Closing date for applications is: 26 February 2025 ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected. We welcome applications from candidates who meet some but not all of the criteria listed below. We're currently looking for a D365 F&O Functional Consultant on a full time, permanent basis. This position sits within our IT Team. We have offices in both Glasgow and London and will consider any UK based candidate. We can offer both hybrid and remote working options. The Dynamics Functional Consultant is a subject matter expert within the Enterprise Services Platform CoE team with specific responsibility for maturing, growth, governance, and control across the Microsoft D365 capabilities. The Dynamics Functional Consultant will work closely with the D365 Business Systems Functional Analysts to shape and define change based on their collaborative working with IT, Transformation, and business functions to provide technical excellence and guidance across a range of programme and business as usual initiatives. The Role Reporting to the D365 Business Systems Lead, this role will: Oversee the technical translation of and alignment to IT strategic direction for Dynamics 365 F&O Manage the development of Dynamics 365 and management of business relationships to deliver key service improvement activities in line with project and business as usual activities Oversee the development of Dynamics 365 in support of organisation's strategy, change and financial plans Look after the development of Dynamics 365 to enable the successful delivery of ACCA's Digital Transformation and IT's target operating model Manage the development of Dynamics 365 capability(s) for the IT directorate Oversee Dynamics 365 through the application of best practise and industry standards including Microsoft Well Architected Framework, security controls and global data residency legislation, whilst nurturing and supporting our business during their transition to the technology from legacy services Act as a Dynamics 365 subject matter expert and advocate for IT across the organisation Ensure that the Dynamics 365 practice(s) develops continuously so that the right tools, methods, and skills are in place to support business outcomes and provide a consistent level of service to the organisation. The Person Experience and knowledge of the accountancy profession A strong background leading Dynamics 365 delivery, configuration and ongoing management working across business functions and vendors Knowledge and experience of working in organisations undergoing significant transformation Experience of software ERP implementation methodologies A background in working across IT towers and business departments to gather requirements and deliver service improvements Knowledge of other key ACCA technologies e.g. Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, Mulesoft, Adobe AEM Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of detailed technical concepts and to apply this understanding to everyday business problems Strong influencing skills with both internal staff and external stakeholders with the ability to provide clear and non-technical advice/interpretation of complex information Stakeholder management and reporting up to CoE Manager and director level Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think laterally and conceptually. Our Benefits We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and so have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include private healthcare, life assurance and income protection as well as a fantastic defined contribution pension scheme. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool called Nudge, to our employees. Our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefit plan to suit your needs, you can choose to add a number of benefits including extra holidays, PMI family cover, cycle to work, Travel and Gym loans and more! You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site and wellbeing centre platform. We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Closing date for applications is: 26 February 2025 ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected. We welcome applications from candidates who meet some but not all of the criteria listed below. We're currently looking for a D365 F&O Functional Consultant on a full time, permanent basis. This position sits within our IT Team. We have offices in both Glasgow and London and will consider any UK based candidate. We can offer both hybrid and remote working options. The Dynamics Functional Consultant is a subject matter expert within the Enterprise Services Platform CoE team with specific responsibility for maturing, growth, governance, and control across the Microsoft D365 capabilities. The Dynamics Functional Consultant will work closely with the D365 Business Systems Functional Analysts to shape and define change based on their collaborative working with IT, Transformation, and business functions to provide technical excellence and guidance across a range of programme and business as usual initiatives. The Role Reporting to the D365 Business Systems Lead, this role will: Oversee the technical translation of and alignment to IT strategic direction for Dynamics 365 F&O Manage the development of Dynamics 365 and management of business relationships to deliver key service improvement activities in line with project and business as usual activities Oversee the development of Dynamics 365 in support of organisation's strategy, change and financial plans Look after the development of Dynamics 365 to enable the successful delivery of ACCA's Digital Transformation and IT's target operating model Manage the development of Dynamics 365 capability(s) for the IT directorate Oversee Dynamics 365 through the application of best practise and industry standards including Microsoft Well Architected Framework, security controls and global data residency legislation, whilst nurturing and supporting our business during their transition to the technology from legacy services Act as a Dynamics 365 subject matter expert and advocate for IT across the organisation Ensure that the Dynamics 365 practice(s) develops continuously so that the right tools, methods, and skills are in place to support business outcomes and provide a consistent level of service to the organisation. The Person Experience and knowledge of the accountancy profession A strong background leading Dynamics 365 delivery, configuration and ongoing management working across business functions and vendors Knowledge and experience of working in organisations undergoing significant transformation Experience of software ERP implementation methodologies A background in working across IT towers and business departments to gather requirements and deliver service improvements Knowledge of other key ACCA technologies e.g. Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, Mulesoft, Adobe AEM Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of detailed technical concepts and to apply this understanding to everyday business problems Strong influencing skills with both internal staff and external stakeholders with the ability to provide clear and non-technical advice/interpretation of complex information Stakeholder management and reporting up to CoE Manager and director level Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think laterally and conceptually. Our Benefits We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and so have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include private healthcare, life assurance and income protection as well as a fantastic defined contribution pension scheme. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool called Nudge, to our employees. Our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefit plan to suit your needs, you can choose to add a number of benefits including extra holidays, PMI family cover, cycle to work, Travel and Gym loans and more! You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site and wellbeing centre platform. We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.
Role: Associate Director Civil Engineer Type: Hybrid (3:2), Permanent, Full Time Location: Farringdon, London. £70,000 - £85,000 We're looking for an Associate Director Civil Engineer in Farringdon, London! Benefits Include: Flexible/Hybrid Working (3:2) Discretionary Bonus Private healthcare Pension scheme Do you have a Civil Design Engineering background? Are you looking to work on high-profile projects that you can be proud of? Would you like to work for a company that prioritises high quality engineering, their staff and work life balance? The Company: They are an international, architecturally led multi-disciplinary consultancy that can offer you exposure to projects at the cutting edge of the industry, both in UK and internationally in regions such as the Middle East and the African continent. The offices are modern and well thought out, with place for leisure, socialising, a café, and a uniquely appealing open plan, yet cosy aesthetic. The fantastic appeal of the working environment is exceeded only by their team of friendly, supportive and highly qualified professional engineers, who thrive on the excellent quality of their work and a job well done, rather than meeting corporate commercial demands. They have an illustrious reputation in the industry and with approx. 1000 staff in offices across the UK and abroad, they are looking to expand organically. You will join a Civils team in London of 16 engineers which is continuing to grow. They operate flexibly on a 3-2 hybrid basis, 9-5, with work life balance as a key priority at every turn. The team is also very sociable offering regular events, BBQ's, quizzes and more. The Role: The current pipeline includes an interesting mix of public sector education, healthcare and residential, but also includes flagship master planning projects abroad in the Middle East and Ethiopia! To help tackle their exciting pipeline of projects, they are looking for an Associate Civil Engineer. You will be responsible for providing guidance, mentorship and upskilling, client liaison and of course, producing and approving outstanding quality drainage designs for developments. Requirements: An independent understanding of the UK development infrastructure environment gained through experience at a consultancy. Experienced in the design of detailed drainage and SuDS, highways, earthworks and external levels. Knowledgeable in the use of Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage for above. I look forward to hearing from any suitable candidates interested in this role. Will Herman Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Role: Associate Director Civil Engineer Type: Hybrid (3:2), Permanent, Full Time Location: Farringdon, London. £70,000 - £85,000 We're looking for an Associate Director Civil Engineer in Farringdon, London! Benefits Include: Flexible/Hybrid Working (3:2) Discretionary Bonus Private healthcare Pension scheme Do you have a Civil Design Engineering background? Are you looking to work on high-profile projects that you can be proud of? Would you like to work for a company that prioritises high quality engineering, their staff and work life balance? The Company: They are an international, architecturally led multi-disciplinary consultancy that can offer you exposure to projects at the cutting edge of the industry, both in UK and internationally in regions such as the Middle East and the African continent. The offices are modern and well thought out, with place for leisure, socialising, a café, and a uniquely appealing open plan, yet cosy aesthetic. The fantastic appeal of the working environment is exceeded only by their team of friendly, supportive and highly qualified professional engineers, who thrive on the excellent quality of their work and a job well done, rather than meeting corporate commercial demands. They have an illustrious reputation in the industry and with approx. 1000 staff in offices across the UK and abroad, they are looking to expand organically. You will join a Civils team in London of 16 engineers which is continuing to grow. They operate flexibly on a 3-2 hybrid basis, 9-5, with work life balance as a key priority at every turn. The team is also very sociable offering regular events, BBQ's, quizzes and more. The Role: The current pipeline includes an interesting mix of public sector education, healthcare and residential, but also includes flagship master planning projects abroad in the Middle East and Ethiopia! To help tackle their exciting pipeline of projects, they are looking for an Associate Civil Engineer. You will be responsible for providing guidance, mentorship and upskilling, client liaison and of course, producing and approving outstanding quality drainage designs for developments. Requirements: An independent understanding of the UK development infrastructure environment gained through experience at a consultancy. Experienced in the design of detailed drainage and SuDS, highways, earthworks and external levels. Knowledgeable in the use of Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage for above. I look forward to hearing from any suitable candidates interested in this role. Will Herman Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Role Description The AI Safety Institute research unit is looking for exceptionally motivated and talented Research Scientists and Research Engineers to work in the Societal impacts team. Societal Impacts Societal Impacts is a multidisciplinary team that studies how advanced AI models can impact people and society. Core research topics include the use of AI for assisting with criminal activities, undermining trust in information, jeopardising psychological wellbeing, or for malicious social engineering. We are interested in both immediate and medium-term risks. In this role, you'll join a strongly collaborative technical research team led by the Societal Impacts Research Director, Professor Christopher Summerfield. You will receive mentorship, training, and opportunities for development. You'll also regularly interact with our highly talented and experienced staff across the Institute (including alumni from Anthropic, DeepMind, OpenAI and ML professors from Oxford and Cambridge), as well as other partners across government. In addition to Junior roles, Senior, Staff and Principal RE positions are available for candidates with the required seniority and experience. Person Specification Successful candidates will work with other researchers to design and run studies that answer important questions about the effect AI will have on society. For example, can AI effectively change people's political and social views? Research Scientists/Engineers have scope to use a range of research methodologies and drive the strategy of the team. This is a multidisciplinary team and we look for people with a diversity of backgrounds. We are especially excited about candidates with experience of research in one or more of these areas: Computational social science Machine learning (research engineer / research scientist) Data Science, especially including Natural Language Processing Advanced statistical modelling and experimental design. Required Skills and Experience We select based on skills and experience regarding the following areas: Writing production quality code Writing code efficiently, especially using Python Demonstrable interest in the societal impacts of AI Experimental design Demonstrable experience running research experiments involving AI models and/or human participants Strong quantitative skills Data analytics Data science methods Frontier model architecture knowledge Frontier model training knowledge Model evaluations knowledge AI safety research knowledge Research problem selection Research science Verbal communication Teamwork Interpersonal skills Desired Skills and Experience Written communication Published work related to cognitive, social or political social science. A specialization in a particular field of social or political science, economics, cognitive science, criminology, security studies, AI safety, or another relevant field. Front-end software engineering skills to build UI for studies with human participants. Salary & Benefits We are hiring individuals at all ranges of seniority and experience within the research unit, and this advert allows you to apply for any of the roles within this range. We will discuss and calibrate with you as part of the process. The full range of salaries available is as follows: L3: £65,000 - £75,000 L4: £85,000 - £95,000 L5: £105,000 - £115,000 L6: £125,000 - £135,000 L7: £145,000 There are a range of pension options available which can be found through the Civil Service website. Selection Process In accordance with the Civil Service Commission rules, the following list contains all selection criteria for the interview process.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Role Description The AI Safety Institute research unit is looking for exceptionally motivated and talented Research Scientists and Research Engineers to work in the Societal impacts team. Societal Impacts Societal Impacts is a multidisciplinary team that studies how advanced AI models can impact people and society. Core research topics include the use of AI for assisting with criminal activities, undermining trust in information, jeopardising psychological wellbeing, or for malicious social engineering. We are interested in both immediate and medium-term risks. In this role, you'll join a strongly collaborative technical research team led by the Societal Impacts Research Director, Professor Christopher Summerfield. You will receive mentorship, training, and opportunities for development. You'll also regularly interact with our highly talented and experienced staff across the Institute (including alumni from Anthropic, DeepMind, OpenAI and ML professors from Oxford and Cambridge), as well as other partners across government. In addition to Junior roles, Senior, Staff and Principal RE positions are available for candidates with the required seniority and experience. Person Specification Successful candidates will work with other researchers to design and run studies that answer important questions about the effect AI will have on society. For example, can AI effectively change people's political and social views? Research Scientists/Engineers have scope to use a range of research methodologies and drive the strategy of the team. This is a multidisciplinary team and we look for people with a diversity of backgrounds. We are especially excited about candidates with experience of research in one or more of these areas: Computational social science Machine learning (research engineer / research scientist) Data Science, especially including Natural Language Processing Advanced statistical modelling and experimental design. Required Skills and Experience We select based on skills and experience regarding the following areas: Writing production quality code Writing code efficiently, especially using Python Demonstrable interest in the societal impacts of AI Experimental design Demonstrable experience running research experiments involving AI models and/or human participants Strong quantitative skills Data analytics Data science methods Frontier model architecture knowledge Frontier model training knowledge Model evaluations knowledge AI safety research knowledge Research problem selection Research science Verbal communication Teamwork Interpersonal skills Desired Skills and Experience Written communication Published work related to cognitive, social or political social science. A specialization in a particular field of social or political science, economics, cognitive science, criminology, security studies, AI safety, or another relevant field. Front-end software engineering skills to build UI for studies with human participants. Salary & Benefits We are hiring individuals at all ranges of seniority and experience within the research unit, and this advert allows you to apply for any of the roles within this range. We will discuss and calibrate with you as part of the process. The full range of salaries available is as follows: L3: £65,000 - £75,000 L4: £85,000 - £95,000 L5: £105,000 - £115,000 L6: £125,000 - £135,000 L7: £145,000 There are a range of pension options available which can be found through the Civil Service website. Selection Process In accordance with the Civil Service Commission rules, the following list contains all selection criteria for the interview process.
