon technologies, developing your profile as a low-carbon expert with a holistic understanding of technological and policy opportunities, challenges, and limitations. Your role will also involve influencing future policy, through developing reports and research papers to feed into Government and build the evidence base. The role will work closely with communications colleagues to develop impactful external engagement materials. You will also support some of our large government funding programmes, helping applicants engage with net zero support schemes. In addition to providing fantastic exposure across a range of projects, sectors, and stakeholders, we are also offering the successful candidate tailored training in the form of an apprenticeship with a duration of 18 months to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to succeed in the role. The Policy Officer Level 4 Apprenticeship consists of a variety of taught material, group work, discussions and assignments directly linked to your day-to-day work. Participation in this is optional. Further information about this can be provided on request. Responsibilities Conduct desk-based and market research into current and past low carbon policies in the UK and globally. Undertake research and analysis of developments in key industries and policy areas such as hydrogen, circular economy, low carbon heating, or the wider green technology sector. Undertake qualitative and quantitative research including surveying and interviewing key stakeholders to support a robust evidence base for policy change. Develop engaging content to include in reports, policy position or advocacy papers, market research reports, policy insight pieces, client briefings, blogs, and other pieces where necessary. Coordinate workshop collateral and presentation materials and support in the delivery of workshops. Support across a range of low-carbon funding programmes. Identify and implement innovative methods for visualising data and presenting findings in an impactful way to engage stakeholders. Advice on the policy landscape and make evidence-based recommendations to advance progress towards net zero. Support our ESG commitments. Competitive salary plus excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements The role is ideally suited for someone finalising a university degree, or a recent graduate with up to 2 years of work experience. Experience and qualifications - the successful applicant will have some experience working in a related field or be a recent graduate (2:1 or above) with a relevant degree (sustainable development, geography, engineering, politics, environmental management, climate change etc.,). Communication - we need to be able to convert complex issues into easily understood analysis, reports and presentations. We regularly develop and publish high quality reports proposing policy solutions to Government and industry. Attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate written documentation is essential. You will need excellent oral communication skills and feel confident communicating your ideas appropriately at all levels of the organisations that we engage with. Organisation and time management - the successful applicant will be engaged, organised, and motivated to deliver high quality outputs. They will be organised, methodical, have the ability to manage workloads and produce deliverables efficiently. Relationship building - an important part of the role is to develop relationships with clients, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders as required. You will be able to build strong relationships internally and externally; you will be a successful team player who is committed to working collaboratively. Passion and dedication - we are passionate about the low carbon transition, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the future of our planet is both different and better and we want you to share that passion. The successful applicant will demonstrate a desire to support the move to a greener economy with a clear interest in our work and a good understanding of sustainability and the Net Zero debate. Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER We believe that Gemserv's culture is fundamental to the achievement of our objectives. A great culture ensures a consistent experience for our partners whomever they work with in the team. For those considering applying for a role at Gemserv, we offer an engaging work environment and the opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative setting that allows people to grow and learn new skills. This role offers successful candidates an opportunity to work in a fast-paced consultancy specialising in energy and environment delivering real impact for our clients and supporting our corporate sustainability objectives. We are also offering participation in a Level 4 Apprenticeship as part of the successful applicant's first 18 months with Gemserv to support their professional development. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Gembar
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Low Carbon Policy Analyst Birmingham, UK Full-time Contract Type: Permanent contract Company Description Gemserv is an expert provider of professional services. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors including energy, low carbon, the public sector and health to tackle today's social and environmental challenges. Established in 2002, the business provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and a Financial Times Leading Management Consultancy for 2021 and 2022. Our purpose is making things that matter work better for everyone. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. At Gemserv no two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. We also offer an attractive package of benefits in addition to highly competitive salaries, pension and healthcare, season ticket loans, discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme and more. Job Description To apply If you can see yourself working at Gemserv, then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, cover letter and application to us by clicking 'Apply now'. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. The Role Location: Birmingham or London office We are looking for a motivated analyst with knowledge and/or experience in sustainability, Net Zero industry policy, or similar disciplines to join our low-carbon consulting team. As a Policy and Insight Analyst within the Low Carbon Business Unit (LCBU), your role will involve engaging in government policy, research, and programme delivery across the built environment within the UK and internationally. At Gemserv, we support our clients to understand and explore how they can achieve Net Zero. Our work spans multiple sectors and includes hydrogen, low-carbon heating, energy efficiency, and circular economy. Gemserv's Low Carbon Business Unit works at the intersection of policy, economics, and technology to help our clients understand their opportunities in the low-carbon sector. We achieve this by examining what their path to Net Zero could look like, assessing the challenges, and identifying solutions. In this fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to work across a portfolio of clients including trade associations, manufacturers, innovators, local authorities, and national government. You will gain experience in client delivery whilst developing sound knowledge in low-carbon technologies, policy development, government processes, and supply chain development. Policy analysts work with a wide range of stakeholders and experts to gather evidence to synthesise information and present recommendations to policymakers. You will be supported by an experienced team with diverse backgrounds in economics, innovation, roadmap development, politics, and sustainability. From day one you will be placed at the heart of the energy transition, working across hydrogen, heat pumps, biofuels, and a range of other low-carbon technologies, developing your profile as a low-carbon expert with a holistic understanding of technological and policy opportunities, challenges, and limitations. Your role will also involve influencing future policy, through developing reports and research papers to feed into Government and build the evidence base. The role will work closely with communications colleagues to develop impactful external engagement materials. You will also support some of our large government funding programmes, helping applicants engage with net zero support schemes. In addition to providing fantastic exposure across a range of projects, sectors, and stakeholders, we are also offering the successful candidate tailored training in the form of an apprenticeship with a duration of 18 months to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to succeed in the role. The Policy Officer Level 4 Apprenticeship consists of a variety of taught material, group work, discussions and assignments directly linked to your day-to-day work. Participation in this is optional. Further information about this can be provided on request. Responsibilities Conduct desk-based and market research into current and past low carbon policies in the UK and globally. Undertake research and analysis of developments in key industries and policy areas such as hydrogen, circular economy, low carbon heating, or the wider green technology sector. Undertake qualitative and quantitative research including surveying and interviewing key stakeholders to support a robust evidence base for policy change. Develop engaging content to include in reports, policy position or advocacy papers, market research reports, policy insight pieces, client briefings, blogs, and other pieces where necessary. Coordinate workshop collateral and presentation materials and support in the delivery of workshops. Support across a range of low-carbon funding programmes. Identify and implement innovative methods for visualising data and presenting findings in an impactful way to engage stakeholders. Advice on the policy landscape and make evidence-based recommendations to advance progress towards net zero. Support our ESG commitments. Competitive salary plus excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements The role is ideally suited for someone finalising a university degree, or a recent graduate with up to 2 years of work experience. Experience and qualifications - the successful applicant will have some experience working in a related field or be a recent graduate (2:1 or above) with a relevant degree (sustainable development, geography, engineering, politics, environmental management, climate change etc.,). Communication - we need to be able to convert complex issues into easily understood analysis, reports and presentations. We regularly develop and publish high quality reports proposing policy solutions to Government and industry. Attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate written documentation is essential. You will need excellent oral communication skills and feel confident communicating your ideas appropriately at all levels of the organisations that we engage with. Organisation and time management - the successful applicant will be engaged, organised, and motivated to deliver high quality outputs. They will be organised, methodical, have the ability to manage workloads and produce deliverables efficiently. Relationship building - an important part of the role is to develop relationships with clients, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders as required. You will be able to build strong relationships internally and externally; you will be a successful team player who is committed to working collaboratively. Passion and dedication - we are passionate about the low carbon transition, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the future of our planet is both different and better and we want you to share that passion. The successful applicant will demonstrate a desire to support the move to a greener economy with a clear interest in our work and a good understanding of sustainability and the Net Zero debate. Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER We believe that Gemserv's culture is fundamental to the achievement of our objectives. A great culture ensures a consistent experience for our partners whomever they work with in the team. For those considering applying for a role at Gemserv, we offer an engaging work environment and the opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative setting that allows people to grow and learn new skills. This role offers successful candidates an opportunity to work in a fast-paced consultancy specialising in energy and environment delivering real impact for our clients and supporting our corporate sustainability objectives. We are also offering participation in a Level 4 Apprenticeship as part of the successful applicant's first 18 months with Gemserv to support their professional development. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Gembar
Low Carbon Policy Analyst Birmingham, UK Full-time Contract Type: Permanent contract Company Description Gemserv is an expert provider of professional services. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors including energy, low carbon, the public sector and health to tackle today s social and environmental challenges. Established in 2002, the business provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and a Financial Times Leading Management Consultancy for 2021 and 2022. Our purpose is making things that matter work better for everyone. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. At Gemserv no two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. We also offer an attractive package of benefits in addition to highly competitive salaries, pension and healthcare, season ticket loans, discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme and more. Job Description To apply If you can see yourself working at Gemserv, then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, cover letter and application to us by clicking 'Apply now'. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. The Role Location: Birmingham or London office We are looking for a motivated analyst with knowledge and/or experience in sustainability, Net Zero industry policy, or similar disciplines to join our low-carbon consulting team. As a Policy and Insight Analyst within the Low Carbon Business Unit (LCBU), your role will involve engaging in government policy, research, and programme delivery across the built environment within the UK and internationally. At Gemserv, we support our clients to understand and explore how they can achieve Net Zero. Our work spans multiple sectors and includes hydrogen, low-carbon heating, energy efficiency, and circular economy. Gemserv s Low Carbon Business Unit works at the intersection of policy, economics, and technology to help our clients understand their opportunities in the low-carbon sector. We achieve this by examining what their path to Net Zero could look like, assessing the challenges, and identifying solutions. In this fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to work across a portfolio of clients including trade associations, manufacturers, innovators, local authorities, and national government. You will gain experience in client delivery whilst developing sound knowledge in low-carbon technologies, policy development, government processes, and supply chain development. Policy analysts work with a wide range of stakeholders and experts to gather evidence to synthesise information and present recommendations to policymakers. You will be supported by an experienced team with diverse backgrounds in economics, innovation, roadmap development, politics, and sustainability. From day one you will be placed at the heart of the energy transition, working across hydrogen, heat pumps, biofuels, and a range of other low-carbon technologies, developing your profile as a low-carbon expert with a holistic understanding of technological and policy opportunities, challenges, and limitations. Your role will also involve influencing future policy, through developing reports and research papers to feed into Government and build the evidence base. The role will work closely with communications colleagues to develop impactful external engagement materials. You will also support some of our large government funding programmes, helping applicants engage with net zero support schemes. In addition to providing fantastic exposure across a range of projects, sectors, and stakeholders, we are also offering the successful candidate tailored training in the form of an apprenticeship with a duration of 18 months to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to succeed in the role. The Policy Officer Level 4 Apprenticeship consists of a variety of taught material, group work, discussions and assignments directly linked to your day-to-day work. Participation in this is optional. Further information about this can be provided on request. Responsibilities Conduct desk-based and market research into current and past low carbon policies in the UK and globally. Undertake research and analysis of developments in key industries and policy areas such as hydrogen, circular economy, low carbon heating, or the wider green technology sector. Undertake qualitative and quantitative research including surveying and interviewing key stakeholders to support a robust evidence base for policy change. Develop engaging content to include in reports, policy position or advocacy papers, market research reports, policy insight pieces, client briefings, blogs, and other pieces where necessary. Coordinate workshop collateral and presentation materials and support in the delivery of workshops. Support across a range of low-carbon funding programmes. Identify and implement innovative methods for visualising data and presenting findings in an impactful way to engage stakeholders. Advice on the policy landscape and make evidence-based recommendations to advance progress towards net zero. Support our ESG commitments. Competitive salary plus excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements The role is ideally suited for someone finalising a university degree, or a recent graduate with up to 2 years of work experience. Experience and qualifications the successful applicant will have some experience working in a related field or be a recent graduate (2:1 or above) with a relevant degree (sustainable development, geography, engineering, politics, environmental management, climate change etc.,). Communication - we need to be able to convert complex issues into easily understood analysis, reports and presentations. We regularly develop and publish high quality reports proposing policy solutions to Government and industry. Attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate written documentation is essential. You will need excellent oral communication skills and feel confident communicating your ideas appropriately at all levels of the organisations that we engage with. Organisation and time management the successful applicant will be engaged, organised, and motivated to deliver high quality outputs. They will be organised, methodical, have the ability to manage workloads and produce deliverables efficiently. Relationship building - an important part of the role is to develop relationships with clients, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders as required. You will be able to build strong relationships internally and externally; you will be a successful team player who is committed to working collaboratively. Passion and dedication - we are passionate about the low carbon transition, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the future of our planet is both different and better and we want you to share that passion. The successful applicant will demonstrate a desire to support the move to a greener economy with a clear interest in our work and a good understanding of sustainability and the Net Zero debate. Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER We believe that Gemserv's culture is fundamental to the achievement of our objectives. A great culture ensures a consistent experience for our partners whomever they work with in the team. For those considering applying for a role at Gemserv, we offer an engaging work environment and the opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative setting that allows people to grow and learn new skills. This role offers successful candidates an opportunity to work in a fast-paced consultancy specialising in energy and environment delivering real impact for our clients and supporting our corporate sustainability objectives. We are also offering participation in a Level 4 Apprenticeship as part of the successful applicant's first 18 months with Gemserv to support their professional development. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Gembar TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Low Carbon Policy Analyst Birmingham, UK Full-time Contract Type: Permanent contract Company Description Gemserv is an expert provider of professional services. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors including energy, low carbon, the public sector and health to tackle today s social and environmental challenges. Established in 2002, the business provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and a Financial Times Leading Management Consultancy for 2021 and 2022. Our purpose is making things that matter work better for everyone. The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions. At Gemserv no two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. We also offer an attractive package of benefits in addition to highly competitive salaries, pension and healthcare, season ticket loans, discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme and more. Job Description To apply If you can see yourself working at Gemserv, then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, cover letter and application to us by clicking 'Apply now'. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. The Role Location: Birmingham or London office We are looking for a motivated analyst with knowledge and/or experience in sustainability, Net Zero industry policy, or similar disciplines to join our low-carbon consulting team. As a Policy and Insight Analyst within the Low Carbon Business Unit (LCBU), your role will involve engaging in government policy, research, and programme delivery across the built environment within the UK and internationally. At Gemserv, we support our clients to understand and explore how they can achieve Net Zero. Our work spans multiple sectors and includes hydrogen, low-carbon heating, energy efficiency, and circular economy. Gemserv s Low Carbon Business Unit works at the intersection of policy, economics, and technology to help our clients understand their opportunities in the low-carbon sector. We achieve this by examining what their path to Net Zero could look like, assessing the challenges, and identifying solutions. In this fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to work across a portfolio of clients including trade associations, manufacturers, innovators, local authorities, and national government. You will gain experience in client delivery whilst developing sound knowledge in low-carbon technologies, policy development, government processes, and supply chain development. Policy analysts work with a wide range of stakeholders and experts to gather evidence to synthesise information and present recommendations to policymakers. You will be supported by an experienced team with diverse backgrounds in economics, innovation, roadmap development, politics, and sustainability. From day one you will be placed at the heart of the energy transition, working across hydrogen, heat pumps, biofuels, and a range of other low-carbon technologies, developing your profile as a low-carbon expert with a holistic understanding of technological and policy opportunities, challenges, and limitations. Your role will also involve influencing future policy, through developing reports and research papers to feed into Government and build the evidence base. The role will work closely with communications colleagues to develop impactful external engagement materials. You will also support some of our large government funding programmes, helping applicants engage with net zero support schemes. In addition to providing fantastic exposure across a range of projects, sectors, and stakeholders, we are also offering the successful candidate tailored training in the form of an apprenticeship with a duration of 18 months to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to succeed in the role. The Policy Officer Level 4 Apprenticeship consists of a variety of taught material, group work, discussions and assignments directly linked to your day-to-day work. Participation in this is optional. Further information about this can be provided on request. Responsibilities Conduct desk-based and market research into current and past low carbon policies in the UK and globally. Undertake research and analysis of developments in key industries and policy areas such as hydrogen, circular economy, low carbon heating, or the wider green technology sector. Undertake qualitative and quantitative research including surveying and interviewing key stakeholders to support a robust evidence base for policy change. Develop engaging content to include in reports, policy position or advocacy papers, market research reports, policy insight pieces, client briefings, blogs, and other pieces where necessary. Coordinate workshop collateral and presentation materials and support in the delivery of workshops. Support across a range of low-carbon funding programmes. Identify and implement innovative methods for visualising data and presenting findings in an impactful way to engage stakeholders. Advice on the policy landscape and make evidence-based recommendations to advance progress towards net zero. Support our ESG commitments. Competitive salary plus excellent benefits package Qualifications Requirements The role is ideally suited for someone finalising a university degree, or a recent graduate with up to 2 years of work experience. Experience and qualifications the successful applicant will have some experience working in a related field or be a recent graduate (2:1 or above) with a relevant degree (sustainable development, geography, engineering, politics, environmental management, climate change etc.,). Communication - we need to be able to convert complex issues into easily understood analysis, reports and presentations. We regularly develop and publish high quality reports proposing policy solutions to Government and industry. Attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate written documentation is essential. You will need excellent oral communication skills and feel confident communicating your ideas appropriately at all levels of the organisations that we engage with. Organisation and time management the successful applicant will be engaged, organised, and motivated to deliver high quality outputs. They will be organised, methodical, have the ability to manage workloads and produce deliverables efficiently. Relationship building - an important part of the role is to develop relationships with clients, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders as required. You will be able to build strong relationships internally and externally; you will be a successful team player who is committed to working collaboratively. Passion and dedication - we are passionate about the low carbon transition, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the future of our planet is both different and better and we want you to share that passion. The successful applicant will demonstrate a desire to support the move to a greener economy with a clear interest in our work and a good understanding of sustainability and the Net Zero debate. Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management Systems. Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER We believe that Gemserv's culture is fundamental to the achievement of our objectives. A great culture ensures a consistent experience for our partners whomever they work with in the team. For those considering applying for a role at Gemserv, we offer an engaging work environment and the opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative setting that allows people to grow and learn new skills. This role offers successful candidates an opportunity to work in a fast-paced consultancy specialising in energy and environment delivering real impact for our clients and supporting our corporate sustainability objectives. We are also offering participation in a Level 4 Apprenticeship as part of the successful applicant's first 18 months with Gemserv to support their professional development. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Reward and recognition schemes Flexible working Private Bupa healthcare Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary) Matched pension contributions Season Ticket Loan Cycle to work scheme Buy and Sell annual leave Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts Corporate gym rates Employee Assistance Programme Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Gembar TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Senior Data Engineer - SQL Azure/Databricks/Data Factory/Data Lake An opportunity is available through organic growth for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a prestigious company renowned for its commitment to excellence in the realm of professional services research and analysis. This organisation stands at the forefront of providing invaluable insights and intelligence to professional services businesses worldwide. With a focus on fostering innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, they empower the team to drive impactful solutions that shape the future of professional services. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to harnessing the power of data to deliver unparalleled value and insights to clients. This is a data engineering journey you will want to embark on if you're looking to play an instrumental part in shaping the landscape within your next company. Headquartered in Central London, the Senior Data Engineer will have the opportunity to work fully remote but is still welcome to come and work with the team in London whenever you like. For the Senior Data Engineer role a basic salary between £60,000 - £70,000 is on offer plus discretionary bonus up to 8% and a generous benefits package. Senior Data Engineer Technical Experience Required: Demonstrated expertise in data engineering with a focus on Azure services. Proficiency in SQL, Azure Databricks, and PySpark. Extensive experience in building and optimizing data pipelines. Experience engineering and maintaining Data Lake, Data Lakehouse, Delta Lake environment. Hands-on familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management. Senior Data Engineer Person Specification: Passionate about driving technical and professional development. Effective communicator with both business and technical stakeholders. Detail-oriented and focused on delivering results. Proactive self-starter with a delivery-focused mindset. Capable of providing thought leadership in the data domain. Skilled in managing business and technology expectations. Ability to build trust and strong personal relationships. Proficient in influencing and advising stakeholders. If you would like to be considered for the Senior Data Engineer role, click apply to register your interest. DISCLAIMER: Venturi is a staffing business dedicated to you, differentiating ourselves in the marketplace by quality of service and candidate delivery. Our highly skilled and experienced staff operate within dedicated markets to give you the best service possible. Venturi markets include Data & Business Intelligence, Cloud, Software and Senior Business & Transformation Appointments. Venturi operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age for this role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Data Engineer - SQL Azure/Databricks/Data Factory/Data Lake An opportunity is available through organic growth for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a prestigious company renowned for its commitment to excellence in the realm of professional services research and analysis. This organisation stands at the forefront of providing invaluable insights and intelligence to professional services businesses worldwide. With a focus on fostering innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, they empower the team to drive impactful solutions that shape the future of professional services. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to harnessing the power of data to deliver unparalleled value and insights to clients. This is a data engineering journey you will want to embark on if you're looking to play an instrumental part in shaping the landscape within your next company. Headquartered in Central London, the Senior Data Engineer will have the opportunity to work fully remote but is still welcome to come and work with the team in London whenever you like. For the Senior Data Engineer role a basic salary between £60,000 - £70,000 is on offer plus discretionary bonus up to 8% and a generous benefits package. Senior Data Engineer Technical Experience Required: Demonstrated expertise in data engineering with a focus on Azure services. Proficiency in SQL, Azure Databricks, and PySpark. Extensive experience in building and optimizing data pipelines. Experience engineering and maintaining Data Lake, Data Lakehouse, Delta Lake environment. Hands-on familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management. Senior Data Engineer Person Specification: Passionate about driving technical and professional development. Effective communicator with both business and technical stakeholders. Detail-oriented and focused on delivering results. Proactive self-starter with a delivery-focused mindset. Capable of providing thought leadership in the data domain. Skilled in managing business and technology expectations. Ability to build trust and strong personal relationships. Proficient in influencing and advising stakeholders. If you would like to be considered for the Senior Data Engineer role, click apply to register your interest. DISCLAIMER: Venturi is a staffing business dedicated to you, differentiating ourselves in the marketplace by quality of service and candidate delivery. Our highly skilled and experienced staff operate within dedicated markets to give you the best service possible. Venturi markets include Data & Business Intelligence, Cloud, Software and Senior Business & Transformation Appointments. Venturi operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age for this role.
