Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
Role Overview KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions are looking for an experienced Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) Senior Consultant with experience across all phases of large scale enterprise D365FO projects. With a hands on approach and solid understanding of Finance and/or SCM process and procedures, combined with knowledge of interfacing and integration with Dynamics products. A demonstrable history of consultancy experience is a must as this role will entail continuous interaction with clients and project teams working alongside both onshore and offshore development teams. This role will also require a level of presales activities focused around D365FO functionality and the wider Microsoft platform. You will also contribute to proposal development and provide input in business development whilst mentoring more junior staff. This role is therefore key to KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions' customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions. It is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business area within an established and market leading global Big 4 firm. Main Responsibilities Involvement in full end to end implementations and all phases of project life cycles, using your knowledge of Dynamics 365 FO Finance and/or SCM capabilities, working closely with client teams and business stakeholders. Provide on site support as required by company or client. Lead the solution on a work stream, making design decisions, and creating solution documentation. Involvement with D365FO interfaces and integrations. Gather and document functional requirements and complete gap/fit analysis. Produce solution design and integration design documents, alongside development teams. Demonstrate awareness of scope (creep) and use of change control. Deliver end user training to clients and colleagues. Be aware of upselling opportunities and understand additional company capabilities. Respond to RFPs and RFQs. Demonstrate very good foundational consulting skills, including analytical know how, written and verbal communication, team participation and presentation skills. Solve and advise on complex problems with creative solutions. Practice Responsibilities Have awareness of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365FO. Partake in practice development activities and help in defining how these will be delivered. Promote the values of our company. Mentor, lead and collaborate with other more junior consultants within the team. Always represent KPMG in a professional and positive manner. Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training. Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by senior members. Manage performance and mentor junior members of the team. Be willing to travel abroad when required. Experience and Background Minimum 6 years of relevant experience working with Microsoft Dynamics AX and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O. Experience of large scale ERP implementations. Experience in multiple implementations across different geographies. Experience of thinking clearly and calmly under pressure with sound judgement and decision making abilities. Experience of constantly assessing and incorporating new technologies and software into their skillset. Experience managing others and leading more junior consultants to a successful outcome. Pre sales experience. Business process mapping, modelling, and documentation knowledge. Degree in Business & IT or similar. Skills and Qualifications Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing. Excellent presentation and demonstration skills. Ability to lead meetings and workshops, and confidently present to stakeholders. Good understanding of accounting and/or supply chain processes, principles, functionality and systems. Microsoft Dynamics Finance and/or SCM certification, ideally the most current version. Good knowledge of the following areas of an implementation project life cycle: requirements analysis and documentation, business process mapping and modelling, development testing and UAT, data migration, cut over activities, go live support. Demonstrate good knowledge of best practices for D365FO. Good MS Office skills (primarily Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Visio is a plus). Data migration understanding. Understanding of Power Platform capabilities and Business Intelligence (BI) is preferred. LCS and Azure DevOps knowledge is beneficial. Works independently as well as in a team environment. Client centric approach with emphasis on client satisfaction. Confidence to reach out to more senior colleagues for guidance. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Role Overview KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions are looking for an experienced Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) Senior Consultant with experience across all phases of large scale enterprise D365FO projects. With a hands on approach and solid understanding of Finance and/or SCM process and procedures, combined with knowledge of interfacing and integration with Dynamics products. A demonstrable history of consultancy experience is a must as this role will entail continuous interaction with clients and project teams working alongside both onshore and offshore development teams. This role will also require a level of presales activities focused around D365FO functionality and the wider Microsoft platform. You will also contribute to proposal development and provide input in business development whilst mentoring more junior staff. This role is therefore key to KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions' customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions. It is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business area within an established and market leading global Big 4 firm. Main