Job Title: Field Sales Manager Location: Warwickshire, B80 From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Field Sales Manager Location: Warwickshire, B80 From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential click apply for full job details
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Leicester, Leicestershire
Administrator £22,500 to 25,000 pro rata Leicester FTC for 12 months 20 hours a week Our client is the largest privately-owned mortgage network in the UK. Their goal is to continue to be the best home for mortgage advisers, protection specialists, equity release experts and general insurance professionals, whatever their size or location. Due to continued growth, they are looking to expand their compliance team at their head office in Leicester. They are looking for someone to deal with onboarding of members and advisers, checking information and dealing with queries in a regulated environment. The successful candidate will be used to working in an office environment, working under pressure, prioritising and working to tight deadlines. You will need competent IT skills including Microsoft Office suite i.e. Excel, Word etc. and have strong verbal and written communication skills. Ideally, they are looking for someone with experience in Financial Services, although a recruitment/admin background would also be beneficial. Key Tasks Progression of applications, member referencing, initial training attendance and authorisation of members and advisers. Maintenance of the Membership database to accurately record status and permission levels. Produce reports and maintain records of activities specified by the Membership Team Manager. With training, provide appropriate guidance to applicants joining the network via telephone/email. Experience Ideally, our client is looking for someone with experience working in an administration environment dealing with customers. Experience of working under pressure, prioritising and working to tight deadlines is essential. It is essential that you have good computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft applications. Personal Qualities You need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to analyse information with a view to making informed decisions. Ideally, our client needs someone who is highly self-motivated to meet key objectives, with a real desire to provide support, with a confident and assured approach when dealing with customer queries. Benefits Additional leave 22 days pro rata plus bank holidays as standard with the option to buy more each year Health and wellbeing programme Sick pay This is a 12-month fixed term role, based at our client's Leicester office. As our client is a non-sponsoring organisation, you will need to have the right to work in the UK.
Apr 18, 2025
Full time
Administrator £22,500 to 25,000 pro rata Leicester FTC for 12 months 20 hours a week Our client is the largest privately-owned mortgage network in the UK. Their goal is to continue to be the best home for mortgage advisers, protection specialists, equity release experts and general insurance professionals, whatever their size or location. Due to continued growth, they are looking to expand their compliance team at their head office in Leicester. They are looking for someone to deal with onboarding of members and advisers, checking information and dealing with queries in a regulated environment. The successful candidate will be used to working in an office environment, working under pressure, prioritising and working to tight deadlines. You will need competent IT skills including Microsoft Office suite i.e. Excel, Word etc. and have strong verbal and written communication skills. Ideally, they are looking for someone with experience in Financial Services, although a recruitment/admin background would also be beneficial. Key Tasks Progression of applications, member referencing, initial training attendance and authorisation of members and advisers. Maintenance of the Membership database to accurately record status and permission levels. Produce reports and maintain records of activities specified by the Membership Team Manager. With training, provide appropriate guidance to applicants joining the network via telephone/email. Experience Ideally, our client is looking for someone with experience working in an administration environment dealing with customers. Experience of working under pressure, prioritising and working to tight deadlines is essential. It is essential that you have good computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft applications. Personal Qualities You need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to analyse information with a view to making informed decisions. Ideally, our client needs someone who is highly self-motivated to meet key objectives, with a real desire to provide support, with a confident and assured approach when dealing with customer queries. Benefits Additional leave 22 days pro rata plus bank holidays as standard with the option to buy more each year Health and wellbeing programme Sick pay This is a 12-month fixed term role, based at our client's Leicester office. As our client is a non-sponsoring organisation, you will need to have the right to work in the UK.
Our leading Douglas-based Finance Sector Client is expanding its Finance Team as they progress an ambitious transformation programme. As they evolve the technology organisation, they require an experienced Enterprise Test Manager. Note - this role is based on the Isle of Man, so requires candidates to either be based on the island currently or be open to relocation. The Enterprise Test Manager to lead the organisation-wide testing strategy, ensuring scalable, efficient, and high-quality software deliveries.The main responsibilities will include: Defining and implementing a comprehensive enterprise-wide testing strategy across functional, non-functional, and automated testing Driving the test transformation roadmap, improving frameworks, methodologies, and tooling across strategic portfolio projects and BAU streams Configuring and optimising Azure DevOps to integrate test management, automation, reporting, and quality tracking into the development lifecycle Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including executive-level leadership, to align testing strategies with business priorities Building trusted relationships across the business and technology teams, ensuring transparency and a shared commitment to quality Providing leadership to the testing function, promoting automation-first approaches, continuous improvement, and risk-based quality assurance Embedding performance, security, usability, and functional testing throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure production-ready releases The ideal candidate for the role of Enterprise Test Manager will have: Ideally a Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in transforming test functions, implementing modern test strategies, frameworks, and tools Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to motivate and influence a multi-facetted test team Strong expertise in configuring and optimising Azure DevOps for the management of cross functional testing activities A proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build trust at all levels, including executive leadership Experience in driving efficiencies via best practice test frameworks and automation-led testing approaches within Agile/DevOps environments
Apr 18, 2025
Full time
Our leading Douglas-based Finance Sector Client is expanding its Finance Team as they progress an ambitious transformation programme. As they evolve the technology organisation, they require an experienced Enterprise Test Manager. Note - this role is based on the Isle of Man, so requires candidates to either be based on the island currently or be open to relocation. The Enterprise Test Manager to lead the organisation-wide testing strategy, ensuring scalable, efficient, and high-quality software deliveries.The main responsibilities will include: Defining and implementing a comprehensive enterprise-wide testing strategy across functional, non-functional, and automated testing Driving the test transformation roadmap, improving frameworks, methodologies, and tooling across strategic portfolio projects and BAU streams Configuring and optimising Azure DevOps to integrate test management, automation, reporting, and quality tracking into the development lifecycle Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including executive-level leadership, to align testing strategies with business priorities Building trusted relationships across the business and technology teams, ensuring transparency and a shared commitment to quality Providing leadership to the testing function, promoting automation-first approaches, continuous improvement, and risk-based quality assurance Embedding performance, security, usability, and functional testing throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure production-ready releases The ideal candidate for the role of Enterprise Test Manager will have: Ideally a Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in transforming test functions, implementing modern test strategies, frameworks, and tools Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to motivate and influence a multi-facetted test team Strong expertise in configuring and optimising Azure DevOps for the management of cross functional testing activities A proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build trust at all levels, including executive leadership Experience in driving efficiencies via best practice test frameworks and automation-led testing approaches within Agile/DevOps environments
Department Student Services Location St Mary's Road Salary £53,702 to £60,920 per annum Release Date Friday 28 March 2025 Closing Date Sunday 20 April 2025 Interview Date Friday 02 May 2025 Reference SS262 The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025. We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success. University status awarded in or after 1992 The Department Student Services is a large multi-disciplinary team that plays a crucial role in supporting our students. Student Money & Immigration Advice comprises of advice on Student Finance & NHS, UWL's internal Scholarships and Bursaries and Student visa and immigration advice in order to support international students. We are a tight knit team who help and support each other. We are a hard-working yet sociable and close-knit team who help and support each other to provide a superlative student experience. The Role The post holder will be responsible for the development and day-to-day staff management and supervision of an effective and pro-active Student Advice service, (reporting directly to the Head of Student Money & immigration Advice). You will also undertake specialist case work in relation to international students and their Student visas, Fee Status assessments, and other issues that might impact the international student experience, their right to study at UWL and their ability to study in London (including but not limited to eVisas, digital statuses and the EU Settlement Scheme; accommodation and financial issues.) While core Student visa knowledge and expertise is invaluable, understanding of other visa routes such as Graduate Route, Skilled Worker and Youth Mobility Scheme visas will be advantageous as we participate in webinar on immigration options after study together with our Careers Service. You will undertake specialist casework and provide support to Student Advisors with complex cases and queries from students, using your experience and knowledge to suggest avenues for exploration and resolution. This will include areas of student financial support (e.g. Student Loans, Student Finance England and NHS). The post holder will support the Head of Student Money & Immigration Advice with developing initiatives to improve communication and proactively work with the student community, Schools/Colleges and Central Services departments to foster engagement and an understanding of services provided within the Team and Student Services as a whole. This appointment requires a flexible approach to working hours as occasional weekend and evening cover is required. The role is fully on campus 5 days a week, primarily based at our St. Mary's Road campus but with cover usually required once or twice a week at our Brentford site. The Person A Student Advice Manager who is self-motivated, proactive, organized and has proven ability to manage and supervise a team, as well as work effectively with conflicting priorities and short timescales. Excellent administrative and time management skills that go hand in hand with line management are an absolute must for this role. You should have excellent interpersonal, effective communication, advocacy and customer service skills with proven case work experience and the ability to work closely with students and staff alike. Experience of working in higher education is essential together with extensive knowledge of UKVI regulations and the immigration rules connected to the student visa route. A thorough understanding of Student funding relevant to Higher Education (e.g. Student Loans, Student Finance England Support and NHS) is essential. You must also have excellent IT skills, working with IT systems to record and report on a wide range of confidential matters within Student Services. A flexible approach to work is essential for this role. How to Apply To apply click on 'Apply Online' and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: Please email if you need any assistance with the application process. Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 28th April 2025. For informal enquiries about the position please contact Alan Shannon-Smith, Head of Student Money & Immigration Advice: . Additional Information Read more about working at the University of West London at Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Previous applicants need not apply
Apr 18, 2025
Full time
Department Student Services Location St Mary's Road Salary £53,702 to £60,920 per annum Release Date Friday 28 March 2025 Closing Date Sunday 20 April 2025 Interview Date Friday 02 May 2025 Reference SS262 The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025. We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success. University status awarded in or after 1992 The Department Student Services is a large multi-disciplinary team that plays a crucial role in supporting our students. Student Money & Immigration Advice comprises of advice on Student Finance & NHS, UWL's internal Scholarships and Bursaries and Student visa and immigration advice in order to support international students. We are a tight knit team who help and support each other. We are a hard-working yet sociable and close-knit team who help and support each other to provide a superlative student experience. The Role The post holder will be responsible for the development and day-to-day staff management and supervision of an effective and pro-active Student Advice service, (reporting directly to the Head of Student Money & immigration Advice). You will also undertake specialist case work in relation to international students and their Student visas, Fee Status assessments, and other issues that might impact the international student experience, their right to study at UWL and their ability to study in London (including but not limited to eVisas, digital statuses and the EU Settlement Scheme; accommodation and financial issues.) While core Student visa knowledge and expertise is invaluable, understanding of other visa routes such as Graduate Route, Skilled Worker and Youth Mobility Scheme visas will be advantageous as we participate in webinar on immigration options after study together with our Careers Service. You will undertake specialist casework and provide support to Student Advisors with complex cases and queries from students, using your experience and knowledge to suggest avenues for exploration and resolution. This will include areas of student financial support (e.g. Student Loans, Student Finance England and NHS). The post holder will support the Head of Student Money & Immigration Advice with developing initiatives to improve communication and proactively work with the student community, Schools/Colleges and Central Services departments to foster engagement and an understanding of services provided within the Team and Student Services as a whole. This appointment requires a flexible approach to working hours as occasional weekend and evening cover is required. The role is fully on campus 5 days a week, primarily based at our St. Mary's Road campus but with cover usually required once or twice a week at our Brentford site. The Person A Student Advice Manager who is self-motivated, proactive, organized and has proven ability to manage and supervise a team, as well as work effectively with conflicting priorities and short timescales. Excellent administrative and time management skills that go hand in hand with line management are an absolute must for this role. You should have excellent interpersonal, effective communication, advocacy and customer service skills with proven case work experience and the ability to work closely with students and staff alike. Experience of working in higher education is essential together with extensive knowledge of UKVI regulations and the immigration rules connected to the student visa route. A thorough understanding of Student funding relevant to Higher Education (e.g. Student Loans, Student Finance England Support and NHS) is essential. You must also have excellent IT skills, working with IT systems to record and report on a wide range of confidential matters within Student Services. A flexible approach to work is essential for this role. How to Apply To apply click on 'Apply Online' and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: Please email if you need any assistance with the application process. Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 28th April 2025. For informal enquiries about the position please contact Alan Shannon-Smith, Head of Student Money & Immigration Advice: . Additional Information Read more about working at the University of West London at Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Previous applicants need not apply
Job Description Control Systems Verification Engineer The Controls Systems Verification Engineer is part of the Electrical, Electronics Software and Control Systems Design function. The Controls Systems Verification Engineer is responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of the controls sub-system and the artefacts associated with the integration, verification, and validation of the system. This shall be achieved through development of test strategies, test artefacts and maintainability of test platforms and tools to demonstrate that the system implementation satisfies the validated system requirements. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Key Accountabilities - Creates approved requirement verification strategies that demonstrate the system requirements via the most suitable verification method (or methods). - Allocates control system requirements to test vehicles defined in the verification plan. - Analyses the control system for functional behaviour, which may include modelling and simulation to demonstrate that the design meets the high-level requirements. - Develops and reviews control system tests that will provide evidence to demonstrate that the control system requirements have been satisfied. - Executes the control system tests in the test platform and documents the verification evidence and system configuration used to produce the test results. - Analyses verification test results against control system requirements and provides a valid verdict. - Provides targeted testing of control system functionality to support problem investigation, problem closures and customer issues. - Liaises with other disciplines to understand problem reports and system functionality to facilitate root cause analysis and effective system development process. - Engages with customers, stakeholders, and suppliers to deliver the control verification work products that support system releases. - May be required to coordinate a team or work package. - May be required to participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for the department, in conjunction with the department managers. - May be required to develop, implement, document, and maintain policies, procedures, associated guidelines, tools and training as required. - Produces reports where required to document the work carried out. - Ensures robust and optimal (weight, cost, etc) problem solutions through the effective application of appropriate engineering tools and applicable processes. - Working with the guidance of Control System Specialists to define solutions to departmental integration and verification capability related problems. Key Experiences and any Qualifications - Working knowledge of ARP4754 verification objectives, verification vehicles, controls design, system architecture, software and/or hardware architecture, and software and hardware development process constraints. - Professional courage to highlight areas of concern and risk regarding suitability of a product to meet its requirements in a safe and functionally appropriate way. - An ability to interpret test results and provide an informed opinion or conclusion as to the outcome of the analysis. - A demonstrated ability to manage tasks to completion ensuring that the relevant areas of the business are appropriately informed. - An ability to identify and manage risk in collaboration with team members. - Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. - Strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to understand the level of analysis required. - Good time management skills able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Dynamically respond to evolving objectives and emerging opportunities while working in coordination with a multidisciplinary, energetic team of engineers and scientists. - Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. - Able to research application issues and products by being outward focussed and able to seek solutions/information from outside of immediate area, including suppliers, universities, customers, related industries - Skilled at working within an agile development framework, team-oriented, collaborative environment or as a sole contributor on identified projects. - Keen to develop capability through appropriate training courses and workshops. - Where required able to train people to improve the capability of the business within a specific area of the business and deliver training material where required. We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-Royce Job Category Software Systems Posting Date 16 Apr 2025; 00:04 Posting End Date PandoLogic.
