The Role: To assist the Head of Risk and Compliance in the implementation and enhancement of a robust second line risk and compliance function across Acquinex. The Compliance Manager role is designed to Operate at senior levels on strategic and more material matters; and provide specialist risk and compliance oversight and expertise to Acquinex. Responsibilities: Assist in the design and execution of risk-based and proportionate risk and compliance strategy. Manage the development and implementation of risk and compliance frameworks, including systems, controls, policies, procedures, training, and monitoring. Provide pragmatic and commercially sensitive regulatory support, advice, and oversight. Liaise with regulators, including responding to routine queries, audits, investigations, and thematic reviews. Lead risk and compliance projects. Keep abreast of regulatory developments, effectively interpret the impact of these on the business and provide detailed guidance, support, and oversight on the successful implementation of these changes. Work closely with the business to ensure the remediation of breaches, trends and systemic exposures are effectively managed, and ensure that detective and preventative controls are in place to prevent similar issues in the future. Execute routine, risk-based monitoring of relevant business activities and related policies and procedures. Where required, ensure complaints are handled effectively and that effective root cause analysis is carried out and drives required customer journey improvements. Experience: Previous compliance experience across a broad range of financial services products. Extensive experience of regulatory processes and supervision models. Experience of managing and leading operational processes and of leading and overseeing projects/change. Experience of providing technical compliance advice and guidance. Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to 'give something back' interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day. We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint. We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
The Role: To assist the Head of Risk and Compliance in the implementation and enhancement of a robust second line risk and compliance function across Acquinex. The Compliance Manager role is designed to Operate at senior levels on strategic and more material matters; and provide specialist risk and compliance oversight and expertise to Acquinex. Responsibilities: Assist in the design and execution of risk-based and proportionate risk and compliance strategy. Manage the development and implementation of risk and compliance frameworks, including systems, controls, policies, procedures, training, and monitoring. Provide pragmatic and commercially sensitive regulatory support, advice, and oversight. Liaise with regulators, including responding to routine queries, audits, investigations, and thematic reviews. Lead risk and compliance projects. Keep abreast of regulatory developments, effectively interpret the impact of these on the business and provide detailed guidance, support, and oversight on the successful implementation of these changes. Work closely with the business to ensure the remediation of breaches, trends and systemic exposures are effectively managed, and ensure that detective and preventative controls are in place to prevent similar issues in the future. Execute routine, risk-based monitoring of relevant business activities and related policies and procedures. Where required, ensure complaints are handled effectively and that effective root cause analysis is carried out and drives required customer journey improvements. Experience: Previous compliance experience across a broad range of financial services products. Extensive experience of regulatory processes and supervision models. Experience of managing and leading operational processes and of leading and overseeing projects/change. Experience of providing technical compliance advice and guidance. Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to 'give something back' interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day. We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint. We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
Inspired PLC is a UK market leading technology enabled provider of energy and sustainability advisory services. Since 2000, it has grown in scale and capability and is servicing over 3,400 UK and Irish clients across all sectors. To enable businesses to respond to the climate emergency, we focus on solving their toughest challenges. By managing data comprehensively, sourcing energy sustainably and reducing carbon efficiently, we allow our clients to control costs effectively, make authentic ESG disclosures, improve their business performance, whilst powering their journey to net zero. This role is ideally suited to a career minded, ambitious individual who is looking for that unique opportunity to prove what they can do and then be rewarded for it. We are looking for a Water Impementation Analyst to join our successful Water team. This role is a Hybrid role. Role The Water team requires an organized, self-starter to manage a workload of project and audit recommendations to realise savings and refunds for our customers. The team are responsible for auditing water accounts and reviewing opportunities to assist our clients with cost recovery and implementing savings. Reporting to the Head of Water Auditing, the successful candidate will be confident in dealing with internal account managers, suppliers and clients, have experience in using CRMs and strong IT skills. Responsibilities Using our internal CRM system, submit and track refund and savings opportunities as directed by the Water Audit team following analysis or on-site audits. Manage a log of claims for multiple customers. Compile evidence packs to support challenges & claims to suppliers. Schedule workflow to follow up and escalate at appropriate times. Managing the submission of refund allowances where appropriate. Maintain and develop positive relationships with client suppliers (water retailers and wholesalers) and 3rd party contractors to effectively resolve queries & claims raised. Provide regular MI reporting of the progress of claims submitted, forecast and log of completed and successful claims. Attend and contribute to supplier meetings as required. Report audit recommendations and results to clients. Recording / updating processes where necessary. Take an active part in process transition to increase speed / efficiency of query submission, follow up and resolution. Qualifications and Education Requirements Essential Confident and professional telephone manner Experience working with CRM systems Excellent English and Mathematics A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel essential) Good negotiation skills An inquiring mindset and determination to overcome obstacles to pursue claims to a successful resolution Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise activities Ability to analyse technical reports and develop recommendations in plain language Have a positive attitude, integrity & self-motivation Diligent and with an eye for detail What we offer Training and development opportunities Company pension Sharesave scheme If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Inspired PLC is a UK market leading technology enabled provider of energy and sustainability advisory services. Since 2000, it has grown in scale and capability and is servicing over 3,400 UK and Irish clients across all sectors. To enable businesses to respond to the climate emergency, we focus on solving their toughest challenges. By managing data comprehensively, sourcing energy sustainably and reducing carbon efficiently, we allow our clients to control costs effectively, make authentic ESG disclosures, improve their business performance, whilst powering their journey to net zero. This role is ideally suited to a career minded, ambitious individual who is looking for that unique opportunity to prove what they can do and then be rewarded for it. We are looking for a Water Impementation Analyst to join our successful Water team. This role is a Hybrid role. Role The Water team requires an organized, self-starter to manage a workload of project and audit recommendations to realise savings and refunds for our customers. The team are responsible for auditing water accounts and reviewing opportunities to assist our clients with cost recovery and implementing savings. Reporting to the Head of Water Auditing, the successful candidate will be confident in dealing with internal account managers, suppliers and clients, have experience in using CRMs and strong IT skills. Responsibilities Using our internal CRM system, submit and track refund and savings opportunities as directed by the Water Audit team following analysis or on-site audits. Manage a log of claims for multiple customers. Compile evidence packs to support challenges & claims to suppliers. Schedule workflow to follow up and escalate at appropriate times. Managing the submission of refund allowances where appropriate. Maintain and develop positive relationships with client suppliers (water retailers and wholesalers) and 3rd party contractors to effectively resolve queries & claims raised. Provide regular MI reporting of the progress of claims submitted, forecast and log of completed and successful claims. Attend and contribute to supplier meetings as required. Report audit recommendations and results to clients. Recording / updating processes where necessary. Take an active part in process transition to increase speed / efficiency of query submission, follow up and resolution. Qualifications and Education Requirements Essential Confident and professional telephone manner Experience working with CRM systems Excellent English and Mathematics A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel essential) Good negotiation skills An inquiring mindset and determination to overcome obstacles to pursue claims to a successful resolution Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise activities Ability to analyse technical reports and develop recommendations in plain language Have a positive attitude, integrity & self-motivation Diligent and with an eye for detail What we offer Training and development opportunities Company pension Sharesave scheme If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!