Responsibilities Involvement in full end to end implementations and all phases of project life cycles, using your knowledge of Dynamics 365 FO Finance and/or SCM capabilities, working closely with client teams and business stakeholders. Provide on site support as required by company or client. Lead the solution on a work stream, making design decisions, and creating solution documentation. Involvement with D365FO interfaces and integrations. Gather and document functional requirements and complete gap/fit analysis. Produce solution design and integration design documents, alongside development teams. Demonstrate awareness of scope (creep) and use of change control. Deliver end user training to clients and colleagues. Be aware of upselling opportunities and understand additional company capabilities. Respond to RFPs and RFQs. Demonstrate very good foundational consulting skills, including analytical know how, written and verbal communication, team participation and presentation skills. Solve and advise on complex problems with creative solutions. Practice Responsibilities Have awareness of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365FO. Partake in practice development activities and help in defining how these will be delivered. Promote the values of our company. Mentor, lead and collaborate with other more junior consultants within the team. Always represent KPMG in a professional and positive manner. Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training. Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by senior members. Manage performance and mentor junior members of the team. Be willing to travel abroad when required. Experience and Background Minimum 6 years of relevant experience working with Microsoft Dynamics AX and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O. Experience of large scale ERP implementations. Experience in multiple implementations across different geographies. Experience of thinking clearly and calmly under pressure with sound judgement and decision making abilities. Experience of constantly assessing and incorporating new technologies and software into their skillset. Experience managing others and leading more junior consultants to a successful outcome. Pre sales experience. Business process mapping, modelling, and documentation knowledge. Degree in Business & IT or similar. Skills and Qualifications Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing. Excellent presentation and demonstration skills. Ability to lead meetings and workshops, and confidently present to stakeholders. Good understanding of accounting and/or supply chain processes, principles, functionality and systems. Microsoft Dynamics Finance and/or SCM certification, ideally the most current version. Good knowledge of the following areas of an implementation project life cycle: requirements analysis and documentation, business process mapping and modelling, development testing and UAT, data migration, cut over activities, go live support. Demonstrate good knowledge of best practices for D365FO. Good MS Office skills (primarily Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Visio is a plus). Data migration understanding. Understanding of Power Platform capabilities and Business Intelligence (BI) is preferred. LCS and Azure DevOps knowledge is beneficial. Works independently as well as in a team environment. Client centric approach with emphasis on client satisfaction. Confidence to reach out to more senior colleagues for guidance. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Aurora Energy Research Limited
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Internal Systems Engineering Lead Department: Internal Technology Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Based in Oxford, you will join the Internal Technology team as our Internal Systems Engineering Lead (Engineering Manager) - a new and pivotal role supporting the Head of Architecture and Engineering. You will lead and develop a talented group of engineers across the Modern Workplace, Data, and System Specialist teams, ensuring that Aurora continues to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions that empower our people and operations. You will focus on people, process, and performance - creating an environment where engineers can thrive, and delivery teams can operate effectively. Acting as a force multiplier for the Head of Architecture and Engineering, you will take ownership of line management, training, and delivery ceremonies, while collaborating on strategy and technical direction. This role will suit someone who has grown from an engineering or solutions architecture background into a leadership position, ideally with experience in the Microsoft ecosystem (M365, Azure, Exchange, Intune, SharePoint, etc) and cloud first environments. Key Responsibilities Line manage engineers across the Modern Workplace, Data, and System Specialist teams Take ownership of, run and continuously improve team ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives Build and maintain competency frameworks and training plans for each discipline Work closely with Head of Architecture and Engineering and lead engineers to ensure technical delivery aligns with Aurora's strategic priorities Develop and optimise delivery processes to ensure consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement, within engineering teams and in collaboration with the wider Internal Technology department Serve as a trusted point of escalation for people and performance matters Partner with the Head of Architecture and Engineering to ensure that the engineering functions operate efficiently, maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and growth alongside the wider Internal Technology department Support engineers with professional development, including coaching, mentorship, and goal setting Support engineers in the delivery of technical solutions, drawing on past hands on experience as an