More details Endpoint Security Specialist (Internal Security team) Salary: From £40,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park - Oxfordshire) Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the team: Jisc's Security Operations team safeguards both the Janet Network and Internal security whilst also sharing intelligence and advising our members to keep their own networks safe. The internal security operations team within Jisc aims to protect Jisc's internal systems and data, whilst supporting our colleagues and Jisc's strategic objectives. You will be responsible for ensuring the security of the organisation's endpoint devices. This includes assisting with the designing, implementing, and maintaining endpoint security solutions. You will also work with the Internal Security Operations Lead and other internal teams to ensure that every solution designed and/or implemented will meet these goals. We are looking for someone with previous operational experience of endpoint security controls and management systems such as Intune operating systems, networks, and application layer gateway technologies. Other responsibilities will include: • Development and management of security controls on all Jisc endpoint devices, including Windows, Apple, and Linux based devices. • Assist in the design of endpoint protection solutions in the organisation's infrastructure based on the ongoing business requirements. • Work with teams across Jisc to design and implement a stable, secure, and optimised endpoint environment. • Monitor and respond to security operations and infrastructure events. • Assist with the coordination and management of penetration testing and red team exercises against Jisc services including servers, infrastructure and web applications, across on-prem, private cloud (SOC) and public cloud infrastructure. Key Skills and Experience: • Operational experience of endpoint security controls and management systems such as: Intune operating systems, networks, and application layer gateway technologies. • Sound understanding of IT environments and common infrastructure including: Microsoft Stack (Azure, Active Directory), Virtualisation Platforms, Backup Systems & Cloud Platforms. • Knowledge of a variety of operating systems, and a good systems administration level of experience. • Working knowledge of TCP/IP and other related Internet protocols. • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of security professionals and to simplify complex technical issues. • Knowledge of security issues in a networked environment. • Experience in an IT operational environment as a sysadmin or network-related operational role would be beneficial. Please refer to the job description for full details. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas • A generous pension scheme • A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks • A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning • Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment • Financial well-being support • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores • Cycle to work scheme • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech Equality, diversity and inclusion We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity. Application process: Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! We advertised this role on 22/04/2024. Job Ref LS-ESS-1303 Location Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK Function Cyber security Salary From £40,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours 35
May 05, 2024
Full time
More details Endpoint Security Specialist (Internal Security team) Salary: From £40,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park - Oxfordshire) Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the team: Jisc's Security Operations team safeguards both the Janet Network and Internal security whilst also sharing intelligence and advising our members to keep their own networks safe. The internal security operations team within Jisc aims to protect Jisc's internal systems and data, whilst supporting our colleagues and Jisc's strategic objectives. You will be responsible for ensuring the security of the organisation's endpoint devices. This includes assisting with the designing, implementing, and maintaining endpoint security solutions. You will also work with the Internal Security Operations Lead and other internal teams to ensure that every solution designed and/or implemented will meet these goals. We are looking for someone with previous operational experience of endpoint security controls and management systems such as Intune operating systems, networks, and application layer gateway technologies. Other responsibilities will include: • Development and management of security controls on all Jisc endpoint devices, including Windows, Apple, and Linux based devices. • Assist in the design of endpoint protection solutions in the organisation's infrastructure based on the ongoing business requirements. • Work with teams across Jisc to design and implement a stable, secure, and optimised endpoint environment. • Monitor and respond to security operations and infrastructure events. • Assist with the coordination and management of penetration testing and red team exercises against Jisc services including servers, infrastructure and web applications, across on-prem, private cloud (SOC) and public cloud infrastructure. Key Skills and Experience: • Operational experience of endpoint security controls and management systems such as: Intune operating systems, networks, and application layer gateway technologies. • Sound understanding of IT environments and common infrastructure including: Microsoft Stack (Azure, Active Directory), Virtualisation Platforms, Backup Systems & Cloud Platforms. • Knowledge of a variety of operating systems, and a good systems administration level of experience. • Working knowledge of TCP/IP and other related Internet protocols. • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of security professionals and to simplify complex technical issues. • Knowledge of security issues in a networked environment. • Experience in an IT operational environment as a sysadmin or network-related operational role would be beneficial. Please refer to the job description for full details. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas • A generous pension scheme • A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks • A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning • Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment • Financial well-being support • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores • Cycle to work scheme • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech Equality, diversity and inclusion We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity. Application process: Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! We advertised this role on 22/04/2024. Job Ref LS-ESS-1303 Location Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK Function Cyber security Salary From £40,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours 35
Reward & Employment Tax Manager Job Type: Permanent Location: Remote Role (UK Wide) The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of experienced reward & employment tax professionals and advising business leaders regarding reward equity/bonus policy development and implementation, process design and documentation, and payroll compliance particularly for internationally mobile indivi click apply for full job details
May 05, 2024
Full time
Reward & Employment Tax Manager Job Type: Permanent Location: Remote Role (UK Wide) The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of experienced reward & employment tax professionals and advising business leaders regarding reward equity/bonus policy development and implementation, process design and documentation, and payroll compliance particularly for internationally mobile indivi click apply for full job details
More details Group Internal Audit Manager Salary: From £60,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park - Oxfordshire) Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. Are you able to competently design and implement ongoing Audit programmes, with a view to focusing on overall risk management within an organisation, whilst supporting all internal audit work? If so, this role will be ideal for you. About the team: The scope of activities includes all operations across all directorates, and the audits performed cover operational process, financial processes and key business projects. Each year, a programme of audits will be drawn up with management and agreed. The team will work with management to: • identify and quantify risk and the controls necessary to manage such risks • identify control deficiencies and weaknesses and to bring them to the attention of management • identify non-compliance with Jisc's policies and procedures • identify areas of good practice and share across Jisc to ensure that processes are efficient and offer good value for money to members and funders The service may also undertake work for other sector agencies such as QAA on an ad-hoc basis. About the role: As Group Internal Audit Manager, you will be a part of the Office of the Chief Executive and accountable for the delivery of a high performing internal audit function • Working with all directorates in Jisc to develop an internal audit plan which covers Jisc's main areas of risk • Delivering audit reports with recommendations which are practical, address control weakness and are agreed by management • Conducting investigations into whistleblowing concerns and allegations of fraud and irregularities • Reporting regularly to A&RCM (Audit and Risk Committee) and delivering an annual report on the adequacy and effectiveness of Jisc's internal controls and processes • Line managing the internal auditor Key Skills and Experience: • Excellent experience of developing annual audit plans, and performing risk-based audits in operational and financial areas • In-depth knowledge and understanding of Risk and controls frameworks to mitigate risks whilst remaining commercial • Previous experience of working at a senior level in an internal audit function, demonstrating a strong financial and commercial acumen • A track record of leading a team, ideally within an internal audit function • Extensive knowledge of current auditing techniques, internal audit standards, fraud awareness and professional ethical standards • Knowledge of enterprise risk management, risks and controls. • Problem solving skills to analyse operational, financial and non-financial information. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to write and present reports to management and non-executives identifying improvements in controls and processes Please refer to the job description for full details. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas • A generous pension scheme • A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks • A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning • Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment • Financial well-being support • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores • Cycle to work scheme • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech Equality, diversity and inclusion: We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity. Application process: Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! We advertised this role on 16/02/2024 Job Ref ST-GAM0702 Location Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK Function Legal and governance Salary From £60,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours 35 hours
May 05, 2024
Full time
More details Group Internal Audit Manager Salary: From £60,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park - Oxfordshire) Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. Are you able to competently design and implement ongoing Audit programmes, with a view to focusing on overall risk management within an organisation, whilst supporting all internal audit work? If so, this role will be ideal for you. About the team: The scope of activities includes all operations across all directorates, and the audits performed cover operational process, financial processes and key business projects. Each year, a programme of audits will be drawn up with management and agreed. The team will work with management to: • identify and quantify risk and the controls necessary to manage such risks • identify control deficiencies and weaknesses and to bring them to the attention of management • identify non-compliance with Jisc's policies and procedures • identify areas of good practice and share across Jisc to ensure that processes are efficient and offer good value for money to members and funders The service may also undertake work for other sector agencies such as QAA on an ad-hoc basis. About the role: As Group Internal Audit Manager, you will be a part of the Office of the Chief Executive and accountable for the delivery of a high performing internal audit function • Working with all directorates in Jisc to develop an internal audit plan which covers Jisc's main areas of risk • Delivering audit reports with recommendations which are practical, address control weakness and are agreed by management • Conducting investigations into whistleblowing concerns and allegations of fraud and irregularities • Reporting regularly to A&RCM (Audit and Risk Committee) and delivering an annual report on the adequacy and effectiveness of Jisc's internal controls and processes • Line managing the internal auditor Key Skills and Experience: • Excellent experience of developing annual audit plans, and performing risk-based audits in operational and financial areas • In-depth knowledge and understanding of Risk and controls frameworks to mitigate risks whilst remaining commercial • Previous experience of working at a senior level in an internal audit function, demonstrating a strong financial and commercial acumen • A track record of leading a team, ideally within an internal audit function • Extensive knowledge of current auditing techniques, internal audit standards, fraud awareness and professional ethical standards • Knowledge of enterprise risk management, risks and controls. • Problem solving skills to analyse operational, financial and non-financial information. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to write and present reports to management and non-executives identifying improvements in controls and processes Please refer to the job description for full details. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas • A generous pension scheme • A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks • A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning • Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment • Financial well-being support • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores • Cycle to work scheme • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech Equality, diversity and inclusion: We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity. Application process: Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! We advertised this role on 16/02/2024 Job Ref ST-GAM0702 Location Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK Function Legal and governance Salary From £60,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours 35 hours
