You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Associate Director - Information Management Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply. At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are: Safety first - Going home safe and well Client focus - Deliver on our promise Integrity - Always do the right thing Create opportunity - For our people to excel This role requires BPSS Security clearance will be required , and you will be responsible for managing the information management (IM) function, contributing to developing strategic development, standards and management plans, and both leading delivery of the IM discipline for client projects/programmes. Provides leadership & direction across function and supports and coaches' managers. You'll be responsible for: Acting as a thought leader in IM. Defining and delivering IM strategies, standards (inc ISO19650) and processes within Mace Way and for client-facing projects. Establishing and managing the project/programme IM function following the strategy, standards and processes set. Executing assurance and quality control of documents and artefacts submitted and stored. Providing expert technical and functional advice, contributing to, and shared ownership of aspects of global digital centre of excellence including body of knowledge. Proactively contributing to bids in terms of IM strategies and solutions, driving successful delivery. Managing a large team (or several teams) of direct reports, driving the appropriate behaviours to achieve success & key performance indicators (KPIs), including a continuous improvement culture. Providing performance management, technical & career development and coaching. Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. You'll need to have: Information management leadership experience across a few projects/programmes. Information architecture. Naming, numbering, filing, ISO19650. Big project and programme experience leading in IM and document control. Setting up of the document control and IM function. Standards setting. Strong written and oral communication, Effective negotiator. Stakeholder management at all levels. Ability to focus on what is essential rather than what is optimal for expedient delivery. Building effective and high performing teams. Effective delegation and task assignment. Organised and ability to organise others, seek clarity, set and manage boundaries. You'll also have: Technical qualifications and certifications such as APM IM, Assoc of information managers. Subject expert experience in key IM software including Aconex, ViewPoint, business collaborator, etc. Construction, property, and real estate industry. Security, cyber security, data protection awareness. Experience of working in an international setting either remotely from or outside the UK. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the 'Refer a friend' feature found within the relevant job. Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Associate Director - Information Management Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply. At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are: Safety first - Going home safe and well Client focus - Deliver on our promise Integrity - Always do the right thing Create opportunity - For our people to excel This role requires BPSS Security clearance will be required , and you will be responsible for managing the information management (IM) function, contributing to developing strategic development, standards and management plans, and both leading delivery of the IM discipline for client projects/programmes. Provides leadership & direction across function and supports and coaches' managers. You'll be responsible for: Acting as a thought leader in IM. Defining and delivering IM strategies, standards (inc ISO19650) and processes within Mace Way and for client-facing projects. Establishing and managing the project/programme IM function following the strategy, standards and processes set. Executing assurance and quality control of documents and artefacts submitted and stored. Providing expert technical and functional advice, contributing to, and shared ownership of aspects of global digital centre of excellence including body of knowledge. Proactively contributing to bids in terms of IM strategies and solutions, driving successful delivery. Managing a large team (or several teams) of direct reports, driving the appropriate behaviours to achieve success & key performance indicators (KPIs), including a continuous improvement culture. Providing performance management, technical & career development and coaching. Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. You'll need to have: Information management leadership experience across a few projects/programmes. Information architecture. Naming, numbering, filing, ISO19650. Big project and programme experience leading in IM and document control. Setting up of the document control and IM function. Standards setting. Strong written and oral communication, Effective negotiator. Stakeholder management at all levels. Ability to focus on what is essential rather than what is optimal for expedient delivery. Building effective and high performing teams. Effective delegation and task assignment. Organised and ability to organise others, seek clarity, set and manage boundaries. You'll also have: Technical qualifications and certifications such as APM IM, Assoc of information managers. Subject expert experience in key IM software including Aconex, ViewPoint, business collaborator, etc. Construction, property, and real estate industry. Security, cyber security, data protection awareness. Experience of working in an international setting either remotely from or outside the UK. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the 'Refer a friend' feature found within the relevant job. Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Construction and Building Services Role: Director Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are: Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards. You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. You will be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities. You will be responsible for key client relationship management and converting the client's vision into a deliverable onsite plan. Responsible to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development. Manages team/s, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. Maintains, cultivates, and establishes a strong collaborative network, developing partnerships with key senior internal and external stakeholders. Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior stakeholders (c-suite & board) on matters of strategic importance. Commercial accountability to business unit. Pursues client for additional sums and or extension of time/ loss & expenses. Reports monthly and year-end results. Delivers performance management, technical development, direction, and coaching. Provides leadership & direction through managers. Draws on leadership styles to build and develop high-performing teams. Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. You will directly influence long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You will provide expert technical advice and leadership support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities. You'll need to have: Identifies & analysis business risks. Expert knowledge of procurement routes/contract types. Contractually aware, with the ability to mitigate and manage key clauses. Commercial acumen. Management of profit & loss. Member of senior management and safety leadership teams. Networking with clients/contractor supply chain. Exposure to diverse construct projects, contracts, commercial environments and tasks. Able to communicate effectively and line manage diverse teams. You'll also have: Membership of MCIOB / MAPM / MRICS / MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the construction sector. Deep construction management expertise. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. Company If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us. At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world. You might be part of our healthcare team delivering critical hospital care units, or our education team creating schools to inspire our future leaders. You could be a graduate working on the world's tallest building, or be managing the construction of world-leading cultural landmarks. Whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you. Reward and recognition We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes: 22 days of holiday, plus two 'Mace Days' to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Highly competitive maternity and paternity package Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees Season ticket loan Annual health screening Private medical insurance Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval) Continuous on the job training and development Cycle to work scheme Our international benefit packages are comparable. Please contact our recruitment team for more information. We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees. Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent. Top performers are recognised for both their contribution to projects and their broader contribution to the business. At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves. Regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or affiliation to any political party, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly and with respect. We are proud partners of Stonewall's global diversity champions programme that ensures all LGBT+ staff are accepted without exception at Mace. Mace's corporate purpose statement is 'Redefining the boundaries of ambition'. Support for disabled employees is provided by: Our recruitment and HR Teams have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues. Enabled at Mace - employee network. Its aims are to support its members and, to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and other impairments to support their aim to create an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone. Disability Confident - We are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues. Clear Assured - an externally verified accreditation around equality, diversity and inclusion practice across our business, driving improvements to our policies, processes and practices. Recite Me - an assistive technology tool that provides access support to all employees. It is located on our intranet site, our website and job vacancy platform. Mace are member of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information. Our line managers have access to their confidential support line. Silver Clear Assured Award . click apply for full job details
Feb 08, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Construction and Building Services Role: Director Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are: Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards. You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. You will be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities. You will be responsible for key client relationship management and converting the client's vision into a deliverable onsite plan. Responsible to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development. Manages team/s, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. Maintains, cultivates, and establishes a strong collaborative network, developing partnerships with key senior internal and external stakeholders. Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior stakeholders (c-suite & board) on matters of strategic importance. Commercial accountability to business unit. Pursues client for additional sums and or extension of time/ loss & expenses. Reports monthly and year-end results. Delivers performance management, technical development, direction, and coaching. Provides leadership & direction through managers. Draws on leadership styles to build and develop high-performing teams. Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. You will directly influence long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You will provide expert technical advice and leadership support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities. You'll need to have: Identifies & analysis business risks. Expert knowledge of procurement routes/contract types. Contractually aware, with the ability to mitigate and manage key clauses. Commercial acumen. Management of profit & loss. Member of senior management and safety leadership teams. Networking with clients/contractor supply chain. Exposure to diverse construct projects, contracts, commercial environments and tasks. Able to communicate effectively and line manage diverse teams. You'll also have: Membership of MCIOB / MAPM / MRICS / MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the construction sector. Deep construction management expertise. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. Company If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us. At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world. You might be part of our healthcare team delivering critical hospital care units, or our education team creating schools to inspire our future leaders. You could be a graduate working on the world's tallest building, or be managing the construction of world-leading cultural landmarks. Whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you. Reward and recognition We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes: 22 days of holiday, plus two 'Mace Days' to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Highly competitive maternity and paternity package Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees Season ticket loan Annual health screening Private medical insurance Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval) Continuous on the job training and development Cycle to work scheme Our international benefit packages are comparable. Please contact our recruitment team for more information. We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees. Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent. Top performers are recognised for both their contribution to projects and their broader contribution to the business. At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves. Regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or affiliation to any political party, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly and with respect. We are proud partners of Stonewall's global diversity champions programme that ensures all LGBT+ staff are accepted without exception at Mace. Mace's corporate purpose statement is 'Redefining the boundaries of ambition'. Support for disabled employees is provided by: Our recruitment and HR Teams have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues. Enabled at Mace - employee network. Its aims are to support its members and, to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and other impairments to support their aim to create an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone. Disability Confident - We are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues. Clear Assured - an externally verified accreditation around equality, diversity and inclusion practice across our business, driving improvements to our policies, processes and practices. Recite Me - an assistive technology tool that provides access support to all employees. It is located on our intranet site, our website and job vacancy platform. Mace are member of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information. Our line managers have access to their confidential support line. Silver Clear Assured Award . click apply for full job details
Senior Director of Pricing - International Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Senior Director of Pricing - International to join our growing team. Day to Day You'll Be: TEAM: Instill a culture built on driving material and measurable impact from pricing (including increases in prices, volumes, win-rate, cost efficiency) while maintaining focus on longer term strategies and market share. Manage team of 15+ including experienced team leads, mid-level associates and interns/co-ops. Establish success metrics and hold team leads accountable to performance goals. Responsible for team mission, vision and organization charts. Build, manage, coach and motivate to ensure a high-performing pricing team in partnership with regional stakeholders. PRICING: Implement and monitor effective pricing strategies that align with company business goals, Global and International business goals, and regional business goals. Ensure that the International Pricing's activities contribute to the company's long-term success. Participate in monthly business reviews, quarterly and annual planning in each region, providing direction on how Pricing can contribute to objectives and company planning process. Understand revenue, margin and product-specific targets for all regions and translate those objectives into meaningful pricing objectives and KPIs. Oversee regional plans and priorities, providing feedback and coaching to ensure plans meet stated objectives. Monitor execution versus plan and general pricing performance across regions. Intervene when performance lags and provide support and training as required. Assist region leads in communications with regional stakeholders when demanding or when additional influence is required. Provide guidance and ideas to drive incremental financial benefit and to troubleshoot operational hurdles to execution. Prioritize pricing projects and allocate resources accordingly. INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP: Build relationships with Regional Presidents and regional stakeholders notably Chief Revenue, Product and Financial Officers. Represent International Pricing on Monthly Business Reviews, planning sessions and financial reviews. Present updates via International Leadership (ILT) and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) meetings as required. Present Pricing performance to International President, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Financial Officer quarterly along with monthly updates in between. Support regional managers in presenting Pricing performance to Regional Presidents and stakeholders. Act as primary contact for International and Global Pricing initiatives, trainings, processes and discussions and communicate to regional managers and teams periodically. This may include introduction of new pricing structures and approaches, interactive International training sessions for Sales and Solutions, enhanced reporting and insight, and the rollout of Global initiatives and projects such as Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ). Be a subject matter expert and evangelist for Pricing staying informed of new and innovative pricing strategies, approaches, techniques, technologies and ways of working. Forecast hiring needs for International Pricing. Realign resources most effectively across International and Global Capability Centers (GCC) before hiring in any single region. Maintain a high degree of integrity across International Pricing ensuring alignment and compliance with financial and legal standards and regulation. Essential Skills & Experience: Track record years of experience in a Commercial Pricing role within a value based B2B environment (preferably within Financial Services). Four-year accredited college degree required. MBA preferred. Proven track record of delivering initiatives with a material impact on a business' commercial performance. Rational curiosity and initiative to build deep understanding of TU International business and strategy. Ability to translate and implement business strategy into commercially / financially viable operational plans. Exceptional technical proficiency in B2B Pricing, financial review and modelling and data manipulation. Self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities, meet strict deadlines, take verbal direction and perform with minimal guidance or supervision. Ability to adjust to frequently changing priorities and fast-paced environments and drive team towards results. Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and bias towards execution. Exceptional content writing and presentation skills. Proficiency with analytics/visualization tools (Excel and Tableau; R, Python and Alteryx a plus). Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service). Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday. A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools. Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart. TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together. Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting . Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
Senior Director of Pricing - International Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Senior Director of Pricing - International to join our growing team. Day to Day You'll Be: TEAM: Instill a culture built on driving material and measurable impact from pricing (including increases in prices, volumes, win-rate, cost efficiency) while maintaining focus on longer term strategies and market share. Manage team of 15+ including experienced team leads, mid-level associates and interns/co-ops. Establish success metrics and hold team leads accountable to performance goals. Responsible for team mission, vision and organization charts. Build, manage, coach and motivate to ensure a high-performing pricing team in partnership with regional stakeholders. PRICING: Implement and monitor effective pricing strategies that align with company business goals, Global and International business goals, and regional business goals. Ensure that the International Pricing's activities contribute to the company's long-term success. Participate in monthly business reviews, quarterly and annual planning in each region, providing direction on how Pricing can contribute to objectives and company planning process. Understand revenue, margin and product-specific targets for all regions and translate those objectives into meaningful pricing objectives and KPIs. Oversee regional plans and priorities, providing feedback and coaching to ensure plans meet stated objectives. Monitor execution versus plan and general pricing performance across regions. Intervene when performance lags and provide support and training as required. Assist region leads in communications with regional stakeholders when demanding or when additional influence is required. Provide guidance and ideas to drive incremental financial benefit and to troubleshoot operational hurdles to execution. Prioritize pricing projects and allocate resources accordingly. INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP: Build relationships with Regional Presidents and regional stakeholders notably Chief Revenue, Product and Financial Officers. Represent International Pricing on Monthly Business Reviews, planning sessions and financial reviews. Present updates via International Leadership (ILT) and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) meetings as required. Present Pricing performance to International President, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Financial Officer quarterly along with monthly updates in between. Support regional managers in presenting Pricing performance to Regional Presidents and stakeholders. Act as primary contact for International and Global Pricing initiatives, trainings, processes and discussions and communicate to regional managers and teams periodically. This may include introduction of new pricing structures and approaches, interactive International training sessions for Sales and Solutions, enhanced reporting and insight, and the rollout of Global initiatives and projects such as Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ). Be a subject matter expert and evangelist for Pricing staying informed of new and innovative pricing strategies, approaches, techniques, technologies and ways of working. Forecast hiring needs for International Pricing. Realign resources most effectively across International and Global Capability Centers (GCC) before hiring in any single region. Maintain a high degree of integrity across International Pricing ensuring alignment and compliance with financial and legal standards and regulation. Essential Skills & Experience: Track record years of experience in a Commercial Pricing role within a value based B2B environment (preferably within Financial Services). Four-year accredited college degree required. MBA preferred. Proven track record of delivering initiatives with a material impact on a business' commercial performance. Rational curiosity and initiative to build deep understanding of TU International business and strategy. Ability to translate and implement business strategy into commercially / financially viable operational plans. Exceptional technical proficiency in B2B Pricing, financial review and modelling and data manipulation. Self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities, meet strict deadlines, take verbal direction and perform with minimal guidance or supervision. Ability to adjust to frequently changing priorities and fast-paced environments and drive team towards results. Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and bias towards execution. Exceptional content writing and presentation skills. Proficiency with analytics/visualization tools (Excel and Tableau; R, Python and Alteryx a plus). Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service). Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday. A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools. Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart. TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together. Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting . Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Carpmaels & Ransford are a leading European intellectual property law firm. Through our passionate and award-winning team of life scientists, engineers and regulatory experts, we advise some of the world's leading healthcare companies. We were awarded Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year at the 2023 Managing IP EMEA Awards and were also awarded Patent Contentious Firm of the Year and Impact Case of the Year at the 2022 Awards. We are consistently ranked as a top-tier firm by industry directories. We hire talented and passionate people who think creatively and enjoy a challenge. Working collaboratively, we share our knowledge and experience across teams, actively learning from each other in a friendly and sociable environment. As a firm, we're passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity of thought is vital to our business; it's how we approach challenges differently and offer our clients creative and original solutions. Through our work with organisations such as IP Inclusive, Stonewall and Business in the Community via the Race at Work Charter, we are putting the right steps in place to make sure that all our people feel supported and empowered to be themselves. Further information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion is available on our website . A healthy work/life balance is very important to us and we run regular wellbeing events in addition to the large number of clubs and social activities that are available to everyone at the firm. We are also enthusiastic supporters of our local community through partnerships with the Social Mobility Foundation and Holborn Community Association. The Chemistry team The Chemistry team supports some of the world's leading pharmaceutical and chemical companies and research institutions. We help protect research on ground-breaking therapeutics and their delivery, as well as exciting technologies in the fields of polymer chemistry, catalysts, batteries, metallurgy, nanotechnology, cleantech, electrochemistry, petrochemicals, cosmetics, surfactants and food chemistry. Our work is commercially focussed, and most is contentious in nature. We are regularly instructed in multi-party oppositions and litigation support, as well as SPCs and associated regulatory issues including data protection and orphan exclusivities. Who we are looking for We have ongoing opportunities for exceptional part-qualified or qualified patent attorneys to join our Chemistry team. We embrace diversity and would like to hear from talented and passionate individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. You enjoy thinking strategically and working collaboratively and are passionate about using your technical excellence to deliver a first-class service to our clients. Suitable candidates will ideally have Part-qualification in the UK and EQE exams through to 3 years of post-qualification experience. Management of a broad spectrum of chemical and/or pharmaceutical work. Experience of drafting, filing and prosecuting EPO and PCT applications. An understanding of EPO opposition and appeal procedure, and preferably some experience of contentious oral proceedings, although not necessarily in a speaking role. An excellent academic background ideally with an emphasis on organic chemistry or pharmaceutical subject matter. A sense of commerciality: an appreciation of how IP and regulatory data protection impact the life cycle of a product. An excellent command of both written and spoken English, and strong interpersonal skills. Excellent time management and organisational skills. An innate interest in the world of business as well as the IP profession. A passion and aptitude for problem-solving. A keen eye for detail. An interest in coaching, guiding and mentoring trainees as appropriate. Successful candidates will benefit from A variety of interesting work for major international chemical and pharmaceutical companies, including EPO opposition and appeal work. A significant amount of opposition, appeal and SPC matters. Involvement in cases that shape the law before the Technical Boards of Appeal, the Enlarged Board of Appeal, and/or the Court of Justice of the European Union. A collaborative and sociable team-based working environment, with a healthy approach to work/life balance. A meritocratic and autonomous culture, where you will be responsible for your own case-load and work for multiple partners. Exceptional training for UK and EQE qualifications and beyond. The opportunity to work across multiple practice groups, subject to project requirements and area of expertise. An excellent remuneration and benefits package. A range of sports, clubs and charity initiatives sponsored by the firm. We are proud of our inclusive culture where individual differences are celebrated, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination either directly or indirectly on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, pregnancy and maternity, socio economic background or any characteristic protected by law. Our approach is embodied in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, as well as our diversity and inclusion programmes. Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment consultants unless specifically requested.