Apr 18, 2025
Full time
Job Description Control Systems Verification Engineer The Controls Systems Verification Engineer is part of the Electrical, Electronics Software and Control Systems Design function. The Controls Systems Verification Engineer is responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of the controls sub-system and the artefacts associated with the integration, verification, and validation of the system. This shall be achieved through development of test strategies, test artefacts and maintainability of test platforms and tools to demonstrate that the system implementation satisfies the validated system requirements. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Key Accountabilities - Creates approved requirement verification strategies that demonstrate the system requirements via the most suitable verification method (or methods). - Allocates control system requirements to test vehicles defined in the verification plan. - Analyses the control system for functional behaviour, which may include modelling and simulation to demonstrate that the design meets the high-level requirements. - Develops and reviews control system tests that will provide evidence to demonstrate that the control system requirements have been satisfied. - Executes the control system tests in the test platform and documents the verification evidence and system configuration used to produce the test results. - Analyses verification test results against control system requirements and provides a valid verdict. - Provides targeted testing of control system functionality to support problem investigation, problem closures and customer issues. - Liaises with other disciplines to understand problem reports and system functionality to facilitate root cause analysis and effective system development process. - Engages with customers, stakeholders, and suppliers to deliver the control verification work products that support system releases. - May be required to coordinate a team or work package. - May be required to participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for the department, in conjunction with the department managers. - May be required to develop, implement, document, and maintain policies, procedures, associated guidelines, tools and training as required. - Produces reports where required to document the work carried out. - Ensures robust and optimal (weight, cost, etc) problem solutions through the effective application of appropriate engineering tools and applicable processes. - Working with the guidance of Control System Specialists to define solutions to departmental integration and verification capability related problems. Key Experiences and any Qualifications - Working knowledge of ARP4754 verification objectives, verification vehicles, controls design, system architecture, software and/or hardware architecture, and software and hardware development process constraints. - Professional courage to highlight areas of concern and risk regarding suitability of a product to meet its requirements in a safe and functionally appropriate way. - An ability to interpret test results and provide an informed opinion or conclusion as to the outcome of the analysis. - A demonstrated ability to manage tasks to completion ensuring that the relevant areas of the business are appropriately informed. - An ability to identify and manage risk in collaboration with team members. - Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. - Strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to understand the level of analysis required. - Good time management skills able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Dynamically respond to evolving objectives and emerging opportunities while working in coordination with a multidisciplinary, energetic team of engineers and scientists. - Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. - Able to research application issues and products by being outward focussed and able to seek solutions/information from outside of immediate area, including suppliers, universities, customers, related industries - Skilled at working within an agile development framework, team-oriented, collaborative environment or as a sole contributor on identified projects. - Keen to develop capability through appropriate training courses and workshops. - Where required able to train people to improve the capability of the business within a specific area of the business and deliver training material where required. We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-Royce Job Category Software Systems Posting Date 16 Apr 2025; 00:04 Posting End Date PandoLogic.
JobDescription: RoyalCanin is undergoing a significant Digital Transformation journey.Our ability to solve the most critical problems across Mars in aUser Centric way through Data & Analytics is fundamental to ourgrowth ambition and transformation. Significant early success inthis journey, and the introduction of many critical foundationalcapabilities, means that we are looking to accelerate our abilityto solve problems and ultimately drive value for MarsInc. Theopportunities are significant for Mars, and the opportunities forthose working in this space are both hugely exciting and rewarding.Connecting and deriving break-through insight from our Royal Caninand Petcare data ecosystems, leveraging therapidly growing world of external data to get closer to ourcustomers and consumers than ever before, and unlockingefficiencies and automation across our Commercial Function. Buildingon this momentum, we are recruiting a Principal D&A ProductManager to join our Royal Canin Global Data & Analytics Teamwho will accelerate the shaping and delivery of theCommercial Data & AnalyticsAgenda TheRole TheGlobal Commercial(Procurement) - Principal Data andAnalytics Product Manager will manage the vision, roadmap, anddelivery of a subset of the Commercial Data& Analytics solution portfolio. Starting with key Commercial business problems and/or future-back capability needs, thePrincipal Data & Analytics Product Manager will interface withmarket, regional, and global Commercial/Procurement leaders, as well as functionalexperts, to build and deploy analytics products that createbusiness value and advance the RC digitalagenda. KeyResponsibilities RCDivisionFocus Partner with the Director, Global Analytics Product Managementfor VCO tocontinuously build a roadmap of highest-impact analytical productareas For the Products they own, understand current state process, painpoints, user personas, and existing tooling to synthesize manydifferent viewpoints of the problem that the Product addresses intoa clearly definedvision Be the D&A gatekeeper to drive a value creation approachto all productbusiness cases from Commercial ensuring they align with the RC andD&A global and whererelevant localstrategies. Architectthe backlog of Epics that iteratively address the problem using theagileframework Prioritize Epics into Product releases and advocate for resourcingto achieve Productgoals Oversee a squad of technical resources (internal & associates ) that will be deployed to the Product through releaseexecution Evaluate solution's ability to solve the problem through adoptionand other value creationindicators Lead the RC D&A relationship with the Commercial Teamto define the key products, dependencies and EcosystemFocus Lead the interaction and engagement with the Commercial team to contribute and shape the ecosystemDigital Products portfolio and the requirements and adaptationswithin the RCdivision. Elevate RC D&A as a leader in delivering the analytical &insights aspects of the RC Commercial products . Act as "the glue" between D&A andCommercial to build an effective &efficient relationship across all interfaces in a highly complex stakeholderenvironment . Driving thethought leadership andset ting thelong-term vision and strategy for D&A products, ensuring theyalign with Commercialgoals. ContextandScope This role requires a balance of 1) strategic inquiry to identify theunderlying needs of Commercial stakeholders and influencing the organization to embrace newmethods and technologies, mixed with 2) technical breadth to identify andapply art-of-the-possible with advanced analytics in Commercial . Thisrole will partner heavily with Commercial leaders in the business, other D&A and Digital Technologymembers, and with functional experts to define the unique valueproposition for each Product. It will also be critical for thisleader to work closely with end users of the analytics products toensure positive end user experience to deliver on adoption andsustained business value. This role must "lead with problems, nottools" in an unbiased way to determine when appropriate to drive scaling as-is versus when to opportunistically evolve theProduct to support increasing competitiveadvantage. Knowledge/Experience Strong trackrecord of customer facing success andbusiness acumen in working with teams to identify problemsto solve, ideating on the art of the possible, and bringingpossibilities tolife Strength in business-to-science translation to enable partneringwith business teams and technology teams in bringing analyticsproduct ideas tolife Analytics foundation - knowledgeable in both operations researchand the data sciencedomain Experience in delivery management of analytical products, orawareness of the drivers of complexity withindelivery Practitioner &operational experience in the Commercial(Procurement )domain . KeyMars LeadershipCompetencies BusinessInsight BalancesStakeholders ManagesAmbiguity ActionOriented CultivatesInnovation TechSavvy Marsis an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or anaccommodation during the application process because of adisability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased toprovide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as aresult of such a request.
Apr 18, 2025
Full time
JobDescription: RoyalCanin is undergoing a significant Digital Transformation journey.Our ability to solve the most critical problems across Mars in aUser Centric way through Data & Analytics is fundamental to ourgrowth ambition and transformation. Significant early success inthis journey, and the introduction of many critical foundationalcapabilities, means that we are looking to accelerate our abilityto solve problems and ultimately drive value for MarsInc. Theopportunities are significant for Mars, and the opportunities forthose working in this space are both hugely exciting and rewarding.Connecting and deriving break-through insight from our Royal Caninand Petcare data ecosystems, leveraging therapidly growing world of external data to get closer to ourcustomers and consumers than ever before, and unlockingefficiencies and automation across our Commercial Function. Buildingon this momentum, we are recruiting a Principal D&A ProductManager to join our Royal Canin Global Data & Analytics Teamwho will accelerate the shaping and delivery of theCommercial Data & AnalyticsAgenda TheRole TheGlobal Commercial(Procurement) - Principal Data andAnalytics Product Manager will manage the vision, roadmap, anddelivery of a subset of the Commercial Data& Analytics solution portfolio. Starting with key Commercial business problems and/or future-back capability needs, thePrincipal Data & Analytics Product Manager will interface withmarket, regional, and global Commercial/Procurement leaders, as well as functionalexperts, to build and deploy analytics products that createbusiness value and advance the RC digitalagenda. KeyResponsibilities RCDivisionFocus Partner with the Director, Global Analytics Product Managementfor VCO tocontinuously build a roadmap of highest-impact analytical productareas For the Products they own, understand current state process, painpoints, user personas, and existing tooling to synthesize manydifferent viewpoints of the problem that the Product addresses intoa clearly definedvision Be the D&A gatekeeper to drive a value creation approachto all productbusiness cases from Commercial ensuring they align with the RC andD&A global and whererelevant localstrategies. Architectthe backlog of Epics that iteratively address the problem using theagileframework Prioritize Epics into Product releases and advocate for resourcingto achieve Productgoals Oversee a squad of technical resources (internal & associates ) that will be deployed to the Product through releaseexecution Evaluate solution's ability to solve the problem through adoptionand other value creationindicators Lead the RC D&A relationship with the Commercial Teamto define the key products, dependencies and EcosystemFocus Lead the interaction and engagement with the Commercial team to contribute and shape the ecosystemDigital Products portfolio and the requirements and adaptationswithin the RCdivision. Elevate RC D&A as a leader in delivering the analytical &insights aspects of the RC Commercial products . Act as "the glue" between D&A andCommercial to build an effective &efficient relationship across all interfaces in a highly complex stakeholderenvironment . Driving thethought leadership andset ting thelong-term vision and strategy for D&A products, ensuring theyalign with Commercialgoals. ContextandScope This role requires a balance of 1) strategic inquiry to identify theunderlying needs of Commercial stakeholders and influencing the organization to embrace newmethods and technologies, mixed with 2) technical breadth to identify andapply art-of-the-possible with advanced analytics in Commercial . Thisrole will partner heavily with Commercial leaders in the business, other D&A and Digital Technologymembers, and with functional experts to define the unique valueproposition for each Product. It will also be critical for thisleader to work closely with end users of the analytics products toensure positive end user experience to deliver on adoption andsustained business value. This role must "lead with problems, nottools" in an unbiased way to determine when appropriate to drive scaling as-is versus when to opportunistically evolve theProduct to support increasing competitiveadvantage. Knowledge/Experience Strong trackrecord of customer facing success andbusiness acumen in working with teams to identify problemsto solve, ideating on the art of the possible, and bringingpossibilities tolife Strength in business-to-science translation to enable partneringwith business teams and technology teams in bringing analyticsproduct ideas tolife Analytics foundation - knowledgeable in both operations researchand the data sciencedomain Experience in delivery management of analytical products, orawareness of the drivers of complexity withindelivery Practitioner &operational experience in the Commercial(Procurement )domain . KeyMars LeadershipCompetencies BusinessInsight BalancesStakeholders ManagesAmbiguity ActionOriented CultivatesInnovation TechSavvy Marsis an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or anaccommodation during the application process because of adisability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased toprovide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as aresult of such a request.