More details Job title: Head of Risk Management Salary: From £45,000 to £60,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park - Oxfordshire) Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the team: The Office of the Chief Executive is a dynamic group for the Chief executive office directorate. The risk and internal audit functions work closely to improve engagement and compliance with the functions across Jisc, and work closely with leaders of the Legal, Information Security and Data Protection teams to surface risks and issues impacting across the business and work together to manage these in the most efficient and productive way possible. The EPMO ensures that the organisation chooses the right projects and programmes to achieve strategic objectives. It also provides a framework, resources and skills to ensure that projects and programmes are planned and delivered consistently and to the highest possible standard. Risk management forms a key part of this. About the role: As our Head of Risk Management, your role is pivotal to providing the business and stakeholders assurances that risks are being managed within agreed risk appetite tolerances. You will manage a team and have a visible profile across the organisation, working with colleagues to support in the education and overall understanding and implementation of risk management principles and frameworks. Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Taking responsibility for embedding risk management framework and tools across Jisc, ensuring engagement at all levels - strategic, operational, directorate, programme and project. • Accountability for improving and developing risk processes and risk management platforms to manage, analyse and report risks internally and to our Audit and Risk Management Committee and Jisc Board; and developing policies, systems, processes and tools as the business changes and develops and ensure they remain up to date and relevant. • Developing escalation frameworks from project/programme to directorate or operational level and providing training, expertise and guidance across the business on management of risks, issues and opportunities. • Embedding risk appetite into risk framework and ensuring the risk appetite is up to date and aligned with business strategy and priorities. • Overseeing and monitoring all risk management activities across the organisation to ensure compilance with the agreed risk framework from senior leadership to project level. • The development of the risk framework and risk management as a tool for decision making and support senior managers across Jisc plan for this and implement it with their teams; as well as growing the risk register manager model within the risk framework, upskilling colleagues and growing risk maturity across the business. • Ensuring the risk framework and risk management practices within the business are compliant with ISO9001 and ISO27001 standards. Participate in internal and external audits as required to demonstrate and evidence compliance. Key Skills and Experience: • Substantial experience in risk management and risk management design and implementation • Experience in creation and management of high-level, trust based partnerships across the organisation • Proven experience in developing and implementing risk frameworks • Experience in project management and software implementation, from requirement gathering through to procurement, implementation, launch, training and embedding • Experience in presenting, leading and facilitation of risk workshops and use of risk management tools • Experience in writing policy documents and designing processes that are efficient and effective • Experience of using Pentana risk management tool desirable Please refer to the job description for full details. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas • A generous pension scheme • A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks • A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning • Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment • Financial well-being support • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores • Cycle to work scheme • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech Equality, diversity and inclusion: We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity. Application process: Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you.We advertised this role on 6th March 2024 Job Ref ST-HORM2602 Location Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK Function Professional Services Salary Salary: From £45,000 to £60,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours 35 hours
May 05, 2024
Full time
More details Job title: Head of Risk Management Salary: From £45,000 to £60,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park - Oxfordshire) Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the team: The Office of the Chief Executive is a dynamic group for the Chief executive office directorate. The risk and internal audit functions work closely to improve engagement and compliance with the functions across Jisc, and work closely with leaders of the Legal, Information Security and Data Protection teams to surface risks and issues impacting across the business and work together to manage these in the most efficient and productive way possible. The EPMO ensures that the organisation chooses the right projects and programmes to achieve strategic objectives. It also provides a framework, resources and skills to ensure that projects and programmes are planned and delivered consistently and to the highest possible standard. Risk management forms a key part of this. About the role: As our Head of Risk Management, your role is pivotal to providing the business and stakeholders assurances that risks are being managed within agreed risk appetite tolerances. You will manage a team and have a visible profile across the organisation, working with colleagues to support in the education and overall understanding and implementation of risk management principles and frameworks. Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Taking responsibility for embedding risk management framework and tools across Jisc, ensuring engagement at all levels - strategic, operational, directorate, programme and project. • Accountability for improving and developing risk processes and risk management platforms to manage, analyse and report risks internally and to our Audit and Risk Management Committee and Jisc Board; and developing policies, systems, processes and tools as the business changes and develops and ensure they remain up to date and relevant. • Developing escalation frameworks from project/programme to directorate or operational level and providing training, expertise and guidance across the business on management of risks, issues and opportunities. • Embedding risk appetite into risk framework and ensuring the risk appetite is up to date and aligned with business strategy and priorities. • Overseeing and monitoring all risk management activities across the organisation to ensure compilance with the agreed risk framework from senior leadership to project level. • The development of the risk framework and risk management as a tool for decision making and support senior managers across Jisc plan for this and implement it with their teams; as well as growing the risk register manager model within the risk framework, upskilling colleagues and growing risk maturity across the business. • Ensuring the risk framework and risk management practices within the business are compliant with ISO9001 and ISO27001 standards. Participate in internal and external audits as required to demonstrate and evidence compliance. Key Skills and Experience: • Substantial experience in risk management and risk management design and implementation • Experience in creation and management of high-level, trust based partnerships across the organisation • Proven experience in developing and implementing risk frameworks • Experience in project management and software implementation, from requirement gathering through to procurement, implementation, launch, training and embedding • Experience in presenting, leading and facilitation of risk workshops and use of risk management tools • Experience in writing policy documents and designing processes that are efficient and effective • Experience of using Pentana risk management tool desirable Please refer to the job description for full details. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas • A generous pension scheme • A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks • A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning • Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment • Financial well-being support • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores • Cycle to work scheme • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech Equality, diversity and inclusion: We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity. Application process: Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you.We advertised this role on 6th March 2024 Job Ref ST-HORM2602 Location Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK Function Professional Services Salary Salary: From £45,000 to £60,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours 35 hours
Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law (UK)to join our team in London, UK. The Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law) functions as a contact point and discussion partner for the business units for all employment related legal affairs, including matters of substantial operational and/or commercial importance. Key Accountabilities Advises and takes a leading role in the preparation and determination of resolving amongst others disputes and settlement agreements in relation to employees, and thereby helps to bring about a result which is in the best possible interests of the Company. Will liaise with external lawyers in the event of legal proceedings being taken. Gatekeeper in minimising Legal risk in relation to the matter addressed. Provides legal advice to HR and the Business, including reviewing policies and procedures. Keeps track of new legislation and advices the Company of such and assists with the implementation of required legal amendments to policies and procedures. Maintains contacts with business/company lawyers, takes part in study groups on various legal subjects. Provides expertise in works council matters. Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of legal employment matters (such as but not limited: restructures (team and organisational), individual (complex) issues, TUPE, large framework agreements for outsourcing), as well as negotiating, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts. Working with HR and Business Services procurement team on Contingent Labour Contracts. More general commercial legal support depending on capacity (e.g. contracts for the purchase of business and customer services). Advises in other legal areas where necessary. Knowledge & Experience Preferred education/ qualifications: Relevant years of working experience in the employment area with a University Master of law degree. Good knowledge of the law and of other specialist areas within it (e.g. contract and commercial law), and practical legal experience in a (international) business context or a law firm. Experience in providing (detailed and) solid legal support on general policy issues. Good organizational skills. Negotiating skills and social skills in representing interests and providing advisory work. Ability to interact professionally with all levels and cultural backgrounds in the organization; Writing skills, for expressing matters, contracts, reports, etc., in legal terms accurately and inventively. Needs to be a team player. Hands on mentality; Experience or ability to with work in a dynamic, high-paced organization. Good level of spoken and written English needed. What's in it for you? Competitive salary + Bonus 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company pension Work Location: In person
May 05, 2024
Full time
Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law (UK)to join our team in London, UK. The Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law) functions as a contact point and discussion partner for the business units for all employment related legal affairs, including matters of substantial operational and/or commercial importance. Key Accountabilities Advises and takes a leading role in the preparation and determination of resolving amongst others disputes and settlement agreements in relation to employees, and thereby helps to bring about a result which is in the best possible interests of the Company. Will liaise with external lawyers in the event of legal proceedings being taken. Gatekeeper in minimising Legal risk in relation to the matter addressed. Provides legal advice to HR and the Business, including reviewing policies and procedures. Keeps track of new legislation and advices the Company of such and assists with the implementation of required legal amendments to policies and procedures. Maintains contacts with business/company lawyers, takes part in study groups on various legal subjects. Provides expertise in works council matters. Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of legal employment matters (such as but not limited: restructures (team and organisational), individual (complex) issues, TUPE, large framework agreements for outsourcing), as well as negotiating, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts. Working with HR and Business Services procurement team on Contingent Labour Contracts. More general commercial legal support depending on capacity (e.g. contracts for the purchase of business and customer services). Advises in other legal areas where necessary. Knowledge & Experience Preferred education/ qualifications: Relevant years of working experience in the employment area with a University Master of law degree. Good knowledge of the law and of other specialist areas within it (e.g. contract and commercial law), and practical legal experience in a (international) business context or a law firm. Experience in providing (detailed and) solid legal support on general policy issues. Good organizational skills. Negotiating skills and social skills in representing interests and providing advisory work. Ability to interact professionally with all levels and cultural backgrounds in the organization; Writing skills, for expressing matters, contracts, reports, etc., in legal terms accurately and inventively. Needs to be a team player. Hands on mentality; Experience or ability to with work in a dynamic, high-paced organization. Good level of spoken and written English needed. What's in it for you? Competitive salary + Bonus 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company pension Work Location: In person
Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better. Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor. Principal Duties/Responsibilities: • Performs mid to expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to location root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examining parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of device to observe performance; and performing tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems; reconditioning and repairing machine tools. • Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary. • Independently performs maintenance as per industry standards. • May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metal working tools to make and repair parts. May perform welding tasks. • Complies with 5S and housekeeping standards. • Drives and participates in CI activities - processes, results and cost savings. • Updates records and reviews CMMS history. • Troubleshoots and analyses control systems to resolve software/ hardware and configuration problems. • Utilises predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data. • Provides assistance to lower level technicians and leadership to small teams. Performs more advanced functions as a part of training and development. • Completes on-the-job and technical self-study programs for career development. • Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Behaviors Required: Essential KSAs; • Three or more years of related experience in general industry; or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience • Understands electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems. Can analyse problems and perform repairs. • Must be able to use basic hand tools and specialised tools as appropriate • May be required to travel. Desirable KSAs: • High degree of professionalism. • Commitment to confidentiality. • Ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously. • Excellent communication and people skills and good organisational skills. • Ability to work well under pressure. Competencies: • Safety • Communications • Customer Focus ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status. ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here. Privacy policy review here.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better. Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor. Principal Duties/Responsibilities: • Performs mid to expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to location root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examining parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of device to observe performance; and performing tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems; reconditioning and repairing machine tools. • Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary. • Independently performs maintenance as per industry standards. • May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metal working tools to make and repair parts. May perform welding tasks. • Complies with 5S and housekeeping standards. • Drives and participates in CI activities - processes, results and cost savings. • Updates records and reviews CMMS history. • Troubleshoots and analyses control systems to resolve software/ hardware and configuration problems. • Utilises predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data. • Provides assistance to lower level technicians and leadership to small teams. Performs more advanced functions as a part of training and development. • Completes on-the-job and technical self-study programs for career development. • Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Behaviors Required: Essential KSAs; • Three or more years of related experience in general industry; or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience • Understands electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems. Can analyse problems and perform repairs. • Must be able to use basic hand tools and specialised tools as appropriate • May be required to travel. Desirable KSAs: • High degree of professionalism. • Commitment to confidentiality. • Ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously. • Excellent communication and people skills and good organisational skills. • Ability to work well under pressure. Competencies: • Safety • Communications • Customer Focus ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status. ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here. Privacy policy review here.