Autonomous Systems We're focused on extreme risks from autonomous AI systems - those capable of interacting with the real world. To address this, we're advancing the state of the science in risk modeling, incorporating insights from other safety-critical and adversarial domains, while developing our own novel techniques. We're also empirically evaluating these risks - building out one of the world's largest agentic evaluation suites, as well as pushing forward the science of model evaluations, to better understand the risks and predict their materialisation. Role Summary As a research scientist, you'll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including scientists, engineers and domain experts on the risks that we are investigating. Your team is given huge amounts of autonomy to chase research directions & build evaluations that relate to your team's over-arching threat model. This includes coming up with ways of breaking down the space of risks, as well as designing & building ways to evaluate them. All of this is done within an extremely collaborative environment, where everyone does a bit of everything. Some of the areas we focus on include: Research and Development (R&D). Investigating AI systems' potential to conduct research, particularly in sensitive areas. This includes studying AI capabilities in developing dual-use technologies, unconventional weapons, and accelerating AI and hardware (GPU) development. Self-replication. Researching the potential for AI systems to autonomously replicate themselves across networks and studying their ability to establish persistence. Human influence. Assessing AI models' capacity to manipulate, persuade, or coerce individuals and groups. This covers techniques for general human influence, key individual manipulation, social fabric alteration, and the accumulation of social and political power. Dangerous resource acquisition. Examining AI models' ability to navigate restricted or illegal domains for acquiring resources or services. This encompasses research into general acquisition of dual-use resources, circumvention of embargoes and acquisition of human assets. Deceptive alignment. Evaluating AI systems' potential to display deceptive behaviours. This includes research into AI's ability to misrepresent its capabilities, conceal its true objectives, and strategically behave in ways that may not align with its actual goals or knowledge. You'll receive coaching from your manager and mentorship from the research directors at AISI (including Geoffrey Irving and Yarin Gal). You will also regularly interact with world-famous researchers and other incredible staff (including alumni from DeepMind, OpenAI and ML professors from Oxford and Cambridge). We have a very strong learning & development culture to support this, including Friday afternoons devoted to deep reading and various weekly paper reading groups. Person Specification You may be a good fit if you have some of the following skills, experience and attitudes: Experience working within a research team that has delivered multiple exceptional scientific breakthroughs, in deep learning (or a related field). We're looking for evidence of an exceptional ability to drive progress. Comprehensive understanding of large language models (e.g. GPT-4). This includes both a broad understanding of the literature, as well as hands-on experience with things like pre-training or fine tuning LLMs. Strong track-record of academic excellence (e.g. multiple spotlight papers at top-tier conferences). Improving scientific standards and rigour, through things like mentorship & feedback. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience working with world-class multi-disciplinary teams, including both scientists and engineers (e.g. in a top-3 lab). Acting as a bar raiser for interviews. Salary & Benefits We are hiring individuals at all ranges of seniority and experience within the research unit, and this advert allows you to apply for any of the roles within this range. We will discuss and calibrate with you as part of the process. The full range of salaries available is as follows: L3: £65,000 - £75,000 L4: £85,000 - £95,000 L5: £105,000 - £115,000 L6: £125,000 - £135,000 L7: £145,000 There are a range of pension options available which can be found through the Civil Service website. Selection Process In accordance with the Civil Service Commission rules, the following list contains all selection criteria for the interview process. Required Experience We select based on skills and experience regarding the following areas: Research problem selection Research science Writing code efficiently Python Frontier model architecture knowledge Frontier model training knowledge Model evaluations knowledge AI safety research knowledge Written communication Verbal communication Teamwork Interpersonal skills Tackle challenging problems Learn through coaching Desired Experience We additionally may factor in experience with any of the areas that our work-streams specialise in: Autonomous systems Cyber security Chemistry or Biology Safeguards Safety Cases Societal Impacts
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Autonomous Systems We're focused on extreme risks from autonomous AI systems - those capable of interacting with the real world. To address this, we're advancing the state of the science in risk modeling, incorporating insights from other safety-critical and adversarial domains, while developing our own novel techniques. We're also empirically evaluating these risks - building out one of the world's largest agentic evaluation suites, as well as pushing forward the science of model evaluations, to better understand the risks and predict their materialisation. Role Summary As a research scientist, you'll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including scientists, engineers and domain experts on the risks that we are investigating. Your team is given huge amounts of autonomy to chase research directions & build evaluations that relate to your team's over-arching threat model. This includes coming up with ways of breaking down the space of risks, as well as designing & building ways to evaluate them. All of this is done within an extremely collaborative environment, where everyone does a bit of everything. Some of the areas we focus on include: Research and Development (R&D). Investigating AI systems' potential to conduct research, particularly in sensitive areas. This includes studying AI capabilities in developing dual-use technologies, unconventional weapons, and accelerating AI and hardware (GPU) development. Self-replication. Researching the potential for AI systems to autonomously replicate themselves across networks and studying their ability to establish persistence. Human influence. Assessing AI models' capacity to manipulate, persuade, or coerce individuals and groups. This covers techniques for general human influence, key individual manipulation, social fabric alteration, and the accumulation of social and political power. Dangerous resource acquisition. Examining AI models' ability to navigate restricted or illegal domains for acquiring resources or services. This encompasses research into general acquisition of dual-use resources, circumvention of embargoes and acquisition of human assets. Deceptive alignment. Evaluating AI systems' potential to display deceptive behaviours. This includes research into AI's ability to misrepresent its capabilities, conceal its true objectives, and strategically behave in ways that may not align with its actual goals or knowledge. You'll receive coaching from your manager and mentorship from the research directors at AISI (including Geoffrey Irving and Yarin Gal). You will also regularly interact with world-famous researchers and other incredible staff (including alumni from DeepMind, OpenAI and ML professors from Oxford and Cambridge). We have a very strong learning & development culture to support this, including Friday afternoons devoted to deep reading and various weekly paper reading groups. Person Specification You may be a good fit if you have some of the following skills, experience and attitudes: Experience working within a research team that has delivered multiple exceptional scientific breakthroughs, in deep learning (or a related field). We're looking for evidence of an exceptional ability to drive progress. Comprehensive understanding of large language models (e.g. GPT-4). This includes both a broad understanding of the literature, as well as hands-on experience with things like pre-training or fine tuning LLMs. Strong track-record of academic excellence (e.g. multiple spotlight papers at top-tier conferences). Improving scientific standards and rigour, through things like mentorship & feedback. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience working with world-class multi-disciplinary teams, including both scientists and engineers (e.g. in a top-3 lab). Acting as a bar raiser for interviews. Salary & Benefits We are hiring individuals at all ranges of seniority and experience within the research unit, and this advert allows you to apply for any of the roles within this range. We will discuss and calibrate with you as part of the process. The full range of salaries available is as follows: L3: £65,000 - £75,000 L4: £85,000 - £95,000 L5: £105,000 - £115,000 L6: £125,000 - £135,000 L7: £145,000 There are a range of pension options available which can be found through the Civil Service website. Selection Process In accordance with the Civil Service Commission rules, the following list contains all selection criteria for the interview process. Required Experience We select based on skills and experience regarding the following areas: Research problem selection Research science Writing code efficiently Python Frontier model architecture knowledge Frontier model training knowledge Model evaluations knowledge AI safety research knowledge Written communication Verbal communication Teamwork Interpersonal skills Tackle challenging problems Learn through coaching Desired Experience We additionally may factor in experience with any of the areas that our work-streams specialise in: Autonomous systems Cyber security Chemistry or Biology Safeguards Safety Cases Societal Impacts
Head of IT and Security, Technology and Infrastructure 13 December 2024 LOCATION: Hybrid London, UK Please note, where PRI has an office there is an expectation to work a minimum of 2 days per week About the PRI The PRI is the world's leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. The PRI's three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI's approach to achieving a sustainable financial system. Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practice Convene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative action Harness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change Job Description The Head of IT and Security will be responsible for providing leadership of the IT infrastructure strategy and maturity to the IT operations, bringing your technical experience and expertise to help us build and deliver new capabilities within the infrastructure and security domain. You will be hands on as well as capable of managing technology projects and change management to improve the business process and IT systems. You will be working closely with the wider technology team, stakeholders across all business areas and our suppliers to ensure successful delivery for our internal users and external customers (our members, PRI signatories, and our Academy customers). The Head will report into and work closely with the Director of Technology and Infrastructure to embed the leadership in business partnering, people development, continuous improvement culture, and ideally with experience working for global organisation. Core Responsibilities Team management: Manage a team of IT support and security team to provide high quality support to the business users and signatories Manage staff development and performance to achieve balanced business knowledge through business partnering and participation of knowledge sharing sessions. Champion continuous process improvement culture, embedding best practices and ways of working across the organisation. Drive efficiency through the automation of common/frequent internal processes. Ensure all work is completed within budget and aligned with business planning, while managing costs efficiently to maximize savings. Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the technology operating model and its delivery, including team's business plan and budget. Support the Director of Technology and Infrastructure in set the vision, purpose and culture of the Technology team. Provide regular reporting to the Director of Technology and Infrastructure and Chief of Operations Officer as required. IT infrastructure & operations: Oversee IT Helpdesk and ensure SLAs are in place and tickets managed efficiently. Manage the team to provide effective technical support to the wider business, business with signatories' issues and problem management as required Manage end-user hardware provisioning, updates, security, connectivity and configuration, and ensuring systems administration and maintenance are delivered to expectations (e.g. patching of servers, backup.) Provide 1 st and 2 nd line business applications support as required, e.g. Salesforce, Sage, Data Portal, Reporting Assessment, Collaboration Platform, Academy Learning System Manage resolution of technical problems escalated by the service desk as they arise with the extended technology team or via 3rd party support contracts. Management of 3rd party infrastructure partners ensuring services meet PRI needs in a cost effective manner. Manage the team to provide extended out of office hours support for critical or exceptional situation. Lead on responding to major technical incidents e.g. system outage, service disruption, cybersecurity, data breach, etc. In collaboration with the IT Leadership team, develop a Major Incident Management process, communications and mitigation plans. Act as the main IT lead for BCP and DRP, supporting the team and work closely with the Business Continuity Incident Team until services are back into full operational mode. Projects: Provide technical expertise to the IT team and to business projects to ensure solutions are aligned to our technology roadmap and are secure, supportable and scalable. Manage infrastructure projects and enhancements (e.g. server upgrades, network enhancements, migration to Azure.) Manage other internal IT projects as needed (e.g. technology modernisation, security, operational resilience, ISO/IEC 27001 programme of work). Develop the IT service model, catalogue and the end-to-end ticketing process that enables effective triage resolution e.g. Reporting team, Signatory Experience team Develop the roadmap for end user computing and new ways of working (e.g. productivity enhancements, cooperative collaboration, enhanced ways to communicate) Develop the Infrastructure architecture roadmap that aligns with the Technology and Digital transformation programme with a focus on resilience, scalability and new ways of working. Security and compliance: Support the roadmap for Cybersecurity to update our systems and services to be best in class for passive and active protection, including firewalls, antivirus, threat monitoring, spam/phishing Develop and implement Information Technology and Security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure company's IP are secured, and kept up-to-date Identify risks to systems and the IT infrastructure, creating mitigations and ensuring these are communicated and understood. Manage the development and implementation of the security strategies to achieve the targeted technology resilient and compliancy Ensure regular penetration testing occurs to maintain the security of our data and in support of obtaining and maintaining standards such as ISO/IEC 27001. Ensure that all business and signatory-facing applications, as well as the overall IT environment, adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to data security and privacy. Person Specification Criteria Leadership Skills (including role-modelling positive behaviours, being genuine and vulnerable, driving change and making things happen) and the ability to think strategically and systemically and act for the long-term benefit of the organisation. Well-developed people management skills (including providing feedback & challenge, coaching, and developing individuals) and the experience to build and lead high performing hybrid teams. Strong working experience in IT Operations, infrastructure and security domain such as: Office365, Exchange Online, Intune, Azure Cloud, Azure AD, Windows Server, SQL Technical and security policies, configurations, access management Network security, networking, firewalls, DHCP, VLAN, VPN, Cisco Meraki, Wi-Fi PaaS / IaaS / SaaS / cloud Atlassian Jira, Asana (desirable) Strong working experience in IT and business projects delivery Demonstrable working experience in Crisis Management related to information and cyber-attack, phishing, data breach incidents, including participation in BCP and/or DRP exercise. Experience in developing IT policies and controls, IT and Data Governance, GDPR, SCO2 (desirable) Experience in managing cybersecurity and operational resilience domain, ability to develop risk mitigation plan and onboarding new technologies, services and applications Experience in security applications and tools (SIEM products), sound knowledge of security frameworks e.g. NIST, CIS controls, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Assessment Framework (desirable) Experience with managing suppliers and 3 rd party providers to ensure contractual commitments are met, including negotiating the scope of work, development, enhancement, upgrades. Experience in managing application solutions hosted both on traditional infrastructure and in the cloud is preferable and experience migrating products and services to the cloud is desirable. Excellent communication skills, confidently present and influence senior management to facilitate effective decision making. Excellent networking, relationship management and interpersonal skills and experience of building strong and productive relationships at all levels Very good programme management skills, with experience in delivering complex projects successfully, including directing others that may not be your direct reports. Experience at implementing and working in DevOps is an advantage. In-depth understanding of cloud-native architectures (ideally Azure), microservices, and API's, is highly desirable. Ability to work with minimal supervision, managing work prioritisation with competing priorities and handling conflicts and/or difficult discussion. Ability to embrace and adapt changes, working with limited information and ambiguity in an ecosystem that is rapidly evolving. Demonstrates a commitment to developing others and a growth mindset, actively pursuing continuous profession and personal development. 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Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Head of IT and Security, Technology and Infrastructure 13 December 2024 LOCATION: Hybrid London, UK Please note, where PRI has an office there is an expectation to work a minimum of 2 days per week About the PRI The PRI is the world's leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. The PRI's three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI's approach to achieving a sustainable financial system. Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practice Convene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative action Harness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change Job Description The Head of IT and Security will be responsible for providing leadership of the IT infrastructure strategy and maturity to the IT operations, bringing your technical experience and expertise to help us build and deliver new capabilities within the infrastructure and security domain. You will be hands on as well as capable of managing technology projects and change management to improve the business process and IT systems. You will be working closely with the wider technology team, stakeholders across all business areas and our suppliers to ensure successful delivery for our internal users and external customers (our members, PRI signatories, and our Academy customers). The Head will report into and work closely with the Director of Technology and Infrastructure to embed the leadership in business partnering, people development, continuous improvement culture, and ideally with experience working for global organisation. Core Responsibilities Team management: Manage a team of IT support and security team to provide high quality support to the business users and signatories Manage staff development and performance to achieve balanced business knowledge through business partnering and participation of knowledge sharing sessions. Champion continuous process improvement culture, embedding best practices and ways of working across the organisation. Drive efficiency through the automation of common/frequent internal processes. Ensure all work is completed within budget and aligned with business planning, while managing costs efficiently to maximize savings. Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the technology operating model and its delivery, including team's business plan and budget. Support the Director of Technology and Infrastructure in set the vision, purpose and culture of the Technology team. Provide regular reporting to the Director of Technology and Infrastructure and Chief of Operations Officer as required. IT infrastructure & operations: Oversee IT Helpdesk and ensure SLAs are in place and tickets managed efficiently. Manage the team to provide effective technical support to the wider business, business with signatories' issues and problem management as required Manage end-user hardware provisioning, updates, security, connectivity and configuration, and ensuring systems administration and maintenance are delivered to expectations (e.g. patching of servers, backup.) Provide 1 st and 2 nd line business applications support as required, e.g. Salesforce, Sage, Data Portal, Reporting Assessment, Collaboration Platform, Academy Learning System Manage resolution of technical problems escalated by the service desk as they arise with the extended technology team or via 3rd party support contracts. Management of 3rd party infrastructure partners ensuring services meet PRI needs in a cost effective manner. Manage the team to provide extended out of office hours support for critical or exceptional situation. Lead on responding to major technical incidents e.g. system outage, service disruption, cybersecurity, data breach, etc. In collaboration with the IT Leadership team, develop a Major Incident Management process, communications and mitigation plans. Act as the main IT lead for BCP and DRP, supporting the team and work closely with the Business Continuity Incident Team until services are back into full operational mode. Projects: Provide technical expertise to the IT team and to business projects to ensure solutions are aligned to our technology roadmap and are secure, supportable and scalable. Manage infrastructure projects and enhancements (e.g. server upgrades, network enhancements, migration to Azure.) Manage other internal IT projects as needed (e.g. technology modernisation, security, operational resilience, ISO/IEC 27001 programme of work). Develop the IT service model, catalogue and the end-to-end ticketing process that enables effective triage resolution e.g. Reporting team, Signatory Experience team Develop the roadmap for end user computing and new ways of working (e.g. productivity enhancements, cooperative collaboration, enhanced ways to communicate) Develop the Infrastructure architecture roadmap that aligns with the Technology and Digital transformation programme with a focus on resilience, scalability and new ways of working. Security and compliance: Support the roadmap for Cybersecurity to update our systems and services to be best in class for passive and active protection, including firewalls, antivirus, threat monitoring, spam/phishing Develop and implement Information Technology and Security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure company's IP are secured, and kept up-to-date Identify risks to systems and the IT infrastructure, creating mitigations and ensuring these are communicated and understood. Manage the development and implementation of the security strategies to achieve the targeted technology resilient and compliancy Ensure regular penetration testing occurs to maintain the security of our data and in support of obtaining and maintaining standards such as ISO/IEC 27001. Ensure that all business and signatory-facing applications, as well as the overall IT environment, adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to data security and privacy. Person Specification Criteria Leadership Skills (including role-modelling positive behaviours, being genuine and vulnerable, driving change and making things happen) and the ability to think strategically and systemically and act for the long-term benefit of the organisation. Well-developed people management skills (including providing feedback & challenge, coaching, and developing individuals) and the experience to build and lead high performing hybrid teams. Strong working experience in IT Operations, infrastructure and security domain such as: Office365, Exchange Online, Intune, Azure Cloud, Azure AD, Windows Server, SQL Technical and security policies, configurations, access management Network security, networking, firewalls, DHCP, VLAN, VPN, Cisco Meraki, Wi-Fi PaaS / IaaS / SaaS / cloud Atlassian Jira, Asana (desirable) Strong working experience in IT and business projects delivery Demonstrable working experience in Crisis Management related to information and cyber-attack, phishing, data breach incidents, including participation in BCP and/or DRP exercise. Experience in developing IT policies and controls, IT and Data Governance, GDPR, SCO2 (desirable) Experience in managing cybersecurity and operational resilience domain, ability to develop risk mitigation plan and onboarding new technologies, services and applications Experience in security applications and tools (SIEM products), sound knowledge of security frameworks e.g. NIST, CIS controls, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Assessment Framework (desirable) Experience with managing suppliers and 3 rd party providers to ensure contractual commitments are met, including negotiating the scope of work, development, enhancement, upgrades. Experience in managing application solutions hosted both on traditional infrastructure and in the cloud is preferable and experience migrating products and services to the cloud is desirable. Excellent communication skills, confidently present and influence senior management to facilitate effective decision making. Excellent networking, relationship management and interpersonal skills and experience of building strong and productive relationships at all levels Very good programme management skills, with experience in delivering complex projects successfully, including directing others that may not be your direct reports. Experience at implementing and working in DevOps is an advantage. In-depth understanding of cloud-native architectures (ideally Azure), microservices, and API's, is highly desirable. Ability to work with minimal supervision, managing work prioritisation with competing priorities and handling conflicts and/or difficult discussion. Ability to embrace and adapt changes, working with limited information and ambiguity in an ecosystem that is rapidly evolving. Demonstrates a commitment to developing others and a growth mindset, actively pursuing continuous profession and personal development. A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others . click apply for full job details
Partnership Tax Associate Director Apply Location: London - Baker Street Time Type: Full time Posted On: Posted Yesterday Job Requisition ID: R16393 We'll help you succeed. We are looking for someone who is willing to get involved, and who is keen to learn and develop - the team will support you in gaining new market knowledge, new skills, and new technical expertise to help build your career. At BDO we are proud of our Workable hybrid working framework - we have core team days, and an expectation that team members will be at our Baker Street hub for at least 2 days a week, but otherwise you will have substantial freedom to plan your balance of time in the office and time at home. You will be joining one of the largest Professional Services tax teams in London. We serve a wide variety of clients within the sector, including law firms, consultants, recruiters, architects and property services firms, as well as financial services businesses and private equity firms. We also look after their Partners and Senior Executives. The role provides an exceptional opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their technical, commercial and client relationship skills in a supportive and collaborative environment, working with colleagues who are recognised as experts in the sector. Our client base will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to work on a challenging and varied portfolio, delivering tax reporting, compliance and advisory services both in the UK and internationally. You will have the chance to deal with matters relating to the management of clients operating within the professional services and investment fund management sectors, particularly partnerships/LLPs and their partners, as well as some corporate businesses. Furthermore, you will be able to consider and highlight further opportunities to develop new work. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. Responsibilities Run client relationships - acting as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring the team respond promptly to, as well as anticipate, client requests/needs, and maintaining regular contact with clients. Manage a portfolio of clients, running the client service team to deliver tax compliance and advisory services. Develop your own network of contacts internally and externally, supporting your own career development and the growth of our business. Deal with interesting and varied tax issues, with support from partners and directors. Actively participate in the management of the group. Be responsible for coaching and developing junior members of staff. Act as a liaison between the client and other specialist service groups within BDO, both in the UK and internationally. Requirements Qualified ACA/CTA (or equivalent) with demonstrable post-qualified experience. Experience in a corporate and/or partnership tax compliance and advisory role, ideally including experience of dealing with professional partnerships. Significant involvement in and ability to deal with interesting and challenging tax advisory projects. Some involvement in business development activities with new and/or existing clients. Experience of dealing with client senior management. Self-motivated with excellent communication. Experience of managing junior staff. A commitment to technical and personal development, with the drive and ambition to progress and fulfil your full potential. About Us BDO UK provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing services. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. Our partners and staff are specialists in their fields and have a proactive, flexible approach to helping clients overcoming the challenges they face. We aim to be as innovative and entrepreneurial as our clients. Our approach and expertise are what help us deliver exceptional client service. 95% of our clients would recommend us. We operate from 17 locations across the UK, covering all major business centres. We employ 8,000 people who are encouraged to bring their best selves to work; taking responsibility for their work and their relationships with clients. All our people share core values that underpin both our culture and the value that we bring to our clients. Our values are also reflected in continued focus on ESG. Our firm is distinctive and we want to preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us both successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities. BDO LLP is a key member of the BDO global network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms. The firms have representation in 164 countries, with 111,300 people working out of over 1,803 offices worldwide. That's BDO and we are proud to be part of it. Being part of an integrated network of firms across the world provides us with myriad opportunities for success.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Partnership Tax Associate Director Apply Location: London - Baker Street Time Type: Full time Posted On: Posted Yesterday Job Requisition ID: R16393 We'll help you succeed. We are looking for someone who is willing to get involved, and who is keen to learn and develop - the team will support you in gaining new market knowledge, new skills, and new technical expertise to help build your career. At BDO we are proud of our Workable hybrid working framework - we have core team days, and an expectation that team members will be at our Baker Street hub for at least 2 days a week, but otherwise you will have substantial freedom to plan your balance of time in the office and time at home. You will be joining one of the largest Professional Services tax teams in London. We serve a wide variety of clients within the sector, including law firms, consultants, recruiters, architects and property services firms, as well as financial services businesses and private equity firms. We also look after their Partners and Senior Executives. The role provides an exceptional opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their technical, commercial and client relationship skills in a supportive and collaborative environment, working with colleagues who are recognised as experts in the sector. Our client base will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to work on a challenging and varied portfolio, delivering tax reporting, compliance and advisory services both in the UK and internationally. You will have the chance to deal with matters relating to the management of clients operating within the professional services and investment fund management sectors, particularly partnerships/LLPs and their partners, as well as some corporate businesses. Furthermore, you will be able to consider and highlight further opportunities to develop new work. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. Responsibilities Run client relationships - acting as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring the team respond promptly to, as well as anticipate, client requests/needs, and maintaining regular contact with clients. Manage a portfolio of clients, running the client service team to deliver tax compliance and advisory services. Develop your own network of contacts internally and externally, supporting your own career development and the growth of our business. Deal with interesting and varied tax issues, with support from partners and directors. Actively participate in the management of the group. Be responsible for coaching and developing junior members of staff. Act as a liaison between the client and other specialist service groups within BDO, both in the UK and internationally. Requirements Qualified ACA/CTA (or equivalent) with demonstrable post-qualified experience. Experience in a corporate and/or partnership tax compliance and advisory role, ideally including experience of dealing with professional partnerships. Significant involvement in and ability to deal with interesting and challenging tax advisory projects. Some involvement in business development activities with new and/or existing clients. Experience of dealing with client senior management. Self-motivated with excellent communication. Experience of managing junior staff. A commitment to technical and personal development, with the drive and ambition to progress and fulfil your full potential. About Us BDO UK provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing services. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. Our partners and staff are specialists in their fields and have a proactive, flexible approach to helping clients overcoming the challenges they face. We aim to be as innovative and entrepreneurial as our clients. Our approach and expertise are what help us deliver exceptional client service. 95% of our clients would recommend us. We operate from 17 locations across the UK, covering all major business centres. We employ 8,000 people who are encouraged to bring their best selves to work; taking responsibility for their work and their relationships with clients. All our people share core values that underpin both our culture and the value that we bring to our clients. Our values are also reflected in continued focus on ESG. Our firm is distinctive and we want to preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us both successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities. BDO LLP is a key member of the BDO global network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms. The firms have representation in 164 countries, with 111,300 people working out of over 1,803 offices worldwide. That's BDO and we are proud to be part of it. Being part of an integrated network of firms across the world provides us with myriad opportunities for success.
LOCATION: Walsingham House, 35 Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AH REPORTING TO: Secretary General WORKING WITH: Secretary General, Members of the Senior Leadership Team, Members of the Marine Department, and Other members of the ICS Secretariat as required. National and regional shipowner associations, IMO Secretariat, heads of delegations and representatives of IMO Member States, IGOs and NGOs. ABOUT ICS: The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is a not-for-profit London-based trade association for shipowners and operators, representing the world's national shipowner associations and over 80% of the world's merchant fleet. Established in 1921, its purpose is to ensure the development, promotion and application of best practices throughout the shipping industry, encompassing issues of maritime affairs, shipping policy and technical matters, including ship construction, operation, safety and management. ICS is also the leading industry body promoting sustainable and equitable decarbonisation of the industry. JOB SUMMARY: The Principal Director - Marine reports directly to the ICS Secretary General and acts as Head of the Marine Department. The Principal Director - Marine is a member of the ICS Senior Leadership Team. Responsible for the overall operations of the Marine Department, including prioritisation, coordination, and delivery of all ICS marine activities and objectives in line with members' expectations. Develops ICS policy on technical, operational, security and environmental issues in coordination with the Secretary General, relevant ICS committees and members of the marine department leading respective subject briefs. Acts as ICS Accredited Representative to IMO and ICS Head of Delegation. Represents ICS at other external meetings as necessary. JOB CONTENT: As a member of the SLT: Develops, implements and reviews the ICS strategy; monitors ICS performance; makes high level decisions affecting the direction of the organisation. Represents the Marine Department at the ICS Board meetings and AGM. Acts as ICS accredited representative to the IMO. Manages the Marine Department, provides leadership, support and direction to the members of the Marine department. Appraises staff performance and development needs. Heads ICS representation at the IMO, acts as the focal point for discussions with other heads of delegations including member state Permanent Representatives, makes interventions as necessary, coordinates staff activities at all meetings, develops/reviews meeting briefs and submissions. Leads ICS subject briefs as identified and assigned. Leads ICS cooperation in industry related activities. Represents ICS at external meetings and conferences related to marine activities. Horizon scanning for new marine work items for the benefit of ICS members. Reviews the agendas, meeting notes and minutes for ICS technical committees, developing industry positions on technical, operational and environmental issues affecting ships. Promotes status and/or influence of ICS through membership of external industry bodies as appropriate. Identification and development of new publications, management of revisions, reviewing for quality and drafting as appropriate, along with support of other commercial activities as appropriate. General support as needed to all departments/members of staff outside the Marine Department & ensuring appropriate coordination with other departments by Marine Department staff. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent marine technical and operational knowledge through a combination of education, qualification and practical experience. Educated to degree or equivalent professional level, ideally within a maritime environment such as Master Mariner, Chartered Engineer or Naval Architecture. Ability to effectively manage a department and its people. Knowledge of and ability to develop and apply quality management principles. Senior management experience in the marine industry. Excellent communication skills in English, with attention to accuracy and detail. Logical, analytical thinking, process driven. Ability to explain complex arguments concisely but comprehensibly. Sound public communication skills, with a willingness to present arguments at intergovernmental meetings, public meetings, industry committees, etc. Good general knowledge (and interest) in politics and international affairs. Ability to grasp and understand a wide range of political, commercial and technical issues quickly. Ability to be diplomatic when explaining positions. Familiarity with SOLAS, MARPOL and other IMO regulations. Familiarity with departmental budgeting & cost control. Comfortable with statistics. Willingness to work flexibly. Willingness to travel abroad. Proficient using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word. To Apply Please send your CV and a Two-Page Cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the job to by Friday, 23 August 2024 .Interviews will be held in London on Monday 9 September 2024. Please demonstrate in your cover letter that you have the right to work in the UK.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
LOCATION: Walsingham House, 35 Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AH REPORTING TO: Secretary General WORKING WITH: Secretary General, Members of the Senior Leadership Team, Members of the Marine Department, and Other members of the ICS Secretariat as required. National and regional shipowner associations, IMO Secretariat, heads of delegations and representatives of IMO Member States, IGOs and NGOs. ABOUT ICS: The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is a not-for-profit London-based trade association for shipowners and operators, representing the world's national shipowner associations and over 80% of the world's merchant fleet. Established in 1921, its purpose is to ensure the development, promotion and application of best practices throughout the shipping industry, encompassing issues of maritime affairs, shipping policy and technical matters, including ship construction, operation, safety and management. ICS is also the leading industry body promoting sustainable and equitable decarbonisation of the industry. JOB SUMMARY: The Principal Director - Marine reports directly to the ICS Secretary General and acts as Head of the Marine Department. The Principal Director - Marine is a member of the ICS Senior Leadership Team. Responsible for the overall operations of the Marine Department, including prioritisation, coordination, and delivery of all ICS marine activities and objectives in line with members' expectations. Develops ICS policy on technical, operational, security and environmental issues in coordination with the Secretary General, relevant ICS committees and members of the marine department leading respective subject briefs. Acts as ICS Accredited Representative to IMO and ICS Head of Delegation. Represents ICS at other external meetings as necessary. JOB CONTENT: As a member of the SLT: Develops, implements and reviews the ICS strategy; monitors ICS performance; makes high level decisions affecting the direction of the organisation. Represents the Marine Department at the ICS Board meetings and AGM. Acts as ICS accredited representative to the IMO. Manages the Marine Department, provides leadership, support and direction to the members of the Marine department. Appraises staff performance and development needs. Heads ICS representation at the IMO, acts as the focal point for discussions with other heads of delegations including member state Permanent Representatives, makes interventions as necessary, coordinates staff activities at all meetings, develops/reviews meeting briefs and submissions. Leads ICS subject briefs as identified and assigned. Leads ICS cooperation in industry related activities. Represents ICS at external meetings and conferences related to marine activities. Horizon scanning for new marine work items for the benefit of ICS members. Reviews the agendas, meeting notes and minutes for ICS technical committees, developing industry positions on technical, operational and environmental issues affecting ships. Promotes status and/or influence of ICS through membership of external industry bodies as appropriate. Identification and development of new publications, management of revisions, reviewing for quality and drafting as appropriate, along with support of other commercial activities as appropriate. General support as needed to all departments/members of staff outside the Marine Department & ensuring appropriate coordination with other departments by Marine Department staff. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent marine technical and operational knowledge through a combination of education, qualification and practical experience. Educated to degree or equivalent professional level, ideally within a maritime environment such as Master Mariner, Chartered Engineer or Naval Architecture. Ability to effectively manage a department and its people. Knowledge of and ability to develop and apply quality management principles. Senior management experience in the marine industry. Excellent communication skills in English, with attention to accuracy and detail. Logical, analytical thinking, process driven. Ability to explain complex arguments concisely but comprehensibly. Sound public communication skills, with a willingness to present arguments at intergovernmental meetings, public meetings, industry committees, etc. Good general knowledge (and interest) in politics and international affairs. Ability to grasp and understand a wide range of political, commercial and technical issues quickly. Ability to be diplomatic when explaining positions. Familiarity with SOLAS, MARPOL and other IMO regulations. Familiarity with departmental budgeting & cost control. Comfortable with statistics. Willingness to work flexibly. Willingness to travel abroad. Proficient using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word. To Apply Please send your CV and a Two-Page Cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the job to by Friday, 23 August 2024 .Interviews will be held in London on Monday 9 September 2024. Please demonstrate in your cover letter that you have the right to work in the UK.
