Childrens Social Worker-FAST- Great Yarmouth Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Great Yarmouth Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, hybrid working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Great Yarmouth is a wonderful place to live and work, it is a large seaside market town with beautiful beaches, a lower than average cost of living and lots of things to do with the family. Norfolk 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Childrens Social Worker-FAST- Great Yarmouth Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Great Yarmouth Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, hybrid working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Great Yarmouth is a wonderful place to live and work, it is a large seaside market town with beautiful beaches, a lower than average cost of living and lots of things to do with the family. Norfolk 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Childrens Social Worker FAST- Norwich Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Norwich Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work. With our 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Childrens Social Worker FAST- Norwich Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Norwich Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work. With our 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Role: Global Reward, Wellbeing & Benefits Director Location: UK - This can be a UK remote position Role ID: Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. A key member of the Global People Leadership Team. A change agent with deep functional expertise in Reward, Benefits, Wellbeing & Pensions. Accountable for building and leading the Global Reward, Wellbeing & Pensions Centre of Excellence within the Ricardo People Function. Ensuring a data-driven approach to the provision of a competitive package of employee benefits and practices, plus fixed and variable salary components. A change agent with deep functional expertise in Reward & Pensions; driving process improvement, data utilisation and managing external partnerships, whilst playing a key part in the wider People transformation agenda. The role has the unique opportunity to shape the CoE (Centre of Excellence) globally during a period of growth and change, to define what a world-class function looks like, playing a key role in showcasing Ricardo plc as an employer of choice around the world. Key responsibilities Take overall accountability for developing and implementing a highly effective global Reward & Pensions function covering all aspects of compensation, benefits and wellbeing. Support the global People Function Transformation with specific accountability for leading the Global total reward, wellbeing & pensions agenda, enabling the transition to a new operating model, design and deployment of new Reward processes and ways of working. Build trusted relationships across the People function and the business, championing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Lead and develop a team of Compensation, Benefits and Wellbeing specialists, (or lead a service) with a commitment to excellence and best practice. Provide strategic subject matter expertise to matters pertaining to Reward; act in an advisory capacity to Group People Team & Organisation Director, People Director's, CFO, CEO & People Partners and other senior stakeholders. Conduct market reviews of employee benefits, with data-driven recommendations and approaches Drive increased rigour in the central management of regional benefits, ensuring an improved cycle of market-based review and renewals. Lead & manage the annual salary review (ASR) and bonus planning process, driving a best-practice approach to merit and variable awards, ensuring a seamless and accurate exercise. Conduct a review of variable pay mechanisms, recommending suitable approaches to bonus and sales and commission schemes. Support the business on the establishment of new regional corporate entities, working to establish market-appropriate employee offerings in new locations, delivering harmonization across the group where relevant. Partner with the Head of Talent to conduct equal pay audits, recommending corrective action as required across a range of demographics. Partner with the Internal Communications team to ensure appropriate levels of employee awareness and engagement on Reward matters. Work with third party suppliers for compensation and benefits benchmarking data; be the SME within the wider HR community to promote understanding of practices to support development/ growth of the business. Design and implement approaches to employee recognition. Partner with Global Mobility to drive a consistent approach to international assignments and relocations. Design and implement fit-for-purpose metrics, reports and HRIS capabilities. Partner with Digital Transformation on the deployment of new HCM system from a Reward perspective. Input and support on ad-hoc projects, including potential M&A due diligence and integration. Management of the Flexible benefits programme. Build trusted relationships across all levels across the organisation, demonstrating skill in collaborative working - skilfully partnering with business stakeholders and People Function colleagues. Lead, coordinate, motivate and develop diverse teams of individuals across multiple locations. Effectively establish, maintain and manage strong partnership relationships with all 3rd party suppliers. Provide mentorship, guidance and career development to team members and other colleagues within Ricardo. An inspirational role model that lives our values and understands the importance of driving the right culture to achieve business priorities. A business partner, team player and change agent. Key competencies and experience Strategic Agility - Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans. Directing Others - Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organised manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator. Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Self-Knowledge - Knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback; gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; isn't defensive; is receptive to talking about shortcomings; looks forward to balanced (+'s and - 's) performance reviews and career discussions. Extensive experience of working in Senior Reward roles in global organisations, successfully leading functions through transformation and change. Extensive experience across the full international compensation and benefitslandscape. Experience in applying the latest thinking and industry insights to challenge traditional ways of working and operational standards to improve employee experience. Extensive experience in working within a dynamic fast-paced environment, under pressure with frequentdeadlines. Extensive experience in partnering and influencing at a senior level C suite level. Fluency in English is a pre-requisite; another language is an advantage but not required. Experience working in consulting businesses and or engineering/scientific knowledge workers would be an advantage. Skills and behaviours A strong fit with Ricardo's culture; commercial, collaborative, low ego and non-hierarchal. Resilient and brave; able to make bold decisions with first class communication and relationship building skills and a good sense of humour. Always work collaboratively, actively seeking and responding to business input; engaging all key stakeholders; acting as an enabler/facilitator/coach to establish strong understanding, capability and commitment. Will 'think out of the box' - continually aware of latest trends in all aspects of the SME areas they are accountable to develop to enable the design and implementation of 'leading edge solutions' that energise and engages the business. Flexible and adaptable; will thrive in a changing environment, readily deal with ambiguity, cope with setbacks, and always seek solutions (rather than problems). Demonstrate a genuine interest in others; adapting your style to 'get the best outcome' from every situation/interaction, being aware, sensitive and respectful to different cultural needs. Energetic and dedicated, will do whatever it takes to get the job done, building strong and trusting relationships at all levels. A confident and articulate communicator with personal presence and gravitas, will effectively influence, engage and challenge to gain understanding and commitment for their agenda. Resilience, pragmatism, and solutions-focus when faced with ambiguity. A continuous improvement mindset and true knowledge of change management best practice. Desirable CIPD Level 7. Related Degree or post graduate Degree in relevant field. Working with Ricardo You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable. Work life balance . click apply for full job details
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Role: Global Reward, Wellbeing & Benefits Director Location: UK - This can be a UK remote position Role ID: Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. A key member of the Global People Leadership Team. A change agent with deep functional expertise in Reward, Benefits, Wellbeing & Pensions. Accountable for building and leading the Global Reward, Wellbeing & Pensions Centre of Excellence within the Ricardo People Function. Ensuring a data-driven approach to the provision of a competitive package of employee benefits and practices, plus fixed and variable salary components. A change agent with deep functional expertise in Reward & Pensions; driving process improvement, data utilisation and managing external partnerships, whilst playing a key part in the wider People transformation agenda. The role has the unique opportunity to shape the CoE (Centre of Excellence) globally during a period of growth and change, to define what a world-class function looks like, playing a key role in showcasing Ricardo plc as an employer of choice around the world. Key responsibilities Take overall accountability for developing and implementing a highly effective global Reward & Pensions function covering all aspects of compensation, benefits and wellbeing. Support the global People Function Transformation with specific accountability for leading the Global total reward, wellbeing & pensions agenda, enabling the transition to a new operating model, design and deployment of new Reward processes and ways of working. Build trusted relationships across the People function and the business, championing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Lead and develop a team of Compensation, Benefits and Wellbeing specialists, (or lead a service) with a commitment to excellence and best practice. Provide strategic subject matter expertise to matters pertaining to Reward; act in an advisory capacity to Group People Team & Organisation Director, People Director's, CFO, CEO & People Partners and other senior stakeholders. Conduct market reviews of employee benefits, with data-driven recommendations and approaches Drive increased rigour in the central management of regional benefits, ensuring an improved cycle of market-based review and renewals. Lead & manage the annual salary review (ASR) and bonus planning process, driving a best-practice approach to merit and variable awards, ensuring a seamless and accurate exercise. Conduct a review of variable pay mechanisms, recommending suitable approaches to bonus and sales and commission schemes. Support the business on the establishment of new regional corporate entities, working to establish market-appropriate employee offerings in new locations, delivering harmonization across the group where relevant. Partner with the Head of Talent to conduct equal pay audits, recommending corrective action as required across a range of demographics. Partner with the Internal Communications team to ensure appropriate levels of employee awareness and engagement on Reward matters. Work with third party suppliers for compensation and benefits benchmarking data; be the SME within the wider HR community to promote understanding of practices to support development/ growth of the business. Design and implement approaches to employee recognition. Partner with Global Mobility to drive a consistent approach to international assignments and relocations. Design and implement fit-for-purpose metrics, reports and HRIS capabilities. Partner with Digital Transformation on the deployment of new HCM system from a Reward perspective. Input and support on ad-hoc projects, including potential M&A due diligence and integration. Management of the Flexible benefits programme. Build trusted relationships across all levels across the organisation, demonstrating skill in collaborative working - skilfully partnering with business stakeholders and People Function colleagues. Lead, coordinate, motivate and develop diverse teams of individuals across multiple locations. Effectively establish, maintain and manage strong partnership relationships with all 3rd party suppliers. Provide mentorship, guidance and career development to team members and other colleagues within Ricardo. An inspirational role model that lives our values and understands the importance of driving the right culture to achieve business priorities. A business partner, team player and change agent. Key competencies and experience Strategic Agility - Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans. Directing Others - Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organised manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator. Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Self-Knowledge - Knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback; gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; isn't defensive; is receptive to talking about shortcomings; looks forward to balanced (+'s and - 's) performance reviews and career discussions. Extensive experience of working in Senior Reward roles in global organisations, successfully leading functions through transformation and change. Extensive experience across the full international compensation and benefitslandscape. Experience in applying the latest thinking and industry insights to challenge traditional ways of working and operational standards to improve employee experience. Extensive experience in working within a dynamic fast-paced environment, under pressure with frequentdeadlines. Extensive experience in partnering and influencing at a senior level C suite level. Fluency in English is a pre-requisite; another language is an advantage but not required. Experience working in consulting businesses and or engineering/scientific knowledge workers would be an advantage. Skills and behaviours A strong fit with Ricardo's culture; commercial, collaborative, low ego and non-hierarchal. Resilient and brave; able to make bold decisions with first class communication and relationship building skills and a good sense of humour. Always work collaboratively, actively seeking and responding to business input; engaging all key stakeholders; acting as an enabler/facilitator/coach to establish strong understanding, capability and commitment. Will 'think out of the box' - continually aware of latest trends in all aspects of the SME areas they are accountable to develop to enable the design and implementation of 'leading edge solutions' that energise and engages the business. Flexible and adaptable; will thrive in a changing environment, readily deal with ambiguity, cope with setbacks, and always seek solutions (rather than problems). Demonstrate a genuine interest in others; adapting your style to 'get the best outcome' from every situation/interaction, being aware, sensitive and respectful to different cultural needs. Energetic and dedicated, will do whatever it takes to get the job done, building strong and trusting relationships at all levels. A confident and articulate communicator with personal presence and gravitas, will effectively influence, engage and challenge to gain understanding and commitment for their agenda. Resilience, pragmatism, and solutions-focus when faced with ambiguity. A continuous improvement mindset and true knowledge of change management best practice. Desirable CIPD Level 7. Related Degree or post graduate Degree in relevant field. Working with Ricardo You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable. Work life balance . click apply for full job details
