Associate Director - Cost Consultancy - Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Position status: We are growing our team in 2025 and would be interested to speak to experienced associate directors with construction and project management experience. Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with Mace. At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site. The project: Research and biopharmaceutical sector ranging from managing global property portfolios and business case development to construction delivery, fit-out commission and hand-over. This is a new role supporting the pharmaceutical and technology business unit in our consult engine. Our consult engine offers a wide variety of career opportunities for the industries top talent. We are looking to build diverse teams, creating a truly inclusive environment where our people can thrive. Due to a period of growth we are looking to appoint an associate director - cost/commercial manager to deliver projects in the pharmaceutical sector. This opportunity can be based from any of our core offices - London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Winchester. Our values shape the way we work, and define the people we want to join us on our journey: Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will possess sound technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on estimating, and cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans. You will lead the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. You will lead the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans. Conducting feasibility studies, business cases and writing procurement reports. Applying value management techniques at the outset of a project. Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan. Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. Ensuring that post contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively. Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively. Ensuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client. Being in attendance at meetings and active participation. Value engineering and life cycle costing. Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Being a key interface with client and other consultants, at all project stages. Marketing and business development duties, particularly in your sector of experience including being mindful of the need to support the consultancy team in promoting Mace in the region. Providing line management and overseeing the recruitment. Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You will lead cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders. You'll need to have: A bachelor's degree and a member of a relevant institute. A track record of winning and delivering work for clients in the life sciences/pharmaceutical sectors. Experience of providing cost & commercial management to construction projects involving highly contained laboratories. Good working knowledge of contracts, estimating, valuations, cost reporting and financial modelling. Experience in negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels. Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead high performing teams within a commercial environment. A cost consultancy practice and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer. You'll also have: Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent). Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Associate Director - Cost Consultancy - Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Position status: We are growing our team in 2025 and would be interested to speak to experienced associate directors with construction and project management experience. Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with Mace. At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site. The project: Research and biopharmaceutical sector ranging from managing global property portfolios and business case development to construction delivery, fit-out commission and hand-over. This is a new role supporting the pharmaceutical and technology business unit in our consult engine. Our consult engine offers a wide variety of career opportunities for the industries top talent. We are looking to build diverse teams, creating a truly inclusive environment where our people can thrive. Due to a period of growth we are looking to appoint an associate director - cost/commercial manager to deliver projects in the pharmaceutical sector. This opportunity can be based from any of our core offices - London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Winchester. Our values shape the way we work, and define the people we want to join us on our journey: Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will possess sound technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on estimating, and cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans. You will lead the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. You will lead the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans. Conducting feasibility studies, business cases and writing procurement reports. Applying value management techniques at the outset of a project. Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan. Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. Ensuring that post contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively. Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively. Ensuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client. Being in attendance at meetings and active participation. Value engineering and life cycle costing. Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Being a key interface with client and other consultants, at all project stages. Marketing and business development duties, particularly in your sector of experience including being mindful of the need to support the consultancy team in promoting Mace in the region. Providing line management and overseeing the recruitment. Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You will lead cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders. You'll need to have: A bachelor's degree and a member of a relevant institute. A track record of winning and delivering work for clients in the life sciences/pharmaceutical sectors. Experience of providing cost & commercial management to construction projects involving highly contained laboratories. Good working knowledge of contracts, estimating, valuations, cost reporting and financial modelling. Experience in negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels. Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead high performing teams within a commercial environment. A cost consultancy practice and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer. You'll also have: Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent). Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
Accounts Assistant Our client, a leading procurement company based on the outskirts of Norwich, are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Salary : Up to £25,500 per annum This is a full time, permanent position, based in Colton, Norwich, working 37.5 hours per week. Candidates must have a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Overview of Role Undertaking a wide variety of tasks within the finance team, including but not limited to supplier statement reconciliations, dealing with member corrections and supporting the Accountant and Credit & Risk Manager in various tasks. Additional Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years service by an additional day, up to 7 extra days Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day Free cooked lunch daily from our onsite Café Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers) Life assurance Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working Free onsite parking Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications Strong IT and data presentation/analytical skills , including Microsoft Office, especially Excel Excellent attention to detail, together with a can-do attitude in resolving issues Experience of working in an Accounts environment 6 GCSEs including English and Maths grade 5 or above Confident at communicating in a professional manner with all of our stakeholders Desirable Qualifications AAT level 1 or Business and Finance degree Duties and Responsibilities Supplier Statement Reconciliations Dealing promptly with corrections for the Sales Ledger team Prepare CSVs for recharges to members, interest calculations, rollbacks, rebate payouts and other adhoc CSVs Scanning & inputting of overheads Assistance with processing Aoverhead expenses into accounts system Assistance with day to day running of accounts for research, including but not limited to invoice processing, recording bank receipts, bank reconciliations and dealing with e-mails Assistance with credit cards and VAT analysis Assistance with our clients Affinity queries and admin Checking and processing of resignations Preparing bi-monthly refer reports Removal of Finance notes from NetSuite following DD draw Other cover as required to cover holiday / illness for Assistant Accountants For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Accounts Assistant Our client, a leading procurement company based on the outskirts of Norwich, are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Salary : Up to £25,500 per annum This is a full time, permanent position, based in Colton, Norwich, working 37.5 hours per week. Candidates must have a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Overview of Role Undertaking a wide variety of tasks within the finance team, including but not limited to supplier statement reconciliations, dealing with member corrections and supporting the Accountant and Credit & Risk Manager in various tasks. Additional Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years service by an additional day, up to 7 extra days Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day Free cooked lunch daily from our onsite Café Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers) Life assurance Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working Free onsite parking Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications Strong IT and data presentation/analytical skills , including Microsoft Office, especially Excel Excellent attention to detail, together with a can-do attitude in resolving issues Experience of working in an Accounts environment 6 GCSEs including English and Maths grade 5 or above Confident at communicating in a professional manner with all of our stakeholders Desirable Qualifications AAT level 1 or Business and Finance degree Duties and Responsibilities Supplier Statement Reconciliations Dealing promptly with corrections for the Sales Ledger team Prepare CSVs for recharges to members, interest calculations, rollbacks, rebate payouts and other adhoc CSVs Scanning & inputting of overheads Assistance with processing Aoverhead expenses into accounts system Assistance with day to day running of accounts for research, including but not limited to invoice processing, recording bank receipts, bank reconciliations and dealing with e-mails Assistance with credit cards and VAT analysis Assistance with our clients Affinity queries and admin Checking and processing of resignations Preparing bi-monthly refer reports Removal of Finance notes from NetSuite following DD draw Other cover as required to cover holiday / illness for Assistant Accountants For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd
Job Title: Procurement Systems Project Manager Location : Remote with ad-hoc travel to multiple sites Hours : Monday - Friday; 37.5 hours per week Contract : Initial 9 month contract (permanent opportunity available) Rate : Negotiable Job Summary: The Procurement Systems Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing key aspects of a digital procurement transformation. This includes tracking and updating project progress, managing project governance, coordinating working groups, and ensuring the effective implementation of procurement system initiatives. Working closely with IT, Finance, and other business functions, this role will support the smooth execution of digital transformation efforts, ensuring all project milestones are met and initiatives stay on track. Key Responsibilities: - Project Management & Coordination: Oversee the progress and implementation of specific procurement projects within the digital transformation programme. Ensure tasks are completed on time and within scope. - Governance & Documentation: Establish project governance structures, including clear documentation to track project progress, roles, responsibilities, and deliverables. - Stakeholder Engagement: Report on project status to key internal stakeholders, including Procurement, IT, Finance leadership, and senior leaders across various functions. Provide clear, concise updates on project milestones, risks, and issues. - Workshop Coordination & Requirements Gathering: Organize and facilitate workshops to gather requirements from key stakeholders, track feedback, and ensure alignment across teams. - Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with internal business units, including Procurement, IT, Finance, and other enabling functions. Engage with external suppliers, product vendors, and technology partners as needed to ensure successful project outcomes. - Systems and Process Deployment: Support the deployment of procurement systems and process changes. Assist with the change management and training efforts to ensure smooth adoption across teams. - Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement within the procurement function and contribute to initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. - Ad Hoc Reporting & Tasks: Assist with project-driven tasks and ad-hoc reporting, as directed by the line manager, ensuring flexibility in project management. Essential Qualities/Experience: - Procurement Process & Systems: Experience working with procurement processes and systems, and an understanding of how digital transformation can enhance procurement capabilities. - Project Coordination/Management: Proven experience managing or coordinating projects, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively. - Stakeholder Communication: Strong ability to communicate project status, updates, and recommendations clearly to diverse stakeholder groups. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated experience working with technical, operational, and project teams to achieve common objectives. - Complex Problem Solving: Capacity to manage complex problems, simplify them, and deliver creative solutions at pace. - Process Improvement: Experience in driving process improvement initiatives within large organizations to increase efficiency and streamline operations. - Customer Focus: Highly customer-oriented, dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of internal and external stakeholders. - Results-Oriented: Strong results-driven mindset, with a proven track record of successfully achieving targets and project goals. - Independence & Professionalism: Ability to work independently with a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
Feb 13, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Procurement Systems Project Manager Location : Remote with ad-hoc travel to multiple sites Hours : Monday - Friday; 37.5 hours per week Contract : Initial 9 month contract (permanent opportunity available) Rate : Negotiable Job Summary: The Procurement Systems Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing key aspects of a digital procurement transformation. This includes tracking and updating project progress, managing project governance, coordinating working groups, and ensuring the effective implementation of procurement system initiatives. Working closely with IT, Finance, and other business functions, this role will support the smooth execution of digital transformation efforts, ensuring all project milestones are met and initiatives stay on track. Key Responsibilities: - Project Management & Coordination: Oversee the progress and implementation of specific procurement projects within the digital transformation programme. Ensure tasks are completed on time and within scope. - Governance & Documentation: Establish project governance structures, including clear documentation to track project progress, roles, responsibilities, and deliverables. - Stakeholder Engagement: Report on project status to key internal stakeholders, including Procurement, IT, Finance leadership, and senior leaders across various functions. Provide clear, concise updates on project milestones, risks, and issues. - Workshop Coordination & Requirements Gathering: Organize and facilitate workshops to gather requirements from key stakeholders, track feedback, and ensure alignment across teams. - Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with internal business units, including Procurement, IT, Finance, and other enabling functions. Engage with external suppliers, product vendors, and technology partners as needed to ensure successful project outcomes. - Systems and Process Deployment: Support the deployment of procurement systems and process changes. Assist with the change management and training efforts to ensure smooth adoption across teams. - Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement within the procurement function and contribute to initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. - Ad Hoc Reporting & Tasks: Assist with project-driven tasks and ad-hoc reporting, as directed by the line manager, ensuring flexibility in project management. Essential Qualities/Experience: - Procurement Process & Systems: Experience working with procurement processes and systems, and an understanding of how digital transformation can enhance procurement capabilities. - Project Coordination/Management: Proven experience managing or coordinating projects, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively. - Stakeholder Communication: Strong ability to communicate project status, updates, and recommendations clearly to diverse stakeholder groups. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated experience working with technical, operational, and project teams to achieve common objectives. - Complex Problem Solving: Capacity to manage complex problems, simplify them, and deliver creative solutions at pace. - Process Improvement: Experience in driving process improvement initiatives within large organizations to increase efficiency and streamline operations. - Customer Focus: Highly customer-oriented, dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of internal and external stakeholders. - Results-Oriented: Strong results-driven mindset, with a proven track record of successfully achieving targets and project goals. - Independence & Professionalism: Ability to work independently with a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
Cheval Collection are currently recruiting a Chief Engineer to join our management team at our luxury serviced apartments in Edinburgh, Cheval The Edinburgh Grand, Cheval Old Town Chambers and Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments. As Chief Engineer of these three stunning properties in the heart of Edinburgh, you will need to be a technical expert and a great team leader to ensure that the properties are maintained to an excellent standard and compliant. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the proactive and reactive maintenance for three properties, with a small team of direct reports, to manage PPM schedules, ensure health, safety and compliance are in order, and work collaboratively with other department managers to meet the company's standards. As well as having an extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical services, you also need to be confident in using systems such as building management systems, and other supporting IT systems for maintenance reporting and health and safety compliance. If you have a multisite background, this would be a benefit, and an understanding of a luxury hospitality environment is preferable. As Chief Engineer, some of your responsibilities will include: Contractor Management : Supervise contracting staff and manage site access, ensuring all contractors adhere to Cheval Health & Safety policies, review RAMS, issue permits to work, and ensure all work is completed in line with the brief and Cheval standards. Planned & Reactive Maintenance : Oversee the coordination of planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring adherence to schedules, PPM servicing, and the manufacturer's recommendations for plant and equipment. Health & Safety Compliance : Ensure compliance with all Fire, Health & Safety regulations, conduct regular reviews, coordinate emergency plans and evacuations, and manage Health & Safety audits in collaboration with the Health & Safety Coordinator. Budget & Procurement : Actively manage the maintenance budget in line with approved forecasts, seek value for money when procuring goods and services, and assist in the annual budgeting process for maintenance, supplies, and service charges. We would love to hear from you if you have: Management experience in a 4/5 star or luxury environment. Experience in leading and developing a maintenance team. A strong ability to plan and organise projects. Extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical services. A good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and water management processes. Knowledge of Building Management Systems. Are a confident communicator at all levels. Take pride in what you do. Have a positive attitude in everything you do. In return we can offer you: 29 days annual leave, increasing with service (including bank holidays). Life Assurance (3 times salary). Career progression. Learning & Development opportunities. Food & Beverage Discounts. Retail discounts. Discounted accommodation. Health and wellbeing app. Company sick pay. Reward & Recognition scheme. Company events & celebrations. Tuition support funding. If you thrive on being the best you can and want to join our award-winning team, then look no further and apply now! Helpful to know: Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for the above position.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Cheval Collection are currently recruiting a Chief Engineer to join our management team at our luxury serviced apartments in Edinburgh, Cheval The Edinburgh Grand, Cheval Old Town Chambers and Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments. As Chief Engineer of these three stunning properties in the heart of Edinburgh, you will need to be a technical expert and a great team leader to ensure that the properties are maintained to an excellent standard and compliant. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the proactive and reactive maintenance for three properties, with a small team of direct reports, to manage PPM schedules, ensure health, safety and compliance are in order, and work collaboratively with other department managers to meet the company's standards. As well as having an extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical services, you also need to be confident in using systems such as building management systems, and other supporting IT systems for maintenance reporting and health and safety compliance. If you have a multisite background, this would be a benefit, and an understanding of a luxury hospitality environment is preferable. As Chief Engineer, some of your responsibilities will include: Contractor Management : Supervise contracting staff and manage site access, ensuring all contractors adhere to Cheval Health & Safety policies, review RAMS, issue permits to work, and ensure all work is completed in line with the brief and Cheval standards. Planned & Reactive Maintenance : Oversee the coordination of planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring adherence to schedules, PPM servicing, and the manufacturer's recommendations for plant and equipment. Health & Safety Compliance : Ensure compliance with all Fire, Health & Safety regulations, conduct regular reviews, coordinate emergency plans and evacuations, and manage Health & Safety audits in collaboration with the Health & Safety Coordinator. Budget & Procurement : Actively manage the maintenance budget in line with approved forecasts, seek value for money when procuring goods and services, and assist in the annual budgeting process for maintenance, supplies, and service charges. We would love to hear from you if you have: Management experience in a 4/5 star or luxury environment. Experience in leading and developing a maintenance team. A strong ability to plan and organise projects. Extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical services. A good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and water management processes. Knowledge of Building Management Systems. Are a confident communicator at all levels. Take pride in what you do. Have a positive attitude in everything you do. In return we can offer you: 29 days annual leave, increasing with service (including bank holidays). Life Assurance (3 times salary). Career progression. Learning & Development opportunities. Food & Beverage Discounts. Retail discounts. Discounted accommodation. Health and wellbeing app. Company sick pay. Reward & Recognition scheme. Company events & celebrations. Tuition support funding. If you thrive on being the best you can and want to join our award-winning team, then look no further and apply now! Helpful to know: Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for the above position.