Business Unit / Team: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £44,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote Contract Type: Permanent Get out of your comfort zone. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team Within this fast-paced area of the business, we are passionate about installing sustainable disciplines so that things are done in a controlled manner and risk is minimized. This directly helps ensure safe delivery that protects our customers and shareholders. The Technology Control Manager role is a key role that provides essential oversight and analysis of critical processes within the function. This role will specifically support Risk, Controls & Governance and the role offers the opportunity to work closely with Technology practitioners and stakeholders to provide insight and analysis, enabling the role holder to enhance their personal profile across a wide network. In such a role, it is necessary to be a person who can adapt to a varied workload. The successful candidate will join an exciting, motivated team who really make a difference to Making our Customers Happier about Money. What you'll be doing Contributing to the Risk Assessments as part of the COO Technology function RCSA process, with specific responsibility for Controls Design within the function Undertaking review activity, including reviewing the Implementation Decision Framework (IDF) outputs, Potential Customer Harms (PCH) and Consumer Duty (CD) Assessments Contributing to the analysis of 3rd Line Audit outputs (e.g., remediation plans for audit issues) Leading process redesign activity, linked to the outputs of your controls testing Supporting continuous improvement techniques with a focus on data and measurement to ensure own objectives are delivered Providing first-phase assessment of key risk packs and reporting outputs Supporting the management and outputs of the function Risk Committee Performing policy standard reviews specific to the function Supporting preparation of key materials required for external Regulator engagement We need you to have Expertise in Payments, Data, Products & Channels and/or Engineering & Environments Controls Design experience Knowledge & experience of Risk Management techniques in a financial institution (preferably in a Technology setting) Strong leadership and management skills Strong history of providing challenge to deliver improved results Understanding of commercial pressures on the bank Experience of financial institutions including key drivers of performance & risk. Highly effective communication at all levels Positive influencing of senior stakeholders Experience of production of report writing to LT Level audience Confidence in creating detailed remedial and mitigation recommendations aligned with industry standard techniques It's a bonus if you have but not essential Demonstrable understanding of continuous improvement and risk & control analysis techniques Understanding of Operational Risk Management - environment assessment, Risk Appetite, Control effectiveness and KPI monitoring Knowledge of the relevant Microsoft software, including Project, Visio; Excel; PowerPoint and Word. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 02 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
May 05, 2024
Full time
Business Unit / Team: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £44,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote Contract Type: Permanent Get out of your comfort zone. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team Within this fast-paced area of the business, we are passionate about installing sustainable disciplines so that things are done in a controlled manner and risk is minimized. This directly helps ensure safe delivery that protects our customers and shareholders. The Technology Control Manager role is a key role that provides essential oversight and analysis of critical processes within the function. This role will specifically support Risk, Controls & Governance and the role offers the opportunity to work closely with Technology practitioners and stakeholders to provide insight and analysis, enabling the role holder to enhance their personal profile across a wide network. In such a role, it is necessary to be a person who can adapt to a varied workload. The successful candidate will join an exciting, motivated team who really make a difference to Making our Customers Happier about Money. What you'll be doing Contributing to the Risk Assessments as part of the COO Technology function RCSA process, with specific responsibility for Controls Design within the function Undertaking review activity, including reviewing the Implementation Decision Framework (IDF) outputs, Potential Customer Harms (PCH) and Consumer Duty (CD) Assessments Contributing to the analysis of 3rd Line Audit outputs (e.g., remediation plans for audit issues) Leading process redesign activity, linked to the outputs of your controls testing Supporting continuous improvement techniques with a focus on data and measurement to ensure own objectives are delivered Providing first-phase assessment of key risk packs and reporting outputs Supporting the management and outputs of the function Risk Committee Performing policy standard reviews specific to the function Supporting preparation of key materials required for external Regulator engagement We need you to have Expertise in Payments, Data, Products & Channels and/or Engineering & Environments Controls Design experience Knowledge & experience of Risk Management techniques in a financial institution (preferably in a Technology setting) Strong leadership and management skills Strong history of providing challenge to deliver improved results Understanding of commercial pressures on the bank Experience of financial institutions including key drivers of performance & risk. Highly effective communication at all levels Positive influencing of senior stakeholders Experience of production of report writing to LT Level audience Confidence in creating detailed remedial and mitigation recommendations aligned with industry standard techniques It's a bonus if you have but not essential Demonstrable understanding of continuous improvement and risk & control analysis techniques Understanding of Operational Risk Management - environment assessment, Risk Appetite, Control effectiveness and KPI monitoring Knowledge of the relevant Microsoft software, including Project, Visio; Excel; PowerPoint and Word. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 02 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Join our dynamic and rapidly growing team at Barbon, where innovation meets integrity. As a leader in tenant referencing and specialist lettings insurance, we thrive on energy, creativity, and a passion for excellence. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Underwriting to lead and direct underwriting strategy, operations, and policy development across product lines. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our business operations maintain the highest levels of integrity and ethics in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take on a high challenging leadership role in a high-energy environment where your expertise can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a key player in shaping the future of Barbon! Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, coach and support the Team Leaders for the Underwriting, Product Governance Teams, ensuring that SLAs are adhered to and improve business efficiencies through controlled empowerment roll-outs to the Sales Teams. Monitor and report on performance and suitability of each product against set parameters throughout their lifecycle. Drive any product rationalisation projects across the Groups brands and review rationalisation opportunities. Chair the Product Governance Committee and maintain and develop the product governance framework itself ensuring the groups processes incorporate the latest legislative and regulatory requirements. Maintain, with the support of the Underwriting Technical Analyst, a specific product based management information reporting suite and issue a Product Performance Dashboard at agreed intervals to the PGC and other key stakeholders. Be the point of contact for insurer relationships and manage these effectively. Manage the relationship with insurers. Overseeing regular underwriting meetings and QBRs as well as demonstrating a strong understanding of the contractual arrangements and profit share scheme. Contribute and ensure smooth implementation of strategic business objectives and product development. SMCR Regulatory Responsibility Under the FCAs Senior Manager & Certification Regime (SMCR) this role is deemed to be responsible for the following certification function: Significant Management Function this role has significant responsibility, including key decision making for insurance sales The job holder will be required to meet the requirements of the Certification Regime, including but not limited to: Fitness & Propriety assessments Completion of 15 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) on an annual basis Adherence to Conduct Rules Education / Qualifications At least 4 GCSEs/O Levels (grade c or above) including Maths and English Cert CII, progression towards or at the very least a commitment to enrol for these Insurance qualifications upon appointment Dip CII / ACII or progress towards (or comparable in other financial services sectors) (desirable) Experience and knowledge At least 3 years general insurance / financial services experience working with insurance products Skills / Aptitude Collaborative Working - Encourages Co-Operative Working Communicating Clearly- Promotes Two-Way Communication Leading & Developing- Enables the Performance of Others Thinking Customer- Strives to Deliver Excellence Commercial Mind-set- Identifies opportunities to reduce costs Analysing & Initiating- Applies Analytical Rigour Adapting & Responding- Adapts to Change Taking Ownership- Seeks New Opportunities Creating & Innovating- Encourages Innovation Planning & Prioritising-Plans and Monitors Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to give something back interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day. We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. REF- JBRP1_UKTJ
May 05, 2024
Full time
Join our dynamic and rapidly growing team at Barbon, where innovation meets integrity. As a leader in tenant referencing and specialist lettings insurance, we thrive on energy, creativity, and a passion for excellence. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Underwriting to lead and direct underwriting strategy, operations, and policy development across product lines. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our business operations maintain the highest levels of integrity and ethics in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take on a high challenging leadership role in a high-energy environment where your expertise can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a key player in shaping the future of Barbon! Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, coach and support the Team Leaders for the Underwriting, Product Governance Teams, ensuring that SLAs are adhered to and improve business efficiencies through controlled empowerment roll-outs to the Sales Teams. Monitor and report on performance and suitability of each product against set parameters throughout their lifecycle. Drive any product rationalisation projects across the Groups brands and review rationalisation opportunities. Chair the Product Governance Committee and maintain and develop the product governance framework itself ensuring the groups processes incorporate the latest legislative and regulatory requirements. Maintain, with the support of the Underwriting Technical Analyst, a specific product based management information reporting suite and issue a Product Performance Dashboard at agreed intervals to the PGC and other key stakeholders. Be the point of contact for insurer relationships and manage these effectively. Manage the relationship with insurers. Overseeing regular underwriting meetings and QBRs as well as demonstrating a strong understanding of the contractual arrangements and profit share scheme. Contribute and ensure smooth implementation of strategic business objectives and product development. SMCR Regulatory Responsibility Under the FCAs Senior Manager & Certification Regime (SMCR) this role is deemed to be responsible for the following certification function: Significant Management Function this role has significant responsibility, including key decision making for insurance sales The job holder will be required to meet the requirements of the Certification Regime, including but not limited to: Fitness & Propriety assessments Completion of 15 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) on an annual basis Adherence to Conduct Rules Education / Qualifications At least 4 GCSEs/O Levels (grade c or above) including Maths and English Cert CII, progression towards or at the very least a commitment to enrol for these Insurance qualifications upon appointment Dip CII / ACII or progress towards (or comparable in other financial services sectors) (desirable) Experience and knowledge At least 3 years general insurance / financial services experience working with insurance products Skills / Aptitude Collaborative Working - Encourages Co-Operative Working Communicating Clearly- Promotes Two-Way Communication Leading & Developing- Enables the Performance of Others Thinking Customer- Strives to Deliver Excellence Commercial Mind-set- Identifies opportunities to reduce costs Analysing & Initiating- Applies Analytical Rigour Adapting & Responding- Adapts to Change Taking Ownership- Seeks New Opportunities Creating & Innovating- Encourages Innovation Planning & Prioritising-Plans and Monitors Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to give something back interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day. We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. REF- JBRP1_UKTJ
Location: Luton (1 day per week onsite) Duration: 12 month contract Rate: 78ph UMB (Inside IR35) Job specification: Our client is looking for a security engineer with expertise in developing and maintaining product security management systems for defence and government customers. This position will report to the Head of Product Security and will take responsibility for all security aspects of product design, development, verification and maintenance through all phases of the product lifecycle. The role will focus on undertaking security risk assessments for products, preparing security risk mitigation plans, deriving security requirements and working with product development teams to design, implement and maintain appropriate security controls. Key Responsibility Areas: The successful candidate will report to the Head of Product Security (ISP) and be responsible for providing security advice to product development teams in a range areas including: Production of Security Managements Plans, work package descriptions and cost estimates in support of product bids, services and proposals. Undertaking security risk assessments, risk mitigation plans, mitigation gap analysis and preparation of security management documentation for system Accreditation. Defining product security requirements, advising development teams on suitable implementation standards and techniques and overseeing product development activities. Liaison with Security Accreditors and Security Assurance Coordinators in support of security accreditation. Preparation of Protection Profiles, Security Targets and Evaluation Management Plans, and liaison with NCSC and commercial evaluation teams in support of evaluation activities. Preparation of TEMPEST Control Plans, advising development teams on appropriate implementation techniques and liaising with TEMPEST test facilities. Advising development teams on suitable platform lockdown and configurations, and supporting Penetration test activities. Analysing penetration test results and preparation of remedial action plans. Prepare and implement through life support and maintenance for product security including vulnerability and patch management plans Lead security incident management teams during incident/crisis situations in conjunction with Head of Product Security Review and maintain corporate product security policies. Deliver product security training to project engineering teams. Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required: Experience in the development of security solutions for a military &/or commercial products and systems. Graduate degree in relevant engineering, computing or related scientific discipline, and/or evidence of further professional study. Registered NCSC certified professional at senior level or above, or NCSC recognised qualification, e.g. ISC2Certified Information System Security Professional. Knowledge of UK/NATO Information Assurance standards, procedures & systems, including Government Functional Standard GovS 007: Security, HMG IS1&2, ISO27000 series standards, NIST SP800 series standards, JSP440, JSP604, guidance material provided by NCSC, CPNI and NIST. Practical experience of producing Security Accreditation documentation Practical experience of NCSC and Common Criteria security evaluation techniques. Knowledge of current crypto technologies and key management systems Model Base System Engineering (MBSE) knowledge Understanding operating systems, firmware and software security controls and how to apply them. Understanding of existing, current and emerging technologies including cloud, virtualisation and web Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Good team worker with ability to influence and motivate. Positive attitude and drive to improve the business. Ability to obtain SC clearance with UK-eyes only caveat. Enterprise Security Architectures (SABSA, MODAF). Desirable: DV Clearance. Knowledge of Quantum Cryptography & Quantum Key management. Current threat intelligence awareness. Knowledge of NATO security policy, risk management and Accreditation. Understanding of the role of advisory boards within the UK Government or NATO for security.