Who are Accent? We own almost 20,400 houses across the North, East and South of the country and they are homes to over 41,000 of our customers.We exist to improve lives, providing people with high quality homes, affordably. Whatever their housing need, whether family, single, older, or more vulnerable - our customers always come first. Accent residents, customers, and colleagues come from a diverse range of backgrounds, which we embrace and celebrate. About the Role and Person 35 hours per week Permanent As our Business Transformation Project Manager, a summary of your role involves: This role will report to the Head of Business Transformation and will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and execution of priority projects within the Group. Working closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners, you will ensure that projects are delivered on time and budget, using agreed project governance, and meet the defined objectives. You will also act as coach to colleagues who are delivering projects and ensure your outputs contribute to the overall success of our transformational initiatives. To be successful in this role you'll bring: Proven experience of project managing cross-functional large-scale projects in a regulated environment, preferably within the housing or real estate industry. Excellent knowledge and experience of using different project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and applying the governing principles. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and building collaborative relationships, including strong influencing skills with ability to gain buy-in from challenging stakeholders. Proven experience of implementing change management, including having delivered training, driven adoption and closed out projects. Location The successful candidate will be required to live within a commutable distance to our office in Bradford.We're a keen promoter of agile working and encourage the use of working from home, as long as we meet our customer's needs.We'll provide you with the equipment and software that you'll need for the purpose of your role however it will be your responsibility to have an appropriate space to work from as well as a suitable broadband connection/provider. Salary The spot salary for this post is £50,000 for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary. What will you get from us? In addition to a competitive salary and agile working, we also have a focus on employees' development. We support both professional and personal development, ensuring everyone has a development plan and provide access to a wide range of internal and external learning resources. You'll also receive: 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata excluding bank holidays) per year rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of one working week. A choice of Pension Schemes including a Defined Benefit Scheme with a 7.5% member contribution or a Defined Contribution Scheme with a 4% member contribution. Both pension schemes provide Life Insurance Cover. Option to purchase additional holiday of up to 2 of your working weeks (at managers discretion). Employee Assistance Programme "Hapi" Benefits App with multiple discounts. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know and we will ensure requirements are met. Please don't delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.You may have experience of the following: Business Change Program Manager, Housing Transformation Project Lead, Residential Development Transition Manager, Organisational Change Specialist, Housing Improvement Project Coordinator, Strategic Transformation Facilitator, Housing Transition Program Director, Residential Change Management Consultant, Project Supervisor, etc. REF-
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Who are Accent? We own almost 20,400 houses across the North, East and South of the country and they are homes to over 41,000 of our customers.We exist to improve lives, providing people with high quality homes, affordably. Whatever their housing need, whether family, single, older, or more vulnerable - our customers always come first. Accent residents, customers, and colleagues come from a diverse range of backgrounds, which we embrace and celebrate. About the Role and Person 35 hours per week Permanent As our Business Transformation Project Manager, a summary of your role involves: This role will report to the Head of Business Transformation and will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and execution of priority projects within the Group. Working closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners, you will ensure that projects are delivered on time and budget, using agreed project governance, and meet the defined objectives. You will also act as coach to colleagues who are delivering projects and ensure your outputs contribute to the overall success of our transformational initiatives. To be successful in this role you'll bring: Proven experience of project managing cross-functional large-scale projects in a regulated environment, preferably within the housing or real estate industry. Excellent knowledge and experience of using different project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and applying the governing principles. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and building collaborative relationships, including strong influencing skills with ability to gain buy-in from challenging stakeholders. Proven experience of implementing change management, including having delivered training, driven adoption and closed out projects. Location The successful candidate will be required to live within a commutable distance to our office in Bradford.We're a keen promoter of agile working and encourage the use of working from home, as long as we meet our customer's needs.We'll provide you with the equipment and software that you'll need for the purpose of your role however it will be your responsibility to have an appropriate space to work from as well as a suitable broadband connection/provider. Salary The spot salary for this post is £50,000 for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary. What will you get from us? In addition to a competitive salary and agile working, we also have a focus on employees' development. We support both professional and personal development, ensuring everyone has a development plan and provide access to a wide range of internal and external learning resources. You'll also receive: 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata excluding bank holidays) per year rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of one working week. A choice of Pension Schemes including a Defined Benefit Scheme with a 7.5% member contribution or a Defined Contribution Scheme with a 4% member contribution. Both pension schemes provide Life Insurance Cover. Option to purchase additional holiday of up to 2 of your working weeks (at managers discretion). Employee Assistance Programme "Hapi" Benefits App with multiple discounts. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know and we will ensure requirements are met. Please don't delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.You may have experience of the following: Business Change Program Manager, Housing Transformation Project Lead, Residential Development Transition Manager, Organisational Change Specialist, Housing Improvement Project Coordinator, Strategic Transformation Facilitator, Housing Transition Program Director, Residential Change Management Consultant, Project Supervisor, etc. REF-
The Wilson Museum and Art Gallery
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum is a welcoming social and cultural space where everyone can discover, learn and enjoy as visitors, co-producers, artists and makers. It forms part of The Cheltenham Trust, a dynamic charitable organisation that manages 5 culture and leisure venues with the support of Cheltenham Borough Council. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in helping to shape our future direction as a Trust and cultural life in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. We are looking for creative dynamic individual committed to using art and cultural heritage to make people's lives better. The Senior Curator: Exhibitions and Collections will be joining a small team with a big ambition to develop the Wilson into one of the South West's most pioneering and ambitious art gallery and museums. They will have expert knowledge and experience in galleries and museums. They will be familiar with the challenges and opportunities currently facing the sector and will be confident in applying new curatorial approaches to lead The Wilson's diverse collections and programmes. The person appointed will lead a dynamic curatorial team in the delivery of key organisational objectives including exhibition making, collections development, as well as collaboration and liaison with key partners and stakeholders. They will be a natural storyteller with the creative vision to re-imagine the newly refurbished galleries as an arts and heritage space developed with and for our community. The Wilson's Collections are richly diverse from Old Masters to world cultures to a social history collection which tells the story of Cheltenham and the surrounding Cotswolds area from the Bronze Age. A dedicated gallery houses the Arts and Crafts Movement Collection, a Designated Collection of national importance. The Art Collection includes painting and sculpture spanning four centuries, costume and textiles, decorative and applied art. Our galleries house permanent and temporary display programmes and include one dedicated co-curated space led by a Creative Communities panel to present and develop projects with our local communities in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. In addition, the Wilson is home to a major catalyst programme for early career artists including 9 studios and a facilitated fellowship programme, innovative learning and events activities based in our Foyle Learning Studio, an Open Archive and Study space and a café which features our art collections, and which is led by our sustainability values, with furniture, materials, makers and craftspeople being drawn from our local area. The Senior Curator is a critical role within the organisation and will lead our mission of caring for our Collection and making it accessible to diverse audiences through creative and participative programming. The post-holder will drive our temporary exhibition programme working as part of a small strategic team developing an internationally important exhibition programme which priorities contemporary art practice in dialogue with historic art collections. They will work closely with the Head of Culture and Public Programmes Manager to research, plan and manage a programme of new and existing work and exhibitions in the visual arts, applied arts and social history; ensuring effective communication, financial and resource management is in place. The Wilson is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We aim to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual orientation. Key Responsibilities Programme Development Work with the Exhibitions and Public Programmes Manager and Director of Arts & Heritage to develop creative and innovative visitor-focussed exhibitions, commissions and residencies, and with the Curatorial Team, research and develop content liaising with artists, curators, partners and community stakeholders. Lead on the redisplay of new collections galleries and work closely with the Director of Arts and Heritage to secure further funding for a community engaged project to develop content and interpretation. Plan and guide the curatorial teams' delivery of research, content, object lists and interpretation to deliver exhibitions, working together with the Public Engagement team to maximise participation and audience impact. Develop exhibition texts for gallery interpretation and marketing/press materials, and oversee the editing and production of gallery interpretation. Coordinate the Wilson's Arts Advisory Panel and Exhibition Programming Group and to review exhibition proposals both externally and internally. Ensure that interpretation, research and curatorial work embeds equality, diversity and inclusion into practice. Work across the Wilson Team to develop ideas for talks, symposiums and special events orientated around current debates in contemporary visual cultures, and collaborate with the Public Programmes manager on participatory arts, socially engaged projects and artists' residencies and commissions. Participate as a facilitator/speaker or similar in the public programme, and lead gallery tours or facilitate group sessions. Work with the Communications Team in developing new innovative ways to interpret the collections and deepen the experience and engagement of digital audiences online. Seek funding and sponsorship opportunities, and prepare funding applications with the support of the senior management team. Plan, monitor and maintain budgets, obtain estimates and process invoices. Collections Management Provide leadership to ensure the Wilson collections are cared for, developed, researched and used to maximise public benefit and long term conservation for future generations. Be responsible for the overall management and care of collections, including developing and implementing policies and strategies related to research, acquisitions and disposal, storage and documentation, digitisation and access. Work closely with the Public Programmes team and support the support curatorial team to identify themes, issues, subjects and stories for interpretation and displays. Lead the development and timely