Salary Base salary: £43750pa to c.£54650pa (London) or c £40,750 to c £50,950pa (Birmingham) depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer a flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top of the base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. HS2 Green Assets Context The HS2 Green Corridor will run alongside the railway, creating a network of bigger, better-connected, climate resilient habitats, and new green spaces for people to enjoy. HS2 has already started planting new woodlands, creating new ponds, grasslands and meadows, with many new habitats flourishing, before a single train has started running. The Green asset portfolio will ultimately evolve into the management of over 3500 hectares of grassland & woodland sites, with over 7 million trees and promoting ecology and biodiversity across the route. You could be joining us as the Senior Asset Manager (Lineside & Off Track), working within the team that will operate and maintain the HS2 railway, and be responsible for the management of some of the largest newly created habitats in the UK. Lineside and Off Track SAM Role As a Senior Asset Manager at HS2 you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the creation of an industry-leading asset management strategy for the Green Corridor and associated assets. Working within HS2's Operations & Maintenance Directorate, you will support the development of HS2's asset management capabilities to manage green assets during the construction phase through to the operational state when HS2 becomes a licensed Infrastructure Manager. You will then, following Green Assets handover, undertake asset steward duties for Landscaping, Ecology, Lineside and off-track assets owned and maintained by HS2. Reporting to The Route Asset Manager for Lineside and Off Track, the Senior Asset Manager will be undertaking on-site surveillance of suppliers to ensure compliance with Technical Standards, Environmental Minimum Requirements and Statutory compliance of ecology licenses for landscaping and ecological mitigation sites when handed over to the HS2 End State Manager. In the role, you will work across a vast array of asset & business management areas, including risk management, technical review and acceptance of landscape design proposals, supporting the mobilization of newly appointed supplier contracts, supporting the handover and acceptance of assets, development and implementation of asset management technical standards, amongst other duties. As a Lineside & Off Track Senior Asset Manager you will also act as the subject matter expert for both Ecology and Landscape maintenance requirements and interventions, and will support the monitoring and management of works being undertaken by the HS2 landscaping and ecology contractors on site. As a Senior Asset Manager at HS2 you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering the Operational and Technical requirements for HS2 Ltd (Infrastructure Management), to deliver Infrastructure Maintenance to assets along the HS2 route. About the role: Responsible for asset stewardship of the HS2 assets that are handed over to the Infrastructure Manager, including the implementation of the Asset Management (Maintenance, Management and Monitoring) requirements for the asset portfolio, in accordance with company objectives, policies, standards, plans and specifications. Determine the scope of the interim and end-state organization and the maintenance requirements by identifying any constraints from the final design through design and hazard reviews, this includes attendance at project design reviews representing the Infrastructure Manager as the subject matter expert for the maintenance of assets. Support procurement and tender activities as the Infrastructure Manager representative for all required prospective contracts. Support the Infrastructure Manager team mobilization, operational and capital expenditure budgets. This includes the forward planning, reporting and management of monthly and annual budgets as well as long-term investment business cases. In collaboration with the HS2 Ltd Procurement teams support the development of any market engagement activities on behalf of the Infrastructure Management team and Route Asset Manager. Instruct the delivery of the work (including that delivered by Supply Contracts) on behalf of the Infrastructure Manager, including monitoring compliance with standards, specifications and plans, reviewing and validating work outputs and taking necessary action where appropriate. Support the handover process to HS2 to enable future development of the HS2 Ltd Management Plans. Contribute to and act as the Infrastructure Manager ambassador for the development of innovation and associated business cases/justification, including opportunities for Research & Development and adoption of new technologies, processes and procedures. Provide the relevant Operational and Technical input in HS2 Ltd obtaining the necessary Railway Undertaking licenses. Conduct nominated deputy duties for the Route Asset Manager. Develop and improve relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers. Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organizational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. About You: Skills: Ability to demonstrate safety leadership, particularly evaluation of operational risk arising from designs but also implementation of appropriate measures for operations. Ability to interpret and work in compliance with relevant standards, codes of practice, and plans, and take necessary action if these are compromised. Ability to specify and review proposals for assets and systems. Ability to write and review standards, specifications and work instructions. Ability to review design proposals, O&M Manuals, and other operational documentation from a maintenance engineering and asset management perspective. Knowledge: Knowledge of resource and work organization/planning processes and systems. Knowledge and experience of maintenance, monitoring, management and asset condition assessment techniques for assets and systems. Knowledge and understanding of relevant and appropriate legislation. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of railway assets. Type of experience: Experience in leading or working within asset management and maintenance teams. Experience of Supply Chain contract management. Experience in developing and/or reviewing specifications, strategies, plans, scope documents, reports and engineering drawings in construction programmes across multi-discipline areas. Experience in liaising with relevant statutory bodies and technical authorities, demonstrating that minimum requirements from technical standards, planning commitments and statutory consents are reviewed, monitored and discharged. Experience in identifying, proposing and implementing successful improvements, including continuous improvement methodologies, innovation and enhancement projects. The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect. It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organizational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application and our process involves a Right to Work validation prior to the interview stage. Note, there are certain types of time-bound visas that we cannot accept. Any offers made to applicants will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which include Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks. We ask for a variety of detail in your online application; however, we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. In a further development of our efforts to create a more diverse workforce, your CV will be anonymized and personal information will be removed during the first stage of the application review. This removes bias from the process and makes it even more important that you attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application ensuring you include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert. Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered. About Us High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high-speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain's major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent . click apply for full job details
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Salary Base salary: £43750pa to c.£54650pa (London) or c £40,750 to c £50,950pa (Birmingham) depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer a flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top of the base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. HS2 Green Assets Context The HS2 Green Corridor will run alongside the railway, creating a network of bigger, better-connected, climate resilient habitats, and new green spaces for people to enjoy. HS2 has already started planting new woodlands, creating new ponds, grasslands and meadows, with many new habitats flourishing, before a single train has started running. The Green asset portfolio will ultimately evolve into the management of over 3500 hectares of grassland & woodland sites, with over 7 million trees and promoting ecology and biodiversity across the route. You could be joining us as the Senior Asset Manager (Lineside & Off Track), working within the team that will operate and maintain the HS2 railway, and be responsible for the management of some of the largest newly created habitats in the UK. Lineside and Off Track SAM Role As a Senior Asset Manager at HS2 you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the creation of an industry-leading asset management strategy for the Green Corridor and associated assets. Working within HS2's Operations & Maintenance Directorate, you will support the development of HS2's asset management capabilities to manage green assets during the construction phase through to the operational state when HS2 becomes a licensed Infrastructure Manager. You will then, following Green Assets handover, undertake asset steward duties for Landscaping, Ecology, Lineside and off-track assets owned and maintained by HS2. Reporting to The Route Asset Manager for Lineside and Off Track, the Senior Asset Manager will be undertaking on-site surveillance of suppliers to ensure compliance with Technical Standards, Environmental Minimum Requirements and Statutory compliance of ecology licenses for landscaping and ecological mitigation sites when handed over to the HS2 End State Manager. In the role, you will work across a vast array of asset & business management areas, including risk management, technical review and acceptance of landscape design proposals, supporting the mobilization of newly appointed supplier contracts, supporting the handover and acceptance of assets, development and implementation of asset management technical standards, amongst other duties. As a Lineside & Off Track Senior Asset Manager you will also act as the subject matter expert for both Ecology and Landscape maintenance requirements and interventions, and will support the monitoring and management of works being undertaken by the HS2 landscaping and ecology contractors on site. As a Senior Asset Manager at HS2 you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering the Operational and Technical requirements for HS2 Ltd (Infrastructure Management), to deliver Infrastructure Maintenance to assets along the HS2 route. About the role: Responsible for asset stewardship of the HS2 assets that are handed over to the Infrastructure Manager, including the implementation of the Asset Management (Maintenance, Management and Monitoring) requirements for the asset portfolio, in accordance with company objectives, policies, standards, plans and specifications. Determine the scope of the interim and end-state organization and the maintenance requirements by identifying any constraints from the final design through design and hazard reviews, this includes attendance at project design reviews representing the Infrastructure Manager as the subject matter expert for the maintenance of assets. Support procurement and tender activities as the Infrastructure Manager representative for all required prospective contracts. Support the Infrastructure Manager team mobilization, operational and capital expenditure budgets. This includes the forward planning, reporting and management of monthly and annual budgets as well as long-term investment business cases. In collaboration with the HS2 Ltd Procurement teams support the development of any market engagement activities on behalf of the Infrastructure Management team and Route Asset Manager. Instruct the delivery of the work (including that delivered by Supply Contracts) on behalf of the Infrastructure Manager, including monitoring compliance with standards, specifications and plans, reviewing and validating work outputs and taking necessary action where appropriate. Support the handover process to HS2 to enable future development of the HS2 Ltd Management Plans. Contribute to and act as the Infrastructure Manager ambassador for the development of innovation and associated business cases/justification, including opportunities for Research & Development and adoption of new technologies, processes and procedures. Provide the relevant Operational and Technical input in HS2 Ltd obtaining the necessary Railway Undertaking licenses. Conduct nominated deputy duties for the Route Asset Manager. Develop and improve relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers. Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organizational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. About You: Skills: Ability to demonstrate safety leadership, particularly evaluation of operational risk arising from designs but also implementation of appropriate measures for operations. Ability to interpret and work in compliance with relevant standards, codes of practice, and plans, and take necessary action if these are compromised. Ability to specify and review proposals for assets and systems. Ability to write and review standards, specifications and work instructions. Ability to review design proposals, O&M Manuals, and other operational documentation from a maintenance engineering and asset management perspective. Knowledge: Knowledge of resource and work organization/planning processes and systems. Knowledge and experience of maintenance, monitoring, management and asset condition assessment techniques for assets and systems. Knowledge and understanding of relevant and appropriate legislation. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of railway assets. Type of experience: Experience in leading or working within asset management and maintenance teams. Experience of Supply Chain contract management. Experience in developing and/or reviewing specifications, strategies, plans, scope documents, reports and engineering drawings in construction programmes across multi-discipline areas. Experience in liaising with relevant statutory bodies and technical authorities, demonstrating that minimum requirements from technical standards, planning commitments and statutory consents are reviewed, monitored and discharged. Experience in identifying, proposing and implementing successful improvements, including continuous improvement methodologies, innovation and enhancement projects. The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect. It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organizational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application and our process involves a Right to Work validation prior to the interview stage. Note, there are certain types of time-bound visas that we cannot accept. Any offers made to applicants will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which include Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks. We ask for a variety of detail in your online application; however, we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. In a further development of our efforts to create a more diverse workforce, your CV will be anonymized and personal information will be removed during the first stage of the application review. This removes bias from the process and makes it even more important that you attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application ensuring you include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert. Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered. About Us High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high-speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain's major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent . click apply for full job details
As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Actica, you will have the opportunity to provide support to a wide range of high-profile UK public sector, critical national infrastructure and defence organisations. Your help will enable them to protect their ICT investments, and in doing so play a key role in nationally critical projects which make a real difference to people's everyday lives. We are a National Cyber Security Centre Assured Cyber Security Consultancy. Working either individually or as part of a larger Actica team, you will undertake a number of varying consultancy assignments. Due to the potential variety in assignments your responsibilities may well depend on your own breadth of experience. Other responsibilities could include: Providing security expertise for major system procurements and Agile programmes; Identifying, analysing and evaluating information risks across a range of programmes, projects and systems; Explaining to risk owners and other stakeholders the causes, likelihood and potential business impacts of information risks throughout the information system lifecycle; Authoring and/or supporting the development of security assurance documentation in accordance with risk management frameworks; Developing or reviewing new security architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices; Scoping security testing activities, and explaining the results and required remediation. Your level of experience will determine the amount of responsibility given to you, as a result you may also have the opportunity to lead assignments and be responsible for supervising direct reports whilst ensuring the overall success of the engagement. You will be given the opportunity to undertake a variety of roles throughout the project lifecycle, working across a wide-ranging set of clients and cutting-edge technologies. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise It is essential that you have the following experience: At least five years' experience of complex ICT systems in a technical delivery or consulting capacity; A good understanding of enterprise information and communications technology; The ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and business stakeholders; Proven abilities in delivering to client expectations and requirements; Strong verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of or a desire to learn more about the following would be beneficial for the role: Experience in the UK Defence, Critical National Infrastructure and Public Sectors, particularly in ICT and enterprise solutions, is highly desirable. Structured security frameworks, such as HMG SPF and ISO27001; Security, technical and enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF and SABSA; Technical risk assessments; Enterprise security packages; Software development and delivery; The fast-moving nature of the ICT environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, also requires our consultants to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated - with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter. Additional Requirements: Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance. Key Attributes for Success: Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Working Arrangements: Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham. Typical working week might involve 2-3 days working at clients' premises or other locations and the remainder at home or at one of our offices. Some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site with colleagues. The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week. Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives. You will have the opportunity to further your career in consulting, specialising in the application of information assurance and cyber security expertise to a wide range of business problems. We provide substantial training leading to nationally recognised certifications, such as chartered or principal status with the UK Cyber Security Council, or certifications such as CompTIA, NIST, PCiIAA, CISMP, CISSP, CREST, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, SABSA, and TOGAF. A Mentor will be on hand to provide support and guidance throughout your journey with Actica. You will also work with a Performance and Development Manager, often outside of your project line of control, who will conduct regular reviews based on project feedback to set career objectives and identify training courses which are both relevant to your current project work, and aligned with your planned career progression. Our Commitment to Diversity Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive working practices, promoting equality in our recruitment activities, and by employing candidates on the basis of merit. Discrimination against individuals on the grounds of protected characteristics is not permitted and we take steps to ensure that our staff are made aware of their legal responsibilities when making hiring decisions. We offer a competitive suite of benefits: 25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays. Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme. Actica Consulting is a leading Digital Transformation and Cyber Security consultancy focused on the UK Public Sector. Our teams have a long track record of delivering technology-focused consultancy in a variety of complex environments. Our projects often run over multiple years and contribute to clients' mission-critical objectives and key strategic initiatives. We're proud of our long-term client relationships and excellent track record of delivery; as a result, we're trusted to work on some of the UK Government's most important and sensitive projects. We operate in the following market sectors: Defence, Central Government, National Security, Policing and Public Safety, Utilities, and Transport. Our expertise covers: Organisational Improvement, Delivering Complex Programmes, Digital Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI, Analytics and Data.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Actica, you will have the opportunity to provide support to a wide range of high-profile UK public sector, critical national infrastructure and defence organisations. Your help will enable them to protect their ICT investments, and in doing so play a key role in nationally critical projects which make a real difference to people's everyday lives. We are a National Cyber Security Centre Assured Cyber Security Consultancy. Working either individually or as part of a larger Actica team, you will undertake a number of varying consultancy assignments. Due to the potential variety in assignments your responsibilities may well depend on your own breadth of experience. Other responsibilities could include: Providing security expertise for major system procurements and Agile programmes; Identifying, analysing and evaluating information risks across a range of programmes, projects and systems; Explaining to risk owners and other stakeholders the causes, likelihood and potential business impacts of information risks throughout the information system lifecycle; Authoring and/or supporting the development of security assurance documentation in accordance with risk management frameworks; Developing or reviewing new security architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices; Scoping security testing activities, and explaining the results and required remediation. Your level of experience will determine the amount of responsibility given to you, as a result you may also have the opportunity to lead assignments and be responsible for supervising direct reports whilst ensuring the overall success of the engagement. You will be given the opportunity to undertake a variety of roles throughout the project lifecycle, working across a wide-ranging set of clients and cutting-edge technologies. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise It is essential that you have the following experience: At least five years' experience of complex ICT systems in a technical delivery or consulting capacity; A good understanding of enterprise information and communications technology; The ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and business stakeholders; Proven abilities in delivering to client expectations and requirements; Strong verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of or a desire to learn more about the following would be beneficial for the role: Experience in the UK Defence, Critical National Infrastructure and Public Sectors, particularly in ICT and enterprise solutions, is highly desirable. Structured security frameworks, such as HMG SPF and ISO27001; Security, technical and enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF and SABSA; Technical risk assessments; Enterprise security packages; Software development and delivery; The fast-moving nature of the ICT environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, also requires our consultants to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated - with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter. Additional Requirements: Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance. Key Attributes for Success: Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Working Arrangements: Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham. Typical working week might involve 2-3 days working at clients' premises or other locations and the remainder at home or at one of our offices. Some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site with colleagues. The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week. Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives. You will have the opportunity to further your career in consulting, specialising in the application of information assurance and cyber security expertise to a wide range of business problems. We provide substantial training leading to nationally recognised certifications, such as chartered or principal status with the UK Cyber Security Council, or certifications such as CompTIA, NIST, PCiIAA, CISMP, CISSP, CREST, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, SABSA, and TOGAF. A Mentor will be on hand to provide support and guidance throughout your journey with Actica. You will also work with a Performance and Development Manager, often outside of your project line of control, who will conduct regular reviews based on project feedback to set career objectives and identify training courses which are both relevant to your current project work, and aligned with your planned career progression. Our Commitment to Diversity Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive working practices, promoting equality in our recruitment activities, and by employing candidates on the basis of merit. Discrimination against individuals on the grounds of protected characteristics is not permitted and we take steps to ensure that our staff are made aware of their legal responsibilities when making hiring decisions. We offer a competitive suite of benefits: 25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays. Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme. Actica Consulting is a leading Digital Transformation and Cyber Security consultancy focused on the UK Public Sector. Our teams have a long track record of delivering technology-focused consultancy in a variety of complex environments. Our projects often run over multiple years and contribute to clients' mission-critical objectives and key strategic initiatives. We're proud of our long-term client relationships and excellent track record of delivery; as a result, we're trusted to work on some of the UK Government's most important and sensitive projects. We operate in the following market sectors: Defence, Central Government, National Security, Policing and Public Safety, Utilities, and Transport. Our expertise covers: Organisational Improvement, Delivering Complex Programmes, Digital Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI, Analytics and Data.
As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Actica, you will have the opportunity to provide support to a wide range of high-profile UK public sector, critical national infrastructure and defence organisations. Your help will enable them to protect their ICT investments, and in doing so play a key role in nationally critical projects which make a real difference to people's everyday lives. We are a National Cyber Security Centre Assured Cyber Security Consultancy. Working either individually or as part of a larger Actica team, you will undertake a number of varying consultancy assignments. Due to the potential variety in assignments your responsibilities may well depend on your own breadth of experience. Other responsibilities could include: Providing security expertise for major system procurements and Agile programmes; Identifying, analysing and evaluating information risks across a range of programmes, projects and systems; Explaining to risk owners and other stakeholders the causes, likelihood and potential business impacts of information risks throughout the information system lifecycle; Authoring and/or supporting the development of security assurance documentation in accordance with risk management frameworks; Developing or reviewing new security architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices; Scoping security testing activities, and explaining the results and required remediation. Your level of experience will determine the amount of responsibility given to you, as a result you may also have the opportunity to lead assignments and be responsible for supervising direct reports whilst ensuring the overall success of the engagement. You will be given the opportunity to undertake a variety of roles throughout the project lifecycle, working across a wide-ranging set of clients and cutting-edge technologies. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise It is essential that you have the following experience: At least five years' experience of complex ICT systems in a technical delivery or consulting capacity; A good understanding of enterprise information and communications technology; The ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and business stakeholders; Proven abilities in delivering to client expectations and requirements; Strong verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of or a desire to learn more about the following would be beneficial for the role: Experience in the UK Defence, Critical National Infrastructure and Public Sectors, particularly in ICT and enterprise solutions, is highly desirable. Structured security frameworks, such as HMG SPF and ISO27001; Security, technical and enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF and SABSA; Technical risk assessments; Enterprise security packages; Software development and delivery; The fast-moving nature of the ICT environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, also requires our consultants to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated - with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter. Additional Requirements: Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance. Key Attributes for Success: Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Working Arrangements: Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham. Typical working week might involve 2-3 days working at clients' premises or other locations and the remainder at home or at one of our offices. Some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site with colleagues. The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week. Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives. You will have the opportunity to further your career in consulting, specialising in the application of information assurance and cyber security expertise to a wide range of business problems. We provide substantial training leading to nationally recognised certifications, such as chartered or principal status with the UK Cyber Security Council, or certifications such as CompTIA, NIST, PCiIAA, CISMP, CISSP, CREST, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, SABSA, and TOGAF. A Mentor will be on hand to provide support and guidance throughout your journey with Actica. You will also work with a Performance and Development Manager, often outside of your project line of control, who will conduct regular reviews based on project feedback to set career objectives and identify training courses which are both relevant to your current project work, and aligned with your planned career progression. Our Commitment to Diversity Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive working practices, promoting equality in our recruitment activities, and by employing candidates on the basis of merit. Discrimination against individuals on the grounds of protected characteristics is not permitted and we take steps to ensure that our staff are made aware of their legal responsibilities when making hiring decisions. We offer a competitive suite of benefits: 25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays. Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme. Actica Consulting is a leading Digital Transformation and Cyber Security consultancy focused on the UK Public Sector. Our teams have a long track record of delivering technology-focused consultancy in a variety of complex environments. Our projects often run over multiple years and contribute to clients' mission-critical objectives and key strategic initiatives. We're proud of our long-term client relationships and excellent track record of delivery; as a result, we're trusted to work on some of the UK Government's most important and sensitive projects. We operate in the following market sectors: Defence, Central Government, National Security, Policing and Public Safety, Utilities, and Transport. Our expertise covers: Organisational Improvement, Delivering Complex Programmes, Digital Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI, Analytics and Data.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Actica, you will have the opportunity to provide support to a wide range of high-profile UK public sector, critical national infrastructure and defence organisations. Your help will enable them to protect their ICT investments, and in doing so play a key role in nationally critical projects which make a real difference to people's everyday lives. We are a National Cyber Security Centre Assured Cyber Security Consultancy. Working either individually or as part of a larger Actica team, you will undertake a number of varying consultancy assignments. Due to the potential variety in assignments your responsibilities may well depend on your own breadth of experience. Other responsibilities could include: Providing security expertise for major system procurements and Agile programmes; Identifying, analysing and evaluating information risks across a range of programmes, projects and systems; Explaining to risk owners and other stakeholders the causes, likelihood and potential business impacts of information risks throughout the information system lifecycle; Authoring and/or supporting the development of security assurance documentation in accordance with risk management frameworks; Developing or reviewing new security architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices; Scoping security testing activities, and explaining the results and required remediation. Your level of experience will determine the amount of responsibility given to you, as a result you may also have the opportunity to lead assignments and be responsible for supervising direct reports whilst ensuring the overall success of the engagement. You will be given the opportunity to undertake a variety of roles throughout the project lifecycle, working across a wide-ranging set of clients and cutting-edge technologies. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise It is essential that you have the following experience: At least five years' experience of complex ICT systems in a technical delivery or consulting capacity; A good understanding of enterprise information and communications technology; The ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and business stakeholders; Proven abilities in delivering to client expectations and requirements; Strong verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of or a desire to learn more about the following would be beneficial for the role: Experience in the UK Defence, Critical National Infrastructure and Public Sectors, particularly in ICT and enterprise solutions, is highly desirable. Structured security frameworks, such as HMG SPF and ISO27001; Security, technical and enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF and SABSA; Technical risk assessments; Enterprise security packages; Software development and delivery; The fast-moving nature of the ICT environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, also requires our consultants to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated - with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter. Additional Requirements: Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance. Key Attributes for Success: Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Working Arrangements: Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham. Typical working week might involve 2-3 days working at clients' premises or other locations and the remainder at home or at one of our offices. Some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site with colleagues. The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week. Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives. You will have the opportunity to further your career in consulting, specialising in the application of information assurance and cyber security expertise to a wide range of business problems. We provide substantial training leading to nationally recognised certifications, such as chartered or principal status with the UK Cyber Security Council, or certifications such as CompTIA, NIST, PCiIAA, CISMP, CISSP, CREST, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, SABSA, and TOGAF. A Mentor will be on hand to provide support and guidance throughout your journey with Actica. You will also work with a Performance and Development Manager, often outside of your project line of control, who will conduct regular reviews based on project feedback to set career objectives and identify training courses which are both relevant to your current project work, and aligned with your planned career progression. Our Commitment to Diversity Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive working practices, promoting equality in our recruitment activities, and by employing candidates on the basis of merit. Discrimination against individuals on the grounds of protected characteristics is not permitted and we take steps to ensure that our staff are made aware of their legal responsibilities when making hiring decisions. We offer a competitive suite of benefits: 25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays. Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme. Actica Consulting is a leading Digital Transformation and Cyber Security consultancy focused on the UK Public Sector. Our teams have a long track record of delivering technology-focused consultancy in a variety of complex environments. Our projects often run over multiple years and contribute to clients' mission-critical objectives and key strategic initiatives. We're proud of our long-term client relationships and excellent track record of delivery; as a result, we're trusted to work on some of the UK Government's most important and sensitive projects. We operate in the following market sectors: Defence, Central Government, National Security, Policing and Public Safety, Utilities, and Transport. Our expertise covers: Organisational Improvement, Delivering Complex Programmes, Digital Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI, Analytics and Data.
Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Requisition ID: Global Trade ERP/Automation - Director The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join EY's Global Trade team, focusing on assisting clients with trade automation and transformation programmes. The successful individual will be involved in a fast growth part of the UKI Tax practice, working with significant multinational clients, alongside EY's Indirect Tax Transformation teams, Tax Technology, and Tech Consulting teams, and collaborating with our global EY network including Tax and non-Tax SMEs. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build and expand their corporate network. Customs and Trade is a highly dynamic area with complex technical challenges for businesses around the world. Our clients need our support with understanding what these mean for them in terms of technology, data and technology solutions, as well as data, controls, process and governance strategy. The successful candidate will be involved in or directly drive a wide range of operational, systems and technology projects, including ERP system Trade optimisation, process, controls, and supply chain, whilst also working with innovative technologies. As a Trade automation professional at EY, you'll use experience and knowledge of ERP systems, trade solutions and technologies to help clients identify the right technology tools and manage their systems to deliver tax and/or trade requirements effectively on their international business. The primary role would be to engage with clients and help to maximise the value that their ERP systems and additional trade automation solutions can deliver from a Customs and Trade perspective. In turn, we'll help you achieve your potential by giving you business advisory experience and professional development. Our senior tax, trade, and solution professionals will support you throughout your career, helping you to grow and become a leader in tax, trade, or even supply chain. Core skills and attributes for success Business consulting experience is mandatory. For Senior Manager / Director grades, the candidate must demonstrate experience of independently interacting with clients on large-scale projects. Proven experience with trade solution development, design, or implementation. This does not have to be limited to SAP trade solutions such as GTS. ERP experience (SAP or non SAP) with a good understanding of ERP processes around Sales, Procurement and Logistics. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a strong asset. Good understanding of technologies such as: SQL/CDS views, data and analytics tools, cloud computing, AI/ML. Experience with warehouse, transport, and logistics tech solutions is preferred but not essential. Knowledge with Customs and Trade is preferred. Proven high quality delivery and attention to detail. Experience working as a team and leading project teams or workstreams, particularly internationally. Strong interpersonal, team and communication skills, both verbal and written. The candidate should be able to demonstrate ability to coach, work in teams, collaboration, customer centricity, service orientation and quality focus. Director grade candidate must demonstrate experience of building and expanding business opportunities with clients. What Working At EY Offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Commitment for support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you. About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Who We Are EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Requisition ID: Global Trade ERP/Automation - Director The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join EY's Global Trade team, focusing on assisting clients with trade automation and transformation programmes. The successful individual will be involved in a fast growth part of the UKI Tax practice, working with significant multinational clients, alongside EY's Indirect Tax Transformation teams, Tax Technology, and Tech Consulting teams, and collaborating with our global EY network including Tax and non-Tax SMEs. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build and expand their corporate network. Customs and Trade is a highly dynamic area with complex technical challenges for businesses around the world. Our clients need our support with understanding what these mean for them in terms of technology, data and technology solutions, as well as data, controls, process and governance strategy. The successful candidate will be involved in or directly drive a wide range of operational, systems and technology projects, including ERP system Trade optimisation, process, controls, and supply chain, whilst also working with innovative technologies. As a Trade automation professional at EY, you'll use experience and knowledge of ERP systems, trade solutions and technologies to help clients identify the right technology tools and manage their systems to deliver tax and/or trade requirements effectively on their international business. The primary role would be to engage with clients and help to maximise the value that their ERP systems and additional trade automation solutions can deliver from a Customs and Trade perspective. In turn, we'll help you achieve your potential by giving you business advisory experience and professional development. Our senior tax, trade, and solution professionals will support you throughout your career, helping you to grow and become a leader in tax, trade, or even supply chain. Core skills and attributes for success Business consulting experience is mandatory. For Senior Manager / Director grades, the candidate must demonstrate experience of independently interacting with clients on large-scale projects. Proven experience with trade solution development, design, or implementation. This does not have to be limited to SAP trade solutions such as GTS. ERP experience (SAP or non SAP) with a good understanding of ERP processes around Sales, Procurement and Logistics. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a strong asset. Good understanding of technologies such as: SQL/CDS views, data and analytics tools, cloud computing, AI/ML. Experience with warehouse, transport, and logistics tech solutions is preferred but not essential. Knowledge with Customs and Trade is preferred. Proven high quality delivery and attention to detail. Experience working as a team and leading project teams or workstreams, particularly internationally. Strong interpersonal, team and communication skills, both verbal and written. The candidate should be able to demonstrate ability to coach, work in teams, collaboration, customer centricity, service orientation and quality focus. Director grade candidate must demonstrate experience of building and expanding business opportunities with clients. What Working At EY Offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Commitment for support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you. About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Who We Are EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
Axi Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading renewables client to support with the hiring of a Technical Sales Engineer. You will be responsible for driving technical sales to clients, with a primary focus on large-scale heat pumps and related systems. Job Responsibilities: Conduct site surveys and technical assessments to determine client requirements for heat pump solutions or other renewable energy technology. Develop customised solutions for district heating and industrial applications, including heat load calculations, system sizing, and feasibility studies. Collaborate with Engineering Teams to ensure technical accuracy and feasibility of proposed solutions. Identify and qualify prospective customers in target industries such as utilities, manufacturing, and public sector organisations. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including decision-makers, Technical Teams, and procurement professionals. Present technical and financial value propositions to clients, highlighting the energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost benefits of heat pump systems. Prepare detailed technical proposals, including system schematics, equipment specifications, and cost estimates supported by the wider engineering function. Collaborate with Finance Teams to structure competitive pricing models and ROI analyses. Lead contract negotiations, addressing technical and commercial terms to close deals. Work closely with our key suppliers to source appropriate heat pump models and related components. Liaise with project partners, including principal contractors, consultants, and regulators, to ensure smooth project execution. Stay updated on the latest advancements in heat pump technology and energy policy. Coordinate with Project Managers for a seamless handover of sold systems, ensuring clear communication of project timelines and deliverables. Provide post-sale technical support, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Deliver customer training sessions on system operation and maintenance. Identify emerging opportunities in district heating, process industries, and industrial applications. Contribute to sales strategies, product positioning, and promotional activities. Generate regular reports for management on sales performance, pipeline development, and market insights. Qualifications: A degree in an Engineering discipline or similar qualification. Experience: At least 3 years of experience in Technical Sales, Engineering, or Project Management in the renewable energy or HVAC sector. Strong knowledge of heat pump technology, thermodynamics, and district heating systems is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills for client engagement and relationship management. Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, at varying project stages. Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively. Awareness of regulatory frameworks and sustainability standards. Ability to analyse complex energy requirements and design efficient, innovative solutions.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Axi Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading renewables client to support with the hiring of a Technical Sales Engineer. You will be responsible for driving technical sales to clients, with a primary focus on large-scale heat pumps and related systems. Job Responsibilities: Conduct site surveys and technical assessments to determine client requirements for heat pump solutions or other renewable energy technology. Develop customised solutions for district heating and industrial applications, including heat load calculations, system sizing, and feasibility studies. Collaborate with Engineering Teams to ensure technical accuracy and feasibility of proposed solutions. Identify and qualify prospective customers in target industries such as utilities, manufacturing, and public sector organisations. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including decision-makers, Technical Teams, and procurement professionals. Present technical and financial value propositions to clients, highlighting the energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost benefits of heat pump systems. Prepare detailed technical proposals, including system schematics, equipment specifications, and cost estimates supported by the wider engineering function. Collaborate with Finance Teams to structure competitive pricing models and ROI analyses. Lead contract negotiations, addressing technical and commercial terms to close deals. Work closely with our key suppliers to source appropriate heat pump models and related components. Liaise with project partners, including principal contractors, consultants, and regulators, to ensure smooth project execution. Stay updated on the latest advancements in heat pump technology and energy policy. Coordinate with Project Managers for a seamless handover of sold systems, ensuring clear communication of project timelines and deliverables. Provide post-sale technical support, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Deliver customer training sessions on system operation and maintenance. Identify emerging opportunities in district heating, process industries, and industrial applications. Contribute to sales strategies, product positioning, and promotional activities. Generate regular reports for management on sales performance, pipeline development, and market insights. Qualifications: A degree in an Engineering discipline or similar qualification. Experience: At least 3 years of experience in Technical Sales, Engineering, or Project Management in the renewable energy or HVAC sector. Strong knowledge of heat pump technology, thermodynamics, and district heating systems is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills for client engagement and relationship management. Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, at varying project stages. Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively. Awareness of regulatory frameworks and sustainability standards. Ability to analyse complex energy requirements and design efficient, innovative solutions.
As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Actica, you will have the opportunity to provide support to a wide range of high-profile UK public sector, critical national infrastructure and defence organisations. Your help will enable them to protect their ICT investments, and in doing so play a key role in nationally critical projects which make a real difference to people's everyday lives. We are a National Cyber Security Centre Assured Cyber Security Consultancy. Working either individually or as part of a larger Actica team, you will undertake a number of varying consultancy assignments. Due to the potential variety in assignments your responsibilities may well depend on your own breadth of experience. Other responsibilities could include: Providing security expertise for major system procurements and Agile programmes; Identifying, analysing and evaluating information risks across a range of programmes, projects and systems; Explaining to risk owners and other stakeholders the causes, likelihood and potential business impacts of information risks throughout the information system lifecycle; Authoring and/or supporting the development of security assurance documentation in accordance with risk management frameworks; Developing or reviewing new security architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices; Scoping security testing activities, and explaining the results and required remediation. Your level of experience will determine the amount of responsibility given to you, as a result you may also have the opportunity to lead assignments and be responsible for supervising direct reports whilst ensuring the overall success of the engagement. You will be given the opportunity to undertake a variety of roles throughout the project lifecycle, working across a wide-ranging set of clients and cutting-edge technologies. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise It is essential that you have the following experience: At least five years' experience of complex ICT systems in a technical delivery or consulting capacity; A good understanding of enterprise information and communications technology; The ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and business stakeholders; Proven abilities in delivering to client expectations and requirements; Strong verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of or a desire to learn more about the following would be beneficial for the role: Experience in the UK Defence, Critical National Infrastructure and Public Sectors, particularly in ICT and enterprise solutions, is highly desirable. Structured security frameworks, such as HMG SPF and ISO27001; Security, technical and enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF and SABSA; Technical risk assessments; Enterprise security packages; Software development and delivery; The fast-moving nature of the ICT environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, also requires our consultants to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated - with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter. Additional Requirements: Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance. Key Attributes for Success: Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Working Arrangements: Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham. Typical working week might involve 2-3 days working at clients' premises or other locations and the remainder at home or at one of our offices. Some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site with colleagues. The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week. Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives. You will have the opportunity to further your career in consulting, specialising in the application of information assurance and cyber security expertise to a wide range of business problems. We provide substantial training leading to nationally recognised certifications, such as chartered or principal status with the UK Cyber Security Council, or certifications such as CompTIA, NIST, PCiIAA, CISMP, CISSP, CREST, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, SABSA, and TOGAF. A Mentor will be on hand to provide support and guidance throughout your journey with Actica. You will also work with a Performance and Development Manager, often outside of your project line of control, who will conduct regular reviews based on project feedback to set career objectives and identify training courses which are both relevant to your current project work, and aligned with your planned career progression. Our Commitment to Diversity Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive working practices, promoting equality in our recruitment activities, and by employing candidates on the basis of merit. Discrimination against individuals on the grounds of protected characteristics is not permitted and we take steps to ensure that our staff are made aware of their legal responsibilities when making hiring decisions. We offer a competitive suite of benefits: 25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays. Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme. Actica Consulting is a leading Digital Transformation and Cyber Security consultancy focused on the UK Public Sector. Our teams have a long track record of delivering technology-focused consultancy in a variety of complex environments. Our projects often run over multiple years and contribute to clients' mission-critical objectives and key strategic initiatives. We're proud of our long-term client relationships and excellent track record of delivery; as a result, we're trusted to work on some of the UK Government's most important and sensitive projects. We operate in the following market sectors: Defence, Central Government, National Security, Policing and Public Safety, Utilities, and Transport. Our expertise covers: Organisational Improvement, Delivering Complex Programmes, Digital Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI, Analytics and Data.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Actica, you will have the opportunity to provide support to a wide range of high-profile UK public sector, critical national infrastructure and defence organisations. Your help will enable them to protect their ICT investments, and in doing so play a key role in nationally critical projects which make a real difference to people's everyday lives. We are a National Cyber Security Centre Assured Cyber Security Consultancy. Working either individually or as part of a larger Actica team, you will undertake a number of varying consultancy assignments. Due to the potential variety in assignments your responsibilities may well depend on your own breadth of experience. Other responsibilities could include: Providing security expertise for major system procurements and Agile programmes; Identifying, analysing and evaluating information risks across a range of programmes, projects and systems; Explaining to risk owners and other stakeholders the causes, likelihood and potential business impacts of information risks throughout the information system lifecycle; Authoring and/or supporting the development of security assurance documentation in accordance with risk management frameworks; Developing or reviewing new security architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices; Scoping security testing activities, and explaining the results and required remediation. Your level of experience will determine the amount of responsibility given to you, as a result you may also have the opportunity to lead assignments and be responsible for supervising direct reports whilst ensuring the overall success of the engagement. You will be given the opportunity to undertake a variety of roles throughout the project lifecycle, working across a wide-ranging set of clients and cutting-edge technologies. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise It is essential that you have the following experience: At least five years' experience of complex ICT systems in a technical delivery or consulting capacity; A good understanding of enterprise information and communications technology; The ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and business stakeholders; Proven abilities in delivering to client expectations and requirements; Strong verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of or a desire to learn more about the following would be beneficial for the role: Experience in the UK Defence, Critical National Infrastructure and Public Sectors, particularly in ICT and enterprise solutions, is highly desirable. Structured security frameworks, such as HMG SPF and ISO27001; Security, technical and enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF and SABSA; Technical risk assessments; Enterprise security packages; Software development and delivery; The fast-moving nature of the ICT environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, also requires our consultants to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated - with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter. Additional Requirements: Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance. Key Attributes for Success: Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Working Arrangements: Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham. Typical working week might involve 2-3 days working at clients' premises or other locations and the remainder at home or at one of our offices. Some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site with colleagues. The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week. Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives. You will have the opportunity to further your career in consulting, specialising in the application of information assurance and cyber security expertise to a wide range of business problems. We provide substantial training leading to nationally recognised certifications, such as chartered or principal status with the UK Cyber Security Council, or certifications such as CompTIA, NIST, PCiIAA, CISMP, CISSP, CREST, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, SABSA, and TOGAF. A Mentor will be on hand to provide support and guidance throughout your journey with Actica. You will also work with a Performance and Development Manager, often outside of your project line of control, who will conduct regular reviews based on project feedback to set career objectives and identify training courses which are both relevant to your current project work, and aligned with your planned career progression. Our Commitment to Diversity Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive working practices, promoting equality in our recruitment activities, and by employing candidates on the basis of merit. Discrimination against individuals on the grounds of protected characteristics is not permitted and we take steps to ensure that our staff are made aware of their legal responsibilities when making hiring decisions. We offer a competitive suite of benefits: 25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays. Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme. Actica Consulting is a leading Digital Transformation and Cyber Security consultancy focused on the UK Public Sector. Our teams have a long track record of delivering technology-focused consultancy in a variety of complex environments. Our projects often run over multiple years and contribute to clients' mission-critical objectives and key strategic initiatives. We're proud of our long-term client relationships and excellent track record of delivery; as a result, we're trusted to work on some of the UK Government's most important and sensitive projects. We operate in the following market sectors: Defence, Central Government, National Security, Policing and Public Safety, Utilities, and Transport. Our expertise covers: Organisational Improvement, Delivering Complex Programmes, Digital Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI, Analytics and Data.
