Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director to join our Residential Research team. The successful candidate will lead and manage research initiatives focused on residential property trends, market analysis, and data-driven insights. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical and leadership abilities. This role sits within the B2C (Business to Consumer) section of the Residential Research department, where the main client is the Residential Sales & Lettings agency business. The individual will lead on analysis to answer a broad range of questions in order to inform the business and our clients. Key Responsibilities • Research leadership: Lead and oversee residential property research projects from inception to completion, ensuring high quality deliverables and actionable insights.• Market analysis: Analyse and interrogate published data and in-house market intelligence, gathered through the Savills network of UK offices utilising statistical techniques and data visualisation tools to extract meaningful insights.• Informing business decision making: Analyse and present to the Residential business on the performance of UK offices to help guide their strategy.• Communication: Write market reports for a consumer audience on the prime sales and lettings markets across London and the UK. Present analysis and commentary to the wider Research team, Agency colleagues and to clients at external events. • Collaboration: Liaise with research colleagues, the Residential Agency business, Marketing and PR teams to report on market trends and drivers. • Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain relationships with senior management across Savills. Present research findings and recommendations to senior management, effectively communicating complex concepts in a clear and compelling manner.• Team management: Mentor and coach junior research analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team. Key Skills • 5+ years of experience in residential property research, market analysis, or related fields.• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualisation tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI).• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear and concise presentations and reports.• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.• Proven track record of managing research projects, leading teams, and delivering high-quality outputs on time.• Strategic thinker and problem solver with the ability to identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and develop innovative solutions.• Strong leadership abilities with experience mentoring and coaching junior team members.• Commitment to excellence, integrity, and continuous learning in the field of residential property research. Team Overview The Residential Research Team includes 31 members from Analyst to Director level. The team is split to cover both B2B and B2C. The B2B (Business to Business) team's work primarily focuses on providing research and consultancy on residential property to both internal and external clients. External clients include national government, house builders, developers, housing associations, charities, and investors. B2C is Business to consumer, so has a focus on Prime real estate publications and supporting the Estate Agency side of Savills. The Research Analyst role will sit within the B2C team. Both teams write market leading research publications. These provide our clients with market intelligence and insightful analysis. They often feature in national newspapers, such as the Financial Times, The Times and The Telegraph. The working environment is focused with lots of opportunities for social events and networking as well as a lot of collaboration amongst the teams. Find out more about Savills offer Recruitment agencies Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director to join our Residential Research team. The successful candidate will lead and manage research initiatives focused on residential property trends, market analysis, and data-driven insights. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical and leadership abilities. This role sits within the B2C (Business to Consumer) section of the Residential Research department, where the main client is the Residential Sales & Lettings agency business. The individual will lead on analysis to answer a broad range of questions in order to inform the business and our clients. Key Responsibilities • Research leadership: Lead and oversee residential property research projects from inception to completion, ensuring high quality deliverables and actionable insights.• Market analysis: Analyse and interrogate published data and in-house market intelligence, gathered through the Savills network of UK offices utilising statistical techniques and data visualisation tools to extract meaningful insights.• Informing business decision making: Analyse and present to the Residential business on the performance of UK offices to help guide their strategy.• Communication: Write market reports for a consumer audience on the prime sales and lettings markets across London and the UK. Present analysis and commentary to the wider Research team, Agency colleagues and to clients at external events. • Collaboration: Liaise with research colleagues, the Residential Agency business, Marketing and PR teams to report on market trends and drivers. • Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain relationships with senior management across Savills. Present research findings and recommendations to senior management, effectively communicating complex concepts in a clear and compelling manner.• Team management: Mentor and coach junior research analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team. Key Skills • 5+ years of experience in residential property research, market analysis, or related fields.• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualisation tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI).• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear and concise presentations and reports.• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.• Proven track record of managing research projects, leading teams, and delivering high-quality outputs on time.• Strategic thinker and problem solver with the ability to identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and develop innovative solutions.• Strong leadership abilities with experience mentoring and coaching junior team members.• Commitment to excellence, integrity, and continuous learning in the field of residential property research. Team Overview The Residential Research Team includes 31 members from Analyst to Director level. The team is split to cover both B2B and B2C. The B2B (Business to Business) team's work primarily focuses on providing research and consultancy on residential property to both internal and external clients. External clients include national government, house builders, developers, housing associations, charities, and investors. B2C is Business to consumer, so has a focus on Prime real estate publications and supporting the Estate Agency side of Savills. The Research Analyst role will sit within the B2C team. Both teams write market leading research publications. These provide our clients with market intelligence and insightful analysis. They often feature in national newspapers, such as the Financial Times, The Times and The Telegraph. The working environment is focused with lots of opportunities for social events and networking as well as a lot of collaboration amongst the teams. Find out more about Savills offer Recruitment agencies Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
WHAT YOU'LL DO BCG continues to invest significantly into it's Functional platforms to enable our global business. BCG's IT Team works in collaboration with a variety of internal stakeholders and teams to build best in class products and tools to support it's business. As a member of the IT Transformation Team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the benefits of our Technology strategy & top transformations, focusing first on delivery of a new Career Development platform using cloud-based technologies. The IT Transformation Program Director role is responsible for providing transparency for senior leadership and supporting the organization of resources and decisions across initiatives to ensure effective delivery of complex programs. In this role you will work closely with the IT and HR Leadership teams and program manage strategic initiative(s), resolve risks & dependencies, track and communicate progress and ensure realization of the benefits of our strategy. You will also be responsible for planning, overseeing, and leading programs from ideation through to completion. This may involve developing and managing a software application project plan, including its scope, time, cost, quality, communications, and risk and dependency management strategies. As the IT Transformation Program Director you will work closely with cross-functional team and: Program manage a key strategic initiative to deliver value to BCG via end-to-end program delivery for digital products, projects, and programs, including planning, execution, and tracking for scope, financials, and schedule Enable senior leaders with the execution of the Transformation program by ensuring clear ownership, measurable outcomes and defined timing Capture program roadmaps and timing for value delivery driving accountability and coordination Resolve issues and escalate risks and interdependencies to ensure strategic initiatives are delivering the promised benefits and dependencies are being managed across products and projects to ensure integrity and robustness of the solution Set up, socialize, and update program metrics and dashboards at the appropriate level, providing transparency of execution progress and value realization across the transformation Activate Executive Communications and prepare executive-level materials, acting as liaison between the function and technology teams to provide transparency around the planning and progress up to executive level YOU'RE GOOD AT Managing day-to-day program management activities ranging from managing the plans, communications, meetings facilitation and content creation, risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing in a highly dynamic environment across concurrent workstreams and competing priorities. Working as a team, building consensus and influencing functional and IT leaders and other stakeholders to effectively enact change. You enjoy leading a software development program and can get into technical details to clearly articulate the risks and manage dependencies. You can leverage your technical expertise to surface and present business and technical trade-offs effectively. You have an innate ability to convey detailed technical knowledge by speaking to engineering teams in their own language and, conversely, transcribe engineering concepts to functional stakeholders. Planning ahead and drafting proposals to drive organization-wide IT performance by enabling the appropriate touchpoints and supporting IT teams to provide transparency across priorities, progress and path forward. YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Proven project management leadership skills and experience in running application development programs ideally in a global professional services firm. Experience in defining, setting up and streamlining operating model for a cross-functional team in a highly dynamic environment. Strong project management skills with experience of running large scale application development programs. Solid technology background, with understanding or hands-on experience in developing software. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and traditional project management practices. Experience in influencing and presenting to senior business and IT stakeholders. Adept at conflict resolution, negotiation. Highly organized and proactive approach to managing work in a dynamic environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong emphasis towards collaborative and creative problem-solving and ability to navigate ambiguous situations effectively. Building relationships and reliable team player, displaying consideration and respect for others. Performing successfully in a fast-paced, multi-cultural and service-oriented environment. Interpreting rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and aligning with BCG's values and culture. Exhibiting ownership and accountability for self and driving the behaviour in the team. Being curious and willing to upskill continuously with the evolving technology. Master's degree or similar education. PMP/PRINCE II certification is a plus. YOU'LL WORK WITH You will work with BCG's IT, HR, and other Functional Leadership Leadership, the IT Strategy Lead, and other senior functional and technology leaders to drive the transformation initiatives forward, supporting and enabling a partnership across our digital programs.
May 05, 2024
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO BCG continues to invest significantly into it's Functional platforms to enable our global business. BCG's IT Team works in collaboration with a variety of internal stakeholders and teams to build best in class products and tools to support it's business. As a member of the IT Transformation Team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the benefits of our Technology strategy & top transformations, focusing first on delivery of a new Career Development platform using cloud-based technologies. The IT Transformation Program Director role is responsible for providing transparency for senior leadership and supporting the organization of resources and decisions across initiatives to ensure effective delivery of complex programs. In this role you will work closely with the IT and HR Leadership teams and program manage strategic initiative(s), resolve risks & dependencies, track and communicate progress and ensure realization of the benefits of our strategy. You will also be responsible for planning, overseeing, and leading programs from ideation through to completion. This may involve developing and managing a software application project plan, including its scope, time, cost, quality, communications, and risk and dependency management strategies. As the IT Transformation Program Director you will work closely with cross-functional team and: Program manage a key strategic initiative to deliver value to BCG via end-to-end program delivery for digital products, projects, and programs, including planning, execution, and tracking for scope, financials, and schedule Enable senior leaders with the execution of the Transformation program by ensuring clear ownership, measurable outcomes and defined timing Capture program roadmaps and timing for value delivery driving accountability and coordination Resolve issues and escalate risks and interdependencies to ensure strategic initiatives are delivering the promised benefits and dependencies are being managed across products and projects to ensure integrity and robustness of the solution Set up, socialize, and update program metrics and dashboards at the appropriate level, providing transparency of execution progress and value realization across the transformation Activate Executive Communications and prepare executive-level materials, acting as liaison between the function and technology teams to provide transparency around the planning and progress up to executive level YOU'RE GOOD AT Managing day-to-day program management activities ranging from managing the plans, communications, meetings facilitation and content creation, risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing in a highly dynamic environment across concurrent workstreams and competing priorities. Working as a team, building consensus and influencing functional and IT leaders and other stakeholders to effectively enact change. You enjoy leading a software development program and can get into technical details to clearly articulate the risks and manage dependencies. You can leverage your technical expertise to surface and present business and technical trade-offs effectively. You have an innate ability to convey detailed technical knowledge by speaking to engineering teams in their own language and, conversely, transcribe engineering concepts to functional stakeholders. Planning ahead and drafting proposals to drive organization-wide IT performance by enabling the appropriate touchpoints and supporting IT teams to provide transparency across priorities, progress and path forward. YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Proven project management leadership skills and experience in running application development programs ideally in a global professional services firm. Experience in defining, setting up and streamlining operating model for a cross-functional team in a highly dynamic environment. Strong project management skills with experience of running large scale application development programs. Solid technology background, with understanding or hands-on experience in developing software. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and traditional project management practices. Experience in influencing and presenting to senior business and IT stakeholders. Adept at conflict resolution, negotiation. Highly organized and proactive approach to managing work in a dynamic environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong emphasis towards collaborative and creative problem-solving and ability to navigate ambiguous situations effectively. Building relationships and reliable team player, displaying consideration and respect for others. Performing successfully in a fast-paced, multi-cultural and service-oriented environment. Interpreting rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and aligning with BCG's values and culture. Exhibiting ownership and accountability for self and driving the behaviour in the team. Being curious and willing to upskill continuously with the evolving technology. Master's degree or similar education. PMP/PRINCE II certification is a plus. YOU'LL WORK WITH You will work with BCG's IT, HR, and other Functional Leadership Leadership, the IT Strategy Lead, and other senior functional and technology leaders to drive the transformation initiatives forward, supporting and enabling a partnership across our digital programs.