review of all relevant collections policies including Collections Development Policy, Collections Management and Research policies. Oversee collections acquisitions and disposals aligned with the Trust's ambition to maintain nationally important collections within storage and other constraints. Lead on planning for conservation of collections and ensure that collections are well cared for through preventative care, improved storage, ongoing conservation work, environmental monitoring and emergency planning. Manage the Trust-wide programme of retrospective and ongoing documentation, delivering strategic impact that creates better access to collections. Ensure that The Wilson retains museum accreditation and that collections are developed, managed and documented to appropriate SPECTRUM standards. People Lead, motivate and support a small, talented and knowledgeable curatorial team to deliver an engaging, visitor-focused and popular programme. Curator: Social History Curator: Visual Art Curator: Collections Collections Officer Volunteer Associates Continually develop the team to reach their full potential through the annual appraisal process, professional development opportunities, providing regular feedback that recognises success and addresses areas for development. Promote collaborative working internally with the Learning and Engagement Team, and participatory practice with community partners and audiences. Work with supervising staff to support curatorial volunteers, ensuring their full integration into the museum Lead by example to demonstrate and embed the Museum's values within the Team and the wider Trust. Skills, Experience, Competencies and Behaviours A post-graduate degree, a professional qualification related to museums/archives, or equivalent experience. Experience as a curator in a relevant subject area, with an emphasis on visual cultures. Extensive knowledge of the Museum/Gallery sector. Strong people management skills and experience. A strong communicator able to maintain relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partners at all levels through effective and consistent communications via different media. Experience planning, writing and delivering collections policies and strategies. Strong analytical skills. Ability to analyse, prepare and present reports that provide information, articulate the case and propose deliverable costed and timed plans. Strong writing skills, with an ability to produce concise, accessible interpretation material and visitor information which convey compelling narratives. Experience of collections management in museums, galleries or heritage organisations. Understanding of collections care issues including storage . click apply for full job details
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum is a welcoming social and cultural space where everyone can discover, learn and enjoy as visitors, co-producers, artists and makers. It forms part of The Cheltenham Trust, a dynamic charitable organisation that manages 5 culture and leisure venues with the support of Cheltenham Borough Council. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in helping to shape our future direction as a Trust and cultural life in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. We are looking for creative dynamic individual committed to using art and cultural heritage to make people's lives better. The Senior Curator: Exhibitions and Collections will be joining a small team with a big ambition to develop the Wilson into one of the South West's most pioneering and ambitious art gallery and museums. They will have expert knowledge and experience in galleries and museums. They will be familiar with the challenges and opportunities currently facing the sector and will be confident in applying new curatorial approaches to lead The Wilson's diverse collections and programmes. The person appointed will lead a dynamic curatorial team in the delivery of key organisational objectives including exhibition making, collections development, as well as collaboration and liaison with key partners and stakeholders. They will be a natural storyteller with the creative vision to re-imagine the newly refurbished galleries as an arts and heritage space developed with and for our community. The Wilson's Collections are richly diverse from Old Masters to world cultures to a social history collection which tells the story of Cheltenham and the surrounding Cotswolds area from the Bronze Age. A dedicated gallery houses the Arts and Crafts Movement Collection, a Designated Collection of national importance. The Art Collection includes painting and sculpture spanning four centuries, costume and textiles, decorative and applied art. Our galleries house permanent and temporary display programmes and include one dedicated co-curated space led by a Creative Communities panel to present and develop projects with our local communities in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. In addition, the Wilson is home to a major catalyst programme for early career artists including 9 studios and a facilitated fellowship programme, innovative learning and events activities based in our Foyle Learning Studio, an Open Archive and Study space and a café which features our art collections, and which is led by our sustainability values, with furniture, materials, makers and craftspeople being drawn from our local area. The Senior Curator is a critical role within the organisation and will lead our mission of caring for our Collection and making it accessible to diverse audiences through creative and participative programming. The post-holder will drive our temporary exhibition programme working as part of a small strategic team developing an internationally important exhibition programme which priorities contemporary art practice in dialogue with historic art collections. They will work closely with the Head of Culture and Public Programmes Manager to research, plan and manage a programme of new and existing work and exhibitions in the visual arts, applied arts and social history; ensuring effective communication, financial and resource management is in place. The Wilson is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We aim to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual orientation. Key Responsibilities Programme Development Work with the Exhibitions and Public Programmes Manager and Director of Arts & Heritage to develop creative and innovative visitor-focussed exhibitions, commissions and residencies, and with the Curatorial Team, research and develop content liaising with artists, curators, partners and community stakeholders. Lead on the redisplay of new collections galleries and work closely with the Director of Arts and Heritage to secure further funding for a community engaged project to develop content and interpretation. Plan and guide the curatorial teams' delivery of research, content, object lists and interpretation to deliver exhibitions, working together with the Public Engagement team to maximise participation and audience impact. Develop exhibition texts for gallery interpretation and marketing/press materials, and oversee the editing and production of gallery interpretation. Coordinate the Wilson's Arts Advisory Panel and Exhibition Programming Group and to review exhibition proposals both externally and internally. Ensure that interpretation, research and curatorial work embeds equality, diversity and inclusion into practice. Work across the Wilson Team to develop ideas for talks, symposiums and special events orientated around current debates in contemporary visual cultures, and collaborate with the Public Programmes manager on participatory arts, socially engaged projects and artists' residencies and commissions. Participate as a facilitator/speaker or similar in the public programme, and lead gallery tours or facilitate group sessions. Work with the Communications Team in developing new innovative ways to interpret the collections and deepen the experience and engagement of digital audiences online. Seek funding and sponsorship opportunities, and prepare funding applications with the support of the senior management team. Plan, monitor and maintain budgets, obtain estimates and process invoices. Collections Management Provide leadership to ensure the Wilson collections are cared for, developed, researched and used to maximise public benefit and long term conservation for future generations. Be responsible for the overall management and care of collections, including developing and implementing policies and strategies related to research, acquisitions and disposal, storage and documentation, digitisation and access. Work closely with the Public Programmes team and support the support curatorial team to identify themes, issues, subjects and stories for interpretation and displays. Lead the development and timely review of all relevant collections policies including Collections Development Policy, Collections Management and Research policies. Oversee collections acquisitions and disposals aligned with the Trust's ambition to maintain nationally important collections within storage and other constraints. Lead on planning for conservation of collections and ensure that collections are well cared for through preventative care, improved storage, ongoing conservation work, environmental monitoring and emergency planning. Manage the Trust-wide programme of retrospective and ongoing documentation, delivering strategic impact that creates better access to collections. Ensure that The Wilson retains museum accreditation and that collections are developed, managed and documented to appropriate SPECTRUM standards. People Lead, motivate and support a small, talented and knowledgeable curatorial team to deliver an engaging, visitor-focused and popular programme. Curator: Social History Curator: Visual Art Curator: Collections Collections Officer Volunteer Associates Continually develop the team to reach their full potential through the annual appraisal process, professional development opportunities, providing regular feedback that recognises success and addresses areas for development. Promote collaborative working internally with the Learning and Engagement Team, and participatory practice with community partners and audiences. Work with supervising staff to support curatorial volunteers, ensuring their full integration into the museum Lead by example to demonstrate and embed the Museum's values within the Team and the wider Trust. Skills, Experience, Competencies and Behaviours A post-graduate degree, a professional qualification related to museums/archives, or equivalent experience. Experience as a curator in a relevant subject area, with an emphasis on visual cultures. Extensive knowledge of the Museum/Gallery sector. Strong people management skills and experience. A strong communicator able to maintain relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partners at all levels through effective and consistent communications via different media. Experience planning, writing and delivering collections policies and strategies. Strong analytical skills. Ability to analyse, prepare and present reports that provide information, articulate the case and propose deliverable costed and timed plans. Strong writing skills, with an ability to produce concise, accessible interpretation material and visitor information which convey compelling narratives. Experience of collections management in museums, galleries or heritage organisations. Understanding of collections care issues including storage . click apply for full job details
Health, Safety and Property Facilitator Salary: £21,000 - £26,000 per annum, depending on experience 35 hours per week, permanent Home based Job Ref: 1425 A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health, Safety and Property Facilitator within the Care, Quality and Governance Team.This is an exciting role that will play a key part in the delivery of Cranstoun's Quality and Governance strategy. As Health, Safety and Property Facilitator, you will support the Health, Safety and Property Manager in providing high quality and comprehensive health and safety support to the organisation. You will support safety and compliance communication, advise team members on health and safety policies and processes, promote a culture of best practice, help to deliver health and safety objectives and facilitate compliance with relevant legislation and Cranstoun policies. You will also be a strong role model of the Cranstoun values: ambitious, creative, compassionate, collaborative and respectful. You will have the ability to self-manage and work independently without close supervision. It is essential that you have excellent IT skills, in particular the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point). Experience of working within the health and social care sector would be advantageous. In return for your dedication and enthusiasm, you will be rewarded with excellent terms and conditions, a robust learning and development programme and an employee benefits package. For more information and to download an application pack, please click the apply button. This role is subject to Enhanced DBS check. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs. Closing date: Sunday 28th April 2024. Interview date: TBC.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Health, Safety and Property Facilitator Salary: £21,000 - £26,000 per annum, depending on experience 35 hours per week, permanent Home based Job Ref: 1425 A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health, Safety and Property Facilitator within the Care, Quality and Governance Team.This is an exciting role that will play a key part in the delivery of Cranstoun's Quality and Governance strategy. As Health, Safety and Property Facilitator, you will support the Health, Safety and Property Manager in providing high quality and comprehensive health and safety support to the organisation. You will support safety and compliance communication, advise team members on health and safety policies and processes, promote a culture of best practice, help to deliver health and safety objectives and facilitate compliance with relevant legislation and Cranstoun policies. You will also be a strong role model of the Cranstoun values: ambitious, creative, compassionate, collaborative and respectful. You will have the ability to self-manage and work independently without close supervision. It is essential that you have excellent IT skills, in particular the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point). Experience of working within the health and social care sector would be advantageous. In return for your dedication and enthusiasm, you will be rewarded with excellent terms and conditions, a robust learning and development programme and an employee benefits package. For more information and to download an application pack, please click the apply button. This role is subject to Enhanced DBS check. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs. Closing date: Sunday 28th April 2024. Interview date: TBC.