Apprentice Quantity Surveyor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. Following many years of successful programmes, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next cohort of our Apprenticeship Programme for a September 2025 8th start, with brand new higher-level opportunities available in our Technical and Commercial departments. Apprentice Quantity Surveyor - opportunities available nationwide with the following Divisions: Eastern Counties Cambridge North East Gateshead Northern Home Counties Milton Keynes Scotland East Livingston Scotland West Hamilton South West Bristol Wessex - Ringwood How does the apprenticeship programme work? Our exciting and innovative Apprenticeship Programmes are designed to attract and develop a diverse range of talented individuals who will contribute to the continued growth and success of our business. You will be studying towards a degree level qualification in Construction Quantity Surveying, delivered by Northumbria University. Alongside your day-to-day role, you will be allocated one day per week to attend online sessions and work on your qualification, attending Northumbria University in person on a block release basis per semester (3 times per academic year). All travel and accommodation required will be provided by Bellway. After two years on programme as an apprentice, you will be an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and on completion of the four-year programme, you will be a qualified Quantity Surveyor. As part of Bellway s structured pay scale over the duration of the higher-level apprenticeship, you will earn planned salary increments to enhance your earning potential (dependent on individual performance and other contributory factors). Upon completion of the programme, subject to business need and performance, you may have the opportunity to continue your future with Bellway, where Commercial career paths may include: Senior Quantity Surveyor Commercial Manager Head of Commercial Commercial Director The Role As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will work as part of the Commercial Department. Our Commercial teams have many specialists who make sure that both the workers and suppliers are paid and that everything is constructed to plan and to strict health and safety regulations. Some key responsibilities of the role include: Assisting with sub-contractor management Assisting with material buying when required Preparing and monitoring site costs Attend and contribute to various meetings Price customer extras and liaise with sales department as necessary What do I achieve? A nationally recognised degree-level qualification Level 6 Quantity Surveying (Construction) BSc (Hons) Course Duration: up to 4 years, plus end point assessment (EPA) Transferable skills such as leadership and communication Working for a 5 house builder Building a network of likeminded professionals Improving your knowledge and understanding of the housebuilding industry What s the package? - Competitive salary - starting at £22,000 with planned increments - Annual bonus scheme - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days - Core/flexible working options depending on role - Contributory pension scheme - Life assurance - ShareSave scheme - Cycle to work scheme - Access to BOB our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers What can you bring to Bellway? The quality of our developments, the standard of our customer service, the strength of our business strategy and the value we deliver for our stakeholders are all a result of the talented people who, together, make up Bellway. Because of this we are much more interested in what you could do, than what you have already done. We are looking for apprentices who can demonstrate the following behaviours: - Demonstrates commercial acumen - Ability to make reasoned decisions - Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds - Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills - Committed to diversity and inclusion In addition to this, we are looking for apprentices with GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C, or above, and 112 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of any of the below: - Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate - A related Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or those with non-standard qualifications You must also: - Have a willingness to travel around the UK and stay away from home for short periods of time - Have the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business - Be able to prove your eligibility to work in the UK The Recruitment Process Online Application: Complete the application form online to submit your details. This will then be screened against our five core competencies listed below, which we feel are essential to effective performance at Bellway. - Great Communication - Effective Collaboration - Always Listening - Taking Ownership - Flexibility Video Interview: Successful applicants will be invited to complete a Video Interview. This is a one-way video interview that you can record in your own time. Assessment Centre: the final stage in the process is a half-day virtual assessment centre where you will complete a presentation, team activity and competency-based interview. Key Information - Your progress throughout your application will be communicated by our early careers recruitment team via email or telephone please be as responsive as possible. - The start date for the programme will be September 8th 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a large volume of applications are received.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Apprentice Quantity Surveyor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. Following many years of successful programmes, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next cohort of our Apprenticeship Programme for a September 2025 8th start, with brand new higher-level opportunities available in our Technical and Commercial departments. Apprentice Quantity Surveyor - opportunities available nationwide with the following Divisions: Eastern Counties Cambridge North East Gateshead Northern Home Counties Milton Keynes Scotland East Livingston Scotland West Hamilton South West Bristol Wessex - Ringwood How does the apprenticeship programme work? Our exciting and innovative Apprenticeship Programmes are designed to attract and develop a diverse range of talented individuals who will contribute to the continued growth and success of our business. You will be studying towards a degree level qualification in Construction Quantity Surveying, delivered by Northumbria University. Alongside your day-to-day role, you will be allocated one day per week to attend online sessions and work on your qualification, attending Northumbria University in person on a block release basis per semester (3 times per academic year). All travel and accommodation required will be provided by Bellway. After two years on programme as an apprentice, you will be an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and on completion of the four-year programme, you will be a qualified Quantity Surveyor. As part of Bellway s structured pay scale over the duration of the higher-level apprenticeship, you will earn planned salary increments to enhance your earning potential (dependent on individual performance and other contributory factors). Upon completion of the programme, subject to business need and performance, you may have the opportunity to continue your future with Bellway, where Commercial career paths may include: Senior Quantity Surveyor Commercial Manager Head of Commercial Commercial Director The Role As an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will work as part of the Commercial Department. Our Commercial teams have many specialists who make sure that both the workers and suppliers are paid and that everything is constructed to plan and to strict health and safety regulations. Some key responsibilities of the role include: Assisting with sub-contractor management Assisting with material buying when required Preparing and monitoring site costs Attend and contribute to various meetings Price customer extras and liaise with sales department as necessary What do I achieve? A nationally recognised degree-level qualification Level 6 Quantity Surveying (Construction) BSc (Hons) Course Duration: up to 4 years, plus end point assessment (EPA) Transferable skills such as leadership and communication Working for a 5 house builder Building a network of likeminded professionals Improving your knowledge and understanding of the housebuilding industry What s the package? - Competitive salary - starting at £22,000 with planned increments - Annual bonus scheme - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days - Core/flexible working options depending on role - Contributory pension scheme - Life assurance - ShareSave scheme - Cycle to work scheme - Access to BOB our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers What can you bring to Bellway? The quality of our developments, the standard of our customer service, the strength of our business strategy and the value we deliver for our stakeholders are all a result of the talented people who, together, make up Bellway. Because of this we are much more interested in what you could do, than what you have already done. We are looking for apprentices who can demonstrate the following behaviours: - Demonstrates commercial acumen - Ability to make reasoned decisions - Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds - Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills - Committed to diversity and inclusion In addition to this, we are looking for apprentices with GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C, or above, and 112 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of any of the below: - Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate - A related Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or those with non-standard qualifications You must also: - Have a willingness to travel around the UK and stay away from home for short periods of time - Have the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business - Be able to prove your eligibility to work in the UK The Recruitment Process Online Application: Complete the application form online to submit your details. This will then be screened against our five core competencies listed below, which we feel are essential to effective performance at Bellway. - Great Communication - Effective Collaboration - Always Listening - Taking Ownership - Flexibility Video Interview: Successful applicants will be invited to complete a Video Interview. This is a one-way video interview that you can record in your own time. Assessment Centre: the final stage in the process is a half-day virtual assessment centre where you will complete a presentation, team activity and competency-based interview. Key Information - Your progress throughout your application will be communicated by our early careers recruitment team via email or telephone please be as responsive as possible. - The start date for the programme will be September 8th 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a large volume of applications are received.
Job Description: Royal Canin is undergoing a significant Digital Transformation journey. Our ability to solve the most critical problems across Mars in a User Centric way through Data & Analytics is fundamental to our growth ambition and transformation. Significant early success in this journey, and the introduction of many critical foundational capabilities, means that we are looking to accelerate our ability to solve problems and ultimately drive value for Mars Inc. The opportunities are significant for Mars, and the opportunities for those working in this space are both hugely exciting and rewarding. Connecting and deriving break-through insight from our Royal Canin and Petcare data ecosystems, leveraging the rapidly growing world of external data to get closer to our customers and consumers than ever before, and unlocking efficiencies and automation across our Commercial Function. Building on this momentum, we are recruiting a Principal D&A Product Manager to join our Royal Canin Global Data & Analytics Team who will accelerate the shaping and delivery of the Commercial Data & Analytics Agenda The Role The Global Commercial (Procurement) - Principal Data and Analytics Product Manager will manage the vision, roadmap, and delivery of a subset of the Commercial Data & Analytics solution portfolio. Starting with key Commercial business problems and/or future-back capability needs, the Principal Data & Analytics Product Manager will interface with market, regional, and global Commercial/ Procurement leaders, as well as functional experts, to build and deploy analytics products that create business value and advance the RC digital agenda. Key Responsibilities RC Division Focus Partner with the Director, Global Analytics Product Management for VCO to continuously build a roadmap of highest-impact analytical product areas For the Products they own, understand current state process, pain points, user personas, and existing tooling to synthesize many different viewpoints of the problem that the Product addresses into a clearly defined vision Be the D&A gatekeeper to drive a value creation approach to all product business cases from Commercial ensuring they align with the RC and D&A global and where relevant local strategies. Architect the backlog of Epics that iteratively address the problem using the agile framework Prioritize Epics into Product releases and advocate for resourcing to achieve Product goals Oversee a squad of technical resources (internal & associates ) that will be deployed to the Product through release execution Evaluate solution's ability to solve the problem through adoption and other value creation indicators Lead the RC D&A relationship with the Commercial Team to define the key products, dependencies and Ecosystem Focus Lead the interaction and engagement with the Commercial team to contribute and shape the ecosystem Digital Products portfolio and the requirements and adaptations within the RC division. Elevate RC D&A as a leader in delivering the analytical & insights aspects of the RC Commercial products . Act as "the glue" between D&A and Commercial to build an effective & efficient relationship across all interfaces in a highly complex stakeholder environment . Driving the thought leadership and set ting the long-term vision and strategy for D&A products, ensuring they align with Commercial goals. Context and Scope This role requires a balance of 1) strategic inquiry to identify the underlying needs of Commercial stakeholders and influencing the organization to embrace new methods and technologies, mixed with 2) technical breadth to identify and apply art-of-the-possible with advanced analytics in Commercial . This role will partner heavily with Commercial leaders in the business, other D&A and Digital Technology members, and with functional experts to define the unique value proposition for each Product. It will also be critical for this leader to work closely with end users of the analytics products to ensure positive end user experience to deliver on adoption and sustained business value. This role must "lead with problems, not tools" in an unbiased way to determine when appropriate to drive scaling as-is versus when to opportunistically evolve the Product to support increasing competitive advantage. Knowledge / Experience Strong track record of customer facing success and business acumen in working with teams to identify problems to solve, ideating on the art of the possible, and bringing possibilities to life Strength in business-to-science translation to enable partnering with business teams and technology teams in bringing analytics product ideas to life Analytics foundation - knowledgeable in both operations research and the data science domain Experience in delivery management of analytical products, or awareness of the drivers of complexity within delivery Practitioner & operational experience in the Commercial (Procurement ) domain . Key Mars Leadership Competencies Business Insight Balances Stakeholders Manages Ambiguity Action Oriented Cultivates Innovation Tech Savvy Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Royal Canin is undergoing a significant Digital Transformation journey. Our ability to solve the most critical problems across Mars in a User Centric way through Data & Analytics is fundamental to our growth ambition and transformation. Significant early success in this journey, and the introduction of many critical foundational capabilities, means that we are looking to accelerate our ability to solve problems and ultimately drive value for Mars Inc. The opportunities are significant for Mars, and the opportunities for those working in this space are both hugely exciting and rewarding. Connecting and deriving break-through insight from our Royal Canin and Petcare data ecosystems, leveraging the rapidly growing world of external data to get closer to our customers and consumers than ever before, and unlocking efficiencies and automation across our Commercial Function. Building on this momentum, we are recruiting a Principal D&A Product Manager to join our Royal Canin Global Data & Analytics Team who will accelerate the shaping and delivery of the Commercial Data & Analytics Agenda The Role The Global Commercial (Procurement) - Principal Data and Analytics Product Manager will manage the vision, roadmap, and delivery of a subset of the Commercial Data & Analytics solution portfolio. Starting with key Commercial business problems and/or future-back capability needs, the Principal Data & Analytics Product Manager will interface with market, regional, and global Commercial/ Procurement leaders, as well as functional experts, to build and deploy analytics products that create business value and advance the RC digital agenda. Key Responsibilities RC Division Focus Partner with the Director, Global Analytics Product Management for VCO to continuously build a roadmap of highest-impact analytical product areas For the Products they own, understand current state process, pain points, user personas, and existing tooling to synthesize many different viewpoints of the problem that the Product addresses into a clearly defined vision Be the D&A gatekeeper to drive a value creation approach to all product business cases from Commercial ensuring they align with the RC and D&A global and where relevant local strategies. Architect the backlog of Epics that iteratively address the problem using the agile framework Prioritize Epics into Product releases and advocate for resourcing to achieve Product goals Oversee a squad of technical resources (internal & associates ) that will be deployed to the Product through release execution Evaluate solution's ability to solve the problem through adoption and other value creation indicators Lead the RC D&A relationship with the Commercial Team to define the key products, dependencies and Ecosystem Focus Lead the interaction and engagement with the Commercial team to contribute and shape the ecosystem Digital Products portfolio and the requirements and adaptations within the RC division. Elevate RC D&A as a leader in delivering the analytical & insights aspects of the RC Commercial products . Act as "the glue" between D&A and Commercial to build an effective & efficient relationship across all interfaces in a highly complex stakeholder environment . Driving the thought leadership and set ting the long-term vision and strategy for D&A products, ensuring they align with Commercial goals. Context and Scope This role requires a balance of 1) strategic inquiry to identify the underlying needs of Commercial stakeholders and influencing the organization to embrace new methods and technologies, mixed with 