May 05, 2024
Contractor
Location: Luton (1 day per week onsite) Duration: 12 month contract Rate: 78ph UMB (Inside IR35) Job specification: Our client is looking for a security engineer with expertise in developing and maintaining product security management systems for defence and government customers. This position will report to the Head of Product Security and will take responsibility for all security aspects of product design, development, verification and maintenance through all phases of the product lifecycle. The role will focus on undertaking security risk assessments for products, preparing security risk mitigation plans, deriving security requirements and working with product development teams to design, implement and maintain appropriate security controls. Key Responsibility Areas: The successful candidate will report to the Head of Product Security (ISP) and be responsible for providing security advice to product development teams in a range areas including: Production of Security Managements Plans, work package descriptions and cost estimates in support of product bids, services and proposals. Undertaking security risk assessments, risk mitigation plans, mitigation gap analysis and preparation of security management documentation for system Accreditation. Defining product security requirements, advising development teams on suitable implementation standards and techniques and overseeing product development activities. Liaison with Security Accreditors and Security Assurance Coordinators in support of security accreditation. Preparation of Protection Profiles, Security Targets and Evaluation Management Plans, and liaison with NCSC and commercial evaluation teams in support of evaluation activities. Preparation of TEMPEST Control Plans, advising development teams on appropriate implementation techniques and liaising with TEMPEST test facilities. Advising development teams on suitable platform lockdown and configurations, and supporting Penetration test activities. Analysing penetration test results and preparation of remedial action plans. Prepare and implement through life support and maintenance for product security including vulnerability and patch management plans Lead security incident management teams during incident/crisis situations in conjunction with Head of Product Security Review and maintain corporate product security policies. Deliver product security training to project engineering teams. Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required: Experience in the development of security solutions for a military &/or commercial products and systems. Graduate degree in relevant engineering, computing or related scientific discipline, and/or evidence of further professional study. Registered NCSC certified professional at senior level or above, or NCSC recognised qualification, e.g. ISC2Certified Information System Security Professional. Knowledge of UK/NATO Information Assurance standards, procedures & systems, including Government Functional Standard GovS 007: Security, HMG IS1&2, ISO27000 series standards, NIST SP800 series standards, JSP440, JSP604, guidance material provided by NCSC, CPNI and NIST. Practical experience of producing Security Accreditation documentation Practical experience of NCSC and Common Criteria security evaluation techniques. Knowledge of current crypto technologies and key management systems Model Base System Engineering (MBSE) knowledge Understanding operating systems, firmware and software security controls and how to apply them. Understanding of existing, current and emerging technologies including cloud, virtualisation and web Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Good team worker with ability to influence and motivate. Positive attitude and drive to improve the business. Ability to obtain SC clearance with UK-eyes only caveat. Enterprise Security Architectures (SABSA, MODAF). Desirable: DV Clearance. Knowledge of Quantum Cryptography & Quantum Key management. Current threat intelligence awareness. Knowledge of NATO security policy, risk management and Accreditation. Understanding of the role of advisory boards within the UK Government or NATO for security.
A leadership opportunity in agricultural sales Self-employed agri opportunity spanning the Scottish Highlands from Dingwall to Thurso. Join the leadership team of a successful local business with no capital investment required Take-over the day-to-day running of the Thurso office and dedicated team of staff Create bespoke insurance solutions with the support of NFU Mutual. At NFU Mutual, we've built our reputation on, and succeeded in, the agricultural sector. With a value of £15billion to the UK economy, agriculture is an ever-evolving sector and we're focused on developing our place within the sector even further. As one of three Partners responsible for both sites of the Thurso and Dingwall NFU Mutual Agency, you'll be at the heart of a thriving business rooted in the rural and farming community. A business that's built its reputation on providing first-class insurance solutions to a range of customers and businesses across the northern most parts of the stunning Scottish Highlands. Based in the Thurso office you'll play a key role in nurturing existing customer relationships as well as prospecting and developing new ones. This is a self-employed growth opportunity with absolute customer focus and the support of one of the UK's largest insurers. Your experience and ambitions for the future This is a unique opportunity for anyone working in a client-facing role combining Sales/Business Development with Account Management, ready to prove themselves as an aspiring business leader. Previous Insurance sector experience isn't required, instead you'll need: Experience of managing others Experience of working in or with Farming and Agricultural customers Effective networking and relationship building skills Commercial acumen balanced with a strong customer ethos Your passion for the local farming community and all things rural will enhance your credibility further as you take on the additional role as Group Secretary for the National Farming Union, Scotland. Group Secretary, NFU Scotland (NFUS) One of the other aspects of this opportunity is your role as the local Group Secretary for the NFUS. With support from the two existing Group Secretary partners in the Thurso and Dingwall agency, you'll be the collective voice of the Union, bringing the agriculture community together and sharing best-practice and policy updates. With full backing from the NFUS, you'll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership numbers to marketing and media. In this role you're supporting the needs of the farming community and opening doors to future business opportunities for your agency. Rewards and support As a self-employed Partner and Agent of NFU Mutual, your earnings are based on the performance of the agency. However, this is a self-employed opportunity with a difference. Unlike most business ventures which demand start-up funding or venture buy-ins, our model requires zero upfront capital investment. In addition, as a Partner of the Thurso and Dingwall agency you'll benefit from: A ready-made and loyal customer base with a renewal rate of 95% Uncapped earnings growth with income built into the Agency financial structure. Your drive, vision and personal ambition are the only limit to future earnings potential Our commitment to set you up for success and help you along the way too. Whilst it's your business to run, you'll have access to a host of NFU Mutual support services including sales, marketing, financial planning and so much more. Apply now This is a 'best of both worlds' opportunity, balancing the flexibility of self-employment with the backing of an already successful team and NFU Mutual, a hugely respected insurance business. If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as early as possible as we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work Location: In person Reference ID: NFAR02138
May 05, 2024
Full time
A leadership opportunity in agricultural sales Self-employed agri opportunity spanning the Scottish Highlands from Dingwall to Thurso. Join the leadership team of a successful local business with no capital investment required Take-over the day-to-day running of the Thurso office and dedicated team of staff Create bespoke insurance solutions with the support of NFU Mutual. At NFU Mutual, we've built our reputation on, and succeeded in, the agricultural sector. With a value of £15billion to the UK economy, agriculture is an ever-evolving sector and we're focused on developing our place within the sector even further. As one of three Partners responsible for both sites of the Thurso and Dingwall NFU Mutual Agency, you'll be at the heart of a thriving business rooted in the rural and farming community. A business that's built its reputation on providing first-class insurance solutions to a range of customers and businesses across the northern most parts of the stunning Scottish Highlands. Based in the Thurso office you'll play a key role in nurturing existing customer relationships as well as prospecting and developing new ones. This is a self-employed growth opportunity with absolute customer focus and the support of one of the UK's largest insurers. Your experience and ambitions for the future This is a unique opportunity for anyone working in a client-facing role combining Sales/Business Development with Account Management, ready to prove themselves as an aspiring business leader. Previous Insurance sector experience isn't required, instead you'll need: Experience of managing others Experience of working in or with Farming and Agricultural customers Effective networking and relationship building skills Commercial acumen balanced with a strong customer ethos Your passion for the local farming community and all things rural will enhance your credibility further as you take on the additional role as Group Secretary for the National Farming Union, Scotland. Group Secretary, NFU Scotland (NFUS) One of the other aspects of this opportunity is your role as the local Group Secretary for the NFUS. With support from the two existing Group Secretary partners in the Thurso and Dingwall agency, you'll be the collective voice of the Union, bringing the agriculture community together and sharing best-practice and policy updates. With full backing from the NFUS, you'll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership numbers to marketing and media. In this role you're supporting the needs of the farming community and opening doors to future business opportunities for your agency. Rewards and support As a self-employed Partner and Agent of NFU Mutual, your earnings are based on the performance of the agency. However, this is a self-employed opportunity with a difference. Unlike most business ventures which demand start-up funding or venture buy-ins, our model requires zero upfront capital investment. In addition, as a Partner of the Thurso and Dingwall agency you'll benefit from: A ready-made and loyal customer base with a renewal rate of 95% Uncapped earnings growth with income built into the Agency financial structure. Your drive, vision and personal ambition are the only limit to future earnings potential Our commitment to set you up for success and help you along the way too. Whilst it's your business to run, you'll have access to a host of NFU Mutual support services including sales, marketing, financial planning and so much more. Apply now This is a 'best of both worlds' opportunity, balancing the flexibility of self-employment with the backing of an already successful team and NFU Mutual, a hugely respected insurance business. If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as early as possible as we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work Location: In person Reference ID: NFAR02138
More details Job title: Service Coordinator Salary: From £30,000 per annum, negotiable dependant on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park - Oxfordshire) All roles within our Jisc Cyber Security team require employees to have enhanced background screening checks which include but are not limited to, financial and unspent criminal record checks. Some roles may also require full UK Security Check (SC) clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and be willing to undertake this process. You must be able to hold UK security clearance. "We work as a geographically dispersed team, so mainly remotely, however, we have regular face to face activities, and we have hub offices where you can work with colleagues from our directorate and wider Jisc." Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the role: This is a permanent, full-time role within the Network Services Team (NST) reporting to the Network Security Services Manager. Jisc currently provides a range of network security services aimed at improving our members' and customers' security posture. The primary role of the Network Security Services Co-ordinator is to be responsible for the coordination and day to day service support of these services. The post holder also develops services to ensure they continue to meet emerging requirements of the user community, and supports the Network security services manager in formulating future strategy for the services. Continued training and development in key areas associated with the services will be offered regularly. Responsibilities will include: • Undertake and coordinate security services processes designed to enable successful service delivery with strong attention to detail • Maintain the agreed levels of service performance, including ensuring timely responses to customer enquiries and applications for the services • Write and maintain service documentation, provide reporting and ensure compliance with procedures • Process tickets in Jisc's ITSM, manage the shared mailbox and escalate where necessary • Organise meetings and scoping calls (internal and external) with members/customers and internal stakeholders and lead from a service management perspective on these calls. • Liaise with the Jisc customer community at all levels to carry out ongoing service reviews to ensure services continue to meet user requirements, and manage changes as required • Contribute to the identification and implementation of continuous improvement of the services' administrative processes • Undertake and coordinate the budgeting, procurement and service invoicing process for the team, including finance processing and budget tracking tasks Key Skills and Experience: • Cyber security or IT service desk experience • Excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry • Defining, prioritising and evaluating work • Excellent communication skills • Leads on tasks, demonstrates initiative • Excellent planning and organisational skills • Recent experience of project support and service support • Experience of using Microsoft SharePoint and the full Microsoft suite of tools within Office365 (particularly Excel). Please refer to the job description for full details. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas • A generous pension scheme • A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks • A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning • Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment • Financial well-being support • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores • Cycle to work scheme • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech Equality, diversity and inclusion We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity. Application process: Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! We advertised this role on 30th April 2024 Job Ref SM-SC-2204 Location Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK Function Cyber security Salary Salary: From £30,000 per annum, negotiable dependant on experience Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours 35
May 05, 2024
Full time