About Windsor Leadership Windsor Leadership is a charity, founded in 1995, which provides transformational leadership programmes for the most senior leaders across all sectors, including corporate, public, military, education, faith and not-for-profit. We specialise in providing residential experience-led development programmes at Windsor Castle. The programmes focus on facilitated learning in a peer-to-peer environment. We challenge leaders to think differently, explore their own leadership style and consider the wider impact of their leadership. Our residential programmes range from two to five days, followed six months later by a two-day Part Two. Supported by dedicated and experienced volunteers, we have delivered development programmes for nearly 30 years. We challenge leaders to explore and discover their personal leadership styles and think about their responsibility to self, their organisation and society. Purpose of the role We are looking for someone to organise and oversee our programmes and to use the insights gained from our alumni to help Windsor Leadership develop and advocate for values-based leadership. The role will manage our programme and event delivery teams, capture themes, share outcomes, and develop ongoing development opportunities for our programme alumni. This role will help to raise our profile within leadership development by generating reports, writing articles, working with leadership development specialists, and creating podcasts and webinars - this can be done by yourself and/or using our alumni and internal teams. The role will also assess and share the impact that we have on individuals, their organisations and wider society, in support of our charitable purpose, to inspire the leaders of today to transform themselves, their organisations and society for the better. The volunteer base supports us because we influence positive change and are the best at what we do. This role holds the key to relationships with many of our stakeholders and the quality of our programmes. It will also continue to build on our ever-growing community of dedicated alumni, who like to learn themselves, donate time and support our work. OVERVIEW Oversee programme Delivery - manage the programme delivery team, and maintain quality and standards Develop alumni Engagement - develop our post programme events and opportunities and increase alumni engagement and activity Collate and report on our Impact - to individuals, organisations and society Raise our Presence - raise our presence and credibility within leadership development PROGRAMMES Attend some of our residential programmes and events as a Programme Director (including occasional overnight stays in Windsor) to support programme delivery and gain knowledge of the impact and up-to-date leadership trends. Ensure programme and event delivery remain at the highest standard. Work with our Chairs and Facilitators Ensure programmes meet expenditure targets (control spending) Write proposals for Bespoke leadership development programmes. Oversee management of Bespoke clients and development of Bespoke programmes. Manage and support Programme Delivery Team Oversee relations and bookings with our key venue partners. Manage programme budgets, ensuring costs and resources are controlled ALUMNI Support the Alumni Relations Manager by creating, promoting, and hosting alumni-themed events. Ensure programmes and events stay relevant with up-to-date trends and themes. Engage with and understand the needs of our alumni to support their development requirements. Create a go-to library for our alumni of leadership articles, books and sources of development information. Develop alumni engagement. Help grow our community of engaged alumni IMPACT & PRESENCE Increase our Presence - develop our presence within the leadership community, writing and promoting thought leadership based on intel gained within our programmes. Reviewing, absorbing and commenting on leadership development per se. Promoting and publishing articles and white papers. Show we make a difference - record and share our impact by attending events and programmes, using surveys, interviewing participants, recording anecdotes, and capturing evidence of change. Share our impact success through social media, website, PR opportunities and our annual end-of-year report, working in partnership with our marketing department. Develop external partnerships to support the development of our Impact, and Presence. IN GENERAL AND IN ADDITION Support strategic development and ensure everything we do drives our purpose and supports our vision - Exceptional Leaders, Leading for Good. Support the Business Development team, developing leads through alumni interaction. Support our marketing communications Attend SLT and Trustee meetings. Be flexible with support and take on any other task deemed necessary from time to time to ensure the continued success of a charity. Person Specification Key requirements. The job - is based in Windsor and requires about 50/50 office attendance and working from home requires some overnight stays, up to 20 a year. Not at weekends is a full time and other jobs may not be run alongside, especially coaching or consultancy The applicant must - Show an appreciation for or have worked for a not-for-profit organisation Have experience of managing small teams Be able to build and nurture relationships as well as feel confident engaging with senior leaders Be able to facilitate or chair development groups Ideally have hands on and extensive knowledge of leadership development Be able to communicate well and work across departments Be able to analyse data and interpret quantitative research for report writing Contribute to the strategic thinking and planning of the organisation with the SLT Ideally provide evidence of writing and publishing articles on leadership Be willing to write and represent the views of Windsor Leadership, and not just their own The applicant must be able to Work autonomously, as well as collaboratively Be articulate and show outstanding interpersonal skills Present themselves well as an ambassador for Windsor Leadership Write well Have a high regard for detail and accuracy Be hands on - we all support each other across departments Enjoy working with a small team that makes a big difference IT Skills Be IT literate, especially on Word, PowerPoint and Excel Be CRM competent (we use Salesforce) THE OFFICE Our office is based in Windsor and our office hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm, although this role will require some occasional early starts and late finishes on some events. We currently offer a mix of home-based and office-based working. Our face-to-face programmes operate in Windsor Castle and Cumberland Lodge in Windsor. We employ 14 people, have a volunteer base of about 100, and we deliver 20+ open and bespoke programmes a year (including on-line) and several one-day workshops and webinars. SUBMISSION Please add any covering notes or letter supporting your application under : Other information: Covering Message : INTERVIEWS 1st Round with CEO and SLT in person in Windsor 2nd Round with CEO and Trustee in person, venue tbc Ideal start date Position available immediately
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
About Windsor Leadership Windsor Leadership is a charity, founded in 1995, which provides transformational leadership programmes for the most senior leaders across all sectors, including corporate, public, military, education, faith and not-for-profit. We specialise in providing residential experience-led development programmes at Windsor Castle. The programmes focus on facilitated learning in a peer-to-peer environment. We challenge leaders to think differently, explore their own leadership style and consider the wider impact of their leadership. Our residential programmes range from two to five days, followed six months later by a two-day Part Two. Supported by dedicated and experienced volunteers, we have delivered development programmes for nearly 30 years. We challenge leaders to explore and discover their personal leadership styles and think about their responsibility to self, their organisation and society. Purpose of the role We are looking for someone to organise and oversee our programmes and to use the insights gained from our alumni to help Windsor Leadership develop and advocate for values-based leadership. The role will manage our programme and event delivery teams, capture themes, share outcomes, and develop ongoing development opportunities for our programme alumni. This role will help to raise our profile within leadership development by generating reports, writing articles, working with leadership development specialists, and creating podcasts and webinars - this can be done by yourself and/or using our alumni and internal teams. The role will also assess and share the impact that we have on individuals, their organisations and wider society, in support of our charitable purpose, to inspire the leaders of today to transform themselves, their organisations and society for the better. The volunteer base supports us because we influence positive change and are the best at what we do. This role holds the key to relationships with many of our stakeholders and the quality of our programmes. It will also continue to build on our ever-growing community of dedicated alumni, who like to learn themselves, donate time and support our work. OVERVIEW Oversee programme Delivery - manage the programme delivery team, and maintain quality and standards Develop alumni Engagement - develop our post programme events and opportunities and increase alumni engagement and activity Collate and report on our Impact - to individuals, organisations and society Raise our Presence - raise our presence and credibility within leadership development PROGRAMMES Attend some of our residential programmes and events as a Programme Director (including occasional overnight stays in Windsor) to support programme delivery and gain knowledge of the impact and up-to-date leadership trends. Ensure programme and event delivery remain at the highest standard. Work with our Chairs and Facilitators Ensure programmes meet expenditure targets (control spending) Write proposals for Bespoke leadership development programmes. Oversee management of Bespoke clients and development of Bespoke programmes. Manage and support Programme Delivery Team Oversee relations and bookings with our key venue partners. Manage programme budgets, ensuring costs and resources are controlled ALUMNI Support the Alumni Relations Manager by creating, promoting, and hosting alumni-themed events. Ensure programmes and events stay relevant with up-to-date trends and themes. Engage with and understand the needs of our alumni to support their development requirements. Create a go-to library for our alumni of leadership articles, books and sources of development information. Develop alumni engagement. Help grow our community of engaged alumni IMPACT & PRESENCE Increase our Presence - develop our presence within the leadership community, writing and promoting thought leadership based on intel gained within our programmes. Reviewing, absorbing and commenting on leadership development per se. Promoting and publishing articles and white papers. Show we make a difference - record and share our impact by attending events and programmes, using surveys, interviewing participants, recording anecdotes, and capturing evidence of change. Share our impact success through social media, website, PR opportunities and our annual end-of-year report, working in partnership with our marketing department. Develop external partnerships to support the development of our Impact, and Presence. IN GENERAL AND IN ADDITION Support strategic development and ensure everything we do drives our purpose and supports our vision - Exceptional Leaders, Leading for Good. Support the Business Development team, developing leads through alumni interaction. Support our marketing communications Attend SLT and Trustee meetings. Be flexible with support and take on any other task deemed necessary from time to time to ensure the continued success of a charity. Person Specification Key requirements. The job - is based in Windsor and requires about 50/50 office attendance and working from home requires some overnight stays, up to 20 a year. Not at weekends is a full time and other jobs may not be run alongside, especially coaching or consultancy The applicant must - Show an appreciation for or have worked for a not-for-profit organisation Have experience of managing small teams Be able to build and nurture relationships as well as feel confident engaging with senior leaders Be able to facilitate or chair development groups Ideally have hands on and extensive knowledge of leadership development Be able to communicate well and work across departments Be able to analyse data and interpret quantitative research for report writing Contribute to the strategic thinking and planning of the organisation with the SLT Ideally provide evidence of writing and publishing articles on leadership Be willing to write and represent the views of Windsor Leadership, and not just their own The applicant must be able to Work autonomously, as well as collaboratively Be articulate and show outstanding interpersonal skills Present themselves well as an ambassador for Windsor Leadership Write well Have a high regard for detail and accuracy Be hands on - we all support each other across departments Enjoy working with a small team that makes a big difference IT Skills Be IT literate, especially on Word, PowerPoint and Excel Be CRM competent (we use Salesforce) THE OFFICE Our office is based in Windsor and our office hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm, although this role will require some occasional early starts and late finishes on some events. We currently offer a mix of home-based and office-based working. Our face-to-face programmes operate in Windsor Castle and Cumberland Lodge in Windsor. We employ 14 people, have a volunteer base of about 100, and we deliver 20+ open and bespoke programmes a year (including on-line) and several one-day workshops and webinars. SUBMISSION Please add any covering notes or letter supporting your application under : Other information: Covering Message : INTERVIEWS 1st Round with CEO and SLT in person in Windsor 2nd Round with CEO and Trustee in person, venue tbc Ideal start date Position available immediately