2) technical breadth to identify and apply art-of-the-possible with advanced analytics in Commercial . This role will partner heavily with Commercial leaders in the business, other D&A and Digital Technology members, and with functional experts to define the unique value proposition for each Product. It will also be critical for this leader to work closely with end users of the analytics products to ensure positive end user experience to deliver on adoption and sustained business value. This role must "lead with problems, not tools" in an unbiased way to determine when appropriate to drive scaling as-is versus when to opportunistically evolve the Product to support increasing competitive advantage. Knowledge / Experience Strong track record of customer facing success and business acumen in working with teams to identify problems to solve, ideating on the art of the possible, and bringing possibilities to life Strength in business-to-science translation to enable partnering with business teams and technology teams in bringing analytics product ideas to life Analytics foundation - knowledgeable in both operations research and the data science domain Experience in delivery management of analytical products, or awareness of the drivers of complexity within delivery Practitioner & operational experience in the Commercial (Procurement ) domain . Key Mars Leadership Competencies Business Insight Balances Stakeholders Manages Ambiguity Action Oriented Cultivates Innovation Tech Savvy Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Social Media Assistant Job Location: Hartley Botanic Greenfield office based Permanent, Full time Competitive salary Here at Hartley Botanic, we offer beautiful, elegant, and practical Greenhouses and Glasshouses with a worldwide reputation for perfect design, enduring strength, unparalleled quality and everlasting performance. Providing beautiful ranges of Greenhouses and Glasshouses for the everyday gardener, to the largest bespoke designs across our Victorian, Modern and Heritage ranges, Hartley Botanic works hard to cater to the needs of every individual customer and gardener and every individual garden. Each one of our products is individually designed to the specification of the customer, whether for professional or private need. We pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship and work closely with our customers to ensure they get exactly what they need. Role Brief Hartley Botanic are looking for an enthusiastic Social Media (SM) Assistant who has SM and Content knowledge, preferably with a luxury brand and mature customer The SM Assistant role is a key part of our Marketing plans and function at Hartley Botanic. The role encompasses all aspects of our SM, including delivering SM content to all platforms/channels on a daily basis, planning creation content, delivering key content about Hartley Botanic and specific activities within a SM schedule and calendar. You will support the understanding of our success through Google analytics and regular reporting. You must be flexible, creative and logical in your approach with the customer at the heart of everything you do. The primary element of this role is to drive new profitable customer leads through the engagement of our customer base and potential customers, across all platforms and development of our organic SM strategies. The approach is to use the incredible content we have developed to create and execute inspiring content, grow our reach on all platforms, increase our brand awareness, propel customer engagement and drive traffic to our website. The role is office based, here at Greenfield. You will be located within our factory offices and work alongside the Head of Marketing. You will report into the Head of Marketing. Main duties and responsibilities The main priority for our SM activities is to grow new, profitable customer leads. In tandem this will grow our following on all channels, develop our brand awareness and ensure that Hartley Botanic are seen as the go to brand in luxury Greenhouses and Glasshouses, everywhere You will be responsible for creating captivating content for our company s social media platforms and staying up to date with latest trends and activities within the Glasshouse/ Greenhouse, Gardening and Horticulture sectors With our marketing manager you will be required to develop and execute a SM schedule (daily activities for the UK & USA, across all channels) and produce weekly/monthly reports on new leads, customer engagement and interaction. With support and guidance, when appropriate, you will be expected to reply to customer enquiries and comments, follow up appropriately and in line with our company policies on such matters. Liaising internally and with our marketing and creative agencies to ensure up to date and historic content is available Manage all company SM accounts (Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Houzz) Develop engaging, creative and innovate content to our customers, with regularly scheduled posts, and promote brand focused messages Coordinate SM messaging with the wider Marketing Department to ensure consistency Work with our marketing agency and other departments to develop SM timelines coinciding with new product releases, Ad campaigns or other brand messages Analyse SM campaigns to report on new leads, visitor data, engagement, and areas for improvement Monitor and develop reports on competitor activity across all social media platforms Demonstrate a measurable ROI from SM such as increased new customer leads, website traffic generated, improved engagement and following, direct leads from SM platforms Trend analysis keep up to date with industry trends, social media algorithms and any emerging technologies to ensure our brand is at the forefront of social media marketing Continuous research in best practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our SM activities, to enable us to achieve better results Role Requirements: SM experience with a luxury brand. Within the garden sector, at its broadest, would be an advantage Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders Experience of working with external agencies Strong communication skills, both written and verbal High attention to detail Proficient in using all Social Media Platforms. Proven experience in social media marketing and demonstrable success in developing and executing impactful campaigns. Ability to create and execute high quality, engaging and on brand content across various platforms Clarity of the reasons why we have to ensure that all content adheres to the brand s guidelines The ability to craft compelling copy with an excellent eye for detail. Strong copywriting and literacy skills are imperative. Edit images and videos to maintain a consistent and polished visual style Good understanding of Google Analytics Excellent administration and organisation skills. Great time management abilities. Ability to prioritise effectively Strong PC skills, working knowledge of all Microsoft packages and reports, CRM Ability to work independently and as part of a team A passion for luxury lifestyle products for the Home, gardening, Horticultural sectors INDLS
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Social Media Assistant Job Location: Hartley Botanic Greenfield office based Permanent, Full time Competitive salary Here at Hartley Botanic, we offer beautiful, elegant, and practical Greenhouses and Glasshouses with a worldwide reputation for perfect design, enduring strength, unparalleled quality and everlasting performance. Providing beautiful ranges of Greenhouses and Glasshouses for the everyday gardener, to the largest bespoke designs across our Victorian, Modern and Heritage ranges, Hartley Botanic works hard to cater to the needs of every individual customer and gardener and every individual garden. Each one of our products is individually designed to the specification of the customer, whether for professional or private need. We pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship and work closely with our customers to ensure they get exactly what they need. Role Brief Hartley Botanic are looking for an enthusiastic Social Media (SM) Assistant who has SM and Content knowledge, preferably with a luxury brand and mature customer The SM Assistant role is a key part of our Marketing plans and function at Hartley Botanic. The role encompasses all aspects of our SM, including delivering SM content to all platforms/channels on a daily basis, planning creation content, delivering key content about Hartley Botanic and specific activities within a SM schedule and calendar. You will support the understanding of our success through Google analytics and regular reporting. You must be flexible, creative and logical in your approach with the customer at the heart of everything you do. The primary element of this role is to drive new profitable customer leads through the engagement of our customer base and potential customers, across all platforms and development of our organic SM strategies. The approach is to use the incredible content we have developed to create and execute inspiring content, grow our reach on all platforms, increase our brand awareness, propel customer engagement and drive traffic to our website. The role is office based, here at Greenfield. You will be located within our factory offices and work alongside the Head of Marketing. You will report into the Head of Marketing. Main duties and responsibilities The main priority for our SM activities is to grow new, profitable customer leads. In tandem this will grow our following on all channels, develop our brand awareness and ensure that Hartley Botanic are seen as the go to brand in luxury Greenhouses and Glasshouses, everywhere You will be responsible for creating captivating content for our company s social media platforms and staying up to date with latest trends and activities within the Glasshouse/ Greenhouse, Gardening and Horticulture sectors With our marketing manager you will be required to develop and execute a SM schedule (daily activities for the UK & USA, across all channels) and produce weekly/monthly reports on new leads, customer engagement and interaction. With support and guidance, when appropriate, you will be expected to reply to customer enquiries and comments, follow up appropriately and in line with our company policies on such matters. Liaising internally and with our marketing and creative agencies to ensure up to date and historic content is available Manage all company SM accounts (Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Houzz) Develop engaging, creative and innovate content to our customers, with regularly scheduled posts, and promote brand focused messages Coordinate SM messaging with the wider Marketing Department to ensure consistency Work with our marketing agency and other departments to develop SM timelines coinciding with new product releases, Ad campaigns or other brand messages Analyse SM campaigns to report on new leads, visitor data, engagement, and areas for improvement Monitor and develop reports on competitor activity across all social media platforms Demonstrate a measurable ROI from SM such as increased new customer leads, website traffic generated, improved engagement and following, direct leads from SM platforms Trend analysis keep up to date with industry trends, social media algorithms and any emerging technologies to ensure our brand is at the forefront of social media marketing Continuous research in best practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our SM activities, to enable us to achieve better results Role Requirements: SM experience with a luxury brand. Within the garden sector, at its broadest, would be an advantage Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders Experience of working with external agencies Strong communication skills, both written and verbal High attention to detail Proficient in using all Social Media Platforms. Proven experience in social media marketing and demonstrable success in developing and executing impactful campaigns. Ability to create and execute high quality, engaging and on brand content across various platforms Clarity of the reasons why we have to ensure that all content adheres to the brand s guidelines The ability to craft compelling copy with an excellent eye for detail. Strong copywriting and literacy skills are imperative. Edit images and videos to maintain a consistent and polished visual style Good understanding of Google Analytics Excellent administration and organisation skills. Great time management abilities. Ability to prioritise effectively Strong PC skills, working knowledge of all Microsoft packages and reports, CRM Ability to work independently and as part of a team A passion for luxury lifestyle products for the Home, gardening, Horticultural sectors INDLS
Black Cherry Recruitment Ltd
Northenden, Manchester
This highly decorated premier south Manchester PR agency is on an expansion drive and are recruiting their corporate and B2B team. They are looking to speak to enthusiastic and ambitious PR Account Managers and Senior Account Managers. A fun, young, dynamic and driven culture, they like to work and play equally as hard with this particular role working on a mix of auto-motive, fitness, retail, medical, property, finance and tech. clients. It goes without saying that you will have first class writing and communication skills, a commitment for achieving exceptional results and prior corporate/B2B PR experience, ideally gained in an agency environment. They are a fast growing PR agency and there is huge potential to progress quickly within the business. The agency mixes traditional and digital PR together and while digital skills are not essential, a prior understanding of social media, Google Analytics and SEO would be beneficial. PR Senior Account Manager Responsibilities will include: liaising with clients and the media, via telephone and email; monitoring the media account management mentoring & managing junior members of staff implementing PR activity preparing regular client reports and attending client meetings researching, writing and distributing press releases promoting news stories and features to the media, known as selling in collating, analysing and evaluating media coverage coordinating press photography undertaking research for new business proposals managing social media accounts
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
This highly decorated premier south Manchester PR agency is on an expansion drive and are recruiting their corporate and B2B team. They are looking to speak to enthusiastic and ambitious PR Account Managers and Senior Account Managers. A fun, young, dynamic and driven culture, they like to work and play equally as hard with this particular role working on a mix of auto-motive, fitness, retail, medical, property, finance and tech. clients. It goes without saying that you will have first class writing and communication skills, a commitment for achieving exceptional results and prior corporate/B2B PR experience, ideally gained in an agency environment. They are a fast growing PR agency and there is huge potential to progress quickly within the business. The agency mixes traditional and digital PR together and while digital skills are not essential, a prior understanding of social media, Google Analytics and SEO would be beneficial. PR Senior Account Manager Responsibilities will include: liaising with clients and the media, via telephone and email; monitoring the media account management mentoring & managing junior members of staff implementing PR activity preparing regular client reports and attending client meetings researching, writing and distributing press releases promoting news stories and features to the media, known as selling in collating, analysing and evaluating media coverage coordinating press photography undertaking research for new business proposals managing social media accounts
In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centres (Delivery Centres), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centres offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat.Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground-breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.We offer: Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year; no one off annual reviews here A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, 1 month paid paternity leave, 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday, a gym discount scheme, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future. A Package Specialist in Oracle Cloud HCM specializes in the implementation, configuring , testing and production support of business processes within HCM Cloud modules, primarily Core HR preferably with additional skills of Recruiting and onboarding, security. This role involves understanding the business requirements, write functional design document, configure the system, testing the processes, integrating them into the clients' business environment, and ensuring they meet the clients' business objectives. This role is also expected to write preliminary level of reports using OTBI, understand release processes and help in regression testing.Key responsibilities include: Collaborating with clients to understand their HCM requirements and objectives. Designing, configuring, and customising Oracle Cloud HCM solutions to meet client needs. Guiding clients through the implementation lifecycle, from project initiation to go-live and post-implementation support. Providing functional guidance and support to clients during the configuration and testing phases. Troubleshooting and resolving Oracle Cloud HCM-related issues, ensuring smooth operations for our clients. Keeping up-to-date with the latest Oracle Cloud HCM features, updates, and best practices. Contributing to the continuous improvement of our HCM implementation processes and tools.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centres (Delivery Centres), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centres offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat.Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground-breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.We offer: Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year; no one off annual reviews here A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, 1 month paid paternity leave, 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday, a gym discount scheme, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future. A Package Specialist in Oracle Cloud HCM specializes in the implementation, configuring , testing and production support of business processes within HCM Cloud modules, primarily Core HR preferably with additional skills of Recruiting and onboarding, security. This role involves understanding the business requirements, write functional design document, configure the system, testing the processes, integrating them into the clients' business environment, and ensuring they meet the clients' business objectives. This role is also expected to write preliminary level of reports using OTBI, understand release processes and help in regression testing.Key responsibilities include: Collaborating with clients to understand their HCM requirements and objectives. Designing, configuring, and customising Oracle Cloud HCM solutions to meet client needs. Guiding clients through the implementation lifecycle, from project initiation to go-live and post-implementation support. Providing functional guidance and support to clients during the configuration and testing phases. Troubleshooting and resolving Oracle Cloud HCM-related issues, ensuring smooth operations for our clients. Keeping up-to-date with the latest Oracle Cloud HCM features, updates, and best practices. Contributing to the continuous improvement of our HCM implementation processes and tools.