More details Job title: Service Coordinator Salary: From £30,000 per annum, negotiable dependant on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park - Oxfordshire) All roles within our Jisc Cyber Security team require employees to have enhanced background screening checks which include but are not limited to, financial and unspent criminal record checks. Some roles may also require full UK Security Check (SC) clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and be willing to undertake this process. You must be able to hold UK security clearance. "We work as a geographically dispersed team, so mainly remotely, however, we have regular face to face activities, and we have hub offices where you can work with colleagues from our directorate and wider Jisc." Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the role: This is a permanent, full-time role within the Network Services Team (NST) reporting to the Network Security Services Manager. Jisc currently provides a range of network security services aimed at improving our members' and customers' security posture. The primary role of the Network Security Services Co-ordinator is to be responsible for the coordination and day to day service support of these services. The post holder also develops services to ensure they continue to meet emerging requirements of the user community, and supports the Network security services manager in formulating future strategy for the services. Continued training and development in key areas associated with the services will be offered regularly. Responsibilities will include: • Undertake and coordinate security services processes designed to enable successful service delivery with strong attention to detail • Maintain the agreed levels of service performance, including ensuring timely responses to customer enquiries and applications for the services • Write and maintain service documentation, provide reporting and ensure compliance with procedures • Process tickets in Jisc's ITSM, manage the shared mailbox and escalate where necessary • Organise meetings and scoping calls (internal and external) with members/customers and internal stakeholders and lead from a service management perspective on these calls. • Liaise with the Jisc customer community at all levels to carry out ongoing service reviews to ensure services continue to meet user requirements, and manage changes as required • Contribute to the identification and implementation of continuous improvement of the services' administrative processes • Undertake and coordinate the budgeting, procurement and service invoicing process for the team, including finance processing and budget tracking tasks Key Skills and Experience: • Cyber security or IT service desk experience • Excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry • Defining, prioritising and evaluating work • Excellent communication skills • Leads on tasks, demonstrates initiative • Excellent planning and organisational skills • Recent experience of project support and service support • Experience of using Microsoft SharePoint and the full Microsoft suite of tools within Office365 (particularly Excel). Please refer to the job description for full details. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas • A generous pension scheme • A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks • A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning • Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment • Financial well-being support • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores • Cycle to work scheme • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech Equality, diversity and inclusion We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity. Application process: Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! We advertised this role on 30th April 2024 Job Ref SM-SC-2204 Location Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK Function Cyber security Salary Salary: From £30,000 per annum, negotiable dependant on experience Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours 35
Job Description: Job Title Contract Manager Location Birmingham Corporate Title Assistant Vice President CB IB Operations and Controls Divisional Vendor Management Office is partners with COOs/ Operations leads in delivering value added vendor management activities. DVMO manages the divisional vendor risk and vendor demand, leading group wide transparency on our vendor partners to drive commercial and risk informed management decisions. What we'll offer you A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. You can expect: Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them Competitive salary and non-contributory pension 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year Your key responsibilities The contract manager leads contract lifecycle management. The contract manager supports contract negotiations, leads contract implementation of for optimal operational efficiency. The contract manager is responsible for implementation of the Bank's contract management policy for contracts within their remit including completion of the Annual contract attestation. One of the contract manager's key responsibilities is to ensure the contractual obligations for both parties are recognized and met in full. Building and maintaining good relationship with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Responsible of getting agreed document tracked, organized and maintained. Your skills and experience Demonstrate a solid understanding of third party management or procurement experience Exemplify a strong attention to detail Experience working with third parties is strongly preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated strong organizational skill How we'll support you A culture of continuous learning to aid progression A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs We value diversity and as an equal opportunities' employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards) About us Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Silver Award from Stonewall for two years running and named in their Top 100 Employers for 2023 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion. Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Job Description: Job Title Contract Manager Location Birmingham Corporate Title Assistant Vice President CB IB Operations and Controls Divisional Vendor Management Office is partners with COOs/ Operations leads in delivering value added vendor management activities. DVMO manages the divisional vendor risk and vendor demand, leading group wide transparency on our vendor partners to drive commercial and risk informed management decisions. What we'll offer you A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. You can expect: Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a Hybrid Working Model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them Competitive salary and non-contributory pension 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year Your key responsibilities The contract manager leads contract lifecycle management. The contract manager supports contract negotiations, leads contract implementation of for optimal operational efficiency. The contract manager is responsible for implementation of the Bank's contract management policy for contracts within their remit including completion of the Annual contract attestation. One of the contract manager's key responsibilities is to ensure the contractual obligations for both parties are recognized and met in full. Building and maintaining good relationship with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Responsible of getting agreed document tracked, organized and maintained. Your skills and experience Demonstrate a solid understanding of third party management or procurement experience Exemplify a strong attention to detail Experience working with third parties is strongly preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated strong organizational skill How we'll support you A culture of continuous learning to aid progression A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs We value diversity and as an equal opportunities' employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards) About us Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Silver Award from Stonewall for two years running and named in their Top 100 Employers for 2023 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion. Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.
The role We are looking for an Account Executive This role sits within what we call the "Existing Borrower" team, a subsection of the Direct Sales team. They are the face of Funding Circle to our existing customers and work passionately to make sure small businesses have an incredible experience in getting the funding they need. Our Direct Sales team has always been a cornerstone of our success story, and a great starting point to a challenging and rewarding career in B2B sales. Salary: £30,000 + OTE Who are we? Our mission is to build the place where small businesses get the funding they need to win. We do this by uniting cutting-edge data and technology to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. With a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get an instant decision, giving them access to affordable funding in a flash. 99% of businesses are small businesses! And in most cases aren't given the finance they need to grow. We're here to change that because the world needs small business. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! With over a decade leading the industry with our award winning core loans offering we are now well on our way to solving more SME finance challenges transforming into a multi-product lending platform. What will you be doing? As an Account Executive in Direct Sales, you embody one of our most important selling points: personal support of our customers. Every day you will speak to a diverse range of SME business owners to gain an understanding of their business, find out about their goals and explain how Funding Circle can help in achieving them. This involves: Working with 100% Existing Customers to generate new lead opportunities through business development Establishing instant rapport with your customers via telephone, email and SMS to cultivate successful relationships Pitching the Funding Circle proposition against alternative funding options available Managing a high-volume, fast-paced pipeline; supporting your clients through each stage of creating an application Being responsible for your own monthly target and continuously developing & improving your approach to help you get there Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day Want a behind the scenes look at the role of an Account Executive?! Check out this 'day in the life' video for a sneak peek: What we're looking for Experience of working in a high volume sales environment Motivation and drive to achieve your monthly targets Ability to easily connect with people and demonstrate natural interpersonal skills - including teamwork! Organisation skills and the ability to manage your workload autonomously At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better . Why join us? Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. We offer hybrid working, with a blend of 2-3 days either in the office or at home. When you're in the office you can take advantage of our free barista and subsidised lunches through JustEat and we will help support your home working set-up. We support flexible working arrangements so please speak to our recruitment team if this is something you'd like to learn more about. A few highlights: Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, free access to online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support. Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Learning allowance and full access to LinkedIn Learning. Lifestyle: Gympass, Electric Car Scheme and more! And finally, we have enhanced all of our parental leave policies - we actually won the AltFi Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022 for our Partner Leave policy. You can read more here: Research shows that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. You might just be the perfect addition to the team! Want to Build The Incredible? We'd love to hear from you.
May 05, 2024
Full time
The role We are looking for an Account Executive This role sits within what we call the "Existing Borrower" team, a subsection of the Direct Sales team. They are the face of Funding Circle to our existing customers and work passionately to make sure small businesses have an incredible experience in getting the funding they need. Our Direct Sales team has always been a cornerstone of our success story, and a great starting point to a challenging and rewarding career in B2B sales. Salary: £30,000 + OTE Who are we? Our mission is to build the place where small businesses get the funding they need to win. We do this by uniting cutting-edge data and technology to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. With a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get an instant decision, giving them access to affordable funding in a flash. 99% of businesses are small businesses! And in most cases aren't given the finance they need to grow. We're here to change that because the world needs small business. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! With over a decade leading the industry with our award winning core loans offering we are now well on our way to solving more SME finance challenges transforming into a multi-product lending platform. What will you be doing? As an Account Executive in Direct Sales, you embody one of our most important selling points: personal support of our customers. Every day you will speak to a diverse range of SME business owners to gain an understanding of their business, find out about their goals and explain how Funding Circle can help in achieving them. This involves: Working with 100% Existing Customers to generate new lead opportunities through business development Establishing instant rapport with your customers via telephone, email and SMS to cultivate successful relationships Pitching the Funding Circle proposition against alternative funding options available Managing a high-volume, fast-paced pipeline; supporting your clients through each stage of creating an application Being responsible for your own monthly target and continuously developing & improving your approach to help you get there Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day Want a behind the scenes look at the role of an Account Executive?! Check out this 'day in the life' video for a sneak peek: What we're looking for Experience of working in a high volume sales environment Motivation and drive to achieve your monthly targets Ability to easily connect with people and demonstrate natural interpersonal skills - including teamwork! Organisation skills and the ability to manage your workload autonomously At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better . Why join us? Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. We offer hybrid working, with a blend of 2-3 days either in the office or at home. When you're in the office you can take advantage of our free barista and subsidised lunches through JustEat and we will help support your home working set-up. We support flexible working arrangements so please speak to our recruitment team if this is something you'd like to learn more about. A few highlights: Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, free access to online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support. Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Learning allowance and full access to LinkedIn Learning. Lifestyle: Gympass, Electric Car Scheme and more! And finally, we have enhanced all of our parental leave policies - we actually won the AltFi Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022 for our Partner Leave policy. You can read more here: Research shows that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. You might just be the perfect addition to the team! Want to Build The Incredible? We'd love to hear from you.
Call Center Operator at Presidents Summit Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with young, motivated and extremely driven people? And are you curious or passionate about sales? If so, you might be our next Call Center Operator. About us "Presidents Summit is Northern Europe's leading business conference, connecting 3,000+ leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers from 50+ countries providing a global business community for today's and tomorrow's leaders. For more than a decade, Presidents Summit has welcomed world-leading experts such as Bill Clinton, Steve Wozniak, Sir Richard Branson, Gary Vaynerchuk among 130+ others to provide our business community with the newest actionable insights and inspiration from the world's greatest speakers." Presidents Summit is part of United Media which focuses on building large scale industry media and conferences products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, retail, etc. As of today, we have organically launched 8 media companies and acquired one. What we offer you As our Call Center Operator you'll have the unique opportunity to be part of building and scaling a company. By providing you with the ownership of our telemarketing, we want to constantly push you out of your comfort zone. You'll be working out of our HQ in London and to ensure a never-ending growth curve, we provide you with: An opportunity for getting operational experience in a start-up where both your work and the results are highly tangible and matters to the business A chance to work closely together with the CEO on our sales execution Unlimited growth potential in our company - we strongly believe in and have a track record of promoting internally Your Responsibilities Given our global expansion, the Call Center Operator role is strategically important to place us as the market leader in the industry. As we start to amass a large client base which needs an extra touch of care and nurture, this will give you an opportunity to build relationships with C-Level execs and SME business owners in the financial and technology sectors. What we expect from you You possess an unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency. You have a relentless drive and desire to be the very best at what you do. You take ownership of everything you do, are proactive and follow through on commitments. Moreover, you're humble and you share our passion for building and executing new businesses. Furthermore, we expect that you: Can display excellent inter-personal skills such as charisma, listening and understanding Have a natural ability to build rapport with other people Are an excellent communicator, especially verbally Love to build and nurture relations Are comfortable being inquisitive and able to close for new business Have a natural ability to make people feel comfortable around you If this sounds like you, then we need to hear from you today. As soon as possible Apply for this Job Required First Name Last Name Email Phone Resume/CV (File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf) Please paste your full Linkedin URL Do you require a visa to work in the UK? Do you require a visa to work for the EU? In which country are you currently living?- Only select one Which languages do you speak fluently?- Pick all languages that you can speak professionally What year did or will you graduate from university or last formal school? What was (or are you expecting as) your final grade average for your bachelors degree?
