Sr. Product Manager - Tech, AWS Product & Solutions Engineering Job ID: Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd Are you a seasoned product leader who can own the vision for a brand-new AWS Service? If so, come join the AWS Product & Solutions Engineering team and help shape how customers acquire software products on AWS. Our team is looking for a Sr. Product Manager (technical) to drive the vision of a new AWS Service that will allow customers to acquire/manage software products and future AWS offerings. The products we build span multiple domains such as: migration/modernization, data/AI/ML, GenAI, and industry verticals. In this role, you will work with internal users and software engineering teams to understand their needs for building and publishing new products. In addition, you will work with external customers to understand their needs for streamlining the product acquisition, distribution, deployment, and management experience. You will own the working backwards process and will be responsible for defining user personas, identifying pain points, and proposing solutions. You will translate the broad vision to a prioritized roadmap and actionable requirements. You will set goals and identify KPIs to measure success. You will work closely with UX designers to influence customer experience and with engineers to ensure technical architecture/designs align with the future roadmap. You will also collaborate with AWS finance/legal/accounting/tax and other key stakeholders to ensure the AWS Service is compliant with their requirements. Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with developer tools to support the software development lifecycle and enterprise software procurement process. You are experienced in conducting customer interviews and enjoy diving deep into data, bringing analytical rigor to decision making, and have excellent written/verbal communication skills. You thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and are comfortable driving discussions with engineering teams and senior leaders. This role can be based in either Melbourne, AU or Sydney, AU. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of demonstrated full-lifecycle ownership of product development, with cross team execution across UX design, engineering, program management, and internal/external stakeholders Track record of taking a product from conception to launch and more importantly, iterating on the product based on user feedback Track record of conducting customer/market research, identifying opportunities, creating a product vision, and influencing stakeholders across the organization Strong writing skills to influence senior executives PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS MBA or M.S. in Computer Science / Engineering / Mathematics Experience with building applications using AWS Services Experience with authoring documents related to product life cycle including product roadmap, business requirements, and functional specifications Experience with running user research, A/B tests, and optimizing the customer experience Experience communicating with customers, technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs Experience using data and metrics to test theories, confirm assumptions, and measure success Posted: January 16, 2025 (Updated about 14 hours ago) Posted: September 25, 2024 (Updated about 17 hours ago) Posted: December 10, 2024 (Updated about 21 hours ago) Posted: June 26, 2024 (Updated 3 days ago)
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Sr. Product Manager - Tech, AWS Product & Solutions Engineering Job ID: Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd Are you a seasoned product leader who can own the vision for a brand-new AWS Service? If so, come join the AWS Product & Solutions Engineering team and help shape how customers acquire software products on AWS. Our team is looking for a Sr. Product Manager (technical) to drive the vision of a new AWS Service that will allow customers to acquire/manage software products and future AWS offerings. The products we build span multiple domains such as: migration/modernization, data/AI/ML, GenAI, and industry verticals. In this role, you will work with internal users and software engineering teams to understand their needs for building and publishing new products. In addition, you will work with external customers to understand their needs for streamlining the product acquisition, distribution, deployment, and management experience. You will own the working backwards process and will be responsible for defining user personas, identifying pain points, and proposing solutions. You will translate the broad vision to a prioritized roadmap and actionable requirements. You will set goals and identify KPIs to measure success. You will work closely with UX designers to influence customer experience and with engineers to ensure technical architecture/designs align with the future roadmap. You will also collaborate with AWS finance/legal/accounting/tax and other key stakeholders to ensure the AWS Service is compliant with their requirements. Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with developer tools to support the software development lifecycle and enterprise software procurement process. You are experienced in conducting customer interviews and enjoy diving deep into data, bringing analytical rigor to decision making, and have excellent written/verbal communication skills. You thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and are comfortable driving discussions with engineering teams and senior leaders. This role can be based in either Melbourne, AU or Sydney, AU. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of demonstrated full-lifecycle ownership of product development, with cross team execution across UX design, engineering, program management, and internal/external stakeholders Track record of taking a product from conception to launch and more importantly, iterating on the product based on user feedback Track record of conducting customer/market research, identifying opportunities, creating a product vision, and influencing stakeholders across the organization Strong writing skills to influence senior executives PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS MBA or M.S. in Computer Science / Engineering / Mathematics Experience with building applications using AWS Services Experience with authoring documents related to product life cycle including product roadmap, business requirements, and functional specifications Experience with running user research, A/B tests, and optimizing the customer experience Experience communicating with customers, technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs Experience using data and metrics to test theories, confirm assumptions, and measure success Posted: January 16, 2025 (Updated about 14 hours ago) Posted: September 25, 2024 (Updated about 17 hours ago) Posted: December 10, 2024 (Updated about 21 hours ago) Posted: June 26, 2024 (Updated 3 days ago)
Senior Software Engineer, Alexa Reminders Are you excited to work on a product which is used by millions of customers on a daily basis? Come and join the Alexa Reminders team. Our team owns several high volume features and we believe voice is the most natural user interface for interacting with technology across many domains and are looking for people that will help us shape the future of Alexa. The Role: We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to drive and define the technology and product vision for how Alexa helps in the household. We see Alexa acting as a personal assistant for the house, helping household members organize their daily life and tasks. As a Software Development Engineer in the team, you will contribute to define the software architecture to support this vision and work in a team of developers to implement it with you. You will work closely with your product and development counterparts to make sure we incorporate customer input into our new service and define requirements to meet technical options. In addition, you will collaborate on cross organizational projects, ensuring our service and other Amazon services are designed to work in conjunction. We are looking for passionate, hard-working, and talented Software Engineers who have experience building innovative, mission critical, high volume applications. You will have an enormous opportunity to make a critical impact on the design and architecture of cutting edge products used every day, by people you know. Key job responsibilities Define or the architecture of software solutions, determining current limitations and compatibilities between subsystems, selection of new concepts and methodology, and development of core systems/components. Lead coding and software development of a complex, cross-functional, customer facing program. Design and implement system architecture and underlying components. Establish design principles, select design patterns, and instill best practices for software development across multiple teams. Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints. Work effectively with team members to gain consensus on technical decisions and execute them. We have a big task and collaboration with other development engineers is key for success. Ensure that appropriate software engineering practices are employed to deliver high quality results. A day in the life You will be collaborating with your peers to find solutions to build and improve our services. Your peers include other engineers, voice designers, program managers and product managers. You will work in groups to find the best solution for our customers and build and maintain the software to bring those solutions to our customers. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. Posted: December 18, 2024 (Updated about 2 hours ago) Posted: December 12, 2024 (Updated about 2 hours ago) Posted: November 6, 2024 (Updated about 3 hours ago) Posted: August 5, 2024 (Updated about 3 hours ago) Posted: October 31, 2024 (Updated about 6 hours ago) Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Senior Software Engineer, Alexa Reminders Are you excited to work on a product which is used by millions of customers on a daily basis? Come and join the Alexa Reminders team. Our team owns several high volume features and we believe voice is the most natural user interface for interacting with technology across many domains and are looking for people that will help us shape the future of Alexa. The Role: We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to drive and define the technology and product vision for how Alexa helps in the household. We see Alexa acting as a personal assistant for the house, helping household members organize their daily life and tasks. As a Software Development Engineer in the team, you will contribute to define the software architecture to support this vision and work in a team of developers to implement it with you. You will work closely with your product and development counterparts to make sure we incorporate customer input into our new service and define requirements to meet technical options. In addition, you will collaborate on cross organizational projects, ensuring our service and other Amazon services are designed to work in conjunction. We are looking for passionate, hard-working, and talented Software Engineers who have experience building innovative, mission critical, high volume applications. You will have an enormous opportunity to make a critical impact on the design and architecture of cutting edge products used every day, by people you know. Key job responsibilities Define or the architecture of software solutions, determining current limitations and compatibilities between subsystems, selection of new concepts and methodology, and development of core systems/components. Lead coding and software development of a complex, cross-functional, customer facing program. Design and implement system architecture and underlying components. Establish design principles, select design patterns, and instill best practices for software development across multiple teams. Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints. Work effectively with team members to gain consensus on technical decisions and execute them. We have a big task and collaboration with other development engineers is key for success. Ensure that appropriate software engineering practices are employed to deliver high quality results. A day in the life You will be collaborating with your peers to find solutions to build and improve our services. Your peers include other engineers, voice designers, program managers and product managers. You will work in groups to find the best solution for our customers and build and maintain the software to bring those solutions to our customers. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. Posted: December 18, 2024 (Updated about 2 hours ago) Posted: December 12, 2024 (Updated about 2 hours ago) Posted: November 6, 2024 (Updated about 3 hours ago) Posted: August 5, 2024 (Updated about 3 hours ago) Posted: October 31, 2024 (Updated about 6 hours ago) Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Join one of the world's fastest growing technical teams We understand that looking for a new role can be a bit of a roller coaster, and at Amach we pride ourselves on providing a personal feel to the process, really getting to know our candidates. Amach is an industry-leading technology driven company with headquarters located in Dublin and remote teams in UK and Europe. Our blended teams of local and nearshore talent are optimised to deliver high quality and collaborative solutions. Established in 2013, we specialise in cloud migration and development, digital transformation including agile software development, DevOps, automation, data and machine learning. We are seeking a highly trained Senior Engineer to lead the assessment and adoption of AI tooling within our development teams. This role is integral to ensuring our customer's organisation remains a leader in using AI to improve software delivery processes. As the Senior Engineer, you will evaluate emerging AI tools for code generation, guide integration into our customer's workflows, and ensure they provide measurable value to our customer's teams. This is a pivotal role that will shape the future of our customer's development practices, ensuring teams are equipped with the best AI tools to deliver extraordinary results. Required skills: Extensive fullstack experience in a senior engineering role, with a focus on innovation and emerging technologies Highly well-versed in the use of GitHub Copilot and other tools/models that use AI for code generation Robust knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, including their functional application in software development Solid background in software engineering, CI/CD pipelines, and modern programming practices Start-up mindset, highly initiative-taking and adjustable, and enthusiastic about AI as an enabler for engineering; thrives in dynamic environments Extraordinary communication and management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels Able to articulate to both technical and business stakeholders the pros and cons of different tools and approaches Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to technology adoption Able to commute up to 3 days a week into our customer's office in Barcelona Assessment of AI Tools Research and evaluate AI tools and platforms that can enhance software development practices (e.g. code generation, error detection, testing, and DevOps optimisation) Conduct hands-on testing and technical evaluations to determine each tool's viability, performance, and scalability Compare tools based on the needs of the business, technical requirements, cost, integration capabilities, and compliance with standards Create recommendations of how our customer should support or not support a range of AI tools/models and measure the benefit on productivity for a range of development tasks: Perform high-level day overview of different tools/models to understand which warrant further investigation Complete 1-week hands-on experiments with different tools and models for a range of tasks and produce recommendations/comparisons with the GitHub Copilot default model Complete more in-depth evaluation of any selected AI tools and platforms to enhance code generation, error detection, testing, and DevOps optimisation Collaboration with Stakeholders Engage with development teams, technical leads, and product managers to identify challenges and opportunities where AI tools can deliver value Present findings and recommendations to senior management, highlighting the strategic benefits of adopting specific AI tools Integration and Rollout Develop strategies and best practices for introducing AI tools into existing processes, ensuring minimal disruption Lead proof-of-concept projects and pilot programmes to validate tool success Support teams with onboarding and training to maximise the benefits of new AI technologies Assist in rolling out and increasing adoption of AI software development tools, through workshops, focus groups, etc. Produce handbooks and documentation to support the increased adoption of AI Code Generation tools Performance Monitoring and Optimisation Define metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of adopted AI tools Continuously review the performance of tools in use, identifying opportunities for further optimisation Stay abreast of industry trends and advances in AI tooling to ensure the organisation remains ahead of the curve Governance and Compliance Ensure that all AI tools align with organisational policies, security protocols, and relevant regulations Establish guidelines for ethical and responsible use of AI in development processes What's in it for you: An opportunity to join a fast-growing company Options for career advancement Learning and development opportunities Flexible working environment Competitive salaries based on experience Equal Opportunity Employer: Amach is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This job description is intended to convey essential responsibilities and qualifications for this role, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks that an employee may be required to perform. If you are passionate about driving customer success, advising on strategic solutions, and contributing to product innovation, we would love to hear from you!
