Engagement Manager - Integrated Research page is loaded Engagement Manager - Integrated Research Apply locations London, United Kingdom Milan, Italy Munich, Bavaria, Germany Paris, France time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R Location: EU-Wide Real World Commercial Solutions to Create a Healthier World In RWCS we're passionate about improving the life sciences ecosystem and making decisions that accelerate innovation for a healthier world. Every day our team develops evidence-based strategies that are used in published research, clinical guidelines, and market access decisions, to improve healthcare at every touchpoint. We design and deliver Commercial Analytics, supported by our world-class proprietary data assets, solve complex client challenges through strategic consulting, and use leading edge market research techniques to support clients brand strategy, planning and measurement . We're purpose-driven problem solvers, that do what we love to make a greater impact on human health. Integrated Research We focus on listening to the customer and patient voice in multi-country studies for international pharmaceutical companies. Our team focuses on exploring and measuring what Health Care Professionals and patients say and do using different behavioural frameworks to deliver actionable i nsights a nd clear answers to our clients' business questions . We typically use IQVIA data to contextualise our research and collaborate with other IQVIA teams to provide our clients with comprehensive solutions to their business issues. The Role The Engagement Manager role in our EMEA Integrated Research team is critical for driving innovative solutions to key HQ clients based in EMEA. It is expected that the post holder will assist generating target revenues and will work with clients to provide strategic support to answer business issues, oversee the delivery of high-quality studies and generate repeat business . The post holder will focus on integrating different research solutions, such as primary and secondary intelligence, and employing the broader IQVIA offer to have meaningful discussions with clients. The Engagement Manager would be responsible for developing winning proposals for clients, evaluating and proposing different methodological solutions to the client. They also play a key role in coaching the team and supporting the developing of up and coming talent. The candidate will therefore be excited about developing new solutions and services, driving business development activities and delivering projects of the highest quality by working across different geographies . What You'll Be Doing Leading the delivery of the IR offer for key HQ clients in EMEA, deploying the right delivery resources and innovation to ensure repeat and new business is generated from major accounts Understanding clients' needs and developing high quality proposals to address those Bringing strategic thinking to client issues, developing clear actions for the client to solve their issues and acting as the trusted advisor to clients on a project basis Ensuring that offering development is scalable across different client business issues Design research solutions, including identification of relevant data assets, methodology, samples, questionnaires, discussion guides and other research tools Taking a leadership role in implementing B&IRS business vision and objectives, and support the development of the business Coaching offshore team and more junior team members Taking responsibility for a significant part of the business, achieving revenue targets Managing end to end consulting and Primary Market Research projects including coordination of multidisciplinary teams staffed to the project, such as fieldwork, programming and desk research Who You Are A university degree holder with 8 + years of experience in life science or healthcare consulting . Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with experience in carrying out consulting and market research projects in the pharmaceutical area at an international/cross-country level. Able to demonstrate excellent project management, relationship-building, and client-influencing skills with an established network and referral contacts Strong capability in managing large and/or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high-quality outcomes Ability to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc Excellent knowledge of English and of the main Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint ) Benefits We work hard to prioritise the things that matter most to you. Visit our benefits page for information on everything from perks to well-being initiatives and career enhancement. IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible - to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at Similar Jobs (4) Engagement Manager - Integrated Research locations 11 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Principal - Integrated Research locations 6 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Engagement Manager, Brand & Research Solutions - EU Wide locations 8 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago
May 18, 2024
Full time
Engagement Manager - Integrated Research page is loaded Engagement Manager - Integrated Research Apply locations London, United Kingdom Milan, Italy Munich, Bavaria, Germany Paris, France time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R Location: EU-Wide Real World Commercial Solutions to Create a Healthier World In RWCS we're passionate about improving the life sciences ecosystem and making decisions that accelerate innovation for a healthier world. Every day our team develops evidence-based strategies that are used in published research, clinical guidelines, and market access decisions, to improve healthcare at every touchpoint. We design and deliver Commercial Analytics, supported by our world-class proprietary data assets, solve complex client challenges through strategic consulting, and use leading edge market research techniques to support clients brand strategy, planning and measurement . We're purpose-driven problem solvers, that do what we love to make a greater impact on human health. Integrated Research We focus on listening to the customer and patient voice in multi-country studies for international pharmaceutical companies. Our team focuses on exploring and measuring what Health Care Professionals and patients say and do using different behavioural frameworks to deliver actionable i nsights a nd clear answers to our clients' business questions . We typically use IQVIA data to contextualise our research and collaborate with other IQVIA teams to provide our clients with comprehensive solutions to their business issues. The Role The Engagement Manager role in our EMEA Integrated Research team is critical for driving innovative solutions to key HQ clients based in EMEA. It is expected that the post holder will assist generating target revenues and will work with clients to provide strategic support to answer business issues, oversee the delivery of high-quality studies and generate repeat business . The post holder will focus on integrating different research solutions, such as primary and secondary intelligence, and employing the broader IQVIA offer to have meaningful discussions with clients. The Engagement Manager would be responsible for developing winning proposals for clients, evaluating and proposing different methodological solutions to the client. They also play a key role in coaching the team and supporting the developing of up and coming talent. The candidate will therefore be excited about developing new solutions and services, driving business development activities and delivering projects of the highest quality by working across different geographies . What You'll Be Doing Leading the delivery of the IR offer for key HQ clients in EMEA, deploying the right delivery resources and innovation to ensure repeat and new business is generated from major accounts Understanding clients' needs and developing high quality proposals to address those Bringing strategic thinking to client issues, developing clear actions for the client to solve their issues and acting as the trusted advisor to clients on a project basis Ensuring that offering development is scalable across different client business issues Design research solutions, including identification of relevant data assets, methodology, samples, questionnaires, discussion guides and other research tools Taking a leadership role in implementing B&IRS business vision and objectives, and support the development of the business Coaching offshore team and more junior team members Taking responsibility for a significant part of the business, achieving revenue targets Managing end to end consulting and Primary Market Research projects including coordination of multidisciplinary teams staffed to the project, such as fieldwork, programming and desk research Who You Are A university degree holder with 8 + years of experience in life science or healthcare consulting . Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with experience in carrying out consulting and market research projects in the pharmaceutical area at an international/cross-country level. Able to demonstrate excellent project management, relationship-building, and client-influencing skills with an established network and referral contacts Strong capability in managing large and/or multiple projects and juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high-quality outcomes Ability to contribute to business development through the identification of leads, development of proposals etc Excellent knowledge of English and of the main Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint ) Benefits We work hard to prioritise the things that matter most to you. Visit our benefits page for information on everything from perks to well-being initiatives and career enhancement. IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible - to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at Similar Jobs (4) Engagement Manager - Integrated Research locations 11 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Principal - Integrated Research locations 6 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Engagement Manager, Brand & Research Solutions - EU Wide locations 8 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago
Ramsay Health Care Clinical
Sutton-in-ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Job Description Ward Sister/Charge Nurse We are looking for a Ward Sister to join our established team at Woodthorpe Hospital and be part of our exciting journey. You will be delivering exceptional standards of clinical care to our surgical patients working with a dedicated team and directly reporting to the Ward Manager. You will also have the opportunity to broaden your nursing experience by managing a varied surgical case mix. You will be expected to use your excellent clinical and evidenced based knowledge to actively contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway, identifying opportunities and supporting individuals in the delivery of high quality patient care and b e responsible for the running of the department in the absence of the ward manager, in turn fostering a culture that is positive, free from blame and forward thinking while supporting staff to meet their goals. What you'll bring with you: Registered with the NMC High standards of clinical competence Sound written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required Demonstrated customer service skills Demonstrated computer skills Flexibility to cover on call duties Benefits 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023) Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP Life Assurance (Death in Service) Free Training and Development via the Academy Free Parking on site for workers (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal The Blue Light Card Scheme About us Woodthorpe Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. The hospital opened in 1877 and has built an excellent reputation for delivering first class healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment and NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system. By investing in the latest advanced medical technology, we offer a wide range of treatments and services. We care for patients from initial outpatient consultation and diagnostic scanning through to surgical treatment and recovery. We are proud to be in partnership with some of the most qualified and experienced Consultants, along with dedicated staff who are highly trained and pride themselves on maintaining the highest levels of patient care to encourage a full and speedy recovery. Our Speciality Areas Include; Orthopaedics General Surgery Ophthalmology Cosmetic Surgery ENT Diagnostics We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Description Ward Sister/Charge Nurse We are looking for a Ward Sister to join our established team at Woodthorpe Hospital and be part of our exciting journey. You will be delivering exceptional standards of clinical care to our surgical patients working with a dedicated team and directly reporting to the Ward Manager. You will also have the opportunity to broaden your nursing experience by managing a varied surgical case mix. You will be expected to use your excellent clinical and evidenced based knowledge to actively contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway, identifying opportunities and supporting individuals in the delivery of high quality patient care and b e responsible for the running of the department in the absence of the ward manager, in turn fostering a culture that is positive, free from blame and forward thinking while supporting staff to meet their goals. What you'll bring with you: Registered with the NMC High standards of clinical competence Sound written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required Demonstrated customer service skills Demonstrated computer skills Flexibility to cover on call duties Benefits 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023) Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP Life Assurance (Death in Service) Free Training and Development via the Academy Free Parking on site for workers (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal The Blue Light Card Scheme About us Woodthorpe Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. The hospital opened in 1877 and has built an excellent reputation for delivering first class healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment and NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system. By investing in the latest advanced medical technology, we offer a wide range of treatments and services. We care for patients from initial outpatient consultation and diagnostic scanning through to surgical treatment and recovery. We are proud to be in partnership with some of the most qualified and experienced Consultants, along with dedicated staff who are highly trained and pride themselves on maintaining the highest levels of patient care to encourage a full and speedy recovery. Our Speciality Areas Include; Orthopaedics General Surgery Ophthalmology Cosmetic Surgery ENT Diagnostics We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
UM is a media agency designed to Futureproof our clients' businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections - all rooted in culture. We believe in purposeful growth, and our Better World Media philosophy puts diversity, equity and sustainability at the heart of our business operations. We are committed to investing in diverse and responsible media partners, in order to drive more meaningful and authentic messaging for our clients. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients. Here in the UK we are proud to work with some of the world's most exciting brands, including Accenture, American Express, Just Eat Takeaway, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, MoneySuperMarket and Spotify. London is also the home of our UM EMEA Headquarters, providing the full spectrum of integrated media and marketing services to global clients across the region. Our in-house tools and technology capabilities, driven by a truly multi-national, talented and passionate team of people, makes us perfectly placed to create tailored, regional solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a regional hub, we act as a catalyst to integrate and connect - fuelling central strategies with both local insights and regional expertise. We have specialists across brand strategy, research & insight, data-driven analytics, 360 digital media planning and content creation, and we bring all of these disciplines together to provide frameworks that optimise our clients' advertising investment in each market. ABOUT THE ROLE This role is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as an Account Director, delivering campaigns across UM's client - Ithra. You will play a significant role in the team, driving forward innovative thinking, as well as media planning excellence across digital and offline channels. KEY CAPABILITIES As the Account Director, you will be tasked with playing a vital role in the client-facing account management team. This role focuses on the full campaign lifecycle, from taking in new briefs, to creating exciting media plans across all online and offline channels, through to overseeing activation and post-campaign analyses. You will work with the Account Managers and Account Executive (across all disciplines) to deliver innovative and effective media plans, whilst having autonomy to develop cross channel planning skills within the team. You will have excellent people skills, be confident in planning online and offline campaigns, and have a good understanding of reporting and measurement requirements. You will need to build excellent relationships with clients, media owners, internal activation team specialists, and those working within your own team. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Client & Account Management Gain the respect and trust of client by demonstrating knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm for the business. Work with internal specialist units to deliver the best response/service to clients. Create and maintain relationship with external agencies and key media partners. Help ensure the smooth management of account finances and administrative tasks. Escalate issues quickly to the Managing Partner Planning Champion excellence in all aspects of of media planning & buying in online and offline channels . Demonstrate understanding of online and offline channels. Fully understand the brief and help challenge the clients. Work seamlessly with Strategy and Specialist teams to ensure brilliant thinking is turned into brilliant implementation. Understand and utilise Mediabrands' planning tools. Implementation of campaigns - e.g.: Request/check/deliver accurate timelines and ensuring on-time delivery Deliver live campaign updates Campaign updates, asset production requests, checking asset supply, reporting etc Collaborate closely with media partners to align performance against client expectation and new opportunities. Support the team in administrative and finance tasks ( Prisma, all billing based tasks including reconciliation at the end of the campaign) Compiling trafficking sheets Any additional pixel creation briefing to AdOps Coordination 3rd party agency comms, creative agency, analytics agency etc ABOUT YOU You are professional in front of clients. You have experience working on a range of brands, and across a wide range of media channels, ideally someone with digital first experience who has been responsible for the implantation and management of campaigns. You are a dedicated and motivated individual, who helps create and maintain a powerful team dynamic. You have a collaborative spirit and enjoys developing good working relationships internally and externally. You have good communications skills. You are a self-motivated and driven person who has an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to succeed and achieve. Strong admin skills and great attention to detail. Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at email protected if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more! Analytics and Customization These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. 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May 18, 2024
