Operational Resiliency Governance - Senior Consultant (First line of Defense) About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role/ Department The First line of Defense (1LOD) Governance Senior Consultant is aligned to the Risk and Resiliency organization and will support the organization of the Governance framework, facilitation of forums, data collection, and document retention across critical risk programs within the 1LOD. This role will partner with the Specialist and other members of the group to ensure a well-governed organization. The key responsibilities of the role include: Play a part in the design and implementation of governance structures to support the new Enterprise 1LOD Risk and Resiliency office to drive efficient information flows and support decision-making across the business units and legal entities. Support/coordinate continuous improvements of policies/procedures/standards etc. Support the review and oversight of compliance with the relevant policies/procedures. Ensure risks and issues are documented, tracked, and reported in a timely manner. Monitor and analyze the impact of new processes and organizational change. Skills/ Experience The successful candidate will benefit from having: Knowledge of Business Resiliency and Operational Risk Management including disaster/business recovery, business continuity management, 3rd party vendor/outsourcing, corporate risk policies, and standards preferred. Knowledge/experience in a governance-related role. Ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization. Organized and prioritizes work proactively. Understanding of risk management practices including Incident Management, Assurance Programs, etc., and how they apply in Financial Services organizations is preferred. Ability to collaborate and communicate cross-functionally and across levels. Ability to drive to execution. Previous related experience in Business Resilience/Operational Risk Management and/or governance. Experience of working in a rapidly changing and ambiguous work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functions to achieve measurable results. Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at . We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Operational Resiliency Governance - Senior Consultant (First line of Defense) About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role/ Department The First line of Defense (1LOD) Governance Senior Consultant is aligned to the Risk and Resiliency organization and will support the organization of the Governance framework, facilitation of forums, data collection, and document retention across critical risk programs within the 1LOD. This role will partner with the Specialist and other members of the group to ensure a well-governed organization. The key responsibilities of the role include: Play a part in the design and implementation of governance structures to support the new Enterprise 1LOD Risk and Resiliency office to drive efficient information flows and support decision-making across the business units and legal entities. Support/coordinate continuous improvements of policies/procedures/standards etc. Support the review and oversight of compliance with the relevant policies/procedures. Ensure risks and issues are documented, tracked, and reported in a timely manner. Monitor and analyze the impact of new processes and organizational change. Skills/ Experience The successful candidate will benefit from having: Knowledge of Business Resiliency and Operational Risk Management including disaster/business recovery, business continuity management, 3rd party vendor/outsourcing, corporate risk policies, and standards preferred. Knowledge/experience in a governance-related role. Ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization. Organized and prioritizes work proactively. Understanding of risk management practices including Incident Management, Assurance Programs, etc., and how they apply in Financial Services organizations is preferred. Ability to collaborate and communicate cross-functionally and across levels. Ability to drive to execution. Previous related experience in Business Resilience/Operational Risk Management and/or governance. Experience of working in a rapidly changing and ambiguous work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functions to achieve measurable results. Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at . We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
Senior SAP Security Consultant About the job you're considering If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference and work with the latest technology, this is the role for you. As an SAP Security Consultant, you will be instrumental in delivering innovative, ground-breaking projects for a range of different industries. You will work with our clients at various stages of their journeys, from planning installations, upgrades, through to migrations to the cloud, solutions design. You will be part of a larger project team supported by both our SAP Global team and Centre of Excellence, working closely with partners, stakeholders, and multiple areas of the wider Capgemini family. About our UK SAP Practice Team: Capgemini UK is a leading SAP Integration Partner, helping our clients navigate through complex SAP transformations. Capgemini UK has 1000 + SAP practitioners across UK & India and are ranked for SAP S/4HANA certifications in UK and globally. We work closely with our clients to transform their business together using the latest SAP products and architecture, a deep knowledge of industries and markets, and innovative delivery methodologies. Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time. Your role We are working with a client in the UK implementing the latest SAP technologies. This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the largest SAP practices in the UK, working with a few FTSE 100 companies. The role provides a great opportunity for someone to grow their career in SAP Security, working closely with Capgemini, our client. Leadership and Consulting within SAP S4/HANA projects around Security and Controls Lead technical delivery of security solution within a project Performing GRC configuration and use of GRC tools in the creation and maintenance of security roles Interact with users from various functional and technical areas Participate in the design of SAP Architecture Build strong and enduring client relationships Your skills and experience Proven track record of SAP large scale project deliveries Ability to design and architect SAP Security including HANA, HCM, FIORI, BI, BPC & Cloud environments Experience in GRC Access Control 10.1/12 implementation & upgrades Experience in GRC Process Control would be an added advantage. Security skills relating to IAG & BTP are desirable Experience with IAM & SSO concepts desirable Passionate about the latest technologies and processes within the market Ability to inspire a shared vision across client and Capgemini teams A trusted client advisor with outstanding communications skills and ability to influence Your Security Clearance To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process. Why you should consider Capgemini Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud, and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Senior SAP Security Consultant About the job you're considering If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference and work with the latest technology, this is the role for you. As an SAP Security Consultant, you will be instrumental in delivering innovative, ground-breaking projects for a range of different industries. You will work with our clients at various stages of their journeys, from planning installations, upgrades, through to migrations to the cloud, solutions design. You will be part of a larger project team supported by both our SAP Global team and Centre of Excellence, working closely with partners, stakeholders, and multiple areas of the wider Capgemini family. About our UK SAP Practice Team: Capgemini UK is a leading SAP Integration Partner, helping our clients navigate through complex SAP transformations. Capgemini UK has 1000 + SAP practitioners across UK & India and are ranked for SAP S/4HANA certifications in UK and globally. We work closely with our clients to transform their business together using the latest SAP products and architecture, a deep knowledge of industries and markets, and innovative delivery methodologies. Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time. Your role We are working with a client in the UK implementing the latest SAP technologies. This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the largest SAP practices in the UK, working with a few FTSE 100 companies. The role provides a great opportunity for someone to grow their career in SAP Security, working closely with Capgemini, our client. Leadership and Consulting within SAP S4/HANA projects around Security and Controls Lead technical delivery of security solution within a project Performing GRC configuration and use of GRC tools in the creation and maintenance of security roles Interact with users from various functional and technical areas Participate in the design of SAP Architecture Build strong and enduring client relationships Your skills and experience Proven track record of SAP large scale project deliveries Ability to design and architect SAP Security including HANA, HCM, FIORI, BI, BPC & Cloud environments Experience in GRC Access Control 10.1/12 implementation & upgrades Experience in GRC Process Control would be an added advantage. Security skills relating to IAG & BTP are desirable Experience with IAM & SSO concepts desirable Passionate about the latest technologies and processes within the market Ability to inspire a shared vision across client and Capgemini teams A trusted client advisor with outstanding communications skills and ability to influence Your Security Clearance To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process. Why you should consider Capgemini Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud, and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
Operational Resiliency Integrated Testing - Consultant page is loaded Operational Resiliency Integrated Testing - Consultant Apply remote type Hybrid locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id R137322 About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role/Department The Resiliency Integrated Testing Senior Consultant will support the Enterprise Operational Resiliency Program where the focus is on managing resiliency testing processes and activities within a defined plan. This will be accomplished by the design and execution of various resilience testing and exercise scenarios. The key responsibilities of the role include: Execute complex Operational Resiliency tests and exercises to assess and enhance the Northern Trust's ability to respond to and recover from disruptions. Integrate Operational Resiliency testing and exercises into the existing landscape of testing and exercises and understand how the Northern Trust's various testing regimes promote Enterprise Resiliency. Support the development of a comprehensive scenario inventory of severe but plausible scenarios. Support the design and execution of test objectives, scope, and success criteria with input from stakeholders, to establish the basis for quality outcomes. Escalate gaps identified from resilience tests and exercises in a timely and effective manner. Provide support to business unit leaders and other stakeholders on resilience scenario testing and methodology. Fully participate in exercises performed with 3rd parties and external partners. Skills/Experience The successful candidate will benefit from having: Previous experience in performing testing and exercises with experience in business continuity and/or disaster recovery. Experience in developing testing scorecards, and effectively and efficiently communicating test status at different levels of the organization (from individual contributor to Management). Knowledge of resilience testing and exercise methodologies including table-top exercises, functional exercises, isolated recoveries, and full-scale simulations. Knowledge of Financial Services' business capabilities, applications, processes, and infrastructure required to deliver end-to-end capability. Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at . We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Operational Resiliency Integrated Testing - Consultant page is loaded Operational Resiliency Integrated Testing - Consultant Apply remote type Hybrid locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id R137322 About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role/Department The Resiliency Integrated Testing Senior Consultant will support the Enterprise Operational Resiliency Program where the focus is on managing resiliency testing processes and activities within a defined plan. This will be accomplished by the design and execution of various resilience testing and exercise scenarios. The key responsibilities of the role include: Execute complex Operational Resiliency tests and exercises to assess and enhance the Northern Trust's ability to respond to and recover from disruptions. Integrate Operational Resiliency testing and exercises into the existing landscape of testing and exercises and understand how the Northern Trust's various testing regimes promote Enterprise Resiliency. Support the development of a comprehensive scenario inventory of severe but plausible scenarios. Support the design and execution of test objectives, scope, and success criteria with input from stakeholders, to establish the basis for quality outcomes. Escalate gaps identified from resilience tests and exercises in a timely and effective manner. Provide support to business unit leaders and other stakeholders on resilience scenario testing and methodology. Fully participate in exercises performed with 3rd parties and external partners. Skills/Experience The successful candidate will benefit from having: Previous experience in performing testing and exercises with experience in business continuity and/or disaster recovery. Experience in developing testing scorecards, and effectively and efficiently communicating test status at different levels of the organization (from individual contributor to Management). Knowledge of resilience testing and exercise methodologies including table-top exercises, functional exercises, isolated recoveries, and full-scale simulations. Knowledge of Financial Services' business capabilities, applications, processes, and infrastructure required to deliver end-to-end capability. Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at . We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Role Purpose: Lead the design and implementation of the Skills for a Sustainable Future (name TBC) programme co-funded by the British Council and a leading corporate in compliance with British Council policies and procedures to ensure achievement of required financial (5m TBC), impact and quality targets, and value for money. This includes working with a large range of internal and external stakeholders and delivery partners across initially up to 10 markets to ensure that the programme meets identified needs and objectives and is high impact and sustainable. You will be responsible for internal and external assurance and reporting to funding partners working within an agreed governance framework, with the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) and funding partner Key Account Manager (KAM). It will be critical to ensure: diverse voices are represented through an inclusive co-design and delivery approach alignment and no duplication with the wider Cultural Engagement portfolio and funding partner wider CSR portfolio we build on learning and experience from relevant programmes, particularly The Climate Connection, and share knowledge, expertise and best practice from the country with the regional and global teams and externally the delivery approach is innovative in terms engagement of funding partner employees alignment with recommendations from Head Environment You will also play a role in coordinating and supporting external communication of climate work being delivered across the CE portfolio. This is envisaged to be around 10% of the role. Role Context: This role sits within the Cultural Engagement (CE) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). CE brings together our portfolio of work in arts, education, English, and research. Our portfolio is delivered through a set of globally led programmes that locates our work and impact within our strategic framework. These programmes deliver our key performance indicators and impact ambitions. All programme management roles deliver activities and projects within this global programme and strategic framework. Our programmes are funded by the British Council's grant in aid, through partnerships and external clients. The British Council has a contextualised programme and project management framework with clear standards and procedures for programme management set out by the CE Centre of Excellence.This framework is in line with Cabinet office functional standard for project delivery , FCDOOperatingFramework andthe Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge. Programme managers within the CE SBU deliver programmes following the standards and procedures set out in this framework. Main accountabilities: Leadership & Management Identifies and leads a geographically dispersed programme delivery team across up to ten markets Builds capacity and capability in programme management in delivery teams and delivery partners. Champions EDI within the programme and empowers team members to effectively identify opportunities for mainstreaming EDI in the programme delivery. Provides formal line management for the central programme management team (size tbd but likely to be 2-3 FTE). L eads relationships with global delivery partners or additional funding partners Relationship & Stakeholders Responsible