What's Next? Join ZF! ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility. NPM Buyer (m/f/d) Country/Region: GB Location: Solihull, ENG, GB, B90 4GW Req ID 63903 Solihull, United Kingdom ZF Chassis Modules - Join our unique growth story! Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF Chassis Modules, a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500-strong team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally. In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment. Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial growth in the years ahead. Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF Chassis Modules is your perfect choice! About the team: We establish our NPM purchasing team globally. You will be part of a high-performance team that contributes to the success of the plant locations both locally/ regionally as well as worldwide. The NPM Buyer role is a combination of strategic purchasing and operational delivery for all spend categories associated with non-production materials. The role requires the NPM Buyer to carry out sourcing activities both locally and internationally working with the global site purchasing representatives. The NPM Buyer will also be required to support the local sites' daily operational requirements in line with the company's Purchasing Directives and Policies, including maintenance of all purchasing master data in the company's SAP system. What you can look forward to as NPM Buyer (m/f/d): Develop and execute purchasing strategies both locally and on behalf of regional sites Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements for goods and services Manage RFQ process and Supplier Negotiation process Contract management as well as ongoing supplier performance management Negotiate and implement group contracts Ensure global compliance with Purchasing policies and procedures Review and adapt purchasing processes in line with operational requirements Mentoring and training of all stakeholders on NPM policies and procedures Operational Purchasing, Master Data management and Financial Savings as local tasks Your Profile as NPM Buyer (m/f/d): Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or similar 0-3+ years of experience in purchasing, production or manufacturing experience (mainly handling of indirect materials) Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Knowledge of sourcing and contract management, including drafting of supplier agreements Broad knowledge of principles and techniques of purchasing as well as assigned categories, materials, processes and indirect material CPSM certification preferred Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills Experience and ability to function in a cross-functional team environment The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program. Be part of our ZF team as NPM Buyer (m/f/d) and apply now! Contact Anne Jügling What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company? At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain Manager, Contract Manager, Performance Management, Project Manager, Operations, Legal, Human Resources, Technology
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
What's Next? Join ZF! ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility. NPM Buyer (m/f/d) Country/Region: GB Location: Solihull, ENG, GB, B90 4GW Req ID 63903 Solihull, United Kingdom ZF Chassis Modules - Join our unique growth story! Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF Chassis Modules, a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500-strong team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally. In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment. Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial growth in the years ahead. Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF Chassis Modules is your perfect choice! About the team: We establish our NPM purchasing team globally. You will be part of a high-performance team that contributes to the success of the plant locations both locally/ regionally as well as worldwide. The NPM Buyer role is a combination of strategic purchasing and operational delivery for all spend categories associated with non-production materials. The role requires the NPM Buyer to carry out sourcing activities both locally and internationally working with the global site purchasing representatives. The NPM Buyer will also be required to support the local sites' daily operational requirements in line with the company's Purchasing Directives and Policies, including maintenance of all purchasing master data in the company's SAP system. What you can look forward to as NPM Buyer (m/f/d): Develop and execute purchasing strategies both locally and on behalf of regional sites Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements for goods and services Manage RFQ process and Supplier Negotiation process Contract management as well as ongoing supplier performance management Negotiate and implement group contracts Ensure global compliance with Purchasing policies and procedures Review and adapt purchasing processes in line with operational requirements Mentoring and training of all stakeholders on NPM policies and procedures Operational Purchasing, Master Data management and Financial Savings as local tasks Your Profile as NPM Buyer (m/f/d): Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or similar 0-3+ years of experience in purchasing, production or manufacturing experience (mainly handling of indirect materials) Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Knowledge of sourcing and contract management, including drafting of supplier agreements Broad knowledge of principles and techniques of purchasing as well as assigned categories, materials, processes and indirect material CPSM certification preferred Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills Experience and ability to function in a cross-functional team environment The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program. Be part of our ZF team as NPM Buyer (m/f/d) and apply now! Contact Anne Jügling What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company? At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain Manager, Contract Manager, Performance Management, Project Manager, Operations, Legal, Human Resources, Technology
Inspired PLC is a UK market leading technology enabled provider of energy and sustainability advisory services. Since 2000, it has grown in scale and capability and is servicing over 3,400 UK and Irish clients across all sectors. To enable businesses to respond to the climate emergency, we focus on solving their toughest challenges. By managing data comprehensively, sourcing energy sustainably and reducing carbon efficiently, we allow our clients to control costs effectively, make authentic ESG disclosures, improve their business performance, whilst powering their journey to net zero. This role is ideally suited to a career minded, ambitious individual who is looking for that unique opportunity to prove what they can do and then be rewarded for it. We are looking for a Water Impementation Analyst to join our successful Water team. This role is a Hybrid role. Role The Water team requires an organized, self-starter to manage a workload of project and audit recommendations to realise savings and refunds for our customers. The team are responsible for auditing water accounts and reviewing opportunities to assist our clients with cost recovery and implementing savings. Reporting to the Head of Water Auditing, the successful candidate will be confident in dealing with internal account managers, suppliers and clients, have experience in using CRMs and strong IT skills. Responsibilities Using our internal CRM system, submit and track refund and savings opportunities as directed by the Water Audit team following analysis or on-site audits. Manage a log of claims for multiple customers. Compile evidence packs to support challenges & claims to suppliers. Schedule workflow to follow up and escalate at appropriate times. Managing the submission of refund allowances where appropriate. Maintain and develop positive relationships with client suppliers (water retailers and wholesalers) and 3rd party contractors to effectively resolve queries & claims raised. Provide regular MI reporting of the progress of claims submitted, forecast and log of completed and successful claims. Attend and contribute to supplier meetings as required. Report audit recommendations and results to clients. Recording / updating processes where necessary. Take an active part in process transition to increase speed / efficiency of query submission, follow up and resolution. Qualifications and Education Requirements Essential Confident and professional telephone manner Experience working with CRM systems Excellent English and Mathematics A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel essential) Good negotiation skills An inquiring mindset and determination to overcome obstacles to pursue claims to a successful resolution Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise activities Ability to analyse technical reports and develop recommendations in plain language Have a positive attitude, integrity & self-motivation Diligent and with an eye for detail What we offer Training and development opportunities Company pension Sharesave scheme If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Inspired PLC is a UK market leading technology enabled provider of energy and sustainability advisory services. Since 2000, it has grown in scale and capability and is servicing over 3,400 UK and Irish clients across all sectors. To enable businesses to respond to the climate emergency, we focus on solving their toughest challenges. By managing data comprehensively, sourcing energy sustainably and reducing carbon efficiently, we allow our clients to control costs effectively, make authentic ESG disclosures, improve their business performance, whilst powering their journey to net zero. This role is ideally suited to a career minded, ambitious individual who is looking for that unique opportunity to prove what they can do and then be rewarded for it. We are looking for a Water Impementation Analyst to join our successful Water team. This role is a Hybrid role. Role The Water team requires an organized, self-starter to manage a workload of project and audit recommendations to realise savings and refunds for our customers. The team are responsible for auditing water accounts and reviewing opportunities to assist our clients with cost recovery and implementing savings. Reporting to the Head of Water Auditing, the successful candidate will be confident in dealing with internal account managers, suppliers and clients, have experience in using CRMs and strong IT skills. Responsibilities Using our internal CRM system, submit and track refund and savings opportunities as directed by the Water Audit team following analysis or on-site audits. Manage a log of claims for multiple customers. Compile evidence packs to support challenges & claims to suppliers. Schedule workflow to follow up and escalate at appropriate times. Managing the submission of refund allowances where appropriate. Maintain and develop positive relationships with client suppliers (water retailers and wholesalers) and 3rd party contractors to effectively resolve queries & claims raised. Provide regular MI reporting of the progress of claims submitted, forecast and log of completed and successful claims. Attend and contribute to supplier meetings as required. Report audit recommendations and results to clients. Recording / updating processes where necessary. Take an active part in process transition to increase speed / efficiency of query submission, follow up and resolution. Qualifications and Education Requirements Essential Confident and professional telephone manner Experience working with CRM systems Excellent English and Mathematics A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel essential) Good negotiation skills An inquiring mindset and determination to overcome obstacles to pursue claims to a successful resolution Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise activities Ability to analyse technical reports and develop recommendations in plain language Have a positive attitude, integrity & self-motivation Diligent and with an eye for detail What we offer Training and development opportunities Company pension Sharesave scheme If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!