Full time
UM is a media agency designed to Futureproof our clients' businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections - all rooted in culture. We believe in purposeful growth, and our Better World Media philosophy puts diversity, equity and sustainability at the heart of our business operations. We are committed to investing in diverse and responsible media partners, in order to drive more meaningful and authentic messaging for our clients. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients. Here in the UK we are proud to work with some of the world's most exciting brands, including Accenture, American Express, Just Eat Takeaway, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, MoneySuperMarket and Spotify. London is also the home of our UM EMEA Headquarters, providing the full spectrum of integrated media and marketing services to global clients across the region. Our in-house tools and technology capabilities, driven by a truly multi-national, talented and passionate team of people, makes us perfectly placed to create tailored, regional solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a regional hub, we act as a catalyst to integrate and connect - fuelling central strategies with both local insights and regional expertise. We have specialists across brand strategy, research & insight, data-driven analytics, 360 digital media planning and content creation, and we bring all of these disciplines together to provide frameworks that optimise our clients' advertising investment in each market. ABOUT THE ROLE This role is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as an Account Director, delivering campaigns across UM's client - Ithra. You will play a significant role in the team, driving forward innovative thinking, as well as media planning excellence across digital and offline channels. KEY CAPABILITIES As the Account Director, you will be tasked with playing a vital role in the client-facing account management team. This role focuses on the full campaign lifecycle, from taking in new briefs, to creating exciting media plans across all online and offline channels, through to overseeing activation and post-campaign analyses. You will work with the Account Managers and Account Executive (across all disciplines) to deliver innovative and effective media plans, whilst having autonomy to develop cross channel planning skills within the team. You will have excellent people skills, be confident in planning online and offline campaigns, and have a good understanding of reporting and measurement requirements. You will need to build excellent relationships with clients, media owners, internal activation team specialists, and those working within your own team. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Client & Account Management Gain the respect and trust of client by demonstrating knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm for the business. Work with internal specialist units to deliver the best response/service to clients. Create and maintain relationship with external agencies and key media partners. Help ensure the smooth management of account finances and administrative tasks. Escalate issues quickly to the Managing Partner Planning Champion excellence in all aspects of of media planning & buying in online and offline channels . Demonstrate understanding of online and offline channels. Fully understand the brief and help challenge the clients. Work seamlessly with Strategy and Specialist teams to ensure brilliant thinking is turned into brilliant implementation. Understand and utilise Mediabrands' planning tools. Implementation of campaigns - e.g.: Request/check/deliver accurate timelines and ensuring on-time delivery Deliver live campaign updates Campaign updates, asset production requests, checking asset supply, reporting etc Collaborate closely with media partners to align performance against client expectation and new opportunities. Support the team in administrative and finance tasks ( Prisma, all billing based tasks including reconciliation at the end of the campaign) Compiling trafficking sheets Any additional pixel creation briefing to AdOps Coordination 3rd party agency comms, creative agency, analytics agency etc ABOUT YOU You are professional in front of clients. You have experience working on a range of brands, and across a wide range of media channels, ideally someone with digital first experience who has been responsible for the implantation and management of campaigns. You are a dedicated and motivated individual, who helps create and maintain a powerful team dynamic. You have a collaborative spirit and enjoys developing good working relationships internally and externally. You have good communications skills. You are a self-motivated and driven person who has an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to succeed and achieve. Strong admin skills and great attention to detail. Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at email protected if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more! Analytics and Customization These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site. Cookies that may be in use after you enable: _ga Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. 2years _gat Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. 10 minutes _gid Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. 24Hours Enable or Disable Cookies Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences!
Head of Strategic Transport & Highways 3 months, Inside IR35 Lewisham About the role To provide strategic leadership, direction, management and control in the delivery of the Council's Strategic Transport & Highways service, within a performance, risk management and value for money framework. Responsibilities To be responsible for the effective management, planning and monitoring of large and complex budgets associated with all Strategic Transport functions including: Deliver effective monitoring of service providers to ensure that contracts and associated services are delivered on time and within budget and monitored via the councils' performance and finance systems. To provide corporate advice on strategic Transport related matters, represent the Council on cross Borough and London-wide transport groups and initiatives including being the key point of liaison with Transport for London (including production of the Borough's Local Implementation Plan). To manage the highway network by developing, introducing and maintaining policies and standards that support with the delivery of the Council's strategic objectives. To brief and engage consultants, contractors, specialists and suppliers to ensure services are effectively and compliantly commissioned and delivered. Provide, advice, support and leadership to these activities in support of business activities, ensuring that objectives are achieved. Take ultimate responsibility for the management, direction and control of both directly employed staff, consultants and other service providers in the delivery of the service, establishing and negotiating options and solutions and resolving conflict. To ensure effective design and delivery of routine work and capital work programmes including effective contract management of service providers. To develop, maintain and implement the Council's Highway Asset management plan; to develop appropriate highway investment programmes that will utilise available resources to maximise efficiency, address issues through customer feedback and maintain a safe and high quality network for the borough. About the Candidate Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of continuous professional or managerial development. To hold corporate membership of either a highways and transport related professional body, and/or relevant experience A demonstrable track record of managing a highways service in a London Local Authority and a knowledge of the interrelationship between London Boroughs and Transport for London Extensive knowledge of transport and highways processes and asset management A successful track record of leading and managing complex and rigorous organisational change and driving though new ways of working in a large, complex organisation as a senior manager. Excellent understanding of the issues facing the management of a public sector organisation in the current climate. Extensive knowledge of local authority budgetary arrangements, accounting systems and financial management. Significant experience of managing complex budgets and delivering challenging savings targets in a public sector environment. Knowledge and practical application of procurement procedures and tender evaluation techniques. A knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Highways Act, Traffic Management Act and associated legislation. If interested in the role, please contact me at
May 18, 2024
Full time
Head of Strategic Transport & Highways 3 months, Inside IR35 Lewisham About the role To provide strategic leadership, direction, management and control in the delivery of the Council's Strategic Transport & Highways service, within a performance, risk management and value for money framework. Responsibilities To be responsible for the effective management, planning and monitoring of large and complex budgets associated with all Strategic Transport functions including: Deliver effective monitoring of service providers to ensure that contracts and associated services are delivered on time and within budget and monitored via the councils' performance and finance systems. To provide corporate advice on strategic Transport related matters, represent the Council on cross Borough and London-wide transport groups and initiatives including being the key point of liaison with Transport for London (including production of the Borough's Local Implementation Plan). To manage the highway network by developing, introducing and maintaining policies and standards that support with the delivery of the Council's strategic objectives. To brief and engage consultants, contractors, specialists and suppliers to ensure services are effectively and compliantly commissioned and delivered. Provide, advice, support and leadership to these activities in support of business activities, ensuring that objectives are achieved. Take ultimate responsibility for the management, direction and control of both directly employed staff, consultants and other service providers in the delivery of the service, establishing and negotiating options and solutions and resolving conflict. To ensure effective design and delivery of routine work and capital work programmes including effective contract management of service providers. To develop, maintain and implement the Council's Highway Asset management plan; to develop appropriate highway investment programmes that will utilise available resources to maximise efficiency, address issues through customer feedback and maintain a safe and high quality network for the borough. About the Candidate Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of continuous professional or managerial development. To hold corporate membership of either a highways and transport related professional body, and/or relevant experience A demonstrable track record of managing a highways service in a London Local Authority and a knowledge of the interrelationship between London Boroughs and Transport for London Extensive knowledge of transport and highways processes and asset management A successful track record of leading and managing complex and rigorous organisational change and driving though new ways of working in a large, complex organisation as a senior manager. Excellent understanding of the issues facing the management of a public sector organisation in the current climate. Extensive knowledge of local authority budgetary arrangements, accounting systems and financial management. Significant experience of managing complex budgets and delivering challenging savings targets in a public sector environment. Knowledge and practical application of procurement procedures and tender evaluation techniques. A knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Highways Act, Traffic Management Act and associated legislation. If interested in the role, please contact me at
Investment Consulting Apprenticeship Closing Date: 20th May 2024 We're hiring in Edinburgh! Join Aon as an Investment Apprentice as a permanent colleague from day one and be play a vital role in meeting the expectations of our global clients through the delivery of high-quality service and advice. Our consultants have been advising employers and governments on their pension schemes and other assets - totalling over $4 trillion - for over 60 years. At Aon, we provide a wide range of clients with expertise that extends from setting their investment strategies and the day-to-day management of their investment portfolios, through to corporate transactions and transfers of assets from one Investment Manager to another. We recognise the learning, development, and social value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the start of their programme. All our apprentices will spend most of their time in the office and occasional time working from home. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Your role as an Investment Apprentice: Delivering client value drives everything we do at Aon. Likewise, it will drive everything you do as an Apprentice here. Your role will focus on assisting colleagues in preparing investment advice, market insights and detailed analysis for your clients. What your day could look like: Supporting client-facing advisory activities through accurate investment calculations Preparing and checking data, carrying out audit trails and supporting one-off projects Carrying out administrative tasks contributing to the retirement and investment consulting process Inputting data accurately to maintain management information Supporting the delivery of client-facing plan management activities and project deliverables Over time, helping to ensure our work complies with external professional requirements and our own internal quality standards Learning quickly on the job, through formal training and from senior colleagues around you Your Development As an Aon Apprentice you will be enrolled onto our development programme when you join. This programme is built around 3 core elements: Business learning - on the job learning and experiences giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined Centralised learning - UK apprentices complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business Professional Qualifications - we want you to be as successful as possible, so we'll fully support your study towards your Level 4 Investment Consultant Apprentice Programme. This will provide you with the communication and client facing skills for a long running career as an Investment Consultant, as well supporting you through the IMC (Investment Management Certificate) qualification. To support you as you study for your exams, you'll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials. Building Relationships With Aon business leaders playing an active role in our development, you're encouraged to make the most of every networking opportunity open to you. The early relationships you build will include: Your Apprentice network - you'll meet Apprentices from all areas of Aon in the UK, helping you navigate our business and grow a support network from day one Your Buddy - a recent apprentice colleague who can help you out with day-to-day questions, support you with networking, specific issues or any general thoughts or queries you have Business mentors - many experienced colleagues will be actively interested and involved in your development The Early Careers Team - here to help smooth the way, open doors, and advise you on developing your knowledge, skills and prospects Your career beyond your Apprenticeship Once you've completed the formal apprenticeship programme, you'll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. We would expect you to be promotion ready within 24 months and you will continue to grow your career at Aon. You will also be able to continue your studies for the CFA1 qualifications. Alongside the interactive development programme we've mentioned above, you'll have the chance to explore different career paths. Once you have completed your 18-month Apprenticeship, your training and development doesn't stop there, you will continue your professional development taking on more client responsibilities. Next Steps If you are interested in this apprenticeship programme and would like to apply, here are some things to help you: Entry Requirements: 104 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent) or 260 UCAS points for exams sat prior to 2017 (excluding General Studies) i.e. BCC Five grade A - C GCSEs including Maths and English What are we lookin
May 18, 2024
Full time