Salary: £39,000 Job Type: Full Time Location: Head Office - West Didsbury Benefits: Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more. What you'll be doing: To produce and prepare timely and accurate performance management information as required across the Repairs Directorate to ensure added value through insight. Carry out detailed analysis of performance management information, using a wide range of tools, to understand trends, variations and exceptions, and the reasons for these. To provide regular updates around measures and ongoing performance to assist Heads of Service and Managers in decision making to focus on continuous improvement. Provide a suite of data to enable Managers to understand, act, learn and improve through the identification of trends and patterns. Working collaboratively with IT and business operation in order to deliver accurate performance data. What you'll need: Strong analytical skills and ability to provide pro-active insights as well as recommendations for change Significant experience of producing data / reports and in a variety of formats Advanced IT skills and proficient in using Microsoft Office applications -Intermediary / advanced Excel knowledge, experience with SQL in extracting data from source systems and Power Bi Ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working under pressure with attention to detail. Experience of interrogating performance management information to identify trends and highlight where improvements could be made. Ability to collate a range of performance and measures data, including data from external agencies (Local Authorities etc.). Experience of using a range of tools to carry out detailed data analysis. Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate information into concise, appropriate and accessible reports for a range of audiences. Experience of successfully engaging colleagues and working collaboratively in delivering outcomes. Ability to coach colleagues to develop their ability to interrogate the data and use it to understand, learn, act and improve. Ability to develop and project a positive image of Great Places through personal, written and oral skills. Understanding of value for money. Experience of working within a defined change methodology e.g. Systems Thinking is desirable. Ability to develop and project a positive image of Great Places through personal, written and oral skills Good knowledge of the social housing sector is desirable What we need from you: A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places A commitment to continuous learning and improvement Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity An ability to work in uncertainty. To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment Pension DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places) WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase & add family members Annual leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays Flexi time Allows colleagues to achieve a healthy work life balance whilst carrying out requirement of the role. A maximum of 13 days flexi can be taken in a year Professional fees The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleague The Market Place high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Health and wellbeing initiatives Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing REF-
May 05, 2024
Full time
Salary: £39,000 Job Type: Full Time Location: Head Office - West Didsbury Benefits: Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more. What you'll be doing: To produce and prepare timely and accurate performance management information as required across the Repairs Directorate to ensure added value through insight. Carry out detailed analysis of performance management information, using a wide range of tools, to understand trends, variations and exceptions, and the reasons for these. To provide regular updates around measures and ongoing performance to assist Heads of Service and Managers in decision making to focus on continuous improvement. Provide a suite of data to enable Managers to understand, act, learn and improve through the identification of trends and patterns. Working collaboratively with IT and business operation in order to deliver accurate performance data. What you'll need: Strong analytical skills and ability to provide pro-active insights as well as recommendations for change Significant experience of producing data / reports and in a variety of formats Advanced IT skills and proficient in using Microsoft Office applications -Intermediary / advanced Excel knowledge, experience with SQL in extracting data from source systems and Power Bi Ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working under pressure with attention to detail. Experience of interrogating performance management information to identify trends and highlight where improvements could be made. Ability to collate a range of performance and measures data, including data from external agencies (Local Authorities etc.). Experience of using a range of tools to carry out detailed data analysis. Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate information into concise, appropriate and accessible reports for a range of audiences. Experience of successfully engaging colleagues and working collaboratively in delivering outcomes. Ability to coach colleagues to develop their ability to interrogate the data and use it to understand, learn, act and improve. Ability to develop and project a positive image of Great Places through personal, written and oral skills. Understanding of value for money. Experience of working within a defined change methodology e.g. Systems Thinking is desirable. Ability to develop and project a positive image of Great Places through personal, written and oral skills Good knowledge of the social housing sector is desirable What we need from you: A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places A commitment to continuous learning and improvement Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity An ability to work in uncertainty. To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment Pension DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places) WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase & add family members Annual leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays Flexi time Allows colleagues to achieve a healthy work life balance whilst carrying out requirement of the role. A maximum of 13 days flexi can be taken in a year Professional fees The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleague The Market Place high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Health and wellbeing initiatives Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing REF-
Current Team Information This position of Associate/Associate Director Environmental Economist is to play a leading role in the Economics team marketing and securing environmental economics related work and directing, managing and working on projects.The Savills Economics team has established a reputation as one of the leading players in the UK covering property and economic analysis and research. The wider Savills business has a strong presence in rural and estate planning and research. We are looking to expand our presence and track record in environmental economics, including in the fields of natural capital accounting, resource and utilities economics, and low carbon/sustainable development economics.The remit of the Economics team is to lead on work in the field of property, planning and economics, covering:• Preparing and influencing economic, planning, property, regeneration, and infrastructure development strategy, policy and research at national, sub-regional and local levels.• Establishing the economic, financial and business cases for projects and programmes, including major proposals and estate/property initiatives.• Carrying out social and economic impact assessments, for example as part of the formal environmental impact assessment (EIA) process.• Developing new business opportunities in the field of economic consultancy as opportunities arise.Examples of our work include: preparation of an estate business plan for Scone Palace; Oxford-Cambridge Expressway development impacts for Highways England; land value uplift and capture analysis for Transport for London; Manchester High Speed 2 stations development frameworks for Manchester City Council; and economic benefits assessments, social infrastructure analysis and negotiations, and infrastructure funding bids for a range of developers and land owners.The team draws upon and works with other teams in Savills including rural estates, rural research, energy and sustainability. The Role & Key Responsibilities The role of the Associate / Associate Director is to:• Support the head of department in building up the environmental economics strand of business• Work with the head of department in preparing and updating the team's business plan• Lead on/work with others on marketing and bids to secure work• Manage larger projects• Direct small/medium size projects, leading on to directing larger projects with successful performance• Working with the head of department to ensure the profitable performance of the team in line with agreed targets• Manage other staff as appropriate with successful growth of the team.Key Activities:• Business planning and setting of strategy• Marketing• Draw up, present and negotiate competitive proposals• Liaise and cultivate good relationships with clients and fellow professionals• Builds relationships with other divisions with a view to create joint business development opportunities• Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages through to completion• Undertake research and analysis• Develop creative and original solutions to satisfy all parties• Write complex reports, interpret data and making clear and relevant recommendations• Prepare/make presentations at meetings• Communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and colleagues• Effective financial management of projects to ensure profitable delivery• Team building• Management of junior staff (with successful growth of the team)• Maintain an awareness of market conditions and the impact of government policies• Keep informed about documents relating to relevant policy and practice• Attends external events to create local contacts and identify business opportunities. Skills, Knowledge and Experience • Excellent written and communication skills• Detail conscious, accurate• Thrives under pressure, can work to tight deadlines• Team player• Strives to deliver an exceptional level of service to clients at all times• A good knowledge of environmental economics, natural capital accounting and resource economics• A good knowledge of micro-economics principles and concepts, feasibility studies and business plans, and ability to effectively apply this knowledge to the team's areas of work• Numerical and analytic skills, preferably including modelling expertise (usual in Excel) and ability to carry out property appraisals• Expertise in successfully managing projects and teams to budget and programme (essential).• Consultancy experience (strongly desirable)• A degree in economics, environmental/sustainability resource planning, geography, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience• An MSc/MBA/equivalent qualification in a relevant field (desirable), or overall equivalent experience• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (desirable). Type of Assessment for this role: • Interview
May 05, 2024
Full time
Current Team Information This position of Associate/Associate Director Environmental Economist is to play a leading role in the Economics team marketing and securing environmental economics related work and directing, managing and working on projects.The Savills Economics team has established a reputation as one of the leading players in the UK covering property and economic analysis and research. The wider Savills business has a strong presence in rural and estate planning and research. We are looking to expand our presence and track record in environmental economics, including in the fields of natural capital accounting, resource and utilities economics, and low carbon/sustainable development economics.The remit of the Economics team is to lead on work in the field of property, planning and economics, covering:• Preparing and influencing economic, planning, property, regeneration, and infrastructure development strategy, policy and research at national, sub-regional and local levels.• Establishing the economic, financial and business cases for projects and programmes, including major proposals and estate/property initiatives.• Carrying out social and economic impact assessments, for example as part of the formal environmental impact assessment (EIA) process.• Developing new business opportunities in the field of economic consultancy as opportunities arise.Examples of our work include: preparation of an estate business plan for Scone Palace; Oxford-Cambridge Expressway development impacts for Highways England; land value uplift and capture analysis for Transport for London; Manchester High Speed 2 stations development frameworks for Manchester City Council; and economic benefits assessments, social infrastructure analysis and negotiations, and infrastructure funding bids for a range of developers and land owners.The team draws upon and works with other teams in Savills including rural estates, rural research, energy and sustainability. The Role & Key Responsibilities The role of the Associate / Associate Director is to:• Support the head of department in building up the environmental economics strand of business• Work with the head of department in preparing and updating the team's business plan• Lead on/work with others on marketing and bids to secure work• Manage larger projects• Direct small/medium size projects, leading on to directing larger projects with successful performance• Working with the head of department to ensure the profitable performance of the team in line with agreed targets• Manage other staff as appropriate with successful growth of the team.Key Activities:• Business planning and setting of strategy• Marketing• Draw up, present and negotiate competitive proposals• Liaise and cultivate good relationships with clients and fellow professionals• Builds relationships with other divisions with a view to create joint business development opportunities• Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages through to completion• Undertake research and analysis• Develop creative and original solutions to satisfy all parties• Write complex reports, interpret data and making clear and relevant recommendations• Prepare/make presentations at meetings• Communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and colleagues• Effective financial management of projects to ensure profitable delivery• Team building• Management of junior staff (with successful growth of the team)• Maintain an awareness of market conditions and the impact of government policies• Keep informed about documents relating to relevant policy and practice• Attends external events to create local contacts and identify business opportunities. Skills, Knowledge and Experience • Excellent written and communication skills• Detail conscious, accurate• Thrives under pressure, can work to tight deadlines• Team player• Strives to deliver an exceptional level of service to clients at all times• A good knowledge of environmental economics, natural capital accounting and resource economics• A good knowledge of micro-economics principles and concepts, feasibility studies and business plans, and ability to effectively apply this knowledge to the team's areas of work• Numerical and analytic skills, preferably including modelling expertise (usual in Excel) and ability to carry out property appraisals• Expertise in successfully managing projects and teams to budget and programme (essential).• Consultancy experience (strongly desirable)• A degree in economics, environmental/sustainability resource planning, geography, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience• An MSc/MBA/equivalent qualification in a relevant field (desirable), or overall equivalent experience• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (desirable). Type of Assessment for this role: • Interview
LivingAscot is a UK-style estate agent for the Dubai property market. This means we take the time to build real, long-lasting relationships, creating an experience that everyone would want to repeat. We have a small portfolio of clients, so whether youre buying or selling you have our undivided attention and can benefit from our expertise, delivering an efficient but friendly service tailor made for each of our customers. Our Land and New homes team has years of experience in investing in the region and an intimate knowledge of the Dubai property market. Were looking for solid sales experience, excellent communication skills and driven, results-oriented people, who have superb knowledge of the Dubai property scene, and the right candidates will grow from strength to strength with us. There are no limits to how far our best can progress. At LivingAscot, we provide the tools and support needed for a long and rewarding career to all who have their sights set on success. During your first 4-6 weeks you will be:- Kicking-off your induction with our industry leading training to become a Client Manager- Getting to know all the ins and outs of the specific community you will be specializing in.- Working towards your RERA qualification.- Arranging and attending property valuations and viewings.- Negotiating with tenants and landlords.- Getting the opportunity to close your first leasing deals! The following 5-9 months you will be:- Becoming a true community specialist through on-the-job experience and continuous market research, all whilst building your personal brand.- Attending additional training to further develop your skills.- Keeping up to date with the rules and regulations around the residential property market.- Significantly growing your earning through the potential to build up your number of listings and closing more regular deals. After 6-10 months in the company you will get the opportunity to:- Develop yourself into Sales, after hitting your targets in Leasing we will start your onboarding process to become a Sales Client Manager.- Negotiate with buyers and sellers.- Close your first property sales deals.- Be part of the mentoring and coaching program for new starters, allowing you to build up and improve your leadership skills.- On your way to becoming a Senior Broker or Associate Director selling Dubais biggest homes in our Prime team. What we offer- Dubais best known Real Estate brand- Uncapped earning potential- Up to 65% commission payable- Highest lead generating brokerage for the last 6 years- Working Visa for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including medical and life insurance- Industry-leading training and support throughout your career- State of the art offices based in key communities around Dubai- Career opportunities at the management level- Twice yearly overseas trips, year round incentives and rewards for top performers. Skills- Determination to succeed- Ambitious and self-motivated- Positive and with a strong work ethic- Team player- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills- Minimum of 1 year experience in sales and/or customer service experience- Valid driving license Apply now to join our elite team of Residential Consultants if youre eager for success and are financially driven! JBRP1_UKTJ