Corporate Resources and Business Improvement The Resources and Business Improvement directorate is led by Dianne Tranmer. It is responsible for: People Function, Facilities Management, Digital Experience Unit and Technology Group, Information Governance, Executive Support Team and leadership of all our shared services across the GLA Group. About the team The Mayor of London's Data for London programme has been established to improve the flow and usage of data to serve citizens, solve city challenges, and promote productivity - putting data into the hands of those who can make a positive difference for London. The Data for London Advisory Board brings together data leaders from across public, private and civil society and includes expertise in the fields of data science, data ethics, smart cities, cyber security, public engagement and data journalism. Inside the GLA's Digital Experience Unit, the Data for London team are working to 'fix the plumbing' for the data ecosystem in London. This includes delivering a rebuild of the London Datastore , which serves 2m users and contains 18,000 data files. As we work towards that full rebuild, the team have released the first component of new data infrastructure for London: the Data for London Library. The Data for London Library will allow users to search city data, all in one place. We will harvest metadata from many more organisations across London than the current DataStore and put it all in one searchable Library, allowing data analysts to find new datasets or possible collaborators to solve their problem. The Data for London team now moves onto the second phase of the rebuild. This will be focused on data sharing and access management, ensuring effective governance, roles and responsibilities, and secure access. About the role This new role offers a great opportunity to apply your digital project management skills to a series of flagship data projects. Working as part of the Data for London team, you will convene stakeholders from the public, third and private sectors within London's data ecosystem to understand their needs. You'll help drive innovation by exploring new datasets, data sharing and how data is integrated into decision making. You'll run workshops and oversee the design and delivery of micro-experiments to validate hypotheses about the role data can play in specific exemplar projects. This may include expanding existing platforms, such as Data for London, or identifying opportunities to test and scale emerging technologies. Finally, in conjunction with the wider Data for London team, the role will support relevant cross-sector groups and partnerships to deliver the agreed outputs, which may include new data products and services. In addition to your work on exemplars, the Data Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor on all aspects of the Data for London programme, owning and cultivating relationships with internal partners across the Greater London Authority. The role will work in partnership with directorate leaders and senior managers to provide high-quality strategic data advice, direction, insight and support, balancing the needs of end users with strategic policy objectives. What your day will look like: Support the Head of Data for London by working closely with managers across the Greater London Authority, gaining sufficient knowledge of the affairs of their data-related needs, challenges, and opportunities. Develop and maintain strong relationships with directors and senior managers, acting as a credible strategic partner on how to effectively leverage the resources, tools, and expertise available within the Data for London program and City Intelligence Unit. Act as the primary point of contact for Data for London partner projects, ensuring timely and effective communication and expectation management. Lead secretariat support for the Data Projects Review group, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, documenting decisions, and following up on action items. Facilitate the prioritisation process for Data for London partner requests, ensuring alignment with the programme and wider organization's strategic objectives and available resources. Identify opportunities for cross-collaboration and knowledge sharing among partners, promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Influence and challenge strategic decisions ensuring stakeholders are fully aware of the impact decisions made may have on strategic GLA data priorities, including the provision of accurate management information to enable evidence-based decision making. Realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Ability to provide credible professional advice, challenge and innovative solutions to senior stakeholders Experience of implementing improvements to people systems and processes Ability to present technical / complex people information (orally and in writing) clearly and concisely to non-technical senior stakeholders Strong understanding of data management principles, including open data publishing, data analytics, data governance, data quality, and data privacy. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Experience in project management and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Martine Wauben would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview. The interview date is to be confirmed, around 6-9 May 2025. Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. . click apply for full job details
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Corporate Resources and Business Improvement The Resources and Business Improvement directorate is led by Dianne Tranmer. It is responsible for: People Function, Facilities Management, Digital Experience Unit and Technology Group, Information Governance, Executive Support Team and leadership of all our shared services across the GLA Group. About the team The Mayor of London's Data for London programme has been established to improve the flow and usage of data to serve citizens, solve city challenges, and promote productivity - putting data into the hands of those who can make a positive difference for London. The Data for London Advisory Board brings together data leaders from across public, private and civil society and includes expertise in the fields of data science, data ethics, smart cities, cyber security, public engagement and data journalism. Inside the GLA's Digital Experience Unit, the Data for London team are working to 'fix the plumbing' for the data ecosystem in London. This includes delivering a rebuild of the London Datastore , which serves 2m users and contains 18,000 data files. As we work towards that full rebuild, the team have released the first component of new data infrastructure for London: the Data for London Library. The Data for London Library will allow users to search city data, all in one place. We will harvest metadata from many more organisations across London than the current DataStore and put it all in one searchable Library, allowing data analysts to find new datasets or possible collaborators to solve their problem. The Data for London team now moves onto the second phase of the rebuild. This will be focused on data sharing and access management, ensuring effective governance, roles and responsibilities, and secure access. About the role This new role offers a great opportunity to apply your digital project management skills to a series of flagship data projects. Working as part of the Data for London team, you will convene stakeholders from the public, third and private sectors within London's data ecosystem to understand their needs. You'll help drive innovation by exploring new datasets, data sharing and how data is integrated into decision making. You'll run workshops and oversee the design and delivery of micro-experiments to validate hypotheses about the role data can play in specific exemplar projects. This may include expanding existing platforms, such as Data for London, or identifying opportunities to test and scale emerging technologies. Finally, in conjunction with the wider Data for London team, the role will support relevant cross-sector groups and partnerships to deliver the agreed outputs, which may include new data products and services. In addition to your work on exemplars, the Data Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor on all aspects of the Data for London programme, owning and cultivating relationships with internal partners across the Greater London Authority. The role will work in partnership with directorate leaders and senior managers to provide high-quality strategic data advice, direction, insight and support, balancing the needs of end users with strategic policy objectives. What your day will look like: Support the Head of Data for London by working closely with managers across the Greater London Authority, gaining sufficient knowledge of the affairs of their data-related needs, challenges, and opportunities. Develop and maintain strong relationships with directors and senior managers, acting as a credible strategic partner on how to effectively leverage the resources, tools, and expertise available within the Data for London program and City Intelligence Unit. Act as the primary point of contact for Data for London partner projects, ensuring timely and effective communication and expectation management. Lead secretariat support for the Data Projects Review group, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, documenting decisions, and following up on action items. Facilitate the prioritisation process for Data for London partner requests, ensuring alignment with the programme and wider organization's strategic objectives and available resources. Identify opportunities for cross-collaboration and knowledge sharing among partners, promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Influence and challenge strategic decisions ensuring stakeholders are fully aware of the impact decisions made may have on strategic GLA data priorities, including the provision of accurate management information to enable evidence-based decision making. Realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Ability to provide credible professional advice, challenge and innovative solutions to senior stakeholders Experience of implementing improvements to people systems and processes Ability to present technical / complex people information (orally and in writing) clearly and concisely to non-technical senior stakeholders Strong understanding of data management principles, including open data publishing, data analytics, data governance, data quality, and data privacy. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Experience in project management and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Martine Wauben would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview. The interview date is to be confirmed, around 6-9 May 2025. Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. . click apply for full job details
The FA are excited to be searching for a Quality Assurance Manager to join our Digital Technology division. As the Quality Assurance Manager at the FA, you will be responsible for leading the entire QA practice comprising of QA Leads, Automation Engineers, Security, Accessibility, Performance and Integration test engineers, both UK-based and offshore / FA staff and third-party suppliers - ensuring the delivery of high-quality software across all our digital products. This role goes beyond managing individual projects-it's about setting a vision for quality assurance, evolving our automated testing framework, and embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle. You will be an influential leader who creates and drives the strategy, process, and performance of our QA practice. Your goal is to build a world-class QA function that consistently exceeds expectations, supports continuous delivery, and maintains the highest standards of software quality. What will you be doing? Leadership & Strategy: Define and execute a comprehensive QA strategy that aligns with our product development goals and business objectives, focusing on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement. Lead, mentor, and manage the practice of QA Leads, QA analysts and automation engineers, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance. Drive initiatives to enhance meaningful test automation, increasing coverage, reliability, and speed of testing. Champion quality across the organisation, influencing our teams to adopt best practices in testing and quality assurance. Process & Governance: Establish and enforce QA standards, policies, and governance throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring consistent and efficient processes. Oversee the development, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts for functional, integration, performance, and regression testing, across our web and mobile platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Architecture, Design and Release, to ensure QA is integrated early and continuously in the delivery process. Project & Release Management: Take ownership of the quality of all releases, coordinating with release management & coordination to ensure smooth, timely, and high-quality software deployments. Create plans and schedules to ensure QAs are allocated across the various squads and projects, and to meet project timelines and product quality objectives. Implement robust tracking and reporting mechanisms, providing clear insights into quality metrics, testing progress, and areas for improvement. Support the delivery teams ensuring the appropriate QA resources are in place, optimising for efficiency and impact. Continuous Improvement: Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, automation coverage, and overall software quality. Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and frameworks that can elevate the QA function and better align it with the business needs. Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the QA team. Ensure they stay current with the latest industry trends and best practices, while tailoring our approach to meet the specific needs of our business, recognising that what works best for us may differ from standard practices elsewhere. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Proven experience leading a QA function, especially in an outsourced/offshore software development model, with a strong background in automation. Knowledge of test automation frameworks and experience in scaling automation across a complex software suite. Demonstrated success in defining and executing QA strategies that have significantly improved product quality and delivery speed. Demonstrated success in successfully embedding automation in QA BAU, and regression, to avoid duplication of effort. Strong expertise in software testing methodologies, including functional, integration, performance, and regression testing. Experience working with web-based applications and related technologies. Proven track record of process improvement and driving a quality-first culture in a fast-paced Agile environment. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience in hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing QA teams. Experience of working with suppliers in an offshore development model. Strong communication skills and experience in stakeholder management, capable of delivering clear updates on quality, risks, and project status. Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, balancing big-picture goals with day-to-day execution. Beneficial to have: Experience in testing on mobile platforms. Experience with databases (Microsoft SQL Server preferred) Experience working in a sport-related environment. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract. ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
The FA are excited to be searching for a Quality Assurance Manager to join our Digital Technology division. As the Quality Assurance Manager at the FA, you will be responsible for leading the entire QA practice comprising of QA Leads, Automation Engineers, Security, Accessibility, Performance and Integration test engineers, both UK-based and offshore / FA staff and third-party suppliers - ensuring the delivery of high-quality software across all our digital products. This role goes beyond managing individual projects-it's about setting a vision for quality assurance, evolving our automated testing framework, and embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle. You will be an influential leader who creates and drives the strategy, process, and performance of our QA practice. Your goal is to build a world-class QA function that consistently exceeds expectations, supports continuous delivery, and maintains the highest standards of software quality. What will you be doing? Leadership & Strategy: Define and execute a comprehensive QA strategy that aligns with our product development goals and business objectives, focusing on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement. Lead, mentor, and manage the practice of QA Leads, QA analysts and automation engineers, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance. Drive initiatives to enhance meaningful test automation, increasing coverage, reliability, and speed of testing. Champion quality across the organisation, influencing our teams to adopt best practices in testing and quality assurance. Process & Governance: Establish and enforce QA standards, policies, and governance throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring consistent and efficient processes. Oversee the development, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts for functional, integration, performance, and regression testing, across our web and mobile platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Architecture, Design and Release, to ensure QA is integrated early and continuously in the delivery process. Project & Release Management: Take ownership of the quality of all releases, coordinating with release management & coordination to ensure smooth, timely, and high-quality software deployments. Create plans and schedules to ensure QAs are allocated across the various squads and projects, and to meet project timelines and product quality objectives. Implement robust tracking and reporting mechanisms, providing clear insights into quality metrics, testing progress, and areas for improvement. Support the delivery teams ensuring the appropriate QA resources are in place, optimising for efficiency and impact. Continuous Improvement: Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency, automation coverage, and overall software quality. Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and frameworks that can elevate the QA function and better align it with the business needs. Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the QA team. Ensure they stay current with the latest industry trends and best practices, while tailoring our approach to meet the specific needs of our business, recognising that what works best for us may differ from standard practices elsewhere. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: Proven experience leading a QA function, especially in an outsourced/offshore software development model, with a strong background in automation. Knowledge of test automation frameworks and experience in scaling automation across a complex software suite. Demonstrated success in defining and executing QA strategies that have significantly improved product quality and delivery speed. Demonstrated success in successfully embedding automation in QA BAU, and regression, to avoid duplication of effort. Strong expertise in software testing methodologies, including functional, integration, performance, and regression testing. Experience working with web-based applications and related technologies. Proven track record of process improvement and driving a quality-first culture in a fast-paced Agile environment. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience in hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing QA teams. Experience of working with suppliers in an offshore development model. Strong communication skills and experience in stakeholder management, capable of delivering clear updates on quality, risks, and project status. Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, balancing big-picture goals with day-to-day execution. Beneficial to have: Experience in testing on mobile platforms. Experience with databases (Microsoft SQL Server preferred) Experience working in a sport-related environment. What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract. ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Indirect Buyer to join a global manufacturing business in Sunderland. You will be joining their Purchasing function to support business development in an industry and organisation with high growth potential. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong connections with Global Purchasing to identify strategies and to develop suppliers both globally and locally. Gather Market Intelligence, identify major categories, analyse current spend & develop an optimal Indirect Strategy Plan Deliver the strategy through supplier relationships & multiple projects (CAPEX, Service, Energy, Maintenance, T&L contracts) Focus on & deliver strategic proactive tenders for the identified Indirect approved suppliers & purchase spend. Lead negotiations, supplier selection & align functional requirements Increase control & management of Service Contracts - e.g. best practice and avoid termination penalties; YOY cost reductions. Work with Indirect Senior Purchasing Manager & internal functions to establish QCD targets, objectives and deliver against targets KPIs. Ensure day to day issues are managed with relevant plant personnel resulting in improved quality/logistical performance. Provide support to the Purchasing Officer for continuous improvements in supplier quality & OTIF for indirect parts. When required manage release of Indirect Purchase Orders from SAP system. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will ideally be educated to degree level and currently be working within an indirect Purchasing role within a manufacturing environment and will have built up experience of at least 5 years of supplier engagement, negotiation, and cost reduction. Strong leader to influence, be able to work to tight deadlines, have a good sense of priority and have previous negotiation experience. Excellent communication skills are crucial to this role, as is the ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. You should possess strong industrial awareness by investigating new supply markets to assess existing and new supplier capabilities You must hold a full driving licence. Some degree of travel may be required. CIPS or MCIPS is a requirement for this role. Benefits 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase / sell scheme Enhanced life assurance Enhanced pension scheme Enhanced maternity / paternity pay Dental plan Flexible working office roles
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Indirect Buyer to join a global manufacturing business in Sunderland. You will be joining their Purchasing function to support business development in an industry and organisation with high growth potential. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong connections with Global Purchasing to identify strategies and to develop suppliers both globally and locally. Gather Market Intelligence, identify major categories, analyse current spend & develop an optimal Indirect Strategy Plan Deliver the strategy through supplier relationships & multiple projects (CAPEX, Service, Energy, Maintenance, T&L contracts) Focus on & deliver strategic proactive tenders for the identified Indirect approved suppliers & purchase spend. Lead negotiations, supplier selection & align functional requirements Increase control & management of Service Contracts - e.g. best practice and avoid termination penalties; YOY cost reductions. Work with Indirect Senior Purchasing Manager & internal functions to establish QCD targets, objectives and deliver against targets KPIs. Ensure day to day issues are managed with relevant plant personnel resulting in improved quality/logistical performance. Provide support to the Purchasing Officer for continuous improvements in supplier quality & OTIF for indirect parts. When required manage release of Indirect Purchase Orders from SAP system. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will ideally be educated to degree level and currently be working within an indirect Purchasing role within a manufacturing environment and will have built up experience of at least 5 years of supplier engagement, negotiation, and cost reduction. Strong leader to influence, be able to work to tight deadlines, have a good sense of priority and have previous negotiation experience. Excellent communication skills are crucial to this role, as is the ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. You should possess strong industrial awareness by investigating new supply markets to assess existing and new supplier capabilities You must hold a full driving licence. Some degree of travel may be required. CIPS or MCIPS is a requirement for this role. Benefits 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase / sell scheme Enhanced life assurance Enhanced pension scheme Enhanced maternity / paternity pay Dental plan Flexible working office roles
Housing and Land The Housing and Land directorate is responsible for the Mayor's plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. Working closely with boroughs and partners, we manage the Mayor's housing investment programmes and land and property assets to support the building of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration. About the team This role is in the Housing Strategy and Policy team, which is responsible for developing the Mayor's housing policies. The remit of the Housing Strategy and Policy team covers a broad range of policy areas including new supply, homelessness, rough sleeping, building safety and private rented sector policy. In this post you will be working alongside colleagues to formulate policy to deliver on the Mayor's priorities and to ensure these policies are informed by sound evidence. About the role This role will tackle a variety of housing issues. The role will focus on policy work that supports the Mayor of London's agenda to increase levels of housebuilding in London. You'll become an expert in your policy area and the solutions needed for London's housing crisis to support senior colleagues across the Housing & Land directorate and the Mayor's office. You will be responsible for proactively leading on both policy development and implementation, negotiating the trade-offs and complexities inherent in housing policy. You will draw on an ability to build and manage effective working relationships, as the role requires engagement with senior politicians, London boroughs, housing associations, central government departments, and wider external stakeholders. You will work in coordination with other GLA policy and delivery teams covering planning, regeneration, infrastructure, social policy and economic development. What your day will look like: Leading on the development, review and implementation of housing policies. Providing advice to the Deputy Mayor for Housing and the Mayor of London. Researching housing issues through the analysis and interpretation of data, policy information, research and legislation. Respond to enquiries about the Mayor's housing policies from London Assembly members, the trade press, Londoners, and other stakeholders. Realise and promote the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities, and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet and address the following essential technical requirements in your application: Good understanding of issues and policy relating to housing or equivalent policy area. An understanding of the GLA's commitment to equality and diversity. You must also meet the following behavioural competencies in your application, as explained further in the GLA Competency Framework (linked below): Research and analysis (Level 2 indicators of performance) Building and managing relationships (Level 2 indicators of performance) Communicating and influencing (Level 2 indicators of performance) Problem solving (Level 2 indicators of performance). The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: An up to date CV A covering letter with a maximum of 1,500 words, which outlines how you meet the two essential technical requirements and the four behavioural competencies (outlined above, behavioural competencies explained further in the GLA Competency Framework). We recommend that you structure your cover letter with sub-headings and include specific examples to ensure you present the information required for shortlisting. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your cover letter. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) Please note, if you do not submit the above, you are unlikely to be considered for the role. As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role Alexis Harris, the hiring manager, will be holding a live one-hour session on MS Teams which will provide the opportunity for applicants to find out more about the role. This will be held on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 12:30-1:30pm. The session will not be recorded. Join the meeting now (link here) If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview and will also be required to participate in a short assessment. The interview will be competency based and address the technical requirements and competencies outlined above. The interview and assessment dates will be confirmed after applications are reviewed but are expected to take place in early June 2025. Interviews will be held in person at our GLA office in Southwark (169 Union Street, SE1 0LL). Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying. On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period; successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and at least 18 months service with the GLA If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed. If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment. If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application. More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Housing and Land The Housing and Land directorate is responsible for the Mayor's plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. Working closely with boroughs and partners, we manage the Mayor's housing investment programmes and land and property assets to support the building of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration. About the team This role is in the Housing Strategy and Policy team, which is responsible for developing the Mayor's housing policies. The remit of the Housing Strategy and Policy team covers a broad range of policy areas including new supply, homelessness, rough sleeping, building safety and private rented sector policy. In this post you will be working alongside colleagues to formulate policy to deliver on the Mayor's priorities and to ensure these policies are informed by sound evidence. About the role This role will tackle a variety of housing issues. The role will focus on policy work that supports the Mayor of London's agenda to increase levels of housebuilding in London. You'll become an expert in your policy area and the solutions needed for London's housing crisis to support senior colleagues across the Housing & Land directorate and the Mayor's office. You will be responsible for proactively leading on both policy development and implementation, negotiating the trade-offs and complexities inherent in housing policy. You will draw on an ability to build and manage effective working relationships, as the role requires engagement with senior politicians, London boroughs, housing associations, central government departments, and wider external stakeholders. You will work in coordination with other GLA policy and delivery teams covering planning, regeneration, infrastructure, social policy and economic development. What your day will look like: Leading on the development, review and implementation of housing policies. Providing advice to the Deputy Mayor for Housing and the Mayor of London. Researching housing issues through the analysis and interpretation of data, policy information, research and legislation. Respond to enquiries about the Mayor's housing policies from London Assembly members, the trade press, Londoners, and other stakeholders. Realise and promote the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities, and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet and address the following essential technical requirements in your application: Good understanding of issues and policy relating to housing or equivalent policy area. An understanding of the GLA's commitment to equality and diversity. You must also meet the following behavioural competencies in your application, as explained further in the GLA Competency Framework (linked below): Research and analysis (Level 2 indicators of performance) Building and managing relationships (Level 2 indicators of performance) Communicating and influencing (Level 2 indicators of performance) Problem solving (Level 2 indicators of performance). The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: An up to date CV A covering letter with a maximum of 1,500 words, which outlines how you meet the two essential technical requirements and the four behavioural competencies (outlined above, behavioural competencies explained further in the GLA Competency Framework). We recommend that you structure your cover letter with sub-headings and include specific examples to ensure you present the information required for shortlisting. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your cover letter. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345) Please note, if you do not submit the above, you are unlikely to be considered for the role. As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role Alexis Harris, the hiring manager, will be holding a live one-hour session on MS Teams which will provide the opportunity for applicants to find out more about the role. This will be held on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 12:30-1:30pm. The session will not be recorded. Join the meeting now (link here) If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview and will also be required to participate in a short assessment. The interview will be competency based and address the technical requirements and competencies outlined above. The interview and assessment dates will be confirmed after applications are reviewed but are expected to take place in early June 2025. Interviews will be held in person at our GLA office in Southwark (169 Union Street, SE1 0LL). Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying. On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period; successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and at least 18 months service with the GLA If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed. If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment. If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application. More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact
We're seeking a talented and experienced PR professional to join a leading architectural PR agency as an Account Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the architecture and built environment sector, managing high-profile accounts and helping to drive the agency's growth. You will be responsible for delivering strategic PR campaigns, cultivating strong client relationships, and managing the day-to-day account activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in architectural PR, a strong understanding of the sector, and excellent communication skills. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and contribute to exciting campaigns in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Key responsibilities could include: Develop and implement strategic PR campaigns for a range of architecture and built environment clients. Manage day-to-day account activities, ensuring client objectives are met. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts. Write and edit press materials, including press releases, statements, and articles. Coordinate and manage media outreach and coverage. Track and report on campaign results, adjusting strategies as needed. If you're ready for your next challenge and want to be part of an innovative, creative PR agency, apply today! We will do our very best to help you find your ideal job. Our approach is personable and we believe that your job hunting experience should be enjoyable. We look forward to hearing from you. Please visit our website for all vacancies - GDPR By applying for this role you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (please see our website for full details) and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. Place is an equal opportunities employer and recruitment agency.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
We're seeking a talented and experienced PR professional to join a leading architectural PR agency as an Account Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the architecture and built environment sector, managing high-profile accounts and helping to drive the agency's growth. You will be responsible for delivering strategic PR campaigns, cultivating strong client relationships, and managing the day-to-day account activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in architectural PR, a strong understanding of the sector, and excellent communication skills. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and contribute to exciting campaigns in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Key responsibilities could include: Develop and implement strategic PR campaigns for a range of architecture and built environment clients. Manage day-to-day account activities, ensuring client objectives are met. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts. Write and edit press materials, including press releases, statements, and articles. Coordinate and manage media outreach and coverage. Track and report on campaign results, adjusting strategies as needed. If you're ready for your next challenge and want to be part of an innovative, creative PR agency, apply today! We will do our very best to help you find your ideal job. Our approach is personable and we believe that your job hunting experience should be enjoyable. We look forward to hearing from you. Please visit our website for all vacancies - GDPR By applying for this role you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (please see our website for full details) and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. Place is an equal opportunities employer and recruitment agency.