Investment Consulting Apprenticeship Closing Date: 20th May 2024 We're hiring in Edinburgh! Join Aon as an Investment Apprentice as a permanent colleague from day one and be play a vital role in meeting the expectations of our global clients through the delivery of high-quality service and advice. Our consultants have been advising employers and governments on their pension schemes and other assets - totalling over $4 trillion - for over 60 years. At Aon, we provide a wide range of clients with expertise that extends from setting their investment strategies and the day-to-day management of their investment portfolios, through to corporate transactions and transfers of assets from one Investment Manager to another. We recognise the learning, development, and social value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the start of their programme. All our apprentices will spend most of their time in the office and occasional time working from home. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Your role as an Investment Apprentice: Delivering client value drives everything we do at Aon. Likewise, it will drive everything you do as an Apprentice here. Your role will focus on assisting colleagues in preparing investment advice, market insights and detailed analysis for your clients. What your day could look like: Supporting client-facing advisory activities through accurate investment calculations Preparing and checking data, carrying out audit trails and supporting one-off projects Carrying out administrative tasks contributing to the retirement and investment consulting process Inputting data accurately to maintain management information Supporting the delivery of client-facing plan management activities and project deliverables Over time, helping to ensure our work complies with external professional requirements and our own internal quality standards Learning quickly on the job, through formal training and from senior colleagues around you Your Development As an Aon Apprentice you will be enrolled onto our development programme when you join. This programme is built around 3 core elements: Business learning - on the job learning and experiences giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined Centralised learning - UK apprentices complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business Professional Qualifications - we want you to be as successful as possible, so we'll fully support your study towards your Level 4 Investment Consultant Apprentice Programme. This will provide you with the communication and client facing skills for a long running career as an Investment Consultant, as well supporting you through the IMC (Investment Management Certificate) qualification. To support you as you study for your exams, you'll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials. Building Relationships With Aon business leaders playing an active role in our development, you're encouraged to make the most of every networking opportunity open to you. The early relationships you build will include: Your Apprentice network - you'll meet Apprentices from all areas of Aon in the UK, helping you navigate our business and grow a support network from day one Your Buddy - a recent apprentice colleague who can help you out with day-to-day questions, support you with networking, specific issues or any general thoughts or queries you have Business mentors - many experienced colleagues will be actively interested and involved in your development The Early Careers Team - here to help smooth the way, open doors, and advise you on developing your knowledge, skills and prospects Your career beyond your Apprenticeship Once you've completed the formal apprenticeship programme, you'll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. We would expect you to be promotion ready within 24 months and you will continue to grow your career at Aon. You will also be able to continue your studies for the CFA1 qualifications. Alongside the interactive development programme we've mentioned above, you'll have the chance to explore different career paths. Once you have completed your 18-month Apprenticeship, your training and development doesn't stop there, you will continue your professional development taking on more client responsibilities. Next Steps If you are interested in this apprenticeship programme and would like to apply, here are some things to help you: Entry Requirements: 104 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent) or 260 UCAS points for exams sat prior to 2017 (excluding General Studies) i.e. BCC Five grade A - C GCSEs including Maths and English What are we lookin
Senior Product Manager (Data Engineering) Storio Group have a need to establish a broad scope of data products in support of critical business operations. This role will work in close partnership with Technology to drive the product strategy for the data platform and inform that with use cases, product capabilities, and ensure tight engagement with data consumers so that their operational and commercial need are met through a sustainable suite of data products. The group has spent considerable time integrating and migrating previously separate operations into one group structure and operating rhythm - now that process is concluding there is a strategic imperative to harness the new efficiency that harmonisation brings and define strategic product roadmaps that can focus on growth. Analysis has begun on how to leverage our data assets through further development of our data platform, and develop investment cases for the scale up of data utilisation. This is a perfect role for a candidate that wants to use their skills to make a significant commercial impact as the next phase of their career story. Primary Responsibilities As a Senior Product Manager this role requires extensive expertise and responsibility within product management. Building upon a foundation of refined product optimisation techniques, this role requires a deep level of proficiency in enhancing the product development process. In this role you will look after a broader Product or one that is more complex. You will take charge of high-level discussions on product strategy and assume full ownership of the product roadmap, exerting substantial influence over the direction of the broader product domain. This role requires a collaborative approach that extends beyond integration with cross-functional teams, to actively driving and inspiring innovation and high performance within these teams. With advanced stakeholder management skills, you will be required to navigate complex relationships with finesse, ensuring not just alignment but active engagement and support from stakeholders towards common objectives. Impact and Contributions Resetting the team & domain into becoming a high performing product and engineering team focussed on delivering value within Storio to its internal stakeholders. Stakeholder engagement to build confidence and trust in how their needs are translated into delivery. Experience and Attributes we'd like to see Extensive Product Management background Previous experience managing Data Products in a medium sized business Previous experience supporting an organisation maturing its data experience Excellent stakeholder management experience, communication, persuasion and, empathy for colleague needs Nice to have Experience Experience with master data management, data modeling, financial operations of data What's in it for you? At Storio group, we understand the importance of work-life balance. You'll find opportunities to make the most of our generous annual leave policy, remote working policy, and a versatile hybrid working model. We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all Storio group employees, and you'll discover a warm and inclusive company culture that includes social events throughout the year and a team rich in diversity. About us Hello. We are Storio group. A place where life's stories are made, crafted and shared. A place where we create new ways to pass memories and stories between people and generations. And where, together, we make joy unforgettable. We bring our customers' stories to life through a range of high-quality personalised photo products, like photo books, wall decor, calendars & gifts. Our innovative technology enables customers to easily personalise their creations to keep for themselves or share as the most thoughtful of gifts. Every single one of our employees brings something unique to Storio group and leaves a lasting imprint on our work, our culture and our company. Storio group is a place where we can all see and feel the impact of what we do, every day. A career with us is an opportunity to make your mark on our customers' lives and on your career. Equal opportunities statement We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment regardless of age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable adjustments in order for you to perform at your peak during the interview, please let our HR team know ahead of time so that they can assist. We will consider the matter carefully and try to accommodate your needs within reason. If we consider a particular adjustment would not be reasonable we will explain our reasons and try to find an alternative solution where possible. Sponsorship We aren't able to offer sponsorship for this role so please only apply if you have the Right to Work without the need for sponsorship
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Product Manager (Data Engineering) Storio Group have a need to establish a broad scope of data products in support of critical business operations. This role will work in close partnership with Technology to drive the product strategy for the data platform and inform that with use cases, product capabilities, and ensure tight engagement with data consumers so that their operational and commercial need are met through a sustainable suite of data products. The group has spent considerable time integrating and migrating previously separate operations into one group structure and operating rhythm - now that process is concluding there is a strategic imperative to harness the new efficiency that harmonisation brings and define strategic product roadmaps that can focus on growth. Analysis has begun on how to leverage our data assets through further development of our data platform, and develop investment cases for the scale up of data utilisation. This is a perfect role for a candidate that wants to use their skills to make a significant commercial impact as the next phase of their career story. Primary Responsibilities As a Senior Product Manager this role requires extensive expertise and responsibility within product management. Building upon a foundation of refined product optimisation techniques, this role requires a deep level of proficiency in enhancing the product development process. In this role you will look after a broader Product or one that is more complex. You will take charge of high-level discussions on product strategy and assume full ownership of the product roadmap, exerting substantial influence over the direction of the broader product domain. This role requires a collaborative approach that extends beyond integration with cross-functional teams, to actively driving and inspiring innovation and high performance within these teams. With advanced stakeholder management skills, you will be required to navigate complex relationships with finesse, ensuring not just alignment but active engagement and support from stakeholders towards common objectives. Impact and Contributions Resetting the team & domain into becoming a high performing product and engineering team focussed on delivering value within Storio to its internal stakeholders. Stakeholder engagement to build confidence and trust in how their needs are translated into delivery. Experience and Attributes we'd like to see Extensive Product Management background Previous experience managing Data Products in a medium sized business Previous experience supporting an organisation maturing its data experience Excellent stakeholder management experience, communication, persuasion and, empathy for colleague needs Nice to have Experience Experience with master data management, data modeling, financial operations of data What's in it for you? At Storio group, we understand the importance of work-life balance. You'll find opportunities to make the most of our generous annual leave policy, remote working policy, and a versatile hybrid working model. We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all Storio group employees, and you'll discover a warm and inclusive company culture that includes social events throughout the year and a team rich in diversity. About us Hello. We are Storio group. A place where life's stories are made, crafted and shared. A place where we create new ways to pass memories and stories between people and generations. And where, together, we make joy unforgettable. We bring our customers' stories to life through a range of high-quality personalised photo products, like photo books, wall decor, calendars & gifts. Our innovative technology enables customers to easily personalise their creations to keep for themselves or share as the most thoughtful of gifts. Every single one of our employees brings something unique to Storio group and leaves a lasting imprint on our work, our culture and our company. Storio group is a place where we can all see and feel the impact of what we do, every day. A career with us is an opportunity to make your mark on our customers' lives and on your career. Equal opportunities statement We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment regardless of age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable adjustments in order for you to perform at your peak during the interview, please let our HR team know ahead of time so that they can assist. We will consider the matter carefully and try to accommodate your needs within reason. If we consider a particular adjustment would not be reasonable we will explain our reasons and try to find an alternative solution where possible. Sponsorship We aren't able to offer sponsorship for this role so please only apply if you have the Right to Work without the need for sponsorship
Director, Applied Data Science page is loaded Director, Applied Data Science Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-216397 Our Purpose We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results. Title and Summary Director, Applied Data ScienceOverview Reporting to the Vice President of Analytics and Metrics and working with the TST Applied Data Science team, the Director will drive enterprise-level impact from data science solutions by leading a team of data scientists and engineers; managing delivery and scaling of existing data science models; and lead experimentation and innovation to develop new capabilities. The Role 1/ Lead a team of data scientists and engineers • Recruit, hire, and train distinctive data science and ML engineering talent • Serve as a senior technical leader on the team, guiding individual contributors in their development of data science and ML engineering solutions • Engage business and technical stakeholders across Mastercard to co-create solutions and collaboratively solve data science problems • Continuously raise the bar on the capabilities and impact of our data science solutions 2/ Manage delivery and scaling of existing models • Architect and lead the design and implementation of sophisticated data models and algorithms, steering complex data science initiatives from conception through to execution. • Implement Agile practices to scale development of individual solutions across distributed cross-functional teams • Lead the engineering team to deploy and manage critical models in production 3/ Lead experimentation and innovation • Develop and refine advanced analytical solutions, utilizing Mastercard's extensive global data assets and software platforms. • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, continually applying new techniques to enhance analytical capabilities. • Manage long-term development of market-differentiating capabilities alongside day-to-day value delivery All about you • 7+ years of experience in data science with at least 2 as a people manager • Strong experience in Python • Extensive expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics. • Highly structured and organized with the ability to plan work to maximize the team's productivity and effectiveness. • Deep understanding of the AI development lifecycle • Proficiency in big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or similar frameworks. • Excellent skills in data visualization and interpretation. • Demonstrated history of successfully delivering high-quality, data-driven solutions, including deploying production-level machine learning models and executing complex business intelligence projects. • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex data concepts in simple terms. • Experience in working with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. • Proven track record of delivering data products in environments with strict adherence to security and model governance standards. • Bachelor's degree in computer science, analytics, mathematics, statistics, economics, industrial engineering, or physical sciences. Master's degree in one of these disciplines preferred. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines. About Us Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Director, Applied Data Science page is loaded Director, Applied Data Science Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-216397 Our Purpose We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results. Title and Summary Director, Applied Data ScienceOverview Reporting to the Vice President of Analytics and Metrics and working with the TST Applied Data Science team, the Director will drive enterprise-level impact from data science solutions by leading a team of data scientists and engineers; managing delivery and scaling of existing data science models; and lead experimentation and innovation to develop new capabilities. The Role 1/ Lead a team of data scientists and engineers • Recruit, hire, and train distinctive data science and ML engineering talent • Serve as a senior technical leader on the team, guiding individual contributors in their development of data science and ML engineering solutions • Engage business and technical stakeholders across Mastercard to co-create solutions and collaboratively solve data science problems • Continuously raise the bar on the capabilities and impact of our data science solutions 2/ Manage delivery and scaling of existing models • Architect and lead the design and implementation of sophisticated data models and algorithms, steering complex data science initiatives from conception through to execution. • Implement Agile practices to scale development of individual solutions across distributed cross-functional teams • Lead the engineering team to deploy and manage critical models in production 3/ Lead experimentation and innovation • Develop and refine advanced analytical solutions, utilizing Mastercard's extensive global data assets and software platforms. • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, continually applying new techniques to enhance analytical capabilities. • Manage long-term development of market-differentiating capabilities alongside day-to-day value delivery All about you • 7+ years of experience in data science with at least 2 as a people manager • Strong experience in Python • Extensive expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics. • Highly structured and organized with the ability to plan work to maximize the team's productivity and effectiveness. • Deep understanding of the AI development lifecycle • Proficiency in big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or similar frameworks. • Excellent skills in data visualization and interpretation. • Demonstrated history of successfully delivering high-quality, data-driven solutions, including deploying production-level machine learning models and executing complex business intelligence projects. • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex data concepts in simple terms. • Experience in working with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. • Proven track record of delivering data products in environments with strict adherence to security and model governance standards. • Bachelor's degree in computer science, analytics, mathematics, statistics, economics, industrial engineering, or physical sciences. Master's degree in one of these disciplines preferred. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines. About Us Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers.
