Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors , banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors , banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) works closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. IIDA provides assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions The audit manager will take the lead in engagement meetings (virtually and in person). You'll prepare audit plans based on a full understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable grant contractual conditions. You'll coordinate and lead audit teams, write and review audit reports. You'll be someone with: A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / DEC or equivalent) is preferred Bilingual Spanish with excellent verbal and written English a minimum requirement Audit experience A genuine interest in international development and this sector An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive way Proven track record in audit and assurance work international travel for assignments (travel can include, but not be limited to, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) works closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. IIDA provides assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions The audit manager will take the lead in engagement meetings (virtually and in person). You'll prepare audit plans based on a full understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable grant contractual conditions. You'll coordinate and lead audit teams, write and review audit reports. You'll be someone with: A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / DEC or equivalent) is preferred Bilingual Spanish with excellent verbal and written English a minimum requirement Audit experience A genuine interest in international development and this sector An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive way Proven track record in audit and assurance work international travel for assignments (travel can include, but not be limited to, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
External Job Description Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) works closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. IIDA provides assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions The audit manager will take the lead in engagement meetings (virtually and in person). You'll prepare audit plans based on a full understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable grant contractual conditions. You'll coordinate and lead audit teams, write and review audit reports. You'll be someone with: A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / DEC or equivalent) is preferred Excellent verbal and written communication in English and a second language (French/Spanish or German) would be an advantage Audit experience A genuine interest in international development and this sector An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive way Proven track record in audit and assurance work international travel for assignments (travel can include, but not be limited to, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
External Job Description Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) works closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. IIDA provides assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions The audit manager will take the lead in engagement meetings (virtually and in person). You'll prepare audit plans based on a full understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable grant contractual conditions. You'll coordinate and lead audit teams, write and review audit reports. You'll be someone with: A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / DEC or equivalent) is preferred Excellent verbal and written communication in English and a second language (French/Spanish or German) would be an advantage Audit experience A genuine interest in international development and this sector An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive way Proven track record in audit and assurance work international travel for assignments (travel can include, but not be limited to, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Technology Risk Assurance (TRA) team sits right at the heart of the Audit practice. We leverage our deep technical expertise to evaluate the risks associated with the use of technology for businesses in a number of sectors - from Consumer Markets, Retail, Technology Media & Telecoms, Natural Resources, Energy & Shipping and Financial Services. We use data analytics procedures to look for trends, anomalies and also understand IT and business processes whilst identifying the risks. It's exciting and interesting work that can include evaluating risks around emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics Process Automation (RPA) as well as cyber related risks. As part of our TRA team, you'll receive all the support you need to reach your potential and build your technical skills. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: Identify and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of client controls for managing risks around information security, change management, computer operations, and system design and development CISA qualified (Essential), and a professional qualification in finance such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA (desirable) Experience of IT general controls and application control reviews in support of external audit engagements which includes understanding the implications of control deficiencies and approaches to test risk materialisation Experience of supporting external audits companies in a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to - retail, manufacturing, gaming, financial services, technology, public or professional services. Possess strengths that are aligned to the development of TRA, including, but not limited to: collaboration, innovation, communication, decision making, and analytical skills. An interest in technological innovations relevant to audit, and a willingness to learn and adapt skills to become a part of one of BDO's fastest growing teams. Auditing ERP packages such SAP, Oracle & Dynamics AX. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Technology Risk Assurance (TRA) team sits right at the heart of the Audit practice. We leverage our deep technical expertise to evaluate the risks associated with the use of technology for businesses in a number of sectors - from Consumer Markets, Retail, Technology Media & Telecoms, Natural Resources, Energy & Shipping and Financial Services. We use data analytics procedures to look for trends, anomalies and also understand IT and business processes whilst identifying the risks. It's exciting and interesting work that can include evaluating risks around emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics Process Automation (RPA) as well as cyber related risks. As part of our TRA team, you'll receive all the support you need to reach your potential and build your technical skills. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: Identify and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of client controls for managing risks around information security, change management, computer operations, and system design and development CISA qualified (Essential), and a professional qualification in finance such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA (desirable) Experience of IT general controls and application control reviews in support of external audit engagements which includes understanding the implications of control deficiencies and approaches to test risk materialisation Experience of supporting external audits companies in a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to - retail, manufacturing, gaming, financial services, technology, public or professional services. Possess strengths that are aligned to the development of TRA, including, but not limited to: collaboration, innovation, communication, decision making, and analytical skills. An interest in technological innovations relevant to audit, and a willingness to learn and adapt skills to become a part of one of BDO's fastest growing teams. Auditing ERP packages such SAP, Oracle & Dynamics AX. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job ID: Amazon Payments UK Limited Come build the future with us! At Amazon we expect no more and no less from you. Ever since Amazon opened its virtual doors, our aim has been to become the most customer-centric company in the world. How? By having people like you who make sure that our customers can find everything that they are looking for online - at great value and convenience. Immerse yourself in an environment that is fast-paced, growing and continuously innovating to offer great opportunities for our customers and for you! We are looking for an Assurance Manager to join our fast-growing Global Assurance team and support our regulated payment, lending, consumer credit and insurance businesses. The successful candidate should help the rollout and execution of our second line of defense risk testing and has extensive knowledge of conduct, regulatory compliance and financial crime requirements. The successful candidate is an ambitious self-starter, with a proven capability to work independently and as part of a team, has strong analytical and organizational skills, and a sound knowledge of relevant Assurance or Audit practices. The role is uniquely placed to work directly with Regional Leaders to drive scalable risk and compliance testing solutions across many areas to help maintain a "compliant status" with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with the Global Assurance team stakeholders (Compliance Officers, Risk, Governance, Internal Audit and other Support teams) to provide Senior Management with adequate visibility on regulatory risk exposure and the status of internal controls. The candidate is also a quick learner with an ability to absorb the nuances of Amazon's varied payment offerings, their risks and internal systems and practices. Key job responsibilities The successful candidate should have strong business and communication skills, able to influence senior stakeholders via data-driven and actionable insights. The successful candidate will also: • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and solid understanding of relevant conduce, regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering. • Significantly contribute to the design, development, implementation, and execution of assurance testing for payment, insurance and consumer credit businesses, lead issue validation activities with stakeholders and report to Senior Management; • Ability to learn and understand business processes, regulations, internal controls, and develop meaningful tests to determine control design adequacy and operating effectiveness; • Perform operational deep dives to understand and find gaps in compliance-related processes and services; • Identify and assess inherent and residual risks related to control deficiencies; • Work with compliance office personnel, business units legal, and technology partners to identify deficiencies in internal controls and operational processes and identify root cause of issues; • Participate in process improvement initiatives, including identifying and implementing best practices in effective and innovative ways. • Continuously Identify industry best practices and contribute to the improvement of the Assurance Program; • Embrace the use of data analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related assurance activities; • Manage several projects simultaneously with precision and accuracy. A day in the life We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent - 5+ years of experience in banking, payments, or e-commerce companies including retail payments, consumer credit, lending, and insurance within a second or third line of defense function; - Prior knowledge of regulatory compliance, conduct, and financial crime regulations; - Sound knowledge of relevant Assurance or Audit practices; - Experience advising, supervising, interpreting and communicating complex regulations to a diverse audience; - Excellent team player with the ability to work closely with others to deliver data-driven results, identify and resolve issues; - Strong and demonstrable influencing, stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills; - Ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly-ambiguous, changing environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials - Experience with SQL and Excel - Prior experience auditing payments, e-commerce, consumer credit, lending and insurance businesses within the EMEA financial services sector; - Familiarity with digital payments, new payment methods, safeguarding and settlement mechanisms; - Certification in Internal Audit Risk Management, Governance and Financial Crime such as such as FRM, PMI-RMP, CAMS etc. 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:). Posted: April 29, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: February 27, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: March 13, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: March 28, 2024 (Updated about 12 hours ago) Posted: March 28, 2024 (Updated about 12 hours ago) Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Job ID: Amazon Payments UK Limited Come build the future with us! At Amazon we expect no more and no less from you. Ever since Amazon opened its virtual doors, our aim has been to become the most customer-centric company in the world. How? By having people like you who make sure that our customers can find everything that they are looking for online - at great value and convenience. Immerse yourself in an environment that is fast-paced, growing and continuously innovating to offer great opportunities for our customers and for you! We are looking for an Assurance Manager to join our fast-growing Global Assurance team and support our regulated payment, lending, consumer credit and insurance businesses. The successful candidate should help the rollout and execution of our second line of defense risk testing and has extensive knowledge of conduct, regulatory compliance and financial crime requirements. The successful candidate is an ambitious self-starter, with a proven capability to work independently and as part of a team, has strong analytical and organizational skills, and a sound knowledge of relevant Assurance or Audit practices. The role is uniquely placed to work directly with Regional Leaders to drive scalable risk and compliance testing solutions across many areas to help maintain a "compliant status" with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with the Global Assurance team stakeholders (Compliance Officers, Risk, Governance, Internal Audit and other Support teams) to provide Senior Management with adequate visibility on regulatory risk exposure and the status of internal controls. The candidate is also a quick learner with an ability to absorb the nuances of Amazon's varied payment offerings, their risks and internal systems and practices. Key job responsibilities The successful candidate should have strong business and communication skills, able to influence senior stakeholders via data-driven and actionable insights. The successful candidate will also: • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and solid understanding of relevant conduce, regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering. • Significantly contribute to the design, development, implementation, and execution of assurance testing for payment, insurance and consumer credit businesses, lead issue validation activities with stakeholders and report to Senior Management; • Ability to learn and understand business processes, regulations, internal controls, and develop meaningful tests to determine control design adequacy and operating effectiveness; • Perform operational deep dives to understand and find gaps in compliance-related processes and services; • Identify and assess inherent and residual risks related to control deficiencies; • Work with compliance office personnel, business units legal, and technology partners to identify deficiencies in internal controls and operational processes and identify root cause of issues; • Participate in process improvement initiatives, including identifying and implementing best practices in effective and innovative ways. • Continuously Identify industry best practices and contribute to the improvement of the Assurance Program; • Embrace the use of data analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related assurance activities; • Manage several projects simultaneously with precision and accuracy. A day in the life We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent - 5+ years of experience in banking, payments, or e-commerce companies including retail payments, consumer credit, lending, and insurance within a second or third line of defense function; - Prior knowledge of regulatory compliance, conduct, and financial crime regulations; - Sound knowledge of relevant Assurance or Audit practices; - Experience advising, supervising, interpreting and communicating complex regulations to a diverse audience; - Excellent team player with the ability to work closely with others to deliver data-driven results, identify and resolve issues; - Strong and demonstrable influencing, stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills; - Ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly-ambiguous, changing environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials - Experience with SQL and Excel - Prior experience auditing payments, e-commerce, consumer credit, lending and insurance businesses within the EMEA financial services sector; - Familiarity with digital payments, new payment methods, safeguarding and settlement mechanisms; - Certification in Internal Audit Risk Management, Governance and Financial Crime such as such as FRM, PMI-RMP, CAMS etc. 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:). Posted: April 29, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: February 27, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: March 13, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: March 28, 2024 (Updated about 12 hours ago) Posted: March 28, 2024 (Updated about 12 hours ago) Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