for relationships with partners/funders clients and internal stakeholders at a programme/project level. Proactively builds and maintains relationships with the funding organisation's Sustainability team and other key stakeholders in the UK and countries where the programme is delivered and engage them with the programme to build support and advocacy for the programme. Programme Management Oversee the detailed design, development, delivery and closure of the programme. Monitors achievement against the plan and intervenes to take remedial actions where necessary, liaising with the KAM, leaders in the global pillar and region as appropriate to determine the most appropriate solution to protect both short and medium-term performance. Ensure the programme brings demonstrable benefit to the UK through delivery partnerships with UK-based organisations. Based on programme monitoring data, draft regular progress reports for the SRO and/or KAM and other senior internal stakeholders, and the funding partner . Sector expertise Drawing on any relevant technical expertise in the field of English for Empowerment and/or non-formal education, lead the detailed design of the programme, working with external consultants and other British Council sector experts from Education and English Programmes or external organisations. Use ELT / Education sector expertise to represent the British Council's perspective and demonstrate the UK's thought leadership in relevant external fora. Ensures evidence of what works from published research and internal programmes drives delivery choices Ensures clear inks established between communication. Research and evaluation teams and learning is appropriately shared across teams and disseminated Consultancy, analysis and problem solving Apply knowledge and technical specialism to solve complex issues which may arise during the course of the programme detailed design, inception and delivery. Deploy a range of specialist methodologies, approaches and technologies to support the provision of high quality insights and advice to program delivery team; the funding partner and delivery partners.. Distil complex concepts and analysis into cogent and persuasive business case presentations, which convincingly influence decision-makers about the need for significant changes to policy or practice. Commercial and Financial Management Ensures sound internal/external financial management, planning and reporting is in place. Oversight of invoicing process (if contract). Produce and communicate performance reports, including income, cost management, results and impact programme against KPIs and mitigate identified variances by working with country programme leads. Oversight of financial management of grant; produce and communicate grant expenditure against plan reports to KAM and the donor; and mitigate identified variances by working with Country-based programme leads. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) To actively contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people's well-being and mental health. Understand the British Council's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to your role, and make time for learning and development relating to EDI and anti racism. Role Specific Knowledge and Experience: Project/programme management experience or equivalent qualification Extensive experience of leading and managing multi-country programmes or large projects including managing risk. Extensive experience of managing complex, senior, client, stakeholder and partner relationships and reporting requirements. Experience of developing Monitoring Evaluation Learning frameworks and designing data collection mechanisms Experience of presenting and communicating programme success to a range of external audiences Knowledge and /or experience of delivery of programmes and contracts which address skills development, global issues and resilience, preferably with a focus on climate change EDI Core Skills: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Recognises and acts to reduce bias, including unconscious bias Works inter-culturally, includes and values diverse perspectives and experiences Makes decisions and takes actions based on an evidenced understanding of the experiences and barriers for people from diverse equality backgrounds ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 18, 2022
Full time
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Role Purpose: Lead the design and implementation of the Skills for a Sustainable Future (name TBC) programme co-funded by the British Council and a leading corporate in compliance with British Council policies and procedures to ensure achievement of required financial (5m TBC), impact and quality targets, and value for money. This includes working with a large range of internal and external stakeholders and delivery partners across initially up to 10 markets to ensure that the programme meets identified needs and objectives and is high impact and sustainable. You will be responsible for internal and external assurance and reporting to funding partners working within an agreed governance framework, with the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) and funding partner Key Account Manager (KAM). It will be critical to ensure: diverse voices are represented through an inclusive co-design and delivery approach alignment and no duplication with the wider Cultural Engagement portfolio and funding partner wider CSR portfolio we build on learning and experience from relevant programmes, particularly The Climate Connection, and share knowledge, expertise and best practice from the country with the regional and global teams and externally the delivery approach is innovative in terms engagement of funding partner employees alignment with recommendations from Head Environment You will also play a role in coordinating and supporting external communication of climate work being delivered across the CE portfolio. This is envisaged to be around 10% of the role. Role Context: This role sits within