Location: London (3-5 days in the Holborn Office) Zeelo is an Enterprise TransitTech company that provides software and services to organizations to increase trust, efficiency and sustainability in commuter shuttle and home-to-school bus programs Headquartered in London, with an R&D team in Spain and operations in the UK, Ireland and US, Zeelo is poised for significant growth. Today Zeelo has 130 employees and serves clients including Amazon, Bridgewater, UPS and many more. We have developed a best-in-class technology platform that connects organizations with riders and operator partners consisting of a route optimization platform, mobile apps and operations management system. Our software and managed services improve service levels, enhance bus occupancy, minimize CO2 emissions, reduce costs and streamline administrative processes. The Role: Product Managers are at the heart of the Zeelo business. They are the glue that binds commercial goals with operational delivery and the grease that eases rapid engineering development over the bumpy road of scaleup reality. Zeelo product managers work closely with commercial and operations teams to identify and create opportunities. They apply a keen commercial understanding and an analytical approach to design innovative solutions with the engineering team which they then manage through development and delivery into customers hands. What you'll do: Senior Product Managers take full responsibility for defining and delivering a Product Vision. The key goals of the role are to take firm ownership for your assigned business area, creating and delivering innovations that empower our commercial team, support our operational team and amaze our customers. You will be a visible leader internally and externally, a standard bearer for the company's values and goals who builds a global community of customer advocates reflecting an award winning, class leading customer experience. Contribute significantly to organisation's strategy and goals while enabling business and user objectives Set and execute the vision of customer centricity in all the products you are responsible for Driving the vision for the team, and building a strategy and product roadmap that aligns to the team's mission and success metrics. Defining and delivering initiatives that engage our customers and our internal teams and offer them real value. Provide strong leadership and be a visible exemplar for your team and the wider product community Maintain a good understanding of the market including customers, competitors, potential suppliers and partners Own delivery of the product roadmap for your business area and create stakeholder visibility through defined solution scope, milestones, and deliverables Enable a transparent, structured approach to prioritisation that gives the business clarity and confidence that the most impactful developments are being prioritised and gives the engineering team a reliable forward view and remove ambiguity from planning Define KPIs to measure achievement of product goals and their relationship to business (i.e. customer satisfaction, technical performance, etc.) Understand existing systems and the information flow to analyse tradeoffs and make decisions in the face of ambiguity. Effectively collaborate with world-class R&D and design within Zeelo What makes you a good fit for the role: 6+ years in Product Management. We value a mix of experience but it's essential you have strong experience across B2B and SaaS products. We currently have 2 product teams (squads) reporting to our Head of Product. You will lead one of these globally distributed teams to deliver high value features fast. We typically have multiple releases per week, so you must enjoy a high energy environment. You should have experience as a Senior Product Manager within a structured product environment, ideally in a high growth and scaling business. Strategic, data driven approach with proven track record of delivering complex product features at global scale Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and an appreciation and ability to vary your style to be effective with both senior business leaders, engineers and customers Commands respect from diverse stakeholders, ability to motivate and negotiate to align Confident researching and analysing product usage to identify requirements and develop business cases for investment Great problem solving skills and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done Detail-oriented; designs experiments with clear success criteria; takes an idea to execution with a strong bias for action Solid technical background with understanding/or hands on experience of software development and web technologies Be comfortable working with agile, international teams It would be great if you have: Exposure to mobility / transport / logistics or similar industry Experience of both B2C and B2B products. Zeelo operates B2B2C services, our clients are some of the largest globally enterprises that expect the highest standards of product quality and security. We provide transport services for their employees so by far the largest number of direct contacts are with riders. We have hundreds of clients (B2B) with hundreds of thousands of riders (B2C). What you should know about Zeelo: We're on a mission to connect the world to work and education through affordable and sustainable transportation We sell turnkey, managed and software solutions to employers (office-based and shift-based) and schools (private schools and universities) We have developed a best-in-class technology platform that connects organizations with riders and operator partners via a route optimization platform, mobile apps and operations management system We are asset light, partnering with the best operators and then fully managing service delivery to ensure the highest service standards We're just over 7-years old, backed with over $35M of venture capital from ETF Partners, InMotion Ventures (Jaguar Land Rover) Flatz Hoffmann and Dynamo.VC We're a team of 130+ across 3 offices (London, Boston and Barcelona) and are live in 2 markets (UK & Ireland and US) Our core values are Trust, Efficiency and Drive . Trust - Prioritizing safety, quality and relationships whilst empowering one another Efficiency - Doing more with what we have, making data-driven decisions and being transparent in feedback to constantly improve Drive - to make an impact everyday, utilising tenacity and persistence as we challenge the status quo
May 18, 2024
Full time
Location: London (3-5 days in the Holborn Office) Zeelo is an Enterprise TransitTech company that provides software and services to organizations to increase trust, efficiency and sustainability in commuter shuttle and home-to-school bus programs Headquartered in London, with an R&D team in Spain and operations in the UK, Ireland and US, Zeelo is poised for significant growth. Today Zeelo has 130 employees and serves clients including Amazon, Bridgewater, UPS and many more. We have developed a best-in-class technology platform that connects organizations with riders and operator partners consisting of a route optimization platform, mobile apps and operations management system. Our software and managed services improve service levels, enhance bus occupancy, minimize CO2 emissions, reduce costs and streamline administrative processes. The Role: Product Managers are at the heart of the Zeelo business. They are the glue that binds commercial goals with operational delivery and the grease that eases rapid engineering development over the bumpy road of scaleup reality. Zeelo product managers work closely with commercial and operations teams to identify and create opportunities. They apply a keen commercial understanding and an analytical approach to design innovative solutions with the engineering team which they then manage through development and delivery into customers hands. What you'll do: Senior Product Managers take full responsibility for defining and delivering a Product Vision. The key goals of the role are to take firm ownership for your assigned business area, creating and delivering innovations that empower our commercial team, support our operational team and amaze our customers. You will be a visible leader internally and externally, a standard bearer for the company's values and goals who builds a global community of customer advocates reflecting an award winning, class leading customer experience. Contribute significantly to organisation's strategy and goals while enabling business and user objectives Set and execute the vision of customer centricity in all the products you are responsible for Driving the vision for the team, and building a strategy and product roadmap that aligns to the team's mission and success metrics. Defining and delivering initiatives that engage our customers and our internal teams and offer them real value. Provide strong leadership and be a visible exemplar for your team and the wider product community Maintain a good understanding of the market including customers, competitors, potential suppliers and partners Own delivery of the product roadmap for your business area and create stakeholder visibility through defined solution scope, milestones, and deliverables Enable a transparent, structured approach to prioritisation that gives the business clarity and confidence that the most impactful developments are being prioritised and gives the engineering team a reliable forward view and remove ambiguity from planning Define KPIs to measure achievement of product goals and their relationship to business (i.e. customer satisfaction, technical performance, etc.) Understand existing systems and the information flow to analyse tradeoffs and make decisions in the face of ambiguity. Effectively collaborate with world-class R&D and design within Zeelo What makes you a good fit for the role: 6+ years in Product Management. We value a mix of experience but it's essential you have strong experience across B2B and SaaS products. We currently have 2 product teams (squads) reporting to our Head of Product. You will lead one of these globally distributed teams to deliver high value features fast. We typically have multiple releases per week, so you must enjoy a high energy environment. You should have experience as a Senior Product Manager within a structured product environment, ideally in a high growth and scaling business. Strategic, data driven approach with proven track record of delivering complex product features at global scale Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and an appreciation and ability to vary your style to be effective with both senior business leaders, engineers and customers Commands respect from diverse stakeholders, ability to motivate and negotiate to align Confident researching and analysing product usage to identify requirements and develop business cases for investment Great problem solving skills and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done Detail-oriented; designs experiments with clear success criteria; takes an idea to execution with a strong bias for action Solid technical background with understanding/or hands on experience of software development and web technologies Be comfortable working with agile, international teams It would be great if you have: Exposure to mobility / transport / logistics or similar industry Experience of both B2C and B2B products. Zeelo operates B2B2C services, our clients are some of the largest globally enterprises that expect the highest standards of product quality and security. We provide transport services for their employees so by far the largest number of direct contacts are with riders. We have hundreds of clients (B2B) with hundreds of thousands of riders (B2C). What you should know about Zeelo: We're on a mission to connect the world to work and education through affordable and sustainable transportation We sell turnkey, managed and software solutions to employers (office-based and shift-based) and schools (private schools and universities) We have developed a best-in-class technology platform that connects organizations with riders and operator partners via a route optimization platform, mobile apps and operations management system We are asset light, partnering with the best operators and then fully managing service delivery to ensure the highest service standards We're just over 7-years old, backed with over $35M of venture capital from ETF Partners, InMotion Ventures (Jaguar Land Rover) Flatz Hoffmann and Dynamo.VC We're a team of 130+ across 3 offices (London, Boston and Barcelona) and are live in 2 markets (UK & Ireland and US) Our core values are Trust, Efficiency and Drive . Trust - Prioritizing safety, quality and relationships whilst empowering one another Efficiency - Doing more with what we have, making data-driven decisions and being transparent in feedback to constantly improve Drive - to make an impact everyday, utilising tenacity and persistence as we challenge the status quo
Do you have a passion for root cause analysis and risk mitigation strategies that identify and drive improvements to facilities and operations making them more resilient against disasters? Do you thrive in team-based environments that challenge the status quo to drive improvement? Amazon's Global Realty (GR) Risk Operations & Resilience (ROR) organization is seeking a technical professional to lead root cause analysis and related building and engineering-based investigations following disaster events. As part of the Disaster Recovery & Investigations (DRI) team, you will use your technical and problem-solving skills to uncover root causes, identify and drive corrective and preventative actions back to the business and design teams for closed-loop learning. The position will be based in Europe (EU), with regular travel to disaster sites throughout the UK and EU, and occasional travel to the US. This role can be based in London, Paris, UK, or Luxemburg. You will support a wide range of business units within Operations, including fulfillment centers, distribution centers, delivery stations and similar industrial warehouse occupancy. You will partner closely with many stakeholders, including Legal, Global Security, Risk Management, Design & Construction, Engineering, and Building Design to identify and capture opportunities for improvement. Due to the nature of supporting unplanned events on-site applicant should be in close proximity to transit (air and rail) with the ability to travel regularly to Luxembourg and London to meet with stakeholders. The person in this role will participate in on-call rotations (including after hours, weekends, and holidays) for emergency response support. The role requires travel up to 40% within the 13 countries, with focus on the U.K., Poland, France, Spain, and Germany on short notice. Key job responsibilities Role & Responsibilities: • Participate on rotational Global Security calls with operational leaders to provide guidance on when an investigation will be launched and how to secure or preserve the scene. • Lead root cause investigations, including travel to disasters impacting Amazon facilities, where you will deploy and manage forensic experts with evidence identification, preservation, and chain of custody, while preserving legal protections and subrogation rights and drive the investigation process until origin and cause are determined. • Partner closely with legal, risk and asset management to validate contractual obligations, and coordinate investigation activities with insurance representatives and counter-parties who have a contractual, financial, or potential liable interest throughout the investigation. • Partner with the DRI-team to provide daily verbal and written updates to senior leadership throughout an on-site investigation via flash reports and playbook/action tracker updates. • Solve problems with urgency by building consensus with partner teams, asking the right questions and recommending appropriate solutions. • Consolidate key learnings into a written closing report that includes corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) to building system design, storage practices, and/or safety programs. • Identify owners, secure buy-in, and track agreed CAPAs until completion. • Support risk management, real estate, legal and the business on financial recoveries, litigation, or subrogation. • Identify network risk trends and near misses using 8D, 5-Whys, or similar to develop risk reduction options. • Provide written inputs to monthly/quarterly business reviews and lead investigations meetings with core stakeholders to surface broader insights. • Support DRI as an internal subject matter expert related to damage assessment methodologies for buildings, structures, material handling, and/or inventory damaged by fires, floods, and other physical disasters. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree or equivalent credentials in Engineering, Technical Architecture, or similar. • Extensive years' work experience related to disaster-related commercial/industrial facility investigations and/or reconstruction. • Professional Engineers (PE or PEng) license, Master of Science (MS) or advanced engineering/technical degree or credentials, preferably in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, or Construction Management. • Field experience within construction management, plan review, engineering inspections or similar. • Knowledge and experience working with fire and building codes and standards, including NFPA, FM Global, VdS, ICPE, BS, IndBauRL, RSCIEI etc., including interpretation and utilization/audit of design, installation, and maintenance. • Working experience with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 921), NFPA13, FM Global Data Sheet 7-29, and 7-31, and IEC standards. • Working knowledge of standard lease language, property insurance contracts, construction/development agreements, or similar. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Proven ability to ask probing questions across building infrastructure and technical matters. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate appropriately in privileged work, while fostering collaboration to unblock investigation progress and reconstruction work. • Highly analytical, detail oriented, with ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions. • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills as well as good business judgment. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:).