Head of Service - Residential Children's Services Job Description Head of Service - Residential and Resources Full Time, Permanent £62,526 to £69,768 per annum- Scale N We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with previous residential management experience, to become the Head of Service - Residential and Resources. You will be responsible for the direct line management of several team managers in the service. You will use your business knowledge and Children's Social Care expertise to ensure that team managers and their teams are confident in delivering outstanding Residential and Resource Services across the county, which are based on well informed risk assessments and the assessed needs of the children and young people. You will oversee the development of Residential, Community Resources and Supported Accommodation services from an operational and strategic perspective, to make most effective use of investments. This will include setting up and development of any new services, to provide what is needed and deliver the right services at the right time, based upon sound data analysis. You will be a caring and compassionate leader with a style that creates a culture of positivity that inspires others to deliver high quality care. You will have experience of working with children and young people with an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of managing child protection, safeguarding and risk management issues within children's services. You will provide visible leadership as a member of the Extended Leadership team, including deputising for the Assistant Director as required, to ensure effective delivery of the service. This role is vital to the successful delivery of an effective countywide residential and resource service for children and young people therefore the role requires good organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and to manage changing priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Residential and Resources, you will ensure effective operational delivery within budget, in line with the Vital Signs vision, our legal obligations and Ofsted requirements. To apply, please download an application form ( ) and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Lee Napper (Assistant Director Residential and Resources) . Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discount programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? please apply using email. Closing date: 22 May 2024
May 15, 2024
Full time
Head of Service - Residential Children's Services Job Description Head of Service - Residential and Resources Full Time, Permanent £62,526 to £69,768 per annum- Scale N We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with previous residential management experience, to become the Head of Service - Residential and Resources. You will be responsible for the direct line management of several team managers in the service. You will use your business knowledge and Children's Social Care expertise to ensure that team managers and their teams are confident in delivering outstanding Residential and Resource Services across the county, which are based on well informed risk assessments and the assessed needs of the children and young people. You will oversee the development of Residential, Community Resources and Supported Accommodation services from an operational and strategic perspective, to make most effective use of investments. This will include setting up and development of any new services, to provide what is needed and deliver the right services at the right time, based upon sound data analysis. You will be a caring and compassionate leader with a style that creates a culture of positivity that inspires others to deliver high quality care. You will have experience of working with children and young people with an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of managing child protection, safeguarding and risk management issues within children's services. You will provide visible leadership as a member of the Extended Leadership team, including deputising for the Assistant Director as required, to ensure effective delivery of the service. This role is vital to the successful delivery of an effective countywide residential and resource service for children and young people therefore the role requires good organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and to manage changing priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Residential and Resources, you will ensure effective operational delivery within budget, in line with the Vital Signs vision, our legal obligations and Ofsted requirements. To apply, please download an application form ( ) and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Lee Napper (Assistant Director Residential and Resources) . Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discount programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? please apply using email. Closing date: 22 May 2024
Service Manager - Residential Children Services Job Description Service Manager - Residential and Resources Full Time, Permanent £53,802 to £59,196 per annum (scale M) We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with previous residential management experience, to become a service manager. You will be responsible for the direct line management of several team managers in the service. You will use your business knowledge and Children's Social Care expertise to ensure that team managers and their teams are confident in delivering outstanding Residential and Resource Services across the county, which are based on well informed risk assessments and the assessed needs of the children and young people. You will be a caring and compassionate leader with a style that creates a culture of positivity that inspires others to deliver high quality care. You will have experience of working with children and young people with an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of managing child protection, safeguarding and risk management issues within children's services. This role is vital to the successful delivery of an effective countywide residential and resource service for children and young people therefore the role requires good organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and to manage changing priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Residential and Resources, you will ensure effective operational delivery within budget of the service area, in line with the Vital Signs vision, our legal obligations and Ofsted requirements. To apply, please download an application form ( ) and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. For any informal discussions or to show interest please contact Lee Napper, Assistant Director, Residential and Resources - Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discount programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? please apply using email. Closing date: 22 May 2024
May 15, 2024
Full time
Service Manager - Residential Children Services Job Description Service Manager - Residential and Resources Full Time, Permanent £53,802 to £59,196 per annum (scale M) We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager with previous residential management experience, to become a service manager. You will be responsible for the direct line management of several team managers in the service. You will use your business knowledge and Children's Social Care expertise to ensure that team managers and their teams are confident in delivering outstanding Residential and Resource Services across the county, which are based on well informed risk assessments and the assessed needs of the children and young people. You will be a caring and compassionate leader with a style that creates a culture of positivity that inspires others to deliver high quality care. You will have experience of working with children and young people with an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of managing child protection, safeguarding and risk management issues within children's services. This role is vital to the successful delivery of an effective countywide residential and resource service for children and young people therefore the role requires good organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and to manage changing priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Residential and Resources, you will ensure effective operational delivery within budget of the service area, in line with the Vital Signs vision, our legal obligations and Ofsted requirements. To apply, please download an application form ( ) and attach it to your online application instead of your CV. For any informal discussions or to show interest please contact Lee Napper, Assistant Director, Residential and Resources - Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discount programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? please apply using email. Closing date: 22 May 2024
Trust Payments have an exciting opportunity for a Retail IT Project Manager to join the team. Location: London Salary: Competitive Job Type: Hybrid role with regular travel throughout the UK to customer sites and Trust Payments offices About Us: Trust Payments is a global unified payment technology group that was formed in 2019 bringing together technology and financial services into an omnichannel solution. The new business model has enabled Trust Payments to establish itself as a leading Fintech Payments group. Retail IT Project Manager The Role: The IT Project Manager will work with a number of key functions within the IT department that enable the delivery of a high quality service to end users. You will follow service delivery processes and project management methodologies that are in place to meet business needs. This position is a stakeholder facing role, both internal and external and requires that you establish and manage expectations within the business and drive the IT team to achieve those expectations to a high standard. Retail IT Project Manager Key Responsibilities: - Initiation of projects and development of the Project Initiation Document - Ensuring that scope, resources and project governance are in place - Developing and managing project plans - Ensuring the customer business and technical requirements have been documented and agreed - Collaborating with Development and Test managers to determine delivery dates - Running Stand-ups - Facilitate the clearing of blockers - Agreeing priority of tickets - Feeding into Development and Test resource allocation - Monitoring the deliverables and reporting on dates, issues and risks - Maintaining and managing project RAID log (Mitigate risks and manage issues to ensure that -deadlines are met) - Maintaining and managing project change requests logs - Provide weekly status reports - Develop steering packs for project steering meetings - Project release readiness management - Business readiness management - Handover to Operations - Managing project deployment to Production - Ensuring that production testing is complete before rolling out to the customer - Managing Pilots with customers - Documenting any issues and managing any resulting change Retail IT Project Manager You: - Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines - Excellent organisational skills - Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information - Self-motivation and able to take responsibility - Able to manage and prioritise and tasks and time efficiently - Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks - Excellent leadership and people management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Retail IT Project Manager Benefits: - Opportunity to be part of a rapidly scaling and market leading Fintech business - Flexible working - Health and Wellbeing ethos including regular wellness sessions, fitness and nutrition and other events as well as supported by internally qualified mental health first aiders - Family friendly enhanced benefits/policies - Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance - Social events and team building - Celebrations We acknowledge the value that a diverse and inclusive working environment brings to Trust Payments. We celebrate the differences that people can bring through their cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. During the recruitment process we welcome you to inform us confidentially of any special adjustments required to participate fully in our recruitment experience. To submit your application for this exciting Retail IT Project Manager opportunity, please click Apply now.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Trust Payments have an exciting opportunity for a Retail IT Project Manager to join the team. Location: London Salary: Competitive Job Type: Hybrid role with regular travel throughout the UK to customer sites and Trust Payments offices About Us: Trust Payments is a global unified payment technology group that was formed in 2019 bringing together technology and financial services into an omnichannel solution. The new business model has enabled Trust Payments to establish itself as a leading Fintech Payments group. Retail IT Project Manager The Role: The IT Project Manager will work with a number of key functions within the IT department that enable the delivery of a high quality service to end users. You will follow service delivery processes and project management methodologies that are in place to meet business needs. This position is a stakeholder facing role, both internal and external and requires that you establish and manage expectations within the business and drive the IT team to achieve those expectations to a high standard. Retail IT Project Manager Key Responsibilities: - Initiation of projects and development of the Project Initiation Document - Ensuring that scope, resources and project governance are in place - Developing and managing project plans - Ensuring the customer business and technical requirements have been documented and agreed - Collaborating with Development and Test managers to determine delivery dates - Running Stand-ups - Facilitate the clearing of blockers - Agreeing priority of tickets - Feeding into Development and Test resource allocation - Monitoring the deliverables and reporting on dates, issues and risks - Maintaining and managing project RAID log (Mitigate risks and manage issues to ensure that -deadlines are met) - Maintaining and managing project change requests logs - Provide weekly status reports - Develop steering packs for project steering meetings - Project release readiness management - Business readiness management - Handover to Operations - Managing project deployment to Production - Ensuring that production testing is complete before rolling out to the customer - Managing Pilots with customers - Documenting any issues and managing any resulting change Retail IT Project Manager You: - Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines - Excellent organisational skills - Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information - Self-motivation and able to take responsibility - Able to manage and prioritise and tasks and time efficiently - Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks - Excellent leadership and people management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Retail IT Project Manager Benefits: - Opportunity to be part of a rapidly scaling and market leading Fintech business - Flexible working - Health and Wellbeing ethos including regular wellness sessions, fitness and nutrition and other events as well as supported by internally qualified mental health first aiders - Family friendly enhanced benefits/policies - Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance - Social events and team building - Celebrations We acknowledge the value that a diverse and inclusive working environment brings to Trust Payments. We celebrate the differences that people can bring through their cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. During the recruitment process we welcome you to inform us confidentially of any special adjustments required to participate fully in our recruitment experience. To submit your application for this exciting Retail IT Project Manager opportunity, please click Apply now.