May 05, 2024
Full time
LivingAscot is a UK-style estate agent for the Dubai property market. This means we take the time to build real, long-lasting relationships, creating an experience that everyone would want to repeat. We have a small portfolio of clients, so whether youre buying or selling you have our undivided attention and can benefit from our expertise, delivering an efficient but friendly service tailor made for each of our customers. Our Land and New homes team has years of experience in investing in the region and an intimate knowledge of the Dubai property market. Were looking for solid sales experience, excellent communication skills and driven, results-oriented people, who have superb knowledge of the Dubai property scene, and the right candidates will grow from strength to strength with us. There are no limits to how far our best can progress. At LivingAscot, we provide the tools and support needed for a long and rewarding career to all who have their sights set on success. During your first 4-6 weeks you will be:- Kicking-off your induction with our industry leading training to become a Client Manager- Getting to know all the ins and outs of the specific community you will be specializing in.- Working towards your RERA qualification.- Arranging and attending property valuations and viewings.- Negotiating with tenants and landlords.- Getting the opportunity to close your first leasing deals! The following 5-9 months you will be:- Becoming a true community specialist through on-the-job experience and continuous market research, all whilst building your personal brand.- Attending additional training to further develop your skills.- Keeping up to date with the rules and regulations around the residential property market.- Significantly growing your earning through the potential to build up your number of listings and closing more regular deals. After 6-10 months in the company you will get the opportunity to:- Develop yourself into Sales, after hitting your targets in Leasing we will start your onboarding process to become a Sales Client Manager.- Negotiate with buyers and sellers.- Close your first property sales deals.- Be part of the mentoring and coaching program for new starters, allowing you to build up and improve your leadership skills.- On your way to becoming a Senior Broker or Associate Director selling Dubais biggest homes in our Prime team. What we offer- Dubais best known Real Estate brand- Uncapped earning potential- Up to 65% commission payable- Highest lead generating brokerage for the last 6 years- Working Visa for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including medical and life insurance- Industry-leading training and support throughout your career- State of the art offices based in key communities around Dubai- Career opportunities at the management level- Twice yearly overseas trips, year round incentives and rewards for top performers. Skills- Determination to succeed- Ambitious and self-motivated- Positive and with a strong work ethic- Team player- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills- Minimum of 1 year experience in sales and/or customer service experience- Valid driving license Apply now to join our elite team of Residential Consultants if youre eager for success and are financially driven! JBRP1_UKTJ
Working as a weekend Service Desk Engineer , you'll be supporting businesses in the Financial Services sector, such as hedge funds and family offices. They understand IT is an investment, and value the input of all the engineers on the team. This role is for a full time Weekend Support Engineer - your shift will include every weekend which would be an 8-5pm (Working from home) shift - With then 2 days off a week. You'll be responsible for: Desktop and laptop fixes Supporting users remotely and over the phone Monitoring client networks Troubleshooting and fixing issues with both Windows and Mac OS Managing active directory and group policy Liaising with third party support teams, such as Sage and Bloomberg Completing checks on vital systems. In your daily role, you'll gain exposure to tools and systems within the O365 ecosystem, Windows Servers, networking equipment and much more. We promise there will be plenty of opportunities to learn, and our internal trainer will fill in any gaps. If you're still hungry for more, we also provide a budget for training and conferences you want to attend. You'll join a team who prioritises quality and maintaining good relationships with users. That means a happier day for you. To qualify for this position, you will need experience supporting Microsoft Windows and active directory and Office 365 (Admin centre, Exchange, Licensing etc) Your success will be defined by KPIs focused on: Ticket stats e.g. first time fixes and average resolution time Quality ticket notes Good feedback from users Thorough monitoring and alerting of critical systems. You'll have regularone to ones with your manager, where you can discuss objectives, and progression within the business. The benefits package consists of: Private medical insurance 33 days annual leave including 8 bank holidays A 4% matched pension Individual yearly training budget Team social events A private counsellor 4X salary death in service insurance 4X salary critical illness insurance We'd love to see your CV, or if you have questions, please call the office and ask for Aled or Ruby. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: In person Reference ID:
May 05, 2024
Full time
Working as a weekend Service Desk Engineer , you'll be supporting businesses in the Financial Services sector, such as hedge funds and family offices. They understand IT is an investment, and value the input of all the engineers on the team. This role is for a full time Weekend Support Engineer - your shift will include every weekend which would be an 8-5pm (Working from home) shift - With then 2 days off a week. You'll be responsible for: Desktop and laptop fixes Supporting users remotely and over the phone Monitoring client networks Troubleshooting and fixing issues with both Windows and Mac OS Managing active directory and group policy Liaising with third party support teams, such as Sage and Bloomberg Completing checks on vital systems. In your daily role, you'll gain exposure to tools and systems within the O365 ecosystem, Windows Servers, networking equipment and much more. We promise there will be plenty of opportunities to learn, and our internal trainer will fill in any gaps. If you're still hungry for more, we also provide a budget for training and conferences you want to attend. You'll join a team who prioritises quality and maintaining good relationships with users. That means a happier day for you. To qualify for this position, you will need experience supporting Microsoft Windows and active directory and Office 365 (Admin centre, Exchange, Licensing etc) Your success will be defined by KPIs focused on: Ticket stats e.g. first time fixes and average resolution time Quality ticket notes Good feedback from users Thorough monitoring and alerting of critical systems. You'll have regularone to ones with your manager, where you can discuss objectives, and progression within the business. The benefits package consists of: Private medical insurance 33 days annual leave including 8 bank holidays A 4% matched pension Individual yearly training budget Team social events A private counsellor 4X salary death in service insurance 4X salary critical illness insurance We'd love to see your CV, or if you have questions, please call the office and ask for Aled or Ruby. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: In person Reference ID:
ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected. We welcome applications from candidates who meet some but not all of the criteria listed below. We're currently looking for a D365 F&O Developer. This position sits within our IT Team. We have offices in both Glasgow and London and will consider any UK based candidate. We can offer both hybrid and remote working options. D365 F&O Developer is a technical professional within Enterprise Services Platform CoE team with specific responsibility for the delivery of service improvement activity on the Dynamics 365 F&O services in project and business settings. D365 F&O Developer will require a good understanding of the product and how it fits within the wider ACCA technology landscape and D365 production and delivery process. The work will be delivered using our continuous delivery methodology work across IT and the business to gather requirements, look for opportunity and deliver, test and document service improvements across the Dynamics 365 services. The Job Implement and configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations modules according to business requirements. Support Digital Transformation deployment, go live, service introduction and post go live activities. Develop custom features, integrations, and extensions using X and other related technologies in D365 F&O with skilled in SQL Server, Reporting Services (SSRS), Electronic Reporting Dev Express, C# .NET, REST and JSON. Azure Cloud and integration. Develop the Dynamics 365 environment in support of organisation's strategy, change and financial plans aligned to business requirements. Develop the Dynamics 365 environment to enable the successful delivery of ACCA's Digital Transformation and IT's target operating model. Manage and control D365 F&O release process working closely with service providers as well as Digital Transformation. Provide ongoing support and maintenance for D365 F&O applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes and enhancements. Develop the Dynamics 365 environment capability(s) for the IT directorate. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality solutions. Stay updated with the latest D365 F&O features and updates. Evaluate and implement upgrades and enhancements to improve system performance and functionality. Conduct thorough testing of D365 F&O applications to ensure they meet quality standards and are error-free. Define Dynamics 365 through the application of best practise and industry standards including Microsoft Well Architected Framework, security controls and global data residency legislation, whilst nurturing and supporting our business during their transition to the technology from legacy services. The Person In-depth understanding of the Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations platform, including modules with proficiency in X for customizing forms, reports, workflows, and other elements of D365 F&O, and SQL Server, Reporting Services (SSRS), Electronic Reporting Dev Express, C# .NET, REST and JSON. Experience of shaping and delivering Dynamics 365 service improvements and ongoing management working across business functions and vendors Experience of working in organisations undergoing significant transformation Hands-on experience in customizing D365 F&O modules and integrating the application with other systems using various integration techniques. Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) for managing codebase changes in a collaborative environment. Ability to create technical documentation, including design specification, test plans, and user guides. Experience of working across IT towers and business departments to gather requirements and deliver service improvements. Knowledge of Accounting Experience. Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of detailed technical concepts and to apply this understanding to everyday business problems. Proficiency in testing and debugging customizations to ensure they meet the specified requirements and do not adversely impact the system. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think laterally and conceptually. Our Benefits We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and so have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include private healthcare, life assurance and income protection as well as a fantastic defined contribution pension scheme. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool called Nudge, to our employees. Our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefit plan to suit your needs, you can choose to add a number of benefits including extra holidays, PMI family cover, cycle to work, Travel and Gym loans and more! You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site and wellbeing centre platform. We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.
May 05, 2024
Full time
ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected. We welcome applications from candidates who meet some but not all of the criteria listed below. We're currently looking for a D365 F&O Developer. This position sits within our IT Team. We have offices in both Glasgow and London and will consider any UK based candidate. We can offer both hybrid and remote working options. D365 F&O Developer is a technical professional within Enterprise Services Platform CoE team with specific responsibility for the delivery of service improvement activity on the Dynamics 365 F&O services in project and business settings. D365 F&O Developer will require a good understanding of the product and how it fits within the wider ACCA technology landscape and D365 production and delivery process. The work will be delivered using our continuous delivery methodology work across IT and the business to gather requirements, look for opportunity and deliver, test and document service improvements across the Dynamics 365 services. The Job Implement and configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations modules according to business requirements. Support Digital Transformation deployment, go live, service introduction and post go live activities. Develop custom features, integrations, and extensions using X and other related technologies in D365 F&O with skilled in SQL Server, Reporting Services (SSRS), Electronic Reporting Dev Express, C# .NET, REST and JSON. Azure Cloud and integration. Develop the Dynamics 365 environment in support of organisation's strategy, change and financial plans aligned to business requirements. Develop the Dynamics 365 environment to enable the successful delivery of ACCA's Digital Transformation and IT's target operating model. Manage and control D365 F&O release process working closely with service providers as well as Digital Transformation. Provide ongoing support and maintenance for D365 F&O applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes and enhancements. Develop the Dynamics 365 environment capability(s) for the IT directorate. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality solutions. Stay updated with the latest D365 F&O features and updates. Evaluate and implement upgrades and enhancements to improve system performance and functionality. Conduct thorough testing of D365 F&O applications to ensure they meet quality standards and are error-free. Define Dynamics 365 through the application of best practise and industry standards including Microsoft Well Architected Framework, security controls and global data residency legislation, whilst nurturing and supporting our business during their transition to the technology from legacy services. The Person In-depth understanding of the Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations platform, including modules with proficiency in X for customizing forms, reports, workflows, and other elements of D365 F&O, and SQL Server, Reporting Services (SSRS), Electronic Reporting Dev Express, C# .NET, REST and JSON. Experience of shaping and delivering Dynamics 365 service improvements and ongoing management working across business functions and vendors Experience of working in organisations undergoing significant transformation Hands-on experience in customizing D365 F&O modules and integrating the application with other systems using various integration techniques. Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) for managing codebase changes in a collaborative environment. Ability to create technical documentation, including design specification, test plans, and user guides. Experience of working across IT towers and business departments to gather requirements and deliver service improvements. Knowledge of Accounting Experience. Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of detailed technical concepts and to apply this understanding to everyday business problems. Proficiency in testing and debugging customizations to ensure they meet the specified requirements and do not adversely impact the system. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think laterally and conceptually. Our Benefits We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and so have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include private healthcare, life assurance and income protection as well as a fantastic defined contribution pension scheme. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool called Nudge, to our employees. Our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefit plan to suit your needs, you can choose to add a number of benefits including extra holidays, PMI family cover, cycle to work, Travel and Gym loans and more! You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site and wellbeing centre platform. We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Land & New Business Director to join our team within Vistry London Division, at our hub in Warley, Essex. As our Land & New Business Director, your main purpose will be: To work independently to identify and secure new business opportunities in accordance with the Regional Business Plans. Interfacing with the L&NB Managing Director, Strategic Growth Director, Partnerships Director, and the Regional Managing Directors to define portfolio requirements and approach to market. To guide and manage bid submissions in strict compliance with operating procedures, ensuring these are of the highest standard and commercially competitive. To work with the Senior Management Team (SMT) on the preparation and review of the Divisional/Regional New Business Strategy. To assist and provide direction to the operational teams with preparation of project briefs, delivery and sales strategies, financial appraisal, structuring development agreements, obtaining planning consents, financial management, project and risk management, and stake-holder engagement. Convey Vistry's proposition to the market through broad networks across the industry, RPs, BtR providers, public sector landowners and agents. Consistently making use of thought leadership, networking, social events, and media. Promoting Partnerships South through actively seeking out and speaking at internal and external events and participating on panels and round table discussions. Management of junior team members, ensuring challenging development objectives are set, and supporting junior team members in achieving these objectives. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Detailed knowledge of all aspects of affordable housing provision, including estate regeneration, planning agreements, funding, design and 'added value' issues. Detailed knowledge and experience of land acquisition and housing for sale. Experience in directing and managing teams, including external agencies. Clear understanding of contractual structures including Development, Partnering and Financing arrangements. Ability to build, review and interrogate financial models to reflect terms of engagement and to optimize returns in line with financial hurdles. A strong entrepreneurial judgment and creative skill. Knowledge of basic marketing practices and principles. Ability to prioritise and delegate as appropriate, to ensure all aspects of the job are completed to standard and on time. Strong leadership, teamwork and project management skills to lead and encourage positive working environment. Ability and inclination to support team members to achieve their full potential. Desirable RICS, CIH or RTPI accreditation. Degree level in Housing, Property, Geography or Construction. More about the Land & New Business Director role Work with the Managing Director, Strategic Growth Director, and Partnerships Director to identify relevant target clients and implement appropriate strategy for securing them, including relationship marketing. To confirm with the SMT the relevant Business Plan targets and agree the bidding strategy. To manage the staff and ensure plans are in place to promote the growth and development of each member of the team. To work with the SMT to identify relevant target clients and implement appropriate strategies for developing and maintaining client relations. To direct and co-ordinate the activities of the relevant Land & New Business team. To deal directly with agreed new business opportunities and bids in accordance with procedures. To ensure relevant databases are maintained and take action where appropriate. To assist the SMT in reports to the company board on business opportunities. To liaise with other group subsidiaries on the identification, bidding and securing of potential business, including planning agreements and consortium schemes and to ensure coordination in client relations. To generate business connections through networking and targeted meetings. To work with the Business Development team to seek out opportunities to speak and present at various networking events. To work with the relevant regional operations Directors following selection as preferred bidder on the finalisation of legal agreement(s) and preparation of planning application(s). To ensure that the Company is on Approved Contractor and other relevant databases/frameworks. To report to the L&NB Managing Director and Regional Managing Director on business opportunities. To liaise with other group subsidiaries on the identification, bidding and securing of potential business, including planning agreements and consortium schemes. To provide assistance and advice during the transition period between New Business and the Operational teams to ensure a smooth and concise handover. To assist the Operational teams with commercial negotiations with partners and stakeholders. To assist Operational teams with adding value, planning negotiations and applications. To review and approve project legal and financial framework structures, financial appraisals, and corporate submissions. To help form, review and update the Land and New Business procedures. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
May 05, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Land & New Business Director to join our team within Vistry London Division, at our hub in Warley, Essex. As our Land & New Business Director, your main purpose will be: To work independently to identify and secure new business opportunities in accordance with the Regional Business Plans. Interfacing with the L&NB Managing Director, Strategic Growth Director, Partnerships Director, and the Regional Managing Directors to define portfolio requirements and approach to market. To guide and manage bid submissions in strict compliance with operating procedures, ensuring these are of the highest standard and commercially competitive. To work with the Senior Management Team (SMT) on the preparation and review of the Divisional/Regional New Business Strategy. To assist and provide direction to the operational teams with preparation of project briefs, delivery and sales strategies, financial appraisal, structuring development agreements, obtaining planning consents, financial management, project and risk management, and stake-holder engagement. Convey Vistry's proposition to the market through broad networks across the industry, RPs, BtR providers, public sector landowners and agents. Consistently making use of thought leadership, networking, social events, and media. Promoting Partnerships South through actively seeking out and speaking at internal and external events and participating on panels and round table discussions. Management of junior team members, ensuring challenging development objectives are set, and supporting junior team members in achieving these objectives. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Detailed knowledge of all aspects of affordable housing provision, including estate regeneration, planning agreements, funding, design and 'added value' issues. Detailed knowledge and experience of land acquisition and housing for sale. Experience in directing and managing teams, including external agencies. Clear understanding of contractual structures including Development, Partnering and Financing arrangements. Ability to build, review and interrogate financial models to reflect terms of engagement and to optimize returns in line with financial hurdles. A strong entrepreneurial judgment and creative skill. Knowledge of basic marketing practices and principles. Ability to prioritise and delegate as appropriate, to ensure all aspects of the job are completed to standard and on time. Strong leadership, teamwork and project management skills to lead and encourage positive working environment. Ability and inclination to support team members to achieve their full potential. Desirable RICS, CIH or RTPI accreditation. Degree level in Housing, Property, Geography or Construction. More about the Land & New Business Director role Work with the Managing Director, Strategic Growth Director, and Partnerships Director to identify relevant target clients and implement appropriate strategy for securing them, including relationship marketing. To confirm with the SMT the relevant Business Plan targets and agree the bidding strategy. To manage the staff and ensure plans are in place to promote the growth and development of each member of the team. To work with the SMT to identify relevant target clients and implement appropriate strategies for developing and maintaining client relations. To direct and co-ordinate the activities of the relevant Land & New Business team. To deal directly with agreed new business opportunities and bids in accordance with procedures. To ensure relevant databases are maintained and take action where appropriate. To assist the SMT in reports to the company board on business opportunities. To liaise with other group subsidiaries on the identification, bidding and securing of potential business, including planning agreements and consortium schemes and to ensure coordination in client relations. To generate business connections through networking and targeted meetings. To work with the Business Development team to seek out opportunities to speak and present at various networking events. To work with the relevant regional operations Directors following selection as preferred bidder on the finalisation of legal agreement(s) and preparation of planning application(s). To ensure that the Company is on Approved Contractor and other relevant databases/frameworks. To report to the L&NB Managing Director and Regional Managing Director on business opportunities. To liaise with other group subsidiaries on the identification, bidding and securing of potential business, including planning agreements and consortium schemes. To provide assistance and advice during the transition period between New Business and the Operational teams to ensure a smooth and concise handover. To assist the Operational teams with commercial negotiations with partners and stakeholders. To assist Operational teams with adding value, planning negotiations and applications. To review and approve project legal and financial framework structures, financial appraisals, and corporate submissions. To help form, review and update the Land and New Business procedures. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Finegreen are currently supporting a large NHS Trust in the appointment of Director level Estates and facilities professional for an initial period of 12 months. The organisation is open to applicants looking for secondment opportunities also (must be at Band 9 level for this to be considered). Key responsibilities will include: Responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Trust s Estates and Facilities functions to support the delivery of high quality healthcare and for the development of services in accordance with the Trust s strategies and corporate objectives; Provision of strategic direction and advice on the estate ensuring that the built environment is safe for patients, visitors and staff, is fit for the future, is managed effectively and efficiently and adapts to changing healthcare needs; As the most senior Director within the Directorate, holds corporate and professional responsibility for estates and facilities service standards, governance, policies, financial management, statutory and regulatory compliance and risk management; Reporting to a Board Executive, will provide comprehensive provision of assurance to the Trust Board and Trust Committees for the estate; This is a senior role in the organisation that has the overarching day-to-day and long-term strategic responsibility for the safety, security and management of the built environment; Responsible for building and developing a team to deliver will be a critical success factor to support them to deliver the services required across the portfolio; Development of the Trusts estate strategy aligned to the clinical and corporate strategies; Overall responsibility of Estates management (Mechanical, electrical & building maintenance, minor new works, energy & utilities, decarbonisation, fire safety, property, land & leases, grounds & gardens, administration and help desk); Lead on Facilities management (all hotel services including patient meal service/catering, residences/accommodation, security/LSMS, access control/ID badges, portering, car parking, non-patient transport/logistics, domestic services/cleaning, waste, graphics and materials management); Professional lead for estates and facilities staff and services, continued development of information and reporting for estates and facilities functions including maintaining and developing the Trusts CAFM system, PAM and ERIC; In order to discharge their duties effectively the Deputy Director of Estates will have to work with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external to the trust; Responsible for significant revenue and capital budgets, including backlog Maintenance, own the Trust revenue budget for estates and facilities, delivering within annual financial targets.; Develop and implement productivity and efficiency measures in support of cost improvement plans and continually seek best practice and value for money; The ideal candidate will have: Chartered professional registration/accreditation in relevant discipline (e.g. RIBA, CIOB, RICS, CIBSE, etc.); Significant senior management experience in a large organisation in estates and facilities management; Can demonstrate experience of managing major change and shaping the future and has strategic and budget setting; An understanding and broad knowledge of the whole NHS context including knowledge of the national agenda and the impact on the estate/Trust. If you are interested in the role, please contact Donna Larder on or send your to
May 05, 2024
Contractor
Finegreen are currently supporting a large NHS Trust in the appointment of Director level Estates and facilities professional for an initial period of 12 months. The organisation is open to applicants looking for secondment opportunities also (must be at Band 9 level for this to be considered). Key responsibilities will include: Responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Trust s Estates and Facilities functions to support the delivery of high quality healthcare and for the development of services in accordance with the Trust s strategies and corporate objectives; Provision of strategic direction and advice on the estate ensuring that the built environment is safe for patients, visitors and staff, is fit for the future, is managed effectively and efficiently and adapts to changing healthcare needs; As the most senior Director within the Directorate, holds corporate and professional responsibility for estates and facilities service standards, governance, policies, financial management, statutory and regulatory compliance and risk management; Reporting to a Board Executive, will provide comprehensive provision of assurance to the Trust Board and Trust Committees for the estate; This is a senior role in the organisation that has the overarching day-to-day and long-term strategic responsibility for the safety, security and management of the built environment; Responsible for building and developing a team to deliver will be a critical success factor to support them to deliver the services required across the portfolio; Development of the Trusts estate strategy aligned to the clinical and corporate strategies; Overall responsibility of Estates management (Mechanical, electrical & building maintenance, minor new works, energy & utilities, decarbonisation, fire safety, property, land & leases, grounds & gardens, administration and help desk); Lead on Facilities management (all hotel services including patient meal service/catering, residences/accommodation, security/LSMS, access control/ID badges, portering, car parking, non-patient transport/logistics, domestic services/cleaning, waste, graphics and materials management); Professional lead for estates and facilities staff and services, continued development of information and reporting for estates and facilities functions including maintaining and developing the Trusts CAFM system, PAM and ERIC; In order to discharge their duties effectively the Deputy Director of Estates will have to work with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external to the trust; Responsible for significant revenue and capital budgets, including backlog Maintenance, own the Trust revenue budget for estates and facilities, delivering within annual financial targets.; Develop and implement productivity and efficiency measures in support of cost improvement plans and continually seek best practice and value for money; The ideal candidate will have: Chartered professional registration/accreditation in relevant discipline (e.g. RIBA, CIOB, RICS, CIBSE, etc.); Significant senior management experience in a large organisation in estates and facilities management; Can demonstrate experience of managing major change and shaping the future and has strategic and budget setting; An understanding and broad knowledge of the whole NHS context including knowledge of the national agenda and the impact on the estate/Trust. If you are interested in the role, please contact Donna Larder on or send your to
Finegreen are currently supporting a large NHS Trust in the appointment of a senior Estates professional for a period of 6 to 12 months. This role will focus specifically on Hard FM Estates; therefore any candidate must be from a Hard Services background i.e. Engineering, Building Services qualified. The role will also have a focus on putting key contracts for these services in place for the Trust, therefore any candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge in this area also. Key responsibilities will include: Responsible for the provision and management of strategic and day to day Operational Estates building and engineering maintenance services for multiple sites; Comprehensively support the needs of patients, visitors, and staff ensuring the environment is presentable and the capacity for patients is not affected; Provide professional leadership, management and support to the Estates Maintenance Managers, and Compliance, Contracts & Support Manager, as part of the senior leadership within EFCD; Line Manager to Estates Maintenance Managers and operational staff; Provide expert specialist and professional building and engineering expertise as the subject matter expert to estates staff, capital projects, senior managers, directors and external companies and negotiate as required with suppliers and contractors; Deputise for Directors within the Estates team when required for all aspects related to Estates Operations or other nominated issues including attending meetings and compiling reports; Manage and be accountable for the performance of the Operational Estates function including Planned Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Contract management and all aspects of Compliance; Deal with discrepancies, technical, financial, or poor performance as necessary in accordance with Trust policies; The ideal candidate will have: Demonstration of relevant engineering, construction and/ or engineering building services training; Professional knowledge acquired through a Building Services; engineering degree or equivalent + specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses and experience to masters level equivalent; Specialist training, such as that required to hold the position of Authorised/Responsible Person and/or Senior Operational Manager , under the Department of Health s Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00: Policies and principles of healthcare engineering; Considerable previous experience at a senior level in the engineering and/or building construction industry including site supervision of contractors and in-house teams, working to complex programmes and delivery schedules; Significant operational management experience in a healthcare or similar complex estate environment; Understanding of best practice strategies and methodologies for effective asset management, including PPM. If you are interested in the role, please contact Donna Larder on or send your to
May 05, 2024
Contractor