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
Carpmaels & Ransford are a leading European intellectual property law firm. Through our passionate and award-winning team of life scientists, engineers and regulatory experts, we advise some of the world's leading healthcare companies. We were awarded Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year at the 2023 Managing IP EMEA Awards and were also awarded Patent Contentious Firm of the Year and Impact Case of the Year at the 2022 Awards. We are consistently ranked as a top-tier firm by industry directories. We hire talented and passionate people who think creatively and enjoy a challenge. Working collaboratively, we share our knowledge and experience across teams, actively learning from each other in a friendly and sociable environment. As a firm, we're passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity of thought is vital to our business; it's how we approach challenges differently and offer our clients creative and original solutions. Through our work with organisations such as IP Inclusive, Stonewall and Business in the Community via the Race at Work Charter, we are putting the right steps in place to make sure that all our people feel supported and empowered to be themselves. Further information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion is available on our website . A healthy work/life balance is very important to us and we run regular wellbeing events in addition to the large number of clubs and social activities that are available to everyone at the firm. We are also enthusiastic supporters of our local community through partnerships with the Social Mobility Foundation and Holborn Community Association. The Chemistry team The Chemistry team supports some of the world's leading pharmaceutical and chemical companies and research institutions. We help protect research on ground-breaking therapeutics and their delivery, as well as exciting technologies in the fields of polymer chemistry, catalysts, batteries, metallurgy, nanotechnology, cleantech, electrochemistry, petrochemicals, cosmetics, surfactants and food chemistry. Our work is commercially focussed, and most is contentious in nature. We are regularly instructed in multi-party oppositions and litigation support, as well as SPCs and associated regulatory issues including data protection and orphan exclusivities. Who we are looking for We have ongoing opportunities for exceptional part-qualified or qualified patent attorneys to join our Chemistry team. We embrace diversity and would like to hear from talented and passionate individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. You enjoy thinking strategically and working collaboratively and are passionate about using your technical excellence to deliver a first-class service to our clients. Suitable candidates will ideally have Part-qualification in the UK and EQE exams through to 3 years of post-qualification experience. Management of a broad spectrum of chemical and/or pharmaceutical work. Experience of drafting, filing and prosecuting EPO and PCT applications. An understanding of EPO opposition and appeal procedure, and preferably some experience of contentious oral proceedings, although not necessarily in a speaking role. An excellent academic background ideally with an emphasis on organic chemistry or pharmaceutical subject matter. A sense of commerciality: an appreciation of how IP and regulatory data protection impact the life cycle of a product. An excellent command of both written and spoken English, and strong interpersonal skills. Excellent time management and organisational skills. An innate interest in the world of business as well as the IP profession. A passion and aptitude for problem-solving. A keen eye for detail. An interest in coaching, guiding and mentoring trainees as appropriate. Successful candidates will benefit from A variety of interesting work for major international chemical and pharmaceutical companies, including EPO opposition and appeal work. A significant amount of opposition, appeal and SPC matters. Involvement in cases that shape the law before the Technical Boards of Appeal, the Enlarged Board of Appeal, and/or the Court of Justice of the European Union. A collaborative and sociable team-based working environment, with a healthy approach to work/life balance. A meritocratic and autonomous culture, where you will be responsible for your own case-load and work for multiple partners. Exceptional training for UK and EQE qualifications and beyond. The opportunity to work across multiple practice groups, subject to project requirements and area of expertise. An excellent remuneration and benefits package. A range of sports, clubs and charity initiatives sponsored by the firm. We are proud of our inclusive culture where individual differences are celebrated, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination either directly or indirectly on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, pregnancy and maternity, socio economic background or any characteristic protected by law. Our approach is embodied in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, as well as our diversity and inclusion programmes. Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment consultants unless specifically requested.
Head of Aviation Operations Edinburgh £61,000 + Bonus Are you a seasoned professional in the field of cleaning management with a passion for excellence and an eye for detail? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a market-leading facilities services business? Our client is a well-established, market-leading facilities services business known for delivering top-tier services to a diverse portfolio of clients. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to the highest standards, they are looking for a Head of Aviation Operations. As a self-motivated individual, you will work to ensure the full delivery of all Customer Contracts within contractual guidelines and to manage the contract management team effectively through target-driven performance requirements, structured review meetings and to work closely with customers to provide overall efficiencies and profitability with no aged debt and strong management and understanding of requirements. You will foster strong customer relationships through existing and new business opportunities and work at a senior level providing the operational delivery of the Division to Director level and SLT with strategies for growth and the development of the organizations aviation portfolio. Responsibilities To manage and oversee the operations for the company s Aviation department and their current Airport cleaning and associated Services mainly in the UK with some requirements overseas as part of the groups international expansion strategy. Responsible for leading the aviation operations management team and achieve high and consistent quality standards but also responsible for customer/client relationship on senior level and ensuring a secure and positive interaction. Push the Aviation division into digital systems and new technologies Research for innovative approaches to developing the business and client services. Manage budgets as per contract Manage and control wages Manage staff relations, including schedules, disciplinary/grievance (in coordination with HR) and any other issues regarding operations managers within the aviation department Initiate and develop positive solutions to any challenges Create a constructive Team Environment through daily two-way communication and motivation Support Aviation Operation Managers in challenging client situations Manage aviation customer/client relations to ensure ultimate customer satisfaction Ensure digital solutions e.g. the Sasse Service App are utilized across contracts and report failures and improvement suggestions Report on a weekly and monthly basis to Commercial Director Assist the companies ambitious UK aviation growth strategy Candidate requirements Proven successful working relationships with high-end service providers Experience in a customer facing role, with a proven track record of building client relationships A motivator and leader of people Strong leadership qualities across all levels of the business Excellent knowledge of IT programmes such as MS Office / O365 P&L accountability for all contracts Commercial awareness Strong communicator Excellent presentation skills Be prepared to travel and work away from home as the contract dictates Experience in aviation What s in it for you? Competitive salary range of £61,000 + Bonus. Opportunity to work with a market-leading facilities services business. Career growth and development prospects. A supportive and collaborative work environment. The chance to make a real impact on facility cleanliness and safety. If you are a proactive, results-oriented individual with a passion for maintaining clean and safe environments, we invite you to apply for this exciting Head of Aviation Operations position. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering excellence in facility services.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Head of Aviation Operations Edinburgh £61,000 + Bonus Are you a seasoned professional in the field of cleaning management with a passion for excellence and an eye for detail? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a market-leading facilities services business? Our client is a well-established, market-leading facilities services business known for delivering top-tier services to a diverse portfolio of clients. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to the highest standards, they are looking for a Head of Aviation Operations. As a self-motivated individual, you will work to ensure the full delivery of all Customer Contracts within contractual guidelines and to manage the contract management team effectively through target-driven performance requirements, structured review meetings and to work closely with customers to provide overall efficiencies and profitability with no aged debt and strong management and understanding of requirements. You will foster strong customer relationships through existing and new business opportunities and work at a senior level providing the operational delivery of the Division to Director level and SLT with strategies for growth and the development of the organizations aviation portfolio. Responsibilities To manage and oversee the operations for the company s Aviation department and their current Airport cleaning and associated Services mainly in the UK with some requirements overseas as part of the groups international expansion strategy. Responsible for leading the aviation operations management team and achieve high and consistent quality standards but also responsible for customer/client relationship on senior level and ensuring a secure and positive interaction. Push the Aviation division into digital systems and new technologies Research for innovative approaches to developing the business and client services. Manage budgets as per contract Manage and control wages Manage staff relations, including schedules, disciplinary/grievance (in coordination with HR) and any other issues regarding operations managers within the aviation department Initiate and develop positive solutions to any challenges Create a constructive Team Environment through daily two-way communication and motivation Support Aviation Operation Managers in challenging client situations Manage aviation customer/client relations to ensure ultimate customer satisfaction Ensure digital solutions e.g. the Sasse Service App are utilized across contracts and report failures and improvement suggestions Report on a weekly and monthly basis to Commercial Director Assist the companies ambitious UK aviation growth strategy Candidate requirements Proven successful working relationships with high-end service providers Experience in a customer facing role, with a proven track record of building client relationships A motivator and leader of people Strong leadership qualities across all levels of the business Excellent knowledge of IT programmes such as MS Office / O365 P&L accountability for all contracts Commercial awareness Strong communicator Excellent presentation skills Be prepared to travel and work away from home as the contract dictates Experience in aviation What s in it for you? Competitive salary range of £61,000 + Bonus. Opportunity to work with a market-leading facilities services business. Career growth and development prospects. A supportive and collaborative work environment. The chance to make a real impact on facility cleanliness and safety. If you are a proactive, results-oriented individual with a passion for maintaining clean and safe environments, we invite you to apply for this exciting Head of Aviation Operations position. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering excellence in facility services.
Management Consulting, Associate Director London, England, United Kingdom The Management Consulting Team at Teneo Our Management Consulting division focuses on answering key strategic questions for business and public-sector leaders through our mix of senior experience and rigorous analysis, combined with the unique expertise that exists across Teneo. We operate across a diverse array of sectors including Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Leisure & Hospitality, Software, Transport, and TMT, amongst others. Within these markets, we provide strategic, operational, and due diligence support, advising reputable FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 firms, key public-sector organisations, and leading private equity houses. Key Attributes As an Associate Director you'll be a key member of our senior team in Management Consulting. Your focus will be on delighting clients through delivering great work, while growing and developing our team. With the support of our Managing Directors, you will also establish and nurture client relationships and build out new business opportunities. You will be an ambitious and results-focussed individual, who relishes a challenge and has the ability to make a real and lasting impact on our client's organisations and their most critical business problems. In this role you will specialise in leading operational strategy work, including target operating model design, organisational separation & integration, process optimisation, and performance improvement engagements. You will bring experience and expertise in helping clients deliver complex, high-visibility programmes, working across multi-functional teams of both internal consultants and client stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Structure and lead complex projects, working directly with a Managing Director Demonstrate a strong consulting skill set, with the ability to lead complex analytical programs, drive towards bespoke insights for clients, and structure written output Develop the "answer" from initial hypothesis through refinement and validation with senior colleagues and clients Proven ability managing case teams on a day-to-day basis, including delegating and planning workload, and providing coaching and development support to junior colleagues Build consensus and momentum toward critical outcomes for our clients, with the intelligent use of data and analysis to support and progress our thinking Support Managing Directors in all aspects of Business Development, including identifying and building out opportunities with existing clients, developing thought leadership, drafting proposals, and attending pitches Able to handle day-to-day liaison with senior clients, empathizing with their issues and escalating concerns where appropriate to Directors/ Managing Directors. Able to build lasting relationships with clients beyond the scope of a specific project engagement Leads presentations confidently and engagingly, effectively presenting our output to the client Key Skills & Experience 8+ years' relevant work experience ideally within a Strategy or Management Consulting environment, including a track record of leading major strategic programmes of work Excellent analytical skills, and an entrepreneurial attitude Excellent communication skills and creativity Highly logical and numerate Evidence of teamwork, leadership, and ambition, alongside relevant work experience Degree Qualified (2.1 or above preferred) in any degree discipline Operates at a fast pace, demonstrating the ability to influence and challenge when needed Creates an immediate, positive, and credible impression on others Ensures all reports, data and written work are correct in detail and without error Can skillfully and confidently influence and negotiate, and maintains a positive relationship with all parties during difficult conversations Proactively takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks Working knowledge of a major European language is an advantage but not required What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme, and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo - learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of this. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression. We support this with a dedicated Learning Team who provide a range of learning opportunities and personal development support. Six-monthly promotion opportunities mean high performers can rapidly rise through the firm. Given our client base you'll be working on career-defining work that is exciting, rewarding and one where you can make a real impact to high profile projects. Company Benefits As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and rewards including; Challenging and Diverse Projects - Work on high-impact projects that drive real change for leading organizations across multiple sectors Career Growth and Learning - Build your career alongside experienced professionals that will support your growth complemented by structured training programs International Exposure - Gain exposure to global business challenges with opportunities to work on international projects across the region and across our offices An Entrepreneurial Environment - Help build and shape the culture and ways of work in a fast-growing company, office, and team Competitive Compensation - Benefit from a highly competitive compensation package, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses and additional benefits About Teneo Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Teneo's unique approach of integrating the disciplines of strategic communications, management consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, and people advisory, as well as our global network of senior experts, enables us to address the most complex business challenges facing senior executives in a holistic way. The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40+ offices around the world. Teneo's Management Consulting division advises executive-level clients on strategic topics across a range of issues central to the success of their business. Our clients include a significant number of major global corporations across a diverse array of sectors and leading government and public sector entities. Consultants will gain broad exposure to different industries as well as project types and have the opportunity to contribute to the team outside of normal casework.