Empowering young people; igniting a spark of social conscience. About First Give First Give is a fully-resourced secondary school programme that supports an entire year group of secondary school students to engage in social action for their communities. We work in partnership with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people to take action to tackle social issues. We work with over 150 secondary schools in England and Wales. The First Give programme involves three facilitator-delivered sessions for each school. We are looking for highly experienced facilitators who are confident in running school events with large groups (c.25+) of young secondary school students. We will be onboarding, and therefore welcome applications from: Greater London & the South East of England (inc. Herts/Cambs/Essex/Beds) focused facilitators A Leeds/Bradford focused facilitator (though there may be very occasional travel to some parts of the Midlands required) Closing Date Thursday 6th October, 9am. Assessment Centre dates Leeds/Bradford. Leeds = Tuesday 18th October, 1.30pm - 4pm latest. Greater London & the South East of England (inc. Herts/Cambs/Essex/Beds). West Hampstead, London = Wednesday 19th October, 2pm - 4.30pm latest. NB: If you are unable to make the appropriate assessment centre date, please do not apply as we unfortuntely will not be able to take your application further. Training Days: Paid in person training in NW London: Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd November; exact times TBC. Overnight accommodation on the first night will be provided by First Give for the North of England facilitator. Some pre-training learning will need to be completed in advance of the training. Contracted Start Date: November 2022. Training: Facilitators will observe a few sessions between November and the Christmas break. Salary: For sessions delivered in schools we pay £100 per half day (up to 5 hours inclusive of travel time) increasing hourly after that up to the whole day rate of £200 (up to 10 hours inclusive of travel time). All sessions are paid a minimum of the half day rate. The time invoiced for each First Give event includes time spent travelling to and from the school from the facilitator's home. Location of events and travel: Due to the locations of the schools we work with, significant travel may be required to schools for First Give events. Candidates must be able to travel to and from First Give schools. The most appropriate form of transport (public transport or their own car) will depend on the location of the school. For facilitators not based in Greater London & the South East of England, a car is essential. All travel expenses are covered and are paid for using a pre-paid contactless card. Occasional overnight stays may be required for First Give events and are paid for by First Give. You can see which schools/areas we work in on the 'Contact Us' page on our website. Contract: Term time only, part-time, self-employed throughout the academic year (November 2022 - end of July 2023) with the possibility of extension for the 2023/24 academic year. Working Hours: Event start times vary and will include early starts (e.g. 8am assemblies) and late finishes (e.g. 6pm Finals). Key Responsibilities The First Give programme runs within schools and our facilitators are key to the success of the programme, delivering three inspiring sessions in each school. They are essentially the 'face of First Give'. The purpose and role of a facilitator for each of these in-school sessions is outlined below. Assembly (presentation skills) To ensure a positive start to the First Give programme in the school by delivering an informative, engaging and motivating assembly to the year group which enthuses and inspires students who are about to start their First Give journey. Presentation Skills Workshop (facilitation skills) To deliver a two-hour presentation skills workshop which equips students with the skills and confidence that they need to present at the First Give Final. This workshop includes activities to develop the students' presentation skills and confidence. The facilitator then works alongside the students, giving feedback and promoting discussion amongst the groups on how they could create an even greater impact. The group size can range from 30-60 students, in 2 - 10 groups. First Give Final (public speaking and facilitation skills) To co-ordinate and host the First Give Final which is a celebration of the social action undertaken by the whole year group. It is at this event that the judges decide which class wins the £1,000 grant for their chosen charity. Ensure that this event is a success from the perspective of students, teachers, judges and all other guests. Finals are usually large-scale events with up to 200 people in the audience. For the delivery of each session to be complete, facilitators must provide immediate and detailed feedback to Programme Managers after each in school via the Salesforce CRM system. All facilitators will have a Twitter account for posting about the events they facilitate. Person Specification Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change; A passion for what First Give does and engaging young people in the social issues affecting their communities Experience of working with large groups (c. 25+) of secondary age young people in a secondary school setting Very confident leader of workshops and events Strong behavioural management skills Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations Experience of confident and engaging public speaking and presenting Ability to positively engage a wide range of stakeholders including young people, teachers, school senior leaders and guests Excellent communication and organisational skills Able to work flexibly including early starts and late finishes An understanding of safeguarding Timeline and process Job close: 9am Thursday 6th October Applicants contacted: Friday 7th October Assessment centre days - in person: Tuesday 18th October (Leeds) 1.30pm - 4pm latest & Wednesday 19th October (London) 2pm - 4.30pm latest. Following the assessment centre, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 20-30 minute phone interview - online: Thursday 20th - Friday 21st October (there is flexibility on these days as to when interviews are) Role offers: W/C 24th October Training: Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd November; exact times TBC. To Apply: sumbit the linked MS Form by 9am Thursday 6th October. Should you have any questions about this role, please contact us through our website. NB: If you are unable to make the appropriate assessment centre date, please do not apply as we unfortuntely will not be able to take your application further.
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Empowering young people; igniting a spark of social conscience. About First Give First Give is a fully-resourced secondary school programme that supports an entire year group of secondary school students to engage in social action for their communities. We work in partnership with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people to take action to tackle social issues. We work with over 150 secondary schools in England and Wales. The First Give programme involves three facilitator-delivered sessions for each school. We are looking for highly experienced facilitators who are confident in running school events with large groups (c.25+) of young secondary school students. We will be onboarding, and therefore welcome applications from: Greater London & the South East of England (inc. Herts/Cambs/Essex/Beds) focused facilitators A Leeds/Bradford focused facilitator (though there may be very occasional travel to some parts of the Midlands required) Closing Date Thursday 6th October, 9am. Assessment Centre dates Leeds/Bradford. Leeds = Tuesday 18th October, 1.30pm - 4pm latest. Greater London & the South East of England (inc. Herts/Cambs/Essex/Beds). West Hampstead, London = Wednesday 19th October, 2pm - 4.30pm latest. NB: If you are unable to make the appropriate assessment centre date, please do not apply as we unfortuntely will not be able to take your application further. Training Days: Paid in person training in NW London: Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd November; exact times TBC. Overnight accommodation on the first night will be provided by First Give for the North of England facilitator. Some pre-training learning will need to be completed in advance of the training. Contracted Start Date: November 2022. Training: Facilitators will observe a few sessions between November and the Christmas break. Salary: For sessions delivered in schools we pay £100 per half day (up to 5 hours inclusive of travel time) increasing hourly after that up to the whole day rate of £200 (up to 10 hours inclusive of travel time). All sessions are paid a minimum of the half day rate. The time invoiced for each First Give event includes time spent travelling to and from the school from the facilitator's home. Location of events and travel: Due to the locations of the schools we work with, significant travel may be required to schools for First Give events. Candidates must be able to travel to and from First Give schools. The most appropriate form of transport (public transport or their own car) will depend on the location of the school. For facilitators not based in Greater London & the South East of England, a car is essential. All travel expenses are covered and are paid for using a pre-paid contactless card. Occasional overnight stays may be required for First Give events and are paid for by First Give. You can see which schools/areas we work in on the 'Contact Us' page on our website. Contract: Term time only, part-time, self-employed throughout the academic year (November 2022 - end of July 2023) with the possibility of extension for the 2023/24 academic year. Working Hours: Event start times vary and will include early starts (e.g. 8am assemblies) and late finishes (e.g. 6pm Finals). Key Responsibilities The First Give programme runs within schools and our facilitators are key to the success of the programme, delivering three inspiring sessions in each school. They are essentially the 'face of First Give'. The purpose and role of a facilitator for each of these in-school sessions is outlined below. Assembly (presentation skills) To ensure a positive start to the First Give programme in the school by delivering an informative, engaging and motivating assembly to the year group which enthuses and inspires students who are about to start their First Give journey. Presentation Skills Workshop (facilitation skills) To deliver a two-hour presentation skills workshop which equips students with the skills and confidence that they need to present at the First Give Final. This workshop includes activities to develop the students' presentation skills and confidence. The facilitator then works alongside the students, giving feedback and promoting discussion amongst the groups on how they could create an even greater impact. The group size can range from 30-60 students, in 2 - 10 groups. First Give Final (public speaking and facilitation skills) To co-ordinate and host the First Give Final which is a celebration of the social action undertaken by the whole year group. It is at this event that the judges decide which class wins the £1,000 grant for their chosen charity. Ensure that this event is a success from the perspective of students, teachers, judges and all other guests. Finals are usually large-scale events with up to 200 people in the audience. For the delivery of each session to be complete, facilitators must provide immediate and detailed feedback to Programme Managers after each in school via the Salesforce CRM system. All facilitators will have a Twitter account for posting about the events they facilitate. Person Specification Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change; A passion for what First Give does and engaging young people in the social issues affecting their communities Experience of working with large groups (c. 25+) of secondary age young people in a secondary school setting Very confident leader of workshops and events Strong behavioural management skills Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations Experience of confident and engaging public speaking and presenting Ability to positively engage a wide range of stakeholders including young people, teachers, school senior leaders and guests Excellent communication and organisational skills Able to work flexibly including early starts and late finishes An understanding of safeguarding Timeline and process Job close: 9am Thursday 6th October Applicants contacted: Friday 7th October Assessment centre days - in person: Tuesday 18th October (Leeds) 1.30pm - 4pm latest & Wednesday 19th October (London) 2pm - 4.30pm latest. Following the assessment centre, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 20-30 minute phone interview - online: Thursday 20th - Friday 21st October (there is flexibility on these days as to when interviews are) Role offers: W/C 24th October Training: Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd November; exact times TBC. To Apply: sumbit the linked MS Form by 9am Thursday 6th October. Should you have any questions about this role, please contact us through our website. NB: If you are unable to make the appropriate assessment centre date, please do not apply as we unfortuntely will not be able to take your application further.