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Join one of the world's fastest growing technical teams We understand that looking for a new role can be a bit of a roller coaster, and at Amach we pride ourselves on providing a personal feel to the process, really getting to know our candidates. Amach is an industry-leading technology driven company with headquarters located in Dublin and remote teams in UK and Europe. Our blended teams of local and nearshore talent are optimised to deliver high quality and collaborative solutions. Established in 2013, we specialise in cloud migration and development, digital transformation including agile software development, DevOps, automation, data and machine learning. We are seeking a highly trained Senior Engineer to lead the assessment and adoption of AI tooling within our development teams. This role is integral to ensuring our customer's organisation remains a leader in using AI to improve software delivery processes. As the Senior Engineer, you will evaluate emerging AI tools for code generation, guide integration into our customer's workflows, and ensure they provide measurable value to our customer's teams. This is a pivotal role that will shape the future of our customer's development practices, ensuring teams are equipped with the best AI tools to deliver extraordinary results. Required skills: Extensive fullstack experience in a senior engineering role, with a focus on innovation and emerging technologies Highly well-versed in the use of GitHub Copilot and other tools/models that use AI for code generation Robust knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, including their functional application in software development Solid background in software engineering, CI/CD pipelines, and modern programming practices Start-up mindset, highly initiative-taking and adjustable, and enthusiastic about AI as an enabler for engineering; thrives in dynamic environments Extraordinary communication and management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels Able to articulate to both technical and business stakeholders the pros and cons of different tools and approaches Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to technology adoption Able to commute up to 3 days a week into our customer's office in Barcelona Assessment of AI Tools Research and evaluate AI tools and platforms that can enhance software development practices (e.g. code generation, error detection, testing, and DevOps optimisation) Conduct hands-on testing and technical evaluations to determine each tool's viability, performance, and scalability Compare tools based on the needs of the business, technical requirements, cost, integration capabilities, and compliance with standards Create recommendations of how our customer should support or not support a range of AI tools/models and measure the benefit on productivity for a range of development tasks: Perform high-level day overview of different tools/models to understand which warrant further investigation Complete 1-week hands-on experiments with different tools and models for a range of tasks and produce recommendations/comparisons with the GitHub Copilot default model Complete more in-depth evaluation of any selected AI tools and platforms to enhance code generation, error detection, testing, and DevOps optimisation Collaboration with Stakeholders Engage with development teams, technical leads, and product managers to identify challenges and opportunities where AI tools can deliver value Present findings and recommendations to senior management, highlighting the strategic benefits of adopting specific AI tools Integration and Rollout Develop strategies and best practices for introducing AI tools into existing processes, ensuring minimal disruption Lead proof-of-concept projects and pilot programmes to validate tool success Support teams with onboarding and training to maximise the benefits of new AI technologies Assist in rolling out and increasing adoption of AI software development tools, through workshops, focus groups, etc. Produce handbooks and documentation to support the increased adoption of AI Code Generation tools Performance Monitoring and Optimisation Define metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of adopted AI tools Continuously review the performance of tools in use, identifying opportunities for further optimisation Stay abreast of industry trends and advances in AI tooling to ensure the organisation remains ahead of the curve Governance and Compliance Ensure that all AI tools align with organisational policies, security protocols, and relevant regulations Establish guidelines for ethical and responsible use of AI in development processes What's in it for you: An opportunity to join a fast-growing company Options for career advancement Learning and development opportunities Flexible working environment Competitive salaries based on experience Equal Opportunity Employer: Amach is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This job description is intended to convey essential responsibilities and qualifications for this role, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks that an employee may be required to perform. If you are passionate about driving customer success, advising on strategic solutions, and contributing to product innovation, we would love to hear from you!
This is an exciting role where you get access to a fantastic training and conferences budget, and a team who will support you to succeed. We're an international team, driving our class-leading data platform forwards as well as developing greenfield data products. We spend our time bug fixing, and pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zone. Reporting into James (our Data Engineering Manager), who's hands on and interested in pretty much everything technology, you'll be joining a team that is highly collaborative and not afraid to share exciting ideas that we then bring to life. As one of our Senior Software Engineers, you'll: work as part of a centre of excellence for data specialists. You'll help to look after our data, business intelligence and machine learning platforms be able to develop your own scripts and triage any potential bugs contribute ideas and help to prioritise technical work operate in an Agile environment utilising scrum methodology be part of an open, friendly, and distributed team. We love being proactive and simplifying very technical concepts to the business We're looking for someone who is: hands-on when building data pipelines able to demonstrate coding knowledge in JVM languages (Java, Kotlin, or Scala), as well as Ruby or Python (you don't have to be great at coding in them all) adept at working with Graph Databases knowledgeable in data stream processing using Kafka Streams or similar able to demonstrate understanding of containerised micro services architecture (We know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don't have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.) We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work. Ready to build the future of Simply Business with our Data Engineering team? Apply today. About Simply Business We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades. We're a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. We're a B Corp too, which recognises our strong track record of having a positive impact on people, society and the environment. What are the benefits of working at Simply Business? We offer a great work-life balance where every team member has a manageable workload and the flexibility to work hybrid. On top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer leave that suits your needs. Plus the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits. Our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver. Our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And as a thank you to our long-serving employees we offer a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service. And our core benefits can put your mind at ease with private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition. And a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses. We also make sure you're compensated fairly with a competitive salary based on your experience and the market we're in. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance. There's access to the tools to support your personal development with programmes on our dedicated learning platform. As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling. We'll match what you put into your pension up to five per cent. And pass on a tax-free sum that's four times your basic salary with our life assurance policy, with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme. Our salary sacrifice car scheme gives you the option to buy a brand new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service). And our flexible benefits scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership. Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today. The best of Simply Business, straight to your inbox Join 200,000+ small business owners getting helpful articles, tips, and tools - delivered direct to you.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
This is an exciting role where you get access to a fantastic training and conferences budget, and a team who will support you to succeed. We're an international team, driving our class-leading data platform forwards as well as developing greenfield data products. We spend our time bug fixing, and pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zone. Reporting into James (our Data Engineering Manager), who's hands on and interested in pretty much everything technology, you'll be joining a team that is highly collaborative and not afraid to share exciting ideas that we then bring to life. As one of our Senior Software Engineers, you'll: work as part of a centre of excellence for data specialists. You'll help to look after our data, business intelligence and machine learning platforms be able to develop your own scripts and triage any potential bugs contribute ideas and help to prioritise technical work operate in an Agile environment utilising scrum methodology be part of an open, friendly, and distributed team. We love being proactive and simplifying very technical concepts to the business We're looking for someone who is: hands-on when building data pipelines able to demonstrate coding knowledge in JVM languages (Java, Kotlin, or Scala), as well as Ruby or Python (you don't have to be great at coding in them all) adept at working with Graph Databases knowledgeable in data stream processing using Kafka Streams or similar able to demonstrate understanding of containerised micro services architecture (We know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don't have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.) We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work. Ready to build the future of Simply Business with our Data Engineering team? Apply today. About Simply Business We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades. We're a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. We're a B Corp too, which recognises our strong track record of having a positive impact on people, society and the environment. What are the benefits of working at Simply Business? We offer a great work-life balance where every team member has a manageable workload and the flexibility to work hybrid. On top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer leave that suits your needs. Plus the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits. Our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver. Our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And as a thank you to our long-serving employees we offer a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service. And our core benefits can put your mind at ease with private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition. And a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses. We also make sure you're compensated fairly with a competitive salary based on your experience and the market we're in. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance. There's access to the tools to support your personal development with programmes on our dedicated learning platform. As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling. We'll match what you put into your pension up to five per cent. And pass on a tax-free sum that's four times your basic salary with our life assurance policy, with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme. Our salary sacrifice car scheme gives you the option to buy a brand new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service). And our flexible benefits scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership. Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today. The best of Simply Business, straight to your inbox Join 200,000+ small business owners getting helpful articles, tips, and tools - delivered direct to you.
At Quantexa, we believe that people and organizations make better decisions when those decisions are put in context. We call this Contextual Decision Intelligence. Contextual Decision Intelligence is a new approach to data analysis that shows the relationships between people, places, and organizations in one place. Founded in 2016, Quantexa helps organizations make their data more meaningful. Our world-leading software company provides a single networked view of internal and external data as input to analytical and AI models. From compliance, fraud, anti-money laundering, and credit risk to customer intelligence and master data management, Quantexa partners with Global Tier 1 insurers, banks, government agencies, telecoms, and technology companies to deliver Contextual Decision Intelligence. Our Product Management team is growing. We need highly motivated Product Managers to take our ambitious goals and turn them into a reality as part of the best team in the company. This is a great opportunity to lead right at the center of our high-growth centaur business and instill strong product thinking throughout the company. We're looking for a product manager with experience with technical analytic products and working with data scientists to join our Analytics products team. You will report directly to the Product Director of Analytics. What will I be doing? You will own a key problem or area within the Analytics capabilities of our platform end-to-end. We believe in 'full stack product management'. The code is not the product, it's just part of it. You will align the company behind the vision for your area: doing whatever it takes to drive-out uncertainty and get people onboard. You will work with other members of Product and the subject matter experts in the rest of the company to deeply understand our problem space. You're in charge of setting goals and OKRs as well as initial discovery & research. You'll collaborate with customers, and internal stakeholders such as Sales and account teams, internal SMEs, data scientists and engineers to uncover unmet needs and validate your approach and create and deliver a roadmap. You will work closely with Product Marketing to articulate the value of the new offerings, create a launch plan and make the biggest impact in the market with your great work. Product managers at Quantexa are fully accountable for the value their products deliver. This means you lead adoption, working through out customer success, sales and delivery teams to move the needle on your goals, and then measure the success in the market through solid KPIs. You will know your area of the software inside out and will use this knowledge to support our customers and other areas of the business using the product. The lessons learnt will be a key contribution you make in product discussions. We're a fast-growing team in a fast-growing company. You'll be mentored by your teammates in Product and our Product Leadership team so you develop as we grow. What do I need to have? At least three years' experience as a Product Manager in a software company and a track record of success managing complex products Experience with technical analytics products, including working with data scientists Someone who has led prioritisation and direction of engineering teams; and has experience of developing roadmaps. A sound understanding of end-to-end product inception, development and release processes; strong product thinking Customer-facing experience in translating problems into requirements and capability in-line with product strategy; A smart, self-motivated and pragmatic person who is happy to take initiative and run complex projects in a highly dynamic environment. An excellent team worker with the desire and ability to think independently Someone who challenges the status quo, and can stand up to more senior colleagues An ideal candidate would also have one or more of the following: Although we're not looking for a data scientist, you'd be a strong candidate if you had a degree-level qualification or equivalent work experience in a data science related topic, and at least a passing familiarity with Python and data tooling Enterprise software product management experience SaaS product management experience Experience in start-ups/scale-ups Why join Quantexa? We know that just having an excellent glass door rating isn't enough, so we've put together a competitive package as a way of saying thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Competitive salary Company bonus Private healthcare, Life Insurance & Income Protection Cycle Scheme and TechScheme Free Calm App Subscription app for meditation, relaxation and sleep Pension Scheme with a company contribution of 6% (if you contribute 3%) 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy up to 5 days) + birthday off! Ongoing personal development Great WeWork Office Space & Company wide socials Our mission. We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We're not a start-up. Not anymore. But we've not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction - the future. It's all about you. We want you to feel welcome, valued, and respected-because it's your individuality and passion that make you Q. We see that, and we celebrate it. That's why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, continuously improving to ensure everyone belongs. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know-we're happy to assist. No matter your race, beliefs, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, or abilities-whoever you are-if you're a passionate, curious, and caring human eager to push the boundaries of what's possible, we want to hear from you. start. don't stop - Apply
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
At Quantexa, we believe that people and organizations make better decisions when those decisions are put in context. We call this Contextual Decision Intelligence. Contextual Decision Intelligence is a new approach to data analysis that shows the relationships between people, places, and organizations in one place. Founded in 2016, Quantexa helps organizations make their data more meaningful. Our world-leading software company provides a single networked view of internal and external data as input to analytical and AI models. From compliance, fraud, anti-money laundering, and credit risk to customer intelligence and master data management, Quantexa partners with Global Tier 1 insurers, banks, government agencies, telecoms, and technology companies to deliver Contextual Decision Intelligence. Our Product Management team is growing. We need highly motivated Product Managers to take our ambitious goals and turn them into a reality as part of the best team in the company. This is a great opportunity to lead right at the center of our high-growth centaur business and instill strong product thinking throughout the company. We're looking for a product manager with experience with technical analytic products and working with data scientists to join our Analytics products team. You will report directly to the Product Director of Analytics. What will I be doing? You will own a key problem or area within the Analytics capabilities of our platform end-to-end. We believe in 'full stack product management'. The code is not the product, it's just part of it. You will align the company behind the vision for your area: doing whatever it takes to drive-out uncertainty and get people onboard. You will work with other members of Product and the subject matter experts in the rest of the company to deeply understand our problem space. You're in charge of setting goals and OKRs as well as initial discovery & research. You'll collaborate with customers, and internal stakeholders such as Sales and account teams, internal SMEs, data scientists and engineers to uncover unmet needs and validate your approach and create and deliver a roadmap. You will work closely with Product Marketing to articulate the value of the new offerings, create a launch plan and make the biggest impact in the market with your great work. Product managers at Quantexa are fully accountable for the value their products deliver. This means you lead adoption, working through out customer success, sales and delivery teams to move the needle on your goals, and then measure the success in the market through solid KPIs. You will know your area of the software inside out and will use this knowledge to support our customers and other areas of the business using the product. The lessons learnt will be a key contribution you make in product discussions. We're a fast-growing team in a fast-growing company. You'll be mentored by your teammates in Product and our Product Leadership team so you develop as we grow. What do I need to have? At least three years' experience as a Product Manager in a software company and a track record of success managing complex products Experience with technical analytics products, including working with data scientists Someone who has led prioritisation and direction of engineering teams; and has experience of developing roadmaps. A sound understanding of end-to-end product inception, development and release processes; strong product thinking Customer-facing experience in translating problems into requirements and capability in-line with product strategy; A smart, self-motivated and pragmatic person who is happy to take initiative and run complex projects in a highly dynamic environment. An excellent team worker with the desire and ability to think independently Someone who challenges the status quo, and can stand up to more senior colleagues An ideal candidate would also have one or more of the following: Although we're not looking for a data scientist, you'd be a strong candidate if you had a degree-level qualification or equivalent work experience in a data science related topic, and at least a passing familiarity with Python and data tooling Enterprise software product management experience SaaS product management experience Experience in start-ups/scale-ups Why join Quantexa? We know that just having an excellent glass door rating isn't enough, so we've put together a competitive package as a way of saying thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Competitive salary Company bonus Private healthcare, Life Insurance & Income Protection Cycle Scheme and TechScheme Free Calm App Subscription app for meditation, relaxation and sleep Pension Scheme with a company contribution of 6% (if you contribute 3%) 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy up to 5 days) + birthday off! Ongoing personal development Great WeWork Office Space & Company wide socials Our mission. We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We're not a start-up. Not anymore. But we've not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction - the future. It's all about you. We want you to feel welcome, valued, and respected-because it's your individuality and passion that make you Q. We see that, and we celebrate it. That's why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, continuously improving to ensure everyone belongs. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know-we're happy to assist. No matter your race, beliefs, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, or abilities-whoever you are-if you're a passionate, curious, and caring human eager to push the boundaries of what's possible, we want to hear from you. start. don't stop - Apply