What's Next? Join ZF! ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility. Senior Account Manager (m/f/d) Country/Region: GB Location: Solihull, GB Req ID 67170 The Hub - Shirley, United Kingdom We are looking for a new Senior Account Manager (m/f/d) in our Passive Safety sales team for our site in Shirley, West Midlands, UK. What you can look forward to as Senior Account Manager (m/f/d): Responsible and accountable for the EU region within our ZF Passive Safety Systems account with our global customer - airbags, seat belts, steering wheels Primary customer contact in the region, in charge of customer related sales tasks throughout the product lifecycle: from the RFQ until and after the launch of the product Responsible for business planning, business acquisition, business development, serial life commercial management and financial profitability in line with the global account strategy ; manage the negotiation process with the customer Support the Global Account Director in the region with developing battle plans and sales presentations for new market acquisitions, conduct customer negotiations aligned with the global account strategy, report internally within sales and to the business units Work hand in hand with other internal departments - engineering, finance, operations, product line to prepare customer quotations and achieve successful negotiations Your profile as Senior Account Manager (m/f/d): Successfully completed university degree in Engineering or Business Administration Experience in Sales in the Automotive industry: 5 years of experience minimum Strong understanding of customer needs, excellent negotiation and problem-solving capabilities, strong communication and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and to work in a multi-cultural environment Fluency in English; Japanese is a plus The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program. Be part of our ZF team as Senior Account Manager (m/f/d) and apply now! Contact Anne Jügling What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company? At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: Job Segment: PLM, Account Manager, Engineer, Management, Sales, Automotive, Engineering
Apr 10, 2024
Full time
What's Next? Join ZF! ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility. Senior Account Manager (m/f/d) Country/Region: GB Location: Solihull, GB Req ID 67170 The Hub - Shirley, United Kingdom We are looking for a new Senior Account Manager (m/f/d) in our Passive Safety sales team for our site in Shirley, West Midlands, UK. What you can look forward to as Senior Account Manager (m/f/d): Responsible and accountable for the EU region within our ZF Passive Safety Systems account with our global customer - airbags, seat belts, steering wheels Primary customer contact in the region, in charge of customer related sales tasks throughout the product lifecycle: from the RFQ until and after the launch of the product Responsible for business planning, business acquisition, business development, serial life commercial management and financial profitability in line with the global account strategy ; manage the negotiation process with the customer Support the Global Account Director in the region with developing battle plans and sales presentations for new market acquisitions, conduct customer negotiations aligned with the global account strategy, report internally within sales and to the business units Work hand in hand with other internal departments - engineering, finance, operations, product line to prepare customer quotations and achieve successful negotiations Your profile as Senior Account Manager (m/f/d): Successfully completed university degree in Engineering or Business Administration Experience in Sales in the Automotive industry: 5 years of experience minimum Strong understanding of customer needs, excellent negotiation and problem-solving capabilities, strong communication and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and to work in a multi-cultural environment Fluency in English; Japanese is a plus The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program. Be part of our ZF team as Senior Account Manager (m/f/d) and apply now! Contact Anne Jügling What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company? At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: Job Segment: PLM, Account Manager, Engineer, Management, Sales, Automotive, Engineering
What's Next? Join ZF! ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility. Functional Safety Assessor (m/f/d) Country/Region: GB Location: Shirley - The Hub, GB, B90 8BG Req ID 62844 Shirley - The Hub, United Kingdom We are looking for a new colleague in the corporate system safety governance department at our location in Shirley, Solihull What you can look forward to as Functional Safety Assessor (m/f/d): Perform independent reviews and assessments of automotive embedded systems in ZF's portfolio to determine the products' conformity to the objectives of ISO26262, including chassis systems, ADAS systems, and vehicle level functions Report safety status of division's projects to top-management in the context of ZF's overall risk management process Escalate system safety issues up to top-management and provide expertise to facilitate solution of findings observed in Confirmation Reviews and audits Take responsibility for series-releases from safety point of view, including veto-right to stop series releases Agree with the development teams on improvement actions and track them to reach an overall excellence in functional safety Work on a synergistic approach between functional safety, SOTIF, and cyber security to provide a comprehensive protection of our systems Your profile as Functional Safety Assessor (m/f/d): University master's degree in engineering, computer science, or other related technical areas 10 years of professional experience in the development of safe embedded systems, for example in the roles of a safety engineer or functional safety manager Strong experience with safety standards, especially ISO26262, and related methodologies Ability to keep an independent mindset while acting with practical experience Willingness to travel (up to 30%), business-fluent English speaker, German is a bonus The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program. Be part of our ZF team as Functional Safety Assessor (m/f/d) and apply now! Contact Anne Jügling What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company? At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Cyber Security, Safety Engineer, Risk Management, R&D, Engineering, Security, Finance, Research
Apr 04, 2024
Full time
What's Next? Join ZF! ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility. Functional Safety Assessor (m/f/d) Country/Region: GB Location: Shirley - The Hub, GB, B90 8BG Req ID 62844 Shirley - The Hub, United Kingdom We are looking for a new colleague in the corporate system safety governance department at our location in Shirley, Solihull What you can look forward to as Functional Safety Assessor (m/f/d): Perform independent reviews and assessments of automotive embedded systems in ZF's portfolio to determine the products' conformity to the objectives of ISO26262, including chassis systems, ADAS systems, and vehicle level functions Report safety status of division's projects to top-management in the context of ZF's overall risk management process Escalate system safety issues up to top-management and provide expertise to facilitate solution of findings observed in Confirmation Reviews and audits Take responsibility for series-releases from safety point of view, including veto-right to stop series releases Agree with the development teams on improvement actions and track them to reach an overall excellence in functional safety Work on a synergistic approach between functional safety, SOTIF, and cyber security to provide a comprehensive protection of our systems Your profile as Functional Safety Assessor (m/f/d): University master's degree in engineering, computer science, or other related technical areas 10 years of professional experience in the development of safe embedded systems, for example in the roles of a safety engineer or functional safety manager Strong experience with safety standards, especially ISO26262, and related methodologies Ability to keep an independent mindset while acting with practical experience Willingness to travel (up to 30%), business-fluent English speaker, German is a bonus The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program. Be part of our ZF team as Functional Safety Assessor (m/f/d) and apply now! Contact Anne Jügling What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company? At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Cyber Security, Safety Engineer, Risk Management, R&D, Engineering, Security, Finance, Research
Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate. These challenges need the bold research our funding supports, but they won't be solved by science alone. We are looking for a Legal Project Manager for a Maternity cover. The Legal Project Manager (LPM) sits in the Legal Operations team which aims to drive operational efficiency and assist in the delivery of Legal's strategic and operational goals at Wellcome. As LPM your role will be to manage Legal team projects and Legal-led workstreams within Wellcome-wide projects and evolve existing systems to help drive efficiency and innovation in relation to legal and company secretarial work. You will also manage the impact of change on the Legal team and its internal clients from new projects and processes. In this role you will Ensure that Legal/Legal led Wellcome-wide projects, assigned by the Legal Leadership Team, are properly planned and delivered (on-time, within scope and budget) including: Developing and defining clear project scopes and objectives, collaborating with relevant stakeholders and working with D&T to ensure technical feasibility Developing clear project plans and appropriate monitoring mechanisms to track progress and ensure effective implementation Articulating project and ongoing resource requirements, availability and allocation Assessing assigned projects for risks, issues and assumptions, communicating these, taking action and monitoring them throughout the project lifecycle. Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation Effective communication of progress to the legal team and the wider organization as required Designing how project outcomes will be transitioned into business as usual within the legal team, including supporting project comms, leading on the roll-out of project deliverables, overseeing the development and implementation of training, as required, and providing support to maximise adoption and ongoing impact. Establish, maintain and manage relationships with a range of internal and external-facing stakeholders including using these to make recommendations based on dependencies, changing priorities and new opportunities. Engage and manage external suppliers and contractors as required Drive increase in automation across systems, together with simplification and other process improvements, to help focus legal resource where risk and complexity is highest. Demonstrate proactive thought leadership around opportunities for process improvement within the Legal team and in connection with legal led systems. Promote professional development of other Legal Operations team members through overseeing their involvement in project workstreams (and supervision of relevant staff where appropriate). Be the owner of the risk and control environment for your area and be accountable for the quality of you and your project team's outputs. Contribute to the creation and development of a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments. To be successful in this role you will have Experience and understanding of operating in a legal environment (either in-house, within a law firm, or within a relevant consultancy); Knowledge/awareness of a range of systems that are known to lawyers, the legal technology market and adoption challenges. Proven project management experience (ideally in a legal context); Knowledge and experience of using project management tools and methodologies. Genuine interest in legal operations and process improvement, with a desire to understand how that can help to advance Wellcome's mission. Experience of software delivery projects and/or the roll out of new software products or business processes within teams or organisations. Managing and negotiating stakeholder expectations to achieve best interest outcomes. Positive, self-motivated and proactive team player; able to build effective relationships quickly Ability to work effectively under pressure whilst delivering high quality work. Excellent communicator - strong written and oral communication skills; Ability to influence directly and indirectly in a matrix organisation. Salary: £44,305 Closing date: Sunday, 25th September Contract type: FTC (Maternity Cover - c. 12 months) To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application form. You can view the full job description here We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from our Euston Road offices as part of a hybrid working pilot (September 2022) with the remaining 3 days from home. You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees here Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome . We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to make adjustments during the application process, please contact us at .
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate. These challenges need the bold research our funding supports, but they won't be solved by science alone. We are looking for a Legal Project Manager for a Maternity cover. The Legal Project Manager (LPM) sits in the Legal Operations team which aims to drive operational efficiency and assist in the delivery of Legal's strategic and operational goals at Wellcome. As LPM your role will be to manage Legal team projects and Legal-led workstreams within Wellcome-wide projects and evolve existing systems to help drive efficiency and innovation in relation to legal and company secretarial work. You will also manage the impact of change on the Legal team and its internal clients from new projects and processes. In this role you will Ensure that Legal/Legal led Wellcome-wide projects, assigned by the Legal Leadership Team, are properly planned and delivered (on-time, within scope and budget) including: Developing and defining clear project scopes and objectives, collaborating with relevant stakeholders and working with D&T to ensure technical feasibility Developing clear project plans and appropriate monitoring mechanisms to track progress and ensure effective implementation Articulating project and ongoing resource requirements, availability and allocation Assessing assigned projects for risks, issues and assumptions, communicating these, taking action and monitoring them throughout the project lifecycle. Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation Effective communication of progress to the legal team and the wider organization as required Designing how project outcomes will be transitioned into business as usual within the legal team, including supporting project comms, leading on the roll-out of project deliverables, overseeing the development and implementation of training, as required, and providing support to maximise adoption and ongoing impact. Establish, maintain and manage relationships with a range of internal and external-facing stakeholders including using these to make recommendations based on dependencies, changing priorities and new opportunities. Engage and manage external suppliers and contractors as required Drive increase in automation across systems, together with simplification and other process improvements, to help focus legal resource where risk and complexity is highest. Demonstrate proactive thought leadership around opportunities for process improvement within the Legal team and in connection with legal led systems. Promote professional development of other Legal Operations team members through overseeing their involvement in project workstreams (and supervision of relevant staff where appropriate). Be the owner of the risk and control environment for your area and be accountable for the quality of you and your project team's outputs. Contribute to the creation and development of a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments. To be successful in this role you will have Experience and understanding of operating in a legal environment (either in-house, within a law firm, or within a relevant consultancy); Knowledge/awareness of a range of systems that are known to lawyers, the legal technology market and adoption challenges. Proven project management experience (ideally in a legal context); Knowledge and experience of using project management tools and methodologies. Genuine interest in legal operations and process improvement, with a desire to understand how that can help to advance Wellcome's mission. Experience of software delivery projects and/or the roll out of new software products or business processes within teams or organisations. Managing and negotiating stakeholder expectations to achieve best interest outcomes. Positive, self-motivated and proactive team player; able to build effective relationships quickly Ability to work effectively under pressure whilst delivering high quality work. Excellent communicator - strong written and oral communication skills; Ability to influence directly and indirectly in a matrix organisation. Salary: £44,305 Closing date: Sunday, 25th September Contract type: FTC (Maternity Cover - c. 12 months) To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application form. You can view the full job description here We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from our Euston Road offices as part of a hybrid working pilot (September 2022) with the remaining 3 days from home. You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees here Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome . We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to make adjustments during the application process, please contact us at .