May 05, 2024
Full time
Call Center Operator at Presidents Summit Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with young, motivated and extremely driven people? And are you curious or passionate about sales? If so, you might be our next Call Center Operator. About us "Presidents Summit is Northern Europe's leading business conference, connecting 3,000+ leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers from 50+ countries providing a global business community for today's and tomorrow's leaders. For more than a decade, Presidents Summit has welcomed world-leading experts such as Bill Clinton, Steve Wozniak, Sir Richard Branson, Gary Vaynerchuk among 130+ others to provide our business community with the newest actionable insights and inspiration from the world's greatest speakers." Presidents Summit is part of United Media which focuses on building large scale industry media and conferences products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, retail, etc. As of today, we have organically launched 8 media companies and acquired one. What we offer you As our Call Center Operator you'll have the unique opportunity to be part of building and scaling a company. By providing you with the ownership of our telemarketing, we want to constantly push you out of your comfort zone. You'll be working out of our HQ in London and to ensure a never-ending growth curve, we provide you with: An opportunity for getting operational experience in a start-up where both your work and the results are highly tangible and matters to the business A chance to work closely together with the CEO on our sales execution Unlimited growth potential in our company - we strongly believe in and have a track record of promoting internally Your Responsibilities Given our global expansion, the Call Center Operator role is strategically important to place us as the market leader in the industry. As we start to amass a large client base which needs an extra touch of care and nurture, this will give you an opportunity to build relationships with C-Level execs and SME business owners in the financial and technology sectors. What we expect from you You possess an unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency. You have a relentless drive and desire to be the very best at what you do. You take ownership of everything you do, are proactive and follow through on commitments. Moreover, you're humble and you share our passion for building and executing new businesses. Furthermore, we expect that you: Can display excellent inter-personal skills such as charisma, listening and understanding Have a natural ability to build rapport with other people Are an excellent communicator, especially verbally Love to build and nurture relations Are comfortable being inquisitive and able to close for new business Have a natural ability to make people feel comfortable around you If this sounds like you, then we need to hear from you today. As soon as possible Apply for this Job Required First Name Last Name Email Phone Resume/CV (File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf) Please paste your full Linkedin URL Do you require a visa to work in the UK? Do you require a visa to work for the EU? In which country are you currently living?- Only select one Which languages do you speak fluently?- Pick all languages that you can speak professionally What year did or will you graduate from university or last formal school? What was (or are you expecting as) your final grade average for your bachelors degree?
Company Description We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. The NBCUniversal Labour & Employment legal department provides labour and employment advice to all of NBCUniversal's businesses and enterprise functions in over 30 countries. Team members outside the US are based in the the UK, Australia and Canada. Description JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced solicitor to join our team in London on a permanent basis. The role involves close collaboration with other members of the Labour & Employment team to provide timely and practical advice to internal clients throughout the NBCUniversal portfolio of companies, including enterprise functions (e.g. Operations & Technology), Film/TV productions, News and the various distribution businesses. Key Responsibilities • Work with internal clients, business lawyers and colleagues in other functions across the globe to provide legal advice and counsel on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment issues in the UK, EMEA and APAC. • Monitor legal, regulatory and policy developments in our 30+ jurisdictions and work on projects to address new legal requirements. • Develop and deliver employment training internally. Create new templates and help keep existing templates up-to-date. • Build close relationships with HR and Legal in order to foster a partnering approach. Qualifications About You The role requires someone who: • Is able to work well in a fast-paced, high volume, matrixed in-house environment, demonstrating good business judgment, flexibility and self-confidence. • Has strong communication skills; • Has strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to flex their style and establish effective working relationships; • Is self-motivated, proactive and collaborative in their approach. SKILLS / QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS • UK qualified solicitor with strong experience in employment law. Solid training in private practice and broad-based employment law counselling and employment litigation experience. • Proven broad scope of experience working independently • Eligible to work in the UK. Additional Information NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing .
May 05, 2024
Full time
Company Description We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. The NBCUniversal Labour & Employment legal department provides labour and employment advice to all of NBCUniversal's businesses and enterprise functions in over 30 countries. Team members outside the US are based in the the UK, Australia and Canada. Description JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced solicitor to join our team in London on a permanent basis. The role involves close collaboration with other members of the Labour & Employment team to provide timely and practical advice to internal clients throughout the NBCUniversal portfolio of companies, including enterprise functions (e.g. Operations & Technology), Film/TV productions, News and the various distribution businesses. Key Responsibilities • Work with internal clients, business lawyers and colleagues in other functions across the globe to provide legal advice and counsel on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment issues in the UK, EMEA and APAC. • Monitor legal, regulatory and policy developments in our 30+ jurisdictions and work on projects to address new legal requirements. • Develop and deliver employment training internally. Create new templates and help keep existing templates up-to-date. • Build close relationships with HR and Legal in order to foster a partnering approach. Qualifications About You The role requires someone who: • Is able to work well in a fast-paced, high volume, matrixed in-house environment, demonstrating good business judgment, flexibility and self-confidence. • Has strong communication skills; • Has strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to flex their style and establish effective working relationships; • Is self-motivated, proactive and collaborative in their approach. SKILLS / QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS • UK qualified solicitor with strong experience in employment law. Solid training in private practice and broad-based employment law counselling and employment litigation experience. • Proven broad scope of experience working independently • Eligible to work in the UK. Additional Information NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing .
We are delighted to be partnered with Bells of Lazonby in their search for a Management Accountant. Bells of Lazonby are an established family baker and market leader within the food and retail sector. They have created delicious baked products for over 70 years, with a strong reputation for both their quality as well as their corporate, social and environmental responsibility. They lead the way on innovation, having been the first of their kind to open a gluten, wheat and milk free bakery, in addition to producing their more traditional products. Founded in 1946 in Cumbria, they have been on a remarkable journey and now employ over 350 people who work across their award-winning baking sites and head office. Bells of Lazonby has a fantastic reputation as an employer promoting an open and honest culture in the workplace, who empower their employees to look for solutions and share ideas with the business. Their Head Office is based in a beautifully restored station house, and they pride themselves on a waste minimalisation policy which has gained them the Queens Award for Enterprise. The business continues to thrive, and the role of Management Accountant offers the opportunity to develop and grow this function over the coming years. Reporting into the Financial Controller, the role will oversee & help to develop finance. Responsibilities Produce high quality analysis and operational data that provides valuable insight across the business. Production of monthly Board Packs to be shared with the executive suite and external stakeholders. Production of period sales reports. Support in the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Create and maintain financial planning models. Assist in the creation of insightful and meaningful reporting catalogue to support the business. Support on ad-hoc analysis with the Commercial Finance Business Partner. Pro-actively look for opportunities to improve reporting and analysis. Comment on variance analysis and provide insightful commentary for period end reviews. Identify financial risks and opportunities and escalate to senior management where necessary. Collaborate with senior members of the accounting and finance teams. Manipulate large data sets into meaningful outputs. Contribute to a process and culture of continuous improvement, with specific focus on automating and standardising reporting outputs, and ongoing development of modelling and analytical capability. Experience An experienced Finance Analyst / Management Accountant with excellent technical skills. Working towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA or fully qualified. Experience delivering high quality financial analysis, and an ability to communicate findings. Modelling capability and a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel. Experience in SQL or other reporting tools. For more information please apply or email . Any speculative CV's sent directly to Bells of Lazonby will be forwarded to Broster Buchanan for review.
May 05, 2024
Full time
We are delighted to be partnered with Bells of Lazonby in their search for a Management Accountant. Bells of Lazonby are an established family baker and market leader within the food and retail sector. They have created delicious baked products for over 70 years, with a strong reputation for both their quality as well as their corporate, social and environmental responsibility. They lead the way on innovation, having been the first of their kind to open a gluten, wheat and milk free bakery, in addition to producing their more traditional products. Founded in 1946 in Cumbria, they have been on a remarkable journey and now employ over 350 people who work across their award-winning baking sites and head office. Bells of Lazonby has a fantastic reputation as an employer promoting an open and honest culture in the workplace, who empower their employees to look for solutions and share ideas with the business. Their Head Office is based in a beautifully restored station house, and they pride themselves on a waste minimalisation policy which has gained them the Queens Award for Enterprise. The business continues to thrive, and the role of Management Accountant offers the opportunity to develop and grow this function over the coming years. Reporting into the Financial Controller, the role will oversee & help to develop finance. Responsibilities Produce high quality analysis and operational data that provides valuable insight across the business. Production of monthly Board Packs to be shared with the executive suite and external stakeholders. Production of period sales reports. Support in the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Create and maintain financial planning models. Assist in the creation of insightful and meaningful reporting catalogue to support the business. Support on ad-hoc analysis with the Commercial Finance Business Partner. Pro-actively look for opportunities to improve reporting and analysis. Comment on variance analysis and provide insightful commentary for period end reviews. Identify financial risks and opportunities and escalate to senior management where necessary. Collaborate with senior members of the accounting and finance teams. Manipulate large data sets into meaningful outputs. Contribute to a process and culture of continuous improvement, with specific focus on automating and standardising reporting outputs, and ongoing development of modelling and analytical capability. Experience An experienced Finance Analyst / Management Accountant with excellent technical skills. Working towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA or fully qualified. Experience delivering high quality financial analysis, and an ability to communicate findings. Modelling capability and a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel. Experience in SQL or other reporting tools. For more information please apply or email . Any speculative CV's sent directly to Bells of Lazonby will be forwarded to Broster Buchanan for review.