About us Every day in the UK, bodies such as local councils, government departments and housing associations procure goods and services through the competitive tender process. This process requires organisations to create written bids (proposals), responding to various questions about their proposed approaches, in order to be awarded a contract. Executive Compass is an independent bid writing company which exists to support these organisations to write high-quality, detailed, and persuasive proposals and maximise their likelihood of success. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne but supporting organisations across the whole of the UK, we now have a vacancy for up to four experienced bid writers to join our team. Ongoing support and training will be provided to enable the successful applicant(s) to further develop their skills and knowledge as a bid writing professional. In the past 13 years, alongside employing more experienced writers, we have developed a highly effective graduate training scheme with intensive support and full training provided, allowing team members to develop. Working arrangements As a Senior Bid Writer, you will work as part of our established team either remotely from home (using a high-spec company PC and up to three flat-screen monitors - all provided and delivered to you) or at our Hoults Yard office in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with hybrid flexible working arrangements always considered. Currently, around half our team of 30 work remotely and half are office-based in Newcastle. Those working at home have frequent and regular interaction with the team including a daily morning meeting and periodic office visits. With the attractive North East region offering relatively low living costs, access to the Northumberland coastline and countryside, members of our team include students wanting to stay in the area and others who have chosen to relocate. We offer relocation assistance should you wish take advantage of working and living in the Newcastle area with it many restaurants, sporting facilities, and thriving arts, cultural, and social scene. Further, we provide free parking, access to private healthcare, and our office is handily placed within walking distance of the local Metro train service and the city centre. With full bid management responsibility your primary role will be to write persuasive, compelling and detailed responses to tender questions on behalf of our clients, all of whom are organisations submitting bids (proposals) to various buyers. To do so, you will be supported to gather high-quality information from the client, as well as undertaking your own research. You will provide end-to-end support, managing the whole process on behalf of the client and guiding them through the process. As an independent bid writing consultancy, we support clients across a diverse range of industries and sectors. We therefore require a candidate who will be able to write compelling, persuasive text across a very wide-ranging field of businesses and functions. As this is a trainee/graduate role, you will not necessarily be expected to have any prior knowledge or experience of the various topics, industries, and sectors relevant to our work, but you must be a skilled and confident writer, with an appropriate vocabulary and an eagerness to learn. We work in a very fast-paced environment and, once fully trained, you will be writing multiple bids concurrently whilst simultaneously managing clients and their expectations. The role therefore requires you to be hardworking with excellent attention to detail, as well as an ability to work independently and manage your own workload, but support is always available via the team of fellow bid writers and managers. Some work outside of typical office hours may occasionally be required. Main duties Main duties for the role include: Creating business-winning written responses (minimum output of 1,500 words per day) that support the client to maximise their likelihood of success Project managing the process from end-to-end on your own initiative, ensuring that submission deadlines are always met Speaking with clients and helping to manage client relationships Helping to maintain bid libraries (records of documentation relevant to each client) In line with your development, opportunities will be made available to incorporate additional duties, such as: Becoming a specialist bid writer in a chosen field; current team members specialise in health and social care, construction, property services and other disciplines Supporting with internal quality assurance checks Offering guidance and assistance to other writers Reviewing successful and unsuccessful submissions, feedback and lessons learned to assist with our continuous improvement Becoming involved in all parts of the business, including strategy, sales, business development and more. Skills and experience As this is a Senior Bid Writer role, prior knowledge and a minimum 2-years experience of the tender process is expected. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, ambitious and committed. Strong IT skills and outstanding writing, editing and verbal communication skills are essential, and you should be educated to degree level or above. While a business-related or English degree may be preferable, candidates with a degree in any discipline which has required them to write to a high quality (e.g. humanities, languages etc.) should feel confident to apply. Members of our team have studied Economics, History, German, Law, English Literature, Engineering, Business Studies, Crime Science, Politics and more, translating their skills and abilities in writing and research to become successful bid writers. Benefits You will become part of a small but vibrant, thriving and supportive team, as well as benefiting from: Salary increases following completion of probation (typically six months) and regular pay reviews in line with progress via a formal pay banding structure. A generous bonus scheme: when bids win, the resultant revenue is shared with the writers who supported the project, with experienced writers in our team earning on average up to 15% of their annual salary in bonuses Opportunities to undertake paid overtime in line with business need 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days on completion of qualifying period Birthday holiday day, once passed 6-month probation period) Opportunities to progress via training and development (fully funded and time spent in training paid) Opt-in private healthcare and healthcare cash plan (post-probation) Regular socials and annual events such as summer barbecues, Christmas parties 4pm finishes on Fridays. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and so encourage applications from all sections of the community. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Starting at 35,000 and currently rising to 45,000 plus performance related bonuses of up to 8,000 p.a. from the outset. Details of our pay bands and incremental scale will be share during the recruitment process.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
About us Every day in the UK, bodies such as local councils, government departments and housing associations procure goods and services through the competitive tender process. This process requires organisations to create written bids (proposals), responding to various questions about their proposed approaches, in order to be awarded a contract. Executive Compass is an independent bid writing company which exists to support these organisations to write high-quality, detailed, and persuasive proposals and maximise their likelihood of success. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne but supporting organisations across the whole of the UK, we now have a vacancy for up to four experienced bid writers to join our team. Ongoing support and training will be provided to enable the successful applicant(s) to further develop their skills and knowledge as a bid writing professional. In the past 13 years, alongside employing more experienced writers, we have developed a highly effective graduate training scheme with intensive support and full training provided, allowing team members to develop. Working arrangements As a Senior Bid Writer, you will work as part of our established team either remotely from home (using a high-spec company PC and up to three flat-screen monitors - all provided and delivered to you) or at our Hoults Yard office in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with hybrid flexible working arrangements always considered. Currently, around half our team of 30 work remotely and half are office-based in Newcastle. Those working at home have frequent and regular interaction with the team including a daily morning meeting and periodic office visits. With the attractive North East region offering relatively low living costs, access to the Northumberland coastline and countryside, members of our team include students wanting to stay in the area and others who have chosen to relocate. We offer relocation assistance should you wish take advantage of working and living in the Newcastle area with it many restaurants, sporting facilities, and thriving arts, cultural, and social scene. Further, we provide free parking, access to private healthcare, and our office is handily placed within walking distance of the local Metro train service and the city centre. With full bid management responsibility your primary role will be to write persuasive, compelling and detailed responses to tender questions on behalf of our clients, all of whom are organisations submitting bids (proposals) to various buyers. To do so, you will be supported to gather high-quality information from the client, as well as undertaking your own research. You will provide end-to-end support, managing the whole process on behalf of the client and guiding them through the process. As an independent bid writing consultancy, we support clients across a diverse range of industries and sectors. We therefore require a candidate who will be able to write compelling, persuasive text across a very wide-ranging field of businesses and functions. As this is a trainee/graduate role, you will not necessarily be expected to have any prior knowledge or experience of the various topics, industries, and sectors relevant to our work, but you must be a skilled and confident writer, with an appropriate vocabulary and an eagerness to learn. We work in a very fast-paced environment and, once fully trained, you will be writing multiple bids concurrently whilst simultaneously managing clients and their expectations. The role therefore requires you to be hardworking with excellent attention to detail, as well as an ability to work independently and manage your own workload, but support is always available via the team of fellow bid writers and managers. Some work outside of typical office hours may occasionally be required. Main duties Main duties for the role include: Creating business-winning written responses (minimum output of 1,500 words per day) that support the client to maximise their likelihood of success Project managing the process from end-to-end on your own initiative, ensuring that submission deadlines are always met Speaking with clients and helping to manage client relationships Helping to maintain bid libraries (records of documentation relevant to each client) In line with your development, opportunities will be made available to incorporate additional duties, such as: Becoming a specialist bid writer in a chosen field; current team members specialise in health and social care, construction, property services and other disciplines Supporting with internal quality assurance checks Offering guidance and assistance to other writers Reviewing successful and unsuccessful submissions, feedback and lessons learned to assist with our continuous improvement Becoming involved in all parts of the business, including strategy, sales, business development and more. Skills and experience As this is a Senior Bid Writer role, prior knowledge and a minimum 2-years experience of the tender process is expected. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, ambitious and committed. Strong IT skills and outstanding writing, editing and verbal communication skills are essential, and you should be educated to degree level or above. While a business-related or English degree may be preferable, candidates with a degree in any discipline which has required them to write to a high quality (e.g. humanities, languages etc.) should feel confident to apply. Members of our team have studied Economics, History, German, Law, English Literature, Engineering, Business Studies, Crime Science, Politics and more, translating their skills and abilities in writing and research to become successful bid writers. Benefits You will become part of a small but vibrant, thriving and supportive team, as well as benefiting from: Salary increases following completion of probation (typically six months) and regular pay reviews in line with progress via a formal pay banding structure. A generous bonus scheme: when bids win, the resultant revenue is shared with the writers who supported the project, with experienced writers in our team earning on average up to 15% of their annual salary in bonuses Opportunities to undertake paid overtime in line with business need 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days on completion of qualifying period Birthday holiday day, once passed 6-month probation period) Opportunities to progress via training and development (fully funded and time spent in training paid) Opt-in private healthcare and healthcare cash plan (post-probation) Regular socials and annual events such as summer barbecues, Christmas parties 4pm finishes on Fridays. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and so encourage applications from all sections of the community. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Starting at 35,000 and currently rising to 45,000 plus performance related bonuses of up to 8,000 p.a. from the outset. Details of our pay bands and incremental scale will be share during the recruitment process.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and debugging specific geometric modeling features with new algorithms, quite often outside the realm of Parasolid API with a focus on geometry preparation tools for CAE applications. The initial project is to design and develop a B-Rep based geometry wrapper around a complex multi-body CAD assembly for external aero dynamics, thermal comfort inside cabins and various conjugate heat transfer analysis applications. Your concentrations will be on surpassing customer expectations and delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced development environment. Your ability to understand complex geometry operations with extensive knowledge in Parasolid will be vital. You will lead projects spanning multiple areas of Geometry module for Simcenter products, set technical direction for new features, and promote innovation through the ability to introduce new algorithms, technology and by conducting research. Responsibilities: Design, develop, modify, and implement software programming for products using languages such as C/C++, Java and JSON scripts. Drive product direction by defining, managing, and coding software while focusing on enhancing user experience. Lead and coordinate software analytics programs, utilizing quantitative metrics to understand user behavior and identify critical areas for product development. Improve performance using various profiling tools. Work on all areas of geometry development including help on vertical application. Mentor junior engineers and act as a technical lead in guiding them. Required Skills and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of agile software development, SDLC and other life cycle methodologies. Advanced knowledge of SPMD for parallel processing, client-server architecture supporting both desktop and web client apps, application integration, and system development skills. Ability to write cohesive, well-structured, object-oriented, advanced C++ and java code embracing latest coding standards. Advanced production support skills with experience providing direct technical support and consulting to vertical application development teams. Experience with commercial CAD and CAE software tools. Ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously and communicate complex technical concepts clearly. Required Education and Experience: Master's degree or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent is preferred. A bachelor's degree with exceptional knowledge in geometry algorithms and equivalent experience will also be considered. Demonstratable experience involving the development of enterprise applications with modern C++, OOA, Templates, Multi-threading and Design Patterns. Proven track record of defining and managing software analytics projects and enhancing user experience. Experience providing expert help and work in highly collaborative environment. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the UK. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the UK. Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and debugging specific geometric modeling features with new algorithms, quite often outside the realm of Parasolid API with a focus on geometry preparation tools for CAE applications. The initial project is to design and develop a B-Rep based geometry wrapper around a complex multi-body CAD assembly for external aero dynamics, thermal comfort inside cabins and various conjugate heat transfer analysis applications. Your concentrations will be on surpassing customer expectations and delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced development environment. Your ability to understand complex geometry operations with extensive knowledge in Parasolid will be vital. You will lead projects spanning multiple areas of Geometry module for Simcenter products, set technical direction for new features, and promote innovation through the ability to introduce new algorithms, technology and by conducting research. Responsibilities: Design, develop, modify, and implement software programming for products using languages such as C/C++, Java and JSON scripts. Drive product direction by defining, managing, and coding software while focusing on enhancing user experience. Lead and coordinate software analytics programs, utilizing quantitative metrics to understand user behavior and identify critical areas for product development. Improve performance using various profiling tools. Work on all areas of geometry development including help on vertical application. Mentor junior engineers and act as a technical lead in guiding them. Required Skills and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of agile software development, SDLC and other life cycle methodologies. Advanced knowledge of SPMD for parallel processing, client-server architecture supporting both desktop and web client apps, application integration, and system development skills. Ability to write cohesive, well-structured, object-oriented, advanced C++ and java code embracing latest coding standards. Advanced production support skills with experience providing direct technical support and consulting to vertical application development teams. Experience with commercial CAD and CAE software tools. Ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously and communicate complex technical concepts clearly. Required Education and Experience: Master's degree or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent is preferred. A bachelor's degree with exceptional knowledge in geometry algorithms and equivalent experience will also be considered. Demonstratable experience involving the development of enterprise applications with modern C++, OOA, Templates, Multi-threading and Design Patterns. Proven track record of defining and managing software analytics projects and enhancing user experience. Experience providing expert help and work in highly collaborative environment. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the UK. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the UK. Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