May 18, 2024
Full time
Do you have a passion for root cause analysis and risk mitigation strategies that identify and drive improvements to facilities and operations making them more resilient against disasters? Do you thrive in team-based environments that challenge the status quo to drive improvement? Amazon's Global Realty (GR) Risk Operations & Resilience (ROR) organization is seeking a technical professional to lead root cause analysis and related building and engineering-based investigations following disaster events. As part of the Disaster Recovery & Investigations (DRI) team, you will use your technical and problem-solving skills to uncover root causes, identify and drive corrective and preventative actions back to the business and design teams for closed-loop learning. The position will be based in Europe (EU), with regular travel to disaster sites throughout the UK and EU, and occasional travel to the US. This role can be based in London, Paris, UK, or Luxemburg. You will support a wide range of business units within Operations, including fulfillment centers, distribution centers, delivery stations and similar industrial warehouse occupancy. You will partner closely with many stakeholders, including Legal, Global Security, Risk Management, Design & Construction, Engineering, and Building Design to identify and capture opportunities for improvement. Due to the nature of supporting unplanned events on-site applicant should be in close proximity to transit (air and rail) with the ability to travel regularly to Luxembourg and London to meet with stakeholders. The person in this role will participate in on-call rotations (including after hours, weekends, and holidays) for emergency response support. The role requires travel up to 40% within the 13 countries, with focus on the U.K., Poland, France, Spain, and Germany on short notice. Key job responsibilities Role & Responsibilities: • Participate on rotational Global Security calls with operational leaders to provide guidance on when an investigation will be launched and how to secure or preserve the scene. • Lead root cause investigations, including travel to disasters impacting Amazon facilities, where you will deploy and manage forensic experts with evidence identification, preservation, and chain of custody, while preserving legal protections and subrogation rights and drive the investigation process until origin and cause are determined. • Partner closely with legal, risk and asset management to validate contractual obligations, and coordinate investigation activities with insurance representatives and counter-parties who have a contractual, financial, or potential liable interest throughout the investigation. • Partner with the DRI-team to provide daily verbal and written updates to senior leadership throughout an on-site investigation via flash reports and playbook/action tracker updates. • Solve problems with urgency by building consensus with partner teams, asking the right questions and recommending appropriate solutions. • Consolidate key learnings into a written closing report that includes corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) to building system design, storage practices, and/or safety programs. • Identify owners, secure buy-in, and track agreed CAPAs until completion. • Support risk management, real estate, legal and the business on financial recoveries, litigation, or subrogation. • Identify network risk trends and near misses using 8D, 5-Whys, or similar to develop risk reduction options. • Provide written inputs to monthly/quarterly business reviews and lead investigations meetings with core stakeholders to surface broader insights. • Support DRI as an internal subject matter expert related to damage assessment methodologies for buildings, structures, material handling, and/or inventory damaged by fires, floods, and other physical disasters. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree or equivalent credentials in Engineering, Technical Architecture, or similar. • Extensive years' work experience related to disaster-related commercial/industrial facility investigations and/or reconstruction. • Professional Engineers (PE or PEng) license, Master of Science (MS) or advanced engineering/technical degree or credentials, preferably in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, or Construction Management. • Field experience within construction management, plan review, engineering inspections or similar. • Knowledge and experience working with fire and building codes and standards, including NFPA, FM Global, VdS, ICPE, BS, IndBauRL, RSCIEI etc., including interpretation and utilization/audit of design, installation, and maintenance. • Working experience with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 921), NFPA13, FM Global Data Sheet 7-29, and 7-31, and IEC standards. • Working knowledge of standard lease language, property insurance contracts, construction/development agreements, or similar. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Proven ability to ask probing questions across building infrastructure and technical matters. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate appropriately in privileged work, while fostering collaboration to unblock investigation progress and reconstruction work. • Highly analytical, detail oriented, with ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions. • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills as well as good business judgment. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:).
Job Title: Asset Manager Location: Bristol Contract Type: Permanent Salary : 52,203 This is in opportunity to join a well-respected housing association and their assets team as an Asset Manager. This role is going to be transitioned into an Asset Management role alongside the day to day running of the planned works programmes. The benefits of taking the Asset Manager contract: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays 700 flexible wellbeing benefit Hybrid working 6.17% pension scheme The role of Asset Manager role: Assist in formulating and implementing the Asset Management Strategy to optimise asset utilisation. Participate in the setting of annual and future maintenance budgets. Maintain stock condition, values and assets data. Coordinate with the Development team to ensure new assets meet specified standards. Ensure effective engagement, liaison and communication with the customers, ensuring their needs and views are taken into account. Stay updated on legislation and best practices, suggesting policy changes to fulfil obligations. To be successful in the role of Asset Manager: Experience working in social housing as a Capital Works Manager, Asset Manager, or Planned Works Manager Experience working asbestos within CDM regulation Strong contract and project management experience Delivery of vast Asset Management programmes Experience in procuring and delivering complex projects If you would like to apply for the Asset Manager role please send your CV to (url removed), or call on (phone number removed) I look forward to hearing from you!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Asset Manager Location: Bristol Contract Type: Permanent Salary : 52,203 This is in opportunity to join a well-respected housing association and their assets team as an Asset Manager. This role is going to be transitioned into an Asset Management role alongside the day to day running of the planned works programmes. The benefits of taking the Asset Manager contract: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays 700 flexible wellbeing benefit Hybrid working 6.17% pension scheme The role of Asset Manager role: Assist in formulating and implementing the Asset Management Strategy to optimise asset utilisation. Participate in the setting of annual and future maintenance budgets. Maintain stock condition, values and assets data. Coordinate with the Development team to ensure new assets meet specified standards. Ensure effective engagement, liaison and communication with the customers, ensuring their needs and views are taken into account. Stay updated on legislation and best practices, suggesting policy changes to fulfil obligations. To be successful in the role of Asset Manager: Experience working in social housing as a Capital Works Manager, Asset Manager, or Planned Works Manager Experience working asbestos within CDM regulation Strong contract and project management experience Delivery of vast Asset Management programmes Experience in procuring and delivering complex projects If you would like to apply for the Asset Manager role please send your CV to (url removed), or call on (phone number removed) I look forward to hearing from you!
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council
Colchester, Essex
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Programme Manager - Investment and Compliance to join our Investment and Compliance Team . To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.You will join us on a full time or part-time, permanent basis . In return, you will earn a competitive salary of £50,512 - £59,570 per annum (pro rata for part time) About the Programme Manager role: The role is responsible for the formulation, development, procurement and delivery of capital and revenue investment programmes, including minor works and disabled adaptations to BMSDCs housing and corporate assets. Responsibilities as our Programme Manager: Lead on the operational delivery of all relevant capital and revenue programmes, minor work programmes and disabled adaptation programmes. Prepare detailed costings and budgets in-accordance with investment programme cycles. Ensure that all programmes are delivered in-accordance with contractual and budget requirements. Lead on the procurement and mobilisation of new contracts when required. Liaise with relevant grant funding bodies to identify grant funding opportunities and maximise grant income. Produce a quarterly outturn report detailing programme delivery against target / budget and any corrective action undertaken. Lead in monthly review meetings to monitor programme progress and financial spend, including forecasting future spend in line with budget expectations. Ensure that leaseholder service charge information is captured and circulated to the relevant department. What you need to be our Programme Manager: With a degree in Quantity Surveying or another relevant field, you will be a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). We are looking for an experienced professional who can demonstrate: Experience of working in an investment service area and leading a team in the delivery of capital and revenue work programmes. Knowledge of contract law, building construction and regulations and statutory, regulatory and best practice requirements. About us Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits you'll receive as our Programme Manager: Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Program Employee Assist Program Health Care Options Our ways of working: Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. Closing date: 5pm, 24 May 2024. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Programme Manager role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Programme Manager - Investment and Compliance to join our Investment and Compliance Team . To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.You will join us on a full time or part-time, permanent basis . In return, you will earn a competitive salary of £50,512 - £59,570 per annum (pro rata for part time) About the Programme Manager role: The role is responsible for the formulation, development, procurement and delivery of capital and revenue investment programmes, including minor works and disabled adaptations to BMSDCs housing and corporate assets. Responsibilities as our Programme Manager: Lead on the operational delivery of all relevant capital and revenue programmes, minor work programmes and disabled adaptation programmes. Prepare detailed costings and budgets in-accordance with investment programme cycles. Ensure that all programmes are delivered in-accordance with contractual and budget requirements. Lead on the procurement and mobilisation of new contracts when required. Liaise with relevant grant funding bodies to identify grant funding opportunities and maximise grant income. Produce a quarterly outturn report detailing programme delivery against target / budget and any corrective action undertaken. Lead in monthly review meetings to monitor programme progress and financial spend, including forecasting future spend in line with budget expectations. Ensure that leaseholder service charge information is captured and circulated to the relevant department. What you need to be our Programme Manager: With a degree in Quantity Surveying or another relevant field, you will be a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). We are looking for an experienced professional who can demonstrate: Experience of working in an investment service area and leading a team in the delivery of capital and revenue work programmes. Knowledge of contract law, building construction and regulations and statutory, regulatory and best practice requirements. About us Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits you'll receive as our Programme Manager: Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Program Employee Assist Program Health Care Options Our ways of working: Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. Closing date: 5pm, 24 May 2024. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Programme Manager role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The opportunity To join one of the London markets leading marine and energy claims teams. Our underwriting team has grown significantly in the sustainable energies field to meet the evolving needs of our customer base, and opportunity arises to play a key role in delivering claim support. The QBE Marine and Energy Claims team has built a reputation for excellence within the market and is widely recognised for its technical expertise and leadership. You will be responsible for efficiently handling a dedicated case load of a large and complex lead energy claims for the Natural Resources claims team from cradle to grave. The role will be focussed on managing our growing portfolio of sustainable energies claims however, it will also involve the handling of traditional oil and gas losses. If you are someone who is looking for an excellent opportunity in a role that empowers individuals and provides and encourages technical and personal development, then we would love to hear from you! Your new role Proactively handle lead sustainable energy and oil and gas claims from first advice to settlement. Foster good relationships with policyholders, brokers, underwriters and reinsurers, and drive excellent customer service. Ensure that there is prompt and accurate reserving, identifying and pursuing relevant third party recoveries and seeking to reduce claims leakage. The ability to prioritise where necessary, identifying deadlines such as those stipulated within lawsuits, demand letters and in addressing claims queries. Participate in and lead client meetings, settlement negotiations and market meetings. General claims administrative duties such as electronic file management filing and payment requests, and the production of management information. Working closely with underwriters providing feedback on claims issues and trends and insight into technological advances, in what is a fast growing industry. Identify and escalate claims related issues to the Claims Manager where necessary. About you A good understanding of the sustainable energies or oil and gas sector. Ideally 5 years plus experience of insurance products, as either a claims handler, broker, underwriter, or purchaser Ideally a good understanding of energy insurance policy wordings -Onshore/Offshore/LOPI/COW. Experience working in the energy sector would be desirable. Good computer skills (including Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel), and use of ECF an advantage. Excellent negotiation skills Comfortable leading market and client meetings Capable of managing the work involved in cyber incidents and/or forensic investigations Excellent communication skills and capable of credibly speaking to clients and partners and comfortable leading client meetings and settlement negotiations. Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The opportunity To join one of the London markets leading marine and energy claims teams. Our underwriting team has grown significantly in the sustainable energies field to meet the evolving needs of our customer base, and opportunity arises to play a key role in delivering claim support. The QBE Marine and Energy Claims team has built a reputation for excellence within the market and is widely recognised for its technical expertise and leadership. You will be responsible for efficiently handling a dedicated case load of a large and complex lead energy claims for the Natural Resources claims team from cradle to grave. The role will be focussed on managing our growing portfolio of sustainable energies claims however, it will also involve the handling of traditional oil and gas losses. If you are someone who is looking for an excellent opportunity in a role that empowers individuals and provides and encourages technical and personal development, then we would love to hear from you! Your new role Proactively handle lead sustainable energy and oil and gas claims from first advice to settlement. Foster good relationships with policyholders, brokers, underwriters and reinsurers, and drive excellent customer service. Ensure that there is prompt and accurate reserving, identifying and pursuing relevant third party recoveries and seeking to reduce claims leakage. The ability to prioritise where necessary, identifying deadlines such as those stipulated within lawsuits, demand letters and in addressing claims queries. Participate in and lead client meetings, settlement negotiations and market meetings. General claims administrative duties such as electronic file management filing and payment requests, and the production of management information. Working closely with underwriters providing feedback on claims issues and trends and insight into technological advances, in what is a fast growing industry. Identify and escalate claims related issues to the Claims Manager where necessary. About you A good understanding of the sustainable energies or oil and gas sector. Ideally 5 years plus experience of insurance products, as either a claims handler, broker, underwriter, or purchaser Ideally a good understanding of energy insurance policy wordings -Onshore/Offshore/LOPI/COW. Experience working in the energy sector would be desirable. Good computer skills (including Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel), and use of ECF an advantage. Excellent negotiation skills Comfortable leading market and client meetings Capable of managing the work involved in cyber incidents and/or forensic investigations Excellent communication skills and capable of credibly speaking to clients and partners and comfortable leading client meetings and settlement negotiations. Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers.