Finegreen are currently supporting a large NHS Trust in the appointment of a senior Estates professional for a period of 6 to 12 months. This role will focus specifically on Hard FM Estates; therefore any candidate must be from a Hard Services background i.e. Engineering, Building Services qualified. The role will also have a focus on putting key contracts for these services in place for the Trust, therefore any candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge in this area also. Key responsibilities will include: Responsible for the provision and management of strategic and day to day Operational Estates building and engineering maintenance services for multiple sites; Comprehensively support the needs of patients, visitors, and staff ensuring the environment is presentable and the capacity for patients is not affected; Provide professional leadership, management and support to the Estates Maintenance Managers, and Compliance, Contracts & Support Manager, as part of the senior leadership within EFCD; Line Manager to Estates Maintenance Managers and operational staff; Provide expert specialist and professional building and engineering expertise as the subject matter expert to estates staff, capital projects, senior managers, directors and external companies and negotiate as required with suppliers and contractors; Deputise for Directors within the Estates team when required for all aspects related to Estates Operations or other nominated issues including attending meetings and compiling reports; Manage and be accountable for the performance of the Operational Estates function including Planned Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Contract management and all aspects of Compliance; Deal with discrepancies, technical, financial, or poor performance as necessary in accordance with Trust policies; The ideal candidate will have: Demonstration of relevant engineering, construction and/ or engineering building services training; Professional knowledge acquired through a Building Services; engineering degree or equivalent + specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses and experience to masters level equivalent; Specialist training, such as that required to hold the position of Authorised/Responsible Person and/or Senior Operational Manager , under the Department of Health s Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00: Policies and principles of healthcare engineering; Considerable previous experience at a senior level in the engineering and/or building construction industry including site supervision of contractors and in-house teams, working to complex programmes and delivery schedules; Significant operational management experience in a healthcare or similar complex estate environment; Understanding of best practice strategies and methodologies for effective asset management, including PPM. If you are interested in the role, please contact Donna Larder on or send your to
Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities 12 months FTC Hertfordshire Our client is currently recruiting for a Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities to join their NHS team on a 12 month FTC. The role will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of an effective estate strategy together with providing the professional leadership and operational management across their portfolio. Key Responsibilities of the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities; Lead the Estates and Facilities team and to manage, motivate and develop staff so as the maintain the highest level of staff morale Deliver effective appraisals and personal development plans for all staff in line with best practice Lead on performance management, recruitment and development of the Estates and Facilities staff, and managing disciplinary and capability issues Responsible for keeping land and property in good repair, maintaining backlog maintenance risk register whilst creating and maintaining a safe, suitable and attractive environment Accountable for all aspects of design, project management, procurement delivery and commissioning of capital development projects Responsible for the strategic development, business planning, operational delivery, performance standards and regulatory compliance of facilities and environment services Interpret and comply with relevant legislation, regulation and best practice guidance Accountable for all financial, contract, business and performance aspects Essential criteria of the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities; Relevant professional qualification and expertise gained within the field Experience at either Director/Deputy Director level or Senior Manage in either a public or private sector organisation Successfully manage a large scale complex NHS environment Full UK Driving licence and DBS For more infromation regarding this role please contact our Derby Office Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
May 05, 2024
Contractor
Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities 12 months FTC Hertfordshire Our client is currently recruiting for a Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities to join their NHS team on a 12 month FTC. The role will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of an effective estate strategy together with providing the professional leadership and operational management across their portfolio. Key Responsibilities of the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities; Lead the Estates and Facilities team and to manage, motivate and develop staff so as the maintain the highest level of staff morale Deliver effective appraisals and personal development plans for all staff in line with best practice Lead on performance management, recruitment and development of the Estates and Facilities staff, and managing disciplinary and capability issues Responsible for keeping land and property in good repair, maintaining backlog maintenance risk register whilst creating and maintaining a safe, suitable and attractive environment Accountable for all aspects of design, project management, procurement delivery and commissioning of capital development projects Responsible for the strategic development, business planning, operational delivery, performance standards and regulatory compliance of facilities and environment services Interpret and comply with relevant legislation, regulation and best practice guidance Accountable for all financial, contract, business and performance aspects Essential criteria of the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities; Relevant professional qualification and expertise gained within the field Experience at either Director/Deputy Director level or Senior Manage in either a public or private sector organisation Successfully manage a large scale complex NHS environment Full UK Driving licence and DBS For more infromation regarding this role please contact our Derby Office Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Land & Planning Director East Anglia Executive Level Salary + Bonus + Package We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Land and Planning Director to join our client, one of the country's most successful Housing Developers. They are multi-award-winning business with a reputation for providing fantastic training, development and progression. As Land and Planning Director, you will play a pivotal role in the growth and success of the organisation by driving land acquisition and assisting in partnerships to support the Regional Business Plan, all whilst ensuring the company's commercial interests are at the forefront of everything that you do. You will maintain a robust understanding of land contracts and the planning process, alongside a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects relating to land acquisition and development. You will have a proven track record in strategic planning and early project stage delivery including actively managing appraisals to ensure schemes are financially viable and robust prior to acquisition. Land & Planning Director Experience: Degree-qualified and ideal property-related Experienced Land Manager/Head of land with 10 years + experience in this field looking for next step up. Background of delivering land projects from early stages to planning approval. Currently working for either a national residential developer or house builder Detailed understanding of the planning application and appeals process. A strong network of contacts in the land agency world. Patch experience of East Anglia Region. Determined, hungry and ambitious. Any knowledge Partnerships highly desirable Land & Planning Director Salary: Our client offers above market rate salary, bonus and generous car allowance. If you have the right background and experience and are looking for an exciting next step in your career, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Land & Planning Director East Anglia Executive Level Salary + Bonus + Package We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Land and Planning Director to join our client, one of the country's most successful Housing Developers. They are multi-award-winning business with a reputation for providing fantastic training, development and progression. As Land and Planning Director, you will play a pivotal role in the growth and success of the organisation by driving land acquisition and assisting in partnerships to support the Regional Business Plan, all whilst ensuring the company's commercial interests are at the forefront of everything that you do. You will maintain a robust understanding of land contracts and the planning process, alongside a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects relating to land acquisition and development. You will have a proven track record in strategic planning and early project stage delivery including actively managing appraisals to ensure schemes are financially viable and robust prior to acquisition. Land & Planning Director Experience: Degree-qualified and ideal property-related Experienced Land Manager/Head of land with 10 years + experience in this field looking for next step up. Background of delivering land projects from early stages to planning approval. Currently working for either a national residential developer or house builder Detailed understanding of the planning application and appeals process. A strong network of contacts in the land agency world. Patch experience of East Anglia Region. Determined, hungry and ambitious. Any knowledge Partnerships highly desirable Land & Planning Director Salary: Our client offers above market rate salary, bonus and generous car allowance. If you have the right background and experience and are looking for an exciting next step in your career, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Estate Agent Senior Negotiator / Lister RARELY SEEN WITHIN THE ESTATE AGENCY INDUSTRY - This position is being offered with a GUARANTEED ONE YEAR SALARY OF 40,000. Thereafter, you will then be offered an impressive basic salary of 30,000 plus commission. Do you want to also work every other Saturday? Estate Agent Senior Negotiator / Lister A high flying, talented all round Estate Agent is required so if you are an existing Estate Agent we would love to hear from you. Estate Agent Senior Negotiator / Lister As an independent business, all ideas are heard, and talent is nurtured to provide scope for future progression and promotion internally. Estate Agent Senior Negotiator / Lister Day to day you will be working as part of a team to ensure your clients get the results that they have employed you for, whilst working closely with the Director to achieve the branch target and objectives. Estate Agent Senior Negotiator / Lister One year salary guarantee of 40,000. Thereafter, an impressive basic salary of 30,000 plus commission with 50,000 to 60,000 on target earnings. Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents hits 17 years of successful trading. A milestone to be proud of Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents is a "Specialist Estate Agency Recruitment Service" dealing with the placement of Estate Agents and Letting Agents into permanent positions within the Residential Estate Agency Property sector. We cover all specialities of recruitment within the residential property sector to include Residential Sales, Residential Lettings, Property Management, Block Management, Inventory Clerks, RICS Chartered Surveyors, Land and New Homes, CeMAP qualified Estate Agency Financial Services Consultants / Mortgage Advisors, Protection Advisors, Secretarial / Administration. Visit Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents website for online Estate Agency vacancies. Find Steve King on LinkedIn.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Estate Agent Senior Negotiator / Lister RARELY SEEN WITHIN THE ESTATE AGENCY INDUSTRY - This position is being offered with a GUARANTEED ONE YEAR SALARY OF 40,000. Thereafter, you will then be offered an impressive basic salary of 30,000 plus commission. Do you want to also work every other Saturday? Estate Agent Senior Negotiator / Lister A high flying, talented all round Estate Agent is required so if you are an existing Estate Agent we would love to hear from you. Estate Agent Senior Negotiator / Lister As an independent business, all ideas are heard, and talent is nurtured to provide scope for future progression and promotion internally. Estate Agent Senior Negotiator / Lister Day to day you will be working as part of a team to ensure your clients get the results that they have employed you for, whilst working closely with the Director to achieve the branch target and objectives. Estate Agent Senior Negotiator / Lister One year salary guarantee of 40,000. Thereafter, an impressive basic salary of 30,000 plus commission with 50,000 to 60,000 on target earnings. Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents hits 17 years of successful trading. A milestone to be proud of Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents is a "Specialist Estate Agency Recruitment Service" dealing with the placement of Estate Agents and Letting Agents into permanent positions within the Residential Estate Agency Property sector. We cover all specialities of recruitment within the residential property sector to include Residential Sales, Residential Lettings, Property Management, Block Management, Inventory Clerks, RICS Chartered Surveyors, Land and New Homes, CeMAP qualified Estate Agency Financial Services Consultants / Mortgage Advisors, Protection Advisors, Secretarial / Administration. Visit Kings Permanent Recruitment for Estate Agents website for online Estate Agency vacancies. Find Steve King on LinkedIn.
The salary range for this key leadership opportunity is £96,432- £119,552 per annum. Travel around the county to meet with your colleagues, services, school leaders and other partners across the education system will be required. Agile working is supported meaning you can work however, whenever, and wherever suits you best around requirements to physically attend a Surrey location. Here in Surrey we are working hard to make our county a uniquely special place where everyone has a great start in life and can benefit from education, skills and employment opportunities that support them to succeed and thrive. It is our ambition to build an economy that is strong, vibrant and successful so that Surrey is a great place to live, work, and learn, where communities feel supported, and people are enabled to support each other. We are seeking to appoint a permanent Director of Education and Lifelong Learning who will help us to deliver against our ambitions. Reporting directly to Rachael Wardell - Executive Director for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, this role is a key leadership role in the directorate. We are looking for an inclusive and compassionate leader, focused on great outcomes for children and adult learners; someone that can create and enable a collaborative, open, and trusting environment in which collaboration with schools and other educational settings is a given and where innovation, creativity, and inventiveness can flourish. The Role As our Director of Education and Lifelong Learning, you'll shape strategic initiatives that enhance educational and broader outcomes for children, young people, and adult learners across Surrey. Your collaborative leadership will drive innovation and efficiency in a challenging financial landscape and will support key activity across the whole directorate and with external partners meaning you will work closely with other senior leaders across children's services to improve outcomes. This role will: Champion Inclusive Education - helping to shape and deliver strategic initiatives for children with additional educational needs. Focus on Lifelong Learning - developing and implementing a comprehensive lifelong learning strategy to facilitate skills advancement and educational opportunities. Promote Excellence - fostering collaboration with educational stakeholders to define and uphold education excellence in response to evolving policies. Ensure Statutory Compliance and Collaboration - working closely with the Executive Director of Children, Families and Lifelong Learning to ensure statutory obligations are met and collaborating on educational initiatives. Focus on School Improvement activity- leading efforts to enhance school systems, empowering them to deliver high-quality, inclusive learning experiences and outcomes. Provide Professional Leadership - engaging locally, regionally, and nationally to cultivate partnerships and innovative approaches for improved educational and broader outcomes for all learners and their families. Champion Community Wellbeing - providing leadership across adult and community learning provisions to promote essential skills development, community wellbeing and cost-effective service provision. Build organisational capacity - responding to inspections, legislative changes, and national policy shifts, fostering continuous improvement. This role is integral to the Council responding to ongoing challenges as we seek to reduce inequalities for our learners and improve outcomes right across the County so that no one is left behind. You will draw on all available resources, plus the capacity and capabilities of our partners, communities, and residents to bring about positive change and achieve lasting impact. Who we are looking for We are looking for an experienced senior leader with real management grip and leadership drive and a boundless enthusiasm for achieving better outcomes. You will have substantial experience of having led educational services and improvement work on a quest for genuine inclusion for all learners; this could be from a local authority environment or more broadly across the education sector. Your experience of working in large and complex environments will support your transition into this busy and significant position, where you will showcase your ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across the county. Key dates: The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 19th of May 2024. Longlisting for this role is planned for W/C 20th May 2024. Technical interviews are planned for W/C 27th May 2024 and will likely be undertaken virtually. Shortlisting is planned for end of W/C 27th May 2024 Final Assessment is planned for Friday 7th June and will be held face to face at our Woodhatch office based in Reigate. Should you be successful at the assessment on the 7th of June 2024 there will be a requirement to meet with our new Chief Executive prior to a final interview with members. If there are any changes to process dates these will be shared at the earliest opportunity to allow for adequate planning. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:? The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application. The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form. Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.? We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.?