Background PwC's Central Technology team ('Tech Connect') is responsible for identifying and deploying innovative AI use cases for PwC and its clients. We use machine learning and natural language processing to build data-driven solutions which solve important problems across our organisation. We work across industries, including healthcare, financial services and professional services to develop their Machine Learning capabilities. We're currently looking for experienced Machine Learning Engineers with coaching and managing experience to join us across our Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and London offices. What we do Below are some examples of what machine learning engineers in the team have worked on before. Combine and scale natural language models that help subject matter experts (e.g. Risk, Auditing) to efficiently profile and analyse large sets of documents Applying advanced Privacy Enhancing Techniques to special category data to produce synthetic datasets that can be used by researchers/consultants without loss of privacy for individuals Scale out natural language processing models that identify climate change disclosures so that they can make billions of predictions across annual reports The Role Designing, developing, and deploying production machine learning pipelines Contributing to our machine learning enabled, business facing applications Contributing effective, high quality code to our codebase Reviewing and monitoring live production models Leading and steering workstreams on projects for your specialism Coaching and managing junior engineers on workstreams Core Skills We make extensive use of the following technologies in our team. Python for machine learning development and deployment HTML, CSS, and Typescript for building our user facing front ends SQL for feature storage and manipulation Docker for packaging up our models for deployment Git for version control Azure / GCP for our cloud backend Nice-to-haves Experience working with large data pipelines (using technologies such as Beam or Kafka) Exposure to other programming languages (such as Java) Experience of working on a project using agile concepts (such as working in sprints) Familiarity with working in an MLOps environment Experience working with search engines (such as Elasticsearch) Real world experience with deep learning Some experience in Privacy Enhancing Techniques (e.g. homomorphic encryption, federated learning, differential privacy, synthetic data generation with deep learning architectures)
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Background PwC's Central Technology team ('Tech Connect') is responsible for identifying and deploying innovative AI use cases for PwC and its clients. We use machine learning and natural language processing to build data-driven solutions which solve important problems across our organisation. We work across industries, including healthcare, financial services and professional services to develop their Machine Learning capabilities. We're currently looking for experienced Machine Learning Engineers with coaching and managing experience to join us across our Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and London offices. What we do Below are some examples of what machine learning engineers in the team have worked on before. Combine and scale natural language models that help subject matter experts (e.g. Risk, Auditing) to efficiently profile and analyse large sets of documents Applying advanced Privacy Enhancing Techniques to special category data to produce synthetic datasets that can be used by researchers/consultants without loss of privacy for individuals Scale out natural language processing models that identify climate change disclosures so that they can make billions of predictions across annual reports The Role Designing, developing, and deploying production machine learning pipelines Contributing to our machine learning enabled, business facing applications Contributing effective, high quality code to our codebase Reviewing and monitoring live production models Leading and steering workstreams on projects for your specialism Coaching and managing junior engineers on workstreams Core Skills We make extensive use of the following technologies in our team. Python for machine learning development and deployment HTML, CSS, and Typescript for building our user facing front ends SQL for feature storage and manipulation Docker for packaging up our models for deployment Git for version control Azure / GCP for our cloud backend Nice-to-haves Experience working with large data pipelines (using technologies such as Beam or Kafka) Exposure to other programming languages (such as Java) Experience of working on a project using agile concepts (such as working in sprints) Familiarity with working in an MLOps environment Experience working with search engines (such as Elasticsearch) Real world experience with deep learning Some experience in Privacy Enhancing Techniques (e.g. homomorphic encryption, federated learning, differential privacy, synthetic data generation with deep learning architectures)
JOB DESCRIPTION Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Asset Management Investment Data Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications. Job responsibilities Champion a domain-based approach to data management working closely with domain experts to meets diverse needs across the Investment Platform. Drive the development of an application that helps users discover research, breaking news, street events, market data and more. Curated around the needs of an individual, portfolio or team. Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to improve the data discovery experience using latest AI Technologies. Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams. Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others. Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes. Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies. Adds to the team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability. Advanced level of technical expertise in Java or Python and modern programming paradigms Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability. Hands on experience with Front End development and knowledge of React concepts. Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight. Exposure to AWS via hands on experience or certification Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Ability to present and effectively communicate with other engineering teams to drive design decisions. Search engine optimization Basic understanding of latest AI/ML technologies and prompt engineering ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Asset Management Investment Data Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications. Job responsibilities Champion a domain-based approach to data management working closely with domain experts to meets diverse needs across the Investment Platform. Drive the development of an application that helps users discover research, breaking news, street events, market data and more. Curated around the needs of an individual, portfolio or team. Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to improve the data discovery experience using latest AI Technologies. Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams. Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others. Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes. Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies. Adds to the team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability. Advanced level of technical expertise in Java or Python and modern programming paradigms Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability. Hands on experience with Front End development and knowledge of React concepts. Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight. Exposure to AWS via hands on experience or certification Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Ability to present and effectively communicate with other engineering teams to drive design decisions. Search engine optimization Basic understanding of latest AI/ML technologies and prompt engineering ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.
We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Tax Innovation & Capital Incentives (ICI) team based within our Listed and Inbound (L&I) tax team. The team has a strong focus on growth and a wide range of clients across all industries including engineering, food & drink, manufacturing, financial services and IT & software development. We advise businesses on HMRC incentives including Research & Development reliefs, Patent Box claims and Capital Allowances claims which are effective tools to reward their innovation & technological development. Our aim is top quality client experience delivering in a way that differentiates us from our competitors. We operate as a local team (based mainly within offices in Central London and Watford) within a wider national network of ICI specialists. Our team includes individuals with, for example, general tax, audit and industry backgrounds, all bringing different skills, qualities and perspectives to ensure that we are delivering an exceptional service to our clients. The role will be client facing from the outset and you will be typically expected to start building effective working relationships with your clients from day one including leading communications yourself. Prior ICI experience is therefore essential. The role As a Senior Associate in our team you will be expected to get involved in a wide variety of projects covering all of the incentives we advise on. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your own development, actively seeking new projects and making sure you are familiar with the latest HMRC guidance and legislation. Within our team the legislation and guidance are only part of the picture as you will develop and progress much quicker through your exposure to practical application. We actively encourage you to be inquisitive, ask questions and get involved in meetings from the outset to make sure you are seeing the practical application in action. As a Senior Associate in this team you will be involved with: The support and development of junior staff, sharing your knowledge and expertise through coaching and recognising the need for all levels of the team to develop through exposure to practical application of the legislation Taking a lead role in managing the client relationship which can include managing deadlines, running parts of meetings, handling day to day queries and establishing your role as a trusted contact Working directly to Managers & Senior Managers in the team to support them in managing client relationships and project delivery Preparation of formal reports to support the numerical claims for filing with HMRC Preparation of project technical summaries to illustrate the innovation undertaken by our clients Assisting with the review of numerical aspects of claims and application of the rules to claims Actively considering how we can add value to our clients from within the wider tax team and around the Firm from other lines of service Get involved proactively with business development and looking for opportunities to win work for existing clients of the business and new targets Manage multiple stakeholders including our colleagues across the national ICI network. Key skills / experience We are looking for a candidate with the following key skills: A sound understanding of the R&D regimes and experience in the preparation of both SME and RDEC claims (specifically, reviewing claim workings, contributing to client technical calls, and preparing supporting documentation) Strong interpersonal skills are a must to enable you to take a lead role with clients and also liaise effectively with our team and the wider tax team at PwC Ability to be autonomous and 'lead self' as you will be required to work independently and take responsibility for your own development Passion for client service and general enthusiasm is key as you will be encouraged to actively deal with clients at all levels of seniority Strong organisational skills are a must in order to manage working on a number of clients across our portfolio, often with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally Excellent track record of written skills Excel/analytical skills would be beneficial to enable you to understand the numerical aspects of claims and compile these Good problem-solving skills - you will be expected to think for yourself and come up with potential solutions/approaches
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Tax Innovation & Capital Incentives (ICI) team based within our Listed and Inbound (L&I) tax team. The team has a strong focus on growth and a wide range of clients across all industries including engineering, food & drink, manufacturing, financial services and IT & software development. We advise businesses on HMRC incentives including Research & Development reliefs, Patent Box claims and Capital Allowances claims which are effective tools to reward their innovation & technological development. Our aim is top quality client experience delivering in a way that differentiates us from our competitors. We operate as a local team (based mainly within offices in Central London and Watford) within a wider national network of ICI specialists. Our team includes individuals with, for example, general tax, audit and industry backgrounds, all bringing different skills, qualities and perspectives to ensure that we are delivering an exceptional service to our clients. The role will be client facing from the outset and you will be typically expected to start building effective working relationships with your clients from day one including leading communications yourself. Prior ICI experience is therefore essential. The role As a Senior Associate in our team you will be expected to get involved in a wide variety of projects covering all of the incentives we advise on. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your own development, actively seeking new projects and making sure you are familiar with the latest HMRC guidance and legislation. Within our team the legislation and guidance are only part of the picture as you will develop and progress much quicker through your exposure to practical application. We actively encourage you to be inquisitive, ask questions and get involved in meetings from the outset to make sure you are seeing the practical application in action. As a Senior Associate in this team you will be involved with: The support and development of junior staff, sharing your knowledge and expertise through coaching and recognising the need for all levels of the team to develop through exposure to practical application of the legislation Taking a lead role in managing the client relationship which can include managing deadlines, running parts of meetings, handling day to day queries and establishing your role as a trusted contact Working directly to Managers & Senior Managers in the team to support them in managing client relationships and project delivery Preparation of formal reports to support the numerical claims for filing with HMRC Preparation of project technical summaries to illustrate the innovation undertaken by our clients Assisting with the review of numerical aspects of claims and application of the rules to claims Actively considering how we can add value to our clients from within the wider tax team and around the Firm from other lines of service Get involved proactively with business development and looking for opportunities to win work for existing clients of the business and new targets Manage multiple stakeholders including our colleagues across the national ICI network. Key skills / experience We are looking for a candidate with the following key skills: A sound understanding of the R&D regimes and experience in the preparation of both SME and RDEC claims (specifically, reviewing claim workings, contributing to client technical calls, and preparing supporting documentation) Strong interpersonal skills are a must to enable you to take a lead role with clients and also liaise effectively with our team and the wider tax team at PwC Ability to be autonomous and 'lead self' as you will be required to work independently and take responsibility for your own development Passion for client service and general enthusiasm is key as you will be encouraged to actively deal with clients at all levels of seniority Strong organisational skills are a must in order to manage working on a number of clients across our portfolio, often with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally Excellent track record of written skills Excel/analytical skills would be beneficial to enable you to understand the numerical aspects of claims and compile these Good problem-solving skills - you will be expected to think for yourself and come up with potential solutions/approaches