Jan 27, 2025
Full time
Management Consulting, Associate Director London, England, United Kingdom The Management Consulting Team at Teneo Our Management Consulting division focuses on answering key strategic questions for business and public-sector leaders through our mix of senior experience and rigorous analysis, combined with the unique expertise that exists across Teneo. We operate across a diverse array of sectors including Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Leisure & Hospitality, Software, Transport, and TMT, amongst others. Within these markets, we provide strategic, operational, and due diligence support, advising reputable FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 firms, key public-sector organisations, and leading private equity houses. Key Attributes As an Associate Director you'll be a key member of our senior team in Management Consulting. Your focus will be on delighting clients through delivering great work, while growing and developing our team. With the support of our Managing Directors, you will also establish and nurture client relationships and build out new business opportunities. You will be an ambitious and results-focussed individual, who relishes a challenge and has the ability to make a real and lasting impact on our client's organisations and their most critical business problems. In this role you will specialise in leading operational strategy work, including target operating model design, organisational separation & integration, process optimisation, and performance improvement engagements. You will bring experience and expertise in helping clients deliver complex, high-visibility programmes, working across multi-functional teams of both internal consultants and client stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Structure and lead complex projects, working directly with a Managing Director Demonstrate a strong consulting skill set, with the ability to lead complex analytical programs, drive towards bespoke insights for clients, and structure written output Develop the "answer" from initial hypothesis through refinement and validation with senior colleagues and clients Proven ability managing case teams on a day-to-day basis, including delegating and planning workload, and providing coaching and development support to junior colleagues Build consensus and momentum toward critical outcomes for our clients, with the intelligent use of data and analysis to support and progress our thinking Support Managing Directors in all aspects of Business Development, including identifying and building out opportunities with existing clients, developing thought leadership, drafting proposals, and attending pitches Able to handle day-to-day liaison with senior clients, empathizing with their issues and escalating concerns where appropriate to Directors/ Managing Directors. Able to build lasting relationships with clients beyond the scope of a specific project engagement Leads presentations confidently and engagingly, effectively presenting our output to the client Key Skills & Experience 8+ years' relevant work experience ideally within a Strategy or Management Consulting environment, including a track record of leading major strategic programmes of work Excellent analytical skills, and an entrepreneurial attitude Excellent communication skills and creativity Highly logical and numerate Evidence of teamwork, leadership, and ambition, alongside relevant work experience Degree Qualified (2.1 or above preferred) in any degree discipline Operates at a fast pace, demonstrating the ability to influence and challenge when needed Creates an immediate, positive, and credible impression on others Ensures all reports, data and written work are correct in detail and without error Can skillfully and confidently influence and negotiate, and maintains a positive relationship with all parties during difficult conversations Proactively takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks Working knowledge of a major European language is an advantage but not required What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme, and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo - learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of this. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression. We support this with a dedicated Learning Team who provide a range of learning opportunities and personal development support. Six-monthly promotion opportunities mean high performers can rapidly rise through the firm. Given our client base you'll be working on career-defining work that is exciting, rewarding and one where you can make a real impact to high profile projects. Company Benefits As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and rewards including; Challenging and Diverse Projects - Work on high-impact projects that drive real change for leading organizations across multiple sectors Career Growth and Learning - Build your career alongside experienced professionals that will support your growth complemented by structured training programs International Exposure - Gain exposure to global business challenges with opportunities to work on international projects across the region and across our offices An Entrepreneurial Environment - Help build and shape the culture and ways of work in a fast-growing company, office, and team Competitive Compensation - Benefit from a highly competitive compensation package, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses and additional benefits About Teneo Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Teneo's unique approach of integrating the disciplines of strategic communications, management consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, and people advisory, as well as our global network of senior experts, enables us to address the most complex business challenges facing senior executives in a holistic way. The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40+ offices around the world. Teneo's Management Consulting division advises executive-level clients on strategic topics across a range of issues central to the success of their business. Our clients include a significant number of major global corporations across a diverse array of sectors and leading government and public sector entities. Consultants will gain broad exposure to different industries as well as project types and have the opportunity to contribute to the team outside of normal casework.
Position status: This is a talent pool requisition for potential opportunities throughout the UK. If you would like to be considered as we progress trying to secure work, please click to apply. At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. The project: A great opportunity for an associate director to join our established health sector within Mace, which is currently experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth. The existing team has a proven track record of successfully delivering a wide variety of projects of the highest quality, working with some of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. As an associate director, you will be responsible for leading high performing teams in the successful delivery of multiple healthcare projects or programmes. This is a client-facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients' strategy, through to assisting in the appointment of the extended professional team of local and international consultants and contractors. Our values shape the way we consult: Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. You will be responsible for delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. On behalf of external/third-party clients, you will oversee the project management of the project on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion. Oversees project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations. Ensures the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders' expectations communicating strategies to the wider client/consultant/contractor team. Promotes Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to support the success of the broader Mace projects. Oversees management of the client and consultant team and all external/project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of the project in line with client expectations. Actively drives collaboration between all parties. Produces design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme. Manages the timely delivery to programme from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. Manages the timely sequencing/methodology and production of staging plans. Performs two to five of the following non-projects related roles, such as business reporting, pipeline management, bidding, business development, resourcing, commercial strategy & maximising our commercial position, managing Mace contract, contract extensions, cross-selling, invoicing, debt collection and P&L responsibility and other as directed by the senior leadership team. Aligns to strategy to place construction to production, digital and data, service excellence, quality, assurance and sustainability at the heart of our delivery. Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to implement strategy/programmes/initiatives. Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior external stakeholders (up to c-suite). Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Manages a number of senior managers, managers and assistant managers. Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. Create opportunity for our people to excel: You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub. You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes. You'll need to have: Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the healthcare sector. Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. Ability to grow existing client accounts and win work with new clients. You'll also have: Spent time in both a consultancy and construction environment (or equivalent). May mentor individuals, sharing knowledge and experience. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Position status: This is a talent pool requisition for potential opportunities throughout the UK. If you would like to be considered as we progress trying to secure work, please click to apply. At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. The project: A great opportunity for an associate director to join our established health sector within Mace, which is currently experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth. The existing team has a proven track record of successfully delivering a wide variety of projects of the highest quality, working with some of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. As an associate director, you will be responsible for leading high performing teams in the successful delivery of multiple healthcare projects or programmes. This is a client-facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients' strategy, through to assisting in the appointment of the extended professional team of local and international consultants and contractors. Our values shape the way we consult: Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. You will be responsible for delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. On behalf of external/third-party clients, you will oversee the project management of the project on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion. Oversees project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations. Ensures the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders' expectations communicating strategies to the wider client/consultant/contractor team. Promotes Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to support the success of the broader Mace projects. Oversees management of the client and consultant team and all external/project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of the project in line with client expectations. Actively drives collaboration between all parties. Produces design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme. Manages the timely delivery to programme from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. Manages the timely sequencing/methodology and production of staging plans. Performs two to five of the following non-projects related roles, such as business reporting, pipeline management, bidding, business development, resourcing, commercial strategy & maximising our commercial position, managing Mace contract, contract extensions, cross-selling, invoicing, debt collection and P&L responsibility and other as directed by the senior leadership team. Aligns to strategy to place construction to production, digital and data, service excellence, quality, assurance and sustainability at the heart of our delivery. Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to implement strategy/programmes/initiatives. Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior external stakeholders (up to c-suite). Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Manages a number of senior managers, managers and assistant managers. Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. Create opportunity for our people to excel: You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub. You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes. You'll need to have: Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the healthcare sector. Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. Ability to grow existing client accounts and win work with new clients. You'll also have: Spent time in both a consultancy and construction environment (or equivalent). May mentor individuals, sharing knowledge and experience. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
Who We Are FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities. At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you. There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career. Are you ready to make an impact? About The Role This Employee Benefits Manager role (maternity cover) will play a key role in the continuing development and delivery of FTI's Employee Benefits strategy UK, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland at a time of exciting growth and expansion. A key member of the London based EMEA Benefit Team, reporting directly into the EMEA Benefits Director, you will be benefit lead across the health, wellbeing, lifestyle, risk and pension offering to employees. The role supervises a new benefit adviser. In a region that spans 20 offices in 17 countries, this is a fast paced role offering real variety as well as a genuine opportunity to impact and support FTI's wider objective of attracting, retaining and engaging the best talent. It's an exciting time to join the team with a number of high priority projects including the roll out of benefit platforms, set up in new countries, and a continuing build out of the benefit offering. FTI is a rapidly growing, flexible and highly dynamic professional services firm, with an impressive track record of success. This role offers extensive opportunities to develop new skills, broaden experience and a chance to make an impact and bring real value across the board as the business continues to invest in its reward strategy. What You'll Do Lead all benefit matters in defined client countries, working with external local brokers and providers, and successfully manage current benefits programmes for these countries, benchmarking, renewals, internal processes, data oversight and associated communications. Lead and/or support a variety of in country and region-wide benefit and pension projects including implementation of new benefits to specific countries, benefit harmonisation exercises, automation of benefit enrolments/onboarding and exits/offboarding Own and develop the UK and German Benefit portals, including the annual enrolment windows and all associated employee facing communications Partner effectively with the HR Service Centre, local HR Business Partners, payroll, international mobility, internal communications, finance and tax teams to ensure effective delivery of the benefits programmes across client group Ensure the global benefits strategy is maintained and complied with in each country, and manage local expectations and aspirations appropriately Design, build, communicate and deliver upskilling initiatives, communications collateral and training to ensure consistent knowledge and processes across the region Point of contact for benefits questions, ensuring they are all answered in a timely and efficient manner Contribute to broader HR benefit initiatives, such as health and wellbeing, governance etc How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. What You Will Need to Succeed Qualifications: Graduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and qualification Experience: Demonstrable employee benefits and pension knowledge and experience in UK, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland and ideally, though not essentially, across EMEA, within fast moving corporate/professional services environments Experience of supporting flexible benefits portals (experience of Darwin is beneficial) Management of benefit implementation projects - including project planning, employee communication and building supporting processes Skills: Diligent, methodical and organised approach to work complemented by a high attention to detail Ability to operate effectively in a busy, fast-paced innovative environment subject to multiple shifting priorities Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of individuals at different levels of seniority Supervisory experience Innovative and resourceful, with an aptitude for continuous improvement Ability to take ownership and responsibility and drive task completion Collaborative team player - flexible and adaptable Good written and verbal communication skills Our Benefits Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements. About FTI FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Feb 02, 2024
Full time
Who We Are FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities. At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you. There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career. Are you ready to make an impact? About The Role This Employee Benefits Manager role (maternity cover) will play a key role in the continuing development and delivery of FTI's Employee Benefits strategy UK, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland at a time of exciting growth and expansion. A key member of the London based EMEA Benefit Team, reporting directly into the EMEA Benefits Director, you will be benefit lead across the health, wellbeing, lifestyle, risk and pension offering to employees. The role supervises a new benefit adviser. In a region that spans 20 offices in 17 countries, this is a fast paced role offering real variety as well as a genuine opportunity to impact and support FTI's wider objective of attracting, retaining and engaging the best talent. It's an exciting time to join the team with a number of high priority projects including the roll out of benefit platforms, set up in new countries, and a continuing build out of the benefit offering. FTI is a rapidly growing, flexible and highly dynamic professional services firm, with an impressive track record of success. This role offers extensive opportunities to develop new skills, broaden experience and a chance to make an impact and bring real value across the board as the business continues to invest in its reward strategy. What You'll Do Lead all benefit matters in defined client countries, working with external local brokers and providers, and successfully manage current benefits programmes for these countries, benchmarking, renewals, internal processes, data oversight and associated communications. Lead and/or support a variety of in country and region-wide benefit and pension projects including implementation of new benefits to specific countries, benefit harmonisation exercises, automation of benefit enrolments/onboarding and exits/offboarding Own and develop the UK and German Benefit portals, including the annual enrolment windows and all associated employee facing communications Partner effectively with the HR Service Centre, local HR Business Partners, payroll, international mobility, internal communications, finance and tax teams to ensure effective delivery of the benefits programmes across client group Ensure the global benefits strategy is maintained and complied with in each country, and manage local expectations and aspirations appropriately Design, build, communicate and deliver upskilling initiatives, communications collateral and training to ensure consistent knowledge and processes across the region Point of contact for benefits questions, ensuring they are all answered in a timely and efficient manner Contribute to broader HR benefit initiatives, such as health and wellbeing, governance etc How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. What You Will Need to Succeed Qualifications: Graduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and qualification Experience: Demonstrable employee benefits and pension knowledge and experience in UK, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland and ideally, though not essentially, across EMEA, within fast moving corporate/professional services environments Experience of supporting flexible benefits portals (experience of Darwin is beneficial) Management of benefit implementation projects - including project planning, employee communication and building supporting processes Skills: Diligent, methodical and organised approach to work complemented by a high attention to detail Ability to operate effectively in a busy, fast-paced innovative environment subject to multiple shifting priorities Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of individuals at different levels of seniority Supervisory experience Innovative and resourceful, with an aptitude for continuous improvement Ability to take ownership and responsibility and drive task completion Collaborative team player - flexible and adaptable Good written and verbal communication skills Our Benefits Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements. About FTI FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Our client is an independent, pan-European sustainability consultancy who specialise in the commercial real estate sector. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to fill the role of Associate Director to help lead the growing professional sustainability consultancy team. This position offers a very exciting opportunity to manage a team of highly capable consultants, manage high profile clients, oversee delivery of a broad spectrum of sustainability services, and ultimately drive significant positive environmental and social impact. Passion and a determination to deliver excellence are essential qualities as is a commercially astute and innovative approach to delivering client solutions. Responsibilities Lead a growing team to deliver ESG strategy, net zero carbon, climate resilience, social impact, smart buildings, big data, and building-level sustainability improvement programmes for clients. Expert in sustainability issues and their application to real estate investment. Lead engagement with clients and external parties across pan-European investment portfolios (e.g., heads of sustainability, asset managers, property and facilities management teams in real estate, financial and corporate sector client space. Support clients to evolve their investment process to fully integrate ESG considerations. Lead regulatory and voluntary sustainability disclosure/reporting (e.g., GRESB, UNPRI, TCFD). Industry engagement (e.g., attending and speaking at conferences etc). Business development activities towards expansion of existing client work as well as new client engagement. Strategic and tactical input to the development of new products and services through direct involvement or support to service lines (technical teams covering ESG strategy, climate resilience, health/wellbeing, social value, data intelligence etc). Requirements Proven proficient team leadership and staff management skills. Familiarity with GRESB, environmental data and environmental legislation. Clear understanding of managing complex programmes, competing priorities and multiple projects to a budget and target margin. Strong proven client relationship management and stakeholder management (internal and external). Knowledge of the built environment, preferably commercial real estate investment. Knowledge of investment management and finance. Experience of managing pan-European stakeholders. Environmental and energy audit experience for commercial buildings. BREEAM In Use, Fitwel or WELL certification experience. Sustainability strategy and leadership experience, preferably within real assets, finance, or construction. Familiarity with TCFD, net zero carbon, EU SFDR. About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment, or resources to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Our client is an independent, pan-European sustainability consultancy who specialise in the commercial real estate sector. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to fill the role of Associate Director to help lead the growing professional sustainability consultancy team. This position offers a very exciting opportunity to manage a team of highly capable consultants, manage high profile clients, oversee delivery of a broad spectrum of sustainability services, and ultimately drive significant positive environmental and social impact. Passion and a determination to deliver excellence are essential qualities as is a commercially astute and innovative approach to delivering client solutions. Responsibilities Lead a growing team to deliver ESG strategy, net zero carbon, climate resilience, social impact, smart buildings, big data, and building-level sustainability improvement programmes for clients. Expert in sustainability issues and their application to real estate investment. Lead engagement with clients and external parties across pan-European investment portfolios (e.g., heads of sustainability, asset managers, property and facilities management teams in real estate, financial and corporate sector client space. Support clients to evolve their investment process to fully integrate ESG considerations. Lead regulatory and voluntary sustainability disclosure/reporting (e.g., GRESB, UNPRI, TCFD). Industry engagement (e.g., attending and speaking at conferences etc). Business development activities towards expansion of existing client work as well as new client engagement. Strategic and tactical input to the development of new products and services through direct involvement or support to service lines (technical teams covering ESG strategy, climate resilience, health/wellbeing, social value, data intelligence etc). Requirements Proven proficient team leadership and staff management skills. Familiarity with GRESB, environmental data and environmental legislation. Clear understanding of managing complex programmes, competing priorities and multiple projects to a budget and target margin. Strong proven client relationship management and stakeholder management (internal and external). Knowledge of the built environment, preferably commercial real estate investment. Knowledge of investment management and finance. Experience of managing pan-European stakeholders. Environmental and energy audit experience for commercial buildings. BREEAM In Use, Fitwel or WELL certification experience. Sustainability strategy and leadership experience, preferably within real assets, finance, or construction. Familiarity with TCFD, net zero carbon, EU SFDR. About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment, or resources to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.