Role: Salesforce Dedicated Product Manager responsible for SCV, BYOC-CCaaS, dialler/connect, external routing and Log a Call. Vonage Product Management Mission: We bridge technology and the business needs to deliver new products and services to the market. We imagine the future and orchestrate cross-functional efforts to bring it to life. We apply business understanding, customer knowledge and competitive awareness to collaborate with and lead efforts to envision, design, develop and execute state-of-the-art products and features. Our output changes the communications game. Why this role matters Reporting to the Director, AI and Contact Center, Product Management, you will be a critical member of the product management team, who together encompass our core CCaaS product, including but not limited to; Service Cloud Voice, Bring your own CCaaS, IVR, Omnichannel, Sales Dialer, AI Virtual Assistant, Call Logging, Dashboards, Statistics and Reports, WFM integrations and our key integrations with Salesforce. You will own the Salesforce part of our portfolio and will have the opportunity to influence our overall product strategy. What you will do Market Research and Customer Interface Work closely with our existing customer base to present our vision, understand their needs and use cases, and partner with them throughout the feature delivery process. Work closely with key user groups to drive shared learning and collaboration through our community. Work with prospective customers and sales teams on opportunity analysis, proposal development and bids to address specific customer needs. Competitive analysis specifically around the Salesforce ecosystem and verticals to articulate where our solution is positioned to win. Be the voice of Salesforce within Vonage and vice versa. Product Life Cycle Management Help develop the strategic direction of your business area, aligning with our business goals. Articulate business value propositions. Eliciting requirements from internal and external stakeholders, documenting requirements for development teams and prioritization. Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to deliver the roadmap. Analyze pricing scenarios, competitive differentiators, and innovative technology solutions to enhance existing products and identify new market opportunities. Instill the voice of the customer throughout the organization. Assist with sales enablement. Help develop or contribute to the product collateral - FAQ documentation, white papers and customer success stories. Go-to-Market & Revenue Generation Collaborate with Alliances, Marketing, Sales, Account Management and Business Operations to develop and drive product-specific go-to-market strategies. Determine the most effective packaging, pricing and positioning for products; work with product marketing to create and develop product messaging. Present and support customer webinars. Understand and nurture the relationship with Salesforce. Keep up to date with new Salesforce products and enhancements and monetize them for Vonage. What you will bring Very strong knowledge of Salesforce service and sales clouds. Strong understanding of, but not limited to, omniflows, apex, APIs, packaging and appexchange. Ideally implementation experience of Service Cloud Voice. Knowledge of contact center business challenges. Strong experience in delivering and growing successful products, ideally in the cloud communications space. Strong experience in Agile Development practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of the competitive and upcoming technology landscape. What is required for application Required Fluency in English. 5+ years' experience in product management, professional services or sales engineering in a Salesforce setting. 3+ years' contact center experience. SaaS knowledge. Additional contact center software experience e.g. knowledge management, WFM. Understanding of LLMs and Generative AI. What is in it for you Example benefits (variable by location) Thriving and dynamic working environment - a collaborative team who support each other and celebrate each others' victories. Unlimited paid annual leave. Company pension/401k. Life insurance. Cycle to work scheme. Payroll Giving for Charities. Private Medical. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave. Apply for this job indicates a required field
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Role: Salesforce Dedicated Product Manager responsible for SCV, BYOC-CCaaS, dialler/connect, external routing and Log a Call. Vonage Product Management Mission: We bridge technology and the business needs to deliver new products and services to the market. We imagine the future and orchestrate cross-functional efforts to bring it to life. We apply business understanding, customer knowledge and competitive awareness to collaborate with and lead efforts to envision, design, develop and execute state-of-the-art products and features. Our output changes the communications game. Why this role matters Reporting to the Director, AI and Contact Center, Product Management, you will be a critical member of the product management team, who together encompass our core CCaaS product, including but not limited to; Service Cloud Voice, Bring your own CCaaS, IVR, Omnichannel, Sales Dialer, AI Virtual Assistant, Call Logging, Dashboards, Statistics and Reports, WFM integrations and our key integrations with Salesforce. You will own the Salesforce part of our portfolio and will have the opportunity to influence our overall product strategy. What you will do Market Research and Customer Interface Work closely with our existing customer base to present our vision, understand their needs and use cases, and partner with them throughout the feature delivery process. Work closely with key user groups to drive shared learning and collaboration through our community. Work with prospective customers and sales teams on opportunity analysis, proposal development and bids to address specific customer needs. Competitive analysis specifically around the Salesforce ecosystem and verticals to articulate where our solution is positioned to win. Be the voice of Salesforce within Vonage and vice versa. Product Life Cycle Management Help develop the strategic direction of your business area, aligning with our business goals. Articulate business value propositions. Eliciting requirements from internal and external stakeholders, documenting requirements for development teams and prioritization. Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to deliver the roadmap. Analyze pricing scenarios, competitive differentiators, and innovative technology solutions to enhance existing products and identify new market opportunities. Instill the voice of the customer throughout the organization. Assist with sales enablement. Help develop or contribute to the product collateral - FAQ documentation, white papers and customer success stories. Go-to-Market & Revenue Generation Collaborate with Alliances, Marketing, Sales, Account Management and Business Operations to develop and drive product-specific go-to-market strategies. Determine the most effective packaging, pricing and positioning for products; work with product marketing to create and develop product messaging. Present and support customer webinars. Understand and nurture the relationship with Salesforce. Keep up to date with new Salesforce products and enhancements and monetize them for Vonage. What you will bring Very strong knowledge of Salesforce service and sales clouds. Strong understanding of, but not limited to, omniflows, apex, APIs, packaging and appexchange. Ideally implementation experience of Service Cloud Voice. Knowledge of contact center business challenges. Strong experience in delivering and growing successful products, ideally in the cloud communications space. Strong experience in Agile Development practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of the competitive and upcoming technology landscape. What is required for application Required Fluency in English. 5+ years' experience in product management, professional services or sales engineering in a Salesforce setting. 3+ years' contact center experience. SaaS knowledge. Additional contact center software experience e.g. knowledge management, WFM. Understanding of LLMs and Generative AI. What is in it for you Example benefits (variable by location) Thriving and dynamic working environment - a collaborative team who support each other and celebrate each others' victories. Unlimited paid annual leave. Company pension/401k. Life insurance. Cycle to work scheme. Payroll Giving for Charities. Private Medical. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave. Apply for this job indicates a required field
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1N 2HT Contract type: Permanent Business area: Sainsbury's Tech Closing date: 14 February 2025 Requisition ID: 288177 We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. Think about the scale it takes for us to feed the nation. The level of data, transactions and variety it involves. Then you'll realise that ours is a modern software engineering environment because it has to be. We've made serious investment into a Tech Academy and into setting standards and principles. We iterate, learn, experiment and push ways of working such as Agile, Scrum and XP. So you can look forward to awesome opportunities in everything from AI to reusable tech. In a nutshell: The Head of Tech Enablement will play a pivotal role in reinventing and elevating the Tech Enablement function for technology whose aim is to minimise and manage the impacts to people and processes required to support the delivery of our £1.4bn, 3-year technology change portfolio. Working specifically within technology to understand, assess and manage change impacts, guiding how we prepare, equip, and support individuals and teams to successfully adopt change. To drive clarity, understanding and acceptance for lasting organisational success. They will act as link for transformational change, ensuring that all our outward impacts are properly managed and all activities are understood and embedded in our e2e programme delivery plans. What I am accountable for: Defining and communicating the strategic vision, goals, and benefits of the Tech Enablement team, establishing processes to operate the function successfully and generating positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels to safeguard the benefit of all change. Championing the cultural evolution that will be essential to the successful day-to-day running of our desired operating model. Working closely with senior stakeholders and wider stakeholders to understand, guide and embed business objectives, challenges, and transformational goals. Leading workshops to develop inputs, or analyse and share emerging ideas to lead to recommendations that will inform technology and/or business decisions where needed. Building effective relationships with other business change teams around the business to manage change and adoption of new technologies and processes. Utilising experience and understanding of various business change models, tools and techniques to drive through change. Identifying, developing and coaching change sponsors and champions at all levels. Conducting thorough assessments and analysis of current processes, systems, and organisational structures to identify opportunities for change and develop comprehensive change management strategies and plans. Ensuring strategies and plans are value driven, driving KPIs on outputs, impacts & benefits to provide tangible measurable outcomes and manage these throughout the change management process. Engaging stakeholders at all levels to gain buy-in and support for proposed changes. Coordinating our tech literacy effort to upskill Sainsbury's at large on our transformation agenda and drive better decisions and common understanding amongst non-tech stakeholders. Ensuring that clear and concise content that explains change within and without of technology is produced and communicated effectively. What I need to know - Essential: Proven experience leading complex changes in a change enablement or similar role. Professional change management certification such as PROSCI or equivalent and organisational change experience. Evidence of effective change management and communication strategies for large scale initiatives or programs. Proven ability to consult independently and collaborate with and influence all levels of the organisation and stakeholders, including senior leaders and C-suite. Demonstrated ability to take ownership and manage projects from start to finish. What I need to know - Desirable: Retail experience. What I need to show: Excellent communication, relationship, facilitation and motivational skills. Excellent emotional intelligence and the ability to perceive attitudinal as well as structural blockers to change. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically. Familiarity with project management methodologies. Understanding and experience of Agile practices and mindset. Strong focus on execution and ability to manage ambiguity. E-commerce and/or retail sector experience is desirable. Our Valued Behaviours are our common DNA that every colleague should live by and provide the benchmark for how we deliver our goals/individual contribution, and how we relate to other colleagues in the organisation. Own it: Do what you say you'll do. Don't walk past a problem. Make it better: Improve things for your customer. Spot opportunities to simplify. Be human: Walk in the shoes of your colleagues and customers. Show care and respect to everyone. In addition to role modelling the Valued Behaviours, all People Managers should be consistently driving all four Leadership Performance Expectations, all the time. The Leadership Performance Expectations are: Obsessed with the customer: Use data and insight to understand customer needs and solve customer problems. Use our Purpose to support decision making every day. Role model living our customer commitments and guide teams to do the same. Obsessed with performance: Know and be accountable for your part to play, delivering it brilliantly. Align team goals and ruthlessly prioritise resources to deliver our Customer. Commitments: Assign clear accountabilities, hold people accountable (in your team and out) and act on performance both good and bad. Lead beyond boundaries: Actively share and seek to understand the big picture, both internal and external. Story tell our Next Level Sainsbury's strategy to drive end-to-end thinking. Build productive partnership inside and outside our organisation. Lead fearless teams: Create the environment for diverse perspective and challenge, where we are always looking to raise the bar. Grow everyone around you (up, down and across) through adult-to-adult feedback and coaching. Know yourself (strengths, weaknesses and impact on others) and continuously develop. Support we will provide: Full system and process training for the role. Wider Portfolio team for direction and guidance. Access to personal development tools e.g. Bitesize talks, online self-development tools, internal mentoring etc. We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 65% of salary, depending on how we perform (in cash and shares). Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday, and we provide private healthcare. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. You'll also receive a company car cash allowance unless you are going to travel 10,000 business miles in your role, then you'll be able to choose a car. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1N 2HT Contract type: Permanent Business area: Sainsbury's Tech Closing date: 14 February 2025 Requisition ID: 288177 We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. Think about the scale it takes for us to feed the nation. The level of data, transactions and variety it involves. Then you'll realise that ours is a modern software engineering environment because it has to be. We've made serious investment into a Tech Academy and into setting standards and principles. We iterate, learn, experiment and push ways of working such as Agile, Scrum and XP. So you can look forward to awesome opportunities in everything from AI to reusable tech. In a nutshell: The Head of Tech Enablement will play a pivotal role in reinventing and elevating the Tech Enablement function for technology whose aim is to minimise and manage the impacts to people and processes required to support the delivery of our £1.4bn, 3-year technology change portfolio. Working specifically within technology to understand, assess and manage change impacts, guiding how we prepare, equip, and support individuals and teams to successfully adopt change. To drive clarity, understanding and acceptance for lasting organisational success. They will act as link for transformational change, ensuring that all our outward impacts are properly managed and all activities are understood and embedded in our e2e programme delivery plans. What I am accountable for: Defining and communicating the strategic vision, goals, and benefits of the Tech Enablement team, establishing processes to operate the function successfully and generating positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels to safeguard the benefit of all change. Championing the cultural evolution that will be essential to the successful day-to-day running of our desired operating model. Working closely with senior stakeholders and wider stakeholders to understand, guide and embed business objectives, challenges, and transformational goals. Leading workshops to develop inputs, or analyse and share emerging ideas to lead to recommendations that will inform technology and/or business decisions where needed. Building effective relationships with other business change teams around the business to manage change and adoption of new technologies and processes. Utilising experience and understanding of various business change models, tools and techniques to drive through change. Identifying, developing and coaching change sponsors and champions at all levels. Conducting thorough assessments and analysis of current processes, systems, and organisational structures to identify opportunities for change and develop comprehensive change management strategies and plans. Ensuring strategies and plans are value driven, driving KPIs on outputs, impacts & benefits to provide tangible measurable outcomes and manage these throughout the change management process. Engaging stakeholders at all levels to gain buy-in and support for proposed changes. Coordinating our tech literacy effort to upskill Sainsbury's at large on our transformation agenda and drive better decisions and common understanding amongst non-tech stakeholders. Ensuring that clear and concise content that explains change within and without of technology is produced and communicated effectively. What I need to know - Essential: Proven experience leading complex changes in a change enablement or similar role. Professional change management certification such as PROSCI or equivalent and organisational change experience. Evidence of effective change management and communication strategies for large scale initiatives or programs. Proven ability to consult independently and collaborate with and influence all levels of the organisation and stakeholders, including senior leaders and C-suite. Demonstrated ability to take ownership and manage projects from start to finish. What I need to know - Desirable: Retail experience. What I need to show: Excellent communication, relationship, facilitation and motivational skills. Excellent emotional intelligence and the ability to perceive attitudinal as well as structural blockers to change. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically. Familiarity with project management methodologies. Understanding and experience of Agile practices and mindset. Strong focus on execution and ability to manage ambiguity. E-commerce and/or retail sector experience is desirable. Our Valued Behaviours are our common DNA that every colleague should live by and provide the benchmark for how we deliver our goals/individual contribution, and how we relate to other colleagues in the organisation. Own it: Do what you say you'll do. Don't walk past a problem. Make it better: Improve things for your customer. Spot opportunities to simplify. Be human: Walk in the shoes of your colleagues and customers. Show care and respect to everyone. In addition to role modelling the Valued Behaviours, all People Managers should be consistently driving all four Leadership Performance Expectations, all the time. The Leadership Performance Expectations are: Obsessed with the customer: Use data and insight to understand customer needs and solve customer problems. Use our Purpose to support decision making every day. Role model living our customer commitments and guide teams to do the same. Obsessed with performance: Know and be accountable for your part to play, delivering it brilliantly. Align team goals and ruthlessly prioritise resources to deliver our Customer. Commitments: Assign clear accountabilities, hold people accountable (in your team and out) and act on performance both good and bad. Lead beyond boundaries: Actively share and seek to understand the big picture, both internal and external. Story tell our Next Level Sainsbury's strategy to drive end-to-end thinking. Build productive partnership inside and outside our organisation. Lead fearless teams: Create the environment for diverse perspective and challenge, where we are always looking to raise the bar. Grow everyone around you (up, down and across) through adult-to-adult feedback and coaching. Know yourself (strengths, weaknesses and impact on others) and continuously develop. Support we will provide: Full system and process training for the role. Wider Portfolio team for direction and guidance. Access to personal development tools e.g. Bitesize talks, online self-development tools, internal mentoring etc. We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 65% of salary, depending on how we perform (in cash and shares). Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday, and we provide private healthcare. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. You'll also receive a company car cash allowance unless you are going to travel 10,000 business miles in your role, then you'll be able to choose a car. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
Technical Program Manager, Amazon Application Security Job ID: Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. In Amazon Stores, we ship some of the widest arrays of technology found at any company. From to world class machine learning pipelines, from leading-edge digital healthcare to no-checkout retail, we push the boundaries of technology in every direction using the globe's largest AWS deployment. We are hiring a Technical Project Manager to lead the adoption of application security processes and improvements across internal customer teams. Engagement Managers proactively reach out to at-risk organizations to better understand their application security needs and develop a statement of work (SOW) for security engineering teams to execute. With the assistance of Engagement Managers, the application security of internal organizations is improved long-term. Key job responsibilities Plan, organize, and manage all phases of the project lifecycle ensuring successful delivery. This includes defining success criteria, developing and managing project governance plans, project schedules, team goals, communication strategies, and project milestones. Collaborate with internal customers (senior business leaders, development teams, application security engineering teams, and other partner security teams) to understand their needs, their business, and how we can improve their security posture. Architect and manage internal scope of work documents with the customer clearly defining success criteria and timelines. Hold all stakeholders accountable to these documents through the project lifecycle, escalating as necessary. Build and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders and security teams while advocating on behalf of our customers to deliver on their security goals. Guide the evolution and adoption of internal security support solutions, at times with complex priorities, prioritizing the work most beneficial to Amazon builders. Use knowledge of software system design to scope architecture, review associated threat models, educate customers on potential severity of security findings, and guide developer and security engineering teams through remediation. Define and implement best practice methods, processes, tools, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at scaling and increasing the efficiency of Amazon's security guidance and builder support processes. Own the creation and delivery of business proposals (growth, new areas of focus, etc.) and metrics to security leadership. Proactively identify and manage program risk, identifying paths to overcome risks, and escalating when necessary. Work effectively and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. Influence, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and achieve results through others who are not direct reports. Foster a positive work environment leveraging existing skills in active listening, encouraging diverse perspectives, and adapting to a variety of personality types. About the team Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Experience building and evaluating system-level technical design. Experience developing and executing/delivering product and technical roadmaps. Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams, building processes, and coordinating release schedules. Extensive and relevant technical program management experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with security engineering teams. Experience with AWS products and services. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Technical Program Manager, Amazon Application Security Job ID: Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. In Amazon Stores, we ship some of the widest arrays of technology found at any company. From to world class machine learning pipelines, from leading-edge digital healthcare to no-checkout retail, we push the boundaries of technology in every direction using the globe's largest AWS deployment. We are hiring a Technical Project Manager to lead the adoption of application security processes and improvements across internal customer teams. Engagement Managers proactively reach out to at-risk organizations to better understand their application security needs and develop a statement of work (SOW) for security engineering teams to execute. With the assistance of Engagement Managers, the application security of internal organizations is improved long-term. Key job responsibilities Plan, organize, and manage all phases of the project lifecycle ensuring successful delivery. This includes defining success criteria, developing and managing project governance plans, project schedules, team goals, communication strategies, and project milestones. Collaborate with internal customers (senior business leaders, development teams, application security engineering teams, and other partner security teams) to understand their needs, their business, and how we can improve their security posture. Architect and manage internal scope of work documents with the customer clearly defining success criteria and timelines. Hold all stakeholders accountable to these documents through the project lifecycle, escalating as necessary. Build and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders and security teams while advocating on behalf of our customers to deliver on their security goals. Guide the evolution and adoption of internal security support solutions, at times with complex priorities, prioritizing the work most beneficial to Amazon builders. Use knowledge of software system design to scope architecture, review associated threat models, educate customers on potential severity of security findings, and guide developer and security engineering teams through remediation. Define and implement best practice methods, processes, tools, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at scaling and increasing the efficiency of Amazon's security guidance and builder support processes. Own the creation and delivery of business proposals (growth, new areas of focus, etc.) and metrics to security leadership. Proactively identify and manage program risk, identifying paths to overcome risks, and escalating when necessary. Work effectively and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. Influence, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and achieve results through others who are not direct reports. Foster a positive work environment leveraging existing skills in active listening, encouraging diverse perspectives, and adapting to a variety of personality types. About the team Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Experience building and evaluating system-level technical design. Experience developing and executing/delivering product and technical roadmaps. Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams, building processes, and coordinating release schedules. Extensive and relevant technical program management experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with security engineering teams. Experience with AWS products and services. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon.
Software Engineering Manager (Bynder- Content Workflow) London Bynder goes far beyond managing digital assets. Our digital asset management platform enables teams to conquer the chaos of proliferating content, touchpoints, and relationships in order to thrive. With powerful and intuitive solutions that embrace the way people want to work, and a richly integrated ecosystem, we are the brand ally that unifies and transforms the creation and sharing of assets, inspiring teams, delighting customers, and elevating businesses. Our 500+ employees, known as 'Byndies', together constitute the world's most extensive pool of digital asset management expertise. We enable more than 1.7M users across more than 3,700 organizations, including Spotify, Puma, Five Guys, and Icelandair. Founded in 2013, we have eight offices around the globe, including the Netherlands, USA, Spain, UK, Australia, and UAE. For more information, visit . Software Engineering Manager at Bynder - Content Workflow The Software Engineering Manager (SEM) is a servant-leader focusing on the growth and well-being of their team and the Software Engineering department. This role combines people management, competence leadership, and technical leadership while aligning engineering efforts with business goals and customer needs. Become part of the Content Workflow team that enables our clients to create high-quality, editorial content in less time using collaborative editing, bespoke workflow solutions, and ubiquitous delivery of content experiences. Using Content Workflow allows organizations to tame their content chaos by giving them access to a Content Operations platform that brings the people, processes, and technology together, to allow teams to create the best content, for the first time. Key Responsibilities: People Management: Recruit, engage, and retain team members, fostering career growth through challenging assignments and real-time feedback. Set objectives, address performance issues, and advocate for team members' success within the organization. Delivery Management: Ensure reliable and predictable delivery within agile teams by addressing risks and dependencies and driving continuous improvement. Competence Leadership: Maintain expertise, improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and advocate for resources to support successful project delivery. Technical Leadership: Work alongside our Tech Lead to onboard and mentor team members, troubleshoot issues, and guide teams through technical challenges while contributing to strategic decisions. Product Management Skills: Collaborate with product managers to align technical priorities with business goals and deliver customer-focused solutions. Participate in product planning, refine features through data-driven decisions, and ensure products meet market needs. Key Behaviors: Lead by example, build trust, manage conflict empathetically, and foster collaboration across teams. Facilitate meaningful discussions on personal and team goals, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and invest in leadership development. Qualifications: BS or higher in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams in SaaS organizations. Proven expertise in delivery management, distributed teams, and career development. Strong SDLC knowledge and exceptional communication skills. Why You'll Love Bynder: Innovative Environment: A fun, collaborative culture that encourages creative thinking. Career Growth: Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies in a Scale-Up environment. Supportive Team: Experienced colleagues ready to mentor you. Inclusivity: A workplace where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves. Our Commitment: A supportive environment that fosters trust, prioritizes well-being and collaboration, offering flexible working arrangements and empowers you with the autonomy to manage tasks and overcome challenges. Apply for this job
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Software Engineering Manager (Bynder- Content Workflow) London Bynder goes far beyond managing digital assets. Our digital asset management platform enables teams to conquer the chaos of proliferating content, touchpoints, and relationships in order to thrive. With powerful and intuitive solutions that embrace the way people want to work, and a richly integrated ecosystem, we are the brand ally that unifies and transforms the creation and sharing of assets, inspiring teams, delighting customers, and elevating businesses. Our 500+ employees, known as 'Byndies', together constitute the world's most extensive pool of digital asset management expertise. We enable more than 1.7M users across more than 3,700 organizations, including Spotify, Puma, Five Guys, and Icelandair. Founded in 2013, we have eight offices around the globe, including the Netherlands, USA, Spain, UK, Australia, and UAE. For more information, visit . Software Engineering Manager at Bynder - Content Workflow The Software Engineering Manager (SEM) is a servant-leader focusing on the growth and well-being of their team and the Software Engineering department. This role combines people management, competence leadership, and technical leadership while aligning engineering efforts with business goals and customer needs. Become part of the Content Workflow team that enables our clients to create high-quality, editorial content in less time using collaborative editing, bespoke workflow solutions, and ubiquitous delivery of content experiences. Using Content Workflow allows organizations to tame their content chaos by giving them access to a Content Operations platform that brings the people, processes, and technology together, to allow teams to create the best content, for the first time. Key Responsibilities: People Management: Recruit, engage, and retain team members, fostering career growth through challenging assignments and real-time feedback. Set objectives, address performance issues, and advocate for team members' success within the organization. Delivery Management: Ensure reliable and predictable delivery within agile teams by addressing risks and dependencies and driving continuous improvement. Competence Leadership: Maintain expertise, improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and advocate for resources to support successful project delivery. Technical Leadership: Work alongside our Tech Lead to onboard and mentor team members, troubleshoot issues, and guide teams through technical challenges while contributing to strategic decisions. Product Management Skills: Collaborate with product managers to align technical priorities with business goals and deliver customer-focused solutions. Participate in product planning, refine features through data-driven decisions, and ensure products meet market needs. Key Behaviors: Lead by example, build trust, manage conflict empathetically, and foster collaboration across teams. Facilitate meaningful discussions on personal and team goals, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and invest in leadership development. Qualifications: BS or higher in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams in SaaS organizations. Proven expertise in delivery management, distributed teams, and career development. Strong SDLC knowledge and exceptional communication skills. Why You'll Love Bynder: Innovative Environment: A fun, collaborative culture that encourages creative thinking. Career Growth: Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies in a Scale-Up environment. Supportive Team: Experienced colleagues ready to mentor you. Inclusivity: A workplace where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves. Our Commitment: A supportive environment that fosters trust, prioritizes well-being and collaboration, offering flexible working arrangements and empowers you with the autonomy to manage tasks and overcome challenges. Apply for this job
Pabulum Catering are now recruiting for a Chef Manager to help us deliver exceptional food experiences to our children at Paxton Academy Sports and Science. You will have a close relationship with the school and be responsible for a well-established kitchen, dedicated to providing the best for all children. As a Chef Manager, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding experience for our school. In return we offer an excellent work life balance, support and a fantastic company culture for a business committed to providing healthy food to children. At Pabulum, you're important; without our employees we wouldn't be where we are today with such a strong, innovative, and constantly growing business. With over 120 sites across Southern England there's plenty of opportunity for you to grow, learn and develop. Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing our delicious food Managing the main aspects of the kitchens including including Health & Safety and Training & Development, and you'll have the Unit Bookwork to keep up to date Receiving and managing food deliveries and managing storage With a reputation for an excellent service and fabulous food we always put our customers first, as one of our Unit Managers we expect you want to do the same. By developing a great working relationship with clients, team and customers alike you will be able to ensure the catering contract you are part of is always growing in the right direction. Our ideal Chef Manager will be: Passionate about food and great customer service A fantastic communicator who works well as part of a team. Good communication skills throughout our customer and client journey are a must, with excellent supervisory skills being the real key to managing, developing and motivating a large team You will need to be financially astute, but we'll make sure you receive full training in all our processes and software systems to help you. A craft background with qualifications/experience to match Role details and benefits include: £28,000 per annum Monday to Friday 7:00 -15:00 hours Excellent work/life balance due to term time only contract Holiday pay NEST pension scheme Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme Consistent training and development Unlock - discount membership Excellent work/ family life balance due to term time only contract At Pabulum there are three basic ingredients for your role; The food - Here at Pabulum, we take our values so seriously that we put Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation forefront of everything we do. 94% of our food is freshly prepared on site every day, using 75% British produce and little or no frozen or processed foods. The people - Happy customers always come back for more, so we expect you to ensure they have an excellent customer experience. And you - We are recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our positive and professional team. As you will be working in Education, you must provide two employment/character references and we'll also carry out an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check as well (which we'll pay for). Interested in becoming part of the Pabulum family? Please apply online. If you would like to contact me directly to discuss the role you can can send an email to Job Reference: com BU CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive? Because diversity is our strength!