Location: Remote (initially working mainly from home) Salary: £24,855/annum (£14,913 pro rata) Hours: 21 hours per week Fixed term contract for 1 year This role is funded by the WCVA Job Purpose To expand the diversity training provisions Pride Cymru currently offers local community groups to include small businesses and organisations with a view to supporting a network of better education, awareness and understanding of issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community. This role will be aimed at creating and supporting a network of volunteer trainers across Wales delivering diversity training, allyship training and more. To also work with the Pride Cymru volunteer manager to develop a volunteer training programme to upskill and support the growth of the volunteer network for prides. The successful candidate will need to be well organised, excellent at communication, understand what is needed to develop a successful training programme and have experience of dealing with businesses and organisations/groups. Ideally the Training Coordinator should have experience in a similar role, or as an HR practitioner, facilitator, or a similar role. The applicant needs to be familiar with the equipment and instructional material requirements of this role. Experience in creating training plans and programmes is preferred. Responsibilities Undertaking research around existing training provisions in Wales to identify knowledge gaps and training needs Develop and maintain a database of volunteer trainers and their skills Create relevant training programmes and resources with the trainers Providing vital information about training sessions and identifying potential recipients of training plans Develop and maintain a database of potential recipients Promote the provision of the training sessions through social and other media activities in liaison with the Pride Cymru socials team Ordering training supplies and materials to enhance the instruction programme Design, develop and manage all aspects of the training programme ensuring the provision of the most appropriate training methods and activities Ensure training activities are conducted in an organised and timely manner in appropriate venues taking account of accessibility needs Support Pride Cymru volunteer manager to develop a volunteer training programme Liaise with volunteers and third parties to devise and deliver project materials and activities Represent Pride Cymru at events, conferences and meetings Maintain records across the activities, enabling us to evaluate and accurately document the impact and progress of the training programme Report monthly to the Charity Manager and Trustees and participate in supervision and other meetings as required Deliver the project on time and to budget, keeping track of expenditure and reporting any potential variances. Training Coordinator Requirements Human resources or a related field Proficient using MS Office or Microsoft Suite and familiar with common training methods Excellent communication skills Well organised Well-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team Please apply by submitting a detailed CV and covering letter that outlines your relevant experience and how you match the criteria in the person specification. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community and encourage them from underserved and under-represented groups. The closing date for applications is midnight at the end of 25.09.2022 Application Instructions Please apply by submitting a detailed CV and covering letter that outlines your relevant experience and how you match the criteria in the person specification
Sep 16, 2022
Full time
Location: Remote (initially working mainly from home) Salary: £24,855/annum (£14,913 pro rata) Hours: 21 hours per week Fixed term contract for 1 year This role is funded by the WCVA Job Purpose To expand the diversity training provisions Pride Cymru currently offers local community groups to include small businesses and organisations with a view to supporting a network of better education, awareness and understanding of issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community. This role will be aimed at creating and supporting a network of volunteer trainers across Wales delivering diversity training, allyship training and more. To also work with the Pride Cymru volunteer manager to develop a volunteer training programme to upskill and support the growth of the volunteer network for prides. The successful candidate will need to be well organised, excellent at communication, understand what is needed to develop a successful training programme and have experience of dealing with businesses and organisations/groups. Ideally the Training Coordinator should have experience in a similar role, or as an HR practitioner, facilitator, or a similar role. The applicant needs to be familiar with the equipment and instructional material requirements of this role. Experience in creating training plans and programmes is preferred. Responsibilities Undertaking research around existing training provisions in Wales to identify knowledge gaps and training needs Develop and maintain a database of volunteer trainers and their skills Create relevant training programmes and resources with the trainers Providing vital information about training sessions and identifying potential recipients of training plans Develop and maintain a database of potential recipients Promote the provision of the training sessions through social and other media activities in liaison with the Pride Cymru socials team Ordering training supplies and materials to enhance the instruction programme Design, develop and manage all aspects of the training programme ensuring the provision of the most appropriate training methods and activities Ensure training activities are conducted in an organised and timely manner in appropriate venues taking account of accessibility needs Support Pride Cymru volunteer manager to develop a volunteer training programme Liaise with volunteers and third parties to devise and deliver project materials and activities Represent Pride Cymru at events, conferences and meetings Maintain records across the activities, enabling us to evaluate and accurately document the impact and progress of the training programme Report monthly to the Charity Manager and Trustees and participate in supervision and other meetings as required Deliver the project on time and to budget, keeping track of expenditure and reporting any potential variances. Training Coordinator Requirements Human resources or a related field Proficient using MS Office or Microsoft Suite and familiar with common training methods Excellent communication skills Well organised Well-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team Please apply by submitting a detailed CV and covering letter that outlines your relevant experience and how you match the criteria in the person specification. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community and encourage them from underserved and under-represented groups. The closing date for applications is midnight at the end of 25.09.2022 Application Instructions Please apply by submitting a detailed CV and covering letter that outlines your relevant experience and how you match the criteria in the person specification
MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow Salary: 45k - 65k DOE Our benefits: *Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities. As the team(s) Scrum Master you will play a pivotal role in enabling team(s) new to Agile to shift to an Agile way of working! This is an entrepreneurial role that will be focused on team-level value, embedding agile ways of working at the team level and collaborating with the larger scaled Agile programme. You will be expected to embed Agile practices, optimise team performance, be the servant leader and mentor the team day-to-day in a complex programme landscape. Adapting Agile ways of working to a traditional organisation taking its first tentative steps in agility. Therefore, the role demands balancing pragmatic application of Agile practices (today) while continually challenging the team, Product Owner and organisation to improve ways of working while working with an emerging network of Agile coaches to improve the organisation (tomorrow). What we're looking for A passionate and energetic scrum master to guide and to help grow 1 or 2 small teams who are new to Agile and Scrum. A role model that enacts Agile behaviours and the ability to mentor others on the Agile mind-set, behaviours, frameworks and practices A strong mentor, someone experienced and confident with coaching at both the team and the leadership level. Someone with experience of leading a scrum team within a recognised or home grown Agile scaling framework would be advantageous An excellent facilitator, someone who can build psychological safety within their teams, and help protect and shield their teams from outside distractions What's in it for you? Helping shape our future Agile transformation Continuous development and support to help you grow into an awesome Scrum Master and Agile coach Be part of a growing Agile community of practice within MBDA Coaching and mentoring to get the best out of your career. Join a great team! Our Agile community of practice is a thriving and ever growing community of experienced and aspiring scrum masters and Agile coaches all with a single aim and vision to enable us to deliver products and delight our customers. Why us? MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK). Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.
Feb 24, 2022
Full time
MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow Salary: 45k - 65k DOE Our benefits: *Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities. As the team(s) Scrum Master you will play a pivotal role in enabling team(s) new to Agile to shift to an Agile way of working! This is an entrepreneurial role that will be focused on team-level value, embedding agile ways of working at the team level and collaborating with the larger scaled Agile programme. You will be expected to embed Agile practices, optimise team performance, be the servant leader and mentor the team day-to-day in a complex programme landscape. Adapting Agile ways of working to a traditional organisation taking its first tentative steps in agility. Therefore, the role demands balancing pragmatic application of Agile practices (today) while continually challenging the team, Product Owner and organisation to improve ways of working while working with an emerging network of Agile coaches to improve the organisation (tomorrow). What we're looking for A passionate and energetic scrum master to guide and to help grow 1 or 2 small teams who are new to Agile and Scrum. A role model that enacts Agile behaviours and the ability to mentor others on the Agile mind-set, behaviours, frameworks and practices A strong mentor, someone experienced and confident with coaching at both the team and the leadership level. Someone with experience of leading a scrum team within a recognised or home grown Agile scaling framework would be advantageous An excellent facilitator, someone who can build psychological safety within their teams, and help protect and shield their teams from outside distractions What's in it for you? Helping shape our future Agile transformation Continuous development and support to help you grow into an awesome Scrum Master and Agile coach Be part of a growing Agile community of practice within MBDA Coaching and mentoring to get the best out of your career. Join a great team! Our Agile community of practice is a thriving and ever growing community of experienced and aspiring scrum masters and Agile coaches all with a single aim and vision to enable us to deliver products and delight our customers. Why us? MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK). Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.