The Science of Evaluations Team AISI's Science of Evaluations team will conduct applied and foundational research focused on two areas at the core of our mission: (i) measuring existing frontier AI system capabilities and (ii) predicting the capabilities of a system before running an evaluation. Measurement of Capabilities: The goal is to develop and apply rigorous scientific techniques for the measurement of frontier AI system capabilities, so they are accurate, robust, and useful in decision making. This is a nascent area of research which supports one of AISI's core products: conducting tests of frontier AI systems and feeding back results, insights, and recommendations to model developers and policy makers. The team will be an independent voice on the quality of our testing reports and the limitations of our evaluations. You will collaborate closely with researchers and engineers from the workstreams who develop and run our evaluations, getting into the details of their key strengths and weaknesses, proposing improvements, and developing techniques to get the most out of our results. The key challenge is increasing the confidence in our claims about system capabilities, based on solid evidence and analysis. Directions we are exploring include: Running internal red teaming of testing exercises and adversarial collaborations with the evaluations teams, and developing "sanity checks" to ensure the claims made in our reports are as strong as possible. Example checks could include: performance as a function of context length, auditing areas with surprising model performance, checking for soft refusal performance issues, and efficient comparisons of system performance between pre-deployment and post-deployment testing. Running in-depth analyses of evaluations results to understand successes and failures and using these insights to create best practices for testing exercises. Developing our approach to uncertainty quantification and significance testing, increasing statistical power (given time and token constraints). Developing methods for inferring model capabilities across given domains from task or benchmark success rates, and assigning confidence levels to claims about capabilities. Predictive Evaluations: The goal is to develop approaches to estimate the capabilities of frontier AI systems on tasks or benchmarks, before they are run. Ideally, we would be able to do this at some point early in the training process of a new model, using information about the architecture, dataset, or training compute. This research aims to provide us with advance warning of models reaching a particular level of capability, where additional safety mitigations may need to be put in place. This work is complementary to both safety cases -an AISI foundational research effort-and AISI's general evaluations work. This topic is currently an area of active research, and we believe it is poised to develop rapidly. We are particularly interested in developing predictive evaluations for complex, long-horizon agent tasks, since we believe this will be the most important type of evaluation as AI capabilities advance. You will help develop this field of research, both by direct technical work and via collaborations with external experts, partner organizations, and policy makers. Across both focus areas, there will be significant scope to contribute to the overall vision and strategy of the science of evaluations team as an early hire. You'll receive coaching from your manager and mentorship from the research directors at AISI (including Geoffrey Irving and Yarin Gal), and work closely with talented Policy / Strategy leads and Research Engineers and Research Scientists. Responsibilities This role offers the opportunity to progress deep technical work at the frontier of AI safety and governance. Your work will include: Running internal red teaming of testing exercises and adversarial collaborations with the evaluations teams, and developing "sanity checks" to ensure the claims made in our reports are as strong as possible. Conducting in-depth analysis of evaluations methodology and results, diagnosing possible sources of uncertainty or bias, to improve our confidence in estimates of AI system capabilities. Improving the statistical analysis of evaluations results (e.g. model selection, hypothesis testing, significance testing, uncertainty quantification). Developing and implementing internal best-practices and protocols for evaluations and testing exercises. Staying well informed of the details and strengths and weaknesses of evaluations across domains in AISI and the state of the art in frontier AI evaluations research more broadly. Conducting research on predictive evaluations using the latest techniques from the published literature on AISI's internal evaluations, as well as conducting novel research to improve these techniques. Writing and editing scientific reports and other materials aimed at diverse audiences, focusing on synthesizing empirical results and recommendations to key decision-makers, ensuring high standards in clarity, precision, and style. Person Specification To set you up for success, we are looking for some of the following skills, experience and attitudes, but we are flexible in shaping the role to your background and expertise. Experience working within a world-leading team in machine learning or a related field (e.g. multiple first author publications at top-tier conferences). Strong track record of academic excellence (e.g. PhD in a technical field and/or spotlight papers at top-tier conferences). Comprehensive understanding of large language models (e.g. GPT-4). This includes both a broad understanding of the literature, hands-on experience with designing and running evaluations, scaling laws, fine-tuning, scaffolding, prompting. Broad experience in empirical research methodologies, potentially in fields outside of machine learning, and statistical analysis (T-shaped: some deep knowledge, lots of shallow knowledge, in e.g. experimental design, A/B testing, Bayesian inference, model selection, hypothesis testing, significance testing). Deeply care about methodological and statistical rigor, balanced with pragmatism, and willingness to get into the weeds. Experience with data visualization and presentation. Proven track record of excellent scientific writing and communication, with the ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and synthesize scientific results into compelling narratives. Motivated to conduct technical research with an emphasis on direct policy impact rather than exploring novel ideas. Have a sense of mission, urgency, and responsibility for success, demonstrating problem-solving abilities and preparedness to acquire any missing knowledge necessary to get the job done. Ability to work autonomously and in a self-directed way with high agency, thriving in a constantly changing environment and a steadily growing team. Bring your own voice and experience but also an eagerness to support your colleagues together with a willingness to do whatever is necessary for the team's success. Salary & Benefits We are hiring individuals at all ranges of seniority and experience within the research unit, and this advert allows you to apply for any of the roles within this range. We will discuss and calibrate with you as part of the process. The full range of salaries available is as follows: L4: £85,000 - £95,000 L5: £105,000 - £115,000 L6: £125,000 - £135,000 L7: £145,000 The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including: A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours. Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme , with an average employer contribution of 27%. A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30. An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue. Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts. The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period. Selection Process In accordance with the Civil Service Commission rules, the following list contains all selection criteria for the interview process. The interview process may vary candidate to candidate, however, you should expect a typical process to include some technical proficiency tests, discussions with a cross-section of our team at AISI (including non-technical staff), conversations with your workstream lead. The process will culminate in a conversation with members of the senior team here at AISI. Candidates should expect to go through some or all of the following stages once an application has been submitted: Initial interview Technical take home test Second interview and review of take home test Third interview Final interview with members of the senior team Required Experience We select based on skills and experience regarding the following areas: . click apply for full job details
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
The Science of Evaluations Team AISI's Science of Evaluations team will conduct applied and foundational research focused on two areas at the core of our mission: (i) measuring existing frontier AI system capabilities and (ii) predicting the capabilities of a system before running an evaluation. Measurement of Capabilities: The goal is to develop and apply rigorous scientific techniques for the measurement of frontier AI system capabilities, so they are accurate, robust, and useful in decision making. This is a nascent area of research which supports one of AISI's core products: conducting tests of frontier AI systems and feeding back results, insights, and recommendations to model developers and policy makers. The team will be an independent voice on the quality of our testing reports and the limitations of our evaluations. You will collaborate closely with researchers and engineers from the workstreams who develop and run our evaluations, getting into the details of their key strengths and weaknesses, proposing improvements, and developing techniques to get the most out of our results. The key challenge is increasing the confidence in our claims about system capabilities, based on solid evidence and analysis. Directions we are exploring include: Running internal red teaming of testing exercises and adversarial collaborations with the evaluations teams, and developing "sanity checks" to ensure the claims made in our reports are as strong as possible. Example checks could include: performance as a function of context length, auditing areas with surprising model performance, checking for soft refusal performance issues, and efficient comparisons of system performance between pre-deployment and post-deployment testing. Running in-depth analyses of evaluations results to understand successes and failures and using these insights to create best practices for testing exercises. Developing our approach to uncertainty quantification and significance testing, increasing statistical power (given time and token constraints). Developing methods for inferring model capabilities across given domains from task or benchmark success rates, and assigning confidence levels to claims about capabilities. Predictive Evaluations: The goal is to develop approaches to estimate the capabilities of frontier AI systems on tasks or benchmarks, before they are run. Ideally, we would be able to do this at some point early in the training process of a new model, using information about the architecture, dataset, or training compute. This research aims to provide us with advance warning of models reaching a particular level of capability, where additional safety mitigations may need to be put in place. This work is complementary to both safety cases -an AISI foundational research effort-and AISI's general evaluations work. This topic is currently an area of active research, and we believe it is poised to develop rapidly. We are particularly interested in developing predictive evaluations for complex, long-horizon agent tasks, since we believe this will be the most important type of evaluation as AI capabilities advance. You will help develop this field of research, both by direct technical work and via collaborations with external experts, partner organizations, and policy makers. Across both focus areas, there will be significant scope to contribute to the overall vision and strategy of the science of evaluations team as an early hire. You'll receive coaching from your manager and mentorship from the research directors at AISI (including Geoffrey Irving and Yarin Gal), and work closely with talented Policy / Strategy leads and Research Engineers and Research Scientists. Responsibilities This role offers the opportunity to progress deep technical work at the frontier of AI safety and governance. Your work will include: Running internal red teaming of testing exercises and adversarial collaborations with the evaluations teams, and developing "sanity checks" to ensure the claims made in our reports are as strong as possible. Conducting in-depth analysis of evaluations methodology and results, diagnosing possible sources of uncertainty or bias, to improve our confidence in estimates of AI system capabilities. Improving the statistical analysis of evaluations results (e.g. model selection, hypothesis testing, significance testing, uncertainty quantification). Developing and implementing internal best-practices and protocols for evaluations and testing exercises. Staying well informed of the details and strengths and weaknesses of evaluations across domains in AISI and the state of the art in frontier AI evaluations research more broadly. Conducting research on predictive evaluations using the latest techniques from the published literature on AISI's internal evaluations, as well as conducting novel research to improve these techniques. Writing and editing scientific reports and other materials aimed at diverse audiences, focusing on synthesizing empirical results and recommendations to key decision-makers, ensuring high standards in clarity, precision, and style. Person Specification To set you up for success, we are looking for some of the following skills, experience and attitudes, but we are flexible in shaping the role to your background and expertise. Experience working within a world-leading team in machine learning or a related field (e.g. multiple first author publications at top-tier conferences). Strong track record of academic excellence (e.g. PhD in a technical field and/or spotlight papers at top-tier conferences). Comprehensive understanding of large language models (e.g. GPT-4). This includes both a broad understanding of the literature, hands-on experience with designing and running evaluations, scaling laws, fine-tuning, scaffolding, prompting. Broad experience in empirical research methodologies, potentially in fields outside of machine learning, and statistical analysis (T-shaped: some deep knowledge, lots of shallow knowledge, in e.g. experimental design, A/B testing, Bayesian inference, model selection, hypothesis testing, significance testing). Deeply care about methodological and statistical rigor, balanced with pragmatism, and willingness to get into the weeds. Experience with data visualization and presentation. Proven track record of excellent scientific writing and communication, with the ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and synthesize scientific results into compelling narratives. Motivated to conduct technical research with an emphasis on direct policy impact rather than exploring novel ideas. Have a sense of mission, urgency, and responsibility for success, demonstrating problem-solving abilities and preparedness to acquire any missing knowledge necessary to get the job done. Ability to work autonomously and in a self-directed way with high agency, thriving in a constantly changing environment and a steadily growing team. Bring your own voice and experience but also an eagerness to support your colleagues together with a willingness to do whatever is necessary for the team's success. Salary & Benefits We are hiring individuals at all ranges of seniority and experience within the research unit, and this advert allows you to apply for any of the roles within this range. We will discuss and calibrate with you as part of the process. The full range of salaries available is as follows: L4: £85,000 - £95,000 L5: £105,000 - £115,000 L6: £125,000 - £135,000 L7: £145,000 The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including: A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours. Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme , with an average employer contribution of 27%. A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30. An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue. Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts. The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period. Selection Process In accordance with the Civil Service Commission rules, the following list contains all selection criteria for the interview process. The interview process may vary candidate to candidate, however, you should expect a typical process to include some technical proficiency tests, discussions with a cross-section of our team at AISI (including non-technical staff), conversations with your workstream lead. The process will culminate in a conversation with members of the senior team here at AISI. Candidates should expect to go through some or all of the following stages once an application has been submitted: Initial interview Technical take home test Second interview and review of take home test Third interview Final interview with members of the senior team Required Experience We select based on skills and experience regarding the following areas: . click apply for full job details