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Pabulum Catering are now recruiting for a Chef Manager to help us deliver exceptional food experiences to our children at Paxton Academy Sports and Science. You will have a close relationship with the school and be responsible for a well-established kitchen, dedicated to providing the best for all children. As a Chef Manager, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding experience for our school. In return we offer an excellent work life balance, support and a fantastic company culture for a business committed to providing healthy food to children. At Pabulum, you're important; without our employees we wouldn't be where we are today with such a strong, innovative, and constantly growing business. With over 120 sites across Southern England there's plenty of opportunity for you to grow, learn and develop. Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing our delicious food Managing the main aspects of the kitchens including including Health & Safety and Training & Development, and you'll have the Unit Bookwork to keep up to date Receiving and managing food deliveries and managing storage With a reputation for an excellent service and fabulous food we always put our customers first, as one of our Unit Managers we expect you want to do the same. By developing a great working relationship with clients, team and customers alike you will be able to ensure the catering contract you are part of is always growing in the right direction. Our ideal Chef Manager will be: Passionate about food and great customer service A fantastic communicator who works well as part of a team. Good communication skills throughout our customer and client journey are a must, with excellent supervisory skills being the real key to managing, developing and motivating a large team You will need to be financially astute, but we'll make sure you receive full training in all our processes and software systems to help you. A craft background with qualifications/experience to match Role details and benefits include: £28,000 per annum Monday to Friday 7:00 -15:00 hours Excellent work/life balance due to term time only contract Holiday pay NEST pension scheme Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme Consistent training and development Unlock - discount membership Excellent work/ family life balance due to term time only contract At Pabulum there are three basic ingredients for your role; The food - Here at Pabulum, we take our values so seriously that we put Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation forefront of everything we do. 94% of our food is freshly prepared on site every day, using 75% British produce and little or no frozen or processed foods. The people - Happy customers always come back for more, so we expect you to ensure they have an excellent customer experience. And you - We are recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our positive and professional team. As you will be working in Education, you must provide two employment/character references and we'll also carry out an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check as well (which we'll pay for). Interested in becoming part of the Pabulum family? Please apply online. If you would like to contact me directly to discuss the role you can can send an email to Job Reference: com BU CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive? Because diversity is our strength!
Project Manager Our client is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens. Home Palace: HM Tower of London Status : Established/Permanent Salary: £50,630.00 per annum Days/Hours of work: Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday About the role and about you Our client are searching for an experienced and dedicated Project Manager to work with their specialist consultants and contractors on Building Conservation and Major Project work at their extraordinary sites. Reporting to the Head of Projects, but with shared links to the Surveyor of the Fabric, you will be part of a team of building surveyors and architects responsible for managing conservation, conversion, refurbishment and improvement works from feasibility, through design and construction, to project review. You will also be directly involved in the delivery of an ambitious project for education facilities within existing and converted accommodation. Major projects deliver on transformational projects, longer-term masterplans across sites, and range from visitor and staff accommodation, education and learning provision, retail & catering, exhibitions and interior re-presentations to gardens' restoration works. Prioritisation of building conservation projects is informed by the Quinquennial State of the Estate condition surveys. Project sponsorship, development of business plans, reporting to Project Boards and liaison with planning officers & the Historic England Inspectorate all form part of the role. The ability to work independently and deliver projects to time, cost and quality criteria is essential. A Building Surveying or Architectural Degree and professional qualification will be supported by relevant practical experience, including knowledge of conservation policy and contract administration. Good organisational and writing skills and a sound grasp of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Project) are required, and AutoCAD proficiency is preferred but not essential. Benefits include: • Hybrid working to suit specific project work • Enhanced holiday entitlement • Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%) • Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses • Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance • Family friendly policies and benefits • Staff discounts and membership to all palaces Closing date: 23rd February 2025 They are an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background. You may also have experience in the following: Project Manager, Project Management, Development Manager, Property Manager, Project Delivery, Buildings, Maintenance, Construction, Engineering, RICS, RIBA, etc. REF-
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Project Manager Our client is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens. Home Palace: HM Tower of London Status : Established/Permanent Salary: £50,630.00 per annum Days/Hours of work: Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday About the role and about you Our client are searching for an experienced and dedicated Project Manager to work with their specialist consultants and contractors on Building Conservation and Major Project work at their extraordinary sites. Reporting to the Head of Projects, but with shared links to the Surveyor of the Fabric, you will be part of a team of building surveyors and architects responsible for managing conservation, conversion, refurbishment and improvement works from feasibility, through design and construction, to project review. You will also be directly involved in the delivery of an ambitious project for education facilities within existing and converted accommodation. Major projects deliver on transformational projects, longer-term masterplans across sites, and range from visitor and staff accommodation, education and learning provision, retail & catering, exhibitions and interior re-presentations to gardens' restoration works. Prioritisation of building conservation projects is informed by the Quinquennial State of the Estate condition surveys. Project sponsorship, development of business plans, reporting to Project Boards and liaison with planning officers & the Historic England Inspectorate all form part of the role. The ability to work independently and deliver projects to time, cost and quality criteria is essential. A Building Surveying or Architectural Degree and professional qualification will be supported by relevant practical experience, including knowledge of conservation policy and contract administration. Good organisational and writing skills and a sound grasp of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Project) are required, and AutoCAD proficiency is preferred but not essential. Benefits include: • Hybrid working to suit specific project work • Enhanced holiday entitlement • Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%) • Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses • Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance • Family friendly policies and benefits • Staff discounts and membership to all palaces Closing date: 23rd February 2025 They are an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background. You may also have experience in the following: Project Manager, Project Management, Development Manager, Property Manager, Project Delivery, Buildings, Maintenance, Construction, Engineering, RICS, RIBA, etc. REF-
Role Overview As Director of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in leading our engineering organization to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, who defines the overall technical strategy, you will focus on the tactical execution and delivery of that strategy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals, mentor engineering managers, and ensure adherence to best practices and methodologies. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Execution Translate the Head of Engineering's technical strategy into actionable plans and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of products and features balancing speed and technical excellence. Collaborate with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to prioritise and deliver on business goals. Establish and manage metrics to measure team performance and delivery effectiveness. Team Management & Process Oversee the hiring, development, and retention of top engineering talent. Build and scale a diverse and inclusive engineering team. Foster a collaborative, results-driven, and supportive team culture. Ensure teams follow established engineering methodologies and best practices Technical Leadership Implement the technical architecture defined by the Head of Engineering, making informed decisions and trade-offs to achieve project goals. Engage in technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions, providing valuable insights and challenges to ensure well-rounded solutions. Guide the team through complex technical challenges, ensuring adherence to best practices in software development, infrastructure, and security. Ensure robust engineering processes, including CI/CD pipelines, code quality standards, and effective incident response. What We're Looking For Experience 8+ years of engineering leadership experience, with 3+ years leading managers. Proven track record of delivering scalable engineering solutions in a high-growth environment, ideally in SaaS Hands-on engineering background, with experience Skills & Attributes Strong execution focus and ability to translate strategy into action. Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and people management skills. Deep understanding of modern software development processes and cloud-based architectures. Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders. Data-driven approach to decision-making and performance measurement. Nice-to-Have Experience with AWS, Kafka, Microservices, Ruby Previous experience working in a startup or scale-up environment. The Company Lavanda is an award-winning UK proptech scale-up and leader in flexible living technology solutions for the world's largest institutional real estate enterprises. At our heart we are a B2B software company. We've developed an award-winning, best-in-class SaaS platform that enables Multifamily and Student accommodation operators to optimise their portfolios with a comprehensive short and long-term rental solution. Our software toolkit enables partners to tap into the full spectrum of rental demand across their portfolios, whilst powering a range of management solutions to suit their evolving needs: fully-outsourced operations or in-house management. Our clients include names like JLL, Unite Students, iQ Students, Blackstone, Greystar and many others. Having raised a total of $20m+ to date, we're backed by leading VC investors and are now scaling the business globally. Why Join Us? C ompetitive Compensation: We offer a market-leading salary that recognises your skills and contribution. Join us and ensure your efforts are well rewarded in a dynamic and supportive environment. Own It: True ownership (equity) of a top global SaaS company - you're helping to build it, so we believe you should own a slice of the pie. Feel Good: £1000 annual wellbeing budget for you and your family to spend on whatever helps you to feel and be at your best. Work Your Way: Flexible working is actively embraced. We're a global company so welcome all applicants - flexibly choose whether you work from home or from one of our local offices as suits you. Custom Tech: Choose your own tech - get the equipment you love using at work. Rest & Recharge: Generous holiday allowance, including the full Christmas to New Year as a break on us. Work With The Best: Join a highly motivated, engaged team of extremely smart, creative and talented people.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Role Overview As Director of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in leading our engineering organization to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, who defines the overall technical strategy, you will focus on the tactical execution and delivery of that strategy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals, mentor engineering managers, and ensure adherence to best practices and methodologies. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Execution Translate the Head of Engineering's technical strategy into actionable plans and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of products and features balancing speed and technical excellence. Collaborate with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to prioritise and deliver on business goals. Establish and manage metrics to measure team performance and delivery effectiveness. Team Management & Process Oversee the hiring, development, and retention of top engineering talent. Build and scale a diverse and inclusive engineering team. Foster a collaborative, results-driven, and supportive team culture. Ensure teams follow established engineering methodologies and best practices Technical Leadership Implement the technical architecture defined by the Head of Engineering, making informed decisions and trade-offs to achieve project goals. Engage in technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions, providing valuable insights and challenges to ensure well-rounded solutions. Guide the team through complex technical challenges, ensuring adherence to best practices in software development, infrastructure, and security. Ensure robust engineering processes, including CI/CD pipelines, code quality standards, and effective incident response. What We're Looking For Experience 8+ years of engineering leadership experience, with 3+ years leading managers. Proven track record of delivering scalable engineering solutions in a high-growth environment, ideally in SaaS Hands-on engineering background, with experience Skills & Attributes Strong execution focus and ability to translate strategy into action. Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and people management skills. Deep understanding of modern software development processes and cloud-based architectures. Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders. Data-driven approach to decision-making and performance measurement. Nice-to-Have Experience with AWS, Kafka, Microservices, Ruby Previous experience working in a startup or scale-up environment. The Company Lavanda is an award-winning UK proptech scale-up and leader in flexible living technology solutions for the world's largest institutional real estate enterprises. At our heart we are a B2B software company. We've developed an award-winning, best-in-class SaaS platform that enables Multifamily and Student accommodation operators to optimise their portfolios with a comprehensive short and long-term rental solution. Our software toolkit enables partners to tap into the full spectrum of rental demand across their portfolios, whilst powering a range of management solutions to suit their evolving needs: fully-outsourced operations or in-house management. Our clients include names like JLL, Unite Students, iQ Students, Blackstone, Greystar and many others. Having raised a total of $20m+ to date, we're backed by leading VC investors and are now scaling the business globally. Why Join Us? C ompetitive Compensation: We offer a market-leading salary that recognises your skills and contribution. Join us and ensure your efforts are well rewarded in a dynamic and supportive environment. Own It: True ownership (equity) of a top global SaaS company - you're helping to build it, so we believe you should own a slice of the pie. Feel Good: £1000 annual wellbeing budget for you and your family to spend on whatever helps you to feel and be at your best. Work Your Way: Flexible working is actively embraced. We're a global company so welcome all applicants - flexibly choose whether you work from home or from one of our local offices as suits you. Custom Tech: Choose your own tech - get the equipment you love using at work. Rest & Recharge: Generous holiday allowance, including the full Christmas to New Year as a break on us. Work With The Best: Join a highly motivated, engaged team of extremely smart, creative and talented people.