engineer or architect. Ensure effective and proactive escalation to the Head of Architecture and Engineering where required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes: Excellent people leader with a proven track record leading teams and developing high performance culture Proven experience in engineering or delivery management, ideally across multiple technical disciplines Previous hands on experience as an engineer, consultant, or solutions architect Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, particularly M365 and Azure, to deliver internal IT capabilities Experience running agile ceremonies and improving delivery processes Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and resolve challenges constructively Experience implementing competency frameworks and performance metrics Highly organised, delivery-focused, and able to prioritise effectively A collaborative and positive approach to problem-solving Desirable attributes: Experience in consultancy or professional services environments Understanding of data engineering practices and business intelligence concepts Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Salesforce, SAP, or Dynamics 365 F&O Experience with utilising CI/CD patterns and DevOps tooling to orchestrate configuration across environments Experience working with Project Managers to deliver broad impact solutions What we offer Some of the benefits we include are: Private Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Parental Support Salary-Exchange Pension Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Local Oxford Discounts Cycle-to-work Scheme Flu Jabs At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let's discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process. The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Internal Systems Engineering Lead Department: Internal Technology Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Based in Oxford, you will join the Internal Technology team as our Internal Systems Engineering Lead (Engineering Manager) - a new and pivotal role supporting the Head of Architecture and Engineering. You will lead and develop a talented group of engineers across the Modern Workplace, Data, and System Specialist teams, ensuring that Aurora continues to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions that empower our people and operations. You will focus on people, process, and performance - creating an environment where engineers can thrive, and delivery teams can operate effectively. Acting as a force multiplier for the Head of Architecture and Engineering, you will take ownership of line management, training, and delivery ceremonies, while collaborating on strategy and technical direction. This role will suit someone who has grown from an engineering or solutions architecture background into a leadership position, ideally with experience in the Microsoft ecosystem (M365, Azure, Exchange, Intune, SharePoint, etc) and cloud first environments. Key Responsibilities Line manage engineers across the Modern Workplace, Data, and System Specialist teams Take ownership of, run and continuously improve team ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives Build and maintain competency frameworks and training plans for each discipline Work closely with Head of Architecture and Engineering and lead engineers to ensure technical delivery aligns with Aurora's strategic priorities Develop and optimise delivery processes to ensure consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement, within engineering teams and in collaboration with the wider Internal Technology department Serve as a trusted point of escalation for people and performance matters Partner with the Head of Architecture and Engineering to ensure that the engineering functions operate efficiently, maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and growth alongside the wider Internal Technology department Support engineers with professional development, including coaching, mentorship, and goal setting Support engineers in the delivery of technical solutions, drawing on past hands on experience as an engineer or architect. Ensure effective and proactive escalation to the Head of Architecture and Engineering where required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes: Excellent people leader with a proven track record leading teams and developing high performance culture Proven experience in engineering or delivery management, ideally across multiple technical disciplines Previous hands on experience as an engineer, consultant, or solutions architect Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, particularly M365 and Azure, to deliver internal IT capabilities Experience running agile ceremonies and improving delivery processes Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and resolve challenges constructively Experience implementing competency frameworks and performance metrics Highly organised, delivery-focused, and able to prioritise effectively A collaborative and positive approach to problem-solving Desirable attributes: Experience in consultancy or professional services environments Understanding of data engineering practices and business intelligence concepts Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Salesforce, SAP, or Dynamics 365 F&O Experience with utilising CI/CD patterns and DevOps tooling to orchestrate configuration across environments Experience working with Project Managers to deliver broad impact solutions What we offer Some of the benefits we include are: Private Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Parental Support Salary-Exchange Pension Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Local Oxford Discounts Cycle-to-work Scheme Flu Jabs At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let's discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process. The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.