Are you a driven Business Development Executive looking to make an impact? Our client, a leading name in premium washroom solutions, is seeking a passionate individual to join their dynamic team based in Stafford. This role offers the chance to contribute to the growth and success of a company renowned for its innovative washroom projects. The Role: As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial role in expanding the company's pipeline for future projects. Duties include: Make outbound calls to architects to introduce new and existing products Schedule CPD presentations and appointments for external representatives Collaborate with marketing to reach new architect practices Report successes and metrics to the Product & Specifications Director Follow up on web leads and samples to ensure excellent service Maintain a clean and updated database The Candidate: The ideal Business Development Executive will possess the following: Previous experience in sales, telephone, or customer service roles Persistent, results-oriented, and adaptable Proficient in handling customer rejection Experience with CRM systems Strong time management and self-discipline Experience in a KPI-driven environment Ability to prioritise workloads and work well in a team Some experience or knowledge of the construction sector would be good The Package: The Business Development Executive position offers an attractive package: Annual salary of 30,000 - 34,000 Yearly bonus of 2,000 - 3,000 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays and Christmas break Standard working hours: 08:00 AM to 16:30 PM, Monday to Friday Our client is a vibrant and innovative company, recognised as a leader in premium washroom solutions in London. They pride themselves on building strong relationships with clients and suppliers, and they are committed to delivering exceptional service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values growth and innovation. If you are an enthusiastic Business Development Executive ready to embrace new challenges and contribute to a leading company in the washroom solutions sector, this role is perfect for you. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact. If you have experience or interest in roles such as Internal Sales Executive, Account Manager, Telemarketer, Business Development Manager, Client Relationship Manager, or Sales Representative, this Business Development Executive position could be a great fit for you. IND SLS Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Are you a driven Business Development Executive looking to make an impact? Our client, a leading name in premium washroom solutions, is seeking a passionate individual to join their dynamic team based in Stafford. This role offers the chance to contribute to the growth and success of a company renowned for its innovative washroom projects. The Role: As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial role in expanding the company's pipeline for future projects. Duties include: Make outbound calls to architects to introduce new and existing products Schedule CPD presentations and appointments for external representatives Collaborate with marketing to reach new architect practices Report successes and metrics to the Product & Specifications Director Follow up on web leads and samples to ensure excellent service Maintain a clean and updated database The Candidate: The ideal Business Development Executive will possess the following: Previous experience in sales, telephone, or customer service roles Persistent, results-oriented, and adaptable Proficient in handling customer rejection Experience with CRM systems Strong time management and self-discipline Experience in a KPI-driven environment Ability to prioritise workloads and work well in a team Some experience or knowledge of the construction sector would be good The Package: The Business Development Executive position offers an attractive package: Annual salary of 30,000 - 34,000 Yearly bonus of 2,000 - 3,000 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays and Christmas break Standard working hours: 08:00 AM to 16:30 PM, Monday to Friday Our client is a vibrant and innovative company, recognised as a leader in premium washroom solutions in London. They pride themselves on building strong relationships with clients and suppliers, and they are committed to delivering exceptional service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values growth and innovation. If you are an enthusiastic Business Development Executive ready to embrace new challenges and contribute to a leading company in the washroom solutions sector, this role is perfect for you. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact. If you have experience or interest in roles such as Internal Sales Executive, Account Manager, Telemarketer, Business Development Manager, Client Relationship Manager, or Sales Representative, this Business Development Executive position could be a great fit for you. IND SLS Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
About Our Client Insight are working with a prestigious University in London, seeking a highly skilled Senior Estates Capital Project Manager to join the Estates & Facilities Management team, providing essential support for the university's historic and modern campuses. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a world-class educational environment. The university is home to a diverse community of students, academics, and staff. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence in education and research, the university operates across multiple campuses featuring a blend of historic and modern architecture. The Estates & Capital Projects team plays a critical role, ensuring ongoing upkeep and development of campus buildings, systems, and infrastructure. The team comprises in-house professionals and a network of contractors dedicated to maintaining operational excellence. Estates Capital Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a range of construction, referbishment and maintenance projects, typically valued between £100k - £5m. The successful candidate will ensure that projects comply with university design standards, health and safety regulations, and procurement policies while meeting the expectations of various stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Develop project briefs and manage project scoping with stakeholders. Oversee design development, procurement, and contractor selection Management of two project managers and 1 assistant project manager. Ensure project delivery aligns with the university s design standards, CDM regulations, and health and safety requirements. Manage budgets, quality, and timelines throughout project lifecycles. Facilitate stakeholder collaboration and ensure project outcomes meet the needs of academic and support services. Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor progress and compliance. Ensure thorough project documentation, including O&M manuals and health and safety files. Key Stakeholder Relationships Director of Estates & Facilities Senior Management within Estates University Safety and Fire Risk Management Teams Academic and Administrative Departments External Consultants and Contractors Local Planning Authorities Heritage and Conservation Bodies Key Skills and Experience Essential: Significant experience managing multiple small to medium-scale construction projects. Experience of manging project managers Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, CDM compliance, and procurement frameworks. Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, APM). Experience managing heritage or listed building projects. Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
About Our Client Insight are working with a prestigious University in London, seeking a highly skilled Senior Estates Capital Project Manager to join the Estates & Facilities Management team, providing essential support for the university's historic and modern campuses. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a world-class educational environment. The university is home to a diverse community of students, academics, and staff. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence in education and research, the university operates across multiple campuses featuring a blend of historic and modern architecture. The Estates & Capital Projects team plays a critical role, ensuring ongoing upkeep and development of campus buildings, systems, and infrastructure. The team comprises in-house professionals and a network of contractors dedicated to maintaining operational excellence. Estates Capital Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a range of construction, referbishment and maintenance projects, typically valued between £100k - £5m. The successful candidate will ensure that projects comply with university design standards, health and safety regulations, and procurement policies while meeting the expectations of various stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Develop project briefs and manage project scoping with stakeholders. Oversee design development, procurement, and contractor selection Management of two project managers and 1 assistant project manager. Ensure project delivery aligns with the university s design standards, CDM regulations, and health and safety requirements. Manage budgets, quality, and timelines throughout project lifecycles. Facilitate stakeholder collaboration and ensure project outcomes meet the needs of academic and support services. Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor progress and compliance. Ensure thorough project documentation, including O&M manuals and health and safety files. Key Stakeholder Relationships Director of Estates & Facilities Senior Management within Estates University Safety and Fire Risk Management Teams Academic and Administrative Departments External Consultants and Contractors Local Planning Authorities Heritage and Conservation Bodies Key Skills and Experience Essential: Significant experience managing multiple small to medium-scale construction projects. Experience of manging project managers Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, CDM compliance, and procurement frameworks. Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, APM). Experience managing heritage or listed building projects. Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.
Overview What began in 2017 as an idea on the back of a napkin has quickly become an award-winning, fastest-growing communications firm working with some big-name consumer and B2B technology brands. At SourceCode, we're focused on bringing brains and hustle, humanity and technology, creativity, and business intelligence back to public relations. With oversight from senior leadership, this individual will act as the day-to-day contact for accounts, including planning and strategy, while acting as a mentor and leader for junior staff. The individual must have relevant Enterprise Tech client experience and a deep understanding of the dynamic trends within this specific industry landscape. And, they are able to identify and create compelling data-driven storylines that cut through the noise and elevate a client's positioning within the media. What You'll Do: Serve as a day-to-day client contact; demonstrate an ability to build rapport and trust with client contacts, gaining their trust as a go-to for strategic counsel Architect, oversee, and drive strategy for clients Read and share relevant news each day with teams and clients. Identify and secure relevant media opportunities to further clients' business goals Multi-task and juggle multiple clients, teams, and tasks to ensure your individual and team deadlines are not missed Align with the team to set internal client KPIs, ensuring performance benchmarks for client goals are met each quarter Work with portfolio lead to ensure campaigns and projects are delivered to scope, budget, and team resourcing goals Share in responsibility for your team's finances by working with the portfolio lead to manage profitability, staffing and resourcing, and budgeting; highlight overservice risks and/or changes to budget Build media, audience, and influencer engagement strategies Assist with the development of new business opportunities, helping develop and deliver thoughtful presentations to clients and prospects Mentor and coach junior team members to success Work with peers to further the agency's mission, goals, and culture What You Have: With 10+ years of PR and Marketing experience, SourceCode's Directors must have a strong understanding of media relations, corporate communications, and digitally-minded public relations with client leadership experience. Significant experience working with adtech/martech clients and an understanding of the relevant technology; ability to translate capabilities into media-friendly narratives. Proven ability to secure Tier-1 media coverage in national business media with strong/deep trade relationships across vertical media, including retail, marketing, advertising, media, and general business intelligence. Experience in managing client campaigns, project managing tasks, workloads, and KPIs both for client and commercial success At least three years of serving as the strategic account lead for multiple clients, preferably reporting to senior management. Comfort working alongside clients to share opinions and insight even if it contradicts their thoughts. You collaborate and deliver updates, both positive and otherwise. Experience managing a team of PR professionals What We Offer Benefits: Robust benefits programme Holiday and paid time off minimums Company pension scheme Private Health insurance including Mental Health services Discretionary annual bonus Workplace flexibility - hybrid working (currently 1 day in office) Professional learning and development platform 6-month paid parental leave Paid volunteer and professional development days
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
Overview What began in 2017 as an idea on the back of a napkin has quickly become an award-winning, fastest-growing communications firm working with some big-name consumer and B2B technology brands. At SourceCode, we're focused on bringing brains and hustle, humanity and technology, creativity, and business intelligence back to public relations. With oversight from senior leadership, this individual will act as the day-to-day contact for accounts, including planning and strategy, while acting as a mentor and leader for junior staff. The individual must have relevant Enterprise Tech client experience and a deep understanding of the dynamic trends within this specific industry landscape. And, they are able to identify and create compelling data-driven storylines that cut through the noise and elevate a client's positioning within the media. What You'll Do: Serve as a day-to-day client contact; demonstrate an ability to build rapport and trust with client contacts, gaining their trust as a go-to for strategic counsel Architect, oversee, and drive strategy for clients Read and share relevant news each day with teams and clients. Identify and secure relevant media opportunities to further clients' business goals Multi-task and juggle multiple clients, teams, and tasks to ensure your individual and team deadlines are not missed Align with the team to set internal client KPIs, ensuring performance benchmarks for client goals are met each quarter Work with portfolio lead to ensure campaigns and projects are delivered to scope, budget, and team resourcing goals Share in responsibility for your team's finances by working with the portfolio lead to manage profitability, staffing and resourcing, and budgeting; highlight overservice risks and/or changes to budget Build media, audience, and influencer engagement strategies Assist with the development of new business opportunities, helping develop and deliver thoughtful presentations to clients and prospects Mentor and coach junior team members to success Work with peers to further the agency's mission, goals, and culture What You Have: With 10+ years of PR and Marketing experience, SourceCode's Directors must have a strong understanding of media relations, corporate communications, and digitally-minded public relations with client leadership experience. Significant experience working with adtech/martech clients and an understanding of the relevant technology; ability to translate capabilities into media-friendly narratives. Proven ability to secure Tier-1 media coverage in national business media with strong/deep trade relationships across vertical media, including retail, marketing, advertising, media, and general business intelligence. Experience in managing client campaigns, project managing tasks, workloads, and KPIs both for client and commercial success At least three years of serving as the strategic account lead for multiple clients, preferably reporting to senior management. Comfort working alongside clients to share opinions and insight even if it contradicts their thoughts. You collaborate and deliver updates, both positive and otherwise. Experience managing a team of PR professionals What We Offer Benefits: Robust benefits programme Holiday and paid time off minimums Company pension scheme Private Health insurance including Mental Health services Discretionary annual bonus Workplace flexibility - hybrid working (currently 1 day in office) Professional learning and development platform 6-month paid parental leave Paid volunteer and professional development days
L7-L11 (Outer London) + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Harris Benefits Summary Support and enrich the experiences of our students! We are currently looking to appoint a qualified, experienced teacher to join our academy as Director of English to ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. About Us Harris Garrard Academy is a new school with drive and ambition. Located in the wider South Thamesmead area, we cater to a vastly vibrant 3-19 aged student community. Accessible by fantastic rail and bus transport links, the academy's stunning working environment is within a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004. Dedicated to moving forward Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy. As one of Harris's successful all-through academies, staff at all levels belong to a strong, cohesive team working with Executive Principal Wayne Barnett and the wider SLT team. Staff can expect to grow with us as we continue to innovate and evolve as an academy. With ample opportunity to build on CPD, your potential is limitless with us. Main Areas of Responsibility The purpose of your role will be: To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and post 16, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body. To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body. To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all staff in the subject area. To ensure agreed tutor programme is implemented and that tutors are effective in their role. To ensure effective behaviour for learning is evident throughout faculty. To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area. Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of: Operational and strategic planning (including rigorous self-evaluation and review of subject area performance, formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies). Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery. Staff development (including recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff). Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data). Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students). Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model. Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a good, relevant undergraduate degree. Be an excellent teacher with a minimum of two years' teaching experience. Have proven success in raising achievement. Have experience of leading others, ensuring high quality performance. Have successful experience in implementation of monitoring, evaluation and review process to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Demonstrate a high level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement. Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development. Have experience of presenting to a wide audience including teachers, other managers, students and parents. Understand creative whole school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement. Have some successful experience of leading on cross subject initiatives that have contributed to raising achievement. Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn. Have recent and relevant experience of managing and implementing change successfully at subject leader level. Be willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring on-going professional development. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Applying online We strongly advise that you complete the personal information section first and then save the progress of your application. You can return at any time to update and complete the rest of the application. Please ensure you regularly save the progress of your application to avoid losing any data. Once saved, you will receive an email with instruction on how to retrieve your application using a unique code. To submit an application, you'll need to have ready: Personal information about you Details of your education and employment history Details of any qualifications and training gained A CV and/or supporting statement to upload Using your CV or LinkedIn profile to apply: To reduce the application time, you will have the option to upload a CV or use your LinkedIn profile when applying for the job. The information in your CV or LinkedIn profile will auto populate the relevant sections of the online application, but please ensure you check this before submitting. If you have applied to work with us before, you can reuse and update an existing application. Need any help and support? Visit our Help and Support page for FAQs and support with completing your application. We look forward to receiving your application.