May 05, 2024
Full time
The salary range for this key leadership opportunity is £96,432- £119,552 per annum. Travel around the county to meet with your colleagues, services, school leaders and other partners across the education system will be required. Agile working is supported meaning you can work however, whenever, and wherever suits you best around requirements to physically attend a Surrey location. Here in Surrey we are working hard to make our county a uniquely special place where everyone has a great start in life and can benefit from education, skills and employment opportunities that support them to succeed and thrive. It is our ambition to build an economy that is strong, vibrant and successful so that Surrey is a great place to live, work, and learn, where communities feel supported, and people are enabled to support each other. We are seeking to appoint a permanent Director of Education and Lifelong Learning who will help us to deliver against our ambitions. Reporting directly to Rachael Wardell - Executive Director for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, this role is a key leadership role in the directorate. We are looking for an inclusive and compassionate leader, focused on great outcomes for children and adult learners; someone that can create and enable a collaborative, open, and trusting environment in which collaboration with schools and other educational settings is a given and where innovation, creativity, and inventiveness can flourish. The Role As our Director of Education and Lifelong Learning, you'll shape strategic initiatives that enhance educational and broader outcomes for children, young people, and adult learners across Surrey. Your collaborative leadership will drive innovation and efficiency in a challenging financial landscape and will support key activity across the whole directorate and with external partners meaning you will work closely with other senior leaders across children's services to improve outcomes. This role will: Champion Inclusive Education - helping to shape and deliver strategic initiatives for children with additional educational needs. Focus on Lifelong Learning - developing and implementing a comprehensive lifelong learning strategy to facilitate skills advancement and educational opportunities. Promote Excellence - fostering collaboration with educational stakeholders to define and uphold education excellence in response to evolving policies. Ensure Statutory Compliance and Collaboration - working closely with the Executive Director of Children, Families and Lifelong Learning to ensure statutory obligations are met and collaborating on educational initiatives. Focus on School Improvement activity- leading efforts to enhance school systems, empowering them to deliver high-quality, inclusive learning experiences and outcomes. Provide Professional Leadership - engaging locally, regionally, and nationally to cultivate partnerships and innovative approaches for improved educational and broader outcomes for all learners and their families. Champion Community Wellbeing - providing leadership across adult and community learning provisions to promote essential skills development, community wellbeing and cost-effective service provision. Build organisational capacity - responding to inspections, legislative changes, and national policy shifts, fostering continuous improvement. This role is integral to the Council responding to ongoing challenges as we seek to reduce inequalities for our learners and improve outcomes right across the County so that no one is left behind. You will draw on all available resources, plus the capacity and capabilities of our partners, communities, and residents to bring about positive change and achieve lasting impact. Who we are looking for We are looking for an experienced senior leader with real management grip and leadership drive and a boundless enthusiasm for achieving better outcomes. You will have substantial experience of having led educational services and improvement work on a quest for genuine inclusion for all learners; this could be from a local authority environment or more broadly across the education sector. Your experience of working in large and complex environments will support your transition into this busy and significant position, where you will showcase your ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across the county. Key dates: The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 19th of May 2024. Longlisting for this role is planned for W/C 20th May 2024. Technical interviews are planned for W/C 27th May 2024 and will likely be undertaken virtually. Shortlisting is planned for end of W/C 27th May 2024 Final Assessment is planned for Friday 7th June and will be held face to face at our Woodhatch office based in Reigate. Should you be successful at the assessment on the 7th of June 2024 there will be a requirement to meet with our new Chief Executive prior to a final interview with members. If there are any changes to process dates these will be shared at the earliest opportunity to allow for adequate planning. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:? The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application. The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form. Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.? We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.?
Department: Investment Group Reports to: Investment Director Grade and Salary: £57,900- £69,400 Contract: Full time; Permanent Location: Hybrid: London (Chancery Lane) and homeworking The opportunity: We have a unique opportunity to accelerate your career in Social Impact Investment through Better Society Capital's Investment Manager Development Programme. Whilst playing a key role as part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will develop your impact investment management skills, knowledge of social issues and your strategic and design thinking in order to help solve some of the UK's most entrenched social issues. This is an exciting time to join BSC as we refresh our strategy for 2025-30, building upon what we have learnt since we started our impact investing journey in 2012. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and are driven by transforming the way mainstream financial markets help deliver deep and lasting impact on people in the UK. If you are someone who shares our passion to improve people's lives, and who is enthusiastic about designing and developing creative solutions to complex problems, we would love to hear from you. What you will do: Support the development of new investment opportunities, including: Helping identify social issues or market needs where social impact investment can help support a solution in our market systems (social property, social lending, impact venture and social outcomes contracts); Helping develop creative and innovative solutions to these identified social issues including building collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders including investors, charities and government. Lead prospective investments through our investment process across our market systems, including: Project and relationship management, including supporting pipeline development and tracking; Undertaking detailed investment analysis, including of the market, the prospective investee, and the financial, social impact and systems change cases; Supporting the structuring of prospective investments; Preparing and presenting investment recommendations to our Investment Committee; Helping negotiate legal documents and close transactions. This will likely involve specialising in one market system for a period of time. Manage a number of our existing portfolio investments, including: Working with the fund managers to evaluate and manage their financial and social performance; Supporting and co-ordinating fund manager reporting to enable us to assess the contribution of the investments to our systems change, impact and financial goals across our portfolio and in the relevant market system Supporting the design and undertaking of analysis on impact and financial performance across portfolios of investments, including across market systems Systems change agent Supporting the development and delivery of key strategic projects in BSC's market system, moving towards leadership of strands depending on experience and learning over time Managing relationships with and help the long-term business development of Fund managers, in partnership with our Investment Network team. Supporting our engagement work with investors and with charities and social enterprises to deliver on our market system goals, in partnership with our Engagement and Communications team. Team and approach Helping to build a world class social impact investment team and approach at Better Society Capital, including through acting as a champion for part of our investment management approach or being part of a working to deliver a strategic priority. Contributing to organisation-wide initiatives that help us deliver our mission such as working groups to improve the way we work or how we engage with certain stakeholders. What you will bring: Skills, Abilities and Attributes Structured thinker - able to deal with complexity and uncertainty Innovative, creative and strategic approach to problem solving Solves problems with multiple stakeholders in an open and empathetic way Collegial team player - Flexible and willing to work with and contribute to a team Self-starter - able to work under own initiative and source new opportunities Relationship management - excellent interpersonal skills and able to build relationships at all levels A confident and effective communicator when writing and speaking Hunger for continued learning and development, including developing others Embody Big Society Capital core values: Purposeful -We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact. Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate. And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn. Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do. We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration. We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring. Experience Experience (essential) A passion and demonstrable commitment to improving lives in the UK Experience of undertaking and communicating detailed analysis of complex problems Experience developing solutions to complex problems Work experience that faces the financial, social or public sector Proven relationship building and influencing skills Experience (desirable) Work experience in social impact investment Proven project management skills Knowledge of housing or real estate, venture investment, social outcomes contracts or lending Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Other terms Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Chancery Lane area of London, accessible to a number of public transport links. Our current approach allows colleagues to spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal goals, as we continue to adapt to the changing needs of our diverse workforce. Right to work: for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK, Better Society Capital may consider visa sponsorship Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+; racialised; disabled; under-served communities) We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch with Nica Gordon (People and Talent Officer) at How to apply: Please apply by 9am on Monday 20 May 2023 by clicking the apply button The application platform you will be redirected to is a platform designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. You will be asked some work-based questions which are reviewed anonymously by the hiring panel. Please note, while you will upload your CV, it will not be viewed by panel members at this stage, so we ask that you give full consideration to each answer. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an initial telephone interview for all candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your Applied application whether this applies to you. If you have any questions about the position before making an application, we invite you to a virtual Open Hour with Drew Ritchie (Investment Director) and Nica Gordon (People and Talent Officer) at 13 May 2024 at 2pm . click apply for full job details
May 05, 2024
Full time
Department: Investment Group Reports to: Investment Director Grade and Salary: £57,900- £69,400 Contract: Full time; Permanent Location: Hybrid: London (Chancery Lane) and homeworking The opportunity: We have a unique opportunity to accelerate your career in Social Impact Investment through Better Society Capital's Investment Manager Development Programme. Whilst playing a key role as part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will develop your impact investment management skills, knowledge of social issues and your strategic and design thinking in order to help solve some of the UK's most entrenched social issues. This is an exciting time to join BSC as we refresh our strategy for 2025-30, building upon what we have learnt since we started our impact investing journey in 2012. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and are driven by transforming the way mainstream financial markets help deliver deep and lasting impact on people in the UK. If you are someone who shares our passion to improve people's lives, and who is enthusiastic about designing and developing creative solutions to complex problems, we would love to hear from you. What you will do: Support the development of new investment opportunities, including: Helping identify social issues or market needs where social impact investment can help support a solution in our market systems (social property, social lending, impact venture and social outcomes contracts); Helping develop creative and innovative solutions to these identified social issues including building collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders including investors, charities and government. Lead prospective investments through our investment process across our market systems, including: Project and relationship management, including supporting pipeline development and tracking; Undertaking detailed investment analysis, including of the market, the prospective investee, and the financial, social impact and systems change cases; Supporting the structuring of prospective investments; Preparing and presenting investment recommendations to our Investment Committee; Helping negotiate legal documents and close transactions. This will likely involve specialising in one market system for a period of time. Manage a number of our existing portfolio investments, including: Working with the fund managers to evaluate and manage their financial and social performance; Supporting and co-ordinating fund manager reporting to enable us to assess the contribution of the investments to our systems change, impact and financial goals across our portfolio and in the relevant market system Supporting the design and undertaking of analysis on impact and financial performance across portfolios of investments, including across market systems Systems change agent Supporting the development and delivery of key strategic projects in BSC's market system, moving towards leadership of strands depending on experience and learning over time Managing relationships with and help the long-term business development of Fund managers, in partnership with our Investment Network team. Supporting our engagement work with investors and with charities and social enterprises to deliver on our market system goals, in partnership with our Engagement and Communications team. Team and approach Helping to build a world class social impact investment team and approach at Better Society Capital, including through acting as a champion for part of our investment management approach or being part of a working to deliver a strategic priority. Contributing to organisation-wide initiatives that help us deliver our mission such as working groups to improve the way we work or how we engage with certain stakeholders. What you will bring: Skills, Abilities and Attributes Structured thinker - able to deal with complexity and uncertainty Innovative, creative and strategic approach to problem solving Solves problems with multiple stakeholders in an open and empathetic way Collegial team player - Flexible and willing to work with and contribute to a team Self-starter - able to work under own initiative and source new opportunities Relationship management - excellent interpersonal skills and able to build relationships at all levels A confident and effective communicator when writing and speaking Hunger for continued learning and development, including developing others Embody Big Society Capital core values: Purposeful -We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact. Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate. And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn. Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do. We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration. We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring. Experience Experience (essential) A passion and demonstrable commitment to improving lives in the UK Experience of undertaking and communicating detailed analysis of complex problems Experience developing solutions to complex problems Work experience that faces the financial, social or public sector Proven relationship building and influencing skills Experience (desirable) Work experience in social impact investment Proven project management skills Knowledge of housing or real estate, venture investment, social outcomes contracts or lending Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Other terms Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Chancery Lane area of London, accessible to a number of public transport links. Our current approach allows colleagues to spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal goals, as we continue to adapt to the changing needs of our diverse workforce. Right to work: for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK, Better Society Capital may consider visa sponsorship Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+; racialised; disabled; under-served communities) We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch with Nica Gordon (People and Talent Officer) at How to apply: Please apply by 9am on Monday 20 May 2023 by clicking the apply button The application platform you will be redirected to is a platform designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. You will be asked some work-based questions which are reviewed anonymously by the hiring panel. Please note, while you will upload your CV, it will not be viewed by panel members at this stage, so we ask that you give full consideration to each answer. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an initial telephone interview for all candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your Applied application whether this applies to you. If you have any questions about the position before making an application, we invite you to a virtual Open Hour with Drew Ritchie (Investment Director) and Nica Gordon (People and Talent Officer) at 13 May 2024 at 2pm . click apply for full job details