Job Title - Bookkeeping Supervisor Location - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Hybrid (3 dpw on-site) Salary - £40 - 43K Per Annum Benefits - Excellent Benefits The Client - Curo are Partnering with a Global Organisation, consisting of Designers, Engineers and Consultants, dedicated to sustainable development. They support their clients to solve the most complex challenges, turning their ideas into reality, leveraging the latest technology. The Candidate - This role would suit a candidate with excellent General Accounting experience and the ability to lead a team. This will include appraisals, reviews and setting goals. The Accounting focus is Intercompany Transactions, Fixed Asset Register, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, and Transactional Accounting. This role will be a key support to the Supervisor, in developing the team. The successful candidate will have good General Accounting experience, ideally gained within a Shared Services Environment. Experience in Blackline (Reconciliation Tool) would be very advantageous. The Role - Supervising 12 members of staff of the Bookkeeping team along with the support of your manager. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement in delivering services to the business globally, and be responsible for managing and reviewing the reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts. This includes the reconciliation of bank accounts, staff loan accounts, fees ledger accounts and payroll related accounts in a timely and accurate manner. You will also be expected to deal with ad-hoc queries. This will, at times, require working to demanding deadlines. The aim is to foster an environment of service orientation, performance, and accountability with the team, who should feel empowered to make a difference in the service and to the business. The supervisor will be a key member of the Newcastle based Shared Services and develop, support, and adopt practices, projects, and approaches to contribute positively to the team's employment experience, and the development of the service itself. The Bookkeeping Supervisor along with the support of the Bookkeeping manager, will play an active role in the development of the team in line with the business needs, and aligning expectations clearly. Key Responsibilities - Working as part of a team, responsible for managing and reconciling Balance Sheet accounts including bank accounts, staff loan accounts, fees ledger accounts and payroll related accounts. The team currently look after several different global entity regions such as UK, Middle East, India, Australasia, Indonesia, Singapore, Denmark, South Africa, Mauritius, Canada, and Americas. Bank reconciliations for the firm's many entity accounts of which there are numerous currencies. Regional office returns; making foreign and one-off payments via HSBCnet eg CHAPS, standing orders, drafts, TTs etc. Daily banking and associated cash received records; to write-back BACS or cheques as necessary; to complete BACS traces and stop cheques. Balance Sheet reconciliations as required for various entities. Dealing with audit requirements during the annual audit. General queries re ledger postings, completing journals as required and filing documentation in accordance with our QA requirements. Intercompany settlements processing and posting. International mobility - monthly reconciliations. Fixed assets - Set up of fixed assets as well as depreciation runs and monthly or quarterly reconciliations. VAT compliance foreign and domestic. General duties of the supervisor - Review and scoring of global balance sheet reconciliations as part of our monthly review process. Ownership of balance sheet for a specific entity/region, managing working relationships and leading on customer service. Dealing with general daily team queries and ad hoc queries from the regions. Review of current processes and implementing controls where weaknesses are identified. Monthly one to ones with team members and direct line management responsibility. Assisting the team in cross training of duties. Assisting in the preparation of standard procedure documentation and process mapping. Assisting with annual and ad hoc audits. Ensuring that the team meet all their targets and deadlines. You will also be assigned ownership of tasks for a specific region/Arup Entity. Requirements - Part/Qualified in ACCA/CIMA (or any other relevant accounting body) Management/supervisory experience. Experience in working to monthly/annual deadlines, prioritising workload, balancing service delivery with project work. General ledger reconciliation and account management experience Transactional processing experience eg journal entries, payment processing and cash allocation. Strong IT skills in Excel and accounting systems such as Oracle, JDE or other ERP Finance Systems. Awareness or experience of working in a Finance Shared Service Centre environment. Experience of working within a team environment. Excellent attention to detail and good organisation skills. Strong customer service focus and good communications skills. To apply for this Bookkeeping Supervisor permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title - Bookkeeping Supervisor Location - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Hybrid (3 dpw on-site) Salary - £40 - 43K Per Annum Benefits - Excellent Benefits The Client - Curo are Partnering with a Global Organisation, consisting of Designers, Engineers and Consultants, dedicated to sustainable development. They support their clients to solve the most complex challenges, turning their ideas into reality, leveraging the latest technology. The Candidate - This role would suit a candidate with excellent General Accounting experience and the ability to lead a team. This will include appraisals, reviews and setting goals. The Accounting focus is Intercompany Transactions, Fixed Asset Register, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, and Transactional Accounting. This role will be a key support to the Supervisor, in developing the team. The successful candidate will have good General Accounting experience, ideally gained within a Shared Services Environment. Experience in Blackline (Reconciliation Tool) would be very advantageous. The Role - Supervising 12 members of staff of the Bookkeeping team along with the support of your manager. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement in delivering services to the business globally, and be responsible for managing and reviewing the reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts. This includes the reconciliation of bank accounts, staff loan accounts, fees ledger accounts and payroll related accounts in a timely and accurate manner. You will also be expected to deal with ad-hoc queries. This will, at times, require working to demanding deadlines. The aim is to foster an environment of service orientation, performance, and accountability with the team, who should feel empowered to make a difference in the service and to the business. The supervisor will be a key member of the Newcastle based Shared Services and develop, support, and adopt practices, projects, and approaches to contribute positively to the team's employment experience, and the development of the service itself. The Bookkeeping Supervisor along with the support of the Bookkeeping manager, will play an active role in the development of the team in line with the business needs, and aligning expectations clearly. Key Responsibilities - Working as part of a team, responsible for managing and reconciling Balance Sheet accounts including bank accounts, staff loan accounts, fees ledger accounts and payroll related accounts. The team currently look after several different global entity regions such as UK, Middle East, India, Australasia, Indonesia, Singapore, Denmark, South Africa, Mauritius, Canada, and Americas. Bank reconciliations for the firm's many entity accounts of which there are numerous currencies. Regional office returns; making foreign and one-off payments via HSBCnet eg CHAPS, standing orders, drafts, TTs etc. Daily banking and associated cash received records; to write-back BACS or cheques as necessary; to complete BACS traces and stop cheques. Balance Sheet reconciliations as required for various entities. Dealing with audit requirements during the annual audit. General queries re ledger postings, completing journals as required and filing documentation in accordance with our QA requirements. Intercompany settlements processing and posting. International mobility - monthly reconciliations. Fixed assets - Set up of fixed assets as well as depreciation runs and monthly or quarterly reconciliations. VAT compliance foreign and domestic. General duties of the supervisor - Review and scoring of global balance sheet reconciliations as part of our monthly review process. Ownership of balance sheet for a specific entity/region, managing working relationships and leading on customer service. Dealing with general daily team queries and ad hoc queries from the regions. Review of current processes and implementing controls where weaknesses are identified. Monthly one to ones with team members and direct line management responsibility. Assisting the team in cross training of duties. Assisting in the preparation of standard procedure documentation and process mapping. Assisting with annual and ad hoc audits. Ensuring that the team meet all their targets and deadlines. You will also be assigned ownership of tasks for a specific region/Arup Entity. Requirements - Part/Qualified in ACCA/CIMA (or any other relevant accounting body) Management/supervisory experience. Experience in working to monthly/annual deadlines, prioritising workload, balancing service delivery with project work. General ledger reconciliation and account management experience Transactional processing experience eg journal entries, payment processing and cash allocation. Strong IT skills in Excel and accounting systems such as Oracle, JDE or other ERP Finance Systems. Awareness or experience of working in a Finance Shared Service Centre environment. Experience of working within a team environment. Excellent attention to detail and good organisation skills. Strong customer service focus and good communications skills. To apply for this Bookkeeping Supervisor permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Would you like to join an international defence company to support their clients by improving the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets? Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join their existing team in Bristol (hybrid working) on a 12 month contract. The Role As a Principal Systems Engineer , you will be supporting and deputising for the Systems Engineering Manager with the engineering delivery of the Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integration Capability (MEWSIC) programme. This shall cover the provision of technical leadership, Systems Engineering (SE) management and domain knowledge consultancy. You To succeed within the role of a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills: Engineering/technical management, preferably in a position responsible for the delivery of equipment/system programmes for a MoD customer. Working knowledge of MoD procurement processes, project delivery practices and technical standards compliance Delivery of C5ISR systems across the SE life cycle, including an understanding of the CADMID life cycle and its alignment with systems/product life cycles Domian knowledge in one of the following areas is desirable: Military external communications Military communications networks (WAN and LAN) Electronic warfare systems Command and control systems Software and hardware architecture design In addition, you should also have experience in the use of commercial SE and modelling tools is desirable, e.g. Rhapsody, DOORS, UML. Please note that due to security nature of this role, we can only consider sole British nationals who would be eligible for SC and DV security clearance. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Improve work-life balance Be appreciated and valued Increase earning potential APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!
May 17, 2024
Contractor
Would you like to join an international defence company to support their clients by improving the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets? Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join their existing team in Bristol (hybrid working) on a 12 month contract. The Role As a Principal Systems Engineer , you will be supporting and deputising for the Systems Engineering Manager with the engineering delivery of the Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integration Capability (MEWSIC) programme. This shall cover the provision of technical leadership, Systems Engineering (SE) management and domain knowledge consultancy. You To succeed within the role of a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills: Engineering/technical management, preferably in a position responsible for the delivery of equipment/system programmes for a MoD customer. Working knowledge of MoD procurement processes, project delivery practices and technical standards compliance Delivery of C5ISR systems across the SE life cycle, including an understanding of the CADMID life cycle and its alignment with systems/product life cycles Domian knowledge in one of the following areas is desirable: Military external communications Military communications networks (WAN and LAN) Electronic warfare systems Command and control systems Software and hardware architecture design In addition, you should also have experience in the use of commercial SE and modelling tools is desirable, e.g. Rhapsody, DOORS, UML. Please note that due to security nature of this role, we can only consider sole British nationals who would be eligible for SC and DV security clearance. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Improve work-life balance Be appreciated and valued Increase earning potential APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!