Finance Business Partner Finance Business Partner - Full Time - Salary £52-60k (experience dependent) - Hybrid Working. At OS, our vision is to be recognised as world-leaders in geospatial services; creating location insight for positive impact. We use our valuable location data and know-how to help drive the future success of Britain and other nations. We support governments, businesses, and consumers to make important and sustainable decisions that enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. Join us and you'll have an opportunity to make an impact and to be central to OS's vision: to be recognised as world leaders in geospatial services; creating location insight for positive impact. We are searching for a Finance Business Partner to join our Corporate Services team. Due to the continuing growth and development of our geospatial product offering, you'll join a team of Finance Business Partners to support our Executive Leadership Team with a specific focus on our Product and People teams. You'll support the business to deliver on its financial and efficiency targets by influencing key decisions through data-driven insights and building strong relationships. Your responsibilities will include: Working with the Chief Product and People Officers, and their leadership teams, to support them in better understanding their financial performance and impact on the wider business. Using a combination of quantitative / qualitative methods and judgement to manage all aspects of financial planning, ensuring forecasts are robust and underpinned by clear performance drivers and assumptions. Supporting the development of comprehensive business cases for investment projects and the roadmaps for >50 products as we transition to next-generation analytics-ready data. Driving accountability for multi-year financial and operational plans whilst identifying and monitoring emergent risks and opportunities. Delivering cost optimisation with the implementation of key performance trackers to demonstrate benefits realisation. Being a clear and engaging communicator across all levels of the organisation to provide financial and non-financial insights and influence enhanced decision-making. Wh at we're looking for you to bring: Appropriate accounting qualification (i.e. CIMA, ACA, ACCA), or equivalent experience. Experience in finance business partnering and building trusted relationships with senior business executives. Communication and presentation skills that add value with senior managers by presenting analysis and performance in a clear and understandable way. Ability to influence stakeholders with confidence in challenging the status quo. Strong analytical capability to translate complex information into simple explanations for financial / non-financial audiences which drive change and innovation. Conceptual skills to work across teams (product, data, & technology) to enable actionable and efficient product roadmaps. Inquisitive mindset with a motivation for continuous improvement and working collaboratively within the team and the wider business. Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills, with PowerBI being desirable. The Rewards We want you to love what you do. That is why our benefits package rewards a job well done. Salary - £52-60k (dependent on experience). Performance related bonus up to 10%. A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12%). 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (including 3 days Christmas shutdown), with an extra day's leave for each year worked up to 33 days. Free subscription to our award-winning OS Maps app and wider employee discounts. Support with continuous improvement (OS are a CIMA Development Quality Partner) with access to online learning platforms/e-books, and coaching / mentoring schemes. Life Assurance cover. Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits. At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like: Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible working with opportunity to consider different working hours or location. Annual volunteer day to support the local community and charities. OS Explorers Nursery discount. Parking at our modern Southampton HQ, or Cycle to Work scheme for active commuting. Location : OS HQ is based in Southampton, but we believe work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We embrace a hybrid working model and empower our teams to make the choice around whether to work from our fantastic office or from home. Security : OS conducts DBS background checks for all joiners and some roles require additional security clearance, including to SC or DV level in some cases. We will tell candidates at the appropriate time during the recruitment process if further clearance will be required for this role. OS are accredited as a CIMA Development Quality Partner, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring our finance teams continue to grow and develop here at Ordnance Survey. Closing Date : 02 June 2024 Interviews are scheduled to take place during June at Ordnance Survey Head Office or via MS Teams if required. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process. We believe diversity and inclusion is about working together - in an encouraging and respectful environment to reach our full potential. We believe combining diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives will help us reach our vision and be trusted and admired across the globe for setting the standards and leading the way. We are looking for enthusiastic people from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from any race, age, gender, background, or religion. We're individually talented and collectively powerful, and we give you the space to take your career in whichever direction you want.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Finance Business Partner Finance Business Partner - Full Time - Salary £52-60k (experience dependent) - Hybrid Working. At OS, our vision is to be recognised as world-leaders in geospatial services; creating location insight for positive impact. We use our valuable location data and know-how to help drive the future success of Britain and other nations. We support governments, businesses, and consumers to make important and sustainable decisions that enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. Join us and you'll have an opportunity to make an impact and to be central to OS's vision: to be recognised as world leaders in geospatial services; creating location insight for positive impact. We are searching for a Finance Business Partner to join our Corporate Services team. Due to the continuing growth and development of our geospatial product offering, you'll join a team of Finance Business Partners to support our Executive Leadership Team with a specific focus on our Product and People teams. You'll support the business to deliver on its financial and efficiency targets by influencing key decisions through data-driven insights and building strong relationships. Your responsibilities will include: Working with the Chief Product and People Officers, and their leadership teams, to support them in better understanding their financial performance and impact on the wider business. Using a combination of quantitative / qualitative methods and judgement to manage all aspects of financial planning, ensuring forecasts are robust and underpinned by clear performance drivers and assumptions. Supporting the development of comprehensive business cases for investment projects and the roadmaps for >50 products as we transition to next-generation analytics-ready data. Driving accountability for multi-year financial and operational plans whilst identifying and monitoring emergent risks and opportunities. Delivering cost optimisation with the implementation of key performance trackers to demonstrate benefits realisation. Being a clear and engaging communicator across all levels of the organisation to provide financial and non-financial insights and influence enhanced decision-making. Wh at we're looking for you to bring: Appropriate accounting qualification (i.e. CIMA, ACA, ACCA), or equivalent experience. Experience in finance business partnering and building trusted relationships with senior business executives. Communication and presentation skills that add value with senior managers by presenting analysis and performance in a clear and understandable way. Ability to influence stakeholders with confidence in challenging the status quo. Strong analytical capability to translate complex information into simple explanations for financial / non-financial audiences which drive change and innovation. Conceptual skills to work across teams (product, data, & technology) to enable actionable and efficient product roadmaps. Inquisitive mindset with a motivation for continuous improvement and working collaboratively within the team and the wider business. Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills, with PowerBI being desirable. The Rewards We want you to love what you do. That is why our benefits package rewards a job well done. Salary - £52-60k (dependent on experience). Performance related bonus up to 10%. A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12%). 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (including 3 days Christmas shutdown), with an extra day's leave for each year worked up to 33 days. Free subscription to our award-winning OS Maps app and wider employee discounts. Support with continuous improvement (OS are a CIMA Development Quality Partner) with access to online learning platforms/e-books, and coaching / mentoring schemes. Life Assurance cover. Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits. At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like: Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible working with opportunity to consider different working hours or location. Annual volunteer day to support the local community and charities. OS Explorers Nursery discount. Parking at our modern Southampton HQ, or Cycle to Work scheme for active commuting. Location : OS HQ is based in Southampton, but we believe work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We embrace a hybrid working model and empower our teams to make the choice around whether to work from our fantastic office or from home. Security : OS conducts DBS background checks for all joiners and some roles require additional security clearance, including to SC or DV level in some cases. We will tell candidates at the appropriate time during the recruitment process if further clearance will be required for this role. OS are accredited as a CIMA Development Quality Partner, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring our finance teams continue to grow and develop here at Ordnance Survey. Closing Date : 02 June 2024 Interviews are scheduled to take place during June at Ordnance Survey Head Office or via MS Teams if required. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process. We believe diversity and inclusion is about working together - in an encouraging and respectful environment to reach our full potential. We believe combining diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives will help us reach our vision and be trusted and admired across the globe for setting the standards and leading the way. We are looking for enthusiastic people from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from any race, age, gender, background, or religion. We're individually talented and collectively powerful, and we give you the space to take your career in whichever direction you want.
Town & Country Housing Group
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Role Summary Provide efficient support and administration to the Customer Experience Team to ensure the business area is delivered effectively, with a particular focus on supporting the resident engagement and community investment functions. The role reports to the Resident Engagement Manager but will also provide regular support to the Community Investment Manager and the AD of Customer Experience, as well as occasional support to the wider team. The role can be based in Epsom, Tunbridge Wells or East Kent. Salary: £28,729 Hours of work: £35 Contract: Permanent Probation Period: 6 Months Notice Period: 1 Month Who are we? Town and Country Housing are a housing association that covers Kent and Sussex, with our head office in Tunbridge Wells. We provide more than 10,000 homes in 15 local authority areas and became a subsidiary of the Peabody Group in 2019. We currently have over 300 employees based at various locations across Kent and promote hybrid working. What will you be doing? Role Specific Responsibilities Facilitating resident engagement and community events and projects. Supporting the team and the wider business, including through the effective use of existing resident data and insight, together with ongoing consultation, to support community initiatives and resident engagement projects which in turn support the delivery of key strategies including the Resident Engagement and Community Investment strategies. Design and build high quality GDPR compliant surveys to gather feedback from residents on a range of service areas and attend and support focus groups and other virtual and in-person events to gather wider feedback from residents. Arranging meetings , including the regular customer experience team meetings, producing, and circulating agenda, reports, minutes, and action points promptly. Using a range of software packages including Microsoft Office. Dealing with routine enquires from residents, colleagues and contractors and ensuring that electronic file notes are completed and passed on to the relevant colleague. Data inputting and interrogation, and mail merges. Use our finance system to ensure the proper financial administration of projects and activities, including raising and coding of purchase orders and invoices, providing them to contractors and acknowledging receipt of goods and services as directed by the Customer Experience team managers. Collate and record company credit card receipts to facilitate prompt reconciliation of expenditure. To assist the managers in monitoring budget expenditure to ensure project costs are contained within approved budgets. Assist with general telephone enquiries from customers and colleagues related to customer experience team queries, ensuring a prompt informed response to queries. To provide support to ensure that relevant records, monitoring information and project expenditure adhere to funding requirements for externally funded projects. Contribute to and champion our digital strategy by supporting digital engagement with our customers and promoting every opportunity to become digitally included. Support the team in conducting project appraisals for agreed community investment and resident engagement projects. Appraisals should demonstrate measurable outcomes that show clear outputs and outcomes and how the project is benefiting TCH residents/communities and responding to identified social needs. Support the monitoring, review, and evaluation of service level agreements with third party project providers and lead on the evaluation of those projects. Any other administrative functions as required including to cover for other administrators/coordinators in the wider team as required due to leave or absence. Projects may include occasional work in the community and direct on-site liaison with partners, residents and colleagues during project development, delivery, and appraisal. Occasional out of office hours working may be required. General To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals. To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards. Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required. Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group. Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements. Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately. Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role. Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role. Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly. You will be expected to travel to our other sites for meetings, training etc as reasonably required by your line manager. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected. About You Education & Qualifications Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent skills/experience. Level 2 Housing/Administration qualification or commitment to study towards (Desirable). Key Skills & Competencies Working in a customer facing environment with demonstrable customer care skills. Experience of working in Housing, Resident Engagement or Community Investment (Desirable). Processing and recording information accurately in a clear and concise way. Ability to store and retrieve data and competent use of Microsoft Office. Use of SharePoint and specialist housing systems e.g. Genero (Desirable). Understanding and sensitivity to confidentiality and data protection. Behaviours Commitment to Customer Care - The desire to address the needs of customers in a way that shows commitment to excellent customer service. Communication - Able to communicate effectively, clearly, and sensitively, verbally and in writing with people having a broad range of roles and capabilities. Analytical Skills and Business Awareness - Able to analyse information and data logically and reaches sound conclusions. Understand the business environment of TCH. Relationship Management - The ability to interact and build productive relationships internally and externally. Resilience - Demonstrates resilience in pressured and stressful situations. Self-Management - The ability to organise and prioritise work, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and handle several tasks simultaneously and accurately. Personal commitment to TCH corporate values and objectives and culture of continuous service improvement. Change - The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new organisational challenges. Why Choose Us Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions Hybrid working Free onsite car parking Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply) 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays Two volunteer days per year Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal & face to face counselling sessions) Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.) Annual flu vaccinations Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel & days out Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays Travel loan External Applications Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications. Please note: As an employer, Town & Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer. Key dates Applications Close: 24th May Interview Date: 5th June
May 14, 2024
Full time