As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Actica, you will have the opportunity to provide support to a wide range of high-profile UK public sector, critical national infrastructure and defence organisations. Your help will enable them to protect their ICT investments, and in doing so play a key role in nationally critical projects which make a real difference to people's everyday lives. We are a National Cyber Security Centre Assured Cyber Security Consultancy. Working either individually or as part of a larger Actica team, you will undertake a number of varying consultancy assignments. Due to the potential variety in assignments your responsibilities may well depend on your own breadth of experience. Other responsibilities could include: Providing security expertise for major system procurements and Agile programmes; Identifying, analysing and evaluating information risks across a range of programmes, projects and systems; Explaining to risk owners and other stakeholders the causes, likelihood and potential business impacts of information risks throughout the information system lifecycle; Authoring and/or supporting the development of security assurance documentation in accordance with risk management frameworks; Developing or reviewing new security architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices; Scoping security testing activities, and explaining the results and required remediation. Your level of experience will determine the amount of responsibility given to you, as a result you may also have the opportunity to lead assignments and be responsible for supervising direct reports whilst ensuring the overall success of the engagement. You will be given the opportunity to undertake a variety of roles throughout the project lifecycle, working across a wide-ranging set of clients and cutting-edge technologies. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise It is essential that you have the following experience: At least five years' experience of complex ICT systems in a technical delivery or consulting capacity; A good understanding of enterprise information and communications technology; The ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and business stakeholders; Proven abilities in delivering to client expectations and requirements; Strong verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of or a desire to learn more about the following would be beneficial for the role: Experience in the UK Defence, Critical National Infrastructure and Public Sectors, particularly in ICT and enterprise solutions, is highly desirable. Structured security frameworks, such as HMG SPF and ISO27001; Security, technical and enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF and SABSA; Technical risk assessments; Enterprise security packages; Software development and delivery; The fast-moving nature of the ICT environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, also requires our consultants to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated - with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter. Additional Requirements: Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance. Key Attributes for Success: Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Working Arrangements: Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham. Typical working week might involve 2-3 days working at clients' premises or other locations and the remainder at home or at one of our offices. Some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site with colleagues. The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week. Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives. You will have the opportunity to further your career in consulting, specialising in the application of information assurance and cyber security expertise to a wide range of business problems. We provide substantial training leading to nationally recognised certifications, such as chartered or principal status with the UK Cyber Security Council, or certifications such as CompTIA, NIST, PCiIAA, CISMP, CISSP, CREST, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, SABSA, and TOGAF. A Mentor will be on hand to provide support and guidance throughout your journey with Actica. You will also work with a Performance and Development Manager, often outside of your project line of control, who will conduct regular reviews based on project feedback to set career objectives and identify training courses which are both relevant to your current project work, and aligned with your planned career progression. Our Commitment to Diversity Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive working practices, promoting equality in our recruitment activities, and by employing candidates on the basis of merit. Discrimination against individuals on the grounds of protected characteristics is not permitted and we take steps to ensure that our staff are made aware of their legal responsibilities when making hiring decisions. We offer a competitive suite of benefits: 25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays. Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme. Actica Consulting is a leading Digital Transformation and Cyber Security consultancy focused on the UK Public Sector. Our teams have a long track record of delivering technology-focused consultancy in a variety of complex environments. Our projects often run over multiple years and contribute to clients' mission-critical objectives and key strategic initiatives. We're proud of our long-term client relationships and excellent track record of delivery; as a result, we're trusted to work on some of the UK Government's most important and sensitive projects. We operate in the following market sectors: Defence, Central Government, National Security, Policing and Public Safety, Utilities, and Transport. Our expertise covers: Organisational Improvement, Delivering Complex Programmes, Digital Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI, Analytics and Data.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Actica, you will have the opportunity to provide support to a wide range of high-profile UK public sector, critical national infrastructure and defence organisations. Your help will enable them to protect their ICT investments, and in doing so play a key role in nationally critical projects which make a real difference to people's everyday lives. We are a National Cyber Security Centre Assured Cyber Security Consultancy. Working either individually or as part of a larger Actica team, you will undertake a number of varying consultancy assignments. Due to the potential variety in assignments your responsibilities may well depend on your own breadth of experience. Other responsibilities could include: Providing security expertise for major system procurements and Agile programmes; Identifying, analysing and evaluating information risks across a range of programmes, projects and systems; Explaining to risk owners and other stakeholders the causes, likelihood and potential business impacts of information risks throughout the information system lifecycle; Authoring and/or supporting the development of security assurance documentation in accordance with risk management frameworks; Developing or reviewing new security architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices; Scoping security testing activities, and explaining the results and required remediation. Your level of experience will determine the amount of responsibility given to you, as a result you may also have the opportunity to lead assignments and be responsible for supervising direct reports whilst ensuring the overall success of the engagement. You will be given the opportunity to undertake a variety of roles throughout the project lifecycle, working across a wide-ranging set of clients and cutting-edge technologies. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise It is essential that you have the following experience: At least five years' experience of complex ICT systems in a technical delivery or consulting capacity; A good understanding of enterprise information and communications technology; The ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and business stakeholders; Proven abilities in delivering to client expectations and requirements; Strong verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of or a desire to learn more about the following would be beneficial for the role: Experience in the UK Defence, Critical National Infrastructure and Public Sectors, particularly in ICT and enterprise solutions, is highly desirable. Structured security frameworks, such as HMG SPF and ISO27001; Security, technical and enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF and SABSA; Technical risk assessments; Enterprise security packages; Software development and delivery; The fast-moving nature of the ICT environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, also requires our consultants to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated - with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter. Additional Requirements: Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance. Key Attributes for Success: Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Working Arrangements: Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham. Typical working week might involve 2-3 days working at clients' premises or other locations and the remainder at home or at one of our offices. Some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site with colleagues. The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week. Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives. You will have the opportunity to further your career in consulting, specialising in the application of information assurance and cyber security expertise to a wide range of business problems. We provide substantial training leading to nationally recognised certifications, such as chartered or principal status with the UK Cyber Security Council, or certifications such as CompTIA, NIST, PCiIAA, CISMP, CISSP, CREST, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, SABSA, and TOGAF. A Mentor will be on hand to provide support and guidance throughout your journey with Actica. You will also work with a Performance and Development Manager, often outside of your project line of control, who will conduct regular reviews based on project feedback to set career objectives and identify training courses which are both relevant to your current project work, and aligned with your planned career progression. Our Commitment to Diversity Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive working practices, promoting equality in our recruitment activities, and by employing candidates on the basis of merit. Discrimination against individuals on the grounds of protected characteristics is not permitted and we take steps to ensure that our staff are made aware of their legal responsibilities when making hiring decisions. We offer a competitive suite of benefits: 25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays. Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme. Actica Consulting is a leading Digital Transformation and Cyber Security consultancy focused on the UK Public Sector. Our teams have a long track record of delivering technology-focused consultancy in a variety of complex environments. Our projects often run over multiple years and contribute to clients' mission-critical objectives and key strategic initiatives. We're proud of our long-term client relationships and excellent track record of delivery; as a result, we're trusted to work on some of the UK Government's most important and sensitive projects. We operate in the following market sectors: Defence, Central Government, National Security, Policing and Public Safety, Utilities, and Transport. Our expertise covers: Organisational Improvement, Delivering Complex Programmes, Digital Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI, Analytics and Data.