Senior Sustainability Consultant - London £50K plus package Are you passionate about delivering sustainable buildings for the future? Are you content to work on the decarbonisation of just one building at a time or are you interested in having a bigger impact by working with major blue-chip clients to effect real change in sustainability across their large international portfolios of buildings? Then it is worth considering a career move into one of the world's leading and most respected Property Consultancies. Over the past 8 years, this Property Consultancy has developed its own internal Energy Infrastructure and Sustainability Consulting team to meet and deliver sustainable solutions to their clients, who are some of the largest owners and occupiers of real estate estates portfolios in the world. Effectively a client-side role that could represent a very sensible career move for numerous reasons. Working within a Property Consultancy would allow you to take ownership of your own client portfolio with direct access to the client, working as part of the client's consultancy team and acting as the client's representative on projects. By far the most attractive aspect of joining such a business is the scale and sheer volume of buildings you can affect from a sustainability perspective. Rather than just consulting, designing or modelling a single building, you'll get to have a huge influence on a client's portfolio of buildings which in some cases can be 100's of buildings for one client. Providing you with an opportunity to make a huge environmental impact across large portfolios of buildings, rather than one or two buildings at a time. We're looking for an experienced Senior level Sustainability Consultant to join this truly global business and work on these major client relationships supported by the Associates and Directors in the business. With direct access to clients, you'll not only be working with them to develop their ESG and NZC Corporate Sustainability Strategies, but you'll also be ensuring their sustainable requirements are implemented at building level and make a huge NZC impact across a large portfolio of buildings. Offering absolute career stability and with growth in mind, due to their success, this global Commercial Property Consultancy has a clear three-year plan to grow their M&E offering by 50% over the next three years, opening up a huge ongoing career opportunity for you. You will join an energetic, highly innovative, collaborative and rapidly expanding sustainability consultancy team. With strong client relationship and programme management skills, you will thrive in this client facing role, and will be able to demonstrate your experience in: Practical experience of reporting under the GHG protocol with working knowledge of at least one global reporting framework such as CDP, GRESB, PRI and EPRA/GRI Knowledge of, and ideally experience with, science-based carbon reduction targets and net zero pathways Familiarity with TCFD recommendations and ideally understanding and experience of their implementation Demonstrable experience in the design and delivery of energy management programmes within the built environment including utility data management, target setting, energy analysis, legislative compliance and energy auditing Experience in routine reporting internally and externally for client stakeholders Clear and evident passion to drive sustainability within the built environment Strong client relationship and programme management skills Strong verbal, written and graphical communication skills Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-focused environment Ability to identify areas for growth within existing client programmes Highly motivated and self-assured individual with drive for self-development Demonstrable experience of operating within the commercial property sector Desirable Expertise: Familiarity with climate risk and scenario analysis tools Knowledge of building certification standards, EPCs, BREEAM (incl BIU/RFO) and LEED Experience of conducting advanced data analytics including energy modelling and life-cycle analysis (LCA) using programmes such as IES and/or One Click Practical experience of operating and utilising online data management platforms If you're passionate about creating a sustainable future across real estate and this role interests you, then please contact me.
Dec 14, 2022
Full time
Senior Sustainability Consultant - London £50K plus package Are you passionate about delivering sustainable buildings for the future? Are you content to work on the decarbonisation of just one building at a time or are you interested in having a bigger impact by working with major blue-chip clients to effect real change in sustainability across their large international portfolios of buildings? Then it is worth considering a career move into one of the world's leading and most respected Property Consultancies. Over the past 8 years, this Property Consultancy has developed its own internal Energy Infrastructure and Sustainability Consulting team to meet and deliver sustainable solutions to their clients, who are some of the largest owners and occupiers of real estate estates portfolios in the world. Effectively a client-side role that could represent a very sensible career move for numerous reasons. Working within a Property Consultancy would allow you to take ownership of your own client portfolio with direct access to the client, working as part of the client's consultancy team and acting as the client's representative on projects. By far the most attractive aspect of joining such a business is the scale and sheer volume of buildings you can affect from a sustainability perspective. Rather than just consulting, designing or modelling a single building, you'll get to have a huge influence on a client's portfolio of buildings which in some cases can be 100's of buildings for one client. Providing you with an opportunity to make a huge environmental impact across large portfolios of buildings, rather than one or two buildings at a time. We're looking for an experienced Senior level Sustainability Consultant to join this truly global business and work on these major client relationships supported by the Associates and Directors in the business. With direct access to clients, you'll not only be working with them to develop their ESG and NZC Corporate Sustainability Strategies, but you'll also be ensuring their sustainable requirements are implemented at building level and make a huge NZC impact across a large portfolio of buildings. Offering absolute career stability and with growth in mind, due to their success, this global Commercial Property Consultancy has a clear three-year plan to grow their M&E offering by 50% over the next three years, opening up a huge ongoing career opportunity for you. You will join an energetic, highly innovative, collaborative and rapidly expanding sustainability consultancy team. With strong client relationship and programme management skills, you will thrive in this client facing role, and will be able to demonstrate your experience in: Practical experience of reporting under the GHG protocol with working knowledge of at least one global reporting framework such as CDP, GRESB, PRI and EPRA/GRI Knowledge of, and ideally experience with, science-based carbon reduction targets and net zero pathways Familiarity with TCFD recommendations and ideally understanding and experience of their implementation Demonstrable experience in the design and delivery of energy management programmes within the built environment including utility data management, target setting, energy analysis, legislative compliance and energy auditing Experience in routine reporting internally and externally for client stakeholders Clear and evident passion to drive sustainability within the built environment Strong client relationship and programme management skills Strong verbal, written and graphical communication skills Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-focused environment Ability to identify areas for growth within existing client programmes Highly motivated and self-assured individual with drive for self-development Demonstrable experience of operating within the commercial property sector Desirable Expertise: Familiarity with climate risk and scenario analysis tools Knowledge of building certification standards, EPCs, BREEAM (incl BIU/RFO) and LEED Experience of conducting advanced data analytics including energy modelling and life-cycle analysis (LCA) using programmes such as IES and/or One Click Practical experience of operating and utilising online data management platforms If you're passionate about creating a sustainable future across real estate and this role interests you, then please contact me.
Job Title: Head of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Location: UK flexible Company Information: Ricardo Energy & Environment (REE) is a global sustainability consultancy, core to Ricardo Group's vision of creating a world fit for the future. Our mission is to solve the world's most pressing energy and environmental challenges. We help governments, regulators, international agencies and the private sector understand the big picture and address some of the world's most complex environmental challenges. We do this through market leading advice, underpinned by unparalleled evidence and policy insights relating to the energy and environmental agendas. Life Cycle Assessment is a core service area for the business which sets us apart from competitors with our cutting edge technical capability deeply routed in policy expertise in certain sectors, particularly transport. LCA will continue to be a key growth area for the business supporting our clients to understand and implement their own sustainability, net zero and decarbonisation plans and aspirations (referencing the range of different titles c-suite gives these activities). Our business consists of a team of over 650 consultants, engineers and scientists with world-leading energy, climate change and environmental expertise complemented by powerful digital and techno-economic capabilities. Our LCA team has grown rapidly over the last 2 years from 3 to 10 staff as part of our wider sustainability team of 60 people. We expect continued strong growth over the coming years. The Sustainable Infrastructure & Operations Business Unit (SI&O BU): The Business Unit's focus is the consultancy services and solutions which support environmental action, with a significant focus on the decarbonisation of power and heat supporting the global net zero and low carbon agendas. Our LCA team supports our clients in their understanding of the challenges they face in decarbonising products and processes and links strongly to our circular economy and carbon management teams. We have delivered a significant number of LCA projects over the last 4 years across a broad range of products and sectors; from automotive to building materials to specific low carbon technologies. We have been very successful at winning repeat business with existing clients. The role reports to the Business Area Head for Sustainability and will work across the breadth of our capabilities within REE. The focus is on technical delivery of our LCA projects, building the capability of the team and winning repeat and new LCA business. We are looking for someone to take advantage of our excellent capability and track record, leveraging it continue the growth trajectory of this team. You will be responsible for identifying, shaping and growing our LCA offering. Supported by a fantastic team of consultants within a strong existing team structure. Position We are seeking an Associate or Technical Director with proven experience in: * Delivering LCA projects * Understanding the impacts of evolving changes in the UK and international environmental sector and its implications and opportunities for LCA * Delivering year-on-on year growth in a consultancy setting. * Working with industry partners and channels to develop new offerings or delivery partnerships * Working with a consultancy team to ensure the quality and consistency of delivery of best in class service to our clients * Working with a wider business development team and leadership team responsible for developing other offerings to support new opportunities across different areas of work This is an exciting opportunity for a professional and consultative technical leader within an innovative and fast paced environmental consultancy business to make a significant impact the environmental agenda. Key accountabilities: * The successful candidate will have a proven track record of technical consultancy delivery in LCA. The candidate will have the ability to understand and explain our capabilities to key decision makers and stakeholders, and develop compelling solutions tailored to their needs. * Overall responsibility for our LCA delivery. * Design and implement a plan to continue the growth of the LCA area. * Establish and maintain existing and new relationships at senior levels / C-Suite within your customer base and internal stakeholders who can support the breadth of delivery our clients need. * Establish internal relationships with consultants across Ricardo working actively together. * Work closely within the Business Area to ensure clear communication of customer requirements and match this to resources and capability to ensure delivery to the highest level. * Contribute to identifying new offerings and market requirements that the business can develop and sell to existing or new customers through established or new channels. * Maintain the Ricardo premium brand and strong track record of delivering customer excellence. * Identify and communicate intelligence on market requirements and opportunities. * Creating profitable customer solutions. * Proactive management of sales funnel and activity for opportunities you and your team are responsible for. Key competencies and experience: Candidates will have a technical or business background with relevant experience covering some or all of these areas: * A detailed knowledge and understanding of LCA. * Experience in working within a consultancy business. * The ability to demonstrate strong pipeline management with strong commercial acumen in order to generate and close business. * Professional business manner and working practice, able to set an example for colleagues. * Capability and willingness to be self-sufficient in prospect generation, with support from the wider team, including marketing to supplement their own activity. * High levels of drive and commitment; a self-starter, problem solver with the ability to turn ideas into reality. * Ability to network successfully within the organisation, to make connections with key resources and experts across the business to achieve their business development objectives. This is a fast-paced and challenging environment offering you the opportunity to make your mark. You will have support from the wider business for your career to develop into a wide range of future opportunities within Ricardo Energy & Environment. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package, a personal development plan, and the opportunity to make a difference in a challenging and rewarding field. We would consider applicants for this post on a full time or part time basis, with flexible working a given. The role will demand UK and potentially in the future some international travel. Working here: This is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us through our broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development. We are always keen to hear from people who have drive, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking. Ricardo Energy & Environment has an ambitious diversity, equality and inclusive approach as explained here. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Job Title: Head of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Location: UK flexible Company Information: Ricardo Energy & Environment (REE) is a global sustainability consultancy, core to Ricardo Group's vision of creating a world fit for the future. Our mission is to solve the world's most pressing energy and environmental challenges. We help governments, regulators, international agencies and the private sector understand the big picture and address some of the world's most complex environmental challenges. We do this through market leading advice, underpinned by unparalleled evidence and policy insights relating to the energy and environmental agendas. Life Cycle Assessment is a core service area for the business which sets us apart from competitors with our cutting edge technical capability deeply routed in policy expertise in certain sectors, particularly transport. LCA will continue to be a key growth area for the business supporting our clients to understand and implement their own sustainability, net zero and decarbonisation plans and aspirations (referencing the range of different titles c-suite gives these activities). Our business consists of a team of over 650 consultants, engineers and scientists with world-leading energy, climate change and environmental expertise complemented by powerful digital and techno-economic capabilities. Our LCA team has grown rapidly over the last 2 years from 3 to 10 staff as part of our wider sustainability team of 60 people. We expect continued strong growth over the coming years. The Sustainable Infrastructure & Operations Business Unit (SI&O BU): The Business Unit's focus is the consultancy services and solutions which support environmental action, with a significant focus on the decarbonisation of power and heat supporting the global net zero and low carbon agendas. Our LCA team supports our clients in their understanding of the challenges they face in decarbonising products and processes and links strongly to our circular economy and carbon management teams. We have delivered a significant number of LCA projects over the last 4 years across a broad range of products and sectors; from automotive to building materials to specific low carbon technologies. We have been very successful at winning repeat business with existing clients. The role reports to the Business Area Head for Sustainability and will work across the breadth of our capabilities within REE. The focus is on technical delivery of our LCA projects, building the capability of the team and winning repeat and new LCA business. We are looking for someone to take advantage of our excellent capability and track record, leveraging it continue the growth trajectory of this team. You will be responsible for identifying, shaping and growing our LCA offering. Supported by a fantastic team of consultants within a strong existing team structure. Position We are seeking an Associate or Technical Director with proven experience in: * Delivering LCA projects * Understanding the impacts of evolving changes in the UK and international environmental sector and its implications and opportunities for LCA * Delivering year-on-on year growth in a consultancy setting. * Working with industry partners and channels to develop new offerings or delivery partnerships * Working with a consultancy team to ensure the quality and consistency of delivery of best in class service to our clients * Working with a wider business development team and leadership team responsible for developing other offerings to support new opportunities across different areas of work This is an exciting opportunity for a professional and consultative technical leader within an innovative and fast paced environmental consultancy business to make a significant impact the environmental agenda. Key accountabilities: * The successful candidate will have a proven track record of technical consultancy delivery in LCA. The candidate will have the ability to understand and explain our capabilities to key decision makers and stakeholders, and develop compelling solutions tailored to their needs. * Overall responsibility for our LCA delivery. * Design and implement a plan to continue the growth of the LCA area. * Establish and maintain existing and new relationships at senior levels / C-Suite within your customer base and internal stakeholders who can support the breadth of delivery our clients need. * Establish internal relationships with consultants across Ricardo working actively together. * Work closely within the Business Area to ensure clear communication of customer requirements and match this to resources and capability to ensure delivery to the highest level. * Contribute to identifying new offerings and market requirements that the business can develop and sell to existing or new customers through established or new channels. * Maintain the Ricardo premium brand and strong track record of delivering customer excellence. * Identify and communicate intelligence on market requirements and opportunities. * Creating profitable customer solutions. * Proactive management of sales funnel and activity for opportunities you and your team are responsible for. Key competencies and experience: Candidates will have a technical or business background with relevant experience covering some or all of these areas: * A detailed knowledge and understanding of LCA. * Experience in working within a consultancy business. * The ability to demonstrate strong pipeline management with strong commercial acumen in order to generate and close business. * Professional business manner and working practice, able to set an example for colleagues. * Capability and willingness to be self-sufficient in prospect generation, with support from the wider team, including marketing to supplement their own activity. * High levels of drive and commitment; a self-starter, problem solver with the ability to turn ideas into reality. * Ability to network successfully within the organisation, to make connections with key resources and experts across the business to achieve their business development objectives. This is a fast-paced and challenging environment offering you the opportunity to make your mark. You will have support from the wider business for your career to develop into a wide range of future opportunities within Ricardo Energy & Environment. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package, a personal development plan, and the opportunity to make a difference in a challenging and rewarding field. We would consider applicants for this post on a full time or part time basis, with flexible working a given. The role will demand UK and potentially in the future some international travel. Working here: This is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us through our broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development. We are always keen to hear from people who have drive, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking. Ricardo Energy & Environment has an ambitious diversity, equality and inclusive approach as explained here. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.