Role Summary Provide efficient support and administration to the Customer Experience Team to ensure the business area is delivered effectively, with a particular focus on supporting the resident engagement and community investment functions. The role reports to the Resident Engagement Manager but will also provide regular support to the Community Investment Manager and the AD of Customer Experience, as well as occasional support to the wider team. The role can be based in Epsom, Tunbridge Wells or East Kent. Salary: £28,729 Hours of work: £35 Contract: Permanent Probation Period: 6 Months Notice Period: 1 Month Who are we? Town and Country Housing are a housing association that covers Kent and Sussex, with our head office in Tunbridge Wells. We provide more than 10,000 homes in 15 local authority areas and became a subsidiary of the Peabody Group in 2019. We currently have over 300 employees based at various locations across Kent and promote hybrid working. What will you be doing? Role Specific Responsibilities Facilitating resident engagement and community events and projects. Supporting the team and the wider business, including through the effective use of existing resident data and insight, together with ongoing consultation, to support community initiatives and resident engagement projects which in turn support the delivery of key strategies including the Resident Engagement and Community Investment strategies. Design and build high quality GDPR compliant surveys to gather feedback from residents on a range of service areas and attend and support focus groups and other virtual and in-person events to gather wider feedback from residents. Arranging meetings , including the regular customer experience team meetings, producing, and circulating agenda, reports, minutes, and action points promptly. Using a range of software packages including Microsoft Office. Dealing with routine enquires from residents, colleagues and contractors and ensuring that electronic file notes are completed and passed on to the relevant colleague. Data inputting and interrogation, and mail merges. Use our finance system to ensure the proper financial administration of projects and activities, including raising and coding of purchase orders and invoices, providing them to contractors and acknowledging receipt of goods and services as directed by the Customer Experience team managers. Collate and record company credit card receipts to facilitate prompt reconciliation of expenditure. To assist the managers in monitoring budget expenditure to ensure project costs are contained within approved budgets. Assist with general telephone enquiries from customers and colleagues related to customer experience team queries, ensuring a prompt informed response to queries. To provide support to ensure that relevant records, monitoring information and project expenditure adhere to funding requirements for externally funded projects. Contribute to and champion our digital strategy by supporting digital engagement with our customers and promoting every opportunity to become digitally included. Support the team in conducting project appraisals for agreed community investment and resident engagement projects. Appraisals should demonstrate measurable outcomes that show clear outputs and outcomes and how the project is benefiting TCH residents/communities and responding to identified social needs. Support the monitoring, review, and evaluation of service level agreements with third party project providers and lead on the evaluation of those projects. Any other administrative functions as required including to cover for other administrators/coordinators in the wider team as required due to leave or absence. Projects may include occasional work in the community and direct on-site liaison with partners, residents and colleagues during project development, delivery, and appraisal. Occasional out of office hours working may be required. General To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals. To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards. Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required. Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group. Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements. Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately. Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role. Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role. Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly. You will be expected to travel to our other sites for meetings, training etc as reasonably required by your line manager. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected. About You Education & Qualifications Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent skills/experience. Level 2 Housing/Administration qualification or commitment to study towards (Desirable). Key Skills & Competencies Working in a customer facing environment with demonstrable customer care skills. Experience of working in Housing, Resident Engagement or Community Investment (Desirable). Processing and recording information accurately in a clear and concise way. Ability to store and retrieve data and competent use of Microsoft Office. Use of SharePoint and specialist housing systems e.g. Genero (Desirable). Understanding and sensitivity to confidentiality and data protection. Behaviours Commitment to Customer Care - The desire to address the needs of customers in a way that shows commitment to excellent customer service. Communication - Able to communicate effectively, clearly, and sensitively, verbally and in writing with people having a broad range of roles and capabilities. Analytical Skills and Business Awareness - Able to analyse information and data logically and reaches sound conclusions. Understand the business environment of TCH. Relationship Management - The ability to interact and build productive relationships internally and externally. Resilience - Demonstrates resilience in pressured and stressful situations. Self-Management - The ability to organise and prioritise work, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and handle several tasks simultaneously and accurately. Personal commitment to TCH corporate values and objectives and culture of continuous service improvement. Change - The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new organisational challenges. Why Choose Us Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions Hybrid working Free onsite car parking Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply) 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays Two volunteer days per year Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal & face to face counselling sessions) Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.) Annual flu vaccinations Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel & days out Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays Travel loan External Applications Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications. Please note: As an employer, Town & Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer. Key dates Applications Close: 24th May Interview Date: 5th June
Amgueddfa Cymru / Museum Wales
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Closing Date: 30/04/24 Salary: 80000 - 90000 Position Type: Permanent Join Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales as their next Director of Finance & Resources Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office minimum Job Description The Director of Finance & Resources is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales.The role will be responsible for driving the 2030 Strategy and will be a role model for the values of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales and contribute to a culture of transparency, inclusivity and integrity in all that we do.Our vision is Inspiring People and Changing Lives. Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales is a place for everyone, where everyone has the right to experience and enjoy our museum, collections and services however they choose, wherever they come from.The post holder will manage the following roles and functions: Finance, HR, Digital, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Other support functions to be determined. Key Responsibilities; Develop and review financial, people, digital, data and technology strategies and oversee income generation strategy to ensure the long term health of the museum. Supporting the Chief Executive to carry out the responsibilities of the Accounting Officer role, ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place and providing regular assurance reports. Ensure that Amgueddfa Cymru funding is spent on its intended purpose and that transactions conform with the authorities that govern them. Lead a culture of delivering value for money, ensuring spend is incurred with a view to sustainability and whole-life cost. Lead the financial team to deliver capital and revenue budgets, monthly reporting against these. Lead the HR team on policy, recruitment, grievance and development activities. Lead the digital team to deliver services across content, data and technical services. Lead on risk management policy, platform, processes and reporting. Lead on annual operating plan development. Lead on performance management, including measurement of activities as well as impact or outcome, setting targets as needed for the museum Lead on other relevant strategic initiatives and programmes, including the Tailored Review report, Shaping our Future programme. Contribute as a member of the Directorate, to the overall management of the Museum. Champion and actively support all Museum policies and procedures and ensure that they are effectively communicated so that all members of staff understand them and comply with them. Ensure that fundraising and commercial revenue opportunities are maximised. Contribute to the overall aims and objectives of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales. Liaise with Audit Wales (external audit) and TIAA (internal audit), determining and agreeing plans prior to presentation to Audit Committees. The Successful Applicant Person SpecificationEssential; Fully qualified accountant (member of CCAB or CIMA) Demonstrable senior level financial experience, leading multifunctional teams as well as reporting and presenting at Board level. Strong leadership and analytical skills and the proven ability to implement cultural change. Core Skills; Excellent people manager and motivator. Strategic planning & delivery for future long-term financial health and growth Experience of leading on strategic projects. Implementing improvements to financial and HR systems and procedures as relevant across the organisation Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to build relationships at all levels. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently including with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to operate at a strategic level and to have had a proven track record of a similar sized business and effective performance management. Experience and an understanding of working within the specialised regulatory regimes the museum works under: Welsh Government, charity commission and Royal Statute. The Museum supports active Welsh learners at all levels. Fluency in Welsh, whilst it is not an essential requirement of this post, a willingness to learn would be an advantage What's on Offer The Museum offers a wide range of benefits.The post holder will have the following benefits; Current Salary - In the range of £80,000 - £90,000 - (Subject to a 7.2% pay award that is pending). Annual Leave - 27 days on appointment, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, plus a privilege day at Christmas and 8 bank holidays (for full-time staff) Pension - We operate a Career Average Revalued Earnings occupational pension scheme. 9% Employee contributions, 21.3% Employer contributions. Flexitime - In order to enable staff to meet their work-life balance requirements and help manage their time as effectively as possible, we operate a flexitime system. Hours of work - 35 per week. the role will require you to attend the National Museum Cardiff, 2 days a week minimum. Key dates -Closing date for applications - 10th May 2024.Interview 1 (Cardiff) - 10th to 20th June 2024Interview 2 (Llanberis) - 28th June 2024Please note that all direct applications or other agency cv's will be forwarded to Michael Page for review. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPREJN560Z
May 14, 2024
Full time
Closing Date: 30/04/24 Salary: 80000 - 90000 Position Type: Permanent Join Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales as their next Director of Finance & Resources Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office minimum Job Description The Director of Finance & Resources is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales.The role will be responsible for driving the 2030 Strategy and will be a role model for the values of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales and contribute to a culture of transparency, inclusivity and integrity in all that we do.Our vision is Inspiring People and Changing Lives. Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales is a place for everyone, where everyone has the right to experience and enjoy our museum, collections and services however they choose, wherever they come from.The post holder will manage the following roles and functions: Finance, HR, Digital, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Other support functions to be determined. Key Responsibilities; Develop and review financial, people, digital, data and technology strategies and oversee income generation strategy to ensure the long term health of the museum. Supporting the Chief Executive to carry out the responsibilities of the Accounting Officer role, ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place and providing regular assurance reports. Ensure that Amgueddfa Cymru funding is spent on its intended purpose and that transactions conform with the authorities that govern them. Lead a culture of delivering value for money, ensuring spend is incurred with a view to sustainability and whole-life cost. Lead the financial team to deliver capital and revenue budgets, monthly reporting against these. Lead the HR team on policy, recruitment, grievance and development activities. Lead the digital team to deliver services across content, data and technical services. Lead on risk management policy, platform, processes and reporting. Lead on annual operating plan development. Lead on performance management, including measurement of activities as well as impact or outcome, setting targets as needed for the museum Lead on other relevant strategic initiatives and programmes, including the Tailored Review report, Shaping our Future programme. Contribute as a member of the Directorate, to the overall management of the Museum. Champion and actively support all Museum policies and procedures and ensure that they are effectively communicated so that all members of staff understand them and comply with them. Ensure that fundraising and commercial revenue opportunities are maximised. Contribute to the overall aims and objectives of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales. Liaise with Audit Wales (external audit) and TIAA (internal audit), determining and agreeing plans prior to presentation to Audit Committees. The Successful Applicant Person SpecificationEssential; Fully qualified accountant (member of CCAB or CIMA) Demonstrable senior level financial experience, leading multifunctional teams as well as reporting and presenting at Board level. Strong leadership and analytical skills and the proven ability to implement cultural change. Core Skills; Excellent people manager and motivator. Strategic planning & delivery for future long-term financial health and growth Experience of leading on strategic projects. Implementing improvements to financial and HR systems and procedures as relevant across the organisation Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to build relationships at all levels. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently including with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to operate at a strategic level and to have had a proven track record of a similar sized business and effective performance management. Experience and an understanding of working within the specialised regulatory regimes the museum works under: Welsh Government, charity commission and Royal Statute. The Museum supports active Welsh learners at all levels. Fluency in Welsh, whilst it is not an essential requirement of this post, a willingness to learn would be an advantage What's on Offer The Museum offers a wide range of benefits.The post holder will have the following benefits; Current Salary - In the range of £80,000 - £90,000 - (Subject to a 7.2% pay award that is pending). Annual Leave - 27 days on appointment, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, plus a privilege day at Christmas and 8 bank holidays (for full-time staff) Pension - We operate a Career Average Revalued Earnings occupational pension scheme. 9% Employee contributions, 21.3% Employer contributions. Flexitime - In order to enable staff to meet their work-life balance requirements and help manage their time as effectively as possible, we operate a flexitime system. Hours of work - 35 per week. the role will require you to attend the National Museum Cardiff, 2 days a week minimum. Key dates -Closing date for applications - 10th May 2024.Interview 1 (Cardiff) - 10th to 20th June 2024Interview 2 (Llanberis) - 28th June 2024Please note that all direct applications or other agency cv's will be forwarded to Michael Page for review. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPREJN560Z
Green Façades Ltd, is an accredited main contractor, based in London, the Southeast and Liverpool with over 19 years of experience in the construction industry. Green Façades offers complete building envelope solutions in providing design, supply and installation services. We aim is to provide cost effective, high quality external façade solutions for commercial construction projects, with insurance and guarantees provided. We specialise in all aspects of external façade application and offer design solutions, including CAD drawings and 3D modelling, which are backed by PI insurance. Why work for us? Quick Progression opportunities to roles such as Project manager. Horizontal Career Movement opportunities to roles such Quantity Surveyor etc. Competitive compensation package tailored around the individual 28 days holiday Performance related bonus We are currently looking out for a pro-active Site manager for our Liverpool projects. As a site manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of the Project. You will be expected to get early involvement in the Project from the setting up of the construction site to the final snagging and handing over to the client. We are looking for someone who has People Skills, Project Management skills and experience along with an understanding of Health & Safety & CDM Regulations. Your Tasks Plan, organise and manage construction projects from start to finish, ensuring compliance with specifications, building codes and safety regulations. Develop detailed project schedules, including task sequencing, resource allocation and critical milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines. Oversee and coordinate all on-site activities, including material procurement, subcontractor management and workforce allocation, to ensure effective execution. Monitor project budgets and financial performance, identifying and addressing any deviations or potential risks. Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards and project specifications. Maintain accurate project documentation, including records of site activities, progress reports, change orders and as-built drawings. Collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers and other stakeholders to address project requirements, provide regular updates and ensure client satisfaction. Foster a positive work environment, providing leadership, guidance and support to the team and encouraging productivity. Manage and resolve any issues or conflicts during construction, implementing appropriate solutions and escalating when necessary. Stay updated on industry trends, construction technologies and best practices, identifying opportunities for process improvements. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may be expected to perform within the scope of their role. The Essential Skills and requirements for the role are as under: Experience in cladding and Brickwork would be an added advantage Significant technical knowledge and extensive proven experience within planned works. Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or equivalent and sound knowledge of construction methods, technology, and materials. IPAF qualification preferred but not essential. Height training or Side rise installation training along with cladding experience is preferred. Experience in carrying our Quality Assurance checks. Preferably using a software (i.e Fieldview, Safety Culture etc.) EWS1 Liaising with multiple parties within the project inclusive but not limited to- Fire Engineer- Building Control- Employers Agent- Health & Safety Consultants Strong relationship building skills and the ability to influence customers.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Green Façades Ltd, is an accredited main contractor, based in London, the Southeast and Liverpool with over 19 years of experience in the construction industry. Green Façades offers complete building envelope solutions in providing design, supply and installation services. We aim is to provide cost effective, high quality external façade solutions for commercial construction projects, with insurance and guarantees provided. We specialise in all aspects of external façade application and offer design solutions, including CAD drawings and 3D modelling, which are backed by PI insurance. Why work for us? Quick Progression opportunities to roles such as Project manager. Horizontal Career Movement opportunities to roles such Quantity Surveyor etc. Competitive compensation package tailored around the individual 28 days holiday Performance related bonus We are currently looking out for a pro-active Site manager for our Liverpool projects. As a site manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of the Project. You will be expected to get early involvement in the Project from the setting up of the construction site to the final snagging and handing over to the client. We are looking for someone who has People Skills, Project Management skills and experience along with an understanding of Health & Safety & CDM Regulations. Your Tasks Plan, organise and manage construction projects from start to finish, ensuring compliance with specifications, building codes and safety regulations. Develop detailed project schedules, including task sequencing, resource allocation and critical milestones, and monitor progress against established timelines. Oversee and coordinate all on-site activities, including material procurement, subcontractor management and workforce allocation, to ensure effective execution. Monitor project budgets and financial performance, identifying and addressing any deviations or potential risks. Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards and project specifications. Maintain accurate project documentation, including records of site activities, progress reports, change orders and as-built drawings. Collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers and other stakeholders to address project requirements, provide regular updates and ensure client satisfaction. Foster a positive work environment, providing leadership, guidance and support to the team and encouraging productivity. Manage and resolve any issues or conflicts during construction, implementing appropriate solutions and escalating when necessary. Stay updated on industry trends, construction technologies and best practices, identifying opportunities for process improvements. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may be expected to perform within the scope of their role. The Essential Skills and requirements for the role are as under: Experience in cladding and Brickwork would be an added advantage Significant technical knowledge and extensive proven experience within planned works. Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or equivalent and sound knowledge of construction methods, technology, and materials. IPAF qualification preferred but not essential. Height training or Side rise installation training along with cladding experience is preferred. Experience in carrying our Quality Assurance checks. Preferably using a software (i.e Fieldview, Safety Culture etc.) EWS1 Liaising with multiple parties within the project inclusive but not limited to- Fire Engineer- Building Control- Employers Agent- Health & Safety Consultants Strong relationship building skills and the ability to influence customers.