Job Title: Regional Sales Manager - Education Sector Location: Yorkshire / Nottinghamshire / North Salary: Up to 35,000 per annum + Bonus OTE of 12,500+ and 500/month car allowance Job Type: Hybrid (Work from Home and Field-Based) About the Role: Our client is seeking a motivated and driven Regional Sales Manager (RSM) to join their team, focusing on the education sector in the South West and Wales territory. This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales professional who is passionate about education and has experience building relationships with schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow market share in the education sector across the South West and Wales region. Identify and engage with key decision-makers, including facilities managers, procurement officers, and school administrators, to promote a range of education-focused products. Showcase and sell innovative products. Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through networking, cold calling, attending educational conferences, and leveraging existing relationships. Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of market trends, competitor activities, and industry changes. Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, and product development teams to deliver exceptional service and meet customer needs. Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to the specific needs of educational institutions. Maintain regular contact with clients to ensure satisfaction, resolve any issues, and explore new business opportunities. Prepare detailed sales reports, forecasts, and territory plans to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement. Requirements: Proven experience in a sales role, ideally within the education sector or selling to educational institutions. Strong network of contacts within the South West and Wales education community is highly desirable. Demonstrable success in meeting and exceeding sales targets. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing a diverse client base across a wide geographic area. Willingness to travel frequently within Yorkshire / Nottinghamshire / the North , with occasional travel to other regions. Valid UK driving license. What Our Client Offers: Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure. Car allowance, laptop, and mobile phone. Opportunity to work with a market-leading company known for innovation and quality in the education sector. Comprehensive training and continuous professional development. Supportive team environment and a strong culture of collaboration. If you are a dynamic sales professional with a passion for education and a track record of success, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join their team and make a difference in the education sector! Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Regional Sales Manager - Education Sector Location: Yorkshire / Nottinghamshire / North Salary: Up to 35,000 per annum + Bonus OTE of 12,500+ and 500/month car allowance Job Type: Hybrid (Work from Home and Field-Based) About the Role: Our client is seeking a motivated and driven Regional Sales Manager (RSM) to join their team, focusing on the education sector in the South West and Wales territory. This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales professional who is passionate about education and has experience building relationships with schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow market share in the education sector across the South West and Wales region. Identify and engage with key decision-makers, including facilities managers, procurement officers, and school administrators, to promote a range of education-focused products. Showcase and sell innovative products. Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through networking, cold calling, attending educational conferences, and leveraging existing relationships. Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of market trends, competitor activities, and industry changes. Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, and product development teams to deliver exceptional service and meet customer needs. Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to the specific needs of educational institutions. Maintain regular contact with clients to ensure satisfaction, resolve any issues, and explore new business opportunities. Prepare detailed sales reports, forecasts, and territory plans to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement. Requirements: Proven experience in a sales role, ideally within the education sector or selling to educational institutions. Strong network of contacts within the South West and Wales education community is highly desirable. Demonstrable success in meeting and exceeding sales targets. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing a diverse client base across a wide geographic area. Willingness to travel frequently within Yorkshire / Nottinghamshire / the North , with occasional travel to other regions. Valid UK driving license. What Our Client Offers: Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure. Car allowance, laptop, and mobile phone. Opportunity to work with a market-leading company known for innovation and quality in the education sector. Comprehensive training and continuous professional development. Supportive team environment and a strong culture of collaboration. If you are a dynamic sales professional with a passion for education and a track record of success, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join their team and make a difference in the education sector! Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Job Title: Regional Sales Manager - Education Sector Location: Yorkshire / The North Salary: Up to 35,000 per annum + Bonus OTE of 12,500+ and 500/month car allowance Job Type: Hybrid (Work from Home and Field-Based) About the Role: Our client is seeking a motivated and driven Regional Sales Manager (RSM) to join their team, focusing on the education sector in the South West and Wales territory. This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales professional who is passionate about education and has experience building relationships with schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow market share in the education sector across the South West and Wales region. Identify and engage with key decision-makers, including facilities managers, procurement officers, and school administrators, to promote a range of education-focused products. Showcase and sell innovative products. Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through networking, cold calling, attending educational conferences, and leveraging existing relationships. Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of market trends, competitor activities, and industry changes. Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, and product development teams to deliver exceptional service and meet customer needs. Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to the specific needs of educational institutions. Maintain regular contact with clients to ensure satisfaction, resolve any issues, and explore new business opportunities. Prepare detailed sales reports, forecasts, and territory plans to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement. Requirements: Proven experience in a sales role, ideally within the education sector or selling to educational institutions. Strong network of contacts within the South West and Wales education community is highly desirable. Demonstrable success in meeting and exceeding sales targets. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing a diverse client base across a wide geographic area. Willingness to travel frequently within Yorkshire / the North , with occasional travel to other regions. Valid UK driving license. What Our Client Offers: Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure. Car allowance, laptop, and mobile phone. Opportunity to work with a market-leading company known for innovation and quality in the education sector. Comprehensive training and continuous professional development. Supportive team environment and a strong culture of collaboration. If you are a dynamic sales professional with a passion for education and a track record of success, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join their team and make a difference in the education sector! Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Regional Sales Manager - Education Sector Location: Yorkshire / The North Salary: Up to 35,000 per annum + Bonus OTE of 12,500+ and 500/month car allowance Job Type: Hybrid (Work from Home and Field-Based) About the Role: Our client is seeking a motivated and driven Regional Sales Manager (RSM) to join their team, focusing on the education sector in the South West and Wales territory. This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales professional who is passionate about education and has experience building relationships with schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow market share in the education sector across the South West and Wales region. Identify and engage with key decision-makers, including facilities managers, procurement officers, and school administrators, to promote a range of education-focused products. Showcase and sell innovative products. Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through networking, cold calling, attending educational conferences, and leveraging existing relationships. Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of market trends, competitor activities, and industry changes. Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, and product development teams to deliver exceptional service and meet customer needs. Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to the specific needs of educational institutions. Maintain regular contact with clients to ensure satisfaction, resolve any issues, and explore new business opportunities. Prepare detailed sales reports, forecasts, and territory plans to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement. Requirements: Proven experience in a sales role, ideally within the education sector or selling to educational institutions. Strong network of contacts within the South West and Wales education community is highly desirable. Demonstrable success in meeting and exceeding sales targets. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing a diverse client base across a wide geographic area. Willingness to travel frequently within Yorkshire / the North , with occasional travel to other regions. Valid UK driving license. What Our Client Offers: Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure. Car allowance, laptop, and mobile phone. Opportunity to work with a market-leading company known for innovation and quality in the education sector. Comprehensive training and continuous professional development. Supportive team environment and a strong culture of collaboration. If you are a dynamic sales professional with a passion for education and a track record of success, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join their team and make a difference in the education sector! Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited
Palterton, Derbyshire
Our people are our greatest strength and through our people we strive to make continuous improvements. See below for our current list of live job opportunities. Site: Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town: Chesterfield Salary: Salary range dependant on experience, starting from £52,285 Closing: 20/01/:00 Job Overview DSFS Ltd are seeking to recruit a successful candidate into the position of Head of Financial Intelligence. This job has been reviewed to ensure we are meeting the needs of the changing landscape around us in terms of understanding a raft of financial information, the impact on patient pathways and where we have room for continuous improvement in our processes and outputs. This will help us support the organisation make informed decisions in the interest of the patients we serve focusing on our strategic objectives, focus internally and externally across the Derbyshire Healthcare system. This post will be part of delivering leadership the "DSFS Way", delivering our services and support in a 4 colour way linked to our organisational values (Respect, Reliable, Resourceful and Responsive). Within Finance, you will be an active member in one of our new Excellence groups helping develop and promote change in the interest of our staff and customers. The team operates a hybrid working model of 3 days on-site and 2 days working from home each week. The role is advertised as full time permanent, however, we are open to conversations around other flexible options. Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered. Interview W/C 27th January 2025. Main Duties of the Job This role will oversee and lead the costing team and will have close links with divisional stakeholders to ensure good engagement with our costing information, linking with the available benchmarking tools to help assist our focus as an organisation around best practice, realigning resources and proactively informing and supporting divisions around their processes and utilisation of resources. (Includes development of our patient level information costing system). Working for Our Organisation Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that's 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the 'Chesterfield Royal family', DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that's dynamic, flexible, and proactive. DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Practical experience of NHS Costing. Evidence of ongoing professional or personal development, e.g., Continuing Professional Development. Evidence of leadership development. Fully CCAB qualified. Postgraduate degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills. Experience Background in a NHS costing function including exposure to SLR reporting. Practical experience of delivering PLICs. Experience of engaging and communicating effectively with people at all levels. Experience of modelling the financial impact of service pathway design. Expert analytical skills to solve highly complex financial and non-financial problems. Track record of financial and non-financial achievements. Experience of leading, managing & developing teams. Knowledge/Experience of working outside organisational boundaries in a wider system. Experience with external benchmarking tools including Model Hospital. Skills and Knowledge Ability to interpret highly complex information, including national financial policies, using skills knowledge and judgement. Active listening skills, to interpret managers needs and issues. Support and participate in leading and shaping the vision of the Finance Team. Understanding of NHS national context, policies, payment structures and other strategic issues. Ability to forge and maintain constructive relationships with senior managers with the ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary and team-based environment. IT literate, preferably MS Office, including ability to design and utilise. Ability to express facts, ideas and opinions clearly and directly both orally and in writing to both internal and external stakeholders. Personal Attributes Effective team worker. Highly proactive. Ability to work autonomously. Resilient. Motivated to work in the NHS. Caring. Confident with a positive attitude. Professional work approach. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Our people are our greatest strength and through our people we strive to make continuous improvements. See below for our current list of live job opportunities. Site: Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town: Chesterfield Salary: Salary range dependant on experience, starting from £52,285 Closing: 20/01/:00 Job Overview DSFS Ltd are seeking to recruit a successful candidate into the position of Head of Financial Intelligence. This job has been reviewed to ensure we are meeting the needs of the changing landscape around us in terms of understanding a raft of financial information, the impact on patient pathways and where we have room for continuous improvement in our processes and outputs. This will help us support the organisation make informed decisions in the interest of the patients we serve focusing on our strategic objectives, focus internally and externally across the Derbyshire Healthcare system. This post will be part of delivering leadership the "DSFS Way", delivering our services and support in a 4 colour way linked to our organisational values (Respect, Reliable, Resourceful and Responsive). Within Finance, you will be an active member in one of our new Excellence groups helping develop and promote change in the interest of our staff and customers. The team operates a hybrid working model of 3 days on-site and 2 days working from home each week. The role is advertised as full time permanent, however, we are open to conversations around other flexible options. Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered. Interview W/C 27th January 2025. Main Duties of the Job This role will oversee and lead the costing team and will have close links with divisional stakeholders to ensure good engagement with our costing information, linking with the available benchmarking tools to help assist our focus as an organisation around best practice, realigning resources and proactively informing and supporting divisions around their processes and utilisation of resources. (Includes development of our patient level information costing system). Working for Our Organisation Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that's 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the 'Chesterfield Royal family', DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that's dynamic, flexible, and proactive. DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Practical experience of NHS Costing. Evidence of ongoing professional or personal development, e.g., Continuing Professional Development. Evidence of leadership development. Fully CCAB qualified. Postgraduate degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills. Experience Background in a NHS costing function including exposure to SLR reporting. Practical experience of delivering PLICs. Experience of engaging and communicating effectively with people at all levels. Experience of modelling the financial impact of service pathway design. Expert analytical skills to solve highly complex financial and non-financial problems. Track record of financial and non-financial achievements. Experience of leading, managing & developing teams. Knowledge/Experience of working outside organisational boundaries in a wider system. Experience with external benchmarking tools including Model Hospital. Skills and Knowledge Ability to interpret highly complex information, including national financial policies, using skills knowledge and judgement. Active listening skills, to interpret managers needs and issues. Support and participate in leading and shaping the vision of the Finance Team. Understanding of NHS national context, policies, payment structures and other strategic issues. Ability to forge and maintain constructive relationships with senior managers with the ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary and team-based environment. IT literate, preferably MS Office, including ability to design and utilise. Ability to express facts, ideas and opinions clearly and directly both orally and in writing to both internal and external stakeholders. Personal Attributes Effective team worker. Highly proactive. Ability to work autonomously. Resilient. Motivated to work in the NHS. Caring. Confident with a positive attitude. Professional work approach. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Solutions Manager Location: Manchester (on-site requirement 3 times a week) Reports to: Head of Development Why This Role? Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leading high-performing teams, driving efficiency, and delivering impactful business solutions? If so, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading B2B retail supply chain provider. As a Solutions Manager, you will act as the essential bridge between IT and business operations, ensuring seamless alignment of technology capabilities with strategic objectives. You will drive transformation, optimise processes, and lead a talented team to deliver innovative solutions in an evolving and dynamic business landscape. What we offer: Basic Salary, £50-60k A discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance (defined each year, usually around 10-12%) A hybrid work arrangement 3 days a week in Manchester office A pension scheme of 5% employer and 5% employee contribution Company shares scheme once a year you can buy shares at a discounted rate and pay for these monthly over 3 years before cashing them in or getting your saved money back. Life Assurance 33 days holidays (including bank holidays) EAP Benefits portal providing discounts to many leading brands Your Impact: Lead and Inspire: Manage a team of up to five specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Drive Business Efficiency: Collaborate with key stakeholders and work closely with key business units in customer experience, procurement, sales, and operations to enhance workflows, tools, and processes. Deliver Impactful Solutions: Oversee the development and implementation of solutions that streamline supply chain functions and improve operational performance. Champion Agile Ways of Working: Implement Agile methodologies to ensure the efficient delivery of high-value projects, aligning with strategic business goals. Optimise Technology Investments: Lead ERP and WMS-related initiatives, including the ongoing migration to a new system, ensuring systems are leveraged effectively. Key Responsibilities: Define, refine, and own the backlog of work for your team, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Facilitate requirements gathering workshops, translating business needs into actionable development tasks. Develop and manage strategic roadmaps, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term objectives. Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance workflows and maximise system capabilities. Manage vendor and supplier relationships to ensure effective solution delivery. Establish and track performance metrics to measure team impact and business value. What Success Looks Like: A high-performing team delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Well-defined and prioritised backlog, ensuring continuous delivery of high-impact work. Strong relationships with stakeholders, resulting in seamless collaboration between business and IT. Effective implementation of Agile methodologies, leading to improved team velocity and responsiveness. Data-driven decision-making, ensuring solutions are aligned with strategic goals and deliver measurable value. Successful execution of ERP and WMS projects, optimising system functionality and business processes. related positions - IT Business Partner / Lead Business Analyst / Business Systems Manager / Solutions Architect / Solutions Consultant