Practice Manager / Studio Manager We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and enthusiastic Practice Manager to oversee the smooth running of our design studio. The ideal candidate will bring energy, initiative, and a positive, professional attitude to a varied and rewarding role. Key Responsibilities Office Management & Admin Oversee the general running of the office to ensure an efficient, smooth environment. Act as first point of contact for visitors and phone calls. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of office, enforce clean desk policy, and supervise the office cleaner. Manage office supplies, equipment, and maintenance needs. Director Support Provide key administrative support to the two Directors. Assist with travel bookings and diary management. Collaborate closely with the Bid Manager and Business Manager. HR & People Management Handle staff appointments, onboarding, inductions, appraisals, holiday and time tracking, and expenses. Coordinate staff socials, events, and outings. Keep personnel records accurate and up-to-date. Support development and application of HR policies and procedures. Finance & Bookkeeping Process supplier payments, staff expenses, and raise sales invoices. Liaise with clients regarding purchase orders and payments. Handle banking tasks and general bookkeeping (Xero). Health & Safety / QMS Act as Health & Safety Officer for the office. Maintain and update the Quality Management System (QMS) as Quality Management Representative. Project & Job Coordination Set up project folders and server files; support project resource planning Assist with Appointment documents and tender submissions. Manage bid portals and be the point of contact for new tender opportunities. Marketing & PR Liaise with PR consultants and organise photography and press releases Support award submissions and maintain project information. IT & Systems Assist with IT maintenance, software upgrades, and manage email inboxes Oversee practice procedures and systems for continual improvement. Membership & Renewals Manage renewals for company and staff professional memberships. Research & Miscellaneous Assist Directors with project research and ad hoc tasks. Candidate Requirements Essential Minimum 2 years' experience as a Practice Manager, Studio Manager, or PA, ideally within an architectural or design firm. Strong administrative and office management experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced organisational and time management capabilities. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Desirable Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Xero, and project resourcing tools. Familiarity with bid portals and tender processes. HR experience including recruitment and staff support. A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to think on your feet. Detail-oriented, with a strong problem-solving approach. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently. We may consider part-time work. How to apply: Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th May 2025. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. No approaches from agencies please.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Practice Manager / Studio Manager We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and enthusiastic Practice Manager to oversee the smooth running of our design studio. The ideal candidate will bring energy, initiative, and a positive, professional attitude to a varied and rewarding role. Key Responsibilities Office Management & Admin Oversee the general running of the office to ensure an efficient, smooth environment. Act as first point of contact for visitors and phone calls. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of office, enforce clean desk policy, and supervise the office cleaner. Manage office supplies, equipment, and maintenance needs. Director Support Provide key administrative support to the two Directors. Assist with travel bookings and diary management. Collaborate closely with the Bid Manager and Business Manager. HR & People Management Handle staff appointments, onboarding, inductions, appraisals, holiday and time tracking, and expenses. Coordinate staff socials, events, and outings. Keep personnel records accurate and up-to-date. Support development and application of HR policies and procedures. Finance & Bookkeeping Process supplier payments, staff expenses, and raise sales invoices. Liaise with clients regarding purchase orders and payments. Handle banking tasks and general bookkeeping (Xero). Health & Safety / QMS Act as Health & Safety Officer for the office. Maintain and update the Quality Management System (QMS) as Quality Management Representative. Project & Job Coordination Set up project folders and server files; support project resource planning Assist with Appointment documents and tender submissions. Manage bid portals and be the point of contact for new tender opportunities. Marketing & PR Liaise with PR consultants and organise photography and press releases Support award submissions and maintain project information. IT & Systems Assist with IT maintenance, software upgrades, and manage email inboxes Oversee practice procedures and systems for continual improvement. Membership & Renewals Manage renewals for company and staff professional memberships. Research & Miscellaneous Assist Directors with project research and ad hoc tasks. Candidate Requirements Essential Minimum 2 years' experience as a Practice Manager, Studio Manager, or PA, ideally within an architectural or design firm. Strong administrative and office management experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced organisational and time management capabilities. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Desirable Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Xero, and project resourcing tools. Familiarity with bid portals and tender processes. HR experience including recruitment and staff support. A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to think on your feet. Detail-oriented, with a strong problem-solving approach. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently. We may consider part-time work. How to apply: Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th May 2025. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. No approaches from agencies please.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a ground-breaking Fintech SaaS company re-defining the way that financial advisers, platforms and private wealth managers report, communicate, and exchange data with their clients. To fuel our rapid growth, we're hiring an entrepreneurial Head of Development. We're looking for someone fluent in SaaS / application development, who thrives in an agile, fast-paced tech SME environment. This is a hands-on, multi-tasking role - ideal for someone who's comfortable leading a small team, writing clean code (50% of the time), and building the processes that will drive us forward. Ready to advance your career and join an industry leader with a constant mission to innovate? Role Info: Head of Development 100% UK Remote Competitive Market Salary DOE Plus Incredible Benefits Package including Life Assurance, Private Health Cover, Pension Scheme, and More Values: Innovative, Flexible, Responsive, Professional, Integrity Product / Service: Fintech SaaS - Leading supplier of investment workflow and data distribution services to the UK financial advisory market. Our software integrates with most of the leading investment platforms and back-office systems in the UK. Your Skills / Background: SaaS / Application Software Development, C#/.NET, .NET Core, Persistence Frameworks, SOLID Principles, Web APIs, MS SQLCustomer Experience. Team Leadership, Systems & Processes Leadership. Who we are: We're a small, high-impact fintech company, doing big things in the UK wealth management industry, and we have the awards to prove it! Our mission is to bring about a more open and integrated wealth management industry by enabling the flow of rich and accurate data between systems. Our product FINIO is the award winning data hub that connects investment platforms, discretionary fund managers with software providers and advisory firms for the flow of investment data. It helps the wealth management sector become more efficient, integrated and enables the flow of complex investment data that is increasingly required to power today's software systems. We operate in a fast-paced, customer-first environment that embraces innovation. Our technology stack is Microsoft-based, running on a VMware virtualized private cloud, carefully managed by our own Infrastructure Engineers and our hosting partners. We run a network of SQL Servers, ensuring high availability and performance for our data-driven solutions. The Head of Development role: We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Head of Development to guide and inspire a cross-functional team of C# and SQL developers. This role is a blend of leadership (50%) and hands-on technical development (50%), requiring expertise in .NET application/system design in a Windows Server 2022 / MS SQL Server / IIS environment. This is a fully remote opportunity within the fintech sector. What you'll do: • Work closely with customers, our Business Analyst and the commercial team to gather feedback, understand customer needs, act as a critical thought partner, and ensure our solutions deliver maximum value • Lead, manage, and mentor a growing team of developers, including the Company's Infrastructure Engineer, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence • Hold responsibility for the company's hosting infrastructure and help shape this as we go forwards • As a member of the senior management team, you will help shape the Company's wider strategy • Collaborate with our (ex Microsoft) Chief Data Architect SQL Guru to Architect and design distributed software systems with high performance, scalability, and availability in mind • Write clean, efficient, and scalable code, following TDD best practices in an Agile environment • Set up and manage formal processes within the development area such as release management based upon your experience and best industry practice • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and continuous improvement • Manage our GitHub based code repository • Drive innovation, exploring new technologies and approaches to enhance our solutions Where your expertise will lie: • C#/.NET • .NET Core • Persistence Frameworks (Entity Framework, Dapper, etc.) • SOLID Principles • Web APIs • MS SQL Server integration through Stored Procedures • Persistence Frameworks and SQL CLR extensions • SQL performance tuning About you: • Hold at least 5 years experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer and 3+ years in a leadership/management role • A true people-person that knows how to get the best from their team • Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset • Ability to work independently while excelling in a team-oriented environment • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders • A passion for innovation, ownership, and delivering high-value outcomes for clients Why you'll love this role: • Work in a fully remote, highly collaborative environment in the fintech space • Be part of a fast-moving, fast-growing, startup-style culture that values creativity and impact • Lead and grow a talented development team, shaping the future of our cutting-edge solutions • Engage directly with customers, making a real impact on their experience and satisfaction • Enjoy a diverse, dynamic, and supportive work culture where your contributions make a real difference What's on Offer: • Work from home (with funded meet ups from time to time) • Flexible working (where practical) • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service plus an extra days holiday on your birthday • 2 days corporate social responsibility leave • Holiday purchase scheme (buy/sell up to 5 days) • Life Assurance (4 x salary) • Contribution to Private Health Cover • Subscription to a Wellbeing service and Employee Assistance Programme • Contributory Pension Scheme via Salary Sacrifice • Salary Sacrifice for additional qualifying benefits (e.g. extra pension contributions, EV purchase) Interested? 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Apr 17, 2025
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a ground-breaking Fintech SaaS company re-defining the way that financial advisers, platforms and private wealth managers report, communicate, and exchange data with their clients. To fuel our rapid growth, we're hiring an entrepreneurial Head of Development. We're looking for someone fluent in SaaS / application development, who thrives in an agile, fast-paced tech SME environment. This is a hands-on, multi-tasking role - ideal for someone who's comfortable leading a small team, writing clean code (50% of the time), and building the processes that will drive us forward. Ready to advance your career and join an industry leader with a constant mission to innovate? Role Info: Head of Development 100% UK Remote Competitive Market Salary DOE Plus Incredible Benefits Package including Life Assurance, Private Health Cover, Pension Scheme, and More Values: Innovative, Flexible, Responsive, Professional, Integrity Product / Service: Fintech SaaS - Leading supplier of investment workflow and data distribution services to the UK financial advisory market. Our software integrates with most of the leading investment platforms and back-office systems in the UK. Your Skills / Background: SaaS / Application Software Development, C#/.NET, .NET Core, Persistence Frameworks, SOLID Principles, Web APIs, MS SQLCustomer Experience. Team Leadership, Systems & Processes Leadership. Who we are: We're a small, high-impact fintech company, doing big things in the UK wealth management industry, and we have the awards to prove it! Our mission is to bring about a more open and integrated wealth management industry by enabling the flow of rich and accurate data between systems. Our product FINIO is the award winning data hub that connects investment platforms, discretionary fund managers with software providers and advisory firms for the flow of investment data. It helps the wealth management sector become more efficient, integrated and enables the flow of complex investment data that is increasingly required to power today's software systems. We operate in a fast-paced, customer-first environment that embraces innovation. Our technology stack is Microsoft-based, running on a VMware virtualized private cloud, carefully managed by our own Infrastructure Engineers and our hosting partners. We run a network of SQL Servers, ensuring high availability and performance for our data-driven solutions. The Head of Development role: We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Head of Development to guide and inspire a cross-functional team of C# and SQL developers. This role is a blend of leadership (50%) and hands-on technical development (50%), requiring expertise in .NET application/system design in a Windows Server 2022 / MS SQL Server / IIS environment. This is a fully remote opportunity within the fintech sector. What you'll do: • Work closely with customers, our Business Analyst and the commercial team to gather feedback, understand customer needs, act as a critical thought partner, and ensure our solutions deliver maximum value • Lead, manage, and mentor a growing team of developers, including the Company's Infrastructure Engineer, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence • Hold responsibility for the company's hosting infrastructure and help shape this as we go forwards • As a member of the senior management team, you will help shape the Company's wider strategy • Collaborate with our (ex Microsoft) Chief Data Architect SQL Guru to Architect and design distributed software systems with high performance, scalability, and availability in mind • Write clean, efficient, and scalable code, following TDD best practices in an Agile environment • Set up and manage formal processes within the development area such as release management based upon your experience and best industry practice • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and continuous improvement • Manage our GitHub based code repository • Drive innovation, exploring new technologies and approaches to enhance our solutions Where your expertise will lie: • C#/.NET • .NET Core • Persistence Frameworks (Entity Framework, Dapper, etc.) • SOLID Principles • Web APIs • MS SQL Server integration through Stored Procedures • Persistence Frameworks and SQL CLR extensions • SQL performance tuning About you: • Hold at least 5 years experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer and 3+ years in a leadership/management role • A true people-person that knows how to get the best from their team • Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset • Ability to work independently while excelling in a team-oriented environment • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders • A passion for innovation, ownership, and delivering high-value outcomes for clients Why you'll love this role: • Work in a fully remote, highly collaborative environment in the fintech space • Be part of a fast-moving, fast-growing, startup-style culture that values creativity and impact • Lead and grow a talented development team, shaping the future of our cutting-edge solutions • Engage directly with customers, making a real impact on their experience and satisfaction • Enjoy a diverse, dynamic, and supportive work culture where your contributions make a real difference What's on Offer: • Work from home (with funded meet ups from time to time) • Flexible working (where practical) • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service plus an extra days holiday on your birthday • 2 days corporate social responsibility leave • Holiday purchase scheme (buy/sell up to 5 days) • Life Assurance (4 x salary) • Contribution to Private Health Cover • Subscription to a Wellbeing service and Employee Assistance Programme • Contributory Pension Scheme via Salary Sacrifice • Salary Sacrifice for additional qualifying benefits (e.g. extra pension contributions, EV purchase) Interested? 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JOB TITLE: Group Communications Manager HOURS: 37.5 hours/week LOCATION: Central London Office, Hybrid working with 2 days per week on site REPORTING TO: Group Head of Communications GRADE: Manager (£50,000 - £55,000) The Group is a UK-based, not-for-profit think tank. Our aim is to enable a Parisaligned, nature-positive global economy by aligning capital market actions with planetary boundaries. We are the home of the two award-winning research brands, which together comprise The Group, combined under one corporate entity since 2022. Together, we mobilise investors and corporates alike to intervene in the practices destroying our planet, working towards the necessary, fundamental changes in our world's financial markets to respect the environmental boundaries we know our planet has. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Group Communications Manager at The Group is responsible for providing support to and deputising for the Group Head of Communications across all Communications activities. Responsibilities will include: Assist in developing and delivering Communications workstreams. Support the Head of Communications in creating a mid to long-term strategy aligned with business goals. Provide expert advice on Communications activities to senior management. In close liaison with the Head of Communications, ensure that messages are delivered to key audiences in the appropriate manner, whether through the media, through support for our direct engagement programme, through programme specific launches and events or through ensuring participation in relevant international platforms. Monitor emerging trends under the Head of Communications' direction. Help develop strategic themes to enhance brand awareness through media exposure. Contribute to a consistent Tracker Group style guide and support staff accordingly. Work with Research programmes to develop specific communications and media plans for research dissemination. Ensure high-quality outputs through editing and copy checking. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communications activities using data and insights. Support media and external deliverables, including crafting messaging, managing media contacts, and overseeing press releases. Collaborate with the communications agency and manage external resources. Assist in crisis management if needed, including messaging and media outreach. Help plan and coordinate online and physical events. Provide Audio Visual support, including presentation and speech writing assistance. Ensure strong internal communications align with corporate values. Share best practices to promote continuous improvement. Minimize environmental impact in the role. Ensure all acquired Intellectual Property remains with The Group and is properly managed. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Experience: Experience of working in sustainability communications either in a non-profit organisation, think tank, corporate or financial sector. Experience in creating engaging social media content and developing a social media strategy. Significant communications experience in media, corporate communications, journalism or other relevant field. Skills: Management and Strategy: Management skills with the ability to support the delivery of an organisational communications strategies. Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into coherent narratives, reports, content for media outreach. Writing skills: Excellent writing and editing skills including report editing, press releases, narrative development, blogs etc. Personal Attributes: Passion for the Mission: A strong commitment to The Group's mission of enabling a Paris-aligned, nature-positive global economy. Adaptability: Ability to work flexibly within a hybrid working environment, including travel to Central London as required. Other travel may be required from time to time. Initiative: A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to take the initiative and drive projects forward and the energy, passion and gravitas to engage people, negotiate, and persuade. Highly Motivated: With the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Values: To understand the The Groups values and role model these to others, treating colleagues with respect. PREFERRED/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and ensure deadlines are met. Knowledge of video/photo editing programmes e.g. Storykit. QUALIFICATION: Education: A degree in a relevant field. BENEFITS: Salary Range: £50,000- £55,000 per year, based on experience. Hybrid Work Environment: Minimum of two days in the office, with the rest either from the office or home. Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day for every year worked (up to a maximum of 30 days per year). Pension Contribution: 7% employer contribution. Health Benefits: Possibility to opt into private healthcare. Cycle to Work Scheme: Access to a cycle-to-work scheme. Remote Work Flexibility: Up to four weeks per year working remotely. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: We are fully committed to building and nurturing a strong culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome everyone. We champion a healthy and inclusive work environment, where ALL people are welcomed, included, and respected - a place where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We believe that accepting, celebrating and valuing the richness of diverse cultures, opinions and experiences is what motivates, engages and empowers us and is a key part of The Group's success. Our vision is that we will continue to thrive and grow with a diverse mix of unique, bright, talented and passionate people joining us, people who care about the world we live in and the future of its environment. As such we welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender identity, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity, socio-economic background, ethnicity, nationality, culture and global region.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Group Communications Manager HOURS: 37.5 hours/week LOCATION: Central London Office, Hybrid working with 2 days per week on site REPORTING TO: Group Head of Communications GRADE: Manager (£50,000 - £55,000) The Group is a UK-based, not-for-profit think tank. Our aim is to enable a Parisaligned, nature-positive global economy by aligning capital market actions with planetary boundaries. We are the home of the two award-winning research brands, which together comprise The Group, combined under one corporate entity since 2022. Together, we mobilise investors and corporates alike to intervene in the practices destroying our planet, working towards the necessary, fundamental changes in our world's financial markets to respect the environmental boundaries we know our planet has. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Group Communications Manager at The Group is responsible for providing support to and deputising for the Group Head of Communications across all Communications activities. Responsibilities will include: Assist in developing and delivering Communications workstreams. Support the Head of Communications in creating a mid to long-term strategy aligned with business goals. Provide expert advice on Communications activities to senior management. In close liaison with the Head of Communications, ensure that messages are delivered to key audiences in the appropriate manner, whether through the media, through support for our direct engagement programme, through programme specific launches and events or through ensuring participation in relevant international platforms. Monitor emerging trends under the Head of Communications' direction. Help develop strategic themes to enhance brand awareness through media exposure. Contribute to a consistent Tracker Group style guide and support staff accordingly. Work with Research programmes to develop specific communications and media plans for research dissemination. Ensure high-quality outputs through editing and copy checking. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communications activities using data and insights. Support media and external deliverables, including crafting messaging, managing media contacts, and overseeing press releases. Collaborate with the communications agency and manage external resources. Assist in crisis management if needed, including messaging and media outreach. Help plan and coordinate online and physical events. Provide Audio Visual support, including presentation and speech writing assistance. Ensure strong internal communications align with corporate values. Share best practices to promote continuous improvement. Minimize environmental impact in the role. Ensure all acquired Intellectual Property remains with The Group and is properly managed. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Experience: Experience of working in sustainability communications either in a non-profit organisation, think tank, corporate or financial sector. Experience in creating engaging social media content and developing a social media strategy. Significant communications experience in media, corporate communications, journalism or other relevant field. Skills: Management and Strategy: Management skills with the ability to support the delivery of an organisational communications strategies. Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into coherent narratives, reports, content for media outreach. Writing skills: Excellent writing and editing skills including report editing, press releases, narrative development, blogs etc. Personal Attributes: Passion for the Mission: A strong commitment to The Group's mission of enabling a Paris-aligned, nature-positive global economy. Adaptability: Ability to work flexibly within a hybrid working environment, including travel to Central London as required. Other travel may be required from time to time. Initiative: A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to take the initiative and drive projects forward and the energy, passion and gravitas to engage people, negotiate, and persuade. Highly Motivated: With the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Values: To understand the The Groups values and role model these to others, treating colleagues with respect. PREFERRED/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and ensure deadlines are met. Knowledge of video/photo editing programmes e.g. Storykit. QUALIFICATION: Education: A degree in a relevant field. BENEFITS: Salary Range: £50,000- £55,000 per year, based on experience. Hybrid Work Environment: Minimum of two days in the office, with the rest either from the office or home. Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day for every year worked (up to a maximum of 30 days per year). Pension Contribution: 7% employer contribution. Health Benefits: Possibility to opt into private healthcare. Cycle to Work Scheme: Access to a cycle-to-work scheme. Remote Work Flexibility: Up to four weeks per year working remotely. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: We are fully committed to building and nurturing a strong culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome everyone. We champion a healthy and inclusive work environment, where ALL people are welcomed, included, and respected - a place where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We believe that accepting, celebrating and valuing the richness of diverse cultures, opinions and experiences is what motivates, engages and empowers us and is a key part of The Group's success. Our vision is that we will continue to thrive and grow with a diverse mix of unique, bright, talented and passionate people joining us, people who care about the world we live in and the future of its environment. As such we welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender identity, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity, socio-economic background, ethnicity, nationality, culture and global region.
Communications Officer Salary: £39,818 Contract type: Permanent Team: Communications & Engagement Location: One West Point, 7 Portal Way, North Acton, London, W3 6RT The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) is a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), established by the Mayor of London to bring forward the regeneration of the Old Oak Opportunity area, spanning land in three London boroughs - Ealing, Brent and Hammersmith & Fulham. The Old Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area is one of the most exciting and important regeneration opportunities in the UK - aiming to create an accessible, welcoming and well-connected urban district, centred around the new High Speed 2 station at Old Oak Common, with tens of thousands of new high-quality and affordable homes; good quality, well-paid jobs and shops; facilities, sustainable travel connections and public green space. Communications and Engagement The Communications and Engagement Directorate manages OPDC's communications, marketing, external relations, community engagement and media relations functions. Communications and Engagement sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate's teams includes delivering events and launches, designing and leading public affairs and marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis to inform the OPDC's work, leading cross-organisational programmes, and making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events. About the role The Communications Officer will work as part of the Communications and Engagement team within OPDC, providing support in all matters relating to communications, including copywriting, digital, internal communications, public liaison, marketing, event organisation and media / stakeholder monitoring, as well as supporting the day-to-day function of the team through undertaking administrative tasks. Principal accountabilities Principle accountabilities include but are not limited to: Assist with the coordination and delivery of communications and marketing activity, using a range of channels and methods both traditional and online, including, but not exclusively: leaflet, poster and flyer creation and distribution, press releases, internal and external email campaigns and website maintenance. Work with the Digital Communications Manager to manage the corporation's social media and online presence, promoting OPDC by creating and uploading engaging content, including working with designers, videographers, community members and internal teams to prepare posts, podcasts and videos. Work with the Communications & External Relations Manager to support and maintain the internal communications function, liaising with team members to compile internal newsletters, and helping to organise internal events, including lunch and learns, staff briefings and team socials. Carry out the work required to coordinate and complete the corporation's FOI and Write On processes, as well as the Mayor's correspondence that is allocated to OPDC, including allocating correspondence to the appropriate team members and providing responses to straightforward letters and emails, measuring OPDC's response deadlines and monitoring these against the corporation's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Monitor OPDC's online and media presence, tracking engagement, followers and comments to help inform future Communications and Engagement campaigns and consultations. Act as a first point of contact for enquiries to the Communications and Engagement Team. Realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities. Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross- department and cross-organisational groups and project teams. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: 1. Knowledge of and experience in using a variety of media (including social media tools) to produce attractive and engaging communications. experience of writing and editing articles, internal publications, newsletters and press releases. experience of writing for digital communications and providing advice and support to staff to who are writing their own content. a proven track record of organising staff events and presentations and engaging and coordinating volunteers. experience of providing training/skills sharing to users 2. Evidence of using innovation and creativity and understanding of current communications best practice to disseminate information and engage people. 3. Ability to use a range of standard and specific ICT systems, including: Mailchimp or similar CMS/email system(s) 4.Competence in photography, filming and video editing would be desirable. 5.Awareness of working in a political context. Application closing date: 2 May 25 at 23:59. Interview date: W/C 26 May.
Apr 17, 2025
Full time
Communications Officer Salary: £39,818 Contract type: Permanent Team: Communications & Engagement Location: One West Point, 7 Portal Way, North Acton, London, W3 6RT The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) is a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), established by the Mayor of London to bring forward the regeneration of the Old Oak Opportunity area, spanning land in three London boroughs - Ealing, Brent and Hammersmith & Fulham. The Old Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area is one of the most exciting and important regeneration opportunities in the UK - aiming to create an accessible, welcoming and well-connected urban district, centred around the new High Speed 2 station at Old Oak Common, with tens of thousands of new high-quality and affordable homes; good quality, well-paid jobs and shops; facilities, sustainable travel connections and public green space. Communications and Engagement The Communications and Engagement Directorate manages OPDC's communications, marketing, external relations, community engagement and media relations functions. Communications and Engagement sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate's teams includes delivering events and launches, designing and leading public affairs and marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis to inform the OPDC's work, leading cross-organisational programmes, and making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events. About the role The Communications Officer will work as part of the Communications and Engagement team within OPDC, providing support in all matters relating to communications, including copywriting, digital, internal communications, public liaison, marketing, event organisation and media / stakeholder monitoring, as well as supporting the day-to-day function of the team through undertaking administrative tasks. Principal accountabilities Principle accountabilities include but are not limited to: Assist with the coordination and delivery of communications and marketing activity, using a range of channels and methods both traditional and online, including, but not exclusively: leaflet, poster and flyer creation and distribution, press releases, internal and external email campaigns and website maintenance. Work with the Digital Communications Manager to manage the corporation's social media and online presence, promoting OPDC by creating and uploading engaging content, including working with designers, videographers, community members and internal teams to prepare posts, podcasts and videos. Work with the Communications & External Relations Manager to support and maintain the internal communications function, liaising with team members to compile internal newsletters, and helping to organise internal events, including lunch and learns, staff briefings and team socials. Carry out the work required to coordinate and complete the corporation's FOI and Write On processes, as well as the Mayor's correspondence that is allocated to OPDC, including allocating correspondence to the appropriate team members and providing responses to straightforward letters and emails, measuring OPDC's response deadlines and monitoring these against the corporation's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Monitor OPDC's online and media presence, tracking engagement, followers and comments to help inform future Communications and Engagement campaigns and consultations. Act as a first point of contact for enquiries to the Communications and Engagement Team. Realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities. Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross- department and cross-organisational groups and project teams. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: 1. Knowledge of and experience in using a variety of media (including social media tools) to produce attractive and engaging communications. experience of writing and editing articles, internal publications, newsletters and press releases. experience of writing for digital communications and providing advice and support to staff to who are writing their own content. a proven track record of organising staff events and presentations and engaging and coordinating volunteers. experience of providing training/skills sharing to users 2. Evidence of using innovation and creativity and understanding of current communications best practice to disseminate information and engage people. 3. Ability to use a range of standard and specific ICT systems, including: Mailchimp or similar CMS/email system(s) 4.Competence in photography, filming and video editing would be desirable. 5.Awareness of working in a political context. Application closing date: 2 May 25 at 23:59. Interview date: W/C 26 May.