Job title: Senior Software Engineer, Global Banking - Loans Company: UBS Job description: Business DivisionsGroup FunctionsYour roleAre you a master of Java interested in the coming frameworks, tools and techniques? Do you know how to solve challenging problems in elegant ways? We're looking for someone like that who can: drive technical specification and the component design. develop the service-layer of a large-scale rich internet platform in collaboration with business analysts, client-side developers, database developers and quality assurance (QA) professionals. master state-of-the-art technologies within a complex business domain share knowledge across the whole development community. take pride in the quality of delivered software products and services (this is what drives you) design, develop, and improve the digital products and technology services we provide to our clients and employees. apply a broad range of software engineering techniques, from analyzing user needs and developing new features to automated testing, CI/CD and other DevOps practices. ensure the quality, security, reliability, and compliance of our solutions by applying our digital principles and implementing both functional and non-functional requirements. build observability into our solutions, monitor production health, help to resolve incidents, and remediate the root cause of risks and issues. troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software / API. learn new technologies and practices, reuse strategic platforms and standards, evaluate options, and make decisions with long-term sustainability in mind. work in an agile way as part of multi-disciplinary teams, participate in agile ceremonies, and collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and others. understand, represent, and advocate for client needs. share knowledge and expertise with colleagues, help with hiring, and contribute regularly to our engineering culture and internal communities. collaborate and Mentor junior team members and help them in tech deliverables as needed. technical analysis, design, code, tests, documentation, and other engineering artifacts. manage CI/CD, release cycle to improve our digital products and technology services. Function CategoryInformation Technology (IT)Join usAt UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we're more than ourselves. Ready to be part of and make an impact?Contact DetailsUBS Business Solutions SA UBS RecruitingYour teamYou'll be working in the Global Banking Loans team focusing on creating the best loan execution and processing capabilities across Group UBS & in the industry.Your expertise in-depth knowledge of Java and related frameworks like Spring Frameworks with ideally 5+ years of relevant experience experience with Rest API development ability to produce clean, efficient code based on specifications. experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment and adapted to CI/CD workflows. experience with build tools like Maven or ant, and development tools such as Eclipse, Gitlab, JIRA, TeamCity, Nexus proficiency with relational database concepts (JDBC, SQL, RDBMS) and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate). expertise in generic computing science including OOP modelling (UML, SOLID etc.), data structures and design patterns. know-how of agile development practices (Scrum, XP, Kanban, etc.) exposure to Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software. knows best practices and experience of Managing security vulnerabilities, use of tools like SonarCube, Fortify etc experience in working with global team and knowing about possibly related cultural aspects. Good to have: exposure to Microservice frameworks working knowledge of client-side web technologies (React, JavaScript) experience with Messaging frameworks (like Tibco, Kafka) experience with web servers running Tomcat, Apache exposure to Azure Cloud services (like Azure AKS, CI/CD) knowledge of open-source market edge technologies like Cache frameworks, Monitoring tools etc. knowledge of Syndicate Loans domain adaptable, able to work across teams, functions and applications. enthusiastic, self-motivated and client-focused analytical and methodical, using evidence to solve problems. a strong communicator, fluent in English About usUBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.How we hireWe may request you to complete one or more assessments during the application process. Expected salary: Location: London Job date: Sat, 11 May :35:09 GMT Apply for the job now! ad_2
May 14, 2024
Full time
Job title: Senior Software Engineer, Global Banking - Loans Company: UBS Job description: Business DivisionsGroup FunctionsYour roleAre you a master of Java interested in the coming frameworks, tools and techniques? Do you know how to solve challenging problems in elegant ways? We're looking for someone like that who can: drive technical specification and the component design. develop the service-layer of a large-scale rich internet platform in collaboration with business analysts, client-side developers, database developers and quality assurance (QA) professionals. master state-of-the-art technologies within a complex business domain share knowledge across the whole development community. take pride in the quality of delivered software products and services (this is what drives you) design, develop, and improve the digital products and technology services we provide to our clients and employees. apply a broad range of software engineering techniques, from analyzing user needs and developing new features to automated testing, CI/CD and other DevOps practices. ensure the quality, security, reliability, and compliance of our solutions by applying our digital principles and implementing both functional and non-functional requirements. build observability into our solutions, monitor production health, help to resolve incidents, and remediate the root cause of risks and issues. troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software / API. learn new technologies and practices, reuse strategic platforms and standards, evaluate options, and make decisions with long-term sustainability in mind. work in an agile way as part of multi-disciplinary teams, participate in agile ceremonies, and collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and others. understand, represent, and advocate for client needs. share knowledge and expertise with colleagues, help with hiring, and contribute regularly to our engineering culture and internal communities. collaborate and Mentor junior team members and help them in tech deliverables as needed. technical analysis, design, code, tests, documentation, and other engineering artifacts. manage CI/CD, release cycle to improve our digital products and technology services. Function CategoryInformation Technology (IT)Join usAt UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we're more than ourselves. Ready to be part of and make an impact?Contact DetailsUBS Business Solutions SA UBS RecruitingYour teamYou'll be working in the Global Banking Loans team focusing on creating the best loan execution and processing capabilities across Group UBS & in the industry.Your expertise in-depth knowledge of Java and related frameworks like Spring Frameworks with ideally 5+ years of relevant experience experience with Rest API development ability to produce clean, efficient code based on specifications. experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment and adapted to CI/CD workflows. experience with build tools like Maven or ant, and development tools such as Eclipse, Gitlab, JIRA, TeamCity, Nexus proficiency with relational database concepts (JDBC, SQL, RDBMS) and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate). expertise in generic computing science including OOP modelling (UML, SOLID etc.), data structures and design patterns. know-how of agile development practices (Scrum, XP, Kanban, etc.) exposure to Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software. knows best practices and experience of Managing security vulnerabilities, use of tools like SonarCube, Fortify etc experience in working with global team and knowing about possibly related cultural aspects. Good to have: exposure to Microservice frameworks working knowledge of client-side web technologies (React, JavaScript) experience with Messaging frameworks (like Tibco, Kafka) experience with web servers running Tomcat, Apache exposure to Azure Cloud services (like Azure AKS, CI/CD) knowledge of open-source market edge technologies like Cache frameworks, Monitoring tools etc. knowledge of Syndicate Loans domain adaptable, able to work across teams, functions and applications. enthusiastic, self-motivated and client-focused analytical and methodical, using evidence to solve problems. a strong communicator, fluent in English About usUBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.How we hireWe may request you to complete one or more assessments during the application process. Expected salary: Location: London Job date: Sat, 11 May :35:09 GMT Apply for the job now! ad_2
Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation. Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues. Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers. ? Job Purpose This role would be to join the actuarial student scheme at Canada Life. The scheme is designed to provide a breadth of experience to those studying towards Fellowship of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or equivalent) through rotations to different areas of the business. The first rotation for this role will be within the bulk annuity team, based primarily in Potters Bar, north of London, to support the bulk annuity project and propositions team. Rotations usually last 18 to 24 months, and subsequent roles would likely to be based in an actuarial team-e.g. pricing or valuation. Key Accountabilities • Responsibility for implementing changes initiatives to improve bulk annuity processes across pricing, operations, data verification and onboarding• Provide appropriate support to managers and others to develop the bulk annuity proposition• Aid the wider bulk annuity team and other departments to support business growth General responsibilities • Ensure familiarity with risk management programs, as they impact this role, and follow appropriate risk management procedures to control, monitor and report on business activities• Ensure compliance with Company policies, regulatory, professional & legal requirements• Actively study for the qualification as a FIA (or equivalent) Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills • Student actuary who has already worked within an actuarial department• Good knowledge of MS Excel and Prophet• Good organisational and project management skills• Strong communication skills• Able to build relationships with people at all levels• Understanding and ability to implement/maintain an actuarial control framework and meet governance requirements• Ideally a demonstrable interest to work in the field of Bulk Annuity with Defined Benefit scheme knowledge ? Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation. Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues. Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers. ? Job Purpose This role would be to join the actuarial student scheme at Canada Life. The scheme is designed to provide a breadth of experience to those studying towards Fellowship of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or equivalent) through rotations to different areas of the business. The first rotation for this role will be within the bulk annuity team, based primarily in Potters Bar, north of London, to support the bulk annuity project and propositions team. Rotations usually last 18 to 24 months, and subsequent roles would likely to be based in an actuarial team-e.g. pricing or valuation. Key Accountabilities • Responsibility for implementing changes initiatives to improve bulk annuity processes across pricing, operations, data verification and onboarding• Provide appropriate support to managers and others to develop the bulk annuity proposition• Aid the wider bulk annuity team and other departments to support business growth General responsibilities • Ensure familiarity with risk management programs, as they impact this role, and follow appropriate risk management procedures to control, monitor and report on business activities• Ensure compliance with Company policies, regulatory, professional & legal requirements• Actively study for the qualification as a FIA (or equivalent) Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills • Student actuary who has already worked within an actuarial department• Good knowledge of MS Excel and Prophet• Good organisational and project management skills• Strong communication skills• Able to build relationships with people at all levels• Understanding and ability to implement/maintain an actuarial control framework and meet governance requirements• Ideally a demonstrable interest to work in the field of Bulk Annuity with Defined Benefit scheme knowledge ? Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for.