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Solutions Manager Location: Manchester (on-site requirement 3 times a week) Reports to: Head of Development Why This Role? Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leading high-performing teams, driving efficiency, and delivering impactful business solutions? If so, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading B2B retail supply chain provider. As a Solutions Manager, you will act as the essential bridge between IT and business operations, ensuring seamless alignment of technology capabilities with strategic objectives. You will drive transformation, optimise processes, and lead a talented team to deliver innovative solutions in an evolving and dynamic business landscape. What we offer: Basic Salary, £50-60k A discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance (defined each year, usually around 10-12%) A hybrid work arrangement 3 days a week in Manchester office A pension scheme of 5% employer and 5% employee contribution Company shares scheme once a year you can buy shares at a discounted rate and pay for these monthly over 3 years before cashing them in or getting your saved money back. Life Assurance 33 days holidays (including bank holidays) EAP Benefits portal providing discounts to many leading brands Your Impact: Lead and Inspire: Manage a team of up to five specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Drive Business Efficiency: Collaborate with key stakeholders and work closely with key business units in customer experience, procurement, sales, and operations to enhance workflows, tools, and processes. Deliver Impactful Solutions: Oversee the development and implementation of solutions that streamline supply chain functions and improve operational performance. Champion Agile Ways of Working: Implement Agile methodologies to ensure the efficient delivery of high-value projects, aligning with strategic business goals. Optimise Technology Investments: Lead ERP and WMS-related initiatives, including the ongoing migration to a new system, ensuring systems are leveraged effectively. Key Responsibilities: Define, refine, and own the backlog of work for your team, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Facilitate requirements gathering workshops, translating business needs into actionable development tasks. Develop and manage strategic roadmaps, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term objectives. Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance workflows and maximise system capabilities. Manage vendor and supplier relationships to ensure effective solution delivery. Establish and track performance metrics to measure team impact and business value. What Success Looks Like: A high-performing team delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Well-defined and prioritised backlog, ensuring continuous delivery of high-impact work. Strong relationships with stakeholders, resulting in seamless collaboration between business and IT. Effective implementation of Agile methodologies, leading to improved team velocity and responsiveness. Data-driven decision-making, ensuring solutions are aligned with strategic goals and deliver measurable value. Successful execution of ERP and WMS projects, optimising system functionality and business processes. related positions - IT Business Partner / Lead Business Analyst / Business Systems Manager / Solutions Architect / Solutions Consultant
CAB HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM
Hammersmith And Fulham, London
Hours : Part-time, 22.5 hours per week Location : Citizens Advice Hammersmith & Fulham sites, with the potential for hybrid working after the probation period Salary Range : £19500 (pro-rata full time salary £32500) Type of Contract : Initial one-year contract, with permanent contract on completion of a year's service Citizens Advice Hammersmith & Fulham (CAHF), is part of the national Citizens Advice network, is a thriving local advice organisation that provides information, advice and casework support to 18,000 local people per year. We are recruiting for the brand new role of Support Services Manager, This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with experience of delivering an Office Manager/Administrative/Officer role at a senior level. We are seeking someone who can efficiently support key functions: Finance, HR Support, admin, recruitment, procurement of office supplies and oversee IT support. This is a key role which requires an organised approach, a can-do attitude and the ability to work across a diverse team of paid and volunteer staff. As a member of CAHF's Leadership team, the Support Services Manager will work collaboratively with the team to deliver CAHF's operational goals and strategic vision. The role requires: Experience of delivering a senior administrative role supporting a range of office functions (HR, Recruitment, Finance Health and Safety, ICT) Good communication skills both verbally and in writing, including ability to take accurate minutes IT competency with experience of liaising with IT suppliers and helpdesk and familiarity with social media technologies The ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and organise and manage time effectively under their own initiative Flexible approach to work Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with all levels of the organisation Why Work with Us? We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. Join a team where your leadership will make a real impact. We offer: Generous holiday entitlement: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with long service Paid service closure days between Christmas and New Year Hybrid working upon completion of the probation period, where possible Access to our in-house learning platform, Skill, for career and role development Personal development opportunities through our Network Equity Groups 24/7 employee support through our wellbeing service Ongoing performance management and training development Understanding of charity regulation and governance is beneficial, but not essential. To find out more please visit our website via the button below. Closing Date : Midnight Sunday 2nd March 2025. Interview Date : Week beginning 3rd March 2025.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Hours : Part-time, 22.5 hours per week Location : Citizens Advice Hammersmith & Fulham sites, with the potential for hybrid working after the probation period Salary Range : £19500 (pro-rata full time salary £32500) Type of Contract : Initial one-year contract, with permanent contract on completion of a year's service Citizens Advice Hammersmith & Fulham (CAHF), is part of the national Citizens Advice network, is a thriving local advice organisation that provides information, advice and casework support to 18,000 local people per year. We are recruiting for the brand new role of Support Services Manager, This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with experience of delivering an Office Manager/Administrative/Officer role at a senior level. We are seeking someone who can efficiently support key functions: Finance, HR Support, admin, recruitment, procurement of office supplies and oversee IT support. This is a key role which requires an organised approach, a can-do attitude and the ability to work across a diverse team of paid and volunteer staff. As a member of CAHF's Leadership team, the Support Services Manager will work collaboratively with the team to deliver CAHF's operational goals and strategic vision. The role requires: Experience of delivering a senior administrative role supporting a range of office functions (HR, Recruitment, Finance Health and Safety, ICT) Good communication skills both verbally and in writing, including ability to take accurate minutes IT competency with experience of liaising with IT suppliers and helpdesk and familiarity with social media technologies The ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and organise and manage time effectively under their own initiative Flexible approach to work Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with all levels of the organisation Why Work with Us? We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. Join a team where your leadership will make a real impact. We offer: Generous holiday entitlement: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with long service Paid service closure days between Christmas and New Year Hybrid working upon completion of the probation period, where possible Access to our in-house learning platform, Skill, for career and role development Personal development opportunities through our Network Equity Groups 24/7 employee support through our wellbeing service Ongoing performance management and training development Understanding of charity regulation and governance is beneficial, but not essential. To find out more please visit our website via the button below. Closing Date : Midnight Sunday 2nd March 2025. Interview Date : Week beginning 3rd March 2025.
Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We currently have a great opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to be based in London on a full-time permanent basis. Ideally candidates will have a firm grasp of CDM and familiarity with the RIBA stages, as well as excellent stakeholder management. Previous experience within the public sector and PFI is desirable. The purpose of the role is to lead on projects, delivering project solutions to budget, time and quality requirements. To manage matrix managed project teams to deliver various project delivery solutions (e.g. as principal / prime contractor, management fee or under traditional contracting or design and build arrangements) effectively utilising in-house resource (white and blue collar) and sub-contract arrangements as appropriate. To assume and assert commercial control over projects allocated to deliver margins identified. To work as part of a team to build on reputation, capability and delivering efficiently to ensure the projects team maintains a strong project pipeline and develop new leads and clients. Key activities: Take profit and loss responsibility for those projects allocated to you. To own each project and delivery with a high degree of attention to design, construction and financial detail. Deliver projects without LADs being applied. From resources available, draw together matrix managed teams to deliver owned projects. These may be from a combination of in-house and out-sourced resources. To be accountable for the service delivery in accordance with business systems, such as quality assurance, environmental management system, financial systems, administration and policies. Through a recognised process (usually identified by the client process e.g. RIBA plan of work) create strategic, operational and tactical programmes to demonstrate how projects will be delivered. Set and manage management and client expectations through clear communications centred around programme/construction programme, budget (internal / external) and the quality of services delivered during live projects until completion and post completion assessment. To manage the development of detailed Work Method Statements, Risk and COSHH and CDM assessments for all work activity undertaken by in-house and contracted staff ensuring complete compliance. Maintain high and statutory compliant health and safety standards on project sites at all times. To appoint, manage, monitor and co-ordinate consultants as required and the on-site activities of all sub-contractors with regard to programme and ensuring that appropriate planning consents, CDM requirements, Method Statements, Risk and COSHH Assessments and Permits to Work are in place prior to work commencing. In accordance with contract forms, manage projects within the specified terms. Ensure risk is appropriately considered for sub-contract transfer or reviewed in conjunction with procurement / legal departments to agree risk share. In conjunction with Purchasing Department colleagues prepare and issue documentation for schedules of rates, quotations, tenders and term contracts as appropriate. Carry out tender evaluations and check that returned documents conform to requirements. Promote effective and efficient co-ordination and integration between the projects team(s) and other departments on the contract and wider Equans managers. Promote effective and efficient co-ordination and integration. Ensure projects delivered do not compromise TFM/PFI KPIs or render space unavailable. Produce business approval & review documentation for the launch of new tenders at bid stage, tender receipt and analysis stage and documentation for board 'Bouclage' approval to proceed to submission. To ensure that SLAs from subcontractors are met and exceed the requirements of the TFM contract and that sub-contracts are negotiated, reviewed and renewed actively and in line with the needs of each individual project. To ensure staff and contractors maintain the highest standards of health and safety, professionalism and customer service at all times. To participate in out of hours management team as part of Contract business continuity plan. Working 40 hours per week, from 08:45 to 17:45, Monday to Friday. Skills, qualifications & experience: Previous experience in a similar role is essential. Previous PFI experience is desirable. Experience in working in a government contract/environment and a strong understanding of listed buildings. Fully understand CDM. Familiar with the RIBA stages. Financially driven with ability to deliver or exceed agreed margin, understanding of business systems and adept in seeing their adherence and development. Project budgetary P&L experience and responsibility (combined ongoing project values circa £5m). Well-developed client-facing and customer services skills and the ability to cope with demanding and varied customer requirements. Diplomatic yet forceful to drive projects forward achieving mutually compliant results. Strong and effective communicator able to demonstrate knowledge of all applicable legislation, regulations and standards. Technically competent in a variety of fields of project management delivery environment (e.g. as principal / prime contractor, management fee or under traditional contracting or design and build arrangements). Able to successfully deliver projects from inception to completion - end to end with a hands-on approach. Must have a track record of successful management and delivery of projects as well as experience of successful partnership. Previous client contact in negotiation, monitoring and presentation. Security vetting, or the willingness to comply with the vetting requirements of the contracts (including detailed vetting if required). Our excellent benefits package includes: Generous holiday allowance. Company share scheme. 2 paid volunteering days a year. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan. Employee assistance programme. Who are we? EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, Veterans & Reservists, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We currently have a great opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to be based in London on a full-time permanent basis. Ideally candidates will have a firm grasp of CDM and familiarity with the RIBA stages, as well as excellent stakeholder management. Previous experience within the public sector and PFI is desirable. The purpose of the role is to lead on projects, delivering project solutions to budget, time and quality requirements. To manage matrix managed project teams to deliver various project delivery solutions (e.g. as principal / prime contractor, management fee or under traditional contracting or design and build arrangements) effectively utilising in-house resource (white and blue collar) and sub-contract arrangements as appropriate. To assume and assert commercial control over projects allocated to deliver margins identified. To work as part of a team to build on reputation, capability and delivering efficiently to ensure the projects team maintains a strong project pipeline and develop new leads and clients. Key activities: Take profit and loss responsibility for those projects allocated to you. To own each project and delivery with a high degree of attention to design, construction and financial detail. Deliver projects without LADs being applied. From resources available, draw together matrix managed teams to deliver owned projects. These may be from a combination of in-house and out-sourced resources. To be accountable for the service delivery in accordance with business systems, such as quality assurance, environmental management system, financial systems, administration and policies. Through a recognised process (usually identified by the client process e.g. RIBA plan of work) create strategic, operational and tactical programmes to demonstrate how projects will be delivered. Set and manage management and client expectations through clear communications centred around programme/construction programme, budget (internal / external) and the quality of services delivered during live projects until completion and post completion assessment. To manage the development of detailed Work Method Statements, Risk and COSHH and CDM assessments for all work activity undertaken by in-house and contracted staff ensuring complete compliance. Maintain high and statutory compliant health and safety standards on project sites at all times. To appoint, manage, monitor and co-ordinate consultants as required and the on-site activities of all sub-contractors with regard to programme and ensuring that appropriate planning consents, CDM requirements, Method Statements, Risk and COSHH Assessments and Permits to Work are in place prior to work commencing. In accordance with contract forms, manage projects within the specified terms. Ensure risk is appropriately considered for sub-contract transfer or reviewed in conjunction with procurement / legal departments to agree risk share. In conjunction with Purchasing Department colleagues prepare and issue documentation for schedules of rates, quotations, tenders and term contracts as appropriate. Carry out tender evaluations and check that returned documents conform to requirements. Promote effective and efficient co-ordination and integration between the projects team(s) and other departments on the contract and wider Equans managers. Promote effective and efficient co-ordination and integration. Ensure projects delivered do not compromise TFM/PFI KPIs or render space unavailable. Produce business approval & review documentation for the launch of new tenders at bid stage, tender receipt and analysis stage and documentation for board 'Bouclage' approval to proceed to submission. To ensure that SLAs from subcontractors are met and exceed the requirements of the TFM contract and that sub-contracts are negotiated, reviewed and renewed actively and in line with the needs of each individual project. To ensure staff and contractors maintain the highest standards of health and safety, professionalism and customer service at all times. To participate in out of hours management team as part of Contract business continuity plan. Working 40 hours per week, from 08:45 to 17:45, Monday to Friday. Skills, qualifications & experience: Previous experience in a similar role is essential. Previous PFI experience is desirable. Experience in working in a government contract/environment and a strong understanding of listed buildings. Fully understand CDM. Familiar with the RIBA stages. Financially driven with ability to deliver or exceed agreed margin, understanding of business systems and adept in seeing their adherence and development. Project budgetary P&L experience and responsibility (combined ongoing project values circa £5m). Well-developed client-facing and customer services skills and the ability to cope with demanding and varied customer requirements. Diplomatic yet forceful to drive projects forward achieving mutually compliant results. Strong and effective communicator able to demonstrate knowledge of all applicable legislation, regulations and standards. Technically competent in a variety of fields of project management delivery environment (e.g. as principal / prime contractor, management fee or under traditional contracting or design and build arrangements). Able to successfully deliver projects from inception to completion - end to end with a hands-on approach. Must have a track record of successful management and delivery of projects as well as experience of successful partnership. Previous client contact in negotiation, monitoring and presentation. Security vetting, or the willingness to comply with the vetting requirements of the contracts (including detailed vetting if required). Our excellent benefits package includes: Generous holiday allowance. Company share scheme. 2 paid volunteering days a year. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan. Employee assistance programme. Who are we? EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, Veterans & Reservists, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities Main Goals Organisational Sourcing and obtaining price quotations. Processing purchase orders (PO's) with approved vendors. Tracking deliveries and updating order records. Ensure all suppliers meet requirements to work with Stadler, including all relevant accreditations to maintain a safe and compliant supply chain. Support the Logistics Co-Ordinator with arranging and tracking shipments, costs and time-lines, providing import and export documentation when required. Support any function with Supplier related issues (first contact point). Supervise overdue parts with suppliers to effectively minimise any delays. Recognise, pre-empt, mitigate and resolve risks. To assist the Procurement Manager as necessary in the delivery of procurement projects. Personnel Pro-active in the role and identifies improved ways of supporting the Company in managing their growth objectives. Participate in team and one-to-one meetings. Keep up to date with developments that influence the day-to-day activities within the role. Ensuring compliance with legislation and any other relevant internal/external factors e.g. Company policies and procedures, quality management standards, health and safety. What are we looking for? Essential: Sound knowledge of material supply and logistics principles and practices. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel. Ability to build personal credibility by demonstrating the organisation's values, building trust and proactively contributing to business success. Strong team focus, ability to build productive relationships at all levels of the organisation. David Curtis phone Who are we? Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. Thanks to our innovation, strength, flexibility and reliability, we are a leading manufacturer of rail vehicles today. Around 13,000 employees work at several production and engineering sites and at over 70 service locations in Europe, North America and North Africa. Stadler Rail Service UK Limited (SRS UK) is a subsidiary of Stadler. SRS UK provides a train maintenance service for a growing number of clients in the UK. In the next few years over 150 new Stadler trains will be joining the UK Rail Network which signifies the start of an exciting future for Stadler in the UK. Our current depot locations are in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry. We are looking to recruit a Procurement Apprentice. Working within the UK Procurement HQ team, reporting into the Procurement Manager, supporting the business to implement innovation and advancement across the business. Alongside working, the candidate will be studying the CIPS Level 3 in Procurement and Supply qualification as part of their learning and development.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Your Tasks and Responsibilities Main Goals Organisational Sourcing and obtaining price quotations. Processing purchase orders (PO's) with approved vendors. Tracking deliveries and updating order records. Ensure all suppliers meet requirements to work with Stadler, including all relevant accreditations to maintain a safe and compliant supply chain. Support the Logistics Co-Ordinator with arranging and tracking shipments, costs and time-lines, providing import and export documentation when required. Support any function with Supplier related issues (first contact point). Supervise overdue parts with suppliers to effectively minimise any delays. Recognise, pre-empt, mitigate and resolve risks. To assist the Procurement Manager as necessary in the delivery of procurement projects. Personnel Pro-active in the role and identifies improved ways of supporting the Company in managing their growth objectives. Participate in team and one-to-one meetings. Keep up to date with developments that influence the day-to-day activities within the role. Ensuring compliance with legislation and any other relevant internal/external factors e.g. Company policies and procedures, quality management standards, health and safety. What are we looking for? Essential: Sound knowledge of material supply and logistics principles and practices. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel. Ability to build personal credibility by demonstrating the organisation's values, building trust and proactively contributing to business success. Strong team focus, ability to build productive relationships at all levels of the organisation. David Curtis phone Who are we? Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. Thanks to our innovation, strength, flexibility and reliability, we are a leading manufacturer of rail vehicles today. Around 13,000 employees work at several production and engineering sites and at over 70 service locations in Europe, North America and North Africa. Stadler Rail Service UK Limited (SRS UK) is a subsidiary of Stadler. SRS UK provides a train maintenance service for a growing number of clients in the UK. In the next few years over 150 new Stadler trains will be joining the UK Rail Network which signifies the start of an exciting future for Stadler in the UK. Our current depot locations are in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry. We are looking to recruit a Procurement Apprentice. Working within the UK Procurement HQ team, reporting into the Procurement Manager, supporting the business to implement innovation and advancement across the business. Alongside working, the candidate will be studying the CIPS Level 3 in Procurement and Supply qualification as part of their learning and development.