In Deals we solve the important problems that stand in the way of value being created, sustained, realised or protected for our clients - working together to aid responsible recovery and growth. We put together major mergers and acquisitions and resolve business crises - from international take-over bids to financial crime investigations and cases of insolvency. Our teams work on iconic deals with national and global clients as well as operating and investing in businesses, new ventures and entrepreneurs in our local market and communities. It's both a responsibility and a privilege to guide our clients through moments that matter deeply to them. Our breadth of clients in an ever-changing market means we need to be agile - responding when we need to, in a way that really makes a difference. We draw upon our deals experience across many industries to support and partner with our clients, to positively impact society and the communities in which we operate. The insight we create, coupled with the innovative tools and methodologies we use to access and evaluate the data that matters, contributes to the success of our clients in all Deals situations. We encourage our clients to think more broadly - connecting their actions today with their successes tomorrow. We help our clients throughout the Deals lifecycle to create lasting value for their businesses. Each of our key areas within Deals, delivers services to the market individually or together by combining our specialists to provide comprehensive client solutions. A career in our Deals Strategy practice, within Deals Transaction Services, will provide you the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets. In short, we help some of the world's leading companies originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.Our team helps companies navigate the accounting and financial reporting challenges of business combinations. As part of the team, you'll develop roadmaps of the driving economic objectives, determine the appropriate professionals needed, and consider financial reporting implications for deals. Who we are looking for Are you from a Strategy Consulting or Corporate Strategy background? Do you have Commercial Due Diligence experience? PwC's Strategy& Deals practice is growing quickly and we are looking for strategy professionals to join us through the next phase of our journey. The Strategy& Deals practice is looking for Senior Associates to join the team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced strategy consultant from a recognised firm or has experience in the strategy department, and specifically in conducting commercial due diligence, in a corporate environment. About the Strategy& Deals Team: PwC's Strategy& Deals practice is comprised of approximately 170 consultants in London with strong international practices across the PwC & Strategy& network. Our teams work with a wide variety of corporate clients and investors, with a mix of transaction-related work (commercial due diligence, synergy assessment, pre and post-deal value creation) and strategy development (growth strategy, market entry, initiative prioritisation, policy assessment). We support private equity firms, investment funds and corporate clients through their toughest decisions including group and business unit strategy, investment trade-offs, M&A and much more. In all of these cases we provide detailed evaluation of the target or our client's proposition and market need, and help identify opportunities or constraints to be addressed. Our Deals practice has depth and breadth across all sectors, the strategy professional we are looking to recruit may specialise in a particular sector. You may be required from time to time, to work in other sectors as per business need. About the role: Our projects are typically short and sharp, providing the opportunity to gain a variety of experience across sectors and/or engagement types, whilst continuously learning and developing. As a Senior Associate, you will work in a project team that typically consists of one to three Associates/Senior Associates, a Manager, a Senior Manager or Director and a Partner. The primary role of a Senior Associate is developing the analysis and client deliverable, with responsibility for key work-streams of the project, reporting directly into the Manager or Senior Manager. The role involves both the technical delivery of work as well as the emerging skills of management. Typical duties include: Working for a Manager and Senior Manager, likely leading one or several key workstreams on a project/deal, and driving delivery of the work on a day-to-day basis Planning initial hypotheses and analysis; formulating initial hypotheses based on previous experience, knowledge of the sector and understanding of the scope of work Storyboarding to present a compelling narrative to the client Completing rigorous desktop market research, and financial/data analysis to prove out hypothesis Designing and conducting interview or survey programmes Delegating work and coaching junior associates who may be supporting you with your workstream Communicating progress and findings to senior team members Contributing to conclusions and supporting senior team members in presenting back to the client Contributing to the wider business through business development, knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring junior team members and other activities Our team is primarily based in the London Bridge office, with c. 10-20% of time spent on client sites, typically throughout the UK and Europe. Requirements: Previous strategy consulting experience from either a strategy consulting firm or the strategy or business development function in a corporate Direct experience of delivering strategy and commercial due diligence assignments for private equity or corporate clients, with the ability to act independently Strong technical skills in; Market and competitor analysis (market sizing, drivers and dynamics, competitive intensity, etc.) Customer analysis (segmentation, customer journeys) Internal analysis (capabilities, business model review, financial assessment) An ability to multi-task effectively and balance time between project delivery and business development support effectively Good people and client management skills, including an understanding of how to communicate with clients of different backgrounds and opinions Experience of coaching junior team members Evidence of contributing to the wider team and leading on business development opportunities Fluency in another (European) language is an asset You'll be joining a driven and diverse team that's welcoming of your opinions and enables you to develop within one of the world's leading professional organisations. With an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working requirements where appropriate and have many successful arrangements currently in place. Please apply if you have a keen interest in the work we do. Deals Our Deals business is an exciting, fast-paced and an ever-growing business that focuses on deals and crisis situations for our clients. Collectively, we deal with the types of situations you hear about regularly in the news and we provide support, insight and analysis to the management, shareholders and financiers of business. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
In Deals we solve the important problems that stand in the way of value being created, sustained, realised or protected for our clients - working together to aid responsible recovery and growth. We put together major mergers and acquisitions and resolve business crises - from international take-over bids to financial crime investigations and cases of insolvency. Our teams work on iconic deals with national and global clients as well as operating and investing in businesses, new ventures and entrepreneurs in our local market and communities. It's both a responsibility and a privilege to guide our clients through moments that matter deeply to them. Our breadth of clients in an ever-changing market means we need to be agile - responding when we need to, in a way that really makes a difference. We draw upon our deals experience across many industries to support and partner with our clients, to positively impact society and the communities in which we operate. The insight we create, coupled with the innovative tools and methodologies we use to access and evaluate the data that matters, contributes to the success of our clients in all Deals situations. We encourage our clients to think more broadly - connecting their actions today with their successes tomorrow. We help our clients throughout the Deals lifecycle to create lasting value for their businesses. Each of our key areas within Deals, delivers services to the market individually or together by combining our specialists to provide comprehensive client solutions. A career in our Deals Strategy practice, within Deals Transaction Services, will provide you the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets. In short, we help some of the world's leading companies originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.Our team helps companies navigate the accounting and financial reporting challenges of business combinations. As part of the team, you'll develop roadmaps of the driving economic objectives, determine the appropriate professionals needed, and consider financial reporting implications for deals. Who we are looking for Are you from a Strategy Consulting or Corporate Strategy background? Do you have Commercial Due Diligence experience? PwC's Strategy& Deals practice is growing quickly and we are looking for strategy professionals to join us through the next phase of our journey. The Strategy& Deals practice is looking for Senior Associates to join the team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced strategy consultant from a recognised firm or has experience in the strategy department, and specifically in conducting commercial due diligence, in a corporate environment. About the Strategy& Deals Team: PwC's Strategy& Deals practice is comprised of approximately 170 consultants in London with strong international practices across the PwC & Strategy& network. Our teams work with a wide variety of corporate clients and investors, with a mix of transaction-related work (commercial due diligence, synergy assessment, pre and post-deal value creation) and strategy development (growth strategy, market entry, initiative prioritisation, policy assessment). We support private equity firms, investment funds and corporate clients through their toughest decisions including group and business unit strategy, investment trade-offs, M&A and much more. In all of these cases we provide detailed evaluation of the target or our client's proposition and market need, and help identify opportunities or constraints to be addressed. Our Deals practice has depth and breadth across all sectors, the strategy professional we are looking to recruit may specialise in a particular sector. You may be required from time to time, to work in other sectors as per business need. About the role: Our projects are typically short and sharp, providing the opportunity to gain a variety of experience across sectors and/or engagement types, whilst continuously learning and developing. As a Senior Associate, you will work in a project team that typically consists of one to three Associates/Senior Associates, a Manager, a Senior Manager or Director and a Partner. The primary role of a Senior Associate is developing the analysis and client deliverable, with responsibility for key work-streams of the project, reporting directly into the Manager or Senior Manager. The role involves both the technical delivery of work as well as the emerging skills of management. Typical duties include: Working for a Manager and Senior Manager, likely leading one or several key workstreams on a project/deal, and driving delivery of the work on a day-to-day basis Planning initial hypotheses and analysis; formulating initial hypotheses based on previous experience, knowledge of the sector and understanding of the scope of work Storyboarding to present a compelling narrative to the client Completing rigorous desktop market research, and financial/data analysis to prove out hypothesis Designing and conducting interview or survey programmes Delegating work and coaching junior associates who may be supporting you with your workstream Communicating progress and findings to senior team members Contributing to conclusions and supporting senior team members in presenting back to the client Contributing to the wider business through business development, knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring junior team members and other activities Our team is primarily based in the London Bridge office, with c. 10-20% of time spent on client sites, typically throughout the UK and Europe. Requirements: Previous strategy consulting experience from either a strategy consulting firm or the strategy or business development function in a corporate Direct experience of delivering strategy and commercial due diligence assignments for private equity or corporate clients, with the ability to act independently Strong technical skills in; Market and competitor analysis (market sizing, drivers and dynamics, competitive intensity, etc.) Customer analysis (segmentation, customer journeys) Internal analysis (capabilities, business model review, financial assessment) An ability to multi-task effectively and balance time between project delivery and business development support effectively Good people and client management skills, including an understanding of how to communicate with clients of different backgrounds and opinions Experience of coaching junior team members Evidence of contributing to the wider team and leading on business development opportunities Fluency in another (European) language is an asset You'll be joining a driven and diverse team that's welcoming of your opinions and enables you to develop within one of the world's leading professional organisations. With an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working requirements where appropriate and have many successful arrangements currently in place. Please apply if you have a keen interest in the work we do. Deals Our Deals business is an exciting, fast-paced and an ever-growing business that focuses on deals and crisis situations for our clients. Collectively, we deal with the types of situations you hear about regularly in the news and we provide support, insight and analysis to the management, shareholders and financiers of business. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Vacancy: Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £25-28k Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: UK Programmes About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role We have big ambitions and are looking for a talented Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator to help us achieve them. We are seeking creative thinking, bold ideas, exceptional people skills, and of course an eye for a great campaign concept. Someone who isn't afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. Someone who will effectively promote the great work of our UK programmes via seasonal campaigns, with the ultimate goal of building our supporter base to extend the impact of our work. If you love all things campaigns, want to make a positive difference to the world, and want to own your own work are but also be part of a supportive team - then this could be the ideal role for you! Key areas From concept to delivery, design and deliver innovative seasonal campaigns linked to various programmes, projects, activities. Design, deliver and refine an annual campaigning strategy that ensures coherence of our individual campaigns across our entire UK programme offering. Establish and maintain relationships with key contacts, including but not limited to, volunteers, schools, local community leaders/groups, statutory services, mosques, and other faith groups. Establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written, internally and externally. To provide monitoring and evaluation reports for each of the campaigns. To contribute to departments annual workplans. To work within a budget for each campaign provided by the Head of UK Programmes. Present a cost breakdown for each campaign before expenditure. Provide Marcomms with appropriate data and case study material etc. Maintain accurate data, record keeping etc. Participate in meetings associated with the work above or as required. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time. About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Two years working in a campaign's role Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise a complicated workload Willingness to work unsociable hours (during busy periods such as Ramadan and Christmas) Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Campaigns, communications or marketing qualification Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraises Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
Vacancy: Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap £25-28k Full time Permanent Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place Directorate: UK Programmes About us Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years! We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too. Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come. At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day. Vision: Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most Mission: Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad Strategic aims: Within 5 years - Best in class Muslim Charity Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world Raise over £100 million per annum for good Key facts: We are a British Muslim led charity Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy About the role We have big ambitions and are looking for a talented Seasonal Campaigns Co-ordinator to help us achieve them. We are seeking creative thinking, bold ideas, exceptional people skills, and of course an eye for a great campaign concept. Someone who isn't afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. Someone who will effectively promote the great work of our UK programmes via seasonal campaigns, with the ultimate goal of building our supporter base to extend the impact of our work. If you love all things campaigns, want to make a positive difference to the world, and want to own your own work are but also be part of a supportive team - then this could be the ideal role for you! Key areas From concept to delivery, design and deliver innovative seasonal campaigns linked to various programmes, projects, activities. Design, deliver and refine an annual campaigning strategy that ensures coherence of our individual campaigns across our entire UK programme offering. Establish and maintain relationships with key contacts, including but not limited to, volunteers, schools, local community leaders/groups, statutory services, mosques, and other faith groups. Establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written, internally and externally. To provide monitoring and evaluation reports for each of the campaigns. To contribute to departments annual workplans. To work within a budget for each campaign provided by the Head of UK Programmes. Present a cost breakdown for each campaign before expenditure. Provide Marcomms with appropriate data and case study material etc. Maintain accurate data, record keeping etc. Participate in meetings associated with the work above or as required. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time. About you For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them. Required Two years working in a campaign's role Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise a complicated workload Willingness to work unsociable hours (during busy periods such as Ramadan and Christmas) Team player and positive attitude when working with others Adaptable and flexible in working style Problem solver Welcomes diversity Desirable Campaigns, communications or marketing qualification Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.) International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraises Additional information Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach. Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title. Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!