Why do we have this role? Reporting to the Director, the Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the build, enhancement and maintenance of Products or Enterprise Systems thus enabling Sage's business plans and long term objectives to be met. The Engineering Manager will provide strong leadership and a clear vision to direct several teams of specialists to deliver an extraordinary customer experience. The role will involve delivery of major new products and systems, evolution and maintenance of existing products and systems and quality assurance of technical solutions. Key areas of responsibility Manage a team of Team Leaders, technical and subject-matter specialists, with varying levels of experience, to: • Develop and drive plans to meet the evolving requirements of the Business in terms of technical solutions - within the overall segment strategy and aligned with the strategic architectural blueprint • Develop products and systems - ensuring predictable project delivery - using extensive knowledge of appropriate IT tools and technologies - ensuring high quality standards are maintained throughout • Utilise technical analysis to deliver actionable recommendations for technical enhancements aimed at increasing effectiveness and efficiency • Produce and deliver executive-level presentations outlining technical solutions - gaining ownership and buy-in of recommendations with management and users • Deliver an extraordinary customer experience Personally: • Lead, inspire, motivate, coach and develop technical experts to achieve an exemplary depth of expertise. • Embed a 'continuous improvement' culture within the teams through the retrospective cycle of inspect and adapt. • Manage multiple work streams - including, but not limited to: technical scope, resource, timescales, risk, interdependencies and quality • Identify and pro-actively mitigate risks within area of responsibility • Use new technology and depth of commercial and business process understanding to create leading-edge services Need to Do Key Deliverables & KPI's • Plan, organise, resource, monitor, control, represent and innovate in all areas of responsibility • Develop, plan & deliver world-class capability requirements to exceed customer expectations • Strengthen the expertise of the team, by training, cross-skilling and coaching • Contribute to the selection of suppliers, manage the delivery from suppliers to scope, quality, timeline and costs (where applicable) • Take accountability for the underpinning resource management, internal and external, required to deliver a portfolio of projects and/or products, potentially across several models including UK and Global contract partners • Budget management including delivery of P&L to plan (where applicable) • Detailed planning including forecasting, estimating and tracking • Achieve predictable delivery, against a backdrop of high pressure and tight timescales • Take accountability for recruitment of team members as and when vacancies arise. • Set stretching objectives for the team, assess and manage progress against these • Ensure that root cause analysis is conducted against any issues and subsequent actions taken to prevent reoccurrence Mentoring and Leadership: • Embody the Sage purpose, aspiration and strategic goals through personal commitment, whilst enabling others to connect personally with what Sage stands for • Create the conditions for the teams to succeed, by energising and inspiring others to deliver the exceptional, and celebrate their successes. Help people to think, decide, act, learn and grow • Be passionate and demonstrate the kind of personal integrity that inspires others • Demonstrate personal accountability for delivering consistently great performance • Move effectively between managing strategic and operational detail • Create a climate of innovation and learning from mistakes • Set stretching targets, create new opportunities Collaboration and Relationships: • Enable participation across organisational boundaries. Share knowledge • Create opportunities for dialogue to help generate a customer centric climate • Coach or mentor others to help build collaborative networks • Be open and receptive to challenge and feedback. Learn from others Relationships Influence, collaborate and co-ordinate with: • Director - for direction and escalation • Other PDM's - in taking a collaborative approach to building, maintaining and delivering a portfolio of projects and/or products • Extended Leadership Team - to understand and exceed expectations and represent the area of responsibility • External Suppliers - to manage the timeliness and quality of the delivery of systems and/or enhancements • Architecture, Security & Design - to ensure that it is possible to implement the proposed designs, standards and quality • Planning & Delivery Governance - to collaborate on future roadmaps, and understand and interpret customer requirements • Testers - to coordinate testing activities and ensure deliverables have been fully understood and tested. • Programme Management Office - to manage projects using the specified methodology and controls, providing timely status updates • Service Management/Operations teams - to ensure the appropriate levels of support are available for product/system deployments. Need to Know Qualifications • Degree holder (desirable) and/or relevant professional qualification and/or relevant work experience in related discipline that demonstrates a proven aptitude for leading software development teams. Skills & Knowledge Specific: • First-class understanding of development tools/methods as used within industry • First-class knowledge of agile development methodologies • Familiarity with the evaluation, development, installation and configuration of new applications, systems, software, products • Deep understanding of business and technical integration issues • Proven ability to shape and lead time-sensitive projects including the presentation of technical proposals to senior business and/or segment management. General: • Excellent communicator with good relationship management, influencing skills and solid presentation skills • Proven management experience of significant resources, both people and financial • Self-starter with excellent organisational skills and disciplined attention to detail • Strong coaching and leadership skills • Very clear commercial focus and strong business acumen • Ability to align deliverables to Sage's business plans and long-term objectives • Ability to manage a diverse set of stakeholders (internal and external) • Ability to manage through stretched work-loads and multiple projects • Ability to manage, stretch, motivate and inspire a team of technical experts Need to Be Experience • Operating at a senior level with significant management and leadership experience of diverse teams • Successful track record of delivering Products and/or Enterprise systems and services in a professional development or
Feb 24, 2022
Full time
Why do we have this role? Reporting to the Director, the Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the build, enhancement and maintenance of Products or Enterprise Systems thus enabling Sage's business plans and long term objectives to be met. The Engineering Manager will provide strong leadership and a clear vision to direct several teams of specialists to deliver an extraordinary customer experience. The role will involve delivery of major new products and systems, evolution and maintenance of existing products and systems and quality assurance of technical solutions. Key areas of responsibility Manage a team of Team Leaders, technical and subject-matter specialists, with varying levels of experience, to: • Develop and drive plans to meet the evolving requirements of the Business in terms of technical solutions - within the overall segment strategy and aligned with the strategic architectural blueprint • Develop products and systems - ensuring predictable project delivery - using extensive knowledge of appropriate IT tools and technologies - ensuring high quality standards are maintained throughout • Utilise technical analysis to deliver actionable recommendations for technical enhancements aimed at increasing effectiveness and efficiency • Produce and deliver executive-level presentations outlining technical solutions - gaining ownership and buy-in of recommendations with management and users • Deliver an extraordinary customer experience Personally: • Lead, inspire, motivate, coach and develop technical experts to achieve an exemplary depth of expertise. • Embed a 'continuous improvement' culture within the teams through the retrospective cycle of inspect and adapt. • Manage multiple work streams - including, but not limited to: technical scope, resource, timescales, risk, interdependencies and quality • Identify and pro-actively mitigate risks within area of responsibility • Use new technology and depth of commercial and business process understanding to create leading-edge services Need to Do Key Deliverables & KPI's • Plan, organise, resource, monitor, control, represent and innovate in all areas of responsibility • Develop, plan & deliver world-class capability requirements to exceed customer expectations • Strengthen the expertise of the team, by training, cross-skilling and coaching • Contribute to the selection of suppliers, manage the delivery from suppliers to scope, quality, timeline and costs (where applicable) • Take accountability for the underpinning resource management, internal and external, required to deliver a portfolio of projects and/or products, potentially across several models including UK and Global contract partners • Budget management including delivery of P&L to plan (where applicable) • Detailed planning including forecasting, estimating and tracking • Achieve predictable delivery, against a backdrop of high pressure and tight timescales • Take accountability for recruitment of team members as and when vacancies arise. • Set stretching objectives for the team, assess and manage progress against these • Ensure that root cause analysis is conducted against any issues and subsequent actions taken to prevent reoccurrence Mentoring and Leadership: • Embody the Sage purpose, aspiration and strategic goals through personal commitment, whilst enabling others to connect personally with what Sage stands for • Create the conditions for the teams to succeed, by energising and inspiring others to deliver the exceptional, and celebrate their successes. Help people to think, decide, act, learn and grow • Be passionate and demonstrate the kind of personal integrity that inspires others • Demonstrate personal accountability for delivering consistently great performance • Move effectively between managing strategic and operational detail • Create a climate of innovation and learning from mistakes • Set stretching targets, create new opportunities Collaboration and Relationships: • Enable participation across organisational boundaries. Share knowledge • Create opportunities for dialogue to help generate a customer centric climate • Coach or mentor others to help build collaborative networks • Be open and receptive to challenge and feedback. Learn from others Relationships Influence, collaborate and co-ordinate with: • Director - for direction and escalation • Other PDM's - in taking a collaborative approach to building, maintaining and delivering a portfolio of projects and/or products • Extended Leadership Team - to understand and exceed expectations and represent the area of responsibility • External Suppliers - to manage the timeliness and quality of the delivery of systems and/or enhancements • Architecture, Security & Design - to ensure that it is possible to implement the proposed designs, standards and quality • Planning & Delivery Governance - to collaborate on future roadmaps, and understand and interpret customer requirements • Testers - to coordinate testing activities and ensure deliverables have been fully understood and tested. • Programme Management Office - to manage projects using the specified methodology and controls, providing timely status updates • Service Management/Operations teams - to ensure the appropriate levels of support are available for product/system deployments. Need to Know Qualifications • Degree holder (desirable) and/or relevant professional qualification and/or relevant work experience in related discipline that demonstrates a proven aptitude for leading software development teams. Skills & Knowledge Specific: • First-class understanding of development tools/methods as used within industry • First-class knowledge of agile development methodologies • Familiarity with the evaluation, development, installation and configuration of new applications, systems, software, products • Deep understanding of business and technical integration issues • Proven ability to shape and lead time-sensitive projects including the presentation of technical proposals to senior business and/or segment management. General: • Excellent communicator with good relationship management, influencing skills and solid presentation skills • Proven management experience of significant resources, both people and financial • Self-starter with excellent organisational skills and disciplined attention to detail • Strong coaching and leadership skills • Very clear commercial focus and strong business acumen • Ability to align deliverables to Sage's business plans and long-term objectives • Ability to manage a diverse set of stakeholders (internal and external) • Ability to manage through stretched work-loads and multiple projects • Ability to manage, stretch, motivate and inspire a team of technical experts Need to Be Experience • Operating at a senior level with significant management and leadership experience of diverse teams • Successful track record of delivering Products and/or Enterprise systems and services in a professional development or