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you our new Senior or Principal EIA Consultant? If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Impact Assessment department and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. Your new role You will bring your knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) into play as you co-ordinate statutory EIA and non-statutory environmental assessment processes required to support major development proposals across a range of sectors. You will have the opportunity to drive sustainable change through all stages in the project lifecycle across transport infrastructure, industrial, high tech (data centre), property and energy sector. To succeed in this role, you will be able to apply an understanding of environmental consenting processes in the UK as well as an understanding of EIA process and regulations and will have the opportunity to support projects at various stages in the project lifecycle from early stage feasibility/risk appraisal, through EIA, to consent condition compliance. Your key responsibilities will be: Scoping and coordination of environmental baseline data collection, interpretation of data and collaboration with colleagues and co-professionals to communicate environmental and sustainability constraints and opportunities for development Developing relationships with both Ramboll colleagues, supply chain partners and our clients Report writing, efficient peer review of reporting and coordination of management of spatial data including for the preparation of figures Coordination and management key technical and commercial aspects of project delivery Advising clients on strategy for stakeholder engagement and public consultation and participation in both Your new team You will be part of our UK Impact Assessment department, which forms part of our Global Impact Assessment Spearhead. The Spearhead has been established to drive further growth and specialisation in Impact Assessment, building on our existing successes through a continued focus on national impact assessment work, alongside targeting large, strategic projects - no matter where these occur, within our geographic strongholds or beyond. Our UK business employs over 250 environmental science professionals in 14 locations and covers a breadth of consulting services structured around impact assessment, compliance, strategy and transactions, new initiatives and sustainability, product safety and stewardship, contaminated land, and Water. Our clients include UK and global multinationals, utilities, local and central government and international institutions. Ramboll operates a flexible working policy, and with this you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal. About you From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. These include: Appropriate degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering or a related environmental discipline Master's degree in an environmental discipline (advantageous) Prior EIA coordination experience on complex projects Excellent communication skills both written and oral What we can offer you Strong company commitment and ethos centred on sustainable development, including in the energy sector Investment in your development Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Matched pension contributions Private medical cover and life assurance Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects Work at the heart of sustainable change Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential. Ready to join us? Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. "We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team." Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application. Ramboll in the United Kingdom Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society. An equal opportunity employer Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you'll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work. Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water and Management Consulting
May 05, 2024
Full time
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you our new Senior or Principal EIA Consultant? If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Impact Assessment department and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. Your new role You will bring your knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) into play as you co-ordinate statutory EIA and non-statutory environmental assessment processes required to support major development proposals across a range of sectors. You will have the opportunity to drive sustainable change through all stages in the project lifecycle across transport infrastructure, industrial, high tech (data centre), property and energy sector. To succeed in this role, you will be able to apply an understanding of environmental consenting processes in the UK as well as an understanding of EIA process and regulations and will have the opportunity to support projects at various stages in the project lifecycle from early stage feasibility/risk appraisal, through EIA, to consent condition compliance. Your key responsibilities will be: Scoping and coordination of environmental baseline data collection, interpretation of data and collaboration with colleagues and co-professionals to communicate environmental and sustainability constraints and opportunities for development Developing relationships with both Ramboll colleagues, supply chain partners and our clients Report writing, efficient peer review of reporting and coordination of management of spatial data including for the preparation of figures Coordination and management key technical and commercial aspects of project delivery Advising clients on strategy for stakeholder engagement and public consultation and participation in both Your new team You will be part of our UK Impact Assessment department, which forms part of our Global Impact Assessment Spearhead. The Spearhead has been established to drive further growth and specialisation in Impact Assessment, building on our existing successes through a continued focus on national impact assessment work, alongside targeting large, strategic projects - no matter where these occur, within our geographic strongholds or beyond. Our UK business employs over 250 environmental science professionals in 14 locations and covers a breadth of consulting services structured around impact assessment, compliance, strategy and transactions, new initiatives and sustainability, product safety and stewardship, contaminated land, and Water. Our clients include UK and global multinationals, utilities, local and central government and international institutions. Ramboll operates a flexible working policy, and with this you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal. About you From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. These include: Appropriate degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering or a related environmental discipline Master's degree in an environmental discipline (advantageous) Prior EIA coordination experience on complex projects Excellent communication skills both written and oral What we can offer you Strong company commitment and ethos centred on sustainable development, including in the energy sector Investment in your development Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Matched pension contributions Private medical cover and life assurance Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects Work at the heart of sustainable change Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential. Ready to join us? Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. "We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team." Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application. Ramboll in the United Kingdom Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society. An equal opportunity employer Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you'll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work. Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water and Management Consulting
Blue Arrow is proud to be working exclusively in partnership with an excellent client who specialise within the Higher Education Sector - Nottingham Trent University. They are seeking a talented and experienced individual in the position of a Head of Catering & Hospitality that will be accountable for operational management of both a cost effective and customer focussed Catering offer for over 41,000 students, staff, and event guests. To ensure the business meets the financial obligations agreed, underpinned by strong health and safety protocols and a sustainability ethos. About the Head of Hospitality and Catering Role You will be the direct point of contact for over 6 large volume sites (5 based in Nottingham), so it is imperative you have experience either from a HE/Contract Caterer background or in a similar role. You will be supporting a Top 10 UK University which sees an average of a £3-£4 million annual turnover and has catered for over 4,500 events last year alone! Salary: £63,702 - £71,052 Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) - some weekend and evenings will be included from time to time depending on business needs/events. This is a full-time permanent position, based on site 5 days a week between the Nottingham Campuses. What duties will be included in the Head of Hospitality and Catering role? Operational Management Lead and manage the range of catering outlets across all four campuses: delivering an attractive, high-quality offer, excellence and consistency in service delivery and achievement of commercial targets, associated KPIs and implementing improvements as necessary. Have oversight for the Catering and Hospitality offer at our Confetti Nottingham and London campuses. Identify opportunities for new and extended business income generation supported by appropriate business cases. Present and implement an annual business plan, scoping and specifying what and how the business objectives will be delivered and report upon the outcomes. Exercise strong budgetary and forecasting management, with dual responsibility for revenue growth and effective cost control. Operate, develop, and identify scope for effective use of IT systems including tills, cashless payment, stock control, Kinetics and Hospitality booking systems. Lead the thinking on new offers, opportunities, and trends to ensure the department continues to evolve. Effective oversight of Catering fixtures and equipment, ensuring investment requirements are planned accordingly. Develop and review departmental Standard Operating Procedures on a regular basis striving for operational excellence. Customer Service Set, communicate and manage standards of performance for all aspects of activity conducted within areas of accountability fostered within a challenging and supportive environment. Develop and maintain strongly motivated and effective teams with a structure that is flexible and designed to accommodate the nature of fluctuating demand profile. Manage complex human resource issues including sickness absence, conduct and performance management. Oversee the effective implementation of the Staff appraisal process and ensure compliance throughout the department. Ensure complaints and negative feedback to the service are dealt with in a satisfactory and timely manner and make recommendations for improvement as required. Accountable for the effective recruitment for the department, identifying gaps in resource and creating new. positions where necessary. Stakeholders and Policy Work closely with other departmental stakeholders in the delivery of internal and external events including but not limited to delegate conferences and day meetings, dinners, and reputational events such as Open Days, Graduation Ceremonies and various University Executive Team led events. Be responsible for compliance with all relevant legislation and University policy and procedures, and to specifically manage health and safety matters relating to catering and hospitality activities including public entertainment and liquor licence for the University. Ensure the effective engagement with the University's sustainability policy and carbon emissions reduction agenda is established, enhanced, and maintained. Hold full accountability for the alcohol provision, including being a designated Premises Supervisor for the University. Communications Analyse data provided by customers, other departments, stakeholders, and colleagues, and provide detailed reports and action plans to senior colleagues; shaping these plans by benchmarking against Public and Private sector organisations to ensure that the best practice is applied, where appropriate, and that prices are market competitive. Liaise with marketing colleagues to deliver a marketing strategy that increases loyalty, spend and advocacy. What will you bring to the Head of Catering and Hospitality role? You will be an excellent communicator and hold exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be commercially focussed with the ability to be creative in delivering a service that is fit for purpose. You will hold financial management skills, which includes budget setting and accurate analysis of sales and forecasts. You will be a natural leader, that can motivate, influence, and develop a large team and confident in successfully managing complex HR issues, including sickness, absence, conduct and performance. You will be competent in your abilities to manage projects to a successful conclusion and be confident in drafting proposals policies and reports. Essential experience Knowledge of Health and Safety & food standards legislation including COSHH Knowledge of public entertainment and alcohol licences Significant experience of managing a complex catering function including conference, hospitality, and retail at a senior level. Experience of providing catering services for a host of events. Experience of managing multi-site operations. Experience of budgetary planning and financial management to maximise profits and minimise costs. Experience of leading and managing change within a large organisation. Educated to A level or equivalent relevant experience. Full valid driving license. Eligible to apply for a Personal Alcohol License. Level 4 in Food Safety Management. Essential Competencies Communicating and Influencing Customer Focus Organisation and Delivery Adaptability Leading and Coaching Desirable skills and experience Experience of managing a service within the Higher Education sector. Experience of leading an award-winning service. Previous designated Premises Supervisor (Alcohol). Educated to degree level. Membership of industry relevant professional body. Professional qualification in a relevant field. Relevant qualification in Catering and Hospitality Management. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 05, 2024
Full time
Blue Arrow is proud to be working exclusively in partnership with an excellent client who specialise within the Higher Education Sector - Nottingham Trent University. They are seeking a talented and experienced individual in the position of a Head of Catering & Hospitality that will be accountable for operational management of both a cost effective and customer focussed Catering offer for over 41,000 students, staff, and event guests. To ensure the business meets the financial obligations agreed, underpinned by strong health and safety protocols and a sustainability ethos. About the Head of Hospitality and Catering Role You will be the direct point of contact for over 6 large volume sites (5 based in Nottingham), so it is imperative you have experience either from a HE/Contract Caterer background or in a similar role. You will be supporting a Top 10 UK University which sees an average of a £3-£4 million annual turnover and has catered for over 4,500 events last year alone! Salary: £63,702 - £71,052 Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) - some weekend and evenings will be included from time to time depending on business needs/events. This is a full-time permanent position, based on site 5 days a week between the Nottingham Campuses. What duties will be included in the Head of Hospitality and Catering role? Operational Management Lead and manage the range of catering outlets across all four campuses: delivering an attractive, high-quality offer, excellence and consistency in service delivery and achievement of commercial targets, associated KPIs and implementing improvements as necessary. Have oversight for the Catering and Hospitality offer at our Confetti Nottingham and London campuses. Identify opportunities for new and extended business income generation supported by appropriate business cases. Present and implement an annual business plan, scoping and specifying what and how the business objectives will be delivered and report upon the outcomes. Exercise strong budgetary and forecasting management, with dual responsibility for revenue growth and effective cost control. Operate, develop, and identify scope for effective use of IT systems including tills, cashless payment, stock control, Kinetics and Hospitality booking systems. Lead the thinking on new offers, opportunities, and trends to ensure the department continues to evolve. Effective oversight of Catering fixtures and equipment, ensuring investment requirements are planned accordingly. Develop and review departmental Standard Operating Procedures on a regular basis striving for operational excellence. Customer Service Set, communicate and manage standards of performance for all aspects of activity conducted within areas of accountability fostered within a challenging and supportive environment. Develop and maintain strongly motivated and effective teams with a structure that is flexible and designed to accommodate the nature of fluctuating demand profile. Manage complex human resource issues including sickness absence, conduct and performance management. Oversee the effective implementation of the Staff appraisal process and ensure compliance throughout the department. Ensure complaints and negative feedback to the service are dealt with in a satisfactory and timely manner and make recommendations for improvement as required. Accountable for the effective recruitment for the department, identifying gaps in resource and creating new. positions where necessary. Stakeholders and