One Programme, Two Years, Three Secondments, Endless Opportunities nucleargraduates is on a mission to create a diverse pipeline of future talent for the nuclear industry. Whether your passion lies within science, engineering or business, the nucleargraduates programme will ensure that during your two years with us, you will gain an invaluable insight into the nuclear sector, taking on challenges and having the opportunity to make a real difference. The sponsoring organisation for this opportunity is the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Upon completion of the two year programme we will endeavour to secure you a substantive role within the NDA group. The Sponsoring Organisation The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is a non-departmental public body created through the Energy Act 2004. We employ just over 200 staff and have offices in Cumbria, Caithness, Cheshire, London and Oxfordshire. We own 17 sites across England, Wales and Scotland, some dating back to the 1940s, plus the associated liabilities and assets. We report to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS); for some aspects of our work in Scotland, we are responsible to Scottish ministers. Our role is strategic: we establish the overall approach, allocate budgets, set targets and monitor progress. We do not have a hands-on role in cleaning up our facilities. Instead, we deliver our mission through others, primarily 12 businesses. The mission of the NDA group is "To clean up the UK's earliest nuclear sites safely, securely and cost effectively with care for people and the environment" We are responsible for: decommissioning and cleaning up these nuclear facilities ensuring that all waste products, both radioactive and non-radioactive, are safely managed implementing policy on the long-term management of nuclear waste developing UK-wide strategy and plans for nuclear Low Level Waste (LLW) scrutinising the decommissioning plans of EDF Energy, who own the operating fleet of Advanced Gas Cooled Reactor (AGR) nuclear power stations We know that great leadership is key to creating the right environment so our people can perform at their best to deliver our mission. Our Leadership Standard comprises four lenses of leadership: Create the future Safely deliver results Inspire our people Collaborate to unlock potential All leaders need to divide their time between delivering priorities and results today, whilst also focusing on future direction with the requisite people and teams in place. Our leaders are able to lead with the best of themselves. They are self-aware, pay attention to the impact they have on others, and recognise their own development needs. They honour their own well-being to maintain their energy and effectiveness in our challenging environment. The NDA values the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. The Role of a HR Graduate Working within the HR Directorate at the NDA you can expect to be involved with: People Strategy People Growth & Performance Talent Acquisition Rewards and Recognition Wellbeing Organisational Development Trade Union engagement Government Relations ED&I Other HR / people related issues The Programme nucleargraduates is a vibrant, industry led graduate development programme featuring: Opportunities to collaborate with leading experts across a diverse industry on projects that have real impact Three secondments across the nuclear sector (with the possibility of an international secondment) providing opportunities to explore a range of careers across the industry Technical knowledge and professional development opportunities structured against the requirements of the relevant institutes or professional bodies A corporate social responsibility programme which will include sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with the next generation of industry professionals Behavioural skills development opportunities Candidate Profile The nucleargraduates programme gives you: A dedicated team of experts to support your development and progress throughout your programme A sponsor company lead to provide you with day-to-day support during your programmes and with your secondments Access to the alumni graduate community enabling you to learn from other experiences and community of practice. A dedicated mentor, assigned to you upon starting the programme who will stay with you throughout your nucleargraduates journey Opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills Allocated budgets to assist you with training, resources, and conferences as well as travel & subsistence A competitive graduate starting salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays 6 discretionary days leave for study and relocation Contributory pension scheme Wellbeing and support services And in return you will give the nucleargraduates programme: Your enthusiasm, knowledge and skills to inspire the generation and contribute to the future of our industry Creativity and collaboration Drive and determination Flexibility Willingness to get involved and try new things Resilience - we don't expect you to be an expert from day one Integrity, being impartial, ethical and safe in everything you do Positivity and commitment to the mission, purpose and values of the nuclear sector Respect for others Efficiency Start date: September / October 2022 Minimum Eligibility Requirement A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant degree subject, achieved within the last 5 years Have the full right to work in the UK (please note we are unable to sponsor visas or accept those with a Graduate visa as candidates will be unable complete the full duration of the programme)
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
One Programme, Two Years, Three Secondments, Endless Opportunities nucleargraduates is on a mission to create a diverse pipeline of future talent for the nuclear industry. Whether your passion lies within science, engineering or business, the nucleargraduates programme will ensure that during your two years with us, you will gain an invaluable insight into the nuclear sector, taking on challenges and having the opportunity to make a real difference. The sponsoring organisation for this opportunity is the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Upon completion of the two year programme we will endeavour to secure you a substantive role within the NDA group. The Sponsoring Organisation The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is a non-departmental public body created through the Energy Act 2004. We employ just over 200 staff and have offices in Cumbria, Caithness, Cheshire, London and Oxfordshire. We own 17 sites across England, Wales and Scotland, some dating back to the 1940s, plus the associated liabilities and assets. We report to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS); for some aspects of our work in Scotland, we are responsible to Scottish ministers. Our role is strategic: we establish the overall approach, allocate budgets, set targets and monitor progress. We do not have a hands-on role in cleaning up our facilities. Instead, we deliver our mission through others, primarily 12 businesses. The mission of the NDA group is "To clean up the UK's earliest nuclear sites safely, securely and cost effectively with care for people and the environment" We are responsible for: decommissioning and cleaning up these nuclear facilities ensuring that all waste products, both radioactive and non-radioactive, are safely managed implementing policy on the long-term management of nuclear waste developing UK-wide strategy and plans for nuclear Low Level Waste (LLW) scrutinising the decommissioning plans of EDF Energy, who own the operating fleet of Advanced Gas Cooled Reactor (AGR) nuclear power stations We know that great leadership is key to creating the right environment so our people can perform at their best to deliver our mission. Our Leadership Standard comprises four lenses of leadership: Create the future Safely deliver results Inspire our people Collaborate to unlock potential All leaders need to divide their time between delivering priorities and results today, whilst also focusing on future direction with the requisite people and teams in place. Our leaders are able to lead with the best of themselves. They are self-aware, pay attention to the impact they have on others, and recognise their own development needs. They honour their own well-being to maintain their energy and effectiveness in our challenging environment. The NDA values the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. The Role of a HR Graduate Working within the HR Directorate at the NDA you can expect to be involved with: People Strategy People Growth & Performance Talent Acquisition Rewards and Recognition Wellbeing Organisational Development Trade Union engagement Government Relations ED&I Other HR / people related issues The Programme nucleargraduates is a vibrant, industry led graduate development programme featuring: Opportunities to collaborate with leading experts across a diverse industry on projects that have real impact Three secondments across the nuclear sector (with the possibility of an international secondment) providing opportunities to explore a range of careers across the industry Technical knowledge and professional development opportunities structured against the requirements of the relevant institutes or professional bodies A corporate social responsibility programme which will include sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with the next generation of industry professionals Behavioural skills development opportunities Candidate Profile The nucleargraduates programme gives you: A dedicated team of experts to support your development and progress throughout your programme A sponsor company lead to provide you with day-to-day support during your programmes and with your secondments Access to the alumni graduate community enabling you to learn from other experiences and community of practice. A dedicated mentor, assigned to you upon starting the programme who will stay with you throughout your nucleargraduates journey Opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills Allocated budgets to assist you with training, resources, and conferences as well as travel & subsistence A competitive graduate starting salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays 6 discretionary days leave for study and relocation Contributory pension scheme Wellbeing and support services And in return you will give the nucleargraduates programme: Your enthusiasm, knowledge and skills to inspire the generation and contribute to the future of our industry Creativity and collaboration Drive and determination Flexibility Willingness to get involved and try new things Resilience - we don't expect you to be an expert from day one Integrity, being impartial, ethical and safe in everything you do Positivity and commitment to the mission, purpose and values of the nuclear sector Respect for others Efficiency Start date: September / October 2022 Minimum Eligibility Requirement A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant degree subject, achieved within the last 5 years Have the full right to work in the UK (please note we are unable to sponsor visas or accept those with a Graduate visa as candidates will be unable complete the full duration of the programme)
If you're looking to join an organisation that will give you the right opportunities and experience to develop your career, join Tilney Smith and Williamson Tilney Smith & Williamson is the UK's leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, looking after the financial affairs of individuals, families, and businesses for more than a century. We offer a wide range of end-to-end services to meet client needs throughout their life, and at every stage of their business lifecycle. Our trainee schemes are structured training programmes combining practical experience with technical studies, as well as providing numerous opportunities to increase your skill set with internal courses ranging from personal impact and negotiation skills to time management and delivering presentations. What will you be doing? Many businesses need to reassure investors and other stakeholders on their financial performance, even where a full audit isn't necessary, appropriate, or required by law. The team you'll be joining provides wide-reaching financial advisory services to international clients across a number of industries and a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses and family enterprise start-ups to non-profit organisations. As part of our Assurance & Business Services team you could be working directly with managing and financial directors in different working environments at their own offices, checking that numbers stack up with fact. This means providing advice and solutions that really make a difference. You will also have exposure to working with partners gaining invaluable experience and building your confidence with senior members of staff. Many of our audits last just one or two weeks, which means you'll quickly gain exposure to a variety of businesses. You'll also build valuable client experience, developing the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective auditor and trusted business adviser. Alongside your work, you'll receive first-class professional training as you study for the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification, which will enable you to gain a full understanding of the technical aspects of audit and accountancy and additional financial advisory services. As our Trainee your responsibilities will include: Working as part of a team to undertake a variety of audit and accountancy tasks Developing an understanding of our clients and their businesses Keeping seniors and managers fully informed of any issues and problems Becoming familiar with our audit and accounting software Resolving queries whether of an audit or accountancy nature Prioritising tasks whilst monitoring time against budget To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: Committed and motivated to studying towards the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification on a level 7 Apprenticeship Must have or be on course for at least a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) in your top three A-levels (excluding General Studies) GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent) at a minimum of grade 5 What training and development will you receive? Progression within this team is fast, with responsibility from an early stage. By the second year you'll be taking on a more senior role with smaller clients and helping to supervise the new intake of trainees and as your experience grows, you may have opportunities to experience other assignments such as control reviews and due diligence projects.You will also receive internal training from our dedicated learning and development team. Additionally, you will achieve the Level 7 Apprenticeship qualification, developing essential skills sought out in the professional services sector. Here's what our trainees have to say about our Audit trainee programme... "The audit manager will always need to review my work, which could lead to discussions with the manager or other members of the audit team which helps to create a constructive atmosphere for self-development. The audit partner will also need to review my work after the manager which could lead to discussions with the partner too." "The wider range of clients and accounting experience really does improve your overall knowledge and understanding of the profession to help you become a well-rounded accountant by the time you qualify." "Being able to work at a client's office enables you to experience different business cultures, and operational approaches. Learning these whilst on the job can really help you understand where you would like to place yourself in the future." The Tilney Smith & Williamson Group recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all colleagues with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. At Tilney Smith & Williamson we are committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of our work.
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
If you're looking to join an organisation that will give you the right opportunities and experience to develop your career, join Tilney Smith and Williamson Tilney Smith & Williamson is the UK's leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, looking after the financial affairs of individuals, families, and businesses for more than a century. We offer a wide range of end-to-end services to meet client needs throughout their life, and at every stage of their business lifecycle. Our trainee schemes are structured training programmes combining practical experience with technical studies, as well as providing numerous opportunities to increase your skill set with internal courses ranging from personal impact and negotiation skills to time management and delivering presentations. What will you be doing? Many businesses need to reassure investors and other stakeholders on their financial performance, even where a full audit isn't necessary, appropriate, or required by law. The team you'll be joining provides wide-reaching financial advisory services to international clients across a number of industries and a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses and family enterprise start-ups to non-profit organisations. As part of our Assurance & Business Services team you could be working directly with managing and financial directors in different working environments at their own offices, checking that numbers stack up with fact. This means providing advice and solutions that really make a difference. You will also have exposure to working with partners gaining invaluable experience and building your confidence with senior members of staff. Many of our audits last just one or two weeks, which means you'll quickly gain exposure to a variety of businesses. You'll also build valuable client experience, developing the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective auditor and trusted business adviser. Alongside your work, you'll receive first-class professional training as you study for the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification, which will enable you to gain a full understanding of the technical aspects of audit and accountancy and additional financial advisory services. As our Trainee your responsibilities will include: Working as part of a team to undertake a variety of audit and accountancy tasks Developing an understanding of our clients and their businesses Keeping seniors and managers fully informed of any issues and problems Becoming familiar with our audit and accounting software Resolving queries whether of an audit or accountancy nature Prioritising tasks whilst monitoring time against budget To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: Committed and motivated to studying towards the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification on a level 7 Apprenticeship Must have or be on course for at least a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) in your top three A-levels (excluding General Studies) GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent) at a minimum of grade 5 What training and development will you receive? Progression within this team is fast, with responsibility from an early stage. By the second year you'll be taking on a more senior role with smaller clients and helping to supervise the new intake of trainees and as your experience grows, you may have opportunities to experience other assignments such as control reviews and due diligence projects.You will also receive internal training from our dedicated learning and development team. Additionally, you will achieve the Level 7 Apprenticeship qualification, developing essential skills sought out in the professional services sector. Here's what our trainees have to say about our Audit trainee programme... "The audit manager will always need to review my work, which could lead to discussions with the manager or other members of the audit team which helps to create a constructive atmosphere for self-development. The audit partner will also need to review my work after the manager which could lead to discussions with the partner too." "The wider range of clients and accounting experience really does improve your overall knowledge and understanding of the profession to help you become a well-rounded accountant by the time you qualify." "Being able to work at a client's office enables you to experience different business cultures, and operational approaches. Learning these whilst on the job can really help you understand where you would like to place yourself in the future." The Tilney Smith & Williamson Group recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all colleagues with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. At Tilney Smith & Williamson we are committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of our work.