Ricardo Energy & Environment
Manchester, Lancashire
Salary: 27,000 - 40,000 + benefits Location: We have offices across the UK and will also consider home working * Ricardo Energy & Environment is a leading sustainability consultancy combining energy, climate change, environmental and chemical risk expertise with strong IT and economics capability. Operating across the world, we work in partnership with our customers to help transform the way they work, empowering business leaders with award winning consultancy advice. With unrivalled sector insight and a reputation for producing innovative solutions, we offer a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work. The organisation has delivered strong growth in the environmental sector over the last few years and we are at the centre of Ricardo PLC's strategy for the next 100 years of the business with the backing and support of the PLC for substantial growth. Key to our strategy is to grow our business in the private and strategic public sector. We are looking to extend our sales capability within our 'Evidence and Policy' (E&P) Business Unit, to specifically support the business with end to end sales in solutions which are more productised or repeatable, which includes existing and developing digital solutions. This will be primarily be leads generated through your own activity, supported by our marketing team and SDR team at times. Examples of our work include: * Enterprise grade bespoke software applications for real-time data collection, processing, ratification and reporting for national and international air quality and energy management systems. * Web based data management systems that have helped improve the efficiency and operation of large-scale programmes for clients including Ofgem, Big Lottery and Department for Transport * Industry leading emergency response solutions, for the National Chemical Emergency Centre. Our software helps emergency responders to quickly identify the correct procedure to be followed in the event of an incident involving hazardous materials, helping customers and the emergency services to save lives 24/7/365. We are looking for someone with a strong background in software testing who can help us QA our data-intensive web applications for our public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be an accomplished test engineer who is comfortable working on a portfolio of projects, in teams and alone on smaller projects. Our ideal candidate will relish testing challenging and complex software systems, have excellent organisational skills and be an enthusiastic contributor to our team. Key accountabilities: * Quality assurance of all development artefacts around new features developed or fixes within the software * Help derive automation frameworks and best practices * Test and prove that the software meets major architectural requirements * Prove for scalability and performance of a software * Ensuring the quality of systems as a whole * Work with software developers and product owners/managers * Develop and automate tests for software validation * Regression testing of existing systems * Produce quality metrics for releases ensuring software meets or exceeds published metrics and quality benchmarks * Detect bug issues and log them * Prepare defect reports * Development of new or evolvement of automated methods and techniques that ensure the quality of development covering functional and non-functional tests * Drive improvements to quality assurance and identify gaps. Key competencies and experience: Essential: * 5+ years' experience in Software Testing * Significant commercial experience of testing enterprise level systems that incorporate microservice architectures and web applications * 5+ years' experience in wide range of Open Source Software * RESTful API principles, testing and performance * Version control tools (preferably Git and GitLab) * Working collaboratively with software and non-software professionals in an agile (scrum), fast paced (but sensible) environment * Basics of Docker/Containers * Comfortable with the Linux command line * Basics of MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL databases * Critical thinker with superb problem-solving skills * Security testing * UI accessibility testing * CI/CD * Data creation and curation * Performance & load testing Desirable: * Test automation tools, such as Cypress, Junit or Selenium/Cucumber * TDD and BDD tools and techniques * Acceptance criteria utilising BDD * Regression testing * Proficient with Jira and Confluence * .Net software testing experience * Knowledge of gitlab ci/cd pipeline * DevOps practices and principles * AWS services * XML/JSON * Working with large databases * Tools: SVN, Git, Tomcat, Apache, Jenkins, Jira & Confluence * API and web services (REST) * SQL * Linux/Unix In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive salary,commission and benefits package, a personal development plan, and the opportunity to make a difference in a challenging and rewarding field. Ricardo Energy & Environment is an equal opportunities employer Working here: This is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us through our broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development. We are always keen to hear from people who have driven, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking. Ricardo Energy & Environment has an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date. Duties and responsibilities: * Quality assurance of all development artefacts around new features developed or fixes within the software * Help derive automation frameworks and best practices * Test and prove that the software meets major architectural requirements * Prove for scalability and performance of a software * Ensuring the quality of systems as a whole * Work with software developers and product owners/managers * Develop and automate tests for software validation * Regression testing of existing systems * Produce quality metrics for releases ensuring software meets or exceeds published metrics and quality benchmarks * Detect bug issues and log them * Prepare defect reports * Development of new or evolvement of automated methods and techniques that ensure the quality of development covering functional and non-functional tests * Drive improvements to quality assurance and identify gaps. Essential Experience: * 5+ years' experience in Software Testing * Significant commercial experience of testing enterprise level systems that incorporate microservice architectures and web applications * * 5+ years' experience in wide range of Open Source Software * RESTful API principles, testing and performance * Version control tools (preferably Git and GitLab) * Working collaboratively with software and non-software professionals in an agile (scrum), fast paced (but sensible) environment * Basics of Docker/Containers * Comfortable with the Linux command line * Basics of MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL databases * Critical thinker with superb problem-solving skills * Security testing * UI accessibility testing * CI/CD * Data creation and curation * Performance & load testing Desirable Experience: * Test automation tools, such as Cypress, Junit or Selenium/Cucumber * TDD and BDD tools and techniques * Acceptance criteria utilising BDD * Regression testing * Proficient with Jira and Confluence * .Net software testing experience * Knowledge of gitlab ci/cd pipeline * DevOps practices and principles * AWS services * XML/JSON * Working with large databases * Tools: SVN, Git, Tomcat, Apache, Jenkins, Jira & Confluence * API and web services (REST) * SQL * Linux/Unix Degree preferred but not essential
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Salary: 27,000 - 40,000 + benefits Location: We have offices across the UK and will also consider home working * Ricardo Energy & Environment is a leading sustainability consultancy combining energy, climate change, environmental and chemical risk expertise with strong IT and economics capability. Operating across the world, we work in partnership with our customers to help transform the way they work, empowering business leaders with award winning consultancy advice. With unrivalled sector insight and a reputation for producing innovative solutions, we offer a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work. The organisation has delivered strong growth in the environmental sector over the last few years and we are at the centre of Ricardo PLC's strategy for the next 100 years of the business with the backing and support of the PLC for substantial growth. Key to our strategy is to grow our business in the private and strategic public sector. We are looking to extend our sales capability within our 'Evidence and Policy' (E&P) Business Unit, to specifically support the business with end to end sales in solutions which are more productised or repeatable, which includes existing and developing digital solutions. This will be primarily be leads generated through your own activity, supported by our marketing team and SDR team at times. Examples of our work include: * Enterprise grade bespoke software applications for real-time data collection, processing, ratification and reporting for national and international air quality and energy management systems. * Web based data management systems that have helped improve the efficiency and operation of large-scale programmes for clients including Ofgem, Big Lottery and Department for Transport * Industry leading emergency response solutions, for the National Chemical Emergency Centre. Our software helps emergency responders to quickly identify the correct procedure to be followed in the event of an incident involving hazardous materials, helping customers and the emergency services to save lives 24/7/365. We are looking for someone with a strong background in software testing who can help us QA our data-intensive web applications for our public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be an accomplished test engineer who is comfortable working on a portfolio of projects, in teams and alone on smaller projects. Our ideal candidate will relish testing challenging and complex software systems, have excellent organisational skills and be an enthusiastic contributor to our team. Key accountabilities: * Quality assurance of all development artefacts around new features developed or fixes within the software * Help derive automation frameworks and best practices * Test and prove that the software meets major architectural requirements * Prove for scalability and performance of a software * Ensuring the quality of systems as a whole * Work with software developers and product owners/managers * Develop and automate tests for software validation * Regression testing of existing systems * Produce quality metrics for releases ensuring software meets or exceeds published metrics and quality benchmarks * Detect bug issues and log them * Prepare defect reports * Development of new or evolvement of automated methods and techniques that ensure the quality of development covering functional and non-functional tests * Drive improvements to quality assurance and identify gaps. Key competencies and experience: Essential: * 5+ years' experience in Software Testing * Significant commercial experience of testing enterprise level systems that incorporate microservice architectures and web applications * 5+ years' experience in wide range of Open Source Software * RESTful API principles, testing and performance * Version control tools (preferably Git and GitLab) * Working collaboratively with software and non-software professionals in an agile (scrum), fast paced (but sensible) environment * Basics of Docker/Containers * Comfortable with the Linux command line * Basics of MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL databases * Critical thinker with superb problem-solving skills * Security testing * UI accessibility testing * CI/CD * Data creation and curation * Performance & load testing Desirable: * Test automation