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
L7-L11 (Outer London) + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Harris Benefits Summary Support and enrich the experiences of our students! We are currently looking to appoint a qualified, experienced teacher to join our academy as Director of English to ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. About Us Harris Garrard Academy is a new school with drive and ambition. Located in the wider South Thamesmead area, we cater to a vastly vibrant 3-19 aged student community. Accessible by fantastic rail and bus transport links, the academy's stunning working environment is within a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004. Dedicated to moving forward Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy. As one of Harris's successful all-through academies, staff at all levels belong to a strong, cohesive team working with Executive Principal Wayne Barnett and the wider SLT team. Staff can expect to grow with us as we continue to innovate and evolve as an academy. With ample opportunity to build on CPD, your potential is limitless with us. Main Areas of Responsibility The purpose of your role will be: To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and post 16, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body. To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body. To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all staff in the subject area. To ensure agreed tutor programme is implemented and that tutors are effective in their role. To ensure effective behaviour for learning is evident throughout faculty. To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area. Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of: Operational and strategic planning (including rigorous self-evaluation and review of subject area performance, formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies). Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery. Staff development (including recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff). Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data). Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students). Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model. Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a good, relevant undergraduate degree. Be an excellent teacher with a minimum of two years' teaching experience. Have proven success in raising achievement. Have experience of leading others, ensuring high quality performance. Have successful experience in implementation of monitoring, evaluation and review process to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Demonstrate a high level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement. Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development. Have experience of presenting to a wide audience including teachers, other managers, students and parents. Understand creative whole school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement. Have some successful experience of leading on cross subject initiatives that have contributed to raising achievement. Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn. Have recent and relevant experience of managing and implementing change successfully at subject leader level. Be willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring on-going professional development. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. 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Senior Architect Location: Central Oxford Salary: £50k - £60k Hours: 08:30 am to 17:00 pm Mon Fri (Core Hours) Benefits: hybrid working options, 25 days of annual leave with the option to purchase an additional 5 days, private healthcare, target-based and company performance-based bonuses, professional fees covered. About the Role My client is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join their team. This role involves leading architectural design, coordinating project teams, administering contracts, and contributing to business development. The position focuses on the application of building science and technology to deliver innovative and technically sound architectural and construction solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in BIM and Revit, alongside the ability to manage complex projects whilst mentoring team members. Key Responsibilities Managerial Input Promote the client s values and ensure their projects meet the highest professional standards. Support senior management with the recruitment, training, and appraisal of staff. Collaborate with project architects and technologists to develop and lead talented teams. Project Delivery Lead the technical delivery of architectural and multidisciplinary projects, managing budgets up to £10 million and contributing to larger-scale initiatives. Oversee all project stages, including inception, feasibility studies, planning, and detailed design, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional requirements. Manage statutory authority approvals, contract administration, and project certification. Conduct post-construction evaluations, including building performance appraisals and client feedback. Technical Competence Ensure the technical competence of design teams, promoting expertise in BIM, Revit, and CAD systems. Develop and deliver innovative design solutions, addressing material performance and production criteria. Prepare and coordinate comprehensive documentation that meets statutory, regulatory, and client requirements. Commercial Activities Support the commercial management of projects, ensuring fees are managed effectively and resources are optimised. Report on progress, resource availability, and project profitability. Business Development Proactively support the development of new business opportunities, working closely with colleagues to identify and pursue potential clients. Strengthen relationships with existing clients to support long-term business growth. Key Qualifications and Skills Chartered Architect with ARB certification and a minimum of 10 years of post-certification professional practice. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM (minimum BIM Level 2 experience). Strong knowledge of architectural and construction processes, including contract negotiation and management. Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development activities. Location: Oxford Salary: £50k / £60k Please respond with an up-to-date CV to be considered. Architectural Project Manager, Senior Architect, Design Architect, Principal Architect, Associate Architect, Senior Project Architect, Technical Architect, Contract Administrator, Architectural Lead, BIM Manager, Architectural Designer, Project Architect, Architectural Coordinator, Design Director, Associate Director, Project Delivery Manager, Architecture Consultant, Architectural Technician
Feb 08, 2025
Full time
Senior Architect Location: Central Oxford Salary: £50k - £60k Hours: 08:30 am to 17:00 pm Mon Fri (Core Hours) Benefits: hybrid working options, 25 days of annual leave with the option to purchase an additional 5 days, private healthcare, target-based and company performance-based bonuses, professional fees covered. About the Role My client is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join their team. This role involves leading architectural design, coordinating project teams, administering contracts, and contributing to business development. The position focuses on the application of building science and technology to deliver innovative and technically sound architectural and construction solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in BIM and Revit, alongside the ability to manage complex projects whilst mentoring team members. Key Responsibilities Managerial Input Promote the client s values and ensure their projects meet the highest professional standards. Support senior management with the recruitment, training, and appraisal of staff. Collaborate with project architects and technologists to develop and lead talented teams. Project Delivery Lead the technical delivery of architectural and multidisciplinary projects, managing budgets up to £10 million and contributing to larger-scale initiatives. Oversee all project stages, including inception, feasibility studies, planning, and detailed design, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional requirements. Manage statutory authority approvals, contract administration, and project certification. Conduct post-construction evaluations, including building performance appraisals and client feedback. Technical Competence Ensure the technical competence of design teams, promoting expertise in BIM, Revit, and CAD systems. Develop and deliver innovative design solutions, addressing material performance and production criteria. Prepare and coordinate comprehensive documentation that meets statutory, regulatory, and client requirements. Commercial Activities Support the commercial management of projects, ensuring fees are managed effectively and resources are optimised. Report on progress, resource availability, and project profitability. Business Development Proactively support the development of new business opportunities, working closely with colleagues to identify and pursue potential clients. Strengthen relationships with existing clients to support long-term business growth. Key Qualifications and Skills Chartered Architect with ARB certification and a minimum of 10 years of post-certification professional practice. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM (minimum BIM Level 2 experience). Strong knowledge of architectural and construction processes, including contract negotiation and management. Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development activities. Location: Oxford Salary: £50k / £60k Please respond with an up-to-date CV to be considered. Architectural Project Manager, Senior Architect, Design Architect, Principal Architect, Associate Architect, Senior Project Architect, Technical Architect, Contract Administrator, Architectural Lead, BIM Manager, Architectural Designer, Project Architect, Architectural Coordinator, Design Director, Associate Director, Project Delivery Manager, Architecture Consultant, Architectural Technician
Associate Architect required to join one of Manchester's most well-respected and most forward-thinking Architectural practices and work on an exciting mixture of Education-sector projects, and to take a lead role within the studio. This reputable firm of Architects have gone from strength to strength in recent years and have continued to expand and diversify their business across a wide range of project types including: Schools, colleges and various Education schemes. Also: Offices, Leisure facilities, care homes, private housing and volume residential developments are typical projects you will encounter here. Their Education-sector team is spearheaded by a very talented individual that is looking for support on a managerial level, allowing them to concentrate on business development and various similar responsibilities. There is scope for this role to develop into a Senior-Associate or Associate Director level role in a short space of time. There offices are situated in a very well-connected part of Manchester. You can access the city centre in no time at all, or easily get to the M6, M56 or any of the main motorways. There is also on-site parking available for all staff accompanied by an excellent benefits package and enviable company culture. The role itself is best suited to an experienced Architect, with a minimum of 8 years practical experience; preferably working with a UK based practice/developer. Someone with ambition, drive and a desire to further progress within the industry. Please review the following criteria to see if you are suitable for this position: ARB/RIBA Qualification. Minimum 8 years practical experience. Proficiency using both REVIT & AutoCAD software. Proven experience working in a senior role; job-running, managing lesser-experienced colleagues, leading meetings, presenting to clients and stakeholders. Previous experience within the Education sector preferred (Schools, Early years, Colleges, Sports/activity venues). Ability to work independently as part of a team as required. Excellent communication skills: Written, verbal & presentation. A competitive salary is on offer between 48,000- 55,000 for a suitable Associate Architect candidate. More experienced Architects are welcome to get in touch and see if their salary expectations could be met. Alongside salary, this company boast one of the best benefits packages of any Architectural practices in the north of England. Full details can be disclosed in our first conversation. Please get in touch with Consulting using the contact details provided. Or register your CV as an application and you will be contacted within 24 hours if your CV is well suited to the role.
Feb 05, 2025
Full time
Associate Architect required to join one of Manchester's most well-respected and most forward-thinking Architectural practices and work on an exciting mixture of Education-sector projects, and to take a lead role within the studio. This reputable firm of Architects have gone from strength to strength in recent years and have continued to expand and diversify their business across a wide range of project types including: Schools, colleges and various Education schemes. Also: Offices, Leisure facilities, care homes, private housing and volume residential developments are typical projects you will encounter here. Their Education-sector team is spearheaded by a very talented individual that is looking for support on a managerial level, allowing them to concentrate on business development and various similar responsibilities. There is scope for this role to develop into a Senior-Associate or Associate Director level role in a short space of time. There offices are situated in a very well-connected part of Manchester. You can access the city centre in no time at all, or easily get to the M6, M56 or any of the main motorways. There is also on-site parking available for all staff accompanied by an excellent benefits package and enviable company culture. The role itself is best suited to an experienced Architect, with a minimum of 8 years practical experience; preferably working with a UK based practice/developer. Someone with ambition, drive and a desire to further progress within the industry. Please review the following criteria to see if you are suitable for this position: ARB/RIBA Qualification. Minimum 8 years practical experience. Proficiency using both REVIT & AutoCAD software. Proven experience working in a senior role; job-running, managing lesser-experienced colleagues, leading meetings, presenting to clients and stakeholders. Previous experience within the Education sector preferred (Schools, Early years, Colleges, Sports/activity venues). Ability to work independently as part of a team as required. Excellent communication skills: Written, verbal & presentation. A competitive salary is on offer between 48,000- 55,000 for a suitable Associate Architect candidate. More experienced Architects are welcome to get in touch and see if their salary expectations could be met. Alongside salary, this company boast one of the best benefits packages of any Architectural practices in the north of England. Full details can be disclosed in our first conversation. Please get in touch with Consulting using the contact details provided. Or register your CV as an application and you will be contacted within 24 hours if your CV is well suited to the role.
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Senior Product Director, Clinical Trial Design & Plan, GCO Analytics Site Name: GSK HQ, UK - London - New Oxford Street, Upper Providence, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Dec 9 2024 With R&D and Digital and Tech's (D&T) joint goals to supercharge data in R&D, this new role will be accountable for Digital and Tech products and services for R&D Global Clinical Operations (GCO), focusing on delivering the maximum value including helping to position GSK as 'Sponsor of Choice' for thousands of Clinical Investigators. GCO Function of GSK's R&D operationalizes ALL GSK Clinical Studies, from First time in human through Phase III/IV, operating in > 20 countries via thousands of Clinical Investigators (non-GSK staff) and tens of thousands of patients. Senior Product Director, Clinical Trial Design & Plan, GCO Analytics will lead a significant team with the below critical accountabilities and serve as Single Point Accountable Decision Maker (SPADM) relating to ALL R&D digital and tech aspects of Clinical Trial Design, Planning and enabling GCO-Wide analytics including AI/ML, as well as the tech products that support GCOs day to day operations. Key Responsibilities: D&T Strategy Definition & Governance: accountable to closely partner with GCO Leaders, translating strategic goals into actionable proposals, preparing and securing investment for value cases. Establish and lead Governance bodies, provide oversight and manage overall delivery, service performance and risk. Strategic Business Partnership: Serving as a full member of several GCO LT-1 Leadership Teams, contributing to D&T topics and driving strategic business discussions. End-to-End Accountability: for the lifecycle of all D&T systems used by Clinical Trial Design & Plan, and GCO Analytics, and associated tens of thousands of Clinical Investigators and patients in GSK Clinical Trials. Directly accountable for the delivery of all GCO DT investments, compliantly and to agreed KPIs, in partnership with GCO LT- 1s to ensure maximum value and business continuity. Product Management: Accountable for managing the product backlog and prioritizing all Tech services within their respective product domain, ensuring continuous feedback from business customers and end users. Vendor Management: Accountable for oversight of strategic partnerships with GSK Tech vendors (e.g., Accenture, TCS, Cognizant) as well as product-specific vendors, ensuring maximizing value and effective delivery of agreed value milestones. Matrix Management: Collaborating with other Digital and Tech functions (ex: GPT) to ensure delivery of key D&T services to GCO. Financial Management: Accountable for demonstrating rigor and discipline in managing budgets across the GCO D&T portfolio, ensuring effective allocation of resources, tracking financial performance, and optimizing spend to deliver maximum value. Quality, Risk & Compliance: Accountable for ensuring all products supporting the business are compliant with internal security, architecture, engineering, quality, risk management policies and practices. Line Management: Leading a team of Product Directors and Managers, providing guidance and mentorship. Note this role will likely account for 10-30% of the annual D&T DevCMO investment and has a significant opportunity to impact GSK pipeline via acceleration of GSK Clinical Trials, which will bring life changing medicines & vaccines to patients who are waiting for them. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Technical degree e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or Life-sciences 10+ years of Pharma experience in Clinical Trial Design, Plan and/or Analytics domain Demonstrated Experience of Stakeholder management and influence at VP/SVP level Demonstrated experience defining and delivering strategies that move the needle on critical KPIs via innovative technology solutions Demonstrated experience with Tech Product Management and delivery of scaled products that meet regulatory compliance obligations. (GxP) Leading Global Digital and Tech teams Preferred Qualifications: Experience in leading transformation through technology Broad awareness of Pharma and Tech industry Strong written and verbal communication skills Why GSK? GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Feb 05, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Senior Product Director, Clinical Trial Design & Plan, GCO Analytics Site Name: GSK HQ, UK - London - New Oxford Street, Upper Providence, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Dec 9 2024 With R&D and Digital and Tech's (D&T) joint goals to supercharge data in R&D, this new role will be accountable for Digital and Tech products and services for R&D Global Clinical Operations (GCO), focusing on delivering the maximum value including helping to position GSK as 'Sponsor of Choice' for thousands of Clinical Investigators. GCO Function of GSK's R&D operationalizes ALL GSK Clinical Studies, from First time in human through Phase III/IV, operating in > 20 countries via thousands of Clinical Investigators (non-GSK staff) and tens of thousands of patients. Senior Product Director, Clinical Trial Design & Plan, GCO Analytics will lead a significant team with the below critical accountabilities and serve as Single Point Accountable Decision Maker (SPADM) relating to ALL R&D digital and tech aspects of Clinical Trial Design, Planning and enabling GCO-Wide analytics including AI/ML, as well as the tech products that support GCOs day to day operations. Key Responsibilities: D&T Strategy Definition & Governance: accountable to closely partner with GCO Leaders, translating strategic goals into actionable proposals, preparing and securing investment for value cases. Establish and lead Governance bodies, provide oversight and manage overall delivery, service performance and risk. Strategic Business Partnership: Serving as a full member of several GCO LT-1 Leadership Teams, contributing to D&T topics and driving strategic business discussions. End-to-End Accountability: for the lifecycle of all D&T systems used by Clinical Trial Design & Plan, and GCO Analytics, and associated tens of thousands of Clinical Investigators and patients in GSK Clinical Trials. Directly accountable for the delivery of all GCO DT investments, compliantly and to agreed KPIs, in partnership with GCO LT- 1s to ensure maximum value and business continuity. Product Management: Accountable for managing the product backlog and prioritizing all Tech services within their respective product domain, ensuring continuous feedback from business customers and end users. Vendor Management: Accountable for oversight of strategic partnerships with GSK Tech vendors (e.g., Accenture, TCS, Cognizant) as well as product-specific vendors, ensuring maximizing value and effective delivery of agreed value milestones. Matrix Management: Collaborating with other Digital and Tech functions (ex: GPT) to ensure delivery of key D&T services to GCO. Financial Management: Accountable for demonstrating rigor and discipline in managing budgets across the GCO D&T portfolio, ensuring effective allocation of resources, tracking financial performance, and optimizing spend to deliver maximum value. Quality, Risk & Compliance: Accountable for ensuring all products supporting the business are compliant with internal security, architecture, engineering, quality, risk management policies and practices. Line Management: Leading a team of Product Directors and Managers, providing guidance and mentorship. Note this role will likely account for 10-30% of the annual D&T DevCMO investment and has a significant opportunity to impact GSK pipeline via acceleration of GSK Clinical Trials, which will bring life changing medicines & vaccines to patients who are waiting for them. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Technical degree e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or Life-sciences 10+ years of Pharma experience in Clinical Trial Design, Plan and/or Analytics domain Demonstrated Experience of Stakeholder management and influence at VP/SVP level Demonstrated experience defining and delivering strategies that move the needle on critical KPIs via innovative technology solutions Demonstrated experience with Tech Product Management and delivery of scaled products that meet regulatory compliance obligations. (GxP) Leading Global Digital and Tech teams Preferred Qualifications: Experience in leading transformation through technology Broad awareness of Pharma and Tech industry Strong written and verbal communication skills Why GSK? GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
IT Business Partner - Group & Client Services Job ID: Location: London Reports to the Director of Technology - Group and Client Services At the Aztec Group we credit our technology as one of the core ingredients to our award-winning outsourced solutions. These are exciting times across the group - significant growth, change, and investment make it a truly world class opportunity to help shape our organisation for the next stage of its own journey. The Technology Business Partner (Tech BP) serves as the business relationship link between business units and Technology at the leadership level. You will play a key role in supporting the continued growth in our business and to help drive the ongoing development of our internal Technology function. As part of the internal Technology team, you will serve as the strategic interface with assigned business units or jurisdictional areas for the purpose of business technology strategy development, business demand management, solution discovery, service, solution adoption and risk management. Operating at an Associate Director level, you will perform a key role within a highly skilled team and should offer exceptional communication skills, tenacity, enthusiasm, and consistent energy to drive a successful partnership approach. The Tech BP provides highly valued strategic consulting level support and guidance through key technology initiatives. They communicate decisions, priorities, and relevant project information to appropriate levels regarding business unit requests. They are motivated and proactively share knowledge of technology capabilities, risks, and opportunities to build competitive advantage and improve efficiency and effectiveness of business units. They partner with business leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities and identify and prioritise projects based on predefined criteria (e.g., return on investment, productivity, compliance). The Tech BP proactively serves as a "trusted advisor," and is the primary point of contact in Technology for business line leaders and managers, providing insight on technology matters to enable and inform decisions. They operate as the key business contact representing Tech in promoting services and capabilities. The Tech BP is commercially driven and provides support in delivering technology products that meet the needs of the business, with a focus on strategic initiatives and planning activities for their business area. They strive to understand market challenges, including client priorities and competitive issues. Tech BPs are proactive and anticipatory in their thinking. They are, by nature, driven and provide significant value to business units. Tech BPs facilitate the investment intake process and the high-level planning and execution of business initiatives. They serve a lead role in enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the effective use of technology. Key responsibilities: Build strong trusted relationships with business leaders, manage complex priorities, and provide commercial and technical guidance to support delivery of the Aztec vision. Work with the wider Technology team to create and provide insightful technology strategies and information backed up by meaningful analysis for our Products across our multiple jurisdictions. Use solid tech knowledge and business insight to interpret data, draw conclusions, provide insights, and make proactive recommendations that deliver results, define improvements, and influence the leadership team. Support the leadership team, their Products and Functions in the preparation of their technology strategy ensuring appropriate challenge in establishing stretch but achievable targets aligned to the five-year plan. Work closely with the Office of the Chief Digital Officer to ensure demand and capacity needs are held and managed centrally to ensure effective coordination of technology teams. Be a Technology representative on Product boards or committee meetings. Support the leadership team in implementing action, articulate complex technology information in an easy-to-understand manner, without the use of complex Tech jargon. Ensure appropriate, forward looking decision support is provided to stakeholders. Stay informed of relevant industry and market intel for all products and jurisdictions to assess and report on current market trends and identifying opportunities that can be created. Be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and driving forward change and efficiencies. Develop and implement opportunities for operational efficiencies using analytical insight and work with the peers across the group on projects as required. Change Management & Adoption: ability to focus on the human side of change by building and delivering effective strategies for the adoption of new technology across the group. Working with business units to leverage and make best use of existing capabilities where appropriate. Management and mentoring of staff. Skills, knowledge, expertise: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a senior Tech business partnering role for a large and complex organisation. Strong ability to manage multiple priorities across different business lines and in multiple regions. Proven experience in understanding business requirements and considering and then recommending appropriate technology solutions working in consultation with architecture and apps teams. Excellent communication: communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels; adapts style and content to the needs of the audience by being inspirational, avoiding 'tech jargon' where appropriate and helping business stakeholders to understand proposed solutions and/or options. Demonstrable ability to influence senior personnel within large organisation and help non-finance and non tech savvy stakeholders understand their performance and consequent actions. Ability to own and resolve problems dealing with escalations and client needs and communicating complex tech considerations in plain English. Preferably, although not essential, holds a relevant qualification, ideally with experience in business partnering and delivering commercial value. Exposure to financial services, in particular a fund services business, will be an added advantage. Sound technical and reporting experience with the ability to develop positioning papers and consolidate information for Tech and Business leadership teams. Computer literacy and advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients, and business contacts. Uses active listening skills to communicate data (both written and verbal) in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner. Adjusting styles for various audiences to articulate finance issues clearly. Presents a professional image in words, tone, and style. Who are we? Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn't is our identity - we're proud to be a truly independent, owner-managed business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do. We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that's why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people: Discretionary bonus scheme plus Managers Incentive Programme Flexible, hybrid working Private medical insurance, including eye care Permanent health insurance Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit) Worldwide travel insurance Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum Health and wellbeing programmes Significant investment into your personal and professional development We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.
Feb 02, 2025
Full time
IT Business Partner - Group & Client Services Job ID: Location: London Reports to the Director of Technology - Group and Client Services At the Aztec Group we credit our technology as one of the core ingredients to our award-winning outsourced solutions. These are exciting times across the group - significant growth, change, and investment make it a truly world class opportunity to help shape our organisation for the next stage of its own journey. The Technology Business Partner (Tech BP) serves as the business relationship link between business units and Technology at the leadership level. You will play a key role in supporting the continued growth in our business and to help drive the ongoing development of our internal Technology function. As part of the internal Technology team, you will serve as the strategic interface with assigned business units or jurisdictional areas for the purpose of business technology strategy development, business demand management, solution discovery, service, solution adoption and risk management. Operating at an Associate Director level, you will perform a key role within a highly skilled team and should offer exceptional communication skills, tenacity, enthusiasm, and consistent energy to drive a successful partnership approach. The Tech BP provides highly valued strategic consulting level support and guidance through key technology initiatives. They communicate decisions, priorities, and relevant project information to appropriate levels regarding business unit requests. They are motivated and proactively share knowledge of technology capabilities, risks, and opportunities to build competitive advantage and improve efficiency and effectiveness of business units. They partner with business leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities and identify and prioritise projects based on predefined criteria (e.g., return on investment, productivity, compliance). The Tech BP proactively serves as a "trusted advisor," and is the primary point of contact in Technology for business line leaders and managers, providing insight on technology matters to enable and inform decisions. They operate as the key business contact representing Tech in promoting services and capabilities. The Tech BP is commercially driven and provides support in delivering technology products that meet the needs of the business, with a focus on strategic initiatives and planning activities for their business area. They strive to understand market challenges, including client priorities and competitive issues. Tech BPs are proactive and anticipatory in their thinking. They are, by nature, driven and provide significant value to business units. Tech BPs facilitate the investment intake process and the high-level planning and execution of business initiatives. They serve a lead role in enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the effective use of technology. Key responsibilities: Build strong trusted relationships with business leaders, manage complex priorities, and provide commercial and technical guidance to support delivery of the Aztec vision. Work with the wider Technology team to create and provide insightful technology strategies and information backed up by meaningful analysis for our Products across our multiple jurisdictions. Use solid tech knowledge and business insight to interpret data, draw conclusions, provide insights, and make proactive recommendations that deliver results, define improvements, and influence the leadership team. Support the leadership team, their Products and Functions in the preparation of their technology strategy ensuring appropriate challenge in establishing stretch but achievable targets aligned to the five-year plan. Work closely with the Office of the Chief Digital Officer to ensure demand and capacity needs are held and managed centrally to ensure effective coordination of technology teams. Be a Technology representative on Product boards or committee meetings. Support the leadership team in implementing action, articulate complex technology information in an easy-to-understand manner, without the use of complex Tech jargon. Ensure appropriate, forward looking decision support is provided to stakeholders. Stay informed of relevant industry and market intel for all products and jurisdictions to assess and report on current market trends and identifying opportunities that can be created. Be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and driving forward change and efficiencies. Develop and implement opportunities for operational efficiencies using analytical insight and work with the peers across the group on projects as required. Change Management & Adoption: ability to focus on the human side of change by building and delivering effective strategies for the adoption of new technology across the group. Working with business units to leverage and make best use of existing capabilities where appropriate. Management and mentoring of staff. Skills, knowledge, expertise: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a senior Tech business partnering role for a large and complex organisation. Strong ability to manage multiple priorities across different business lines and in multiple regions. Proven experience in understanding business requirements and considering and then recommending appropriate technology solutions working in consultation with architecture and apps teams. Excellent communication: communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels; adapts style and content to the needs of the audience by being inspirational, avoiding 'tech jargon' where appropriate and helping business stakeholders to understand proposed solutions and/or options. Demonstrable ability to influence senior personnel within large organisation and help non-finance and non tech savvy stakeholders understand their performance and consequent actions. Ability to own and resolve problems dealing with escalations and client needs and communicating complex tech considerations in plain English. Preferably, although not essential, holds a relevant qualification, ideally with experience in business partnering and delivering commercial value. Exposure to financial services, in particular a fund services business, will be an added advantage. Sound technical and reporting experience with the ability to develop positioning papers and consolidate information for Tech and Business leadership teams. Computer literacy and advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients, and business contacts. Uses active listening skills to communicate data (both written and verbal) in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner. Adjusting styles for various audiences to articulate finance issues clearly. Presents a professional image in words, tone, and style. Who are we? Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn't is our identity - we're proud to be a truly independent, owner-managed business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do. We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that's why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people: Discretionary bonus scheme plus Managers Incentive Programme Flexible, hybrid working Private medical insurance, including eye care Permanent health insurance Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit) Worldwide travel insurance Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum Health and wellbeing programmes Significant investment into your personal and professional development We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.