Thrive on openness, respect and collaboration? Good. Us too. Join as our new Senior Structural Forensic Engineer. Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. You will work as part of the leadership of a team working on a number of projects requiring the review of existing building structures with risks of design flaws. The challenge is to diagnose the status of the design in relation to code compliance, communicate any deficiencies and propose remedial measures to extend the life of the building with minimum disruption to the building stakeholders. Your next role This is a technically demanding role and we are seeking candidates with a strong interest in this area of work. It is more important that candidates have a strong interest in this area of work and want to develop their skills than it is that they have considerable experience of this type of work. The ideal candidate will have considerable ability in the detailed structural analysis and investigation of structures, and the ability to bring considerable creativity to resolving structural problems and deficiencies. The work requires a detailed understanding of structural load paths, principles, and detailing in concrete and steel buildings. This is a growing area of work for us and this role will offer significant opportunity for taking on responsibility and career development, and for developing advanced engineering skills and approaches. Working independently and as part of a team Produce calculations, models, reports, and presentations to an excellent standard, on time and to budget. Share your work for review by senior colleagues and review the work of others for quality assurance. Presenting your designs at internal workshops and chairing external meetings with clients and external consultants when required. Leading teams by making timely decisions and corrective action whilst creating an atmosphere that delivers excellent work. Independent research of technical publications and literature in support of assessment into code verification and assisting potential remedial solutions Collaborating with external clients and harnessing opportunities to engage other internal discipline designers. Informing colleagues of design decisions to ensure the objectives of the company and the client are achieved. Prepare commercial proposals or bids and competition designs whilst working alongside senior colleagues. Manage multiple projects / workstreams and assume responsibility for project delivery within agreed timeframes. Coordinating your work with other members of the project team and contributing to internal technical development strategy. Mentoring and assisting Graduates and less experienced Engineers whilst maintaining your continued professional development, particularly in line management and chartership. Actively maintaining an external and internal network. Your skills & experience Extensive building structures design experience, particularly in reinforced concrete design, structural steelwork design and the refurbishment of existing buildings Within reinforced concrete design experience, we require detailed understanding of punching shear, in particular punching shear checks of transfer slabs Experience as a lead structural engineer on medium to large projects. Extensive knowledge of British and European codes of practice. Strong analytical and structural site inspection skills. Experience using common analysis software (including or similar to ROBOT, TEDDS, ETABS and SAFE) and willing to quickly learn to use new analysis packages as required, including fully non-linear analysis packages. Be a Chartered Member of the ICE or IStructE with the Engineering Council UK or equivalent body. A Bachelor's degree BEng / BSc or Master's degree MEng / MSc in a relevant discipline. APAEWE (Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence) qualification is preferred What we offer you Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies. Hybrid working arrangements. Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical cover, life assurance and income protection. Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements. Generous company pension scheme. Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts Enhanced parenthood leave policies 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you. Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from the exceptional. Ready for something a little less ordinary? Apply now to start your career journey with us.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Thrive on openness, respect and collaboration? Good. Us too. Join as our new Senior Structural Forensic Engineer. Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. You will work as part of the leadership of a team working on a number of projects requiring the review of existing building structures with risks of design flaws. The challenge is to diagnose the status of the design in relation to code compliance, communicate any deficiencies and propose remedial measures to extend the life of the building with minimum disruption to the building stakeholders. Your next role This is a technically demanding role and we are seeking candidates with a strong interest in this area of work. It is more important that candidates have a strong interest in this area of work and want to develop their skills than it is that they have considerable experience of this type of work. The ideal candidate will have considerable ability in the detailed structural analysis and investigation of structures, and the ability to bring considerable creativity to resolving structural problems and deficiencies. The work requires a detailed understanding of structural load paths, principles, and detailing in concrete and steel buildings. This is a growing area of work for us and this role will offer significant opportunity for taking on responsibility and career development, and for developing advanced engineering skills and approaches. Working independently and as part of a team Produce calculations, models, reports, and presentations to an excellent standard, on time and to budget. Share your work for review by senior colleagues and review the work of others for quality assurance. Presenting your designs at internal workshops and chairing external meetings with clients and external consultants when required. Leading teams by making timely decisions and corrective action whilst creating an atmosphere that delivers excellent work. Independent research of technical publications and literature in support of assessment into code verification and assisting potential remedial solutions Collaborating with external clients and harnessing opportunities to engage other internal discipline designers. Informing colleagues of design decisions to ensure the objectives of the company and the client are achieved. Prepare commercial proposals or bids and competition designs whilst working alongside senior colleagues. Manage multiple projects / workstreams and assume responsibility for project delivery within agreed timeframes. Coordinating your work with other members of the project team and contributing to internal technical development strategy. Mentoring and assisting Graduates and less experienced Engineers whilst maintaining your continued professional development, particularly in line management and chartership. Actively maintaining an external and internal network. Your skills & experience Extensive building structures design experience, particularly in reinforced concrete design, structural steelwork design and the refurbishment of existing buildings Within reinforced concrete design experience, we require detailed understanding of punching shear, in particular punching shear checks of transfer slabs Experience as a lead structural engineer on medium to large projects. Extensive knowledge of British and European codes of practice. Strong analytical and structural site inspection skills. Experience using common analysis software (including or similar to ROBOT, TEDDS, ETABS and SAFE) and willing to quickly learn to use new analysis packages as required, including fully non-linear analysis packages. Be a Chartered Member of the ICE or IStructE with the Engineering Council UK or equivalent body. A Bachelor's degree BEng / BSc or Master's degree MEng / MSc in a relevant discipline. APAEWE (Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence) qualification is preferred What we offer you Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies. Hybrid working arrangements. Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical cover, life assurance and income protection. Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements. Generous company pension scheme. Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts Enhanced parenthood leave policies 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you. Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from the exceptional. Ready for something a little less ordinary? Apply now to start your career journey with us.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE has a great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer (Warhead Enhanced Nuclear Safety Team) This role will involve developing warhead components and sub-systems that contain pressurised equipment, mechanical structures, electrical sensors and chemical interfaces. The successful candidate will be working with a multi-disciplined team made up of Engineers, Physicists and Material Scientist to provide concepts, prototypes and validated engineered solutions to support Replacement Warhead technologies. Mechanical Design Engineer (Warhead Enhanced Nuclear Safety Team) Location: Reading (office based) Salary: £35,720 - £51,000 (dependent on experience) Closing date: 07th May 2024 As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Potential opportunities to travel with work for conferences and collaboration As a Mechanical Design Engineer your role will span a range of responsibilities including: Delivery of own agreed objectives / project deliverables Being directly responsible for engaging with stakeholders across the company to progress design activities, ensuring compliance with safety, security and performance with input from subject matter experts. Aid planning activities for future design activities Contribute to the planning and execution of tasks in order to deliver specific agreed objectives on time; demonstrating control of cost and quality Support the progress of designs through product lifecycle Understanding of the hazards and associated risks of any work conducted and, where required, safely use specialised equipment Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Be able to work as part of a team and independently to deliver packages of work as per the customer requirements Understanding customer requirements and being able to translate these into engineering solutions Contribute to the delivery of conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation and validation evidence for mechanical engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements Contribute to the production and delivery of high-quality technical reports and presentations. Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement. Assist the Technical Lead in managing partnerships Support the Senior Engineer in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities Organise personal training and development under the guidance of a professional mentor To be considered for this role, we would like you to have: A Degree, HND/HNC or an equivalent vocational qualification, in an engineering discipline supported by considerable practical experience, with or working towards professional registration Awareness of the development, testing and evaluation of Engineering designs Experience in the production of outline designs Accuracy in the creation of technical reports and documentation Though not to be considered a check list, candidates would also benefit from knowledge of ANY of the following: PSSR and pressure vessel design codes FEA/CFD knowledge Stress analysis Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems Electro-mechanical monitoring Fluid dynamics and hydraulic systems Materials selection Nuclear Safety assessment techniques Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be able to regularly travel to the US for partnering opportunities. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE has a great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer (Warhead Enhanced Nuclear Safety Team) This role will involve developing warhead components and sub-systems that contain pressurised equipment, mechanical structures, electrical sensors and chemical interfaces. The successful candidate will be working with a multi-disciplined team made up of Engineers, Physicists and Material Scientist to provide concepts, prototypes and validated engineered solutions to support Replacement Warhead technologies. Mechanical Design Engineer (Warhead Enhanced Nuclear Safety Team) Location: Reading (office based) Salary: £35,720 - £51,000 (dependent on experience) Closing date: 07th May 2024 As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Potential opportunities to travel with work for conferences and collaboration As a Mechanical Design Engineer your role will span a range of responsibilities including: Delivery of own agreed objectives / project deliverables Being directly responsible for engaging with stakeholders across the company to progress design activities, ensuring compliance with safety, security and performance with input from subject matter experts. Aid planning activities for future design activities Contribute to the planning and execution of tasks in order to deliver specific agreed objectives on time; demonstrating control of cost and quality Support the progress of designs through product lifecycle Understanding of the hazards and associated risks of any work conducted and, where required, safely use specialised equipment Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Be able to work as part of a team and independently to deliver packages of work as per the customer requirements Understanding customer requirements and being able to translate these into engineering solutions Contribute to the delivery of conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation and validation evidence for mechanical engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements Contribute to the production and delivery of high-quality technical reports and presentations. Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement. Assist the Technical Lead in managing partnerships Support the Senior Engineer in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities Organise personal training and development under the guidance of a professional mentor To be considered for this role, we would like you to have: A Degree, HND/HNC or an equivalent vocational qualification, in an engineering discipline supported by considerable practical experience, with or working towards professional registration Awareness of the development, testing and evaluation of Engineering designs Experience in the production of outline designs Accuracy in the creation of technical reports and documentation Though not to be considered a check list, candidates would also benefit from knowledge of ANY of the following: PSSR and pressure vessel design codes FEA/CFD knowledge Stress analysis Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems Electro-mechanical monitoring Fluid dynamics and hydraulic systems Materials selection Nuclear Safety assessment techniques Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be able to regularly travel to the US for partnering opportunities. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
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 Due to the increasing demands to support both existing and forthcoming projects, Ultra are looking for talented and experienced software engineers to come into our DevOps team to help support the talented engineers who are developing the next generation of Sonar Systems for our ASW product line. Ultra prides itself on world class engineering, delivering agile solutions to a wide range of customers across the world. With sites in the UK, Canada, and Australia the opportunities for the right candidates are extremely exciting. Ultra is currently on a journey to improve the experience for its extremely capable development teams by adopting more Agile methods with DevOps playing an increasingly important role as we scale up the level of Continuous Integration and Automation in our delivery pipelines. As a result, we can provide the opportunity to work with some extremely bright and talented people, embedding the skills of mathematicians and physicists into signal processing and artificial intelligence that operates at the cutting edge of the defence industry. In this role you will be working with a team of 50+ software developers designing, implementing, and testing solutions for sonar systems that will be delivered to a wide variety of different Navy's from across the world. Consequently, we have an immediate and ongoing requirement for passionate Software Engineers with strong software development skills and equally strong DevOps skills. The ideal candidate will be a software engineer who both understands what a developer requires (and could in theory join the development team from time to time to write code). But also, one who also understands and has a passion for building, maintaining, and streamlining the continuous development and integration pipelines which support them. You will be working with a mixture of technologies and software languages, based around a virtualised development environment and as such there is a wide range of skills that are applicable to this role. It is not expected that one person will hold all these skills, but it is expected that the DevOps team will have sufficient breadth and depth to cover all, and you will be key to achieving this. Key Responsibilities Construction & Maintenance of the Software Development Environment Collaboration with colleagues across the world to ensure the system is always available. Development and maintenance of the CDI build and test pipelines across projects. Researching new techniques and best practice to apply to the work. Providing support to the application developers on an as needed basis. Accountable for cost and schedule of assigned work. Skills, Qualification and Experience Experience in C++ or Java Development Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle Experience developing build pipelines in Conan and or Gradle Experience of VMware ESXi would be an advantage. Experience of Linux Red Hat application development and configuration would be an advantage. Experience with a variety of Software Configuration Tools including SVN and GIT would be an advantage. Knowledge of Sonar would be an advantage. Degree in engineering, computer science or related subject Personal Attributes Capable of achieving Security Clearance to at least SC level Self-motivated, adaptable to change, proactive, diligent and with good inter-personal skills. Ability to rapidly apply generic knowledge to new problems in new environments. 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.
Apr 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 Due to the increasing demands to support both existing and forthcoming projects, Ultra are looking for talented and experienced software engineers to come into our DevOps team to help support the talented engineers who are developing the next generation of Sonar Systems for our ASW product line. Ultra prides itself on world class engineering, delivering agile solutions to a wide range of customers across the world. With sites in the UK, Canada, and Australia the opportunities for the right candidates are extremely exciting. Ultra is currently on a journey to improve the experience for its extremely capable development teams by adopting more Agile methods with DevOps playing an increasingly important role as we scale up the level of Continuous Integration and Automation in our delivery pipelines. As a result, we can provide the opportunity to work with some extremely bright and talented people, embedding the skills of mathematicians and physicists into signal processing and artificial intelligence that operates at the cutting edge of the defence industry. In this role you will be working with a team of 50+ software developers designing, implementing, and testing solutions for sonar systems that will be delivered to a wide variety of different Navy's from across the world. Consequently, we have an immediate and ongoing requirement for passionate Software Engineers with strong software development skills and equally strong DevOps skills. The ideal candidate will be a software engineer who both understands what a developer requires (and could in theory join the development team from time to time to write code). But also, one who also understands and has a passion for building, maintaining, and streamlining the continuous development and integration pipelines which support them. You will be working with a mixture of technologies and software languages, based around a virtualised development environment and as such there is a wide range of skills that are applicable to this role. It is not expected that one person will hold all these skills, but it is expected that the DevOps team will have sufficient breadth and depth to cover all, and you will be key to achieving this. Key Responsibilities Construction & Maintenance of the Software Development Environment Collaboration with colleagues across the world to ensure the system is always available. Development and maintenance of the CDI build and test pipelines across projects. Researching new techniques and best practice to apply to the work. Providing support to the application developers on an as needed basis. Accountable for cost and schedule of assigned work. Skills, Qualification and Experience Experience in C++ or Java Development Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle Experience developing build pipelines in Conan and or Gradle Experience of VMware ESXi would be an advantage. Experience of Linux Red Hat application development and configuration would be an advantage. Experience with a variety of Software Configuration Tools including SVN and GIT would be an advantage. Knowledge of Sonar would be an advantage. Degree in engineering, computer science or related subject Personal Attributes Capable of achieving Security Clearance to at least SC level Self-motivated, adaptable to change, proactive, diligent and with good inter-personal skills. Ability to rapidly apply generic knowledge to new problems in new environments. 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.