Workforce Redesign Relationship Manager, up to £64000 pa + benefits, working from home, 12 month FTC with NHS Your new organisation Proud to be the exclusive Recruiter for this exciting opportunity within the NHS focused on integrated care services (ICS) across a number of organisations in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Your new role You can work from home - just need to be travel to Bristol on occasion. You will work as a senior Manager to engage, co-create and support partnerships across to work collaboratively to identify and drive new workforce models within key service transformation programmes, and to co-ordinate the work of the Workforce Redesign team The post holder will work alongside senior clinicians and mangers across the whole system-transformation landscape to provide strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and relationship management to our redesign journey - co-ordinating the work of the Workforce Redesign team, ensuring the right resources are in the right places to maximise our return for excellent person centred care for the future. The post holder will be key to driving a collaborative culture across our system and coach and facilitate teams to develop new ways of working; whilst leading, co-ordinating and line managing to a team of Redesign Facilitators to ensure priorities are aligned and resources are effectively managed to enable successful delivery. What you'll need to succeed Experience of project management, modernisation or remodelling of services and workforce. You will need experience in workforce planning coupled with strong project/programme management and/or strong OD/L&D background. You will ideally have experience gained from a large scale organisation, preferably NHS, healthcare or care sector. You will also need team management skills and able to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders. Willng to travel to Bristol on occasion. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available plus full range of benefits!Why work for the NHS Whichever role you join, you become part of a talented, passionate team of people, committed to providing the best care and treatment to patients. You will also enjoy one of the most competitive and flexible benefits packages offered by any employer in the UK. The NHS actively recruit people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience to maintain diversity and cultural complementation to match the needs of the community it serves. This helps us understand the different needs of our patients and provide the best possible service. Benefits of working in the NHS. You are guaranteed a salary that matches their ability and responsibilities, and given every opportunity to increase it through training and development.You also receive at least 27 days' holiday each year, plus a range of other benefits including occupational health and counselling services. Pay and conditions The pay system offers real benefits including: * Standard working week of 37.5 hours * Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus eight general and public holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service * Pay enhancements to reward out of hours, shift and overtime working * Career and salary progression based on the application of knowledge and skills * Annual personal development review to support your career aspirations * Other benefits of working in the NHS include training, occupational health services, automatic membership of the NHS Pension Scheme (unless you choose to opt out) and study leave for sponsored courses. NHS pension schemes The NHS Pension Scheme is still one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. Every new employee automatically becomes a member and you get an excellent package of pension benefits. NHS employment policies Employment policies include: * Ensures fair rates of pay for all staff across the whole healthcare system * Provide training and personal development opportunities that will enable people to reach their full potential * Provide good working conditions, holiday entitlement, and other benefits * Maintain an excellent pension scheme Working for the NHS is a great opportunity with varied roles look for more information to assist you. * What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
Workforce Redesign Relationship Manager, up to £64000 pa + benefits, working from home, 12 month FTC with NHS Your new organisation Proud to be the exclusive Recruiter for this exciting opportunity within the NHS focused on integrated care services (ICS) across a number of organisations in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Your new role You can work from home - just need to be travel to Bristol on occasion. You will work as a senior Manager to engage, co-create and support partnerships across to work collaboratively to identify and drive new workforce models within key service transformation programmes, and to co-ordinate the work of the Workforce Redesign team The post holder will work alongside senior clinicians and mangers across the whole system-transformation landscape to provide strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and relationship management to our redesign journey - co-ordinating the work of the Workforce Redesign team, ensuring the right resources are in the right places to maximise our return for excellent person centred care for the future. The post holder will be key to driving a collaborative culture across our system and coach and facilitate teams to develop new ways of working; whilst leading, co-ordinating and line managing to a team of Redesign Facilitators to ensure priorities are aligned and resources are effectively managed to enable successful delivery. What you'll need to succeed Experience of project management, modernisation or remodelling of services and workforce. You will need experience in workforce planning coupled with strong project/programme management and/or strong OD/L&D background. You will ideally have experience gained from a large scale organisation, preferably NHS, healthcare or care sector. You will also need team management skills and able to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders. Willng to travel to Bristol on occasion. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available plus full range of benefits!Why work for the NHS Whichever role you join, you become part of a talented, passionate team of people, committed to providing the best care and treatment to patients. You will also enjoy one of the most competitive and flexible benefits packages offered by any employer in the UK. The NHS actively recruit people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience to maintain diversity and cultural complementation to match the needs of the community it serves. This helps us understand the different needs of our patients and provide the best possible service. Benefits of working in the NHS. You are guaranteed a salary that matches their ability and responsibilities, and given every opportunity to increase it through training and development.You also receive at least 27 days' holiday each year, plus a range of other benefits including occupational health and counselling services. Pay and conditions The pay system offers real benefits including: * Standard working week of 37.5 hours * Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus eight general and public holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service * Pay enhancements to reward out of hours, shift and overtime working * Career and salary progression based on the application of knowledge and skills * Annual personal development review to support your career aspirations * Other benefits of working in the NHS include training, occupational health services, automatic membership of the NHS Pension Scheme (unless you choose to opt out) and study leave for sponsored courses. NHS pension schemes The NHS Pension Scheme is still one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. Every new employee automatically becomes a member and you get an excellent package of pension benefits. NHS employment policies Employment policies include: * Ensures fair rates of pay for all staff across the whole healthcare system * Provide training and personal development opportunities that will enable people to reach their full potential * Provide good working conditions, holiday entitlement, and other benefits * Maintain an excellent pension scheme Working for the NHS is a great opportunity with varied roles look for more information to assist you. * What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Circa £42,000 dependent on skills & experience Fixed Term Contract - 12 months Full time, 37 hours per week Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your base location can be in either Huntingdon, Peterborough, or Lincoln. Realise your potential! We are recruiting a Business Analyst to join our Wholesale Services on a 12 month temporary basis! You'll lead on the development of customer journeys and associated business processes and identification of business requirements for system changes for the Service Improvement Programme. Ensuring processes are designed to meet the needs of the customer and the business, you'll use learning from the current state review to make sure issues are resolved and opportunities realised. Identifying the changes that are required, you'll work with the Change Manager to develop and deliver supporting change activities to facilitate the changes to be adopted by the business. This role is a key facilitator within the programme. Assisting the Business Architect to bridge the gap between the customers, users, stakeholders and the IT delivery team, translating what customers and the business are asking for into processes and requirements. As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: Full private healthcare with no excess 26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion A flexible working culture Competitive pension scheme - we double-match your contributions up to 6% Life Assurance at eight times your salary Personal Accident cover - up to 5x your salary Bonus Scheme Lots of great discounts Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell An excellent Family Leave package - to help you support your family What does it take to be a Business Analyst? Experience of cross process working and IT project environments Ability to work on own initiative Customer Experience Business process design and mapping experience SAP Business analysis Well organised with excellent attention to detail Ability to persevere with tasks until they are accomplished, irrespective of obstacles Able to work with a diverse range of people at different levels across the business and partners Opportunities are open to all suitably qualified candidates. Why Anglian Water? Anglian Water are an award-winning organisation with almost 5,000 employees and over 6 million customers. We're proud to have been voted as the best place to work in the UK and to be winners of the prestigious Utility of the Year award. We are passionate and committed to the learning and development of our people making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. Closing date: 16 th November 2021 Interview dates: W/C 23 rd & 29 th November 2021 #loveeverydrop
Nov 10, 2021
Contractor
Circa £42,000 dependent on skills & experience Fixed Term Contract - 12 months Full time, 37 hours per week Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your base location can be in either Huntingdon, Peterborough, or Lincoln. Realise your potential! We are recruiting a Business Analyst to join our Wholesale Services on a 12 month temporary basis! You'll lead on the development of customer journeys and associated business processes and identification of business requirements for system changes for the Service Improvement Programme. Ensuring processes are designed to meet the needs of the customer and the business, you'll use learning from the current state review to make sure issues are resolved and opportunities realised. Identifying the changes that are required, you'll work with the Change Manager to develop and deliver supporting change activities to facilitate the changes to be adopted by the business. This role is a key facilitator within the programme. Assisting the Business Architect to bridge the gap between the customers, users, stakeholders and the IT delivery team, translating what customers and the business are asking for into processes and requirements. As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: Full private healthcare with no excess 26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion A flexible working culture Competitive pension scheme - we double-match your contributions up to 6% Life Assurance at eight times your salary Personal Accident cover - up to 5x your salary Bonus Scheme Lots of great discounts Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell An excellent Family Leave package - to help you support your family What does it take to be a Business Analyst? Experience of cross process working and IT project environments Ability to work on own initiative Customer Experience Business process design and mapping experience SAP Business analysis Well organised with excellent attention to detail Ability to persevere with tasks until they are accomplished, irrespective of obstacles Able to work with a diverse range of people at different levels across the business and partners Opportunities are open to all suitably qualified candidates. Why Anglian Water? Anglian Water are an award-winning organisation with almost 5,000 employees and over 6 million customers. We're proud to have been voted as the best place to work in the UK and to be winners of the prestigious Utility of the Year award. We are passionate and committed to the learning and development of our people making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. Closing date: 16 th November 2021 Interview dates: W/C 23 rd & 29 th November 2021 #loveeverydrop
Aerospace Technology Institute
Bedford, Bedfordshire
We are looking for a highly capable Technologist to join our Aerospace Technology team. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that is leading the strategic direction of the UK aerospace sector. This role will enable the successful candidate to build an in-depth knowledge of how the industry operates, enhancing their future prospects and delivering real impact for the UK industry. As a Technologist within our team, you will be responsible for building our technical capabilities, external networks and delivering some of our mission-critical workshops. You will work with industry, research centres and academia and you will have a hands-on role encouraging the creation of consortia that with joint external funding will deliver the research and technology programmes of the Technology Strategy for UK plc. You will develop road maps which form the critical content of the technology strategy ensuring that technology developments are linked to products, manufacturing and market opportunities. Through your analytical work insight into some of our strategic technology areas, you will play a key role in developing technical capabilities that impact the technology strategy and influence our stakeholders, who include tier one OEMs and their supply chains, SME technology providers, research specialists and academia. You will also play a role in the broader community of championing aerospace manufacturing, acting as an agent of transformation as we facilitate innovative ways of delivering to research and technology. The Candidate You will be a self-starter with great energy, a drive to deliver and a real passion for your job. You may have demonstrated capability in one or more of the following technologies and a broad view and insight into the research and technology developments that are likely to drive the future technical evolution with regard to aircraft: Aerostructure design Structural testing Material development and usage (composites or metallic) Manufacturing, assembly and inspection Industry 4.0 You will be an engineering, physical sciences or mathematics graduate, currently or recently engaged in a technical capacity within the aerospace sector. This is a role that will enable you to engage directly with a range of stakeholders and to use your communication skills and technical knowledge to influence behaviour and engender enthusiasm within your stakeholder group. The Institute is a small organisation, so you can be assured that you will be heard and that your contribution will make a difference. You will be known amongst peers and colleagues as a facilitator, as an individual who engages teams and brings people together. You can balance your creative enthusiasm for the technical areas with reaching a conclusion about areas to pursue. We offer a competitive reward package that will be commensurate with the capabilities of the successful candidate. Assignment Process and Timeline Short-listed applicants will go through a two-stage interview process with the ATI. This role is available immediately. Contact details For more information on this assignment, please contact