What we do At Perlego, there are almost 100 of us working hard to make education accessible to all. We believe access to good quality affordable learning unlocks potential. Knowledge should be more accessible, not locked behind sky-high price tags. Over the past 7 years, our goal has been to support students across the UK & Europe to access quality books. We've just closed a $20M funding round, to continue our current ambitions of 1) expanding our support to students globally, specifically looking at the US and 2) building a product that goes beyond the book, a platform that helps students study smarter and more effectively. What we're looking for A Senior Software Engineer with experience in Javascript, React & NextJS, Node.js, Typescript, AWS & TDD. You'll be joining our Consumer Tribe, working in a squad with a data-driven mission to develop complex strategies and manage a broader range of technical SEO projects, enhancing the logged-out user experience and subscription experiences of our D2C customers. How we work together We organise ourselves into cross-functional squads, with each squad working together on a common data-driven goal. This role will be a part of our squad consisting of a Director of Organic & Paid, 4-5 Engineers, Data Engineer, QA Engineer, Designer and a Product Manager. What you'll do You will work in a squad in our product ecosystem providing technical leadership, mentoring, designing, implementing, testing and documenting solutions to help the squad achieve its goal. You will actively contribute to the design and code base of React & NextJS front-end web applications, serverless NodeJS back-end applications and distributed AWS cloud systems. Within the squad you'll bring these solutions to life, writing high-quality code utilising test-driven development (Jest /Cypress), continuous integration (AWS), code review (GitHub) and servant leadership practices. You will be expected to maintain in-depth technical knowledge of applications under squad's stewardship, particularly around domains such as technical SEO, web application for logged-out user experience, user account creation and payment handling. Leading the technical project by breaking down large features and epics into smaller pieces of work to enable others in the squad to work more efficiently. Help troubleshoot and resolve technical issues reported, collaborating closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to provide timely solutions. You will be facilitating meetings and discussions involving the squad, collecting and following up on action outcomes, communicating technical project plans and progress during execution. Partner with other engineering teams, product managers, and designers to align on requirements and deliver high-quality features that enhance our product. It's the perfect role for you if you have: Strong experience with writing performant, high-quality web applications using Javascript, React/NextJS, Node.js, Typescript. A strong understanding of architectural practices including: Microservices, REST, object-oriented & functional programming, relational database design and NOSQL databases. Strong experience working with Cloud computing providers (AWS). Strong experience with modern Javascript, development techniques and tooling. Strong understanding of Relational Database and NOSQL Databases. Experience working in an Agile environment with Test Driven Development, CI/CD. 4+ years of commercial experience as a software engineer. Experience working with non-technical stakeholders and the ability to boil down complex technical problems and make them easy to understand. ️ It's a plus if you have: A degree in a computing-related subject. Experience working in technical SEO and/or payments domain-related projects. Experience in a startup environment. Have a general interest in books, reading and always learning new things! Benefits include: Compensation The salary for this role is £70,000. Why should you work at Perlego? Apart from our mission, we foster a unique company culture championing self-empowerment, personal development, direct communication and mutual support. Want to learn more about how we're making learning accessible? Check out our latest impact report Flexible We operate a flexible hybrid working environment. If you're based in London, we'd expect to see you in the office twice a week; if you're in the UK but outside of London, we'd expect to see you at least 6 times a quarter (hopefully at our quarterly socials). If you're looking for a 100% remote role, this one is not for you. At Perlego, we empower you to work in a way that supports your needs and your life. We trust people to know what works best for them. Check out our Flexa profile to find out more. L&D Budget We value continuous learning and you will have a personal L&D budget for online courses, subscriptions or books not on Perlego. Unlimited Coaching Opportunities Unlimited access to MoreHappi , an on-demand professional coaching platform to offer all employees access to unbiased and professional coaching opportunities. Learning Time All employees have dedicated Learning Time to focus on new skills, projects or interests that lay outside of their day-to-day job, including Hackathons which bring our entire Engineering team together to work on exciting projects, together in collaboration with product and commercial colleagues. Work-Life Balance Everyone needs a break, so enjoy 30 days off (including bank holidays) + 1 additional day annual leave for every year of service up to 35 days off (including bank holidays). Flexi Bank Holidays We understand that not everyone aligns with the same calendar; we offer the flexibility to take your local country's bank holiday allowance for other religious or cultural days. e.g. switch UK Easter Bank Holidays Days for Eid celebrations. ️ Office Reset All employees can also enjoy the days between Boxing Day and New Year off, to reset and refresh for the New Year - this is additional to your annual leave. Sabbatical After three years, there is an opportunity to take a 1-month unpaid sabbatical, and after five years, there is an opportunity to take a 1-month paid sabbatical. Personal Days Life happens and we want you to be able to use your annual leave for resting, relaxing or taking time out to do something you love! We offer 1 additional day a year for life events (your wedding, relocation, moving house, or a child starting school). Health & Wellbeing We want everyone to feel healthy and happy, so we offer private medical insurance via Vitality. Mental Health All employees get access to therapy and counselling through Vitality. Cycle to Work Scheme We're committed to building a sustainable business, so we encourage cycling to work. Perlego will buy your bike of choice, which you'll pay back over 12 months. Social We're a tight-knit bunch who enjoy our time to play. We have regular social events and activities for everyone - everything from white water rafting to board game nights. Family time We believe family is really important; we offer new parents a competitive matched parental leave as well as a phased return to work from extended leave. Workplace Nursery Benefit We want to support working parents and carers, so we offer a workplace nursery benefit scheme, helping our employees potentially save thousands of against the cost of nurseries each year. Belonging at Perlego We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background. We are actively building a diverse team, so we strongly encourage applications from people of diverse age groups, people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. To enable an equitable experience for all and give you the best chance of success, if you have any specific requirements for any stage of the interview process, please let us know by emailing
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
What we do At Perlego, there are almost 100 of us working hard to make education accessible to all. We believe access to good quality affordable learning unlocks potential. Knowledge should be more accessible, not locked behind sky-high price tags. Over the past 7 years, our goal has been to support students across the UK & Europe to access quality books. We've just closed a $20M funding round, to continue our current ambitions of 1) expanding our support to students globally, specifically looking at the US and 2) building a product that goes beyond the book, a platform that helps students study smarter and more effectively. What we're looking for A Senior Software Engineer with experience in Javascript, React & NextJS, Node.js, Typescript, AWS & TDD. You'll be joining our Consumer Tribe, working in a squad with a data-driven mission to develop complex strategies and manage a broader range of technical SEO projects, enhancing the logged-out user experience and subscription experiences of our D2C customers. How we work together We organise ourselves into cross-functional squads, with each squad working together on a common data-driven goal. This role will be a part of our squad consisting of a Director of Organic & Paid, 4-5 Engineers, Data Engineer, QA Engineer, Designer and a Product Manager. What you'll do You will work in a squad in our product ecosystem providing technical leadership, mentoring, designing, implementing, testing and documenting solutions to help the squad achieve its goal. You will actively contribute to the design and code base of React & NextJS front-end web applications, serverless NodeJS back-end applications and distributed AWS cloud systems. Within the squad you'll bring these solutions to life, writing high-quality code utilising test-driven development (Jest /Cypress), continuous integration (AWS), code review (GitHub) and servant leadership practices. You will be expected to maintain in-depth technical knowledge of applications under squad's stewardship, particularly around domains such as technical SEO, web application for logged-out user experience, user account creation and payment handling. Leading the technical project by breaking down large features and epics into smaller pieces of work to enable others in the squad to work more efficiently. Help troubleshoot and resolve technical issues reported, collaborating closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to provide timely solutions. You will be facilitating meetings and discussions involving the squad, collecting and following up on action outcomes, communicating technical project plans and progress during execution. Partner with other engineering teams, product managers, and designers to align on requirements and deliver high-quality features that enhance our product. It's the perfect role for you if you have: Strong experience with writing performant, high-quality web applications using Javascript, React/NextJS, Node.js, Typescript. A strong understanding of architectural practices including: Microservices, REST, object-oriented & functional programming, relational database design and NOSQL databases. Strong experience working with Cloud computing providers (AWS). Strong experience with modern Javascript, development techniques and tooling. Strong understanding of Relational Database and NOSQL Databases. Experience working in an Agile environment with Test Driven Development, CI/CD. 4+ years of commercial experience as a software engineer. Experience working with non-technical stakeholders and the ability to boil down complex technical problems and make them easy to understand. ️ It's a plus if you have: A degree in a computing-related subject. Experience working in technical SEO and/or payments domain-related projects. Experience in a startup environment. Have a general interest in books, reading and always learning new things! Benefits include: Compensation The salary for this role is £70,000. Why should you work at Perlego? Apart from our mission, we foster a unique company culture championing self-empowerment, personal development, direct communication and mutual support. Want to learn more about how we're making learning accessible? Check out our latest impact report Flexible We operate a flexible hybrid working environment. If you're based in London, we'd expect to see you in the office twice a week; if you're in the UK but outside of London, we'd expect to see you at least 6 times a quarter (hopefully at our quarterly socials). If you're looking for a 100% remote role, this one is not for you. At Perlego, we empower you to work in a way that supports your needs and your life. We trust people to know what works best for them. Check out our Flexa profile to find out more. L&D Budget We value continuous learning and you will have a personal L&D budget for online courses, subscriptions or books not on Perlego. Unlimited Coaching Opportunities Unlimited access to MoreHappi , an on-demand professional coaching platform to offer all employees access to unbiased and professional coaching opportunities. Learning Time All employees have dedicated Learning Time to focus on new skills, projects or interests that lay outside of their day-to-day job, including Hackathons which bring our entire Engineering team together to work on exciting projects, together in collaboration with product and commercial colleagues. Work-Life Balance Everyone needs a break, so enjoy 30 days off (including bank holidays) + 1 additional day annual leave for every year of service up to 35 days off (including bank holidays). Flexi Bank Holidays We understand that not everyone aligns with the same calendar; we offer the flexibility to take your local country's bank holiday allowance for other religious or cultural days. e.g. switch UK Easter Bank Holidays Days for Eid celebrations. ️ Office Reset All employees can also enjoy the days between Boxing Day and New Year off, to reset and refresh for the New Year - this is additional to your annual leave. Sabbatical After three years, there is an opportunity to take a 1-month unpaid sabbatical, and after five years, there is an opportunity to take a 1-month paid sabbatical. Personal Days Life happens and we want you to be able to use your annual leave for resting, relaxing or taking time out to do something you love! We offer 1 additional day a year for life events (your wedding, relocation, moving house, or a child starting school). Health & Wellbeing We want everyone to feel healthy and happy, so we offer private medical insurance via Vitality. Mental Health All employees get access to therapy and counselling through Vitality. Cycle to Work Scheme We're committed to building a sustainable business, so we encourage cycling to work. Perlego will buy your bike of choice, which you'll pay back over 12 months. Social We're a tight-knit bunch who enjoy our time to play. We have regular social events and activities for everyone - everything from white water rafting to board game nights. Family time We believe family is really important; we offer new parents a competitive matched parental leave as well as a phased return to work from extended leave. Workplace Nursery Benefit We want to support working parents and carers, so we offer a workplace nursery benefit scheme, helping our employees potentially save thousands of against the cost of nurseries each year. Belonging at Perlego We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background. We are actively building a diverse team, so we strongly encourage applications from people of diverse age groups, people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. To enable an equitable experience for all and give you the best chance of success, if you have any specific requirements for any stage of the interview process, please let us know by emailing
Come shape the future of education with us. We love working with schools and strive to deliver new innovations, functions, and process improvements as new technology becomes available. Our services are specifically designed to improve not only the school process but also community culture and student learning outcomes. Griddle is a catalyst in education, enabling schools to offer a more personalised, engaging, and effective learning journey for every student. At Griddle, we want to revolutionise the educational experience by providing advanced timetabling solutions for our schools. Our school management ecosystem is now used in more than 3,000 schools across Australia and beyond and we're joined by over 200 members of the Compass team, delivering smart school management solutions around the world. About the Role & Team We're looking for a passionate individual to join our Griddle (Timetabling) team as a Senior Java Engineer working in our Engines Team. Reporting to the Griddle Engineering Manager, this role will be working on our new timetabling product, Griddle, where you'll focus on building the core logic, algorithms, and frameworks that power our application. What you'll do: Design, develop and maintain secure, scalable software that's used by thousands of students, parents and teachers throughout the world, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and maintainability. Work closely with the Griddle Product & Leadership team to align engine systems with broader application goals. Establish strong connections with your team by sharing your ideas and feedback generously, while also being receptive to their input! Grow, learn, and thrive in a team who are committed to supporting you and helping you succeed. Continuously research advancements in tech, engine technologies, and mathematics-based problem-solving to enhance system capabilities. Mentor your fellow colleagues and drive the architectural strategy by employing industry best practices and following Griddle software engineering guidelines. Work together with Product Owners and Designers to understand our customers' needs and develop products that effectively address their challenges. Contribute to our diverse and inclusive culture and take pride in doing work that makes a real difference for school communities. About You You have: A keen interest in developing a high-quality product while meeting company objectives with other talented developers. A passion for software development and an interest in actively keeping up to date with new tech. Extensive experience troubleshooting complex software systems and can identify when a problem is worth solving for the customer and the business. A passion for mentoring junior colleagues and an interest in helping them grow as engineers. Pride and ownership over the software you build. Experience with modern product and engineering principles and practices. Strong communication and collaboration abilities. The ability to work independently and in a team environment. Tech Stack Proven experience (5+ years) in object-oriented programming languages (Java). Experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and is comfortable designing and implementing database solutions. Proficiency in leveraging mathematical principles for algorithm design, performance optimisation, and problem-solving in engine systems. Experience in testing practices e.g., TDD or automation. Bonus points for experience with Spring Framework, RabbitMQ or AWS. What's in it for you? We come together with our unique strengths to work towards a common purpose - shaping the future of education. When you join our team, you will collaborate with individuals who are passionate, driven, and open to embracing change in a fast-paced environment. A flexible working culture. Learning & Development opportunities - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role! 25 days Annual Leave + all statutory Public & Bank Holidays. Pension - 9.5% employer contribution. 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, live chat and phone support. Year round team building & social event opportunities. It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing and need people who want to grow with us. We value individuals who are self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the success of our company. Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Prior To Commencing Employment, You Require: Verification of unrestricted work rights in the UK or Ireland (e.g. citizenship, passport, or birth certificate).