Policy Work closely with other departmental stakeholders in the delivery of internal and external events including but not limited to delegate conferences and day meetings, dinners, and reputational events such as Open Days, Graduation Ceremonies and various University Executive Team led events. Be responsible for compliance with all relevant legislation and University policy and procedures, and to specifically manage health and safety matters relating to catering and hospitality activities including public entertainment and liquor licence for the University. Ensure the effective engagement with the University's sustainability policy and carbon emissions reduction agenda is established, enhanced, and maintained. Hold full accountability for the alcohol provision, including being a designated Premises Supervisor for the University. Communications Analyse data provided by customers, other departments, stakeholders, and colleagues, and provide detailed reports and action plans to senior colleagues; shaping these plans by benchmarking against Public and Private sector organisations to ensure that the best practice is applied, where appropriate, and that prices are market competitive. Liaise with marketing colleagues to deliver a marketing strategy that increases loyalty, spend and advocacy. What will you bring to the Head of Catering and Hospitality role? You will be an excellent communicator and hold exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be commercially focussed with the ability to be creative in delivering a service that is fit for purpose. You will hold financial management skills, which includes budget setting and accurate analysis of sales and forecasts. You will be a natural leader, that can motivate, influence, and develop a large team and confident in successfully managing complex HR issues, including sickness, absence, conduct and performance. You will be competent in your abilities to manage projects to a successful conclusion and be confident in drafting proposals policies and reports. Essential experience Knowledge of Health and Safety & food standards legislation including COSHH Knowledge of public entertainment and alcohol licences Significant experience of managing a complex catering function including conference, hospitality, and retail at a senior level. Experience of providing catering services for a host of events. Experience of managing multi-site operations. Experience of budgetary planning and financial management to maximise profits and minimise costs. Experience of leading and managing change within a large organisation. Educated to A level or equivalent relevant experience. Full valid driving license. Eligible to apply for a Personal Alcohol License. Level 4 in Food Safety Management. Essential Competencies Communicating and Influencing Customer Focus Organisation and Delivery Adaptability Leading and Coaching Desirable skills and experience Experience of managing a service within the Higher Education sector. Experience of leading an award-winning service. Previous designated Premises Supervisor (Alcohol). Educated to degree level. Membership of industry relevant professional body. Professional qualification in a relevant field. Relevant qualification in Catering and Hospitality Management. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. JBRP1_UKTJ
Experienced Mortgage and Protection Adviser - Hornchurch - What's on offer to you as a Mortgage and Protection Adviser? Complete on target earnings of £40000 to £60000 per year £20,000 - £28,000 Basic salary ( dependent on experience ) Fully uncapped commission scheme Guaranteed monthly payments whilst building a pipeline, for up to 6 months BMW 1 Series company car, OR £250 monthly car allowance A Company laptop, with use of our industry leading mortgage software A bespoke digital marketing package, and support to grow your business Dedicated training and coaching to support your ongoing development from your Divisional Sales Director and business support functions; Training Team, Compliance, Admin department and in-branch team A chance to build on your career, providing you with opportunities to gain more experience and knowledge to help you progress to the next level Employee Assistance Programme What do you need to be good at? Engaging with people from all walks of life. You're able to hold conversations to establish their needs and wants. You communicate effectively through email, phone, face to face and on videos for our social channels Spinning a lot of plates, you've mastered multitasking and excel at managing numerous responsibilities and tasks Maintaining relationships through regular contact with vendors, buyers and developers to capitalise on all opportunities whilst ensuring a high level of customer service and engagement is sustained Collaborating with your peers within your branch to build relationships to assist in identifying opportunities for referrals Taking accountability for your KPIs through proactively seeking new opportunities whilst maintaining existing relationships Strong presence in front of a camera where you appeal to and engage with your audience to maximize your reach Your responsibilities as a Mortgage and Protection Adviser Generate and maintain your own client relationships and business, maximise in-branch opportunities and thrive within a challenging yet stimulating environment Follow up on in-branch leads generated by the Estate Agency team and maximise value from each client Generate your own leads and business Work in tandem with the Estate Agency team, Admin team, Training and Development team, Compliance team and Divisional Sales Director to ensure as efficient a process as possible for the client. Provide exceptional client care and experience from beginning to end, going above and beyond to provide the highest possible level of customer service. The finer details: It is essential that you currently hold CeMAP qualification, or an industry equivalent qualification. Experience of Mortgage and Protection Advising is essential. We are currently conducting some interviews using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need: Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) We'll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth Certificate We will also need Proof of Address National Insurance Full UK Driving Licence Subject to passing probationary period Equal Opportunities: At Just Mortgages, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Just Mortgages are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability - regardless of how small or large your requirement may be. To All Recruitment Agencies: Just Mortgages does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Just Mortgages employees or any other company location. Just Mortgages is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise. Privacy Policy: We process any information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available on the Spicerhaart website:
May 05, 2024
Full time
Experienced Mortgage and Protection Adviser - Hornchurch - What's on offer to you as a Mortgage and Protection Adviser? Complete on target earnings of £40000 to £60000 per year £20,000 - £28,000 Basic salary ( dependent on experience ) Fully uncapped commission scheme Guaranteed monthly payments whilst building a pipeline, for up to 6 months BMW 1 Series company car, OR £250 monthly car allowance A Company laptop, with use of our industry leading mortgage software A bespoke digital marketing package, and support to grow your business Dedicated training and coaching to support your ongoing development from your Divisional Sales Director and business support functions; Training Team, Compliance, Admin department and in-branch team A chance to build on your career, providing you with opportunities to gain more experience and knowledge to help you progress to the next level Employee Assistance Programme What do you need to be good at? Engaging with people from all walks of life. You're able to hold conversations to establish their needs and wants. You communicate effectively through email, phone, face to face and on videos for our social channels Spinning a lot of plates, you've mastered multitasking and excel at managing numerous responsibilities and tasks Maintaining relationships through regular contact with vendors, buyers and developers to capitalise on all opportunities whilst ensuring a high level of customer service and engagement is sustained Collaborating with your peers within your branch to build relationships to assist in identifying opportunities for referrals Taking accountability for your KPIs through proactively seeking new opportunities whilst maintaining existing relationships Strong presence in front of a camera where you appeal to and engage with your audience to maximize your reach Your responsibilities as a Mortgage and Protection Adviser Generate and maintain your own client relationships and business, maximise in-branch opportunities and thrive within a challenging yet stimulating environment Follow up on in-branch leads generated by the Estate Agency team and maximise value from each client Generate your own leads and business Work in tandem with the Estate Agency team, Admin team, Training and Development team, Compliance team and Divisional Sales Director to ensure as efficient a process as possible for the client. Provide exceptional client care and experience from beginning to end, going above and beyond to provide the highest possible level of customer service. The finer details: It is essential that you currently hold CeMAP qualification, or an industry equivalent qualification. Experience of Mortgage and Protection Advising is essential. We are currently conducting some interviews using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need: Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) We'll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth Certificate We will also need Proof of Address National Insurance Full UK Driving Licence Subject to passing probationary period Equal Opportunities: At Just Mortgages, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Just Mortgages are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability - regardless of how small or large your requirement may be. To All Recruitment Agencies: Just Mortgages does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Just Mortgages employees or any other company location. Just Mortgages is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise. Privacy Policy: We process any information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available on the Spicerhaart website:
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Oldham, Swansea About The Job Job summary Theory Test Service (TTS) adopts leading-edge technologies, we continuously improve our service to support candidates to book and take 3 million tests a year, a critical service for the UK. At DVSA we must be at the fore front of new technology and the impact that has on us. The team works with technology partners to take an idea and make it a reality which impacts people nationwide, there aren't many jobs like that, giving that level of recognition and satisfaction. Theres never been a better time to join the DVSA. OurDigital-first visionis supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow. Click here to find out more the award-winning services we work on and whats on offer for you, helping drive your career forward. Job Description You will: Continue the development of the Theory Test Service digital platform and product(s) to respond to emerging needs, which will include responses to technical progress, legislative changes and customer-led demand in order to improve the overall effectiveness of the product(s) and overall service provision; ensuring that the customer is at heart of any decision making. Play a lead role in the product life-cycle by breaking down product requirements into user stories, participating in development sprints and taking the product/project to market launch. In line with the Senior Leadership Team and the change management process, prioritise all product developments and improvements and make decisions on where investment is made in improving the service. Ensure that customer and user requirements are interpreted in order to make the correct product decisions, being aware that users do not always know what they want and working with the Service Leadership Team, ensure that the business benefits these developments were designed to bring are achieved. Prioritise problems for resolution, documenting common causes, working with operational leads in the Theory Test to coordinate their resolution. For further information please see the attached Role Profile. Additional Information This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham or Birmingham. Your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this. Person specification We are looking for individuals who have: Knowledge of operating in a digital service environment, including the setting of service standards, and understanding of measuring performance. Experience of agile/scrum methodology and delivery. Knowledge of techniques for understanding user needs, and experience of being able to communicate them to those involved in delivering the service to best achieve results. Experience of interpreting policy and using this information to design and/or implement products. There may be an element of travel associated with this role to other DVSA offices, with some infrequent overnight stays. Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. About Us The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles. Were working hard to: Make roads safer. Improve services for our customers. Make road transport greener and healthier. Harness the potential of technology and data. Grow and level up the economy. Were committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society. We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website . Benefits An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%. Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30. 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the Kings birthday. Latest IT and Tech devices. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level. Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names. Employee assistance program for health and well-being. Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers. For more information see visit our careers page. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 05, 2024
Full time
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Oldham, Swansea About The Job Job summary Theory Test Service (TTS) adopts leading-edge technologies, we continuously improve our service to support candidates to book and take 3 million tests a year, a critical service for the UK. At DVSA we must be at the fore front of new technology and the impact that has on us. The team works with technology partners to take an idea and make it a reality which impacts people nationwide, there aren't many jobs like that, giving that level of recognition and satisfaction. Theres never been a better time to join the DVSA. OurDigital-first visionis supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow. Click here to find out more the award-winning services we work on and whats on offer for you, helping drive your career forward. Job Description You will: Continue the development of the Theory Test Service digital platform and product(s) to respond to emerging needs, which will include responses to technical progress, legislative changes and customer-led demand in order to improve the overall effectiveness of the product(s) and overall service provision; ensuring that the customer is at heart of any decision making. Play a lead role in the product life-cycle by breaking down product requirements into user stories, participating in development sprints and taking the product/project to market launch. In line with the Senior Leadership Team and the change management process, prioritise all product developments and improvements and make decisions on where investment is made in improving the service. Ensure that customer and user requirements are interpreted in order to make the correct product decisions, being aware that users do not always know what they want and working with the Service Leadership Team, ensure that the business benefits these developments were designed to bring are achieved. Prioritise problems for resolution, documenting common causes, working with operational leads in the Theory Test to coordinate their resolution. For further information please see the attached Role Profile. Additional Information This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham or Birmingham. Your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this. Person specification We are looking for individuals who have: Knowledge of operating in a digital service environment, including the setting of service standards, and understanding of measuring performance. Experience of agile/scrum methodology and delivery. Knowledge of techniques for understanding user needs, and experience of being able to communicate them to those involved in delivering the service to best achieve results. Experience of interpreting policy and using this information to design and/or implement products. There may be an element of travel associated with this role to other DVSA offices, with some infrequent overnight stays. Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. About Us The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles. Were working hard to: Make roads safer. Improve services for our customers. Make road transport greener and healthier. Harness the potential of technology and data. Grow and level up the economy. Were committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society. We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website . Benefits An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%. Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30. 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the Kings birthday. Latest IT and Tech devices. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level. Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names. Employee assistance program for health and well-being. Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers. For more information see visit our careers page. JBRP1_UKTJ