Ricardo Energy & Environment
Manchester, Lancashire
Job Title: Head of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Location: UK flexible Salary - flexible d.o.e. Company Information: Ricardo Energy & Environment (REE) is a global sustainability consultancy, core to Ricardo Group's vision of creating a world fit for the future. Our mission is to solve the world's most pressing energy and environmental challenges. We help governments, regulators, international agencies and the private sector understand the big picture and address some of the world's most complex environmental challenges. We do this through market leading advice, underpinned by unparalleled evidence and policy insights relating to the energy and environmental agendas. Life Cycle Assessment is a core service area for the business which sets us apart from competitors with our cutting edge technical capability deeply routed in policy expertise in certain sectors, particularly transport. LCA will continue to be a key growth area for the business supporting our clients to understand and implement their own sustainability, net zero and decarbonisation plans and aspirations (referencing the range of different titles c-suite gives these activities). Our business consists of a team of over 650 consultants, engineers and scientists with world-leading energy, climate change and environmental expertise complemented by powerful digital and techno-economic capabilities. Our LCA team has grown rapidly over the last 2 years from 3 to 10 staff as part of our wider sustainability team of 60 people. We expect continued strong growth over the coming years. The Sustainable Infrastructure & Operations Business Unit (SI&O BU): The Business Unit's focus is the consultancy services and solutions which support environmental action, with a significant focus on the decarbonisation of power and heat supporting the global net zero and low carbon agendas. Our LCA team supports our clients in their understanding of the challenges they face in decarbonising products and processes and links strongly to our circular economy and carbon management teams. We have delivered a significant number of LCA projects over the last 4 years across a broad range of products and sectors; from automotive to building materials to specific low carbon technologies. We have been very successful at winning repeat business with existing clients. The role reports to the Business Area Head for Sustainability and will work across the breadth of our capabilities within REE. The focus is on technical delivery of our LCA projects, building the capability of the team and winning repeat and new LCA business. We are looking for someone to take advantage of our excellent capability and track record, leveraging it continue the growth trajectory of this team. You will be responsible for identifying, shaping and growing our LCA offering. Supported by a fantastic team of consultants within a strong existing team structure. Position We are seeking an Associate or Technical Director with proven experience in: * Delivering LCA projects * Understanding the impacts of evolving changes in the UK and international environmental sector and its implications and opportunities for LCA * Delivering year-on-on year growth in a consultancy setting. * Working with industry partners and channels to develop new offerings or delivery partnerships * Working with a consultancy team to ensure the quality and consistency of delivery of best in class service to our clients * Working with a wider business development team and leadership team responsible for developing other offerings to support new opportunities across different areas of work This is an exciting opportunity for a professional and consultative technical leader within an innovative and fast paced environmental consultancy business to make a significant impact the environmental agenda. Key accountabilities: * The successful candidate will have a proven track record of technical consultancy delivery in LCA. The candidate will have the ability to understand and explain our capabilities to key decision makers and stakeholders, and develop compelling solutions tailored to their needs. * Overall responsibility for our LCA delivery. * Design and implement a plan to continue the growth of the LCA area. * Establish and maintain existing and new relationships at senior levels / C-Suite within your customer base and internal stakeholders who can support the breadth of delivery our clients need. * Establish internal relationships with consultants across Ricardo working actively together. * Work closely within the Business Area to ensure clear communication of customer requirements and match this to resources and capability to ensure delivery to the highest level. * Contribute to identifying new offerings and market requirements that the business can develop and sell to existing or new customers through established or new channels. * Maintain the Ricardo premium brand and strong track record of delivering customer excellence. * Identify and communicate intelligence on market requirements and opportunities. * Creating profitable customer solutions. * Proactive management of sales funnel and activity for opportunities you and your team are responsible for. Key competencies and experience: Candidates will have a technical or business background with relevant experience covering some or all of these areas: * A detailed knowledge and understanding of LCA. * Experience in working within a consultancy business. * The ability to demonstrate strong pipeline management with strong commercial acumen in order to generate and close business. * Professional business manner and working practice, able to set an example for colleagues. * Capability and willingness to be self-sufficient in prospect generation, with support from the wider team, including marketing to supplement their own activity. * High levels of drive and commitment; a self-starter, problem solver with the ability to turn ideas into reality. * Ability to network successfully within the organisation, to make connections with key resources and experts across the business to achieve their business development objectives. This is a fast-paced and challenging environment offering you the opportunity to make your mark. You will have support from the wider business for your career to develop into a wide range of future opportunities within Ricardo Energy & Environment. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package, a personal development plan, and the opportunity to make a difference in a challenging and rewarding field. * We would consider applicants for this post on a full time or part time basis, with flexible working a given. * The role will demand UK and potentially in the future some international travel. Working here: This is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us through our broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development. We are always keen to hear from people who have driven, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking. Ricardo Energy & Environment has an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Job Title: Head of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Location: UK flexible Salary - flexible d.o.e. Company Information: Ricardo Energy & Environment (REE) is a global sustainability consultancy, core to Ricardo Group's vision of creating a world fit for the future. Our mission is to solve the world's most pressing energy and environmental challenges. We help governments, regulators, international agencies and the private sector understand the big picture and address some of the world's most complex environmental challenges. We do this through market leading advice, underpinned by unparalleled evidence and policy insights relating to the energy and environmental agendas. Life Cycle Assessment is a core service area for the business which sets us apart from competitors with our cutting edge technical capability deeply routed in policy expertise in certain sectors, particularly transport. LCA will continue to be a key growth area for the business supporting our clients to understand and implement their own sustainability, net zero and decarbonisation plans and aspirations (referencing the range of different titles c-suite gives these activities). Our business consists of a team of over 650 consultants, engineers and scientists with world-leading energy, climate change and environmental expertise complemented by powerful digital and techno-economic capabilities. Our LCA team has grown rapidly over the last 2 years from 3 to 10 staff as part of our wider sustainability team of 60 people. We expect continued strong growth over the coming years. The Sustainable Infrastructure & Operations Business Unit (SI&O BU): The Business Unit's focus is the consultancy services and solutions which support environmental action, with a significant focus on the decarbonisation of power and heat supporting the global net zero and low carbon agendas. Our LCA team supports our clients in their understanding of the challenges they face in decarbonising products and processes and links strongly to our circular economy and carbon management teams. We have delivered a significant number of LCA projects over the last 4 years across a broad range of products and sectors; from automotive to building materials to specific low carbon technologies. We have been very successful at winning repeat business with existing clients. The role reports to the Business Area Head for Sustainability and will work across the breadth of our capabilities within REE. The focus is on technical delivery of our LCA projects, building the capability of the team and winning repeat and new LCA business. We are looking for someone to take advantage of our excellent capability and track record, leveraging it continue the growth trajectory of this team. You will be responsible for identifying, shaping and growing our LCA offering. Supported by a fantastic team of consultants within a strong existing team structure. Position We are seeking an Associate or Technical Director with proven experience in: * Delivering LCA projects * Understanding the impacts of evolving changes in the UK and international environmental sector and its implications and opportunities for LCA * Delivering year-on-on year growth in a consultancy setting. * Working with industry partners and channels to develop new offerings or delivery partnerships * Working with a consultancy team to ensure the quality and consistency of delivery of best in class service to our clients * Working with a wider business development team and leadership team responsible for developing other offerings to support new opportunities across different areas of work This is an exciting opportunity for a professional and consultative technical leader within an innovative and fast paced environmental consultancy business to make a significant impact the environmental agenda. Key accountabilities: * The successful candidate will have a proven track record of technical consultancy delivery in LCA. The candidate will have the ability to understand and explain our capabilities to key decision makers and stakeholders, and develop compelling solutions tailored to their needs. * Overall responsibility for our LCA delivery. * Design and implement a plan to continue the growth of the LCA area. * Establish and maintain existing and new relationships at senior levels / C-Suite within your customer base and internal stakeholders who can support the breadth of delivery our clients need. * Establish internal relationships with consultants across Ricardo working actively together. * Work closely within the Business Area to ensure clear communication of customer requirements and match this to resources and capability to ensure delivery to the highest level. * Contribute to identifying new offerings and market requirements that the business can develop and sell to existing or new customers through established or new channels. * Maintain the Ricardo premium brand and strong track record of delivering customer excellence. * Identify and communicate intelligence on market requirements and opportunities. * Creating profitable customer solutions. * Proactive management of sales funnel and activity for opportunities you and your team are responsible for. Key competencies and experience: Candidates will have a technical or business background with relevant experience covering some or all of these areas: * A detailed knowledge and understanding of LCA. * Experience in working within a consultancy business. * The ability to demonstrate strong pipeline management with strong commercial acumen in order to generate and close business. * Professional business manner and working practice, able to set an example for colleagues. * Capability and willingness to be self-sufficient in prospect generation, with support from the wider team, including marketing to supplement their own activity. * High levels of drive and commitment; a self-starter, problem solver with the ability to turn ideas into reality. * Ability to network successfully within the organisation, to make connections with key resources and experts across the business to achieve their business development objectives. This is a fast-paced and challenging environment offering you the opportunity to make your mark. You will have support from the wider business for your career to develop into a wide range of future opportunities within Ricardo Energy & Environment. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package, a personal development plan, and the opportunity to make a difference in a challenging and rewarding field. * We would consider applicants for this post on a full time or part time basis, with flexible working a given. * The role will demand UK and potentially in the future some international travel. Working here: This is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us through our broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development. We are always keen to hear from people who have driven, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking. Ricardo Energy & Environment has an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.
Ricardo Energy & Environment
Manchester, Lancashire
Do you want to work for a leading international sustainability consultancy in a growing team? Ricardo Energy & Environment (REE) is a leading sustainability consultancy combining energy, climate change, environmental and chemical risk expertise with strong IT and economics capability. Operating across the world, we work in partnership with our customers to help transform the way they work, empowering business leaders with award winning consultancy advice. With unrivalled sector insight and a reputation for producing innovative solutions, we offer a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work. Our company vision is to create a more sustainable world for the future, which is the driver behind everything we do as a business. To deliver our vision, over the last 10 years, we have delivered projects that have shaped UK and international government policy to align with achieving net zero carbon emissions, reduced operational costs across the public and private sector through decarbonisation and delivered strategies for large scale carbon reduction in multiple industrial sectors. Our reputation for innovation, passion and integrity in the work we deliver means we are recognised as an organisation that provides high quality advice to our clients. We know we bring about positive sustainable change and are looking for someone equally driven to deliver our vision. Our business consists of a team of over 650 consultants, engineers and scientists with world-leading energy, climate change and environmental expertise complemented by powerful digital and techno-economic capabilities. Our Sustainability team has grown rapidly over the last year from 36 to 55 staff and we expect continued strong growth over the coming years. Purpose: The success we are having as a business means there are significant opportunities to expand our services and delivery, so we are seeking to recruit a highly experienced consultant at Associate Director or Technical Director level to lead, expand and develop our net zero, energy and carbon management strategy work working across the breadth of our capabilities within REE. We require an individual to lead and direct a range of projects to help organisations tackle their scope 3 emissions. The role will have a mix of delivery and business development activities, subject to the experience of the successful candidate. Sitting in our established Sustainability business area, part of a 200 person strong 'Sustainable Infrastructure & Operations' business unit and the 650 person Ricardo Energy & Environment division, you will be an expert in identifying and engaging with sustainability professionals at Director and Board level across the private and public sectors, working with them to deliver the range of sustainability and carbon management services we offer. We are looking for someone to take advantage of our excellent capability and track record, leveraging it to drive the growth trajectory of this team. You will be responsible for identifying, shaping and growing our net zero, energy and carbon management strategy and scope 3 offerings. You will be supported by a fantastic team of consultants within a strong existing team structure. Your ability to identify and develop opportunities which will raise the profile of the team and the services we provide is important, as is the ability to hold strategic conversations at a senior level; assess needs and develop technical propositions and take the clients on their sustainability journey. As a result, you will most likely be working in a consultancy environment, possibly with experience working within a public or private sector organisation, a FTSE250 company or a local authority and you'll be well networked in the sustainability arena. This is an exciting opportunity to really help to drive our business forward, building on an already highly successful delivery team. We are looking for a professional and consultative individual looking to enhance their skills further within a rewarding and fast paced environmental consultancy business with the opportunity for excellent career growth. Key accountabilities: Within a collaborative and supportive team of consultants, you will be responsible for winning and delivering projects (mainly with clients in the private sector) on energy and carbon management, net zero, supply chain improvements and reducing scope 3 emissions. Client liaison, project management and technical delivery will be required from initial client engagement through to provision of final reports. To assist our team, the successful candidate will: • Be capable of taking a lead on, directing and delivering existing and new net zero, energy and carbon management projects. • Understanding the impacts of evolving changes in the UK and international environmental sector and its implications and opportunities for the team. • Delivering year-on-on year growth in a consultancy setting. • Working with industry partners and channels to develop new offerings or delivery partnerships. • Working with a consultancy team to ensure the quality and consistency of delivery of best in class service to our clients to maintain Ricardo's premium brand. • Working with a wider business development team and leadership team responsible for developing other offerings to support new opportunities across different areas of work. Key competencies and experience You will have a technical or business background with relevant experience covering some or all of these areas: • Have a proven track record of technical consultancy delivery in energy and carbon management, net zero, supply chain improvements and reducing scope 3 emissions. • Have practical career experience and be able to demonstrate relevant technical capability, effective project direction and management, and excellent communication skills. • Have a higher education qualification (Bachelor's Degree) in an environmental or engineering discipline, or otherwise to have a good track record working in an environmental role, so that you can demonstrate your knowledge. • Ideally have experience of working in the consultancy sector, or organisational responsibility for the outputs from contracted consultants, to demonstrate that you have the necessary commercial awareness. We are also interested to talk to candidates currently performing environmental roles directly within industry especially where they have a strong commercial awareness. • Demonstrate technical expertise across the following areas: o Energy and carbon management planning and strategy o Net Zero strategy development and associated Science Based Targets o Carbon accounting, compliance, and measurement techniques and calculation methods for scopes 1 and 2 and CR reporting software, including in-depth understanding of scope 3 emissions sources and how to mitigate them o Carbon footprinting, verification and assurance o Carbon data analysis and modelling • Knowledge of sustainability reporting would be advantageous (e.g. CDP, GRI, SECR FTSE4Good etc.) • Regulatory compliance - knowledge of both current and future environmental and energy related legislation. • Experience of identifying and developing business opportunities is desirable. • You will need to hold a Full UK Driving licence for this position. Skills and behaviours: • Analytical skills with ability to identify, develop and implement solutions. • Excellent writing skills to communicate clearly and without errors - accuracy and attention to detail are vital. • Strong client and stakeholder communication skills e.g. influencing, negotiation, presentation and relationship management skills. • Project direction skills that demonstrate ability to manage and account for time spent, and to deliver work on time and budget. • Team working and leadership and ability to coordinate and prioritise activities to ensure delivery of agreed targets. • Ability to work autonomously and proactively. • High level of computer literacy, including familiarity with the full Microsoft Office software suite and potentially industry analysis tools. • A flexible approach - able to see where help is needed and support colleagues as necessary. • Be comfortable juggling a variety of tasks in a sometimes fast-paced operational environment. • High levels of drive and commitment; a self-starter, problem solver with the ability to turn ideas into reality. In our sustainability team we really enjoy the great work we do, so we will be looking for someone with a similar attitude - enthusiastic, committed, responsible, open and reliable. Working here: This is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us through our broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development. We are always keen to hear from people who have driven, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking. Ricardo Energy & Environment has an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Do you want to work for a leading international sustainability consultancy in a growing team? Ricardo Energy & Environment (REE) is a leading sustainability consultancy combining energy, climate change, environmental and chemical risk expertise with strong IT and economics capability. Operating across the world, we work in partnership with our customers to help transform the way they work, empowering business leaders with award winning consultancy advice. With unrivalled sector insight and a reputation for producing innovative solutions, we offer a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work. Our company vision is to create a more sustainable world for the future, which is the driver behind everything we do as a business. To deliver our vision, over the last 10 years, we have delivered projects that have shaped UK and international government policy to align with achieving net zero carbon emissions, reduced operational costs across the public and private sector through decarbonisation and delivered strategies for large scale carbon reduction in multiple industrial sectors. Our reputation for innovation, passion and integrity in the work we deliver means we are recognised as an organisation that provides high quality advice to our clients. We know we bring about positive sustainable change and are looking for someone equally driven to deliver our vision. Our business consists of a team of over 650 consultants, engineers and scientists with world-leading energy, climate change and environmental expertise complemented by powerful digital and techno-economic capabilities. Our Sustainability team has grown rapidly over the last year from 36 to 55 staff and we expect continued strong growth over the coming years. Purpose: The success we are having as a business means there are significant opportunities to expand our services and delivery, so we are seeking to recruit a highly experienced consultant at Associate Director or Technical Director level to lead, expand and develop our net zero, energy and carbon management strategy work working across the breadth of our capabilities within REE. We require an individual to lead and direct a range of projects to help organisations tackle their scope 3 emissions. The role will have a mix of delivery and business development activities, subject to the experience of the successful candidate. Sitting in our established Sustainability business area, part of a 200 person strong 'Sustainable Infrastructure & Operations' business unit and the 650 person Ricardo Energy & Environment division, you will be an expert in identifying and engaging with sustainability professionals at Director and Board level across the private and public sectors, working with them to deliver the range of sustainability and carbon management services we offer. We are looking for someone to take advantage of our excellent capability and track record, leveraging it to drive the growth trajectory of this team. You will be responsible for identifying, shaping and growing our net zero, energy and carbon management strategy and scope 3 offerings. You will be supported by a fantastic team of consultants within a strong existing team structure. Your ability to identify and develop opportunities which will raise the profile of the team and the services we provide is important, as is the ability to hold strategic conversations at a senior level; assess needs and develop technical propositions and take the clients on their sustainability journey. As a result, you will most likely be working in a consultancy environment, possibly with experience working within a public or private sector organisation, a FTSE250 company or a local authority and you'll be well networked in the sustainability arena. This is an exciting opportunity to really help to drive our business forward, building on an already highly successful delivery team. We are looking for a professional and consultative individual looking to enhance their skills further within a rewarding and fast paced environmental consultancy business with the opportunity for excellent career growth. Key accountabilities: Within a collaborative and supportive team of consultants, you will be responsible for winning and delivering projects (mainly with clients in the private sector) on energy and carbon management, net zero, supply chain improvements and reducing scope 3 emissions. Client liaison, project management and technical delivery will be required from initial client engagement through to provision of final reports. To assist our team, the successful candidate will: • Be capable of taking a lead on, directing and delivering existing and new net zero, energy and carbon management projects. • Understanding the impacts of evolving changes in the UK and international environmental sector and its implications and opportunities for the team. • Delivering year-on-on year growth in a consultancy setting. • Working with industry partners and channels to develop new offerings or delivery partnerships. • Working with a consultancy team to ensure the quality and consistency of delivery of best in class service to our clients to maintain Ricardo's premium brand. • Working with a wider business development team and leadership team responsible for developing other offerings to support new opportunities across different areas of work. Key competencies and experience You will have a technical or business background with relevant experience covering some or all of these areas: • Have a proven track record of technical consultancy delivery in energy and carbon management, net zero, supply chain improvements and reducing scope 3 emissions. • Have practical career experience and be able to demonstrate relevant technical capability, effective project direction and management, and excellent communication skills. • Have a higher education qualification (Bachelor's Degree) in an environmental or engineering discipline, or otherwise to have a good track record working in an environmental role, so that you can demonstrate your knowledge. • Ideally have experience of working in the consultancy sector, or organisational responsibility for the outputs from contracted consultants, to demonstrate that you have the necessary commercial awareness. We are also interested to talk to candidates currently performing environmental roles directly within industry especially where they have a strong commercial awareness. • Demonstrate technical expertise across the following areas: o Energy and carbon management planning and strategy o Net Zero strategy development and associated Science Based Targets o Carbon accounting, compliance, and measurement techniques and calculation methods for scopes 1 and 2 and CR reporting software, including in-depth understanding of scope 3 emissions sources and how to mitigate them o Carbon footprinting, verification and assurance o Carbon data analysis and modelling • Knowledge of sustainability reporting would be advantageous (e.g. CDP, GRI, SECR FTSE4Good etc.) • Regulatory compliance - knowledge of both current and future environmental and energy related legislation. • Experience of identifying and developing business opportunities is desirable. • You will need to hold a Full UK Driving licence for this position. Skills and behaviours: • Analytical skills with ability to identify, develop and implement solutions. • Excellent writing skills to communicate clearly and without errors - accuracy and attention to detail are vital. • Strong client and stakeholder communication skills e.g. influencing, negotiation, presentation and relationship management skills. • Project direction skills that demonstrate ability to manage and account for time spent, and to deliver work on time and budget. • Team working and leadership and ability to coordinate and prioritise activities to ensure delivery of agreed targets. • Ability to work autonomously and proactively. • High level of computer literacy, including familiarity with the full Microsoft Office software suite and potentially industry analysis tools. • A flexible approach - able to see where help is needed and support colleagues as necessary. • Be comfortable juggling a variety of tasks in a sometimes fast-paced operational environment. • High levels of drive and commitment; a self-starter, problem solver with the ability to turn ideas into reality. In our sustainability team we really enjoy the great work we do, so we will be looking for someone with a similar attitude - enthusiastic, committed, responsible, open and reliable. Working here: This is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us through our broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development. We are always keen to hear from people who have driven, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking. Ricardo Energy & Environment has an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.