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
Come shape the future of education with us. We love working with schools and strive to deliver new innovations, functions, and process improvements as new technology becomes available. Our services are specifically designed to improve not only the school process but also community culture and student learning outcomes. Griddle is a catalyst in education, enabling schools to offer a more personalised, engaging, and effective learning journey for every student. At Griddle, we want to revolutionise the educational experience by providing advanced timetabling solutions for our schools. Our school management ecosystem is now used in more than 3,000 schools across Australia and beyond and we're joined by over 200 members of the Compass team, delivering smart school management solutions around the world. About the Role & Team We're looking for a passionate individual to join our Griddle (Timetabling) team as a Senior Java Engineer working in our Engines Team. Reporting to the Griddle Engineering Manager, this role will be working on our new timetabling product, Griddle, where you'll focus on building the core logic, algorithms, and frameworks that power our application. What you'll do: Design, develop and maintain secure, scalable software that's used by thousands of students, parents and teachers throughout the world, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and maintainability. Work closely with the Griddle Product & Leadership team to align engine systems with broader application goals. Establish strong connections with your team by sharing your ideas and feedback generously, while also being receptive to their input! Grow, learn, and thrive in a team who are committed to supporting you and helping you succeed. Continuously research advancements in tech, engine technologies, and mathematics-based problem-solving to enhance system capabilities. Mentor your fellow colleagues and drive the architectural strategy by employing industry best practices and following Griddle software engineering guidelines. Work together with Product Owners and Designers to understand our customers' needs and develop products that effectively address their challenges. Contribute to our diverse and inclusive culture and take pride in doing work that makes a real difference for school communities. About You You have: A keen interest in developing a high-quality product while meeting company objectives with other talented developers. A passion for software development and an interest in actively keeping up to date with new tech. Extensive experience troubleshooting complex software systems and can identify when a problem is worth solving for the customer and the business. A passion for mentoring junior colleagues and an interest in helping them grow as engineers. Pride and ownership over the software you build. Experience with modern product and engineering principles and practices. Strong communication and collaboration abilities. The ability to work independently and in a team environment. Tech Stack Proven experience (5+ years) in object-oriented programming languages (Java). Experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and is comfortable designing and implementing database solutions. Proficiency in leveraging mathematical principles for algorithm design, performance optimisation, and problem-solving in engine systems. Experience in testing practices e.g., TDD or automation. Bonus points for experience with Spring Framework, RabbitMQ or AWS. What's in it for you? We come together with our unique strengths to work towards a common purpose - shaping the future of education. When you join our team, you will collaborate with individuals who are passionate, driven, and open to embracing change in a fast-paced environment. A flexible working culture. Learning & Development opportunities - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role! 25 days Annual Leave + all statutory Public & Bank Holidays. Pension - 9.5% employer contribution. 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, live chat and phone support. Year round team building & social event opportunities. It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing and need people who want to grow with us. We value individuals who are self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the success of our company. Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Prior To Commencing Employment, You Require: Verification of unrestricted work rights in the UK or Ireland (e.g. citizenship, passport, or birth certificate).
Joining our Data Platform Team, you will play an integral part of transforming how we manage and utilise our data as we build our data platform capabilities in GCP. Our Engineers are encouraged to collaborate and bring their ideas on how we approach projects, with the teams empowered to have autonomy and independence in their roles. Holding the role of a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to mentor other members of the Engineering team - supporting us to continually develop and push the boundaries of what scaling, multi-product FinTech organisation can achieve. Who are you? You are a Software or Data Engineer with proven experience developing software to solve complex and ambiguous business problems. You enjoy the whole software development lifecycle, from ideation, to building, maintenance, collecting feedback and continuous improvement. You are fascinated about working in the context of a platform team, understanding deeply how other engineering teams in the organisation deploy data products, and making it easier for them to do so. You're collaborative, action driven, and tend towards delivering software early and then improving iteratively, proactively working with your users to anticipate their needs. You do this while defending the quality, security and performance requirements of the platform that you're working on. You are comfortable making trade-offs for speed of delivery, quality, and extensibility, while articulating what those choices are and why they've been made to people both within and outside of engineering. You know how to contribute and collaborate as part of a high performing team. You optimise for team performance over individual performance. You mentor other engineers, teaching them in your areas of expertise and support them to deliver at a faster pace. The interview process Screening call with Chess (Internal Recruiter, Online) Technical interview task with a member of Engineering (Online) System Design task with two members of the engineering team (In Person, approx 1hr) Experience and interview with the Hiring Manager & our VP of Engineering (In Person, approx 1hr) What we think you'll need: Proven experience with at least one modern programming language, preferably Python, C#, Java, or Javascript/Typescript Proficiency with the SQL family of query languages, and relational databases, such as MS-SQL, PostgreSQL, or BigQuery, alongside a great understanding of data warehouse design principles/best practices Experience with Test Driven Development Experience building and iterating on ETL or ELT data pipelines N.B - there is an 'on-call' element to this role, which Chess will outline at the screening stage. Next steps If this opportunity feels like the right fit for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you! Even if you don't meet every requirement, don't hesitate to apply or reach out to Chess (Internal Recruiter) at .
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
Joining our Data Platform Team, you will play an integral part of transforming how we manage and utilise our data as we build our data platform capabilities in GCP. Our Engineers are encouraged to collaborate and bring their ideas on how we approach projects, with the teams empowered to have autonomy and independence in their roles. Holding the role of a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to mentor other members of the Engineering team - supporting us to continually develop and push the boundaries of what scaling, multi-product FinTech organisation can achieve. Who are you? You are a Software or Data Engineer with proven experience developing software to solve complex and ambiguous business problems. You enjoy the whole software development lifecycle, from ideation, to building, maintenance, collecting feedback and continuous improvement. You are fascinated about working in the context of a platform team, understanding deeply how other engineering teams in the organisation deploy data products, and making it easier for them to do so. You're collaborative, action driven, and tend towards delivering software early and then improving iteratively, proactively working with your users to anticipate their needs. You do this while defending the quality, security and performance requirements of the platform that you're working on. You are comfortable making trade-offs for speed of delivery, quality, and extensibility, while articulating what those choices are and why they've been made to people both within and outside of engineering. You know how to contribute and collaborate as part of a high performing team. You optimise for team performance over individual performance. You mentor other engineers, teaching them in your areas of expertise and support them to deliver at a faster pace. The interview process Screening call with Chess (Internal Recruiter, Online) Technical interview task with a member of Engineering (Online) System Design task with two members of the engineering team (In Person, approx 1hr) Experience and interview with the Hiring Manager & our VP of Engineering (In Person, approx 1hr) What we think you'll need: Proven experience with at least one modern programming language, preferably Python, C#, Java, or Javascript/Typescript Proficiency with the SQL family of query languages, and relational databases, such as MS-SQL, PostgreSQL, or BigQuery, alongside a great understanding of data warehouse design principles/best practices Experience with Test Driven Development Experience building and iterating on ETL or ELT data pipelines N.B - there is an 'on-call' element to this role, which Chess will outline at the screening stage. Next steps If this opportunity feels like the right fit for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you! Even if you don't meet every requirement, don't hesitate to apply or reach out to Chess (Internal Recruiter) at .
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Oasys is the software house of Arup. It is the brand through which Arup sells market leading technical software. As the Head of Commercial & Adoption in Arup's Digital Technology product engine, you will be responsible for our external sales and leading the team to increase revenue from software sales and grow the breadth of use across Arup. The product engine in Digital Technology is responsible for delivering a wide range of products, both internal and external, in order to help Arup deliver for clients through the use of cutting edge products. The product engine also has a remit to increase revenues through external software sales: this role has the primary responsibility for leading the team focused on external sales and marketing. In this role, you will both lead the operations and set the standards and strategy for commercialisation of our products and internal adoption through Arup. This will include leading a team of marketing professionals, business development managers, and pre-sales specialists. Members of your team will have networks across Arup that can be leveraged to increase internal adoption: as a leader, you will empower these people and augment these networks over time. Responsibilities include setting standards for the team, along with sales forecasts and processes for assessing commercial viability of future products. You will collaborate with the Senior Leadership team (made up of the Chief Product Officer, Head of Product, Head of Product Technology, and Head of Product Delivery) to create an inclusive and productive team that delivers innovative software tools to transform how the world's built environment is designed and built. The Opportunity At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Setting commercial sales and internal adoption forecasts and meeting targets based on market position and strength of the current product portfolio Advising on external market fit and commercial potential for new product propositions Owning external customer experience from pre-sales, onboarding and training, to post-sales application support Working with the head of product management, head of delivery, and portfolio leadership to plan strategies for increased adoption (both within Arup and in the external market) of digital products Leading business development managers and marketing specialists and providing a clear progression system and team shape for them to grow within Establishing a product marketing function focused on increasing adoption across Arup for existing internally developed products Leveraging existing individuals with established Arup networks and building a connected, integrated team to interface with Arup's major business and market leaders and drive increased product usage. Is this role right for you? Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in BSc/MSc in Engineering, Business or relevant field, or significant relevant career experience Extensive experience leading and developing high performing sales and marketing teams Awareness of product positioning Managing software sales funnel and setting successful pricing strategies Awareness of built environment software sales (B2B) Extensive sales forecasting experience Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a geographically dispersed team, including coaching and mentoring What we offer you At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector. As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance). We also provide private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs. Different people, shared values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please email to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. Our Application Process To understand what to expect next, please visit our Careers page. Our aim is to make this process as streamlined and easy as possible for our applicants. If you feel there are some improvements needed in our process, please feel free to reach out to Kat Falepau.
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Oasys is the software house of Arup. It is the brand through which Arup sells market leading technical software. As the Head of Commercial & Adoption in Arup's Digital Technology product engine, you will be responsible for our external sales and leading the team to increase revenue from software sales and grow the breadth of use across Arup. The product engine in Digital Technology is responsible for delivering a wide range of products, both internal and external, in order to help Arup deliver for clients through the use of cutting edge products. The product engine also has a remit to increase revenues through external software sales: this role has the primary responsibility for leading the team focused on external sales and marketing. In this role, you will both lead the operations and set the standards and strategy for commercialisation of our products and internal adoption through Arup. This will include leading a team of marketing professionals, business development managers, and pre-sales specialists. Members of your team will have networks across Arup that can be leveraged to increase internal adoption: as a leader, you will empower these people and augment these networks over time. Responsibilities include setting standards for the team, along with sales forecasts and processes for assessing commercial viability of future products. You will collaborate with the Senior Leadership team (made up of the Chief Product Officer, Head of Product, Head of Product Technology, and Head of Product Delivery) to create an inclusive and productive team that delivers innovative software tools to transform how the world's built environment is designed and built. The Opportunity At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Setting commercial sales and internal adoption forecasts and meeting targets based on market position and strength of the current product portfolio Advising on external market fit and commercial potential for new product propositions Owning external customer experience from pre-sales, onboarding and training, to post-sales application support Working with the head of product management, head of delivery, and portfolio leadership to plan strategies for increased adoption (both within Arup and in the external market) of digital products Leading business development managers and marketing specialists and providing a clear progression system and team shape for them to grow within Establishing a product marketing function focused on increasing adoption across Arup for existing internally developed products Leveraging existing individuals with established Arup networks and building a connected, integrated team to interface with Arup's major business and market leaders and drive increased product usage. Is this role right for you? Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in BSc/MSc in Engineering, Business or relevant field, or significant relevant career experience Extensive experience leading and developing high performing sales and marketing teams Awareness of product positioning Managing software sales funnel and setting successful pricing strategies Awareness of built environment software sales (B2B) Extensive sales forecasting experience Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a geographically dispersed team, including coaching and mentoring What we offer you At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector. As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance). We also provide private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs. Different people, shared values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please email to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. Our Application Process To understand what to expect next, please visit our Careers page. Our aim is to make this process as streamlined and easy as possible for our applicants. If you feel there are some improvements needed in our process, please feel free to reach out to Kat Falepau.
AWM - London - Vice President - Software Engineering location_on London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom Opportunity Overview CORPORATE TITLE: Vice President OFFICE LOCATION(S): London JOB FUNCTION: Software Engineering DIVISION: Asset & Wealth Management What We Do At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things - we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets. Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists' groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here. A career with Goldman Sachs is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world's leading asset managers with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Who We Look For Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL Be a major contributor to the build out of the ETF platform, including taking projects from beginning to end, from analysis, design, implementation, and go-live Work with portfolio manager, traders, and operations to understand requirements for new ETF products, as well as to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements Support product launches and ongoing ETF operations SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer A degree in Computer Science or related field Experience with back-end service development in Java Experience successfully collaborating directly with stakeholders to understand the product space, identify solutions, and finally deliver software products Knowledge of asset management, particularly Equities, Fixed Income and ETFs is a big plus Comfort with multi-tasking, a fast-paced environment, and managing multiple stakeholders Experience working as part of a global team Excellent written and spoken communication Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
AWM - London - Vice President - Software Engineering location_on London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom Opportunity Overview CORPORATE TITLE: Vice President OFFICE LOCATION(S): London JOB FUNCTION: Software Engineering DIVISION: Asset & Wealth Management What We Do At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things - we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets. Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists' groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here. A career with Goldman Sachs is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world's leading asset managers with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Who We Look For Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL Be a major contributor to the build out of the ETF platform, including taking projects from beginning to end, from analysis, design, implementation, and go-live Work with portfolio manager, traders, and operations to understand requirements for new ETF products, as well as to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements Support product launches and ongoing ETF operations SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer A degree in Computer Science or related field Experience with back-end service development in Java Experience successfully collaborating directly with stakeholders to understand the product space, identify solutions, and finally deliver software products Knowledge of asset management, particularly Equities, Fixed Income and ETFs is a big plus Comfort with multi-tasking, a fast-paced environment, and managing multiple stakeholders Experience working as part of a global team Excellent written and spoken communication Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Payments? We are seeking a dynamic Technical Product Manager to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, delivering innovative products that meet market demands and comply with industry regulations. You will lead product strategy, collaborate with engineering and operations teams, and ensure seamless integration between customer-facing products and underlying platforms. What You'll Do Collaborate Across Teams: Work with engineering, compliance, and operations to define product vision, prioritize features, and ensure successful delivery. Lead Product Strategy: Manage roadmaps, prioritize backlogs, and execute strategies to meet business objectives. Enhance User Experience: Advocate for user satisfaction and gather feedback to improve products. Ensure Compliance: Balance innovation with regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, EMV). Analyze and Report: Track KPIs, conduct competitor analysis, and use data insights for continuous improvement. Own the Process: Write business requirements, validate launch criteria, and oversee product governance frameworks. Foster Collaboration: Participate in tech ceremonies, resolve cross-product dependencies, and support organizational goals. What You'll Need Strong foundation in software architecture, systems dependencies, cloud computing, and APIs. Hands-on experience with card lifecycle management, payment networks, and security practices. Proven experience managing technical products or platforms, ideally in fintech or card processing. Expertise in backlog prioritization, roadmap planning, and executing product strategies. Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS, EMV, ISO 8583). Experience in fraud prevention, personalization, or machine learning in payments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights and collaboration. A bit about us Thredd is the trusted next-gen payments partner for innovators looking to modernise their payments offering. Certified by Mastercard, Visa and Diners & Discover, we process billions of debit, prepaid, and credit transactions annually, supporting consumer and corporate fintech, digital banks, and embedded finance providers across the globe. Our unique offering is our client-centric approach, combining hands-on support with modern, reliable, and scalable technology.