tools, such as Cypress, Junit or Selenium/Cucumber * TDD and BDD tools and techniques * Acceptance criteria utilising BDD * Regression testing * Proficient with Jira and Confluence * .Net software testing experience * Knowledge of gitlab ci/cd pipeline * DevOps practices and principles * AWS services * XML/JSON * Working with large databases * Tools: SVN, Git, Tomcat, Apache, Jenkins, Jira & Confluence * API and web services (REST) * SQL * Linux/Unix In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive salary,commission and benefits package, a personal development plan, and the opportunity to make a difference in a challenging and rewarding field. Ricardo Energy & Environment is an equal opportunities employer Working here: This is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us through our broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development. We are always keen to hear from people who have driven, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking. Ricardo Energy & Environment has an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date. Duties and responsibilities: * Quality assurance of all development artefacts around new features developed or fixes within the software * Help derive automation frameworks and best practices * Test and prove that the software meets major architectural requirements * Prove for scalability and performance of a software * Ensuring the quality of systems as a whole * Work with software developers and product owners/managers * Develop and automate tests for software validation * Regression testing of existing systems * Produce quality metrics for releases ensuring software meets or exceeds published metrics and quality benchmarks * Detect bug issues and log them * Prepare defect reports * Development of new or evolvement of automated methods and techniques that ensure the quality of development covering functional and non-functional tests * Drive improvements to quality assurance and identify gaps. Essential Experience: * 5+ years' experience in Software Testing * Significant commercial experience of testing enterprise level systems that incorporate microservice architectures and web applications * * 5+ years' experience in wide range of Open Source Software * RESTful API principles, testing and performance * Version control tools (preferably Git and GitLab) * Working collaboratively with software and non-software professionals in an agile (scrum), fast paced (but sensible) environment * Basics of Docker/Containers * Comfortable with the Linux command line * Basics of MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL databases * Critical thinker with superb problem-solving skills * Security testing * UI accessibility testing * CI/CD * Data creation and curation * Performance & load testing Desirable Experience: * Test automation tools, such as Cypress, Junit or Selenium/Cucumber * TDD and BDD tools and techniques * Acceptance criteria utilising BDD * Regression testing * Proficient with Jira and Confluence * .Net software testing experience * Knowledge of gitlab ci/cd pipeline * DevOps practices and principles * AWS services * XML/JSON * Working with large databases * Tools: SVN, Git, Tomcat, Apache, Jenkins, Jira & Confluence * API and web services (REST) * SQL * Linux/Unix Degree preferred but not essential
Social Work Lead (Adults) Grade: 10 Date updated: May 2020 About the job: Under the direction of the DSCM, Social Work Leads work within our locality, acute or learning disabilities teams. Social Work Leads manage a team of social workers and social care practitioners, taking accountability for the quality of social work practice. Managing this team, Social Work Leads take a lead role in encouraging practitioners to: listen to people and connect them to appropriate community resources; support people in crisis to regain control of their lives and to support individuals to lead the life they choose in line with the Care Act. This is what we need you to do... Line manage a team of social workers and social care practitioners, including supervision, absence, appraisal and performance management To provide individual/group professional, reflective supervision, and support to others, ensuring that practice is continuously critically reflected upon and improved; modelling best practice and ensuring good outcomes. As required, to sign off temporary funding or service provision Be responsible for completing case audits ensuring that social work practice is continuously improved and compliant with national guidance, legislation and GCC policies and procedures. To work jointly with staff and agencies on highly complex cases, working closely with the senior social worker and wider staffing group to coordinate and manage section 42 enquiries and complex, high risk situations, ensuring there is a positive balance between perceived risk and protection from harm where necessary. Attend or chair relevant meetings (including risk management forums) which require high level professional input or where the social worker may need to be supported, including going to Court. To support with complaint management procedures. To support with recruitment and retention activities, including interviews, shortlisting, induction and probations. As appropriate, to work jointly with commissioning and other agencies to identify service needs and to undertake and support negotiations with care providers around levels of support at an individual and service level Create a culture of continuous professional development, keeping up to date with government guidance and legislation and evidence based practice; taking the lead role in the professional development of social workers and other practitioners through mentoring, coaching, and advice; and where appropriate mentoring newly qualified social workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment, and Practice Education for Student Social Workers. Identify and develop potential within other staff, Promote positive working relationships in and across teams, using strategies for collaboration and contribute to a supportive organisational culture. Contribute to, and implement policy development and decision - making. To take responsibility for obtaining regular, effective supervision from a professional supervisor/manager and appraisal to discuss effective practice, reflection, continuing professional development and career opportunities. To take ownership of and responsibility for delivering against team and individual performance targets. Maintaining an awareness of own professional limitations and knowledge gaps and seeking to address these. To contribute to the development of the service, by leading on specific projects as identified by senior managers, and by communicating new ideas, through means such as briefings, completion of council surveys, and team meetings. Be accountable for own practice ensuring it is of high quality for own development needs Special Conditions This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check, and you will be asked to apply for a Disclosure Certificate if you are offered the position. The nature of this post requires flexibility to meet urgent work needs as they arise. This will inevitably entail work outside of normal working hours and locations across the county. The post holder must hold a clear and valid driving licence or have the ability to travel around the County. The ideal candidate will have... Experience of… Social Work with adults within a statutory setting, or evidence of transferable experience within statutory settings. Supervising/mentoring/coaching/training staff, particularly Social Workers or staff within a health and social care setting. Creating a learning culture and environment, where professional and personal development is valued and promoted. Managing in complex, high risk situations, including chairing meetings and court work. Experience in undertaking line management duties, including formal performance of staff and responsibility for financial decisions relating to external care costs to the Local Authority Taking the lead on projects or specific work streams to support with service development Undertaking audit, in order to quality assure practice, and implementing action plans to raise practice standards across teams. Knowledge, Skills and Understanding Recognise the high level of confidentiality required in relation to people, their carers and families and help to manage sufficient security of such information. A proven track record of good interpersonal and communication skills with a range of stakeholders, staff and the public A sound understanding and application of legislative frameworks underpinning adult social care, for example the Care Act, and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Human Rights Act. Understanding of statutory social work, including critical awareness of current issues and new evidence - informed practice research Understanding of funding provision in a social care context and of funding streams within this A critical knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention Significant knowledge and skills relating to safeguarding adult procedures and of managing complex, high risk situations. Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of agencies providing services to adults, their carers and families. Ability to use computerised case recording systems, with good keyboard skills and the ability to use various package Ability to use initiative and work within timescales, to organise own workload and the workload of your team effectively; whilst dealing with competing priorities and fluctuating workloads. Ability to professionally manage difficult and challenging conversations with a range of stakeholders, staff and the public and seek an appropriate course of action in line with legislative frameworks and GCC policies and procedures. Behavioural attributes Provides inspirational and credible leadership, prompting the questions to help shape / re-invent the future. Build and own strong relationships politically, externally and internally. Inspire staff and value their efforts and resilience. Have a shared collective ownership. Set boundaries, non negotiables, and hold each other, staff and partners to account whilst encouraging autonomy and conscientious risk taking. Accountability for running the business effectively balancing performance and cost. Removes barriers to effective partnership working, achieving corporate objectives by building on performance and team strengths, through strong relationships both inside and outside the organisation. Actively asks for and considers other people's views and opinions Is available and approachable and takes time to consult and communicate Able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative Acknowledges, respects and responds to individual differences and diversity requirements, recognising discriminatory practices and inequality and is able to appropriately challenge others Works well under pressure Identifies and takes up opportunities for self development Acts with integrity, honesty and impartiality Contributes to the development of the service Ability to operate in a climate of change and to embrace news ways of thinking and working; sustaining and developing own imagination, creativity and curiosity in practice, exploring options to solve dilemmas and problems. Involving people who use services in reflections and creativity wherever possible. Highly organised with a solution focused, logical and innovative approach to challenges. Education & Qualifications Essential Social Work qualification Evidence of Assessed and Supported Year in employment (applicable since 2012) or equivalent qualification/statutory experience Social Work registration with professional body in England Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Management or leadership qualification Post Qualification Social Work training Practice educator or practice supervisor qualification Monitoring and ongoing development of outcomes As part of the annual appraisal, outcome based targets will be developed in conjunction with the post holder and will supplement this job profile..... click apply for full job details
Mar 22, 2021
Full time