the Cultural Engagement (CE) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). CE brings together our portfolio of work in arts, education, English, and research. Our portfolio is delivered through a set of globally led programmes that locates our work and impact within our strategic framework. These programmes deliver our key performance indicators and impact ambitions. All programme management roles deliver activities and projects within this global programme and strategic framework. Our programmes are funded by the British Council's grant in aid, through partnerships and external clients. The British Council has a contextualised programme and project management framework with clear standards and procedures for programme management set out by the CE Centre of Excellence.This framework is in line with Cabinet office functional standard for project delivery , FCDOOperatingFramework andthe Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge. Programme managers within the CE SBU deliver programmes following the standards and procedures set out in this framework. Main accountabilities: Leadership & Management Identifies and leads a geographically dispersed programme delivery team across up to ten markets Builds capacity and capability in programme management in delivery teams and delivery partners. Champions EDI within the programme and empowers team members to effectively identify opportunities for mainstreaming EDI in the programme delivery. Provides formal line management for the central programme management team (size tbd but likely to be 2-3 FTE). L eads relationships with global delivery partners or additional funding partners Relationship & Stakeholders Responsible for relationships with partners/funders clients and internal stakeholders at a programme/project level. Proactively builds and maintains relationships with the funding organisation's Sustainability team and other key stakeholders in the UK and countries where the programme is delivered and engage them with the programme to build support and advocacy for the programme. Programme Management Oversee the detailed design, development, delivery and closure of the programme. Monitors achievement against the plan and intervenes to take remedial actions where necessary, liaising with the KAM, leaders in the global pillar and region as appropriate to determine the most appropriate solution to protect both short and medium-term performance. Ensure the programme brings demonstrable benefit to the UK through delivery partnerships with UK-based organisations. Based on programme monitoring data, draft regular progress reports for the SRO and/or KAM and other senior internal stakeholders, and the funding partner . Sector expertise Drawing on any relevant technical expertise in the field of English for Empowerment and/or non-formal education, lead the detailed design of the programme, working with external consultants and other British Council sector experts from Education and English Programmes or external organisations. Use ELT / Education sector expertise to represent the British Council's perspective and demonstrate the UK's thought leadership in relevant external fora. Ensures evidence of what works from published research and internal programmes drives delivery choices Ensures clear inks established between communication. Research and evaluation teams and learning is appropriately shared across teams and disseminated Consultancy, analysis and problem solving Apply knowledge and technical specialism to solve complex issues which may arise during the course of the programme detailed design, inception and delivery. Deploy a range of specialist methodologies, approaches and technologies to support the provision of high quality insights and advice to program delivery team; the funding partner and delivery partners.. Distil complex concepts and analysis into cogent and persuasive business case presentations, which convincingly influence decision-makers about the need for significant changes to policy or practice. Commercial and Financial Management Ensures sound internal/external financial management, planning and reporting is in place. Oversight of invoicing process (if contract). Produce and communicate performance reports, including income, cost management, results and impact programme against KPIs and mitigate identified variances by working with country programme leads. Oversight of financial management of grant; produce and communicate grant expenditure against plan reports to KAM and the donor; and mitigate identified variances by working with Country-based programme leads. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) To actively contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people's well-being and mental health. Understand the British Council's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to your role, and make time for learning and development relating to EDI and anti racism. Role Specific Knowledge and Experience: Project/programme management experience or equivalent qualification Extensive experience of leading and managing multi-country programmes or large projects including managing risk. Extensive experience of managing complex, senior, client, stakeholder and partner relationships and reporting requirements. Experience of developing Monitoring Evaluation Learning frameworks and designing data collection mechanisms Experience of presenting and communicating programme success to a range of external audiences Knowledge and /or experience of delivery of programmes and contracts which address skills development, global issues and resilience, preferably with a focus on climate change EDI Core Skills: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Recognises and acts to reduce bias, including unconscious bias Works inter-culturally, includes and values diverse perspectives and experiences Makes decisions and takes actions based on an evidenced understanding of the experiences and barriers for people from diverse equality backgrounds ..... click apply for full job details