Job Description We're looking for a Test Engineering Manager to join our IT team in Milton Keynes. As an engineering team, we're keen to move towards our target state with a cloud first (private and public) approach in our hosting strategy and to transform our systems from monolith to microservices whilst decommissioning our legacy estate. You will work cross-functionally to translate business needs into appropriate engineering reliability and testing solutions. You will have a strong background in API testing, performance testing and load testing. Key responsibilities: Manage a team of automation engineers to create and maintain automated tests for API testing Develop and execute strategies for automated testing, including regression, functional, and load testing Collaborate with development teams to ensure test automation is integrated into the development process Continually evaluate and improve test automation processes and tools Set up an automation framework from scratch. Work with delivery managers to ensure that testing milestones are met and that testing aligns with project timelines Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the status of automated testing efforts ? Experience & skills: Preferably educated to graduate level and 5 -10 years' experience in Test Automation Design and leadership of test strategies A track record of delivering complex technical solutions in fast-paced environment Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices Experience managing a team of automation engineers Experience with automation tools such as Playwright and Selenium Experience with DevOps test orchestration Experience automating desktop applications using tools such as Ranorex (desirable) Personal Attributes Can operate in a complex environment under pressure Management of a complex portfolio of technology and competing priorities Able to operate both with legacy and current technology and be able to drive improvements across people, process and tools Able to take pragmatic decisions to move forward with an eye for short/medium/long term outcomes Ability to build a high performing team and the driving force who leads and encourages teams to meet and exceed goals and targets Must be able to work collaboratively with a range of business leaders across the organisation, and with external stakeholders at a similar technical level Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,250 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.CF00400
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Description We're looking for a Test Engineering Manager to join our IT team in Milton Keynes. As an engineering team, we're keen to move towards our target state with a cloud first (private and public) approach in our hosting strategy and to transform our systems from monolith to microservices whilst decommissioning our legacy estate. You will work cross-functionally to translate business needs into appropriate engineering reliability and testing solutions. You will have a strong background in API testing, performance testing and load testing. Key responsibilities: Manage a team of automation engineers to create and maintain automated tests for API testing Develop and execute strategies for automated testing, including regression, functional, and load testing Collaborate with development teams to ensure test automation is integrated into the development process Continually evaluate and improve test automation processes and tools Set up an automation framework from scratch. Work with delivery managers to ensure that testing milestones are met and that testing aligns with project timelines Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the status of automated testing efforts ? Experience & skills: Preferably educated to graduate level and 5 -10 years' experience in Test Automation Design and leadership of test strategies A track record of delivering complex technical solutions in fast-paced environment Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices Experience managing a team of automation engineers Experience with automation tools such as Playwright and Selenium Experience with DevOps test orchestration Experience automating desktop applications using tools such as Ranorex (desirable) Personal Attributes Can operate in a complex environment under pressure Management of a complex portfolio of technology and competing priorities Able to operate both with legacy and current technology and be able to drive improvements across people, process and tools Able to take pragmatic decisions to move forward with an eye for short/medium/long term outcomes Ability to build a high performing team and the driving force who leads and encourages teams to meet and exceed goals and targets Must be able to work collaboratively with a range of business leaders across the organisation, and with external stakeholders at a similar technical level Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,250 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.CF00400
I am looking for a Capital Works Manager to join a local authority in Nottinghamshire. You will be leading a team of 9 reports as part of the assets division working alongside 4 other managers. Capital Works Manager duties: Manage a team of surveyors and office staff Support the management of planned maintenance contractors Take responsibility for the delivery of capital works Delivery of modernisation click apply for full job details
May 17, 2024
Full time
I am looking for a Capital Works Manager to join a local authority in Nottinghamshire. You will be leading a team of 9 reports as part of the assets division working alongside 4 other managers. Capital Works Manager duties: Manage a team of surveyors and office staff Support the management of planned maintenance contractors Take responsibility for the delivery of capital works Delivery of modernisation click apply for full job details
We are recruiting for vehicle technicians to work in the Sandwell area. With a fleet size of over 1000 items, there is a huge variety of vehicles and equipment. Key Requirements Full UK HGV (Category C or C+E) Hold a BTEC National Certificate in Automotive Engineering ONC or equivalent. Take part in an out of hours breakdown service. Level 3 NVQ Automotive Maintenance and Repair or Equivalent or experience of working in Heavy Commercial Vehicle workshop. LGV Licence Unrestricted Category C. F gas licence. Fork lift operator's licence. Tail lift LOLER certification. Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair & replacement. Hours - 37 hours per week - Rate of pay is 18.06 per hour Job Summary To undertake without supervision all major and general repairs to all types of motor vehicles and items of plant and horticultural equipment to include specialist repairs, inspections and diagnostics within the workshop and on site Your current duties and responsibilities are: - 1. Responsible to carry out all repair work and scheduled maintenance of vehicles, plant & horticultural equipment including engine, chassis, gearbox, electrical repair and preventative maintenance in-line with manufacturers specifications, best practise, DVSA road worthiness standards and service level agreements. 2. Responsible for maintaining appropriate knowledge in order to carry out vehicle inspections and MOT preparation in line with the requirements set out by the DVSA including the HGV inspection manual and Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 2022. 3. Responsible for carrying out work on and around vehicle high voltage systems, safely and in accordance with working procedures and best practice. 4. Carry out bodywork, painting, welding and fabrication within the capabilities of the workshop. 5. Carry out diagnosis of faults on all systems using various methods and equipment such as multi-meters, EOBD readers and specialised diagnostic equipment. 6. Responsible to ensure for all work carried out with due regard to the safety and welfare of others, whilst maintaining work areas in a clean, tidy and hygienic condition with limited supervision. 7. Responsible to undertake all assigned tasks relating to vehicle/equipment repairs and maintenance within industry standard working times to meet KPI's. 8. Preparation of new fleet items for operational and road use including the application of livery, pre-delivery inspection and any required modifications in line with the service users specification. 9. Mandatory requirement to participate in Fleet Services out of hours standby, including call out and on site working to meet any stakeholders/contractual requirements on a rota basis and/or to suit business needs. 10. Responsible under the instruction of a relevant supervisor/manager to attend roadside breakdowns in all weather conditions ensuring the health, safety and well being of all vehicle/equipment, users and passengers. 11. Directly responsible for the load safety of any vehicles or assets recovered from roadside or satellite depots. 12. Responsible for lone working at various stakeholder's premises/depots, carrying out tasks using own initiative with limited or no direct supervision. 13. To carry out various driving duties including general vehicle recovery, vehicle and spares delivery/collection, including vehicle MOT presentation in accordance with service. 14. Removal of spares and equipment from obsolete fleet items. 15. Responsible to use work equipment safely and in line with working procedures. Undertaking pre-use inspections of work equipment and any minor repairs within competency, ensuring the equipment is safe to use, reporting defects to line manager. 16. Responsible for the mentoring of apprentices and/or young persons. 17. To ensure the economic use of all items of plant, equipment, spare parts, etc. 18. Required to assist a variety of stakeholders including DVSA, Taxi Licensing and West Midlands Police. 19. Required to obtain fork lift truck licence, F gas licence, Tail lift LOLER certification, Award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair & replacement and any other training, certification or qualification deemed necessary for the service area. 20. To work alternating shifts to suit the business requirements. 21. To participate in the operation of the Council's Appraisal Scheme. 22. It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the Council's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy and also the Equalities Act 2010. 23. Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Service Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes. 24. The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Council's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work. Please apply online or call (phone number removed) for further details Extra Personnel do NOT charge any fees for our services. Extra Personnel Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
May 17, 2024
Seasonal
We are recruiting for vehicle technicians to work in the Sandwell area. With a fleet size of over 1000 items, there is a huge variety of vehicles and equipment. Key Requirements Full UK HGV (Category C or C+E) Hold a BTEC National Certificate in Automotive Engineering ONC or equivalent. Take part in an out of hours breakdown service. Level 3 NVQ Automotive Maintenance and Repair or Equivalent or experience of working in Heavy Commercial Vehicle workshop. LGV Licence Unrestricted Category C. F gas licence. Fork lift operator's licence. Tail lift LOLER certification. Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair & replacement. Hours - 37 hours per week - Rate of pay is 18.06 per hour Job Summary To undertake without supervision all major and general repairs to all types of motor vehicles and items of plant and horticultural equipment to include specialist repairs, inspections and diagnostics within the workshop and on site Your current duties and responsibilities are: - 1. Responsible to carry out all repair work and scheduled maintenance of vehicles, plant & horticultural equipment including engine, chassis, gearbox, electrical repair and preventative maintenance in-line with manufacturers specifications, best practise, DVSA road worthiness standards and service level agreements. 2. Responsible for maintaining appropriate knowledge in order to carry out vehicle inspections and MOT preparation in line with the requirements set out by the DVSA including the HGV inspection manual and Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 2022. 3. Responsible for carrying out work on and around vehicle high voltage systems, safely and in accordance with working procedures and best practice. 4. Carry out bodywork, painting, welding and fabrication within the capabilities of the workshop. 5. Carry out diagnosis of faults on all systems using various methods and equipment such as multi-meters, EOBD readers and specialised diagnostic equipment. 6. Responsible to ensure for all work carried out with due regard to the safety and welfare of others, whilst maintaining work areas in a clean, tidy and hygienic condition with limited supervision. 7. Responsible to undertake all assigned tasks relating to vehicle/equipment repairs and maintenance within industry standard working times to meet KPI's. 8. Preparation of new fleet items for operational and road use including the application of livery, pre-delivery inspection and any required modifications in line with the service users specification. 9. Mandatory requirement to participate in Fleet Services out of hours standby, including call out and on site working to meet any stakeholders/contractual requirements on a rota basis and/or to suit business needs. 10. Responsible under the instruction of a relevant supervisor/manager to attend roadside breakdowns in all weather conditions ensuring the health, safety and well being of all vehicle/equipment, users and passengers. 11. Directly responsible for the load safety of any vehicles or assets recovered from roadside or satellite depots. 12. Responsible for lone working at various stakeholder's premises/depots, carrying out tasks using own initiative with limited or no direct supervision. 13. To carry out various driving duties including general vehicle recovery, vehicle and spares delivery/collection, including vehicle MOT presentation in accordance with service. 14. Removal of spares and equipment from obsolete fleet items. 15. Responsible to use work equipment safely and in line with working procedures. Undertaking pre-use inspections of work equipment and any minor repairs within competency, ensuring the equipment is safe to use, reporting defects to line manager. 16. Responsible for the mentoring of apprentices and/or young persons. 17. To ensure the economic use of all items of plant, equipment, spare parts, etc. 18. Required to assist a variety of stakeholders including DVSA, Taxi Licensing and West Midlands Police. 19. Required to obtain fork lift truck licence, F gas licence, Tail lift LOLER certification, Award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair & replacement and any other training, certification or qualification deemed necessary for the service area. 20. To work alternating shifts to suit the business requirements. 21. To participate in the operation of the Council's Appraisal Scheme. 22. It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the Council's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy and also the Equalities Act 2010. 23. Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Service Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes. 24. The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Council's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work. Please apply online or call (phone number removed) for further details Extra Personnel do NOT charge any fees for our services. Extra Personnel Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
SNG Formerly Sovereign Housing Association
Basingstoke, Hampshire
As a leading Housing Association, SNG's purpose is simple - providing good, affordable homes: the foundation for a better life. We have a strong ambition to build 25,000 more homes over the next 10 years, with at least half being for social or affordable rent. It's a great time to join us as we also invest in our existing customers' homes by applying our Homes and Place Standard to all our properties. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Delivery Manager to join our Property Services Team in our modern Basingstoke Head Office covering our North Hampshire Locality. The role Reporting into the Operations Manager, you'll deliver customer centric, high quality, value for money property maintenance and improvements to our customers homes through a team of circa 12+ in house trades and external contractors across your locality. You'll lead on operational delivery of property services workstreams both residential and non-residential portfolio focusing mainly on the Empty Homes services. As a manager, you'll role model and set direction within your team by being clear on expectations, giving clarity of requirement and supporting the team and individual performance through robust feedback. You'll also be responsible for: Delivering the right outcome for our customer in a safe and timely way through a team of trades operatives Maintaining high quality data within the property systems Setting and maintaining high levels of safe working practices in line with Health and Safety legislation and CDM Ensuring a detailed local knowledge of customer, asset and investment needs across your locality Engaging and working with residents and groups to develop co-created services What you'll need To be successful in this role you will need: Experience of managing a direct labour workforce focused teams for the delivery of maintenance services Demonstratable knowledge of planning the delivery of workstreams in a customer focussed environment Ability to plan, track and forecast income and expenditure against relevant budgets, to deliver a value for money service whilst taking actions to mitigate any risks to Sovereign Ability to operate with commercial acumen Knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation with focus on compliance within all activities undertaken by the teams Proficient use of Microsoft office suite with Intermediate or advanced Excel skills There will be some travel involved with this role so you should be happy to travel, have access to a car and a full UK driving licence. What can we offer you £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Industry leading pension scheme, 12% matched contributions plus life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover Discounted travel insurance It's a fantastic time to join us at Sovereign. We have an ambitious corporate plan to deliver an inspiring agenda of change and growth in a sustainable way. You'll be joining a highly skilled team at the forefront of driving these improvements and we'd love to hear from you to explore your skills and experience further.
May 17, 2024
Full time
As a leading Housing Association, SNG's purpose is simple - providing good, affordable homes: the foundation for a better life. We have a strong ambition to build 25,000 more homes over the next 10 years, with at least half being for social or affordable rent. It's a great time to join us as we also invest in our existing customers' homes by applying our Homes and Place Standard to all our properties. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Delivery Manager to join our Property Services Team in our modern Basingstoke Head Office covering our North Hampshire Locality. The role Reporting into the Operations Manager, you'll deliver customer centric, high quality, value for money property maintenance and improvements to our customers homes through a team of circa 12+ in house trades and external contractors across your locality. You'll lead on operational delivery of property services workstreams both residential and non-residential portfolio focusing mainly on the Empty Homes services. As a manager, you'll role model and set direction within your team by being clear on expectations, giving clarity of requirement and supporting the team and individual performance through robust feedback. You'll also be responsible for: Delivering the right outcome for our customer in a safe and timely way through a team of trades operatives Maintaining high quality data within the property systems Setting and maintaining high levels of safe working practices in line with Health and Safety legislation and CDM Ensuring a detailed local knowledge of customer, asset and investment needs across your locality Engaging and working with residents and groups to develop co-created services What you'll need To be successful in this role you will need: Experience of managing a direct labour workforce focused teams for the delivery of maintenance services Demonstratable knowledge of planning the delivery of workstreams in a customer focussed environment Ability to plan, track and forecast income and expenditure against relevant budgets, to deliver a value for money service whilst taking actions to mitigate any risks to Sovereign Ability to operate with commercial acumen Knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation with focus on compliance within all activities undertaken by the teams Proficient use of Microsoft office suite with Intermediate or advanced Excel skills There will be some travel involved with this role so you should be happy to travel, have access to a car and a full UK driving licence. What can we offer you £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Industry leading pension scheme, 12% matched contributions plus life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover Discounted travel insurance It's a fantastic time to join us at Sovereign. We have an ambitious corporate plan to deliver an inspiring agenda of change and growth in a sustainable way. You'll be joining a highly skilled team at the forefront of driving these improvements and we'd love to hear from you to explore your skills and experience further.