Social Work Lead (Adults) Grade: 10 Date updated: May 2020 About the job: Under the direction of the DSCM, Social Work Leads work within our locality, acute or learning disabilities teams. Social Work Leads manage a team of social workers and social care practitioners, taking accountability for the quality of social work practice. Managing this team, Social Work Leads take a lead role in encouraging practitioners to: listen to people and connect them to appropriate community resources; support people in crisis to regain control of their lives and to support individuals to lead the life they choose in line with the Care Act. This is what we need you to do... Line manage a team of social workers and social care practitioners, including supervision, absence, appraisal and performance management To provide individual/group professional, reflective supervision, and support to others, ensuring that practice is continuously critically reflected upon and improved; modelling best practice and ensuring good outcomes. As required, to sign off temporary funding or service provision Be responsible for completing case audits ensuring that social work practice is continuously improved and compliant with national guidance, legislation and GCC policies and procedures. To work jointly with staff and agencies on highly complex cases, working closely with the senior social worker and wider staffing group to coordinate and manage section 42 enquiries and complex, high risk situations, ensuring there is a positive balance between perceived risk and protection from harm where necessary. Attend or chair relevant meetings (including risk management forums) which require high level professional input or where the social worker may need to be supported, including going to Court. To support with complaint management procedures. To support with recruitment and retention activities, including interviews, shortlisting, induction and probations. As appropriate, to work jointly with commissioning and other agencies to identify service needs and to undertake and support negotiations with care providers around levels of support at an individual and service level Create a culture of continuous professional development, keeping up to date with government guidance and legislation and evidence based practice; taking the lead role in the professional development of social workers and other practitioners through mentoring, coaching, and advice; and where appropriate mentoring newly qualified social workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment, and Practice Education for Student Social Workers. Identify and develop potential within other staff, Promote positive working relationships in and across teams, using strategies for collaboration and contribute to a supportive organisational culture. Contribute to, and implement policy development and decision - making. To take responsibility for obtaining regular, effective supervision from a professional supervisor/manager and appraisal to discuss effective practice, reflection, continuing professional development and career opportunities. To take ownership of and responsibility for delivering against team and individual performance targets. Maintaining an awareness of own professional limitations and knowledge gaps and seeking to address these. To contribute to the development of the service, by leading on specific projects as identified by senior managers, and by communicating new ideas, through means such as briefings, completion of council surveys, and team meetings. Be accountable for own practice ensuring it is of high quality for own development needs Special Conditions This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check, and you will be asked to apply for a Disclosure Certificate if you are offered the position. The nature of this post requires flexibility to meet urgent work needs as they arise. This will inevitably entail work outside of normal working hours and locations across the county. The post holder must hold a clear and valid driving licence or have the ability to travel around the County. The ideal candidate will have... Experience of… Social Work with adults within a statutory setting, or evidence of transferable experience within statutory settings. Supervising/mentoring/coaching/training staff, particularly Social Workers or staff within a health and social care setting. Creating a learning culture and environment, where professional and personal development is valued and promoted. Managing in complex, high risk situations, including chairing meetings and court work. Experience in undertaking line management duties, including formal performance of staff and responsibility for financial decisions relating to external care costs to the Local Authority Taking the lead on projects or specific work streams to support with service development Undertaking audit, in order to quality assure practice, and implementing action plans to raise practice standards across teams. Knowledge, Skills and Understanding Recognise the high level of confidentiality required in relation to people, their carers and families and help to manage sufficient security of such information. A proven track record of good interpersonal and communication skills with a range of stakeholders, staff and the public A sound understanding and application of legislative frameworks underpinning adult social care, for example the Care Act, and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Human Rights Act. Understanding of statutory social work, including critical awareness of current issues and new evidence - informed practice research Understanding of funding provision in a social care context and of funding streams within this A critical knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention Significant knowledge and skills relating to safeguarding adult procedures and of managing complex, high risk situations. Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of agencies providing services to adults, their carers and families. Ability to use computerised case recording systems, with good keyboard skills and the ability to use various package Ability to use initiative and work within timescales, to organise own workload and the workload of your team effectively; whilst dealing with competing priorities and fluctuating workloads. Ability to professionally manage difficult and challenging conversations with a range of stakeholders, staff and the public and seek an appropriate course of action in line with legislative frameworks and GCC policies and procedures. Behavioural attributes Provides inspirational and credible leadership, prompting the questions to help shape / re-invent the future. Build and own strong relationships politically, externally and internally. Inspire staff and value their efforts and resilience. Have a shared collective ownership. Set boundaries, non negotiables, and hold each other, staff and partners to account whilst encouraging autonomy and conscientious risk taking. Accountability for running the business effectively balancing performance and cost. Removes barriers to effective partnership working, achieving corporate objectives by building on performance and team strengths, through strong relationships both inside and outside the organisation. Actively asks for and considers other people's views and opinions Is available and approachable and takes time to consult and communicate Able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative Acknowledges, respects and responds to individual differences and diversity requirements, recognising discriminatory practices and inequality and is able to appropriately challenge others Works well under pressure Identifies and takes up opportunities for self development Acts with integrity, honesty and impartiality Contributes to the development of the service Ability to operate in a climate of change and to embrace news ways of thinking and working; sustaining and developing own imagination, creativity and curiosity in practice, exploring options to solve dilemmas and problems. Involving people who use services in reflections and creativity wherever possible. Highly organised with a solution focused, logical and innovative approach to challenges. Education & Qualifications Essential Social Work qualification Evidence of Assessed and Supported Year in employment (applicable since 2012) or equivalent qualification/statutory experience Social Work registration with professional body in England Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Management or leadership qualification Post Qualification Social Work training Practice educator or practice supervisor qualification Monitoring and ongoing development of outcomes As part of the annual appraisal, outcome based targets will be developed in conjunction with the post holder and will supplement this job profile..... click apply for full job details
> Social Work Lead (Adults) Grade: 10 Date updated: May 2020 About the job: Under the direction of the DSCM, Social Work Leads work within our locality, acute or learning disabilities teams. Social Work Leads manage a team of social workers and social care practitioners, taking accountability for the quality of social work practice. Managing this team, Social Work Leads take a lead role in encouraging practitioners to: listen to people and connect them to appropriate community resources; support people in crisis to regain control of their lives and to support individuals to lead the life they choose in line with the Care Act. This is what we need you to do... Line manage a team of social workers and social care practitioners, including supervision, absence, appraisal and performance management To provide individual/group professional, reflective supervision, and support to others, ensuring that practice is continuously critically reflected upon and improved; modelling best practice and ensuring good outcomes. As required, to sign off temporary funding or service provision Be responsible for completing case audits ensuring that social work practice is continuously improved and compliant with national guidance, legislation and GCC policies and procedures. To work jointly with staff and agencies on highly complex cases, working closely with the senior social worker and wider staffing group to coordinate and manage section 42 enquiries and complex, high risk situations, ensuring there is a positive balance between perceived risk and protection from harm where necessary. Attend or chair relevant meetings (including risk management forums) which require high level professional input or where the social worker may need to be supported, including going to Court. To support with complaint management procedures. To support with recruitment and retention activities, including interviews, shortlisting, induction and probations. As appropriate, to work jointly with commissioning and other agencies to identify service needs and to undertake and support negotiations with care providers around levels of support at an individual and service level Create a culture of continuous professional development, keeping up to date with government guidance and legislation and evidence based practice; taking the lead role in the professional development of social workers and other practitioners through mentoring, coaching, and advice; and where appropriate mentoring newly qualified social workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment, and Practice Education for Student Social Workers. Identify and develop potential within other staff, Promote positive working relationships in and across teams, using strategies for collaboration and contribute to a supportive organisational culture. Contribute to, and implement policy development and decision - making. To take responsibility for obtaining regular, effective supervision from a professional supervisor/manager and appraisal to discuss effective practice, reflection, continuing professional development and career opportunities. To take ownership of and responsibility for delivering against team and individual performance targets. Maintaining an awareness of own professional limitations and knowledge gaps and seeking to address these. To contribute to the development of the service, by leading on specific projects as identified by senior managers, and by communicating new ideas, through means such as briefings, completion of council surveys, and team meetings. Be accountable for own practice ensuring it is of high quality for own development needs Special Conditions This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check, and you will be asked to apply for a Disclosure Certificate if you are offered the position. The nature of this post requires flexibility to meet urgent work needs as they arise. This will inevitably entail work outside of normal working hours and locations across the county. The post holder must hold a clear and valid driving licence or have the ability to travel around the County. The ideal candidate will have... Experience of… Social Work with adults within a statutory setting, or evidence of transferable experience within statutory settings. Supervising/mentoring/coaching/training staff, particularly Social Workers or staff within a health and social care setting. Creating a learning culture and environment, where professional and personal development is valued and promoted. Managing in complex, high risk situations, including chairing meetings and court work. Experience in undertaking line management duties, including formal performance of staff and responsibility for financial decisions relating to external care costs to the Local Authority Taking the lead on projects or specific work streams to support with service development Undertaking audit, in order to quality assure practice, and implementing action plans to raise practice standards across teams. Knowledge, Skills and Understanding Recognise the high level of confidentiality required in relation to people, their carers and families and help to manage sufficient security of such information. A proven track record of good interpersonal and communication skills with a range of stakeholders, staff and the public A sound understanding and application of legislative frameworks underpinning adult social care, for example the Care Act, and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Human Rights Act. Understanding of statutory social work, including critical awareness of current issues and new evidence - informed practice research Understanding of funding provision in a social care context and of funding streams within this A critical knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention Significant knowledge and skills relating to safeguarding adult procedures and of managing complex, high risk situations. Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of agencies providing services to adults, their carers and families. Ability to use computerised case recording systems, with good keyboard skills and the ability to use various package Ability to use initiative and work within timescales, to organise own workload and the workload of your team effectively; whilst dealing with competing priorities and fluctuating workloads. Ability to professionally manage difficult and challenging conversations with a range of stakeholders, staff and the public and seek an appropriate course of action in line with legislative frameworks and GCC policies and procedures. Behavioural attributes Provides inspirational and credible leadership, prompting the questions to help shape / re-invent the future. Build and own strong relationships politically, externally and internally. Inspire staff and value their efforts and resilience. Have a shared collective ownership. Set boundaries, non negotiables, and hold each other, staff and partners to account whilst encouraging autonomy and conscientious risk taking. Accountability for running the business effectively balancing performance and cost. Removes barriers to effective partnership working, achieving corporate objectives by building on performance and team strengths, through strong relationships both inside and outside the organisation. Actively asks for and considers other people's views and opinions Is available and approachable and takes time to consult and communicate Able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative Acknowledges, respects and responds to individual differences and diversity requirements, recognising discriminatory practices and inequality and is able to appropriately challenge others Works well under pressure Identifies and takes up opportunities for self development Acts with integrity, honesty and impartiality Contributes to the development of the service Ability to operate in a climate of change and to embrace news ways of thinking and working; sustaining and developing own imagination, creativity and curiosity in practice, exploring options to solve dilemmas and problems. Involving people who use services in reflections and creativity wherever possible. Highly organised with a solution focused, logical and innovative approach to challenges. Education & Qualifications Essential Social Work qualification Evidence of Assessed and Supported Year in employment (applicable since 2012) or equivalent qualification/statutory experience Social Work registration with professional body in England Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Management or leadership qualification Post Qualification Social Work training Practice educator or practice supervisor qualification Monitoring and ongoing development of outcomes As part of the annual appraisal, outcome based targets will be developed in conjunction with the post holder and will supplement this job profile..... click apply for full job details
Mar 22, 2021
Full time
> Social Work Lead (Adults) Grade: 10 Date updated: May 2020 About the job: Under the direction of the DSCM, Social Work Leads work within our locality, acute or learning disabilities teams. Social Work Leads manage a team of social workers and social care practitioners, taking accountability for the quality of social work practice. Managing this team, Social Work Leads take a lead role in encouraging practitioners to: listen to people and connect them to appropriate community resources; support people in crisis to regain control of their lives and to support individuals to lead the life they choose in line with the Care Act. This is what we need you to do... Line manage a team of social workers and social care practitioners, including supervision, absence, appraisal and performance management To provide individual/group professional, reflective supervision, and support to others, ensuring that practice is continuously critically reflected upon and improved; modelling best practice and ensuring good outcomes. As required, to sign off temporary funding or service provision Be responsible for completing case audits ensuring that social work practice is continuously improved and compliant with national guidance, legislation and GCC policies and procedures. To work jointly with staff and agencies on highly complex cases, working closely with the senior social worker and wider staffing group to coordinate and manage section 42 enquiries and complex, high risk situations, ensuring there is a positive balance between perceived risk and protection from harm where necessary. Attend or chair relevant meetings (including risk management forums) which require high level professional input or where the social worker may need to be supported, including going to Court. To support with complaint management procedures. To support with recruitment and retention activities, including interviews, shortlisting, induction and probations. As appropriate, to work jointly with commissioning and other agencies to identify service needs and to undertake and support negotiations with care providers around levels of support at an individual and service level Create a culture of continuous professional development, keeping up to date with government guidance and legislation and evidence based practice; taking the lead role in the professional development of social workers and other practitioners through mentoring, coaching, and advice; and where appropriate mentoring newly qualified social workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment, and Practice Education for Student Social Workers. Identify and develop potential within other staff, Promote positive working relationships in and across teams, using strategies for collaboration and contribute to a supportive organisational culture. Contribute to, and implement policy development and decision - making. To take responsibility for obtaining regular, effective supervision from a professional supervisor/manager and appraisal to discuss effective practice, reflection, continuing professional development and career opportunities. To take ownership of and responsibility for delivering against team and individual performance targets. Maintaining an awareness of own professional limitations and knowledge gaps and seeking to address these. To contribute to the development of the service, by leading on specific projects as identified by senior managers, and by communicating new ideas, through means such as briefings, completion of council surveys, and team meetings. Be accountable for own practice ensuring it is of high quality for own development needs Special Conditions This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check, and you will be asked to apply for a Disclosure Certificate if you are offered the position. The nature of this post requires flexibility to meet urgent work needs as they arise. This will inevitably entail work outside of normal working hours and locations across the county. The post holder must hold a clear and valid driving licence or have the ability to travel around the County. The ideal candidate will have... Experience of… Social Work with adults within a statutory setting, or evidence of transferable experience within statutory settings. Supervising/mentoring/coaching/training staff, particularly Social Workers or staff within a health and social care setting. Creating a learning culture and environment, where professional and personal development is valued and promoted. Managing in complex, high risk situations, including chairing meetings and court work. Experience in undertaking line management duties, including formal performance of staff and responsibility for financial decisions relating to external care costs to the Local Authority Taking the lead on projects or specific work streams to support with service development Undertaking audit, in order to quality assure practice, and implementing action plans to raise practice standards across teams. Knowledge, Skills and Understanding Recognise the high level of confidentiality required in relation to people, their carers and families and help to manage sufficient security of such information. A proven track record of good interpersonal and communication skills with a range of stakeholders, staff and the public A sound understanding and application of legislative frameworks underpinning adult social care, for example the Care Act, and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Human Rights Act. Understanding of statutory social work, including critical awareness of current issues and new evidence - informed practice research Understanding of funding provision in a social care context and of funding streams within this A critical knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention Significant knowledge and skills relating to safeguarding adult procedures and of managing complex, high risk situations. Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of agencies providing services to adults, their carers and families. Ability to use computerised case recording systems, with good keyboard skills and the ability to use various package Ability to use initiative and work within timescales, to organise own workload and the workload of your team effectively; whilst dealing with competing priorities and fluctuating workloads. Ability to professionally manage difficult and challenging conversations with a range of stakeholders, staff and the public and seek an appropriate course of action in line with legislative frameworks and GCC policies and procedures. Behavioural attributes Provides inspirational and credible leadership, prompting the questions to help shape / re-invent the future. Build and own strong relationships politically, externally and internally. Inspire staff and value their efforts and resilience. Have a shared collective ownership. Set boundaries, non negotiables, and hold each other, staff and partners to account whilst encouraging autonomy and conscientious risk taking. Accountability for running the business effectively balancing performance and cost. Removes barriers to effective partnership working, achieving corporate objectives by building on performance and team strengths, through strong relationships both inside and outside the organisation. Actively asks for and considers other people's views and opinions Is available and approachable and takes time to consult and communicate Able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative Acknowledges, respects and responds to individual differences and diversity requirements, recognising discriminatory practices and inequality and is able to appropriately challenge others Works well under pressure Identifies and takes up opportunities for self development Acts with integrity, honesty and impartiality Contributes to the development of the service Ability to operate in a climate of change and to embrace news ways of thinking and working; sustaining and developing own imagination, creativity and curiosity in practice, exploring options to solve dilemmas and problems. Involving people who use services in reflections and creativity wherever possible. Highly organised with a solution focused, logical and innovative approach to challenges. Education & Qualifications Essential Social Work qualification Evidence of Assessed and Supported Year in employment (applicable since 2012) or equivalent qualification/statutory experience Social Work registration with professional body in England Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Management or leadership qualification Post Qualification Social Work training Practice educator or practice supervisor qualification Monitoring and ongoing development of outcomes As part of the annual appraisal, outcome based targets will be developed in conjunction with the post holder and will supplement this job profile..... click apply for full job details