About Adolescent Health Study The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) (Registered Charity Number ) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people aged eight to 18 years from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants' health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults. Purpose of the post The Engagement and Involvement Officer will play a central role in supporting meaningful engagement and involvement of young people, families, schools and other interest-holders in the process of designing, delivering and ensuring the best outputs from the Adolescent Health Study. Primarily, the postholder will be responsible for the stewardship and coordination of the AHS Young People's Advisory Group (YPAG). The post-holder will provide ongoing support to YPAG members to ensure their active participation in opportunities to inform and shape the work of AHS. This will include working closely with the adults in the YPAG members' lives, including parents/carers, teachers and other relevant adults or professionals. The postholder will also be required to build positive working relationships with other organisations and institutions that work directly with young people. They will support the Engagement and Involvement Lead to develop mechanisms to reach wider and more diverse groups of young people to take part in engagement and involvement activities at AHS. This is a role that requires confidence, autonomy, enthusiasm and skill. The post-holder will be a strong advocate for children's rights, have a sound working knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices, and demonstrate experience of co-ordinating youth advisory groups, youth councils or similar. Main responsibilities Coordination & facilitation Plan, organise, and deliver regular meetings, workshops, and consultation sessions with young people. Develop accessible, inclusive and engaging materials to support young people's participation in activities and discussions. Ensure robust mechanisms are in place to facilitate a feedback loop, communicating to young people the impact of their input. Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion are embedded in all activities. Lead on and maintain communication with young people, parents/carers (where appropriate), and partner organisations. Support for young people Provide guidance, pastoral support, and clear information to help young people take part confidently and safely. Facilitate training and development opportunities to build young people's skills, knowledge, and confidence. Foster an environment where young people feel respected, valued, and listened to. Manage mechanisms for reward and recognition of young people's input and contributions. Strengthen and enable staff team Strengthen knowledge and understanding of youth engagement and involvement across the organisation. Enable the wider staff team to plan and conduct activities with the YPAG and wider groups of young people, supporting the design of involvement tasks that are age-appropriate, inclusive, and aligned with best practice. Provide feedback to colleagues on how to maximise the impact of youth involvement. Administration & governance Manage recruitment and onboarding processes for YPAG members. Oversee consent processes, data handling, and safeguarding requirements. Coordinate payments, incentives, travel, and expenses for young people. Maintain accurate records, produce meeting notes, and ensure timely communication. Support the Engagement and Involvement Lead to track, document and report on outcomes and the influence of young people's involvement on projects and workstreams. Continuous learning and development Contribute to the development of the organisation's engagement and involvement strategy. Contribute to the evaluation of engagement and involvement activities and gather feedback from young people, parents/carers and other relevant parties we work closely with. Maintain an interest and working knowledge of best practice in youth involvement, participation, and co production. Identify opportunities to share learning and reflections with the AHS team and wider colleagues to continuously improve practice and processes. Interest-holder and partner engagement Build and maintain partnerships with schools, youth organisations, and community groups to recruit and support young people to engage in engagement and involvement activities. Provide verbal and written presentations of engagement and involvement work with young people to internal and external audiences. Represent AHS in meetings, workshops and events where appropriate. Knowledge, skills and experience Essential criteria Experience developing and delivering engagement and involvement activities with young people and other relevant interest-holders (such as parents, families, teachers and schools). A proven track record or professional background in working with young people - such as in youth work, counselling, mentoring, education, or a related setting. Strong facilitation and communication skills, especially with young audiences. Understanding and experience of good practice in youth engagement and involvement, including the principles and implementation of safeguarding, data protection, and inclusive practice. Experience of co-ordinating a youth advisory group, council, board or similar structure Ability to work autonomously, prioritising tasks and manage own workload. Ability to design and deliver workshops, focus groups or meetings that encourage open dialogue and collaboration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to communicate effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders and to summarise and report key information clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated commitment to children's rights, youth participation and the meaningful inclusion of young people's views and perspectives. Confidence using online meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom), and collaborative platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft 365). Desirable criteria Relevant qualification in youth participation, youth work, community engagement or similar. Understanding of public involvement in research or willingness to develop expertise. Understanding of key concepts and challenges in young people's health and wellbeing and the transition to adulthood. Understanding and knowledge of key potential partners across the UK for delivering youth engagement in the sector. Experience using digital engagement and facilitation tools for online sessions (e.g. Miro, Mural, Mentimeter, Canva, PowerPoint). Dimensions This has been designed as a full-time role, although part-time work could be considered for the right candidate. Flexible working may be required across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be necessary to various AHS locations and partner organisations. Willingness to work hours flexibly including some evenings/weekends. Additional Information Enhanced DBS/PVG or equivalent safeguarding check will be required. Application Process This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary. The closing date for this position is midnight on End of Day Sunday 29 March. Interviews are currently expected to be held during the weeks commencing 27 April and 05 May. Equal Opportunities Policy Statement AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background . click apply for full job details
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
About Adolescent Health Study The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) (Registered Charity Number ) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people aged eight to 18 years from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants' health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults. Purpose of the post The Engagement and Involvement Officer will play a central role in supporting meaningful engagement and involvement of young people, families, schools and other interest-holders in the process of designing, delivering and ensuring the best outputs from the Adolescent Health Study. Primarily, the postholder will be responsible for the stewardship and coordination of the AHS Young People's Advisory Group (YPAG). The post-holder will provide ongoing support to YPAG members to ensure their active participation in opportunities to inform and shape the work of AHS. This will include working closely with the adults in the YPAG members' lives, including parents/carers, teachers and other relevant adults or professionals. The postholder will also be required to build positive working relationships with other organisations and institutions that work directly with young people. They will support the Engagement and Involvement Lead to develop mechanisms to reach wider and more diverse groups of young people to take part in engagement and involvement activities at AHS. This is a role that requires confidence, autonomy, enthusiasm and skill. The post-holder will be a strong advocate for children's rights, have a sound working knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices, and demonstrate experience of co-ordinating youth advisory groups, youth councils or similar. Main responsibilities Coordination & facilitation Plan, organise, and deliver regular meetings, workshops, and consultation sessions with young people. Develop accessible, inclusive and engaging materials to support young people's participation in activities and discussions. Ensure robust mechanisms are in place to facilitate a feedback loop, communicating to young people the impact of their input. Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion are embedded in all activities. Lead on and maintain communication with young people, parents/carers (where appropriate), and partner organisations. Support for young people Provide guidance, pastoral support, and clear information to help young people take part confidently and safely. Facilitate training and development opportunities to build young people's skills, knowledge, and confidence. Foster an environment where young people feel respected, valued, and listened to. Manage mechanisms for reward and recognition of young people's input and contributions. Strengthen and enable staff team Strengthen knowledge and understanding of youth engagement and involvement across the organisation. Enable the wider staff team to plan and conduct activities with the YPAG and wider groups of young people, supporting the design of involvement tasks that are age-appropriate, inclusive, and aligned with best practice. Provide feedback to colleagues on how to maximise the impact of youth involvement. Administration & governance Manage recruitment and onboarding processes for YPAG members. Oversee consent processes, data handling, and safeguarding requirements. Coordinate payments, incentives, travel, and expenses for young people. Maintain accurate records, produce meeting notes, and ensure timely communication. Support the Engagement and Involvement Lead to track, document and report on outcomes and the influence of young people's involvement on projects and workstreams. Continuous learning and development Contribute to the development of the organisation's engagement and involvement strategy. Contribute to the evaluation of engagement and involvement activities and gather feedback from young people, parents/carers and other relevant parties we work closely