Manchester (Hybrid, up to 4 days WFH) £50-60k Street Group is one of the fastest-growing PropTech companies in the UK. We want to be the leading creator of delightful experiences for everybody involved in buying, selling, renting and letting property, regardless of their involvement, to improve the industry for everybody by elevating UK Estate Agencies through world-class technology. Our core products, Street.co.uk, Spectre, and Insights form a powerful trio, working harmoniously together to transform an agent's job. From securing more leads and winning new business to streamlining business operations and growing market share, our products are already supercharging 1,000s of agencies across the UK. As a Senior PHP Developer, you'll be pivotal to our continued success. You'll be part of a small cross-functional team, working alongside designers, product owners and engineers in order to identify, prioritise and solve problems iteratively. Utilising cutting-edge technology you'll play a pivotal role in the evolution of our products. This is an exciting time to join us, marking a crucial point in our growth where you can expect immediate impact and fast-paced innovation to be the norm. If you love autonomy, are naturally curious, and want to have a genuine impact within a growing company, we think you'd fit right in! Here's what you can expect to be working on as a Senior PHP Developer at Street Group You'll have hands-on experience in building and delivering high-quality software solutions You'll be a driving force behind best programming practices and taking your team on that journey with you You'll work at scale, building tools and systems that can process large data volumes quickly and consistently You'll drive the enhancement and continual upkeep of our platform for optimal performance You'll collaborate closely with our in-house Data team, our customers, and commercial colleagues across the business to build a best-in-class product You'll develop your expertise through consistent knowledge-sharing sessions with fellow team members, fostering a collaborative environment for continuous growth. A bit about you You're an experienced Software Developer who has strong commercial experience in both PHP and Laravel You have experience with Vue You have experience with cloud computing services (AWS and/or GCP) You're a passionate advocate for best practices including Agile, TDD and OOP You have strong empathy, communication and collaboration skills You care about empowering your team and working together to find the best solutions Why join Street Group? Hybrid-working, you can work from home up to 4 days per week Guilt-Free R&R - £1000 towards a holiday after your first year with the team (we'll even cover the tax!) Joining a culture that supports your development and encourages growth £500 yearly L&D budget for your career development Your birthday on us - we pay, you stay away 'Give something back' - 2 paid days volunteering on us Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay Mental health & well-being support via Health Assured Regular well-being initiatives Flexible working hours Joining a new team in an exciting business with huge ambition Be a part of something bigger - everyone in our team is passionate about improving the entire property industry! It's a huge goal, but it motivates us to do better every single day A chance to work on cutting-edge technology Comfortable, relaxed office space - office dogs welcome! Fully stocked fridge and beers (or an alternative) on us every Friday afternoon Company and team off-sites, events and happy hours Cycle to work scheme Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Feel good about sustainability - we're a climate-positive company! _ Research has shown that women tend to rule themselves out of applying for jobs unless they meet 100% of the requirements. If you fall into that category and were about to rule yourself out based on the above criteria; please consider applying anyway. We'd love to see your application! _ Salary £50,000-£60,000 dependent on experience. However, sometimes the perfect person is far more or less experienced than we anticipated. In these situations planned ranges go out the window. If you think that might be the case, please apply and just let us know. We care deeply about helping the tech industry become a more inclusive and diverse place and we work hard to lead by example. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity through attracting and retaining a complementary team of employees and building an inclusive environment for all. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and be able to perform the work specified. Interview Process: 4 stages = An introductory call with one of our Talent team > Tech Task > Technical Interview > Final interview with our Co-Founder. We want to make our interviews as inclusive as possible, so if you need any adjustments made, or if there's anything you think we should be aware of during the interview process, please do let us know. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Company events Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Paid volunteer time Referral programme Work from home Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends Experience: PHP: 5 years (required) Laravel: 4 years (required) Ability to Commute: Manchester (required) Work Location: In person
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Manchester (Hybrid, up to 4 days WFH) £50-60k Street Group is one of the fastest-growing PropTech companies in the UK. We want to be the leading creator of delightful experiences for everybody involved in buying, selling, renting and letting property, regardless of their involvement, to improve the industry for everybody by elevating UK Estate Agencies through world-class technology. Our core products, Street.co.uk, Spectre, and Insights form a powerful trio, working harmoniously together to transform an agent's job. From securing more leads and winning new business to streamlining business operations and growing market share, our products are already supercharging 1,000s of agencies across the UK. As a Senior PHP Developer, you'll be pivotal to our continued success. You'll be part of a small cross-functional team, working alongside designers, product owners and engineers in order to identify, prioritise and solve problems iteratively. Utilising cutting-edge technology you'll play a pivotal role in the evolution of our products. This is an exciting time to join us, marking a crucial point in our growth where you can expect immediate impact and fast-paced innovation to be the norm. If you love autonomy, are naturally curious, and want to have a genuine impact within a growing company, we think you'd fit right in! Here's what you can expect to be working on as a Senior PHP Developer at Street Group You'll have hands-on experience in building and delivering high-quality software solutions You'll be a driving force behind best programming practices and taking your team on that journey with you You'll work at scale, building tools and systems that can process large data volumes quickly and consistently You'll drive the enhancement and continual upkeep of our platform for optimal performance You'll collaborate closely with our in-house Data team, our customers, and commercial colleagues across the business to build a best-in-class product You'll develop your expertise through consistent knowledge-sharing sessions with fellow team members, fostering a collaborative environment for continuous growth. A bit about you You're an experienced Software Developer who has strong commercial experience in both PHP and Laravel You have experience with Vue You have experience with cloud computing services (AWS and/or GCP) You're a passionate advocate for best practices including Agile, TDD and OOP You have strong empathy, communication and collaboration skills You care about empowering your team and working together to find the best solutions Why join Street Group? Hybrid-working, you can work from home up to 4 days per week Guilt-Free R&R - £1000 towards a holiday after your first year with the team (we'll even cover the tax!) Joining a culture that supports your development and encourages growth £500 yearly L&D budget for your career development Your birthday on us - we pay, you stay away 'Give something back' - 2 paid days volunteering on us Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay Mental health & well-being support via Health Assured Regular well-being initiatives Flexible working hours Joining a new team in an exciting business with huge ambition Be a part of something bigger - everyone in our team is passionate about improving the entire property industry! It's a huge goal, but it motivates us to do better every single day A chance to work on cutting-edge technology Comfortable, relaxed office space - office dogs welcome! Fully stocked fridge and beers (or an alternative) on us every Friday afternoon Company and team off-sites, events and happy hours Cycle to work scheme Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Feel good about sustainability - we're a climate-positive company! _ Research has shown that women tend to rule themselves out of applying for jobs unless they meet 100% of the requirements. If you fall into that category and were about to rule yourself out based on the above criteria; please consider applying anyway. We'd love to see your application! _ Salary £50,000-£60,000 dependent on experience. However, sometimes the perfect person is far more or less experienced than we anticipated. In these situations planned ranges go out the window. If you think that might be the case, please apply and just let us know. We care deeply about helping the tech industry become a more inclusive and diverse place and we work hard to lead by example. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity through attracting and retaining a complementary team of employees and building an inclusive environment for all. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and be able to perform the work specified. Interview Process: 4 stages = An introductory call with one of our Talent team > Tech Task > Technical Interview > Final interview with our Co-Founder. We want to make our interviews as inclusive as possible, so if you need any adjustments made, or if there's anything you think we should be aware of during the interview process, please do let us know. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Company events Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Paid volunteer time Referral programme Work from home Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends Experience: PHP: 5 years (required) Laravel: 4 years (required) Ability to Commute: Manchester (required) Work Location: In person
Senior QA Engineer About Raidiam Raidiam is the global organisation at the forefront of data sharing technologies that are changing the world. We believe in empowering everyone to share their data safely, securely, and simply; in a trusted and consented way; creating the potential to be seamlessly connected to the products and services they need. Since our inception, Raidiam has been the enabling force behind the world s most significant data sharing developments, including Open Finance and Open Insurance in Brazil. We continue to be called upon by governments, regulators, and businesses to provide advice and technical support to achieve their data sharing ambitions. We work from the centre creating ecosystems with solid foundations to establish and nurture trust, the key to any successful data sharing. This makes us unique as the only provider in the market to operate from the core. What will your role as Senior QA Engineer look like? As a Senior QA Engineer you will be responsible for developing and implementing automation test strategies and frameworks that are aligned with the overall QA Strategy for the organisation. You will also be responsible for writing and executing automation scripts using Cypress to test software applications and systems and ensuring that all aspects of the application or system are thoroughly tested. You will create and maintain test automation frameworks that are efficient, reusable, and scalable. You will also mentor automation testing team members, analyse testing metrics to identify trends and areas of improvement in the automation testing process, and work closely with the development team to ensure that automation testing requirements are integrated into the development process. You will maintain a rigorous approach to quality assurance that contributes toward delivering exceptional user experiences and driving customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities: Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and scalability. Ensure the quality and reliability of our software products by implementing comprehensive testing strategies and methodologies. Establish and maintain quality assurance processes, standards, and best practices to ensure consistent and high-quality deliverables. Mentor and guide QA team members, providing technical expertise and support to foster their professional growth. Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define test objectives. Identify, document, and track software defects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritise and resolve issues in a timely manner. Analyse testing metrics to identify trends and areas of improvement in the automation testing process. Work closely with the development team to ensure that automation testing requirements are integrated into the development process. Identify and report any defects or issues with the software or application to the development team. Participate in code reviews to ensure that the automation code is of high quality, efficient, and adheres to best practices. Provide guidance and training to team members to ensure that they are up-to-date with the latest automation testing methodologies and tools. Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest automation testing tools, frameworks, and best practices, particularly in the context of Cypress. Comply with Raidiam s Corporate Policies and Procedures. Comply with Raidiam s Information Security Policies and Procedures. Complete any other tasks and/or duties you may be instructed to carry out from time to time. Our candidate must have: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. At least 5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a focus on automation testing using Cypress. Expert knowledge of Cypress, including the ability to write and execute complex tests using Cypress and create custom Cypress commands. Strong understanding of API testing principles and experience in testing APIs using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI. Experience in testing the performance of APIs and web UI using tools such as JMeter or Gatling. Experience in designing and developing test automation frameworks that are efficient, reusable, and scalable. Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript. Proven experience in writing backend API tests using Go or similar programming languages. Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Travis CI. Familiarity with security testing principles and experience in testing APIs and web UI for security vulnerabilities using tools such as OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite. Familiarity with open banking standards and regulations such as PSD2, Open Banking UK, or Open Banking Brazil. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience in working in an Agile environment and understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. What we think you should know about us We operate and embrace full remote working and equip you for that. For those who choose to work from the office or wishing to adopt a hybrid working practice, we have an office in the heart of London. We are proud of the vibrant, exciting, and fast-paced environment working at the forefront of developments in consented data sharing that we have created. We take our team s development very seriously and provide all individuals with a training budget, allocated study time, a full LMS training suite, support to study for industry standard qualifications and internal knowledge sharing. We fully believe in and live by our values, encouraging this by recognising and rewarding team members who actively demonstrate them. What can you expect from us? Working week of 37.5 hours with flexible, remote working. 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service), plus Bank Holidays. Upon successful completion of your probation, you will benefit from: Benefits package including Health Cash Plan, Death in Service, Cycle to Work and Lifestyle Savings . Auto-enrolment in pension scheme with 5% employer contribution. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Discretionary bonus, based on company and individual performance. Enrolment in company equity share option scheme. This is a UK-based role and does not offer visa sponsorship, therefore you must be legally able to work in the UK and will be asked to confirm upon applying for this position. If you re interested in this opportunity, please click apply and you will be redirected to our recruitment system to complete your application.