Dyer & Butler are seeking a Site Manager to join our Maintenance team. We are excited to present this new opportunity for a talented Civil Engineer who is looking to be involved in a variety of challenging Engineering Projects. The Maintenance team provides technical services for a range of construction-related disciplines and activities, focused on delivering great service every day supporting our clients' primary assets to enable an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. Primarily supporting our Aviation client in Hounslow - this role is suitable for experienced Site Managers, Site Agents, or Engineers looking to progress their career to the next level. ROLE PURPOSE: Support the Project Manager at each stage of the project, including planning, documentation management, procurement, management of labour, and sub-contractors. Ensure excellent safety, standards, and quality are maintained throughout the life cycle of the project. Be client-focused, showing an excellent understanding of the scope of works and managing expectations. Maintain excellent communication between all departments of the internal team and wider business units. Qualifying Criteria: Knowledge of the requirements of Health and Safety and Environmental Standards. Proven capability in delivering technical packages on civil engineering schemes. A desire to progress career by gaining a professional qualification with ICE. Demonstrate Dyer and Butler's values and behaviours. Good grasp of commercial responsibilities. High standard of presentation skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage work efficiently between multiple projects. Good Site setting out skills. Contribute to the enhancement of the quality of delivery solutions by identifying and introducing improvement opportunities. Share knowledge and coach other team members in order to support improvements in the team's performance. Ability to interpret scopes, technical information, and drawings. Good communication skills and ability to work well with other teams and departments at all levels both internally and externally, including client liaison. Excellent data management and Quality Control. Keep up to date with legislations and current industry standards. SMSTS or equivalent Site Management Training. Holder of CSCS accreditation. Desire for self-development and continuous self-improvement. Full UK driving license. Level 3 QCF Certificate in Utility Mapping and Surveying. Previous experience in a management role. Experience working within the engineering and aviation sector. WE OFFER: As part of our excellent benefits package, we offer: Competitive basic salary. Company Vehicle or Allowance. Pension Scheme. Bonus. Paid holidays. Personal development training leading to Professional Qualification. Dyer and Butler are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Dyer & Butler are seeking a Site Manager to join our Maintenance team. We are excited to present this new opportunity for a talented Civil Engineer who is looking to be involved in a variety of challenging Engineering Projects. The Maintenance team provides technical services for a range of construction-related disciplines and activities, focused on delivering great service every day supporting our clients' primary assets to enable an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. Primarily supporting our Aviation client in Hounslow - this role is suitable for experienced Site Managers, Site Agents, or Engineers looking to progress their career to the next level. ROLE PURPOSE: Support the Project Manager at each stage of the project, including planning, documentation management, procurement, management of labour, and sub-contractors. Ensure excellent safety, standards, and quality are maintained throughout the life cycle of the project. Be client-focused, showing an excellent understanding of the scope of works and managing expectations. Maintain excellent communication between all departments of the internal team and wider business units. Qualifying Criteria: Knowledge of the requirements of Health and Safety and Environmental Standards. Proven capability in delivering technical packages on civil engineering schemes. A desire to progress career by gaining a professional qualification with ICE. Demonstrate Dyer and Butler's values and behaviours. Good grasp of commercial responsibilities. High standard of presentation skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage work efficiently between multiple projects. Good Site setting out skills. Contribute to the enhancement of the quality of delivery solutions by identifying and introducing improvement opportunities. Share knowledge and coach other team members in order to support improvements in the team's performance. Ability to interpret scopes, technical information, and drawings. Good communication skills and ability to work well with other teams and departments at all levels both internally and externally, including client liaison. Excellent data management and Quality Control. Keep up to date with legislations and current industry standards. SMSTS or equivalent Site Management Training. Holder of CSCS accreditation. Desire for self-development and continuous self-improvement. Full UK driving license. Level 3 QCF Certificate in Utility Mapping and Surveying. Previous experience in a management role. Experience working within the engineering and aviation sector. WE OFFER: As part of our excellent benefits package, we offer: Competitive basic salary. Company Vehicle or Allowance. Pension Scheme. Bonus. Paid holidays. Personal development training leading to Professional Qualification. Dyer and Butler are an Equal Opportunities Employer
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. View more categories View less categories Sector Project and Program Management Role Senior Executive Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. The project: Due to exceptional growth in our retail team, we require a senior project manager, based in UK who will be responsible for the delivery of multiple fast-paced property investments programmes for a major food retail client. This role sits in our consultancy business, specifically the commercial private sector. You will join our team of UK wide Project Managers, delivering several different investment types including, new store fit outs, extensions, refurbishments, planned asset renewals and initiative roll outs. As Senior Project Manager, you will have sole responsibility for the delivery several projects, reporting into the Mace Account lead. The successful candidate will manage projects within a geographic area, ideally centred to your home location, however some UK wide travel should be expected. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are: Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff. You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence. You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project. Clear experience of successful delivery of multiple fit-out projects, to a high standard, on schedule and within budget. Very strong communication skills with the ability to build and develop relationships with both clients and external stakeholders. Able to quickly develop an understanding of a client's process and procedures to ensure your projects fit their governance requirements. Develop your own project plans for clients who do not possess their own construction processes or standards. Can demonstrate experience of their performance in striving for quality, safety, cost and schedule improvements at every opportunity with all delivery partners, challenging and seeking to improve the project deliverables. Have a commercial awareness of the projects being managed including an understanding of the cost implications of scope change and other economic factors Act as liaison between contractual 3rd parties such as centre of engineering, legal and operational teams. Have flexibility to the requirements of your projects and be comfortable with regular travel which will include periods of staying away from home. Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations. You will support the long term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities. You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs). You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You'll need to have: Experience of working in a similar role within the food retail and distribution sector is desirable. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and commercial awareness. Knowledge/appreciation of H&S and CDM standards and regulations. Good commercial awareness and ability. Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and a good team player. Proactive approach, capable of effective project planning and making decisions. Experienced in the use of Microsoft office. You'll also have: Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams. Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. Company If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us. Fortune favours the brave - and so do we At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world. You might be part of our healthcare team delivering critical hospital care units, or our education team creating schools to inspire our future leaders. You could be a graduate working on the world's tallest building, or be managing the construction of world-leading cultural landmarks. Whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you. At Mace we want you to feel comfortable from day 1, so for any questions about a career at Mace, including application advice, please for a confidential chat. Our clients say that it's our people that make the difference Our people think harder, do better and go further. Every day at Mace is an opportunity to think and do things differently. We were founded more than 30 years ago, and every day our entrepreneurial culture plays a huge role in our success. We exist to seek out the world's most interesting projects that challenge and excite us. We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for the most stimulating and fulfilling careers. We encourage innovation and welcome new perspectives by attracting and developing people with diverse talent who inspire our thinking, challenge our solutions and enhance our culture. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills, see the world and get to work with both inspiring colleagues and influential clients - whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you. But don't just take our word for it; below you can see what some of our people had to say. Reward and recognition We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes: 22 days of holiday, plus two 'Mace Days' to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Highly competitive maternity and paternity package Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees Season ticket loan Annual health screening Private medical insurance Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval) Continuous on the job training and development Cycle to work scheme Our international benefit packages are comparable. Please contact our recruitment team for more information. We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees. Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent . click apply for full job details
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. View more categories View less categories Sector Project and Program Management Role Senior Executive Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. The project: Due to exceptional growth in our retail team, we require a senior project manager, based in UK who will be responsible for the delivery of multiple fast-paced property investments programmes for a major food retail client. This role sits in our consultancy business, specifically the commercial private sector. You will join our team of UK wide Project Managers, delivering several different investment types including, new store fit outs, extensions, refurbishments, planned asset renewals and initiative roll outs. As Senior Project Manager, you will have sole responsibility for the delivery several projects, reporting into the Mace Account lead. The successful candidate will manage projects within a geographic area, ideally centred to your home location, however some UK wide travel should be expected. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are: Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff. You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence. You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project. Clear experience of successful delivery of multiple fit-out projects, to a high standard, on schedule and within budget. Very strong communication skills with the ability to build and develop relationships with both clients and external stakeholders. Able to quickly develop an understanding of a client's process and procedures to ensure your projects fit their governance requirements. Develop your own project plans for clients who do not possess their own construction processes or standards. Can demonstrate experience of their performance in striving for quality, safety, cost and schedule improvements at every opportunity with all delivery partners, challenging and seeking to improve the project deliverables. Have a commercial awareness of the projects being managed including an understanding of the cost implications of scope change and other economic factors Act as liaison between contractual 3rd parties such as centre of engineering, legal and operational teams. Have flexibility to the requirements of your projects and be comfortable with regular travel which will include periods of staying away from home. Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations. You will support the long term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities. You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs). You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You'll need to have: Experience of working in a similar role within the food retail and distribution sector is desirable. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and commercial awareness. Knowledge/appreciation of H&S and CDM standards and regulations. Good commercial awareness and ability. Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and a good team player. Proactive approach, capable of effective project planning and making decisions. Experienced in the use of Microsoft office. You'll also have: Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams. Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. Company If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us. Fortune favours the brave - and so do we At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world. You might be part of our healthcare team delivering critical hospital care units, or our education team creating schools to inspire our future leaders. You could be a graduate working on the world's tallest building, or be managing the construction of world-leading cultural landmarks. Whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you. At Mace we want you to feel comfortable from day 1, so for any questions about a career at Mace, including application advice, please for a confidential chat. Our clients say that it's our people that make the difference Our people think harder, do better and go further. Every day at Mace is an opportunity to think and do things differently. We were founded more than 30 years ago, and every day our entrepreneurial culture plays a huge role in our success. We exist to seek out the world's most interesting projects that challenge and excite us. We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for the most stimulating and fulfilling careers. We encourage innovation and welcome new perspectives by attracting and developing people with diverse talent who inspire our thinking, challenge our solutions and enhance our culture. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills, see the world and get to work with both inspiring colleagues and influential clients - whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you. But don't just take our word for it; below you can see what some of our people had to say. Reward and recognition We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes: 22 days of holiday, plus two 'Mace Days' to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Highly competitive maternity and paternity package Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees Season ticket loan Annual health screening Private medical insurance Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval) Continuous on the job training and development Cycle to work scheme Our international benefit packages are comparable. Please contact our recruitment team for more information. We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees. Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent . click apply for full job details