Job Description - Asset Strategy Manager (046006) Organisation Organisation - TFL ENGINEERING Job Job - General Position Type - Full Time Job Title: Asset Strategy Manager Salary: up to £55k Location: Southwark / Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. Contract Type: TfL Do you like your work to develop and stretch you? Do you want to work across Transport for London's (TfL) vast and complex asset base to address some of London's biggest challenges? If so, we have a vacancy in our TfL Asset Strategy team that could be for you! We are currently recruiting for an Asset Strategy Manager to provide clarity of thought and direction on Transport for London's (TfL) most important asset challenges. We ensure the circa £1bn of investment we put into our assets every year is being done in a planned, conscious and informed way. We operate flexibly, through a highly capable and supportive team that can actively approach challenges well and are known for producing high quality outputs. As a manager in this team your role is to lead work on important issues faced by the business, primarily; setting the strategic direction and investment needs of our assets, justifying and securing funding, initiating projects, improving asset management capability, analysing information to produce options and choices, getting stakeholders on board, helping the business make decisions and ensuring the impacts are understood. The work in our team is varied, exciting and high profile; your work could include updating an asset strategy, translating strategies into short and long term plans, looking at whole life costing, modelling scenarios for investment planning or working with a range of stakeholders across the business to determine our future vision for assets. The role will be based within the central Asset Management Capability Team. You'll help lead the translation of cross-asset and network level asset information, into a balanced Pan-TfL investment portfolio which meets the future strategic needs of TfL's assets and effectively supports the organisations goals. You'll need to be able to simplify complex issues and have strong analytical skills. You'll have a passionate drive to make things better and be comfortable working at pace with a range of stakeholders. If this sounds like you, then apply for this role. The work will be high value and in a few short years your CV will be bursting with extensive experience that's helping keep London moving. Key Accountabilities • Lead the development of maturity assessments, considering a wide range of factors including cost, risk, performance and sustainability • Lead the implementation of best practice governance for asset management • Lead the delivery of stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation to identify improvement activities • Lead and manage the delivery and closure of improvement activities to progress TfL's journey towards best practice asset management • Translate strategic business and service requirements into clear asset strategies and plans, ensuring consideration of performance, cost, risk and environment • Ensure there is consistency in approach across the key asset management documents produced to drive long-term investment decisions • Manage and produce high quality data analysis, presentations and reports to evidence and build support for investment options and their outcomes • Support and influence investment decision making at the highest stakeholder levels within TfL • Promote the continuous improvement of asset management processes and approaches; including the development and application of escalation logs, competence frameworks and asset management training • Work across the business to understand political constraints, Mayoral and Commissioner priorities, internal delivery commitment and constraints; using these to identify risks and opportunities and inform strategies and plans • Ensure strategies and plans are achievable by supporting the development of clear strategic workbanks • Support and promote continuous development in asset management through the promotion and management of Asset Strategy training budget Skills, Knowledge & Experience Skills • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills (Essential) • Excellent communicator and facilitator (Essential) • Developing asset management policy and strategy (Essential) • Numerate and computer literate with strong MS Office skills, including Excel, MS Word and Sharepoint (Essential) • Change management design and project management (Desirable) • Investment decision making and value management (Desirable) • Commercial skills, including business cases, risk assessments, and management of operating and maintenance contracts (Desirable) Knowledge • Good understanding of the principles of asset management (Essential) • Good understanding of the Mayor's Transport Strategy (Essential) • Understanding of asset investment planning, including whole life costing/value, management of value, asset deterioration modelling and Capital/Operational Expenditure trade-off (Desirable) • Good understanding of embedding change initiatives (Desirable) • Good understanding of project and maintenance practices (Desirable) • Graduate in a relevant subject (or equivalent work experience in a strategic role) (Essential) Experience • Experience of successfully managing stakeholders within a complex organisational framework (Essential) • Experience of effectively developing and applying value management principles and documents (Essential) • Experience of producing high quality data analysis, presentations and reports to support and influence decision making with senior stakeholders (Essential) • Experience of working with assets from an operational, delivery or strategic perspective (Essential) • Experience in analysing data from multiple sources (Desirable) We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair. Application Process Think carefully about how the advert relates to your experience and cover this in your CV and Cover letter (cover letter to be no more than one A4 side, with a minimum font requirement of 10). PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Use the latter to tell us how your existing skills, knowledge and experience match the description above as shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the criteria for the role. The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd June In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include: • Final salary pension scheme • Free travel for you on the TfL network • Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket • 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays • TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow • Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) • Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme • Retail, health, leisure and travel offers • Discounted Eurostar travel
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Description - Asset Strategy Manager (046006) Organisation Organisation - TFL ENGINEERING Job Job - General Position Type - Full Time Job Title: Asset Strategy Manager Salary: up to £55k Location: Southwark / Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. Contract Type: TfL Do you like your work to develop and stretch you? Do you want to work across Transport for London's (TfL) vast and complex asset base to address some of London's biggest challenges? If so, we have a vacancy in our TfL Asset Strategy team that could be for you! We are currently recruiting for an Asset Strategy Manager to provide clarity of thought and direction on Transport for London's (TfL) most important asset challenges. We ensure the circa £1bn of investment we put into our assets every year is being done in a planned, conscious and informed way. We operate flexibly, through a highly capable and supportive team that can actively approach challenges well and are known for producing high quality outputs. As a manager in this team your role is to lead work on important issues faced by the business, primarily; setting the strategic direction and investment needs of our assets, justifying and securing funding, initiating projects, improving asset management capability, analysing information to produce options and choices, getting stakeholders on board, helping the business make decisions and ensuring the impacts are understood. The work in our team is varied, exciting and high profile; your work could include updating an asset strategy, translating strategies into short and long term plans, looking at whole life costing, modelling scenarios for investment planning or working with a range of stakeholders across the business to determine our future vision for assets. The role will be based within the central Asset Management Capability Team. You'll help lead the translation of cross-asset and network level asset information, into a balanced Pan-TfL investment portfolio which meets the future strategic needs of TfL's assets and effectively supports the organisations goals. You'll need to be able to simplify complex issues and have strong analytical skills. You'll have a passionate drive to make things better and be comfortable working at pace with a range of stakeholders. If this sounds like you, then apply for this role. The work will be high value and in a few short years your CV will be bursting with extensive experience that's helping keep London moving. Key Accountabilities • Lead the development of maturity assessments, considering a wide range of factors including cost, risk, performance and sustainability • Lead the implementation of best practice governance for asset management • Lead the delivery of stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation to identify improvement activities • Lead and manage the delivery and closure of improvement activities to progress TfL's journey towards best practice asset management • Translate strategic business and service requirements into clear asset strategies and plans, ensuring consideration of performance, cost, risk and environment • Ensure there is consistency in approach across the key asset management documents produced to drive long-term investment decisions • Manage and produce high quality data analysis, presentations and reports to evidence and build support for investment options and their outcomes • Support and influence investment decision making at the highest stakeholder levels within TfL • Promote the continuous improvement of asset management processes and approaches; including the development and application of escalation logs, competence frameworks and asset management training • Work across the business to understand political constraints, Mayoral and Commissioner priorities, internal delivery commitment and constraints; using these to identify risks and opportunities and inform strategies and plans • Ensure strategies and plans are achievable by supporting the development of clear strategic workbanks • Support and promote continuous development in asset management through the promotion and management of Asset Strategy training budget Skills, Knowledge & Experience Skills • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills (Essential) • Excellent communicator and facilitator (Essential) • Developing asset management policy and strategy (Essential) • Numerate and computer literate with strong MS Office skills, including Excel, MS Word and Sharepoint (Essential) • Change management design and project management (Desirable) • Investment decision making and value management (Desirable) • Commercial skills, including business cases, risk assessments, and management of operating and maintenance contracts (Desirable) Knowledge • Good understanding of the principles of asset management (Essential) • Good understanding of the Mayor's Transport Strategy (Essential) • Understanding of asset investment planning, including whole life costing/value, management of value, asset deterioration modelling and Capital/Operational Expenditure trade-off (Desirable) • Good understanding of embedding change initiatives (Desirable) • Good understanding of project and maintenance practices (Desirable) • Graduate in a relevant subject (or equivalent work experience in a strategic role) (Essential) Experience • Experience of successfully managing stakeholders within a complex organisational framework (Essential) • Experience of effectively developing and applying value management principles and documents (Essential) • Experience of producing high quality data analysis, presentations and reports to support and influence decision making with senior stakeholders (Essential) • Experience of working with assets from an operational, delivery or strategic perspective (Essential) • Experience in analysing data from multiple sources (Desirable) We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair. Application Process Think carefully about how the advert relates to your experience and cover this in your CV and Cover letter (cover letter to be no more than one A4 side, with a minimum font requirement of 10). PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Use the latter to tell us how your existing skills, knowledge and experience match the description above as shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the criteria for the role. The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd June In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include: • Final salary pension scheme • Free travel for you on the TfL network • Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket • 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays • TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow • Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) • Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme • Retail, health, leisure and travel offers • Discounted Eurostar travel
Head of Strategic Transport Salary: Day rate £339.99 PAYE / to £550 LTD UMB (DOE) Location: Southeast London Job Type: Contract (Temporary) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Strategic Transport and Highways to join a Southeast London local authority. The role is a temporary contract with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will provide corporate advice on strategic transport-related matters and manage the highway network in line with the Council's strategic objectives. Day to Day of the role: Provide corporate advice on strategic transport-related matters and represent the Council on cross-borough and London-wide transport groups and initiatives. Manage the highway network by developing policies and standards that support the delivery of the Council's strategic objectives. Brief and engage consultants, contractors, specialists, and suppliers for effective service delivery. Take responsibility for the management, direction, and control of staff, consultants, and service providers. Develop and implement the Council's Highway Asset Management Plan and investment programmes. Perform the statutory role of Traffic Manager and manage the Council's network management duties under the Traffic Management Act 2004. Represent the Council at a senior level both internally and with external agencies. Provide senior managerial leadership to lead and manage business planning and performance monitoring. Advise and work with senior colleagues and partners within other public sector organisations on strategic transport policies and plans. Ensure all Highways assets are properly maintained and meet regulations and targets. Deliver effective monitoring of service providers to ensure contracts and services are delivered on time and within budget. Embed a risk management culture across the service and ensure a responsive out-of-hours service for highway emergencies. Required Skills & Qualifications: Clear experience in a similar role within the public sector. Demonstrable experience in transformation, change, structure, and performance management. Strong understanding of finance and budget management. Ability to provide clear direction, be accountable, and work effectively under pressure. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage both direct and indirect teams. Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Traffic Management Act 2004. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Benefits: Competitive salary reflecting the strategic importance of the role. Flexible working arrangements. Opportunity to work on significant projects with a direct impact on the community. Access to professional development and training opportunities. To apply for this Head of Strategic Transport position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Immediate availability is required for this position.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Head of Strategic Transport Salary: Day rate £339.99 PAYE / to £550 LTD UMB (DOE) Location: Southeast London Job Type: Contract (Temporary) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Strategic Transport and Highways to join a Southeast London local authority. The role is a temporary contract with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will provide corporate advice on strategic transport-related matters and manage the highway network in line with the Council's strategic objectives. Day to Day of the role: Provide corporate advice on strategic transport-related matters and represent the Council on cross-borough and London-wide transport groups and initiatives. Manage the highway network by developing policies and standards that support the delivery of the Council's strategic objectives. Brief and engage consultants, contractors, specialists, and suppliers for effective service delivery. Take responsibility for the management, direction, and control of staff, consultants, and service providers. Develop and implement the Council's Highway Asset Management Plan and investment programmes. Perform the statutory role of Traffic Manager and manage the Council's network management duties under the Traffic Management Act 2004. Represent the Council at a senior level both internally and with external agencies. Provide senior managerial leadership to lead and manage business planning and performance monitoring. Advise and work with senior colleagues and partners within other public sector organisations on strategic transport policies and plans. Ensure all Highways assets are properly maintained and meet regulations and targets. Deliver effective monitoring of service providers to ensure contracts and services are delivered on time and within budget. Embed a risk management culture across the service and ensure a responsive out-of-hours service for highway emergencies. Required Skills & Qualifications: Clear experience in a similar role within the public sector. Demonstrable experience in transformation, change, structure, and performance management. Strong understanding of finance and budget management. Ability to provide clear direction, be accountable, and work effectively under pressure. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage both direct and indirect teams. Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Traffic Management Act 2004. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Benefits: Competitive salary reflecting the strategic importance of the role. Flexible working arrangements. Opportunity to work on significant projects with a direct impact on the community. Access to professional development and training opportunities. To apply for this Head of Strategic Transport position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Immediate availability is required for this position.