Mar 17, 2021
Full time
We are looking for a highly capable Technologist to join our Aerospace Technology team. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that is leading the strategic direction of the UK aerospace sector. This role will enable the successful candidate to build an in-depth knowledge of how the industry operates, enhancing their future prospects and delivering real impact for the UK industry. As a Technologist within our team, you will be responsible for building our technical capabilities, external networks and delivering some of our mission-critical workshops. You will work with industry, research centres and academia and you will have a hands-on role encouraging the creation of consortia that with joint external funding will deliver the research and technology programmes of the Technology Strategy for UK plc. You will develop road maps which form the critical content of the technology strategy ensuring that technology developments are linked to products, manufacturing and market opportunities. Through your analytical work insight into some of our strategic technology areas, you will play a key role in developing technical capabilities that impact the technology strategy and influence our stakeholders, who include tier one OEMs and their supply chains, SME technology providers, research specialists and academia. You will also play a role in the broader community of championing aerospace manufacturing, acting as an agent of transformation as we facilitate innovative ways of delivering to research and technology. The Candidate You will be a self-starter with great energy, a drive to deliver and a real passion for your job. You may have demonstrated capability in one or more of the following technologies and a broad view and insight into the research and technology developments that are likely to drive the future technical evolution with regard to aircraft: Aerostructure design Structural testing Material development and usage (composites or metallic) Manufacturing, assembly and inspection Industry 4.0 You will be an engineering, physical sciences or mathematics graduate, currently or recently engaged in a technical capacity within the aerospace sector. This is a role that will enable you to engage directly with a range of stakeholders and to use your communication skills and technical knowledge to influence behaviour and engender enthusiasm within your stakeholder group. The Institute is a small organisation, so you can be assured that you will be heard and that your contribution will make a difference. You will be known amongst peers and colleagues as a facilitator, as an individual who engages teams and brings people together. You can balance your creative enthusiasm for the technical areas with reaching a conclusion about areas to pursue. We offer a competitive reward package that will be commensurate with the capabilities of the successful candidate. Assignment Process and Timeline Short-listed applicants will go through a two-stage interview process with the ATI. This role is available immediately. Contact details For more information on this assignment, please contact
Aerospace Technology Institute
Bedford, Bedfordshire
We are looking for a highly capable Technologist to join our Aerospace Technology team. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that is leading the strategic direction of the UK aerospace sector. This role will enable the successful candidate to build an in-depth knowledge of how the industry operates, enhancing their future prospects and delivering real impact for the UK industry. As a Technologist within our team, you will be responsible for building our technical capabilities, external networks and delivering some of our mission-critical workshops. You will work with industry, research centres and academia and you will have a hands-on role encouraging the creation of consortia that with joint external funding will deliver the research and technology programmes of the Technology Strategy for UK plc. You will develop road maps which form the critical content of the technology strategy ensuring that technology developments are linked to products, manufacturing and market opportunities. Through your analytical work insight into some of our strategic technology areas, you will play a key role in developing technical capabilities that impact the technology strategy and influence our stakeholders, who include tier one OEMs and their supply chains, SME technology providers, research specialists and academia. You will also play a role in the broader community of championing aerospace manufacturing, acting as an agent of transformation as we facilitate innovative ways of delivering to research and technology. The Candidate You will be a self-starter with great energy, a drive to deliver and a real passion for your job. You may have demonstrated capability in one or more of the following technologies and a broad view and insight into the research and technology developments that are likely to drive the future technical evolution with regard to aircraft: Modelling/simulation of complex systems Complex electronic and mechanical systems, digital wireless and wired communications Safety critical control systems and software System integration and component testing, with advanced diagnostics Vehicle/Sub-system Health and Usage Monitoring Familiarity with technology road mapping techniques and associated tools is desirable. You will be an engineering, physical sciences or mathematics graduate, currently or recently engaged in a technical capacity within the aerospace sector. You will demonstrate the following personal qualities: Capable of organising and facilitating a group of peers Self-starter Energy and drive to deliver Comfortable with a high level of ambiguity Capable of influencing other people at all levels Uses personal networks to support delivery Clear and concise verbal and written communication abilities Commitment to continuing professional development This is a role that will enable you to engage directly with a range of stakeholders and to use your communication skills and technical knowledge to influence behaviour and engender enthusiasm within your stakeholder group. The Institute is a small organisation, so you can be assured that you will be heard and that your contribution will make a difference. You will be known amongst peers and colleagues as a facilitator, as an individual who engages teams and brings people together. You can balance your creative enthusiasm for the technical areas with reaching a conclusion about areas to pursue. We offer a competitive reward package that will be commensurate with the capabilities of the successful candidate. Assignment Process and Timeline Short-listed applicants will go through a two-stage interview process with the ATI. This role is available immediately. Contact details For more information on this assignment, please contact .
Mar 17, 2021
Full time
We are looking for a highly capable Technologist to join our Aerospace Technology team. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that is leading the strategic direction of the UK aerospace sector. This role will enable the successful candidate to build an in-depth knowledge of how the industry operates, enhancing their future prospects and delivering real impact for the UK industry. As a Technologist within our team, you will be responsible for building our technical capabilities, external networks and delivering some of our mission-critical workshops. You will work with industry, research centres and academia and you will have a hands-on role encouraging the creation of consortia that with joint external funding will deliver the research and technology programmes of the Technology Strategy for UK plc. You will develop road maps which form the critical content of the technology strategy ensuring that technology developments are linked to products, manufacturing and market opportunities. Through your analytical work insight into some of our strategic technology areas, you will play a key role in developing technical capabilities that impact the technology strategy and influence our stakeholders, who include tier one OEMs and their supply chains, SME technology providers, research specialists and academia. You will also play a role in the broader community of championing aerospace manufacturing, acting as an agent of transformation as we facilitate innovative ways of delivering to research and technology. The Candidate You will be a self-starter with great energy, a drive to deliver and a real passion for your job. You may have demonstrated capability in one or more of the following technologies and a broad view and insight into the research and technology developments that are likely to drive the future technical evolution with regard to aircraft: Modelling/simulation of complex systems Complex electronic and mechanical systems, digital wireless and wired communications Safety critical control systems and software System integration and component testing, with advanced diagnostics Vehicle/Sub-system Health and Usage Monitoring Familiarity with technology road mapping techniques and associated tools is desirable. You will be an engineering, physical sciences or mathematics graduate, currently or recently engaged in a technical capacity within the aerospace sector. You will demonstrate the following personal qualities: Capable of organising and facilitating a group of peers Self-starter Energy and drive to deliver Comfortable with a high level of ambiguity Capable of influencing other people at all levels Uses personal networks to support delivery Clear and concise verbal and written communication abilities Commitment to continuing professional development This is a role that will enable you to engage directly with a range of stakeholders and to use your communication skills and technical knowledge to influence behaviour and engender enthusiasm within your stakeholder group. The Institute is a small organisation, so you can be assured that you will be heard and that your contribution will make a difference. You will be known amongst peers and colleagues as a facilitator, as an individual who engages teams and brings people together. You can balance your creative enthusiasm for the technical areas with reaching a conclusion about areas to pursue. We offer a competitive reward package that will be commensurate with the capabilities of the successful candidate. Assignment Process and Timeline Short-listed applicants will go through a two-stage interview process with the ATI. This role is available immediately. Contact details For more information on this assignment, please contact .
Agile Scrum Master - Telco/Network and IT infrastructure experience desirable London 3 months initially In scope of IR35 You will play a pivotal role in enabling the business to shift to an agile organisation through enabling and optimising teams on the ground in agile practices. This is a transformational role that will be highly focused on value delivery, agile ways of working being an important means to that end. You will be expected to embed practices, optimise performance and be the day to day agile team coach and servant leader. You will have the following skills: Coaching: Demonstrable coaching experience in driving uplifts in team performance Delivery management: track record of applying delivery skills on successful project deliveries, often with a technical/IT component. Narrow and deep skills preferred rather than broad and wide programme skills Leading teams: demonstrable experience in leading small teams (max 10 in size) in order to deliver business outcomes Stakeholder management: ability to manage and influence stakeholders with competing priorities Business expertise: skilled in working at depth within a customer facing business unit in order to deliver business outcomes Software Development Lifecycle: Demonstrated understanding of the software development life cycle and technical change delivery Facilitation: Excellent workshop facilitator & communicator, with the ability to prep, run and close workshops with clear actionable activities Scrum Master Certification preferred (PSM2/ACSM). Required Experience: Experience with one or more agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, DSDM) Practical experience in Agile methodologies Experience or equivalent in the role of a Scrum Master delivering cross-functional change using Agile (ie across business and technology) Demonstrated coaching experience, with a strong servant leadership philosophy Demonstrated experience fostering and empowering high performing teams Suitable candidates should submit their CV in the first instance.
Jan 31, 2021
Contractor
Agile Scrum Master - Telco/Network and IT infrastructure experience desirable London 3 months initially In scope of IR35 You will play a pivotal role in enabling the business to shift to an agile organisation through enabling and optimising teams on the ground in agile practices. This is a transformational role that will be highly focused on value delivery, agile ways of working being an important means to that end. You will be expected to embed practices, optimise performance and be the day to day agile team coach and servant leader. You will have the following skills: Coaching: Demonstrable coaching experience in driving uplifts in team performance Delivery management: track record of applying delivery skills on successful project deliveries, often with a technical/IT component. Narrow and deep skills preferred rather than broad and wide programme skills Leading teams: demonstrable experience in leading small teams (max 10 in size) in order to deliver business outcomes Stakeholder management: ability to manage and influence stakeholders with competing priorities Business expertise: skilled in working at depth within a customer facing business unit in order to deliver business outcomes Software Development Lifecycle: Demonstrated understanding of the software development life cycle and technical change delivery Facilitation: Excellent workshop facilitator & communicator, with the ability to prep, run and close workshops with clear actionable activities Scrum Master Certification preferred (PSM2/ACSM). Required Experience: Experience with one or more agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, DSDM) Practical experience in Agile methodologies Experience or equivalent in the role of a Scrum Master delivering cross-functional change using Agile (ie across business and technology) Demonstrated coaching experience, with a strong servant leadership philosophy Demonstrated experience fostering and empowering high performing teams Suitable candidates should submit their CV in the first instance.