Technical Manager - RC Detailing Stoke on Trent (Commutable from Newcastle Under Lyme, Stafford, Crewe, Macclesfield) 60,000 - 70,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits + Pension Are you looking for a career move to a global trendsetter in the Civil, Structural and Construction industry? This represents the rare opportunity to replace a retiree and play a key critical role offering autonomy, influence and the opportunity to utilise your experience and pass it on. The company position themselves as an innovator in construction projects. Using patented and pioneering products they are able to succeed where others fail when it comes to technically challenging and ambitious projects The role involves playing a key role in the companies UK operations where you will oversee Technical and Design for UK projects. At your disposal is an experienced team, a well established company and technically interesting work to be involved in. You will be replacing a long standing retiree and inheriting a well organised and thriving operation supported by a great senior leadership team. This is a great opportunity to join a ground-breaking specialist offering a technically rewarding career, leadership, autonomy and the chance to be part of a multi-national. The Role: Technical Manager Oversee Technical and Design Monday to Friday Candidate Requirements: Proven Management experience Proven background in Reinforced Concrete Construction, Civil or Architectural design related experience Consultant: Sebastian Petitti Revorec Recruitment Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Technical Manager, Design Manager, Technical Director, RC, Reinforced Concrete Detailing, RC Detailing, Curtain Wall, CAD, Structural, Civils, Chartered, Incorporated, EC2, REVIT, HNC, HND, BEng, MEng, Curtain Walling, Construction, Architectural technologist, Civil, civils, Engineer, CAD Engineer, Tekla, AutoCAD, SketchUP, 2D, 3D, Stone, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme, Stafford, Crewe, Macclesfield
Feb 01, 2025
Full time
Technical Manager - RC Detailing Stoke on Trent (Commutable from Newcastle Under Lyme, Stafford, Crewe, Macclesfield) 60,000 - 70,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits + Pension Are you looking for a career move to a global trendsetter in the Civil, Structural and Construction industry? This represents the rare opportunity to replace a retiree and play a key critical role offering autonomy, influence and the opportunity to utilise your experience and pass it on. The company position themselves as an innovator in construction projects. Using patented and pioneering products they are able to succeed where others fail when it comes to technically challenging and ambitious projects The role involves playing a key role in the companies UK operations where you will oversee Technical and Design for UK projects. At your disposal is an experienced team, a well established company and technically interesting work to be involved in. You will be replacing a long standing retiree and inheriting a well organised and thriving operation supported by a great senior leadership team. This is a great opportunity to join a ground-breaking specialist offering a technically rewarding career, leadership, autonomy and the chance to be part of a multi-national. The Role: Technical Manager Oversee Technical and Design Monday to Friday Candidate Requirements: Proven Management experience Proven background in Reinforced Concrete Construction, Civil or Architectural design related experience Consultant: Sebastian Petitti Revorec Recruitment Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Technical Manager, Design Manager, Technical Director, RC, Reinforced Concrete Detailing, RC Detailing, Curtain Wall, CAD, Structural, Civils, Chartered, Incorporated, EC2, REVIT, HNC, HND, BEng, MEng, Curtain Walling, Construction, Architectural technologist, Civil, civils, Engineer, CAD Engineer, Tekla, AutoCAD, SketchUP, 2D, 3D, Stone, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme, Stafford, Crewe, Macclesfield
Offshore Wind Technical Director About the job: Kent is looking for an Offshore Wind Technical Director to be based in any of our UK offices.The Offshore Wind Technical Director is a key leadership role and will collaborate with the Offshore Wind Market Lead, our global technical experts and operations to secure and deliver technically robust and economic projects. The Offshore Wind Technical Director will be accountable for the technical assurance of Offshore Wind Design, Engineering and Consultancy projects along with ensuring tools and capability remain at the forefront of the industry.A broad background and detailed knowledge of offshore wind design and analysis is critical for this role to support the existing Technical Authority, Technical Leads and Subject Matter Experts in delivery of the full suite of projects. The Offshore Wind Technical Director will have overall accountability for the technical direction and delivery of projects to fulfill client and code requirements. The Technical Director will also own and oversee the OSW internally-funded innovation plan, and contribute to the appointment and development plans for key OSW technical staff. The successful candidate will also be required to contribute to key bids, particularly covering the technical selling points.This position can be based in any of our UK offices , London, Woking, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen. Kent would consider flexible working arrangements. We are committed to finding the best talent to support our business regardless of location and our systems support effective team working in this environment. Skills & Responsibilities: A company expert, providing visible leadership and technical direction across bids and projects. Interface with market, technical and operations teams to build and lead technical competency throughout teams. Raise Kent's technical profile through client relationships and external thought leadership. Act as technical reviewer on bids and projects with high technical risk. Conduct regular technical design reviews on projects. Direct and oversee innovation activities, tool delivery and further development. Provision of advice, leadership, and support to colleagues at all levels to help solve technical engineering problems. Deliver high quality technical work, ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards as well as internal best practice procedures and contribute to continual development of the design approach and methodology. Management of Offshore Wind Discipline Leads. In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development. Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: Engineering degree, honours or equivalent in civil, mechanical, structural, naval architecture or similar. Chartered Engineer with a recognised engineering institution. Significant demonstrable experience in the design of offshore wind structures, ideally including both WTGs and OSPs and a range of foundation types. Good understanding and experience of structural design and analysis for all types of offshore structures, both fixed platforms and floating design. Communication: With excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, you will be able to build relationships effectively and assist in winning work from new and existing clients. Behaviour/ Core Competencies: Comfortable at leading tasks, you are keen to support, mentor and develop the capability of the team. You are also a motivator and take personal responsibility in achieving the best from the team to ensure client satisfaction. You are comfortable and adaptable to working in new and changing environments. You have good attention to detail and can make sound judgements under pressure. Ability to integrate new and emerging technology, tools and practises within project delivery to drive efficiencies and added value for the business. HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it's clients and the governing authorities of the host country. We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we
Feb 01, 2025
Full time
Offshore Wind Technical Director About the job: Kent is looking for an Offshore Wind Technical Director to be based in any of our UK offices.The Offshore Wind Technical Director is a key leadership role and will collaborate with the Offshore Wind Market Lead, our global technical experts and operations to secure and deliver technically robust and economic projects. The Offshore Wind Technical Director will be accountable for the technical assurance of Offshore Wind Design, Engineering and Consultancy projects along with ensuring tools and capability remain at the forefront of the industry.A broad background and detailed knowledge of offshore wind design and analysis is critical for this role to support the existing Technical Authority, Technical Leads and Subject Matter Experts in delivery of the full suite of projects. The Offshore Wind Technical Director will have overall accountability for the technical direction and delivery of projects to fulfill client and code requirements. The Technical Director will also own and oversee the OSW internally-funded innovation plan, and contribute to the appointment and development plans for key OSW technical staff. The successful candidate will also be required to contribute to key bids, particularly covering the technical selling points.This position can be based in any of our UK offices , London, Woking, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen. Kent would consider flexible working arrangements. We are committed to finding the best talent to support our business regardless of location and our systems support effective team working in this environment. Skills & Responsibilities: A company expert, providing visible leadership and technical direction across bids and projects. Interface with market, technical and operations teams to build and lead technical competency throughout teams. Raise Kent's technical profile through client relationships and external thought leadership. Act as technical reviewer on bids and projects with high technical risk. Conduct regular technical design reviews on projects. Direct and oversee innovation activities, tool delivery and further development. Provision of advice, leadership, and support to colleagues at all levels to help solve technical engineering problems. Deliver high quality technical work, ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards as well as internal best practice procedures and contribute to continual development of the design approach and methodology. Management of Offshore Wind Discipline Leads. In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development. Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: Engineering degree, honours or equivalent in civil, mechanical, structural, naval architecture or similar. Chartered Engineer with a recognised engineering institution. Significant demonstrable experience in the design of offshore wind structures, ideally including both WTGs and OSPs and a range of foundation types. Good understanding and experience of structural design and analysis for all types of offshore structures, both fixed platforms and floating design. Communication: With excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, you will be able to build relationships effectively and assist in winning work from new and existing clients. Behaviour/ Core Competencies: Comfortable at leading tasks, you are keen to support, mentor and develop the capability of the team. You are also a motivator and take personal responsibility in achieving the best from the team to ensure client satisfaction. You are comfortable and adaptable to working in new and changing environments. You have good attention to detail and can make sound judgements under pressure. Ability to integrate new and emerging technology, tools and practises within project delivery to drive efficiencies and added value for the business. HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it's clients and the governing authorities of the host country. We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we
We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that acts as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Endpoint Engineer to join our Endpoint Management Team. This is a technical role, focusing on managing, maintaining, and evolving the department's endpoint ecosystem. This includes Windows laptops, iOS devices, Citrix Cloud VDI, and developer virtual machines. As a key contributor, you will lead technical delivery, collaborate with the Endpoint Manager on backlog management and sprint planning, and ensure alignment with architectural designs and roadmaps provided by Modern Workplace Architects. This is an exciting opportunity to drive our transition to cloud management, migrate Citrix Cloud VDI to Azure Virtual Desktop, and implement Microsoft DevBox for developer workstations. You'll also: Oversee the deployment, management, and optimization of Windows laptops using Microsoft Intune, iOS devices via Intune and Apple Business Manager, Citrix Cloud VDI, transitioning to Azure Virtual Desktop, and developer Virtual Machines with plans to adopt Microsoft DevBox. Lead technical initiatives to centralize endpoint management on cloud-based solutions. Design and implement the migration of Citrix Cloud VDI to Azure Virtual Desktop. Drive adoption and integration of Microsoft DevBox. Deliver high-quality technical solutions in alignment with Modern Workplace architectural roadmaps. Act as a technical escalation point for complex issues within the endpoint ecosystem. Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance requirements. Collaborate with the Endpoint Manager to manage the team's backlog and sprint planning. Identify and prioritize tasks to ensure delivery aligns with organizational goals. Work closely with Modern Workplace Architects, IT Operations, and other teams to deliver integrated solutions. Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers within the team. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in endpoint management, including Windows and iOS platforms. Strong expertise in Microsoft Intune and Apple Business Manager. Deep understanding of Citrix Cloud VDI and Azure Virtual Desktop (or similar technologies). Experience implementing Microsoft DevBox or similar developer environments. Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and enterprise security best practices. The ability to lead technical delivery and prioritize workload in an Agile environment. The ability to troubleshoot complex endpoint issues. Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator, or similar. Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python). Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR). Knowledge of ITIL practices and service management tools. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. About Us BDO UK provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing services. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. Our partners and staff are specialists in their fields and have a proactive, flexible approach to helping clients overcome the challenges they face. We aim to be as innovative and entrepreneurial as our clients. Our approach and expertise are what help us deliver exceptional client service. 95% of our clients would recommend us. We operate from 17 locations across the UK, covering all major business centres. We employ 8,000 people who are encouraged to bring their best selves to work; taking responsibility for their work and their relationships with clients. All our people share core values that underpin both our culture and the value that we bring to our clients. Our values are also reflected in continued focus on ESG. Our firm is distinctive and we want to preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us both successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities. BDO LLP is a key member of the BDO global network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms. The firms have representation in 166 countries, with 115,700 people working out of over 1,776 offices worldwide. That's BDO and we are proud to be part of it. Being part of an integrated network of firms across the world provides us with myriad opportunities for success.
Jan 30, 2025
Full time
We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that acts as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Endpoint Engineer to join our Endpoint Management Team. This is a technical role, focusing on managing, maintaining, and evolving the department's endpoint ecosystem. This includes Windows laptops, iOS devices, Citrix Cloud VDI, and developer virtual machines. As a key contributor, you will lead technical delivery, collaborate with the Endpoint Manager on backlog management and sprint planning, and ensure alignment with architectural designs and roadmaps provided by Modern Workplace Architects. This is an exciting opportunity to drive our transition to cloud management, migrate Citrix Cloud VDI to Azure Virtual Desktop, and implement Microsoft DevBox for developer workstations. You'll also: Oversee the deployment, management, and optimization of Windows laptops using Microsoft Intune, iOS devices via Intune and Apple Business Manager, Citrix Cloud VDI, transitioning to Azure Virtual Desktop, and developer Virtual Machines with plans to adopt Microsoft DevBox. Lead technical initiatives to centralize endpoint management on cloud-based solutions. Design and implement the migration of Citrix Cloud VDI to Azure Virtual Desktop. Drive adoption and integration of Microsoft DevBox. Deliver high-quality technical solutions in alignment with Modern Workplace architectural roadmaps. Act as a technical escalation point for complex issues within the endpoint ecosystem. Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance requirements. Collaborate with the Endpoint Manager to manage the team's backlog and sprint planning. Identify and prioritize tasks to ensure delivery aligns with organizational goals. Work closely with Modern Workplace Architects, IT Operations, and other teams to deliver integrated solutions. Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers within the team. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in endpoint management, including Windows and iOS platforms. Strong expertise in Microsoft Intune and Apple Business Manager. Deep understanding of Citrix Cloud VDI and Azure Virtual Desktop (or similar technologies). Experience implementing Microsoft DevBox or similar developer environments. Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and enterprise security best practices. The ability to lead technical delivery and prioritize workload in an Agile environment. The ability to troubleshoot complex endpoint issues. Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator, or similar. Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python). Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR). Knowledge of ITIL practices and service management tools. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. About Us BDO UK provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing services. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. Our partners and staff are specialists in their fields and have a proactive, flexible approach to helping clients overcome the challenges they face. We aim to be as innovative and entrepreneurial as our clients. Our approach and expertise are what help us deliver exceptional client service. 95% of our clients would recommend us. We operate from 17 locations across the UK, covering all major business centres. We employ 8,000 people who are encouraged to bring their best selves to work; taking responsibility for their work and their relationships with clients. All our people share core values that underpin both our culture and the value that we bring to our clients. Our values are also reflected in continued focus on ESG. Our firm is distinctive and we want to preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us both successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities. BDO LLP is a key member of the BDO global network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms. The firms have representation in 166 countries, with 115,700 people working out of over 1,776 offices worldwide. That's BDO and we are proud to be part of it. Being part of an integrated network of firms across the world provides us with myriad opportunities for success.
Global Sourcing Manager/Transition Director - UK/Europe Position - TRANSITION MANAGER/DIRECTOR Location - UK, Europe NOTE: Globally mobile for up to 60% - 80% of the time with an Infosys office location in EMEA (e.g. Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, UK, Sweden, Czech Republic, France, etc.) Position Overview Responsible for managing all aspects of the start-up of large engagements (Transition period), with a primary focus on outsourcing using a global delivery model. Engaging with the account team during the pursuit process to deliver the end-to-end transition solution for the client; taking control and leading the due diligence exercise to reduce risk and uncertainty within Infosys' offering to the client. Responsibilities: Be the single point of accountability for transition activities Plan, lead and manage the transition portion of outsourcing engagements while ensuring engagement profitability, customer satisfaction, and effective staff utilization Architect transition solutions including the development of cost estimates, staffing requirements, work plans, and RFP responses Conduct workshops to help prospects define requirements and build a business case for outsourcing Provide leadership to cross-functional and cross-cultural engagement team members Perform all aspects of transition program management including plan development, resource planning and allocation, tracking, and improvement planning. Lead the creation and execution of due diligence plans for new engagements Develop and use frameworks, tools, and templates to support transition activities and improve engagement predictability Ensure the engagement team meets service level commitments upon completion of transition Provide effective turnover to the engagement manager prior to the end of transition. Requirements: 15+ years of sales, solution development, and delivery experience with large Systems Integrator/ Consulting Company (someone who was responsible for delivering what they designed and sold) Experience using a global delivery model to support customer requirements in application development and maintenance, infrastructure services, BPO services, testing services, and/or engineering services in large deals (>50 Mn USD) Experience in pursuing and managing deal consultant led engagements (ISG, Everest, KPMG, etc.) Ability to develop/maintain positive client relationships and monitor client satisfaction Demonstrated success in a matrix management environment Whilst not essential holding a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or business administration would be a distinct advantage Competencies: Proven abilities in the areas of transition management with regards to complex programs, developing effective customer relationships, and developing/delivering presentations that get results Expert ability to successfully manage large, complex transitions across all phases from inception to implementation in a cross-functional environment Ability to manage both engagements and projects Deep understanding of IT outsourcing sourcing/delivery models Ability to present and explain technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills at all management levels About Us Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with
Jan 30, 2025
Full time
Global Sourcing Manager/Transition Director - UK/Europe Position - TRANSITION MANAGER/DIRECTOR Location - UK, Europe NOTE: Globally mobile for up to 60% - 80% of the time with an Infosys office location in EMEA (e.g. Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, UK, Sweden, Czech Republic, France, etc.) Position Overview Responsible for managing all aspects of the start-up of large engagements (Transition period), with a primary focus on outsourcing using a global delivery model. Engaging with the account team during the pursuit process to deliver the end-to-end transition solution for the client; taking control and leading the due diligence exercise to reduce risk and uncertainty within Infosys' offering to the client. Responsibilities: Be the single point of accountability for transition activities Plan, lead and manage the transition portion of outsourcing engagements while ensuring engagement profitability, customer satisfaction, and effective staff utilization Architect transition solutions including the development of cost estimates, staffing requirements, work plans, and RFP responses Conduct workshops to help prospects define requirements and build a business case for outsourcing Provide leadership to cross-functional and cross-cultural engagement team members Perform all aspects of transition program management including plan development, resource planning and allocation, tracking, and improvement planning. Lead the creation and execution of due diligence plans for new engagements Develop and use frameworks, tools, and templates to support transition activities and improve engagement predictability Ensure the engagement team meets service level commitments upon completion of transition Provide effective turnover to the engagement manager prior to the end of transition. Requirements: 15+ years of sales, solution development, and delivery experience with large Systems Integrator/ Consulting Company (someone who was responsible for delivering what they designed and sold) Experience using a global delivery model to support customer requirements in application development and maintenance, infrastructure services, BPO services, testing services, and/or engineering services in large deals (>50 Mn USD) Experience in pursuing and managing deal consultant led engagements (ISG, Everest, KPMG, etc.) Ability to develop/maintain positive client relationships and monitor client satisfaction Demonstrated success in a matrix management environment Whilst not essential holding a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or business administration would be a distinct advantage Competencies: Proven abilities in the areas of transition management with regards to complex programs, developing effective customer relationships, and developing/delivering presentations that get results Expert ability to successfully manage large, complex transitions across all phases from inception to implementation in a cross-functional environment Ability to manage both engagements and projects Deep understanding of IT outsourcing sourcing/delivery models Ability to present and explain technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills at all management levels About Us Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with