Town & Country Housing Group
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
About the role Role Summary To support the development and delivery of community investment projects that deliver successful, measurable outcomes for TCH residents and communities, often working in conjunction with other TCH teams and external partners to achieve those outcomes. The projects will focus on our key Community Investment Strategy themes; currently: tackling poverty and inequality; embedding well-being; customer co-creation and sharing power; community activities and programmes. The role links with others across the organisation including our internal Customer Insight and Resident Engagement teams to understand our communities and supports our wider housing teams to deliver initiatives for the benefit of our residents. The office base would depend on applicant. The successful applicant would need to travel between the different offices when required. Our main offices are Tunbridge Wells, Eats Kent and Epsom. Salary: £35,505 Hours: 35 Contract: Permanent Probation Period: 6 Months Notice Period: 1 Month Who are we? Town and Country Housing are a housing association that covers Kent and Sussex, with our head office in Tunbridge Wells. We provide more than 10,000 homes in 15 local authority areas and became a subsidiary of the Peabody Group in 2019. We currently have over 300 employees based at various locations across Kent and promote hybrid working. What will you be doing? Role Specific Responsibilities Support the development and delivery of existing and new projects, initiatives and services that meet the aims of the Community Investment Strategy. Ensure these projects are outcome focused, that programmes/services are responsive to residents needs and reflect best practice and corporate priorities and meet regulatory expectations. To co-ordinate Community Investment projects and activities working in conjunction with residents, the wider organisation, contractors, and community partners. Support the effective monitoring and evaluation of community investment projects, ensuring that monitoring returns are received in agreed timescales and are accurate and outcome focused. Produce relevant performance reports and data as required. To provide support for the effective brokerage, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of social value across TCH contracts. Use customer data and insight to support our Community Investment work and to help build links with sections of the community who are not currently accessing our services.Attend networking and best practice groups as required. Maintain awareness of relevant government legislation and sector best practice and use this to inform your work on local activities and initiatives. Support the Service Level Agreements (SLA s) process, helping to develop and monitor project briefs, donation frameworks, and grant funding (when grant processes are open), that respond to social needs and include measurable milestones, outputs and outcomes, budget management, risk mitigation and procurement. Manage service level agreements and freelance contractors. In conjunction with colleagues ensure that all areas of service delivery are effectively monitored and evaluated via the application of impact assessments, key performance indicators, social value outcomes and value for money reporting. Contribute to the review and development of systems, processes, and services to support TCH s customer experience and service improvement aspirations, including through learning from complaints and feedback, and implementing change. Support our 3rd sector charity partners in ways that help them meet our residents needs, including supporting them to understand need and priorities based on data and resident insight. In conjunction with your manager and the PR & Communications Team promote community investment and social value projects, and outcomes. To demonstrate to residents, colleagues, and other stakeholders how we make a positive contribution to the neighbourhoods in which we work, that we listen to residents views and act on them and how projects and initiatives demonstrate our approach to treating residents fairly and with respect. General To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals. To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards. Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required. Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group. Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately. Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role. Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role. Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly. This role may involve visiting other offices and stock and you may be required to have your own car and full driving licence. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected. About You Education & Qualifications CIH level 4 qualification or above or willing to work towards (Desirable). Degree of equivalent in a related subject (Desirable). Key Skills & Competencies Demonstrable experience of supporting innovative projects and supporting with project work. (Desirable) Experience of using a range of local, regional, and national funding streams. (Desirable) Demonstrable experience of partnership working. Experience of customer engagement work and experience of measuring impact of residents on service delivery and improvements. A good knowledge of the key issues around employment, skills, and training/digital inclusion/financial inclusion. Experience of supporting with the development and management of programmes, across a wide geographical area and with multiple stakeholders. (Desirable) Knowledge of the Social Value Act and how the organisation might utilise corporate social responsibility to its advantage. (Desirable) Knowledge of community-orientated research methods, including evaluation/monitoring techniques. (Desirable) Experience of commissioning services, managing freelance/external contractors, contracts, and service level agreements. (Desirable) Experience of interpreting and acting upon government legislation and best practice. (Desirable) Good IT skills. Analytical skills, able to analyse information and data logically and reach sound conclusions. Relationship management. Behaviours Resilient, positive, and proactive in all circumstances. Good negotiation and influencing skills. An effective communicator who uses a range of appropriate methods. Ability to work positively with a range of external and internal audiences. A positive, innovative, forward thinking and outcomes focused approach. Results focused. Commitment to great customer service. Why Choose Us Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions Hybrid working Free onsite car parking Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply) 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays Two volunteer days per year Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal & face to face counselling sessions) Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.) Annual flu vaccinations Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel & days out Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays Travel loan Applications Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications. Please note: As an employer . click apply for full job details
May 13, 2024
Full time
About the role Role Summary To support the development and delivery of community investment projects that deliver successful, measurable outcomes for TCH residents and communities, often working in conjunction with other TCH teams and external partners to achieve those outcomes. The projects will focus on our key Community Investment Strategy themes; currently: tackling poverty and inequality; embedding well-being; customer co-creation and sharing power; community activities and programmes. The role links with others across the organisation including our internal Customer Insight and Resident Engagement teams to understand our communities and supports our wider housing teams to deliver initiatives for the benefit of our residents. The office base would depend on applicant. The successful applicant would need to travel between the different offices when required. Our main offices are Tunbridge Wells, Eats Kent and Epsom. Salary: £35,505 Hours: 35 Contract: Permanent Probation Period: 6 Months Notice Period: 1 Month Who are we? Town and Country Housing are a housing association that covers Kent and Sussex, with our head office in Tunbridge Wells. We provide more than 10,000 homes in 15 local authority areas and became a subsidiary of the Peabody Group in 2019. We currently have over 300 employees based at various locations across Kent and promote hybrid working. What will you be doing? Role Specific Responsibilities Support the development and delivery of existing and new projects, initiatives and services that meet the aims of the Community Investment Strategy. Ensure these projects are outcome focused, that programmes/services are responsive to residents needs and reflect best practice and corporate priorities and meet regulatory expectations. To co-ordinate Community Investment projects and activities working in conjunction with residents, the wider organisation, contractors, and community partners. Support the effective monitoring and evaluation of community investment projects, ensuring that monitoring returns are received in agreed timescales and are accurate and outcome focused. Produce relevant performance reports and data as required. To provide support for the effective brokerage, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of social value across TCH contracts. Use customer data and insight to support our Community Investment work and to help build links with sections of the community who are not currently accessing our services.Attend networking and best practice groups as required. Maintain awareness of relevant government legislation and sector best practice and use this to inform your work on local activities and initiatives. Support the Service Level Agreements (SLA s) process, helping to develop and monitor project briefs, donation frameworks, and grant funding (when grant processes are open), that respond to social needs and include measurable milestones, outputs and outcomes, budget management, risk mitigation and procurement. Manage service level agreements and freelance contractors. In conjunction with colleagues ensure that all areas of service delivery are effectively monitored and evaluated via the application of impact assessments, key performance indicators, social value outcomes and value for money reporting. Contribute to the review and development of systems, processes, and services to support TCH s customer experience and service improvement aspirations, including through learning from complaints and feedback, and implementing change. Support our 3rd sector charity partners in ways that help them meet our residents needs, including supporting them to understand need and priorities based on data and resident insight. In conjunction with your manager and the PR & Communications Team promote community investment and social value projects, and outcomes. To demonstrate to residents, colleagues, and other stakeholders how we make a positive contribution to the neighbourhoods in which we work, that we listen to residents views and act on them and how projects and initiatives demonstrate our approach to treating residents fairly and with respect. General To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals. To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards. Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required. Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group. Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately. Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role. Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role. Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly. This role may involve visiting other offices and stock and you may be required to have your own car and full driving licence. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected. About You Education & Qualifications CIH level 4 qualification or above or willing to work towards (Desirable). Degree of equivalent in a related subject (Desirable). Key Skills & Competencies Demonstrable experience of supporting innovative projects and supporting with project work. (Desirable) Experience of using a range of local, regional, and national funding streams. (Desirable) Demonstrable experience of partnership working. Experience of customer engagement work and experience of measuring impact of residents on service delivery and improvements. A good knowledge of the key issues around employment, skills, and training/digital inclusion/financial inclusion. Experience of supporting with the development and management of programmes, across a wide geographical area and with multiple stakeholders. (Desirable) Knowledge of the Social Value Act and how the organisation might utilise corporate social responsibility to its advantage. (Desirable) Knowledge of community-orientated research methods, including evaluation/monitoring techniques. (Desirable) Experience of commissioning services, managing freelance/external contractors, contracts, and service level agreements. (Desirable) Experience of interpreting and acting upon government legislation and best practice. (Desirable) Good IT skills. Analytical skills, able to analyse information and data logically and reach sound conclusions. Relationship management. Behaviours Resilient, positive, and proactive in all circumstances. Good negotiation and influencing skills. An effective communicator who uses a range of appropriate methods. Ability to work positively with a range of external and internal audiences. A positive, innovative, forward thinking and outcomes focused approach. Results focused. Commitment to great customer service. Why Choose Us Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions Hybrid working Free onsite car parking Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply) 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays Two volunteer days per year Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal & face to face counselling sessions) Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.) Annual flu vaccinations Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel & days out Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays Travel loan Applications Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications. Please note: As an employer . click apply for full job details
Technical, Regulatory and Risk Business Partner Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ's vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ. Role Summary The main functions of the Technical Regulatory Change and Risk Specialist role will be to: Ensure regulatory and legislative developments are identified through Horizon scanning Provide support for changes to EQ Retirement Solutions (EQRS) policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigate potential risks Responsible for providing pensions technical, compliance and regulatory guidance to EQRS Providing monthly MI from technical guidance queries to identify trends and address training needs Complete all mandatory training on an annual basis Represent Risk and Control Team at various forums, establishing effective working relationships with key personnel within the business and across the industry Role specifics The holder of this role will be responsible for oversight and regulatory guidance, monitoring and assurance for EQRS and its clients. Coordinating and managing the Regulatory Change Working Group Contributing to regulatory change consultations where required Monitoring and managing regulatory change activity, coordinating information and working with stakeholders across EQRS Conducting assurance testing and sign off following regulatory changes Responding to technical and compliance queries Provide technical support for projects, communications, and training Work collaboratively and in partnership with stakeholders Support the 1st Line application of the risk management framework across EQRS and relevant clients Other general day-to-day duties will include: Identifying any trends or training needs and make recommendations to mitigate repeat findings Carry out project and ad-hoc activities as determined by your line manager Skills, Capabilities and Attributes Essential Excellent knowledge of tPR, FCA industry regulations, and all current pensions legislation Proficient IT skills especially knowledge of core Microsoft Office applications. Numerate, articulate, excellent attention to detail, good grammatical skills and able to present complex information in plain English Ability to see the bigger picture and think strategically Able to persuade and influence others to achieve agreed objectives Experience of dealing with stakeholder groups/external organisations Analytical thinker with an enquiring mind Understanding of risk management activities Financial awareness Desirable Understanding Risk Management Information Systems Organised and self-motivated Able to develop and manage relationships. APMI or equivalent relevant experience or qualification Pensions technical/compliance experience Retirement provision Certificate/FPC/QPA Active APMI student A good working knowledge of pensions administration software Knowledge & Skills Requirements Ability to work within processes and procedures Microsoft Office packages What We Offer (UK ONLY) Save For Your Future - Equiniti Pension Plan; Equiniti matches your pension contributions up to 10% All Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - Gives all EQ Colleagues the opportunity to benefit if the current owners successfully sell the company for a profit. Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, legal & wellbeing support for colleagues and their households. Life assurance cover at 4x salary with the ability to purchase enhance cover. Employee discounts - Discounts and cashback at your favourite high street stores through our EQ Wins Platform. Flexible Benefits - The ability to purchase a wide variety of benefits through our flex plan; gadgets, travel insurance, will writing, holiday trading and more. Time Off - Typically 28 days holiday + bank holidays. 2 volunteer days to get involved with a charity of your choosing. Winning together - Equiniti ICON award vouchers; recognising the individuals going above and beyond to help the business succeed. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks
May 11, 2024
Full time