with. Maintain an interest and working knowledge of best practice in youth involvement, participation, and co production. Identify opportunities to share learning and reflections with the AHS team and wider colleagues to continuously improve practice and processes. Interest-holder and partner engagement Build and maintain partnerships with schools, youth organisations, and community groups to recruit and support young people to engage in engagement and involvement activities. Provide verbal and written presentations of engagement and involvement work with young people to internal and external audiences. Represent AHS in meetings, workshops and events where appropriate. Knowledge, skills and experience Essential criteria Experience developing and delivering engagement and involvement activities with young people and other relevant interest-holders (such as parents, families, teachers and schools). A proven track record or professional background in working with young people - such as in youth work, counselling, mentoring, education, or a related setting. Strong facilitation and communication skills, especially with young audiences. Understanding and experience of good practice in youth engagement and involvement, including the principles and implementation of safeguarding, data protection, and inclusive practice. Experience of co-ordinating a youth advisory group, council, board or similar structure Ability to work autonomously, prioritising tasks and manage own workload. Ability to design and deliver workshops, focus groups or meetings that encourage open dialogue and collaboration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to communicate effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders and to summarise and report key information clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated commitment to children's rights, youth participation and the meaningful inclusion of young people's views and perspectives. Confidence using online meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom), and collaborative platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft 365). Desirable criteria Relevant qualification in youth participation, youth work, community engagement or similar. Understanding of public involvement in research or willingness to develop expertise. Understanding of key concepts and challenges in young people's health and wellbeing and the transition to adulthood. Understanding and knowledge of key potential partners across the UK for delivering youth engagement in the sector. Experience using digital engagement and facilitation tools for online sessions (e.g. Miro, Mural, Mentimeter, Canva, PowerPoint). Dimensions This has been designed as a full-time role, although part-time work could be considered for the right candidate. Flexible working may be required across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be necessary to various AHS locations and partner organisations. Willingness to work hours flexibly including some evenings/weekends. Additional Information Enhanced DBS/PVG or equivalent safeguarding check will be required. Application Process This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary. The closing date for this position is midnight on End of Day Sunday 29 March. Interviews are currently expected to be held during the weeks commencing 27 April and 05 May. Equal Opportunities Policy Statement AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background . click apply for full job details
Choose a partner with intimate knowledge of your industry and first-hand experience of defining its future.Your locationYour locationIndustriesChoose a partner with intimate knowledge of your industry and first-hand experience of defining its future.Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, London# CoPilot Managing Consultant Capgemini Invent Capgemini Invent is the innovation, design, and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group. The Modern Workplace tribe within the Business Technology practice empowers clients to redefine how work gets done - transforming collaboration, productivity, and employee experience through digital technology and organisational change. We work at the intersection of people, processes, and platforms to drive sustainable behavioural and cultural shifts. Your Role In this role you will play a key role in: Setting a strategic vision for clients interested in Microsoft Copilot usage in the workplace, developing offers that align with Group, and other Capgemini capabilities closely related to AI (i.e. security, data, automation, sustainability). Leading complex Copilot projects or programmes. Embodying accountability for delivery excellence, escalating and de-risking complex situations specific to Copilot project delivery. Helping to develop and grow a client portfolio for Microsoft Copilot to generate new opportunities and revenues for Capgemini, showing an ability to understand commercial frameworks and processes. Inspiring, building and coaching your team, leading by example towards personal growth and to contribute to shaping a positive culture, sustaining high performance.As part of your role, you will also be expected to drive the following activities:Client Advisory and Delivery Strategy and Vision: Help clients define their vision and strategy of an empowered digital workplace using Microsoft Copilot including Copilot Chat, M365 Copilot, and Copilot first party agents and Agent Builder so that they realise intended business value and outcomes. Operating Model: Work with clients to design and establish an operating model within their organisation so that they can deploy, embed, and manage Microsoft Copilot securely and at pace as it rapidly evolves. Readiness and Governance: Support clients to assess their readiness for Microsoft Copilot, first party agents and Agent Builder, setting the right governance and guardrails to manage these technologies within the client environment and context. Benefit Realisation: Help clients identify, assess, and deploy Copilot-based solutions to fulfil business requirements at enterprise-level, whilst tracking value and assessing benefits realised Project Management: Lead project planning and delivery using agile methodologies, managing risks, and delivering quality oversight throughout the lifecycle. Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate business value through design and delivery artifacts, driving alignment of senior business and technical leaders on Copilot benefits, showing mastery in presentation and analytical skills.Capability Development Inspire clients with thought-leadership on AI and Copilot trends for the workplace and opportunities to drive their investments towards transformative work that will unlock new value in their organisation, led by ethical principles. Contribute to inventing new frameworks to map benefits and metrics of using Microsoft AI technology to business outcomes and metrics, to continuously support the AI business case. Identify opportunities to accelerate your team's upskilling in Copilot, investing in new training and certifications to keep up with technology advancements. Stay informed of the competitive technology landscape and assess the feasibility of deploying Generative AI solutions such as Microsoft Copilot. Contribute to defining governance and standards for scaling AI-led technology across the different legal and compliance boundaries of global organisations.Business Development Support in responding to bids, RFPs, RFIs, RFSs and proposal requests, embedding the required governance to meet deadline and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders across Capgemini to understand client business needs and provide expert solutions that shape new deals. Drive solution development, including providing input into staffing, skill requirements, and functional ideation throughout the client delivery lifecycle. Your Profile Capgemini Invent DNA Highly collaborative, able to expand your network within Capgemini to promote digital workplace offering whilst advocating for other team's capabilities to your clients. Passion for continuous learning and a willingness to develop others around you, both clients and Capgemini. Drive performance and continuous improvement within the organisation, inspiring and celebrating a culture of boldness. Leadership Ability to build, grow and lead cross-functional teams, to coach direct and indirect reports, drive cohesion and contribute to the wellbeing of the people working for you. Ease engaging with senior stakeholders to influence their investment decision in workplace technologies and champion products to be deployed. Upholding strong ethical values, always making a conscious decision for 'doing the right thing' when doing business or managing your team. Business and Methods Ability to shape and convey exciting storytelling to our clients around our Workplace AI and Copilot offer and business value opportunities. Track record of overseeing and delivering digital transformation projects, delivering tangible results and benefits for clients. Some experience in securing, tracking, growing consulting work sales pipeline across multiple accounts and markets through previous experience and industry contacts / network. Proven experience in applying strategy and innovation approaches to solve complex, analytical, and technical business problems. Technical Some technical understanding of Microsoft AI solutions development methodologies, trends, risks and mitigation strategies, to build credibility with senior client stakeholders. Understanding of ethical considerations of artificial intelligence, how it can be impacted by human bias, and techniques to resolve this. Certification and Experience Professional degree (Bachelors-level or above). Relevant technology certifications (e.g., Microsoft) and experience with AI and Generative AI solutions (e.g., Microsoft Copilot). UK government security clearance (BPSS or SC) preferred. Currently working in a major consulting firm, with at least 4 years of consulting experience.We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing.Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance.Experience levelExperienced ProfessionalsLocationGlasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, London
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Choose a partner with intimate knowledge of your industry and first-hand experience of defining its future.Your locationYour locationIndustriesChoose a partner with intimate knowledge of your industry and first-hand experience of defining its future.Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, London# CoPilot Managing Consultant Capgemini Invent Capgemini Invent is the innovation, design, and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group. The Modern Workplace tribe within the Business Technology practice empowers clients to redefine how work gets done - transforming collaboration, productivity, and employee experience through digital technology and organisational change. We work at the intersection of people, processes, and platforms to drive sustainable behavioural and cultural shifts. Your Role In this role you will play a key role in: Setting a strategic vision for clients interested in Microsoft Copilot usage in the workplace, developing offers that align with Group, and other Capgemini capabilities closely related to AI (i.e. security, data, automation, sustainability). Leading complex Copilot projects or programmes. Embodying accountability for delivery excellence, escalating and de-risking complex situations specific to Copilot project delivery. Helping to develop and grow a client portfolio for Microsoft Copilot to generate new opportunities and revenues for Capgemini, showing an ability to understand commercial frameworks and processes. Inspiring, building and coaching your team, leading by example towards personal growth and to contribute to shaping a positive culture, sustaining high performance.As part of your role, you will also be expected to drive the following activities:Client Advisory and Delivery Strategy and Vision: Help clients define their vision and strategy of an empowered digital workplace using Microsoft Copilot including Copilot Chat, M365 Copilot, and Copilot first party agents and Agent Builder so that they realise intended business value and outcomes. Operating Model: Work with clients to design and establish an operating model within their organisation so that they can deploy, embed, and manage Microsoft Copilot securely and at pace as it rapidly evolves. Readiness and Governance: Support clients to assess their readiness for Microsoft Copilot, first party agents and Agent Builder, setting the right governance and guardrails to manage these technologies within the client environment and context. Benefit Realisation: Help clients identify, assess, and deploy Copilot-based solutions to fulfil business requirements at enterprise-level, whilst tracking value and assessing benefits realised Project Management: Lead project planning and delivery using agile methodologies, managing risks, and delivering quality oversight throughout the lifecycle. Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate business value through design and delivery artifacts, driving alignment of senior business and technical leaders on Copilot benefits, showing mastery in presentation and analytical skills.Capability Development Inspire clients with thought-leadership on AI and Copilot trends for the workplace and opportunities to drive their investments towards transformative work that will unlock new value in their organisation, led by ethical principles. Contribute to inventing new frameworks to map benefits and metrics of using Microsoft AI technology to business outcomes and metrics, to continuously support the AI business case. Identify opportunities to accelerate your team's upskilling in Copilot, investing in new training and certifications to keep up with technology advancements. Stay informed of the competitive technology landscape and assess the feasibility of deploying Generative AI solutions such as Microsoft Copilot. Contribute to defining governance and standards for scaling AI-led technology across the different legal and compliance boundaries of global organisations.Business Development Support in responding to bids, RFPs, RFIs, RFSs and proposal requests, embedding the required governance to meet deadline and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders across Capgemini to understand client business needs and provide expert solutions that shape new deals. Drive solution development, including providing input into staffing, skill requirements, and functional ideation throughout the client delivery lifecycle. Your Profile Capgemini Invent DNA Highly collaborative, able to expand your network within Capgemini to promote digital workplace offering whilst advocating for other team's capabilities to your clients. Passion for continuous learning and a willingness to develop others around you, both clients and Capgemini. Drive performance and continuous improvement within the organisation, inspiring and celebrating a culture of boldness. Leadership Ability to build, grow and lead cross-functional teams, to coach direct and indirect reports, drive cohesion and contribute to the wellbeing of the people working for you. Ease engaging with senior stakeholders to influence their investment decision in workplace technologies and champion products to be deployed. Upholding strong ethical values, always making a conscious decision for 'doing the right thing' when doing business or managing your team. Business and Methods Ability to shape and convey exciting storytelling to our clients around our Workplace AI and Copilot offer and business value opportunities. Track record of overseeing and delivering digital transformation projects, delivering tangible results and benefits for clients. Some experience in securing, tracking, growing consulting work sales pipeline across multiple accounts and markets through previous experience and industry contacts / network. Proven experience in applying strategy and innovation approaches to solve complex, analytical, and technical business problems. Technical Some technical understanding of Microsoft AI solutions development methodologies, trends, risks and mitigation strategies, to build credibility with senior client stakeholders. Understanding of ethical considerations of artificial intelligence, how it can be impacted by human bias, and techniques to resolve this. Certification and Experience Professional degree (Bachelors-level or above). Relevant technology certifications (e.g., Microsoft) and experience with AI and Generative AI solutions (e.g., Microsoft Copilot). UK government security clearance (BPSS or SC) preferred. Currently working in a major consulting firm, with at least 4 years of consulting experience.We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing.Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance.Experience levelExperienced ProfessionalsLocationGlasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, London