Ricardo Energy & Environment
Manchester, Lancashire
Do you want to work for a leading international sustainability consultancy in a growing team? Ricardo Energy & Environment (REE) is a leading sustainability consultancy combining energy, climate change, environmental and chemical risk expertise with strong IT and economics capability. Operating across the world, we work in partnership with our customers to help transform the way they work, empowering business leaders with award winning consultancy advice. With unrivalled sector insight and a reputation for producing innovative solutions, we offer a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work. Our company vision is to create a more sustainable world for the future, which is the driver behind everything we do as a business. To deliver our vision, over the last 10 years, we have delivered projects that have shaped UK and international government policy to align with achieving net zero carbon emissions, reduced operational costs across the public and private sector through decarbonisation and delivered strategies for large scale carbon reduction in multiple industrial sectors. Our reputation for innovation, passion and integrity in the work we deliver means we are recognised as an organisation that provides high quality advice to our clients. We know we bring about positive sustainable change and are looking for someone equally driven to deliver our vision. Our business consists of a team of over 650 consultants, engineers and scientists with world-leading energy, climate change and environmental expertise complemented by powerful digital and techno-economic capabilities. Our Sustainability team has grown rapidly over the last year from 36 to 55 staff and we expect continued strong growth over the coming years. Purpose: The success we are having as a business means there are significant opportunities to expand our services and delivery, so we are seeking to recruit a highly experienced consultant at Associate Director or Technical Director level to lead, expand and develop our sustainability strategies and reporting/disclosure solutions for our clients. Our unrivalled technical excellence provides clients with greater confidence in decision making and business planning and contributes to global sustainability goals. The role will have a mix of delivery and business development activities, subject to the experience of the successful candidate. Sitting in our established Sustainability business area, part of a 200 person strong 'Sustainable Infrastructure & Operations' business unit and the 650 person Ricardo Energy & Environment division, you will be an expert in identifying and engaging with sustainability professionals across the private and public sectors, working with them to deliver a range of sustainability and carbon services we offer. Your ability to identify and develop opportunities which will raise the profile of the team and the services we provide is important as is the ability to hold strategic conversations at a senior level; assess needs and develop technical propositions and take the clients on their sustainability journey. As a result, you will most likely be working in a consultancy environment, possibly with some in house experience, and you'll be well networked in the sustainability arena. We are looking for someone to take advantage of our excellent capability and track record, leveraging it to drive the growth trajectory of our sustainability strategy and reporting/disclosure work. You will be responsible for identifying, shaping and growing our sustainability strategy and reporting/disclosure offerings. You will be supported by a fantastic team of consultants within a strong existing team structure. This is an exciting opportunity to really help to drive our business forward, building on an already highly successful delivery team. We are looking for a professional and consultative individual looking to enhance their skills further within a rewarding and fast paced environmental consultancy business with the opportunity for excellent career growth. Key accountabilities: Within a collaborative and supportive team of consultants, you will be responsible for winning and delivering projects (mainly with clients in the private sector) on sustainability strategy and reporting and on wider energy and carbon management initiatives. Client liaison, project management and technical delivery will be required from initial client engagement through to provision of final reports. To assist our team, the successful candidate will: • Be capable of taking a lead on, directing and delivering existing and new sustainability strategy and reporting/disclosure projects. • Understanding the impacts of evolving changes in the UK and international environmental sector and its implications and opportunities for the team. • Delivering year-on-on year growth in a consultancy setting. • Working with industry partners and channels to develop new offerings or delivery partnerships. • Working with a consultancy team to ensure the quality and consistency of delivery of best in class service to our clients to maintain Ricardo's premium brand. • Working with a wider business development team and leadership team responsible for developing other offerings to support new opportunities across different areas of work. Key competencies and experience You will have a technical or business background with relevant experience covering some or all of these areas: • Have a proven track record of technical consultancy delivery in sustainability strategy and reporting/disclosure. • Have practical career experience and be able to demonstrate relevant technical capability, effective project management and excellent communication skills. • Have a higher education qualification (Bachelor's Degree) in an environmental or engineering discipline, or otherwise to have a good track record working in an environmental role, so that you can demonstrate your knowledge. • Ideally have experience of working in the consultancy sector, to demonstrate that you have the necessary commercial awareness, but we are also interested to talk to candidates currently performing environmental roles directly within industry especially where they have a strong commercial awareness. • Able to help clients develop and execute strategies to enhance their reporting against sustainability-related reporting and disclosure frameworks / voluntary standards and ratings and rankings in particular: GRI, TCFD, FTSE4Good and CDP. • Demonstrate technical expertise across the following areas: o Sustainability strategy development and processes. o Materiality assessment and gap analysis • Be able to advise clients on the current and upcoming trends and developments shaping the sustainability / non-financial disclosure landscape - and the organisations driving this agenda (across NGOs, IGOs, ESG ratings and rankings agencies etc.) • Have a deep understanding of the links between climate change, business risk and value creation. • Have experience of risk analysis and an understanding of TCFD guidance and/or corporate risk reporting and scenario planning experience would be advantageous. • Have experience of identifying and developing business opportunities is desirable. • Need to hold a Full UK Driving licence for this position. Skills and behaviours: • Analytical skills with ability to identify, develop and implement solutions. • Excellent writing skills to communicate clearly and without errors - accuracy and attention to detail are vital. • Strong client and stakeholder communication skills e.g. influencing, negotiation, presentation and relationship management skills. • Project management skills that demonstrate ability to manage and account for time spent, and to deliver work on time and budget. • Team working and leadership and ability to coordinate and prioritise activities to ensure delivery of agreed targets. • Assisting with the development of sustainability thought leadership, our external profile and also with clients. • High levels of drive and commitment; a self-starter, problem solver with the ability to turn ideas into reality. • Assisting with mentoring others to support the growth of the Sustainability business area. • High level of computer literacy, including familiarity with the full Microsoft Office software suite and potentially industry analysis tools. • A flexible approach - able to see where help is needed and support colleagues as necessary. • Be comfortable juggling a variety of tasks in a sometimes fast-paced operational environment. In our sustainability team we really enjoy the great work we do, so we will be looking for someone with a similar attitude - enthusiastic, committed, responsible, open and reliable. Working here: This is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us through our broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development. We are always keen to hear from people who have driven, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking. Ricardo Energy & Environment has an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch..... click apply for full job details
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Do you want to work for a leading international sustainability consultancy in a growing team? Ricardo Energy & Environment (REE) is a leading sustainability consultancy combining energy, climate change, environmental and chemical risk expertise with strong IT and economics capability. Operating across the world, we work in partnership with our customers to help transform the way they work, empowering business leaders with award winning consultancy advice. With unrivalled sector insight and a reputation for producing innovative solutions, we offer a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work. Our company vision is to create a more sustainable world for the future, which is the driver behind everything we do as a business. To deliver our vision, over the last 10 years, we have delivered projects that have shaped UK and international government policy to align with achieving net zero carbon emissions, reduced operational costs across the public and private sector through decarbonisation and delivered strategies for large scale carbon reduction in multiple industrial sectors. Our reputation for innovation, passion and integrity in the work we deliver means we are recognised as an organisation that provides high quality advice to our clients. We know we bring about positive sustainable change and are looking for someone equally driven to deliver our vision. Our business consists of a team of over 650 consultants, engineers and scientists with world-leading energy, climate change and environmental expertise complemented by powerful digital and techno-economic capabilities. Our Sustainability team has grown rapidly over the last year from 36 to 55 staff and we expect continued strong growth over the coming years. Purpose: The success we are having as a business means there are significant opportunities to expand our services and delivery, so we are seeking to recruit a highly experienced consultant at Associate Director or Technical Director level to lead, expand and develop our sustainability strategies and reporting/disclosure solutions for our clients. Our unrivalled technical excellence provides clients with greater confidence in decision making and business planning and contributes to global sustainability goals. The role will have a mix of delivery and business development activities, subject to the experience of the successful candidate. Sitting in our established Sustainability business area, part of a 200 person strong 'Sustainable Infrastructure & Operations' business unit and the 650 person Ricardo Energy & Environment division, you will be an expert in identifying and engaging with sustainability professionals across the private and public sectors, working with them to deliver a range of sustainability and carbon services we offer. Your ability to identify and develop opportunities which will raise the profile of the team and the services we provide is important as is the ability to hold strategic conversations at a senior level; assess needs and develop technical propositions and take the clients on their sustainability journey. As a result, you will most likely be working in a consultancy environment, possibly with some in house experience, and you'll be well networked in the sustainability arena. We are looking for someone to take advantage of our excellent capability and track record, leveraging it to drive the growth trajectory of our sustainability strategy and reporting/disclosure work. You will be responsible for identifying, shaping and growing our sustainability strategy and reporting/disclosure offerings. You will be supported by a fantastic team of consultants within a strong existing team structure. This is an exciting opportunity to really help to drive our business forward, building on an already highly successful delivery team. We are looking for a professional and consultative individual looking to enhance their skills further within a rewarding and fast paced environmental consultancy business with the opportunity for excellent career growth. Key accountabilities: Within a collaborative and supportive team of consultants, you will be responsible for winning and delivering projects (mainly with clients in the private sector) on sustainability strategy and reporting and on wider energy and carbon management initiatives. Client liaison, project management and technical delivery will be required from initial client engagement through to provision of final reports. To assist our team, the successful candidate will: • Be capable of taking a lead on, directing and delivering existing and new sustainability strategy and reporting/disclosure projects. • Understanding the impacts of evolving changes in the UK and international environmental sector and its implications and opportunities for the team. • Delivering year-on-on year growth in a consultancy setting. • Working with industry partners and channels to develop new offerings or delivery partnerships. • Working with a consultancy team to ensure the quality and consistency of delivery of best in class service to our clients to maintain Ricardo's premium brand. • Working with a wider business development team and leadership team responsible for developing other offerings to support new opportunities across different areas of work. Key competencies and experience You will have a technical or business background with relevant experience covering some or all of these areas: • Have a proven track record of technical consultancy delivery in sustainability strategy and reporting/disclosure. • Have practical career experience and be able to demonstrate relevant technical capability, effective project management and excellent communication skills. • Have a higher education qualification (Bachelor's Degree) in an environmental or engineering discipline, or otherwise to have a good track record working in an environmental role, so that you can demonstrate your knowledge. • Ideally have experience of working in the consultancy sector, to demonstrate that you have the necessary commercial awareness, but we are also interested to talk to candidates currently performing environmental roles directly within industry especially where they have a strong commercial awareness. • Able to help clients develop and execute strategies to enhance their reporting against sustainability-related reporting and disclosure frameworks / voluntary standards and ratings and rankings in particular: GRI, TCFD, FTSE4Good and CDP. • Demonstrate technical expertise across the following areas: o Sustainability strategy development and processes. o Materiality assessment and gap analysis • Be able to advise clients on the current and upcoming trends and developments shaping the sustainability / non-financial disclosure landscape - and the organisations driving this agenda (across NGOs, IGOs, ESG ratings and rankings agencies etc.) • Have a deep understanding of the links between climate change, business risk and value creation. • Have experience of risk analysis and an understanding of TCFD guidance and/or corporate risk reporting and scenario planning experience would be advantageous. • Have experience of identifying and developing business opportunities is desirable. • Need to hold a Full UK Driving licence for this position. Skills and behaviours: • Analytical skills with ability to identify, develop and implement solutions. • Excellent writing skills to communicate clearly and without errors - accuracy and attention to detail are vital. • Strong client and stakeholder communication skills e.g. influencing, negotiation, presentation and relationship management skills. • Project management skills that demonstrate ability to manage and account for time spent, and to deliver work on time and budget. • Team working and leadership and ability to coordinate and prioritise activities to ensure delivery of agreed targets. • Assisting with the development of sustainability thought leadership, our external profile and also with clients. • High levels of drive and commitment; a self-starter, problem solver with the ability to turn ideas into reality. • Assisting with mentoring others to support the growth of the Sustainability business area. • High level of computer literacy, including familiarity with the full Microsoft Office software suite and potentially industry analysis tools. • A flexible approach - able to see where help is needed and support colleagues as necessary. • Be comfortable juggling a variety of tasks in a sometimes fast-paced operational environment. In our sustainability team we really enjoy the great work we do, so we will be looking for someone with a similar attitude - enthusiastic, committed, responsible, open and reliable. Working here: This is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with the opportunity to make a difference. You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with us through our broad range of projects, mentoring opportunities and a personalised approach to your learning and development. We are always keen to hear from people who have driven, ambition and a flair for innovative thinking. Ricardo Energy & Environment has an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. Our People are important to us and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, carers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch..... click apply for full job details