Technical, Regulatory and Risk Business Partner Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ's vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ. Role Summary The main functions of the Technical Regulatory Change and Risk Specialist role will be to: Ensure regulatory and legislative developments are identified through Horizon scanning Provide support for changes to EQ Retirement Solutions (EQRS) policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigate potential risks Responsible for providing pensions technical, compliance and regulatory guidance to EQRS Providing monthly MI from technical guidance queries to identify trends and address training needs Complete all mandatory training on an annual basis Represent Risk and Control Team at various forums, establishing effective working relationships with key personnel within the business and across the industry Role specifics The holder of this role will be responsible for oversight and regulatory guidance, monitoring and assurance for EQRS and its clients. Coordinating and managing the Regulatory Change Working Group Contributing to regulatory change consultations where required Monitoring and managing regulatory change activity, coordinating information and working with stakeholders across EQRS Conducting assurance testing and sign off following regulatory changes Responding to technical and compliance queries Provide technical support for projects, communications, and training Work collaboratively and in partnership with stakeholders Support the 1st Line application of the risk management framework across EQRS and relevant clients Other general day-to-day duties will include: Identifying any trends or training needs and make recommendations to mitigate repeat findings Carry out project and ad-hoc activities as determined by your line manager Skills, Capabilities and Attributes Essential Excellent knowledge of tPR, FCA industry regulations, and all current pensions legislation Proficient IT skills especially knowledge of core Microsoft Office applications. Numerate, articulate, excellent attention to detail, good grammatical skills and able to present complex information in plain English Ability to see the bigger picture and think strategically Able to persuade and influence others to achieve agreed objectives Experience of dealing with stakeholder groups/external organisations Analytical thinker with an enquiring mind Understanding of risk management activities Financial awareness Desirable Understanding Risk Management Information Systems Organised and self-motivated Able to develop and manage relationships. APMI or equivalent relevant experience or qualification Pensions technical/compliance experience Retirement provision Certificate/FPC/QPA Active APMI student A good working knowledge of pensions administration software Knowledge & Skills Requirements Ability to work within processes and procedures Microsoft Office packages What We Offer (UK ONLY) Save For Your Future - Equiniti Pension Plan; Equiniti matches your pension contributions up to 10% All Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - Gives all EQ Colleagues the opportunity to benefit if the current owners successfully sell the company for a profit. Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, legal & wellbeing support for colleagues and their households. Life assurance cover at 4x salary with the ability to purchase enhance cover. Employee discounts - Discounts and cashback at your favourite high street stores through our EQ Wins Platform. Flexible Benefits - The ability to purchase a wide variety of benefits through our flex plan; gadgets, travel insurance, will writing, holiday trading and more. Time Off - Typically 28 days holiday + bank holidays. 2 volunteer days to get involved with a charity of your choosing. Winning together - Equiniti ICON award vouchers; recognising the individuals going above and beyond to help the business succeed. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security (TOCS) Salary range: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE Location: Hybrid - remote working with occasional travel to office or hub Contract type : Permanent with flexibility regarding working hours. Live up to your potential. Live a Life More Virgin Our Team Working in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We're at the beginning of an exciting new journey with a big vision as we grow our team and enhance our security and cyber operation. We're seeking curious, technical geniuses who love to ask 'what if?' We're a diverse bunch who love what we do and ensure we have fun along the way. The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance team is currently a small but mighty team and part of the wider Security Operations area of TOCS. The team's primary responsibility is Governance of Identity within the bank. What you'll be doing Collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure the IAM requirements are understood. Providing expert knowledge and experience in I&A technologies, taking a strategic view to influence and support architectural direction. Influencing the right IAM outcomes for the organisation to reduce risk, increase quality and reduce manual effort. Raising, managing and ownership of risks. Creating and maintaining a roadmap for the supported technologies, building the solution designs Conducting Privilege Access reviews using specialised Identity Governance and Administration tools such as RSA G&L Assisting in driving an IAM improvements programme to improve efficiencies and reduce risk. Keep us safe by providing advice on appropriate IAM controls across a number of technical disciplines. Ensuring compliance with the IAM elements of the Information Security Policy and associated Access Governance Framework Leading and owning technical projects Supporting project teams to ensure our solution designs meet the organisation's strategic needs. Build relationships with third parties and other teams to identify risks and perform remediation involving directory services (such as Active Directory) health and future strategy. We need you to have. Experience of working within an Information Security IAM related discipline. Demonstrable experience in conducting privilege access reviews. Knowledge of IAM concepts such as RBAC, Toxic Combination management, Privileged access management and monitoring. Practical experience and expert knowledge of: Identity Access Management systems (IAM). Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) system administration such as RSA G&L. Privilege Access Management (PAM) systems and methodologies including the following, CyberArk, Microsoft Entra. Experience of positively influencing at a senior level to get the right outcome. A track record of technical leadership with a passion for inspiring, developing, and coaching team members including deputising. Gravitas and experience of leading complex technical projects from development through to production It's a bonus if you have but not essential. RSA G&L certification A qualification in a Cyber Security related discipline. Knowledge of Active Directory, RACF, Microsoft Entra ID and certifications. Knowledge of scripting such as PowerShell and SQL. Experience of working in an Agile environment Worked within the Financial Services Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 09 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 23 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
May 11, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security (TOCS) Salary range: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE Location: Hybrid - remote working with occasional travel to office or hub Contract type : Permanent with flexibility regarding working hours. Live up to your potential. Live a Life More Virgin Our Team Working in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We're at the beginning of an exciting new journey with a big vision as we grow our team and enhance our security and cyber operation. We're seeking curious, technical geniuses who love to ask 'what if?' We're a diverse bunch who love what we do and ensure we have fun along the way. The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance team is currently a small but mighty team and part of the wider Security Operations area of TOCS. The team's primary responsibility is Governance of Identity within the bank. What you'll be doing Collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure the IAM requirements are understood. Providing expert knowledge and experience in I&A technologies, taking a strategic view to influence and support architectural direction. Influencing the right IAM outcomes for the organisation to reduce risk, increase quality and reduce manual effort. Raising, managing and ownership of risks. Creating and maintaining a roadmap for the supported technologies, building the solution designs Conducting Privilege Access reviews using specialised Identity Governance and Administration tools such as RSA G&L Assisting in driving an IAM improvements programme to improve efficiencies and reduce risk. Keep us safe by providing advice on appropriate IAM controls across a number of technical disciplines. Ensuring compliance with the IAM elements of the Information Security Policy and associated Access Governance Framework Leading and owning technical projects Supporting project teams to ensure our solution designs meet the organisation's strategic needs. Build relationships with third parties and other teams to identify risks and perform remediation involving directory services (such as Active Directory) health and future strategy. We need you to have. Experience of working within an Information Security IAM related discipline. Demonstrable experience in conducting privilege access reviews. Knowledge of IAM concepts such as RBAC, Toxic Combination management, Privileged access management and monitoring. Practical experience and expert knowledge of: Identity Access Management systems (IAM). Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) system administration such as RSA G&L. Privilege Access Management (PAM) systems and methodologies including the following, CyberArk, Microsoft Entra. Experience of positively influencing at a senior level to get the right outcome. A track record of technical leadership with a passion for inspiring, developing, and coaching team members including deputising. Gravitas and experience of leading complex technical projects from development through to production It's a bonus if you have but not essential. RSA G&L certification A qualification in a Cyber Security related discipline. Knowledge of Active Directory, RACF, Microsoft Entra ID and certifications. Knowledge of scripting such as PowerShell and SQL. Experience of working in an Agile environment Worked within the Financial Services Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 09 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 23 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We're here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK's next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you'll find it stimulating. We've got a long journey that we've only just started and we're looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won't deceive you, in some areas we're starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look very different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you'll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us The Business Analyst role takes responsibility for investigative work to determine business requirements and specify effective business processes, through improvements in information systems, information management, practices, procedures, and organisation change. They select, adopt and adapt appropriate business analysis methods, tools and techniques; selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. The BA collaborates with stakeholders at all levels, in the conduct of investigations for strategy studies, business requirements specifications and feasibility studies. They prepare business cases which define potential benefits, options for achieving these benefits through development of new or changed processes, and associated business risks. The Business Analyst role forms part of a pooled resource with a reporting line into the IS BA Team Lead and task-managed by an IS PM. Location - Reading area. Although there are opportunities to work from home occasionally you will be required to travel to site as per business demands. Salary - £Negotiable depending on experience As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Key Accountabilities: Ensuring the business requirements are defined and addressed. Identifying and evaluating relevant solutions to business problems. Work with the BRMs to assure the realisation of business benefits. Maintain good knowledge of IS Governance and IS processes; specifically the front end and delivery processes. Maintain good overall understanding of AWE Business and Business Strategy and if appropriate specific areas of the business. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Develop Request Brief documentation that clearly defines the business issue, need for change and recommended approaches, for presentation to IS Governance Boards (including Front End Governance Board (FEGB), Delivery Governance Board (DGB . Provide scoping services to help clarify business problems, objectives and potential solutions by using appropriate business analysis techniques including: Data Analysis, Process Analysis, Business Case Assessments and Root Cause Analysis. Elicit and validate requirements through the effective use of requirements gathering workshops and resolve any complex requirement conflicts through effective stakeholder engagement. Work with the BRMs and Delivery Managers to identify stakeholders who are affected by a proposed initiative or who share a common business need. Work closely with IS Architects to identify and evaluate potential solutions and also to validate the recommended solution addresses the business requirements. If appropriate, identify and document project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies and undertake impact analysis. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Essential skills: Experience delivering BA artefacts at pace to concurrent projects or programmes: Work Package and Problem Statement definition Impact Analysis, Gap analysis, Root cause Analysis Definition of Scope and Objectives, Stakeholder mapping RAID development Requirements Management: elicitation, documentation, validation, prioritisation, review and sign-off Workshop facilitation, stakeholder 121s, questionnaire creation, focus groups Functional and Non-Functional Requirements definition: Functional Breakdown Structure, High and Low-level Requirements definition, User stories and Acceptance criteria; Requirements Catalogue, Business Rules, Wireframing, Business Context Diagrams, Business Process Modelling and Mapping; Business Process Re-engineering Solution assessment and validation Input to Release and Launch planning; User Training and Education strategies Definition of MVPs, KPIs and metrics for Financial and Operational Benefits Realisation Good Stakeholder Management and Communication skills Experience delivering work-packages at pace in a highly regulated, change-focussed environment Desirable skills Professional certification e.g BCS International Diploma is Business Analysis; IIBA CBAP or equivalent work experience Familiarity with Project Management techniques Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile Delivery methodologies Experience with Sharepoint, DevOps, Jira Holds or willing to undergo UKSV SC/ DV clearance All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We're here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK's next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you'll find it stimulating. We've got a long journey that we've only just started and we're looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won't deceive you, in some areas we're starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look very different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you'll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us The Business Analyst role takes responsibility for investigative work to determine business requirements and specify effective business processes, through improvements in information systems, information management, practices, procedures, and organisation change. They select, adopt and adapt appropriate business analysis methods, tools and techniques; selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. The BA collaborates with stakeholders at all levels, in the conduct of investigations for strategy studies, business requirements specifications and feasibility studies. They prepare business cases which define potential benefits, options for achieving these benefits through development of new or changed processes, and associated business risks. The Business Analyst role forms part of a pooled resource with a reporting line into the IS BA Team Lead and task-managed by an IS PM. Location - Reading area. Although there are opportunities to work from home occasionally you will be required to travel to site as per business demands. Salary - £Negotiable depending on experience As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Key Accountabilities: Ensuring the business requirements are defined and addressed. Identifying and evaluating relevant solutions to business problems. Work with the BRMs to assure the realisation of business benefits. Maintain good knowledge of IS Governance and IS processes; specifically the front end and delivery processes. Maintain good overall understanding of AWE Business and Business Strategy and if appropriate specific areas of the business. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Develop Request Brief documentation that clearly defines the business issue, need for change and recommended approaches, for presentation to IS Governance Boards (including Front End Governance Board (FEGB), Delivery Governance Board (DGB . Provide scoping services to help clarify business problems, objectives and potential solutions by using appropriate business analysis techniques including: Data Analysis, Process Analysis, Business Case Assessments and Root Cause Analysis. Elicit and validate requirements through the effective use of requirements gathering workshops and resolve any complex requirement conflicts through effective stakeholder engagement. Work with the BRMs and Delivery Managers to identify stakeholders who are affected by a proposed initiative or who share a common business need. Work closely with IS Architects to identify and evaluate potential solutions and also to validate the recommended solution addresses the business requirements. If appropriate, identify and document project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies and undertake impact analysis. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Essential skills: Experience delivering BA artefacts at pace to concurrent projects or programmes: Work Package and Problem Statement definition Impact Analysis, Gap analysis, Root cause Analysis Definition of Scope and Objectives, Stakeholder mapping RAID development Requirements Management: elicitation, documentation, validation, prioritisation, review and sign-off Workshop facilitation, stakeholder 121s, questionnaire creation, focus groups Functional and Non-Functional Requirements definition: Functional Breakdown Structure, High and Low-level Requirements definition, User stories and Acceptance criteria; Requirements Catalogue, Business Rules, Wireframing, Business Context Diagrams, Business Process Modelling and Mapping; Business Process Re-engineering Solution assessment and validation Input to Release and Launch planning; User Training and Education strategies Definition of MVPs, KPIs and metrics for Financial and Operational Benefits Realisation Good Stakeholder Management and Communication skills Experience delivering work-packages at pace in a highly regulated, change-focussed environment Desirable skills Professional certification e.g BCS International Diploma is Business Analysis; IIBA CBAP or equivalent work experience Familiarity with Project Management techniques Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile Delivery methodologies Experience with Sharepoint, DevOps, Jira Holds or willing to undergo UKSV SC/ DV clearance All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