Quantity Surveyor Hertfordshire 50K - 60K + package Repairs & Maintenance Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Hertfordshire area that are looking for a brand new Quantity Surveyor to join their team. You will be carrying out tasks such as being responsible for individual contractor accounts and regular reports and analysis. You will also provide commercial insight and support to ensure financial efficiency is achieved. You will play a key role in budget management. You will be reviewing applications for payments, as well as creation of weekly and monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director as required. The Role: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following; Prepare and dispatch tender packages to subcontractors Set up job files and all necessary records Collate subcontractor tenders and in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award subcontracts In conjunction with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, check and approve subcontractor claims for payment Liaise with subcontractors to resolve queries Assess and cost variations to contract Update and maintain records Assist with contract valuations Assist with monthly cost/value reconciliations To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes: Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side) Understanding of NHF and other bespoke schedule of rate based contracts. Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline. Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation. If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Quantity Surveyor Hertfordshire 50K - 60K + package Repairs & Maintenance Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Hertfordshire area that are looking for a brand new Quantity Surveyor to join their team. You will be carrying out tasks such as being responsible for individual contractor accounts and regular reports and analysis. You will also provide commercial insight and support to ensure financial efficiency is achieved. You will play a key role in budget management. You will be reviewing applications for payments, as well as creation of weekly and monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director as required. The Role: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following; Prepare and dispatch tender packages to subcontractors Set up job files and all necessary records Collate subcontractor tenders and in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award subcontracts In conjunction with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, check and approve subcontractor claims for payment Liaise with subcontractors to resolve queries Assess and cost variations to contract Update and maintain records Assist with contract valuations Assist with monthly cost/value reconciliations To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes: Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side) Understanding of NHF and other bespoke schedule of rate based contracts. Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline. Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation. If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE uniquely positioned to provide a complete set of services to corporate occupiers of commercial real estate across EMEA. GWS is redefining 'workplace' because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, quality, brand - the workplace contributes to business results, whether it's an office, a retail outlet, a laboratory, a data center, a manufacturing environment or a virtual location Job Title: Head of Projects CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting a Head of Projects to join the team located in London. Purpose Of The Job Own and deliver the business unit project plan, developing and leading their teams in the safe delivery of projects ensuring sufficient training and development of talent. Have overall responsibility for generating a sales pipeline to deliver revenue to the BU and projects are secured and delivered on time and within the financial requirements and margins as specified by the business. Building external relationships with clients and supply partners to deliver major projects Ensure that all projects adhere and are managed to commercial agreements / contracts compliant with statutory regulations, are QHSE compliant and meet technical industry standards. Key Responsibilities Ensure the safe delivery of projects through the management of risk and competence Recruit and retain talent for the present delivery and future growth of projects. Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities. Deliver contractual commitments on secured projects. Ensure projects are delivered on all maintenance contracts. Complete projects in line with local playbooks on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties. Identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with each and every project. Maximise profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractor services. Plan and develop long term opportunities by creating a pipeline of opportunities. Liaise with colleagues managers to determine and identify project opportunities. Create case studies to promote business and host key decision makers on show site tours. Develop and manage all bids, tenders and proposals. Responsible for generating and securing new sales to exceed the annual financial plan. Seek out opportunities to generate projects through innovation and different technologies. Lead the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings. Identify and win project through effective relationships. Deliver supportive business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other applications as appropriate. Promote and maintain the core values of CBRE. Support development of team members 19. Contribute to Business unit strategy development Delivery wider strategy and new process delivery across projects business ensuring compliance with projects business governance. Manage Business unit forecast Manage people issues and underperformance Negotiate contractual obligations and disputes upstream and downstream Chair monthly and ad hoc project review meetings covering all aspects of Health & Safety / CDM Legislation and requirements. Accountabilities Accountability to the Business Unit Leader (directly) and Divisional Project Director (indirectly) Generation of project opportunities by building strong effective working relationships with our customers and site teams. Full P & L responsibility for Business Unit Accountable as line manager for others. Compliance with CBRE management policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with CBRE health and safety policy and process whilst ensuring that they are effectively implemented across both CBRE and its subcontractor's activities. These are to be regularly audited and reviewed. Person Specification & Education Recognised technical qualification in Construction, Mechanical or Electrical or similar (desirable) Degree level qualification in Project Management (desirable) Training Degree level qualification within project management, construction management or equivalent (desirable) Business standard of written and verbal literacy and numeracy APM certified (desirable) Prince 2 certified (desirable) CDM regulations SMSTS certified Nebosh certified CSCS card holder Experience Proven track record safely delivering exceptional projects in either an M&E, FM, construction, or critical environments. Experience of developing new project opportunities Proven experience of running a P&L Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team Experience of creating, presenting and managing on bids, tenders and proposals. Aptitudes Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Ability to influence An excellent relationship builder Ability to inspire confidence Challenge status quo Highly motivated and self-aware Highly organised with attention to detail Results focused Innovative Excellent motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity
May 05, 2024
Full time
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE uniquely positioned to provide a complete set of services to corporate occupiers of commercial real estate across EMEA. GWS is redefining 'workplace' because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, quality, brand - the workplace contributes to business results, whether it's an office, a retail outlet, a laboratory, a data center, a manufacturing environment or a virtual location Job Title: Head of Projects CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting a Head of Projects to join the team located in London. Purpose Of The Job Own and deliver the business unit project plan, developing and leading their teams in the safe delivery of projects ensuring sufficient training and development of talent. Have overall responsibility for generating a sales pipeline to deliver revenue to the BU and projects are secured and delivered on time and within the financial requirements and margins as specified by the business. Building external relationships with clients and supply partners to deliver major projects Ensure that all projects adhere and are managed to commercial agreements / contracts compliant with statutory regulations, are QHSE compliant and meet technical industry standards. Key Responsibilities Ensure the safe delivery of projects through the management of risk and competence Recruit and retain talent for the present delivery and future growth of projects. Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities. Deliver contractual commitments on secured projects. Ensure projects are delivered on all maintenance contracts. Complete projects in line with local playbooks on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties. Identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with each and every project. Maximise profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractor services. Plan and develop long term opportunities by creating a pipeline of opportunities. Liaise with colleagues managers to determine and identify project opportunities. Create case studies to promote business and host key decision makers on show site tours. Develop and manage all bids, tenders and proposals. Responsible for generating and securing new sales to exceed the annual financial plan. Seek out opportunities to generate projects through innovation and different technologies. Lead the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings. Identify and win project through effective relationships. Deliver supportive business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other applications as appropriate. Promote and maintain the core values of CBRE. Support development of team members 19. Contribute to Business unit strategy development Delivery wider strategy and new process delivery across projects business ensuring compliance with projects business governance. Manage Business unit forecast Manage people issues and underperformance Negotiate contractual obligations and disputes upstream and downstream Chair monthly and ad hoc project review meetings covering all aspects of Health & Safety / CDM Legislation and requirements. Accountabilities Accountability to the Business Unit Leader (directly) and Divisional Project Director (indirectly) Generation of project opportunities by building strong effective working relationships with our customers and site teams. Full P & L responsibility for Business Unit Accountable as line manager for others. Compliance with CBRE management policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with CBRE health and safety policy and process whilst ensuring that they are effectively implemented across both CBRE and its subcontractor's activities. These are to be regularly audited and reviewed. Person Specification & Education Recognised technical qualification in Construction, Mechanical or Electrical or similar (desirable) Degree level qualification in Project Management (desirable) Training Degree level qualification within project management, construction management or equivalent (desirable) Business standard of written and verbal literacy and numeracy APM certified (desirable) Prince 2 certified (desirable) CDM regulations SMSTS certified Nebosh certified CSCS card holder Experience Proven track record safely delivering exceptional projects in either an M&E, FM, construction, or critical environments. Experience of developing new project opportunities Proven experience of running a P&L Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team Experience of creating, presenting and managing on bids, tenders and proposals. Aptitudes Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Ability to influence An excellent relationship builder Ability to inspire confidence Challenge status quo Highly motivated and self-aware Highly organised with attention to detail Results focused Innovative Excellent motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity
Global Director of Asset and Capital Planning Location: London Kings X Salary: Competitive + bonus + 26 days holiday + PMI + Free breakfast/lunch/dinner As the Director - Asset Management and Capital Planning, you will lead a team to manage a portfolio of physical assets (heat pumps to curtain walls) across a technical office portfolio covering c14m SqFt in the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You'll create robust financial plans for the replacement of assets at the end of their useful life and for their appropriate maintenance in service. You'll introduce novel finance techniques (including off balance sheet arrangements) to achieve best value for money in the prevailing context. You'll have regard to sustainability, the productivity of highly skilled knowledge workers, and portfolio level optimisation when devising your strategy. This job is part of the Operations Management function, which is responsible for delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers through the application of our expertise and other competitive advantages. Responsibilities Run an asset management operation that considers the age, condition, capability, operational purpose and performance of assets across a portfolio. Devise and deliver robust financial plans, including the implementation of bespoke 'as-a-service' products where appropriate. Lead a team of skilled engineers and data analysts, developing their capability and future potential. Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. Apply programme management techniques to deliver your objectives on time, within specified buget, and within an agreed risk profile. Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence. Our Global portfolio spans from California In the West to the UAE in the East and from Finland in the North to South Africa. You'll lead a team based in multiple time zones and you'll need to plan your time so that you're available to them and to our clients. For the same reason, you'll need to undertake trans-Atlantic approximately twice a year where budgetary constraints allow, and within your base region (EMEA or USA) more frequently. What success looks like You'll understand the SLAs and KPIs you're responsible for and how you and your team are going to achieve them. You'll track progress closely, and propose interventions to improve effectiveness when performance deviates from forecast. You'll help our client understand how their objectives interact with one another and how they can make best use of available resources, money, and available technology and techniques to achieve them. You'll consider the motivations and pressures that influence team and client behaviors, and you'll design solutions to enhance everyone's productivity and effectiveness. Your expertise and service orientation will help you to reach realistic and mutually beneficial understandings. You'll understand the theoretical underpinnings of an effective asset management and capital planning strategy, and will use your creativity to design and implement ways of delivering it. You'll focus on delivering the best possible effect within the constraints you encounter. Your team will understand their individual deliverables and how they contribute to overall performance. You will grow the capability of your team and plan for succession. Your team will include 2 to 3 engineers and data scientists, and you'll own important working relationships with many client teams. As well as leading your team, you'll be a key advisor to the Global Technical Services Director as well as other members of the global executive team. You'll be expected to contribute to the professional development of your team members as well as other people across the account.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Global Director of Asset and Capital Planning Location: London Kings X Salary: Competitive + bonus + 26 days holiday + PMI + Free breakfast/lunch/dinner As the Director - Asset Management and Capital Planning, you will lead a team to manage a portfolio of physical assets (heat pumps to curtain walls) across a technical office portfolio covering c14m SqFt in the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You'll create robust financial plans for the replacement of assets at the end of their useful life and for their appropriate maintenance in service. You'll introduce novel finance techniques (including off balance sheet arrangements) to achieve best value for money in the prevailing context. You'll have regard to sustainability, the productivity of highly skilled knowledge workers, and portfolio level optimisation when devising your strategy. This job is part of the Operations Management function, which is responsible for delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers through the application of our expertise and other competitive advantages. Responsibilities Run an asset management operation that considers the age, condition, capability, operational purpose and performance of assets across a portfolio. Devise and deliver robust financial plans, including the implementation of bespoke 'as-a-service' products where appropriate. Lead a team of skilled engineers and data analysts, developing their capability and future potential. Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. Apply programme management techniques to deliver your objectives on time, within specified buget, and within an agreed risk profile. Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence. Our Global portfolio spans from California In the West to the UAE in the East and from Finland in the North to South Africa. You'll lead a team based in multiple time zones and you'll need to plan your time so that you're available to them and to our clients. For the same reason, you'll need to undertake trans-Atlantic approximately twice a year where budgetary constraints allow, and within your base region (EMEA or USA) more frequently. What success looks like You'll understand the SLAs and KPIs you're responsible for and how you and your team are going to achieve them. You'll track progress closely, and propose interventions to improve effectiveness when performance deviates from forecast. You'll help our client understand how their objectives interact with one another and how they can make best use of available resources, money, and available technology and techniques to achieve them. You'll consider the motivations and pressures that influence team and client behaviors, and you'll design solutions to enhance everyone's productivity and effectiveness. Your expertise and service orientation will help you to reach realistic and mutually beneficial understandings. You'll understand the theoretical underpinnings of an effective asset management and capital planning strategy, and will use your creativity to design and implement ways of delivering it. You'll focus on delivering the best possible effect within the constraints you encounter. Your team will understand their individual deliverables and how they contribute to overall performance. You will grow the capability of your team and plan for succession. Your team will include 2 to 3 engineers and data scientists, and you'll own important working relationships with many client teams. As well as leading your team, you'll be a key advisor to the Global Technical Services Director as well as other members of the global executive team. You'll be expected to contribute to the professional development of your team members as well as other people across the account.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? We're seeking a dedicated Homelessness Complaints Officer to join our dynamic team in Hackney. Here's why you should consider this rewarding opportunity: Swift and Thorough Response : You'll be at the forefront of addressing stage 1 assigned casework, inquiries from Members of Parliament and the Mayor, and Freedom of Information requests, ensuring timely responses within standard KPI turnaround times. Effective Communication Skills : Your strong verbal and written communication abilities will be crucial in engaging with customers, colleagues, and partners, especially during challenging conversations with vulnerable groups. In-depth Understanding : You'll need a solid grasp of the complexities surrounding benefits, Council tax reduction schemes, and statutory obligations related to homelessness and allocations under the Housing Act 1996. Extensive Experience : With a minimum of 5 years of experience in Local Government or similar organizations, you'll bring valuable expertise to the table. Efficient Prioritization : Managing business critical casework and FOI requests will be second nature to you, ensuring tasks are prioritized effectively. Thorough Investigation : Implementing robust casework management methods, you'll leave no stone unturned in exploring all avenues to resolve disputes effectively. Collaborative Approach : Working across all service areas, you'll compile essential information to address assigned casework comprehensively. Knowledge Sharing : Embracing a 'one council' ethos, you'll share best practices with colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Risk Mitigation : Identifying and mitigating financial and reputational risks, you'll seek pragmatic solutions to resolve disputes while upholding service integrity. Safeguarding Priority : Ensuring the safety of all individuals involved, you'll meticulously follow through on safeguarding measures to mitigate any potential risks. Team Collaboration : You'll assist colleagues in determining casework ownership and collaborate with other directorates to deliver joint responses effectively. Strategic Contribution : Contributing to the service's strategic objectives, you'll play a vital role in achieving performance targets and council-wide plans. Data Integrity : Maintaining high standards of data integrity, you'll update casework systems with insightful observations and outcomes. Regulatory Compliance : Adhering strictly to statutory regulations such as GDPR, you'll ensure all investigations and responses align with policy guidelines. Flexibility and Dedication : Prepared to undertake additional duties as required, including weekend work, your commitment to serving the community knows no bounds. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Apply now to be part of our passionate team in Hackney!