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior QA Engineer About Raidiam Raidiam is the global organisation at the forefront of data sharing technologies that are changing the world. We believe in empowering everyone to share their data safely, securely, and simply; in a trusted and consented way; creating the potential to be seamlessly connected to the products and services they need. Since our inception, Raidiam has been the enabling force behind the world s most significant data sharing developments, including Open Finance and Open Insurance in Brazil. We continue to be called upon by governments, regulators, and businesses to provide advice and technical support to achieve their data sharing ambitions. We work from the centre creating ecosystems with solid foundations to establish and nurture trust, the key to any successful data sharing. This makes us unique as the only provider in the market to operate from the core. What will your role as Senior QA Engineer look like? As a Senior QA Engineer you will be responsible for developing and implementing automation test strategies and frameworks that are aligned with the overall QA Strategy for the organisation. You will also be responsible for writing and executing automation scripts using Cypress to test software applications and systems and ensuring that all aspects of the application or system are thoroughly tested. You will create and maintain test automation frameworks that are efficient, reusable, and scalable. You will also mentor automation testing team members, analyse testing metrics to identify trends and areas of improvement in the automation testing process, and work closely with the development team to ensure that automation testing requirements are integrated into the development process. You will maintain a rigorous approach to quality assurance that contributes toward delivering exceptional user experiences and driving customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities: Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and scalability. Ensure the quality and reliability of our software products by implementing comprehensive testing strategies and methodologies. Establish and maintain quality assurance processes, standards, and best practices to ensure consistent and high-quality deliverables. Mentor and guide QA team members, providing technical expertise and support to foster their professional growth. Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define test objectives. Identify, document, and track software defects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritise and resolve issues in a timely manner. Analyse testing metrics to identify trends and areas of improvement in the automation testing process. Work closely with the development team to ensure that automation testing requirements are integrated into the development process. Identify and report any defects or issues with the software or application to the development team. Participate in code reviews to ensure that the automation code is of high quality, efficient, and adheres to best practices. Provide guidance and training to team members to ensure that they are up-to-date with the latest automation testing methodologies and tools. Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest automation testing tools, frameworks, and best practices, particularly in the context of Cypress. Comply with Raidiam s Corporate Policies and Procedures. Comply with Raidiam s Information Security Policies and Procedures. Complete any other tasks and/or duties you may be instructed to carry out from time to time. Our candidate must have: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. At least 5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a focus on automation testing using Cypress. Expert knowledge of Cypress, including the ability to write and execute complex tests using Cypress and create custom Cypress commands. Strong understanding of API testing principles and experience in testing APIs using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI. Experience in testing the performance of APIs and web UI using tools such as JMeter or Gatling. Experience in designing and developing test automation frameworks that are efficient, reusable, and scalable. Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript. Proven experience in writing backend API tests using Go or similar programming languages. Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Travis CI. Familiarity with security testing principles and experience in testing APIs and web UI for security vulnerabilities using tools such as OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite. Familiarity with open banking standards and regulations such as PSD2, Open Banking UK, or Open Banking Brazil. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience in working in an Agile environment and understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. What we think you should know about us We operate and embrace full remote working and equip you for that. For those who choose to work from the office or wishing to adopt a hybrid working practice, we have an office in the heart of London. We are proud of the vibrant, exciting, and fast-paced environment working at the forefront of developments in consented data sharing that we have created. We take our team s development very seriously and provide all individuals with a training budget, allocated study time, a full LMS training suite, support to study for industry standard qualifications and internal knowledge sharing. We fully believe in and live by our values, encouraging this by recognising and rewarding team members who actively demonstrate them. What can you expect from us? Working week of 37.5 hours with flexible, remote working. 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service), plus Bank Holidays. Upon successful completion of your probation, you will benefit from: Benefits package including Health Cash Plan, Death in Service, Cycle to Work and Lifestyle Savings . Auto-enrolment in pension scheme with 5% employer contribution. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Discretionary bonus, based on company and individual performance. Enrolment in company equity share option scheme. This is a UK-based role and does not offer visa sponsorship, therefore you must be legally able to work in the UK and will be asked to confirm upon applying for this position. If you re interested in this opportunity, please click apply and you will be redirected to our recruitment system to complete your application.
NES Fircroft UK is currently recruiting for a Process Chemist (Research Scientist) on behalf of a leading Chemical / Agricultural client based in Huddersfield. This is available as a 12-month contract, working Mon-Fri, 36hrs per week, Mon-Fri. PAYE hourly rates, just enquire for more details. Role purpose To develop, evaluate and scale-up chemical processes for new and existing products, as agreed with the +1 manager, in order to establish or improve manufacturing capability. To carry out laboratory work to support existing manufacture across a range of Chemical processes. To assess and collate data on Chemical Processes to define an optimum operating envelope. Accountabilities Plan and carry out chemical process development work on new and existing processes in the laboratory to meet development targets on quality, cost, operability, productivity, and SHE impact as agreed with the Senior Process Chemist or Principal Process Chemist. Communicate with other technical functions; analytical, process engineers, formulation, manufacturing, and SHE functions to exchange information and results to assist in progressing development work. Determine the best method, in consultation with Senior or Principal Process Chemist, and prepare representative samples of new products or the product from process modifications. Record all work in standard official notebooks and prepare for approval programme memoranda and the appropriate sections of technical reports and memoranda to disseminate and record the results and conclusions of laboratory work. Manage activities in compliance with site, company and regulatory requirements, e.g. SI's, HSE policy and standards, COMAH (Health and Safety Executive), PPC (SEPA) etc Knowledge, experience & capabilities Critical knowledge Laboratory/analytical: Excellent practical skills in experimental and analytical techniques Literature searching and the use of library and information systems. Problem solving: Ability to define and analyse problems and propose solutions as well as recognising deviation from what is expected and taking proactive action to understand and address. Planning and organisation: ability to plan own work > 2 weeks. Communication: Ability to convey information verbally, in writing, or by presentations. Critical experience Comprehensive experience and knowledge of lab techniques Critical technical, professional, and personal capabilities Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down problems, analyse data and produce solutions. Ability to learn: Quickly understanding and applying information, concepts, and strategies. Flexibility: adjusting behaviours to new information and changing situations. Thoroughness: in completing work and achieving accuracy. Self-Control: performing effectively under conditions of heavy workload and changing situations. Rational Persuasion: Building persuasive arguments based on data and logical thinking. Results Orientation: Focusing attention on the achievement of desired results. Critical Information Seeking: Gathering information critical to effective problem solving. 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.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
NES Fircroft UK is currently recruiting for a Process Chemist (Research Scientist) on behalf of a leading Chemical / Agricultural client based in Huddersfield. This is available as a 12-month contract, working Mon-Fri, 36hrs per week, Mon-Fri. PAYE hourly rates, just enquire for more details. Role purpose To develop, evaluate and scale-up chemical processes for new and existing products, as agreed with the +1 manager, in order to establish or improve manufacturing capability. To carry out laboratory work to support existing manufacture across a range of Chemical processes. To assess and collate data on Chemical Processes to define an optimum operating envelope. Accountabilities Plan and carry out chemical process development work on new and existing processes in the laboratory to meet development targets on quality, cost, operability, productivity, and SHE impact as agreed with the Senior Process Chemist or Principal Process Chemist. Communicate with other technical functions; analytical, process engineers, formulation, manufacturing, and SHE functions to exchange information and results to assist in progressing development work. Determine the best method, in consultation with Senior or Principal Process Chemist, and prepare representative samples of new products or the product from process modifications. Record all work in standard official notebooks and prepare for approval programme memoranda and the appropriate sections of technical reports and memoranda to disseminate and record the results and conclusions of laboratory work. Manage activities in compliance with site, company and regulatory requirements, e.g. SI's, HSE policy and standards, COMAH (Health and Safety Executive), PPC (SEPA) etc Knowledge, experience & capabilities Critical knowledge Laboratory/analytical: Excellent practical skills in experimental and analytical techniques Literature searching and the use of library and information systems. Problem solving: Ability to define and analyse problems and propose solutions as well as recognising deviation from what is expected and taking proactive action to understand and address. Planning and organisation: ability to plan own work > 2 weeks. Communication: Ability to convey information verbally, in writing, or by presentations. Critical experience Comprehensive experience and knowledge of lab techniques Critical technical, professional, and personal capabilities Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down problems, analyse data and produce solutions. Ability to learn: Quickly understanding and applying information, concepts, and strategies. Flexibility: adjusting behaviours to new information and changing situations. Thoroughness: in completing work and achieving accuracy. Self-Control: performing effectively under conditions of heavy workload and changing situations. Rational Persuasion: Building persuasive arguments based on data and logical thinking. Results Orientation: Focusing attention on the achievement of desired results. Critical Information Seeking: Gathering information critical to effective problem solving. 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.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK's ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. The AWE Security team has a vital role in support of the most important mission - to protect AWE's information and assets providing greater education and awareness, application of procedures and assurance. This is a role where you can directly contribute to building the future of national security, support the programme to maintain the highest levels of security. The Enterprise Applications team at AWE are looking to hire a Senior Applications Consultant who will be responsible for the delivery and support of the existing Workday Payroll solution. Location - Reading area Salary - £45,100 - £65,000 per annum AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities: Understand from the business (working with Directors, Programme Managers, Resource Managers and Process Owners etc.) what information they require to deliver their requirements. Using expertise in the Application Platform and in how it supports business process, proposes technical solutions (seeking to exploit existing tools and technologies). To provide business analysis services (requirements gathering, process design and improvement) and business change services in support of CIO projects, tasks and services. Produces effective work plans and documentation to support the team through development and upgrades. Maintain a full understanding of the functional configuration of the application to be able to provide business support and troubleshooting of errors. Acts as the leading functional expert for business capability within their specific functional area. Providing practical assistance and expert advice in all aspects of Application Functionality. Maintain an understanding of the data flows within and between applications to provide support to end to end business processes. Assessing safety and security implications of the information delivered through the application across the business and ensuring appropriate action is taken. Proactive identification of opportunities for developing application capability across the business. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Work with the business sponsors and key users to understand and develop business processes and produce plans for implementation of changes to Workday. Provide problem diagnosis for the Workday Payroll module. Work effectively with Workday and support partners to resolve issues. Participate in scoping and testing activities for changes and upgrades, particularly the bi-annual feature releases. Liaise with Helpdesk, suppliers and other consultants. Support the business in the design of new processes and changes to existing processes. Maintain configuration baseline documentation. Support end user activities at key times e.g. Year end. To ensure that adequate assurance procedures are applied to the work undertaken so that the high standards of safety appropriate to a nuclear licensed site are achieved during the project period and that the required standards of reliability and safety performance of the constituent systems are achieved in the deliverables. Take an active role in the implementation of Company/Local Procedures and Systems of Work to safeguard People, Quality, Security and the Environment including compliance with the requirements of current legislation. Ensuring the understanding and application of responsibilities with regard to the Company's Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. The ideal candidate will have: Good business knowledge of the Workday Payroll & HCM functional area and role. Proven experience configuring within Workday Payroll. Strong understanding of the Payroll business environment and constraints to add value through the definition and delivery of information available from the Workday Payroll module. Good understanding of Data Protection Act requirements. Able to build knowledge and train internal team on Workday Payroll capabilities. All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK's ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. The AWE Security team has a vital role in support of the most important mission - to protect AWE's information and assets providing greater education and awareness, application of procedures and assurance. This is a role where you can directly contribute to building the future of national security, support the programme to maintain the highest levels of security. The Enterprise Applications team at AWE are looking to hire a Senior Applications Consultant who will be responsible for the delivery and support of the existing Workday Payroll solution. Location - Reading area Salary - £45,100 - £65,000 per annum AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities: Understand from the business (working with Directors, Programme Managers, Resource Managers and Process Owners etc.) what information they require to deliver their requirements. Using expertise in the Application Platform and in how it supports business process, proposes technical solutions (seeking to exploit existing tools and technologies). To provide business analysis services (requirements gathering, process design and improvement) and business change services in support of CIO projects, tasks and services. Produces effective work plans and documentation to support the team through development and upgrades. Maintain a full understanding of the functional configuration of the application to be able to provide business support and troubleshooting of errors. Acts as the leading functional expert for business capability within their specific functional area. Providing practical assistance and expert advice in all aspects of Application Functionality. Maintain an understanding of the data flows within and between applications to provide support to end to end business processes. Assessing safety and security implications of the information delivered through the application across the business and ensuring appropriate action is taken. Proactive identification of opportunities for developing application capability across the business. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Work with the business sponsors and key users to understand and develop business processes and produce plans for implementation of changes to Workday. Provide problem diagnosis for the Workday Payroll module. Work effectively with Workday and support partners to resolve issues. Participate in scoping and testing activities for changes and upgrades, particularly the bi-annual feature releases. Liaise with Helpdesk, suppliers and other consultants. Support the business in the design of new processes and changes to existing processes. Maintain configuration baseline documentation. Support end user activities at key times e.g. Year end. To ensure that adequate assurance procedures are applied to the work undertaken so that the high standards of safety appropriate to a nuclear licensed site are achieved during the project period and that the required standards of reliability and safety performance of the constituent systems are achieved in the deliverables. Take an active role in the implementation of Company/Local Procedures and Systems of Work to safeguard People, Quality, Security and the Environment including compliance with the requirements of current legislation. Ensuring the understanding and application of responsibilities with regard to the Company's Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. The ideal candidate will have: Good business knowledge of the Workday Payroll & HCM functional area and role. Proven experience configuring within Workday Payroll. Strong understanding of the Payroll business environment and constraints to add value through the definition and delivery of information available from the Workday Payroll module. Good understanding of Data Protection Act requirements. Able to build knowledge and train internal team on Workday Payroll capabilities. All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Want to take a leading position and help be part of a consultancy that has a plan to grow from two offices and 50 staff to 5 offices and 220 members of staff? This role as an Associate/Associate Director would give you the opportunity to target and win your own work across London or beyond If you wish and then work with the specialist Transport Planning team to deliver them. This consultancy has grown fantastically since it's establishment in 2017 and after just 7 years they are now well over 50 strong so they're well on track to be over 200 in another 7 years. In order to keep this sustainable, they need you to join their ranks and generate new business whilst the current team works on their existing pipeline of projects such as Cavendish Square, multiple high rise residential office and commercial buildings in London and public masterplan redevelopments. You'd be working in a fantastic Central London office in Borough, completely flexibly to suit your work life balance, there are regular social events and even a yearly trip to a European City! Associate Transport Planner Key role responsibilities: Management and development of a new Transportation team. Design project management, coordination with other disciplines/offices, client and Local Authority liaison, fee proposals and invoicing. Review, check and approve design calculations, drawings and outputs prepared by by the team to ensure delivery of quality, accurate and efficient work, which has undergone rigorous checking procedures throughout the whole process. Business development and networking. Maintaining and growing existing client relationships, developing new opportunities and diversifying the range of commissions. Cultivate and uphold elevated technical benchmarks, both on an individual level and within the T&T Department, by embracing industry "best practices" and embracing emerging technical advancements. Implement high-quality and profitable design standards and solutions for clients Research, development and implementation of technological innovations to aid continual growth and diversity. The mentoring and supervision of Transport planning apprentices, technicians, and engineers. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to present information in detail to Directors, senior management team, staff and clients. Site visits for inspections or investigation work; attendance at meetings with team, clients, and suppliers. Occasional requirement to attend events and meetings outside of normal office hours. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Want to take a leading position and help be part of a consultancy that has a plan to grow from two offices and 50 staff to 5 offices and 220 members of staff? This role as an Associate/Associate Director would give you the opportunity to target and win your own work across London or beyond If you wish and then work with the specialist Transport Planning team to deliver them. This consultancy has grown fantastically since it's establishment in 2017 and after just 7 years they are now well over 50 strong so they're well on track to be over 200 in another 7 years. In order to keep this sustainable, they need you to join their ranks and generate new business whilst the current team works on their existing pipeline of projects such as Cavendish Square, multiple high rise residential office and commercial buildings in London and public masterplan redevelopments. You'd be working in a fantastic Central London office in Borough, completely flexibly to suit your work life balance, there are regular social events and even a yearly trip to a European City! Associate Transport Planner Key role responsibilities: Management and development of a new Transportation team. Design project management, coordination with other disciplines/offices, client and Local Authority liaison, fee proposals and invoicing. Review, check and approve design calculations, drawings and outputs prepared by by the team to ensure delivery of quality, accurate and efficient work, which has undergone rigorous checking procedures throughout the whole process. Business development and networking. Maintaining and growing existing client relationships, developing new opportunities and diversifying the range of commissions. Cultivate and uphold elevated technical benchmarks, both on an individual level and within the T&T Department, by embracing industry "best practices" and embracing emerging technical advancements. Implement high-quality and profitable design standards and solutions for clients Research, development and implementation of technological innovations to aid continual growth and diversity. The mentoring and supervision of Transport planning apprentices, technicians, and engineers. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to present information in detail to Directors, senior management team, staff and clients. Site visits for inspections or investigation work; attendance at meetings with team, clients, and suppliers. Occasional requirement to attend events and meetings outside of normal office hours. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Join us in transforming urban living! Brompton Bicycle is more than just a company - we're a community of innovators who are passionate about changing the world, one bike at a time. Our bikes are not just a means of transportation - they're a reflection of our values, creativity, and commitment to excellence. For 40 years Brompton has existed to 'create urban freedom for happier lives'. By providing the means to travel and explore with a bike you can take anywhere and store anywhere we make cities better places to live. Our high-quality products and market leading brand combined with a global need for smarter urban transport means we are enjoying strong, sustained growth. To continue to thrive we need great people who can innovate and deliver. Brompton is a truly global company exporting 80% of our production to 45 countries around the world. We will produce 100,000 bikes in London this year and have bold growth plans for the future. If you want to build outstanding products that make a difference alongside a fantastic team Brompton can offer you a job you will not find anywhere else. The role Brompton's business is built around solving problems for our users in innovative ways that add real value. This goes beyond the bike and includes the luggage items and hard goods that add to the capabilities of the bike and add to the user experience. We have got an exceptionally exciting new role within our growing product team for a Head of Product - Accessories & Soft Goods , whose mission is to expand our range of exceptional products and our users' experience to new heights. With over a million Brompton bikes in use worldwide, our passionate owners are eager for outstanding accessories that enhance their cycling journey. By tapping into this enthusiastic user base, along with our annual sales exceeding 100,000 units, you'll unlock tremendous commercial potential. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse product scope, including our in-house designed luggage range, bike accessories, strategic partnerships, and exciting collaborations with renowned brands like Barbour. Together, we will unlock substantial growth opportunities across all these categories. As the Head of Accessory Product, you'll enjoy autonomy and work closely with a dedicated, cross-functional team. We foster an agile and entrepreneurial environment, and your leadership will set the tone and pace for innovation. Are you ready to make a lasting impact and revolutionize the way our users interact with their Brompton bikes? Join us today and be at the forefront of our exciting journey. As the Head of Product - Accessories & Soft Goods , you'll have a pivotal role in shaping our product strategy and leading end-to-end development. Here's what you'll do: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with company objectives and market trends. Own the accessories product roadmap, prioritizing features and driving continuous improvement over an 18-month horizon. Lead the entire product development process, from defining requirements to collaborating with design, engineering, and project management teams for timely market introduction. Engage with customers, conduct user research, and gather feedback to integrate their needs into product development Write business cases, estimate sales, set pricing, and monitor the competitive landscape for differentiation opportunities. Collaborate with partner brands, sign off on collaboration agreements, and ensure compliance across markets. Track and analyse key performance indicators, such as sales, customer feedback, and market trends, to make data-driven decisions. Present quarterly progress reports to senior stakeholders, including the board, covering sales, roadmap, and forecasts. Manage the annual accessories budget, collaborate on sales forecasts, and shape long-term commercial plans. Own the lifecycle management of accessory products, including delisting decisions. Support marketing and sales teams in go-to-market plans, ensuring the value proposition is effectively communicated at launch. We're seeking someone with a proven track record in full product-lifecycle management, who can bring strong commercial skills and take ownership of P&L responsibilities. Your passion for user-centered innovation will drive our success, as you shape brand personality and make decisions that align with our core DNA. With your global market understanding and ability to extract actionable insights, you'll use data to inform and drive decision-making processes. As an independent thinker, you'll thrive in our friendly and collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional teams. Your creativity will shine as you craft unique, useful products that truly enhance the lives of our users. We offer a range of benefits to our employees that make working at Brompton Bicycle even more rewarding. Here is a snapshot of what we offer: Competitive salary Take time off to recharge and enjoy life with 25days of holiday plus public holidays. We offer hybrid working and a flexible 9-day working pattern, so you can strike the perfect work-life balance that suits you. As an employee, you'll have your own loan Brompton to ride, so you can explore your local area on two wheels. Finally, we offer friends and family discounts on Brompton products, so you can share the love and help spread the joy of cycling to those you care about.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Join us in transforming urban living! Brompton Bicycle is more than just a company - we're a community of innovators who are passionate about changing the world, one bike at a time. Our bikes are not just a means of transportation - they're a reflection of our values, creativity, and commitment to excellence. For 40 years Brompton has existed to 'create urban freedom for happier lives'. By providing the means to travel and explore with a bike you can take anywhere and store anywhere we make cities better places to live. Our high-quality products and market leading brand combined with a global need for smarter urban transport means we are enjoying strong, sustained growth. To continue to thrive we need great people who can innovate and deliver. Brompton is a truly global company exporting 80% of our production to 45 countries around the world. We will produce 100,000 bikes in London this year and have bold growth plans for the future. If you want to build outstanding products that make a difference alongside a fantastic team Brompton can offer you a job you will not find anywhere else. The role Brompton's business is built around solving problems for our users in innovative ways that add real value. This goes beyond the bike and includes the luggage items and hard goods that add to the capabilities of the bike and add to the user experience. We have got an exceptionally exciting new role within our growing product team for a Head of Product - Accessories & Soft Goods , whose mission is to expand our range of exceptional products and our users' experience to new heights. With over a million Brompton bikes in use worldwide, our passionate owners are eager for outstanding accessories that enhance their cycling journey. By tapping into this enthusiastic user base, along with our annual sales exceeding 100,000 units, you'll unlock tremendous commercial potential. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse product scope, including our in-house designed luggage range, bike accessories, strategic partnerships, and exciting collaborations with renowned brands like Barbour. Together, we will unlock substantial growth opportunities across all these categories. As the Head of Accessory Product, you'll enjoy autonomy and work closely with a dedicated, cross-functional team. We foster an agile and entrepreneurial environment, and your leadership will set the tone and pace for innovation. Are you ready to make a lasting impact and revolutionize the way our users interact with their Brompton bikes? Join us today and be at the forefront of our exciting journey. As the Head of Product - Accessories & Soft Goods , you'll have a pivotal role in shaping our product strategy and leading end-to-end development. Here's what you'll do: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with company objectives and market trends. Own the accessories product roadmap, prioritizing features and driving continuous improvement over an 18-month horizon. Lead the entire product development process, from defining requirements to collaborating with design, engineering, and project management teams for timely market introduction. Engage with customers, conduct user research, and gather feedback to integrate their needs into product development Write business cases, estimate sales, set pricing, and monitor the competitive landscape for differentiation opportunities. Collaborate with partner brands, sign off on collaboration agreements, and ensure compliance across markets. Track and analyse key performance indicators, such as sales, customer feedback, and market trends, to make data-driven decisions. Present quarterly progress reports to senior stakeholders, including the board, covering sales, roadmap, and forecasts. Manage the annual accessories budget, collaborate on sales forecasts, and shape long-term commercial plans. Own the lifecycle management of accessory products, including delisting decisions. Support marketing and sales teams in go-to-market plans, ensuring the value proposition is effectively communicated at launch. We're seeking someone with a proven track record in full product-lifecycle management, who can bring strong commercial skills and take ownership of P&L responsibilities. Your passion for user-centered innovation will drive our success, as you shape brand personality and make decisions that align with our core DNA. With your global market understanding and ability to extract actionable insights, you'll use data to inform and drive decision-making processes. As an independent thinker, you'll thrive in our friendly and collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional teams. Your creativity will shine as you craft unique, useful products that truly enhance the lives of our users. We offer a range of benefits to our employees that make working at Brompton Bicycle even more rewarding. Here is a snapshot of what we offer: Competitive salary Take time off to recharge and enjoy life with 25days of holiday plus public holidays. We offer hybrid working and a flexible 9-day working pattern, so you can strike the perfect work-life balance that suits you. As an employee, you'll have your own loan Brompton to ride, so you can explore your local area on two wheels. Finally, we offer friends and family discounts on Brompton products, so you can share the love and help spread the joy of cycling to those you care about.