About the role As Zellis Group we're passionate about the positive impact we can make for our own company, our customers, and the communities we operate in. Working as part of our Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) team and with other key stakeholders, we're looking for an experienced ESG Manager to own the design, delivery and measurement of specific projects and programmes of work that underpin our Group-wide ESG strategy. We're open to both full-time and part-time applications. The role can be based from either our Bristol or Birmingham (Rubery) office on a hybrid basis, with 2 days per week from the office and the rest of your time working remotely. Reporting into our Head of Internal Communications & ESG, you'll help Zellis Group successfully deliver its ESG strategy and achieve it's 2027 ambitions and targets. Project and programmes of work that you'll deliver will include: Our attainment of ISO 14001 standard; The design, development and delivery of our first Group-wide community volunteering programme, working with stakeholders from across the business to understand requirements and challenges to launch, embed and track the impact of the programme; and Working with stakeholders from across our Product & Technology functions to implement a repeatable and scalable solution to track and measure the reach and impact of our products and services against our ESG ambition. Other key responsibilities will include: Proactively managing project, programme and operational risk in line with our Group Risk and Compliance frameworks and reporting requirements. Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, investors, customers and community partners, to understand their ESG priorities and expectations to help us continually enhance and evolve our ESG methods, framework and related tools and support. Acting as a technical expert on sustainability frameworks, standards, reporting and disclosures, and preparing reports for consumption by the business on performance against ESG targets and ambitions. Helping draft supporting guidelines, policies and other related ESG documentation. Creating, updating and maintaining project plans, templates and other project collateral. Keeping up-to-date with ever-changing ESG and industry best practice and regulatory requirements, and applying your learning to identify opportunities for improvement. Skills & experience Previous experience of developing and delivering ESG programmes or initiatives. Knowledge and experience of ESG standards and accreditation, including EcoVadis, CDP, SBTi, ISO14001, ESOS and SECR. Great project / programme management skills, experienced in owning end-to-end project delivery from requirements gathering through to implementation, including tracking and measuring effectiveness against targets. Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or equivalent. Experience of working cross-geographies in a matrix organisation, and with a blend of office, hybrid and home workers. Excellent self-management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and workload effectively. Extremely detail-oriented and organised with the ability to break down a problem, situation or process into its component parts and successfully resolve. Strong communicator, both written & verbal, with great presentation skills and the ability to gain buy in at all levels of organisation. Highest level of integrity and good judgment, with the ability to effectively deal with confidential and commercially sensitive information. Benefits & culture At Zellis we create market-leading HR & Payroll products and services, to power exceptional employee experiences so that you and your people do better. Our multi-award-winning products pay over five million employees a year, with almost half (42%) of the FTSE 100, 50% of the top retailers and 30% of the top universities in the UK & Ireland as customers, making us the largest provider of Payroll and HR software and managed services. Our vision is to be the clear leader in pay, reward, analytics, and people experiences. We're passionate about creating an environment where people want to join, belong to, and be part of a progressive organisation. Our values, which were defined with input from all of our 2,000 colleagues, we live and breathe every day: Unstoppable together. Always learning. Make it count. Think scale. Our people are critical to our ongoing success; we're proud of our inclusive culture that gives you the platform to grow, challenge the status quo and play a crucial role in further enhancing our market position as the leading provider of HR & Payroll software and services. With Zellis you'll have the chance to stretch and challenge yourself in an environment that's varied, flexible and hugely supportive. We also love to reward and recognise our brilliant colleagues. As part of your benefits package, you'll receive: A competitive base salary. 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and the opportunity to buy additional holiday. Private medical insurance. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced pension scheme with company contributions up to 8.5%. A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.
May 08, 2024
Full time
About the role As Zellis Group we're passionate about the positive impact we can make for our own company, our customers, and the communities we operate in. Working as part of our Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) team and with other key stakeholders, we're looking for an experienced ESG Manager to own the design, delivery and measurement of specific projects and programmes of work that underpin our Group-wide ESG strategy. We're open to both full-time and part-time applications. The role can be based from either our Bristol or Birmingham (Rubery) office on a hybrid basis, with 2 days per week from the office and the rest of your time working remotely. Reporting into our Head of Internal Communications & ESG, you'll help Zellis Group successfully deliver its ESG strategy and achieve it's 2027 ambitions and targets. Project and programmes of work that you'll deliver will include: Our attainment of ISO 14001 standard; The design, development and delivery of our first Group-wide community volunteering programme, working with stakeholders from across the business to understand requirements and challenges to launch, embed and track the impact of the programme; and Working with stakeholders from across our Product & Technology functions to implement a repeatable and scalable solution to track and measure the reach and impact of our products and services against our ESG ambition. Other key responsibilities will include: Proactively managing project, programme and operational risk in line with our Group Risk and Compliance frameworks and reporting requirements. Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, investors, customers and community partners, to understand their ESG priorities and expectations to help us continually enhance and evolve our ESG methods, framework and related tools and support. Acting as a technical expert on sustainability frameworks, standards, reporting and disclosures, and preparing reports for consumption by the business on performance against ESG targets and ambitions. Helping draft supporting guidelines, policies and other related ESG documentation. Creating, updating and maintaining project plans, templates and other project collateral. Keeping up-to-date with ever-changing ESG and industry best practice and regulatory requirements, and applying your learning to identify opportunities for improvement. Skills & experience Previous experience of developing and delivering ESG programmes or initiatives. Knowledge and experience of ESG standards and accreditation, including EcoVadis, CDP, SBTi, ISO14001, ESOS and SECR. Great project / programme management skills, experienced in owning end-to-end project delivery from requirements gathering through to implementation, including tracking and measuring effectiveness against targets. Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or equivalent. Experience of working cross-geographies in a matrix organisation, and with a blend of office, hybrid and home workers. Excellent self-management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and workload effectively. Extremely detail-oriented and organised with the ability to break down a problem, situation or process into its component parts and successfully resolve. Strong communicator, both written & verbal, with great presentation skills and the ability to gain buy in at all levels of organisation. Highest level of integrity and good judgment, with the ability to effectively deal with confidential and commercially sensitive information. Benefits & culture At Zellis we create market-leading HR & Payroll products and services, to power exceptional employee experiences so that you and your people do better. Our multi-award-winning products pay over five million employees a year, with almost half (42%) of the FTSE 100, 50% of the top retailers and 30% of the top universities in the UK & Ireland as customers, making us the largest provider of Payroll and HR software and managed services. Our vision is to be the clear leader in pay, reward, analytics, and people experiences. We're passionate about creating an environment where people want to join, belong to, and be part of a progressive organisation. Our values, which were defined with input from all of our 2,000 colleagues, we live and breathe every day: Unstoppable together. Always learning. Make it count. Think scale. Our people are critical to our ongoing success; we're proud of our inclusive culture that gives you the platform to grow, challenge the status quo and play a crucial role in further enhancing our market position as the leading provider of HR & Payroll software and services. With Zellis you'll have the chance to stretch and challenge yourself in an environment that's varied, flexible and hugely supportive. We also love to reward and recognise our brilliant colleagues. As part of your benefits package, you'll receive: A competitive base salary. 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and the opportunity to buy additional holiday. Private medical insurance. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced pension scheme with company contributions up to 8.5%. A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.
Trust Payments have an exciting opportunity for a Retail IT Project Manager to join the team. Location: London Salary: Competitive Job Type: Hybrid role with regular travel throughout the UK to customer sites and Trust Payments offices About Us: Trust Payments is a global unified payment technology group that was formed in 2019 bringing together technology and financial services into an omnichannel solution. The new business model has enabled Trust Payments to establish itself as a leading Fintech Payments group. Retail IT Project Manager - The Role: The IT Project Manager will work with a number of key functions within the IT department that enable the delivery of a high quality service to end users. You will follow service delivery processes and project management methodologies that are in place to meet business needs. This position is a stakeholder facing role, both internal and external and requires that you establish and manage expectations within the business and drive the IT team to achieve those expectations to a high standard. Retail IT Project Manager - Key Responsibilities: - Initiation of projects and development of the Project Initiation Document - Ensuring that scope, resources and project governance are in place - Developing and managing project plans - Ensuring the customer business and technical requirements have been documented and agreed - Collaborating with Development and Test managers to determine delivery dates - Running Stand-ups - Facilitate the clearing of blockers - Agreeing priority of tickets - Feeding into Development and Test resource allocation - Monitoring the deliverables and reporting on dates, issues and risks - Maintaining and managing project RAID log (Mitigate risks and manage issues to ensure that -deadlines are met) - Maintaining and managing project change requests logs - Provide weekly status reports - Develop steering packs for project steering meetings - Project release readiness management - Business readiness management - Handover to Operations - Managing project deployment to Production - Ensuring that production testing is complete before rolling out to the customer - Managing Pilots with customers - Documenting any issues and managing any resulting change Retail IT Project Manager - You: - Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines - Excellent organisational skills - Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information - Self-motivation and able to take responsibility - Able to manage and prioritise and tasks and time efficiently - Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks - Excellent leadership and people management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Retail IT Project Manager - Benefits: - Opportunity to be part of a rapidly scaling and market leading Fintech business - Flexible working - Health and Wellbeing ethos including regular wellness sessions, fitness and nutrition and other events as well as supported by internally qualified mental health first aiders - Family friendly enhanced benefits/policies - Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance - Social events and team building - Celebrations We acknowledge the value that a diverse and inclusive working environment brings to Trust Payments. We celebrate the differences that people can bring through their cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. During the recruitment process we welcome you to inform us confidentially of any special adjustments required to participate fully in our recruitment experience. To submit your application for this exciting Retail IT Project Manager opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Trust Payments have an exciting opportunity for a Retail IT Project Manager to join the team. Location: London Salary: Competitive Job Type: Hybrid role with regular travel throughout the UK to customer sites and Trust Payments offices About Us: Trust Payments is a global unified payment technology group that was formed in 2019 bringing together technology and financial services into an omnichannel solution. The new business model has enabled Trust Payments to establish itself as a leading Fintech Payments group. Retail IT Project Manager - The Role: The IT Project Manager will work with a number of key functions within the IT department that enable the delivery of a high quality service to end users. You will follow service delivery processes and project management methodologies that are in place to meet business needs. This position is a stakeholder facing role, both internal and external and requires that you establish and manage expectations within the business and drive the IT team to achieve those expectations to a high standard. Retail IT Project Manager - Key Responsibilities: - Initiation of projects and development of the Project Initiation Document - Ensuring that scope, resources and project governance are in place - Developing and managing project plans - Ensuring the customer business and technical requirements have been documented and agreed - Collaborating with Development and Test managers to determine delivery dates - Running Stand-ups - Facilitate the clearing of blockers - Agreeing priority of tickets - Feeding into Development and Test resource allocation - Monitoring the deliverables and reporting on dates, issues and risks - Maintaining and managing project RAID log (Mitigate risks and manage issues to ensure that -deadlines are met) - Maintaining and managing project change requests logs - Provide weekly status reports - Develop steering packs for project steering meetings - Project release readiness management - Business readiness management - Handover to Operations - Managing project deployment to Production - Ensuring that production testing is complete before rolling out to the customer - Managing Pilots with customers - Documenting any issues and managing any resulting change Retail IT Project Manager - You: - Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines - Excellent organisational skills - Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information - Self-motivation and able to take responsibility - Able to manage and prioritise and tasks and time efficiently - Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks - Excellent leadership and people management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Retail IT Project Manager - Benefits: - Opportunity to be part of a rapidly scaling and market leading Fintech business - Flexible working - Health and Wellbeing ethos including regular wellness sessions, fitness and nutrition and other events as well as supported by internally qualified mental health first aiders - Family friendly enhanced benefits/policies - Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance - Social events and team building - Celebrations We acknowledge the value that a diverse and inclusive working environment brings to Trust Payments. We celebrate the differences that people can bring through their cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. During the recruitment process we welcome you to inform us confidentially of any special adjustments required to participate fully in our recruitment experience. To submit your application for this exciting Retail IT Project Manager opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.