May 05, 2024
Contractor
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? We're seeking a dedicated Homelessness Complaints Officer to join our dynamic team in Hackney. Here's why you should consider this rewarding opportunity: Swift and Thorough Response : You'll be at the forefront of addressing stage 1 assigned casework, inquiries from Members of Parliament and the Mayor, and Freedom of Information requests, ensuring timely responses within standard KPI turnaround times. Effective Communication Skills : Your strong verbal and written communication abilities will be crucial in engaging with customers, colleagues, and partners, especially during challenging conversations with vulnerable groups. In-depth Understanding : You'll need a solid grasp of the complexities surrounding benefits, Council tax reduction schemes, and statutory obligations related to homelessness and allocations under the Housing Act 1996. Extensive Experience : With a minimum of 5 years of experience in Local Government or similar organizations, you'll bring valuable expertise to the table. Efficient Prioritization : Managing business critical casework and FOI requests will be second nature to you, ensuring tasks are prioritized effectively. Thorough Investigation : Implementing robust casework management methods, you'll leave no stone unturned in exploring all avenues to resolve disputes effectively. Collaborative Approach : Working across all service areas, you'll compile essential information to address assigned casework comprehensively. Knowledge Sharing : Embracing a 'one council' ethos, you'll share best practices with colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Risk Mitigation : Identifying and mitigating financial and reputational risks, you'll seek pragmatic solutions to resolve disputes while upholding service integrity. Safeguarding Priority : Ensuring the safety of all individuals involved, you'll meticulously follow through on safeguarding measures to mitigate any potential risks. Team Collaboration : You'll assist colleagues in determining casework ownership and collaborate with other directorates to deliver joint responses effectively. Strategic Contribution : Contributing to the service's strategic objectives, you'll play a vital role in achieving performance targets and council-wide plans. Data Integrity : Maintaining high standards of data integrity, you'll update casework systems with insightful observations and outcomes. Regulatory Compliance : Adhering strictly to statutory regulations such as GDPR, you'll ensure all investigations and responses align with policy guidelines. Flexibility and Dedication : Prepared to undertake additional duties as required, including weekend work, your commitment to serving the community knows no bounds. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Apply now to be part of our passionate team in Hackney!
Department: Investment Group Reports to: Managing Director Grade and Salary: £72,950- £87,525 Contract: Full time; Permanent Location: Hybrid: London (Chancery Lane) and homeworking The opportunity: We are seeking to appoint one or more exceptional Investment Director(s) who will specialise in one of our focus areas or in our general investment activity. It is a unique opportunity for investment specialists who want to help transform the way mainstream financial markets help deliver deep and lasting impact on people in the UK. Your work will help to solve some of the UK's most entrenched social issues, so we are looking for someone who shares our passion to improve people's lives in collaboration with the wider organisation and our external partners, and who is enthusiastic about designing and developing creative solutions. This is an exciting time to join BSC as we refresh our strategy for 2025-30, building upon what we have learnt since we started our impact investing journey in 2012. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and are driven by transforming the way mainstream financial markets help deliver deep and lasting impact on people in the UK. BSC also makes a significant commitment to your learning and development, with structured support and resources to accelerate your path to leadership in the impact investing industry. If you are someone who shares our passion to improve people's lives, and who is enthusiastic about designing and developing creative solutions to complex problems, we would love to hear from you. What you will do: The Investment Director will take responsibility for some of our investment objectives, working with colleagues across the organisation. The job holder(s) will: Lead the development of new investment opportunities including: Applying experience, knowledge and networks to identify social issues or market needs where social impact investment can help support a solution in our market systems (social and affordable property, social lending, impact venture and social outcome contracts); Identifying a strong pipeline of opportunities that aligns with our impact goals including through building networks and developing creative and innovative solutions to these identified social issues through collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders including investors, charities and government. Manage prospective investments through our investment process in one or more market systems: Helping to build a balanced portfolio of investments, with potential to take increasing responsibility for portions of investment strategy Supervising and undertaking detailed investment analysis, including of the market, the prospective investee, and the financial, social impact and systems change cases; Structuring prospective investments; Preparing and presenting investment recommendations to our Investment Committee, and take a lead on investment decision making; Negotiating legal documents and closing transactions. Demonstrating and championing excellence in investment delivery through the investment process Own the management of our existing portfolio investments in one or more market systems, including through supervising junior team members: Work with fund managers to evaluate and manage their financial and social impact performance; Implementing and supervising fund manager reporting so BSC can assess the contribution of the investments to our systems change, impact and financial goals across our portfolio and in the relevant market system Having accountability for performance of portions of our investment portfolio within a market system or a whole market system Systems change leadership Being or becoming over time an internal and external expert in a market system or investment process, with potential to lead or second on a market system. This will include: Developing strategies for achieving BSC's goals in the market systems, including identifying and leading strategic projects within market system Building and managing key strategic relationships that can help us achieve our market system goals, including with fund managers, investors and charities and social enterprises Influencing the behaviour of key system actors, through thought leadership and partnerships, working with our Engagement and Communications teams Team management Working with other Investment Directors to help build a world class social impact investment team and approach at BSC, including supervising and line managing Investment Managers and other members of the team. Leading on discrete areas of our investment management approach or team management to help deliver our strategic objectives. Contributing to organisation-wide initiatives that help us deliver our mission such as working groups to improve the way we work or how we engage with certain stakeholders. What you will bring: Skills, Abilities and Attributes Structured thinker - able to deal with complexity and uncertainty Innovative, creative and strategic approach to problem solving Solves problems with multiple stakeholders in an open and empathetic way Collegial team player - Flexible and willing to work with and contribute to a team Self-starter - able to work under own initiative and source new opportunities Relationship management - excellent interpersonal skills and able to build relationships at all levels Excellent written and oral communication skills Hunger for continued learning and development, including developing others Embody Big Society Capital core values: Purposeful -We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact. Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate. And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn. Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do. We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration. We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring. Experience Experience (essential) A passion and demonstrable commitment to improving lives in the UK Experience of detailed analysis, communication and decision making, in relation to complex issues Experience developing solutions to complex problems A strong background in analysis in either the private, social or public sector Proven relationship building and influencing skills Experience of managing people, leading teams and forming collaborative partnerships Experience in and specialist knowledge of one of the following private asset classes: real estate (principally housing), venture investment, social outcomes contracts or lending Experience (desirable) Social impact investment background UK social sector employment or voluntary experience Strong investment experience including new deal origination and portfolio management Deal execution skills including comfort negotiating legal documents Proven project management skills Experience of operating at, working alongside and presenting recommendations to either an executive or board within organisations Experience of activities across the public, private and social sectors Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Other terms Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Chancery Lane area of London, accessible to a number of public transport links. Our current approach allows colleagues to spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal goals, as we continue to adapt to the changing needs of our diverse workforce. Right to work: for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK, Better Society Capital may consider visa sponsorship Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+; racialised; disabled; under-served communities) We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence . click apply for full job details
May 05, 2024
Full time
Department: Investment Group Reports to: Managing Director Grade and Salary: £72,950- £87,525 Contract: Full time; Permanent Location: Hybrid: London (Chancery Lane) and homeworking The opportunity: We are seeking to appoint one or more exceptional Investment Director(s) who will specialise in one of our focus areas or in our general investment activity. It is a unique opportunity for investment specialists who want to help transform the way mainstream financial markets help deliver deep and lasting impact on people in the UK. Your work will help to solve some of the UK's most entrenched social issues, so we are looking for someone who shares our passion to improve people's lives in collaboration with the wider organisation and our external partners, and who is enthusiastic about designing and developing creative solutions. This is an exciting time to join BSC as we refresh our strategy for 2025-30, building upon what we have learnt since we started our impact investing journey in 2012. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and are driven by transforming the way mainstream financial markets help deliver deep and lasting impact on people in the UK. BSC also makes a significant commitment to your learning and development, with structured support and resources to accelerate your path to leadership in the impact investing industry. If you are someone who shares our passion to improve people's lives, and who is enthusiastic about designing and developing creative solutions to complex problems, we would love to hear from you. What you will do: The Investment Director will take responsibility for some of our investment objectives, working with colleagues across the organisation. The job holder(s) will: Lead the development of new investment opportunities including: Applying experience, knowledge and networks to identify social issues or market needs where social impact investment can help support a solution in our market systems (social and affordable property, social lending, impact venture and social outcome contracts); Identifying a strong pipeline of opportunities that aligns with our impact goals including through building networks and developing creative and innovative solutions to these identified social issues through collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders including investors, charities and government. Manage prospective investments through our investment process in one or more market systems: Helping to build a balanced portfolio of investments, with potential to take increasing responsibility for portions of investment strategy Supervising and undertaking detailed investment analysis, including of the market, the prospective investee, and the financial, social impact and systems change cases; Structuring prospective investments; Preparing and presenting investment recommendations to our Investment Committee, and take a lead on investment decision making; Negotiating legal documents and closing transactions. Demonstrating and championing excellence in investment delivery through the investment process Own the management of our existing portfolio investments in one or more market systems, including through supervising junior team members: Work with fund managers to evaluate and manage their financial and social impact performance; Implementing and supervising fund manager reporting so BSC can assess the contribution of the investments to our systems change, impact and financial goals across our portfolio and in the relevant market system Having accountability for performance of portions of our investment portfolio within a market system or a whole market system Systems change leadership Being or becoming over time an internal and external expert in a market system or investment process, with potential to lead or second on a market system. This will include: Developing strategies for achieving BSC's goals in the market systems, including identifying and leading strategic projects within market system Building and managing key strategic relationships that can help us achieve our market system goals, including with fund managers, investors and charities and social enterprises Influencing the behaviour of key system actors, through thought leadership and partnerships, working with our Engagement and Communications teams Team management Working with other Investment Directors to help build a world class social impact investment team and approach at BSC, including supervising and line managing Investment Managers and other members of the team. Leading on discrete areas of our investment management approach or team management to help deliver our strategic objectives. Contributing to organisation-wide initiatives that help us deliver our mission such as working groups to improve the way we work or how we engage with certain stakeholders. What you will bring: Skills, Abilities and Attributes Structured thinker - able to deal with complexity and uncertainty Innovative, creative and strategic approach to problem solving Solves problems with multiple stakeholders in an open and empathetic way Collegial team player - Flexible and willing to work with and contribute to a team Self-starter - able to work under own initiative and source new opportunities Relationship management - excellent interpersonal skills and able to build relationships at all levels Excellent written and oral communication skills Hunger for continued learning and development, including developing others Embody Big Society Capital core values: Purposeful -We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact. Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate. And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn. Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do. We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration. We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring. Experience Experience (essential) A passion and demonstrable commitment to improving lives in the UK Experience of detailed analysis, communication and decision making, in relation to complex issues Experience developing solutions to complex problems A strong background in analysis in either the private, social or public sector Proven relationship building and influencing skills Experience of managing people, leading teams and forming collaborative partnerships Experience in and specialist knowledge of one of the following private asset classes: real estate (principally housing), venture investment, social outcomes contracts or lending Experience (desirable) Social impact investment background UK social sector employment or voluntary experience Strong investment experience including new deal origination and portfolio management Deal execution skills including comfort negotiating legal documents Proven project management skills Experience of operating at, working alongside and presenting recommendations to either an executive or board within organisations Experience of activities across the public, private and social sectors Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Other terms Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Chancery Lane area of London, accessible to a number of public transport links. Our current approach allows colleagues to spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal goals, as we continue to adapt to the changing needs of our diverse workforce. Right to work: for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK, Better Society Capital may consider visa sponsorship Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+; racialised; disabled; under-served communities) We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence . click apply for full job details