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Payments? We are seeking a dynamic Technical Product Manager to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, delivering innovative products that meet market demands and comply with industry regulations. You will lead product strategy, collaborate with engineering and operations teams, and ensure seamless integration between customer-facing products and underlying platforms. What You'll Do Collaborate Across Teams: Work with engineering, compliance, and operations to define product vision, prioritize features, and ensure successful delivery. Lead Product Strategy: Manage roadmaps, prioritize backlogs, and execute strategies to meet business objectives. Enhance User Experience: Advocate for user satisfaction and gather feedback to improve products. Ensure Compliance: Balance innovation with regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, EMV). Analyze and Report: Track KPIs, conduct competitor analysis, and use data insights for continuous improvement. Own the Process: Write business requirements, validate launch criteria, and oversee product governance frameworks. Foster Collaboration: Participate in tech ceremonies, resolve cross-product dependencies, and support organizational goals. What You'll Need Strong foundation in software architecture, systems dependencies, cloud computing, and APIs. Hands-on experience with card lifecycle management, payment networks, and security practices. Proven experience managing technical products or platforms, ideally in fintech or card processing. Expertise in backlog prioritization, roadmap planning, and executing product strategies. Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS, EMV, ISO 8583). Experience in fraud prevention, personalization, or machine learning in payments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights and collaboration. A bit about us Thredd is the trusted next-gen payments partner for innovators looking to modernise their payments offering. Certified by Mastercard, Visa and Diners & Discover, we process billions of debit, prepaid, and credit transactions annually, supporting consumer and corporate fintech, digital banks, and embedded finance providers across the globe. Our unique offering is our client-centric approach, combining hands-on support with modern, reliable, and scalable technology.
National Film & Television School
Iver, Buckinghamshire
Full time (35 hours per week, standard business hours between 8:30am and 6pm) Salary between £50,000 to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience Permanent role First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain and the world's top creative talent in film, television and games. It is widely acknowledged to be the top school of its kind in the UK and one of the best internationally, being named as one of The Hollywood Reporter's top international film schools for over a decade. The NFTS is a registered charity (313429). CoSTAR National Lab for Research and Development in Creative Technology is the largest ever investment in the creative industries in UK history. The NFTS has been announced as a key partner to run the CoSTAR National Lab, a £51.1m investment by the UK Government to ensure the UK's screen and performance industries have the innovation infrastructure to compete globally. By bringing together world leaders in technology, research and story, we will catalyse innovation for the UK's Creative Industries. Our consortium brings together world-leading research teams from media production, psychology, business and drama at Royal Holloway, AI at University of Surrey; and Creative Technology at Abertay University; and professional training at the National Film & Television School. We are currently recruiting for an experienced and versatile Studio Manager to oversee the operations of our new CoSTAR National R&D Lab studio facility. This pivotal role will be responsible for the management of a range of specialist and traditional creative technologies related to the future of Virtual Production as well as real time performance. You will be responsible for both the LED volume and traditional soundstage as well as a range of the latest equipment including 5G private networks, head mounted displays, and different production software solutions. In this hands-on position, you will be responsible for leading a small team in the set-up, configuration and flexible operation of studio equipment including an LED Volume and Wild Wall. Additionally, you will be responsible for directing a number of technical staff to support the research & development activities within the Lab and you will serve as the primary point of contact for external studio users. The Studio Manager will ensure the team support the needs of staff, students, researchers and external companies, collaborating with specialist tutors, trainers, and manufacturers to achieve optimal outcomes. For further information about this role and information on how to apply please visit . The closing date for applications will be Monday 24 th February 2025. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please note that we are unable to sponsor candidates for this role, so we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application. At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We're an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity, and building a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to being an anti-racist organization and to increasing our representation of staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible to: Head of Innovation, with a dotted line to Director of Technology for CoSTAR and the Director of the NFTS Location: CoSTAR National R&D Lab, Pinewood, the National Film and Television School (NFTS), Beaconsfield and Satellite facilities at Royal Holloway University Purpose of role: The Studio Manager will be responsible for the management of a range of specialist and traditional creative technologies, including the LED volume and traditional soundstage as well as a range of equipment from 5G private networks, head mounted displays and different production software solutions. The Studio Manager will be responsible for managing a team in the set-up, configuration and operation of studio equipment, directing technical staff to support research and development activities within the Lab. As Studio Manager you will: Collaborate with stakeholders at Royal Holloway, University of London, and other CoSTAR partners to establish and develop the new National Lab studio infrastructure at our Pinewood location. Ensure the smooth operation of the studio by establishing and maintaining efficient office systems and processes. Lead and support the team to ensure the seamless running of the studio, enabling the delivery of courses and production activities. Manage the daily scheduling of studio space, assigning duties to team members as appropriate. Work closely with the Head of Innovation and other CoSTAR colleagues to ensure workshops are delivered smoothly, on schedule, and within budget, while addressing all student learning outcomes. Provide day-to-day operational support to staff, students, and external companies in the use of the studio. Schedule and ensure timely maintenance, including repairs, software updates, and infrastructure upgrades across all studio areas. Oversee the installation and repair of studio equipment and facilities, including both routine and reactive maintenance. Manage procurement of studio equipment and supplies, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and timely availability of resources. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular inspections and risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment. Provide timely input into regular planning and reporting of the Facility utilisation and projects in line with the expectations of the funding body. Contribute to regular evaluations of new and emerging technologies relevant to the research & development aspirations of CoSTAR partners. Perform any other duties reasonably associated with the position. To support and enable an inclusive and sustainability-aware culture of active staff engagement within CoSTAR, including effective representation of staff research and development capabilities and interest in programme design. To work with colleagues across the CoSTAR partners to develop a culture of excellence, promoting innovation, team-working and collaboration PERSON SPECIFICATION This post requires an experienced practitioner working in the film and television industry with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of a working studio and the latest developments related to virtual production. You will have expertise and demonstrable experience in Studio operations, with some experience in Virtual Production Strong leadership skills, experience managing a team and/or training and mentoring new crew Detailed knowledge of studio engineering with the ability to train others in the field and provide hands-on support for the School facilities Ability to perform fault diagnosis and repair Ability to work as part of a team, being organised, flexible and with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Ability to stay calm under pressure with excellent time management skills Ability to successfully manage relationships with a wide range of contacts both internal and external to the School Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills Good IT skills Good current contacts with the (UK) production community Experience of working with research and development teams to support experimentation and innovation Experience of teaching and/or professional training Knowledge of research and development in creative technologies associated with Virtual Production Commitment to developing one's own practice as both a studio manager and an educator
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
Full time (35 hours per week, standard business hours between 8:30am and 6pm) Salary between £50,000 to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience Permanent role First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain and the world's top creative talent in film, television and games. It is widely acknowledged to be the top school of its kind in the UK and one of the best internationally, being named as one of The Hollywood Reporter's top international film schools for over a decade. The NFTS is a registered charity (313429). CoSTAR National Lab for Research and Development in Creative Technology is the largest ever investment in the creative industries in UK history. The NFTS has been announced as a key partner to run the CoSTAR National Lab, a £51.1m investment by the UK Government to ensure the UK's screen and performance industries have the innovation infrastructure to compete globally. By bringing together world leaders in technology, research and story, we will catalyse innovation for the UK's Creative Industries. Our consortium brings together world-leading research teams from media production, psychology, business and drama at Royal Holloway, AI at University of Surrey; and Creative Technology at Abertay University; and professional training at the National Film & Television School. We are currently recruiting for an experienced and versatile Studio Manager to oversee the operations of our new CoSTAR National R&D Lab studio facility. This pivotal role will be responsible for the management of a range of specialist and traditional creative technologies related to the future of Virtual Production as well as real time performance. You will be responsible for both the LED volume and traditional soundstage as well as a range of the latest equipment including 5G private networks, head mounted displays, and different production software solutions. In this hands-on position, you will be responsible for leading a small team in the set-up, configuration and flexible operation of studio equipment including an LED Volume and Wild Wall. Additionally, you will be responsible for directing a number of technical staff to support the research & development activities within the Lab and you will serve as the primary point of contact for external studio users. The Studio Manager will ensure the team support the needs of staff, students, researchers and external companies, collaborating with specialist tutors, trainers, and manufacturers to achieve optimal outcomes. For further information about this role and information on how to apply please visit . The closing date for applications will be Monday 24 th February 2025. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please note that we are unable to sponsor candidates for this role, so we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application. At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We're an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity, and building a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to being an anti-racist organization and to increasing our representation of staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible to: Head of Innovation, with a dotted line to Director of Technology for CoSTAR and the Director of the NFTS Location: CoSTAR National R&D Lab, Pinewood, the National Film and Television School (NFTS), Beaconsfield and Satellite facilities at Royal Holloway University Purpose of role: The Studio Manager will be responsible for the management of a range of specialist and traditional creative technologies, including the LED volume and traditional soundstage as well as a range of equipment from 5G private networks, head mounted displays and different production software solutions. The Studio Manager will be responsible for managing a team in the set-up, configuration and operation of studio equipment, directing technical staff to support research and development activities within the Lab. As Studio Manager you will: Collaborate with stakeholders at Royal Holloway, University of London, and other CoSTAR partners to establish and develop the new National Lab studio infrastructure at our Pinewood location. Ensure the smooth operation of the studio by establishing and maintaining efficient office systems and processes. Lead and support the team to ensure the seamless running of the studio, enabling the delivery of courses and production activities. Manage the daily scheduling of studio space, assigning duties to team members as appropriate. Work closely with the Head of Innovation and other CoSTAR colleagues to ensure workshops are delivered smoothly, on schedule, and within budget, while addressing all student learning outcomes. Provide day-to-day operational support to staff, students, and external companies in the use of the studio. Schedule and ensure timely maintenance, including repairs, software updates, and infrastructure upgrades across all studio areas. Oversee the installation and repair of studio equipment and facilities, including both routine and reactive maintenance. Manage procurement of studio equipment and supplies, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and timely availability of resources. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular inspections and risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment. Provide timely input into regular planning and reporting of the Facility utilisation and projects in line with the expectations of the funding body. Contribute to regular evaluations of new and emerging technologies relevant to the research & development aspirations of CoSTAR partners. Perform any other duties reasonably associated with the position. To support and enable an inclusive and sustainability-aware culture of active staff engagement within CoSTAR, including effective representation of staff research and development capabilities and interest in programme design. To work with colleagues across the CoSTAR partners to develop a culture of excellence, promoting innovation, team-working and collaboration PERSON SPECIFICATION This post requires an experienced practitioner working in the film and television industry with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of a working studio and the latest developments related to virtual production. You will have expertise and demonstrable experience in Studio operations, with some experience in Virtual Production Strong leadership skills, experience managing a team and/or training and mentoring new crew Detailed knowledge of studio engineering with the ability to train others in the field and provide hands-on support for the School facilities Ability to perform fault diagnosis and repair Ability to work as part of a team, being organised, flexible and with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Ability to stay calm under pressure with excellent time management skills Ability to successfully manage relationships with a wide range of contacts both internal and external to the School Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills Good IT skills Good current contacts with the (UK) production community Experience of working with research and development teams to support experimentation and innovation Experience of teaching and/or professional training Knowledge of research and development in creative technologies associated with Virtual Production Commitment to developing one's own practice as both a studio manager and an educator
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: London, ENG, GB, N1C 4AG Brand: RS Group Function: Digital & Technology Work Location: Hybrid London: Hybrid Role Purpose The VP, IT Engineering is a senior executive who reports to the Global CIO Information Services and Technology. The role is accountable for cloud, integration, middleware, and API platforms for RSGroup globally. This highly technical position requires an understanding of both business and IT to drive innovation and shape demand for technology that increases business value by building and maintaining common reusable platforms. The VP will coordinate IT resources and work with cross-functional teams to ensure opportunities deliver the expected business value, acting as a point of escalation when needed. The engineering role will work closely with architects, change teams, program and project managers, business analysts, infrastructure teams, and others to communicate and consolidate project requirements and objectives. Their ultimate goal is to evolve culture, build strategic partnerships, and platforms to drive business value through the use of common shared platforms and engineering disciplines. Our business leaders must view IS&T as strategic partners. To elevate to the role of strategic business leader, IT must move beyond solely providing services and become a truly converged strategic platform partner that shares ownership of both business strategy and results. The VP, Engineering is a key driver in allowing Technology to move into this strategic partnership role, stimulating and shaping business demand while providing a consolidated view and common reusable platform. A strong engineering capability converges cross-functional teams and eliminates value-depleting organizational silos, driving a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration, and shared platforms across the enterprise. Responsibilities Reporting to the Global Chief Information Officer, this role will have IT engineering and delivery responsibility globally for Cloud services, Middleware Integration, and APIs. The Engineering Director will partner with Technology and Business leaders to stimulate, surface, and shape demand for engineered IT platforms, solutions, and assets, ensuring delivery of IT solutions that generate business value. Strategic Leadership and Strategy Work with senior leaders to evolve culture and organizational behavior, elevating IT into a strategic partner. Lead and mentor diverse engineering teams specializing in cloud platforms, middleware, integration, and microservices. Develop deep knowledge of technology roadmaps and execution globally, building relationships with business and IT leaders. Act as the principal technology advisor for Cloud and Integration decisions. Partner with enterprise architects to develop technology and engineering-enabled business capability roadmaps. Evaluate proposals, build business cases, and plan new joint initiatives with business and IT leaders. Lead global initiatives to evaluate and select integration strategies, tools, and methodologies. Technical Oversight Oversee the architecture and deployment of cloud platforms. Guide the development and integration of middleware solutions. Drive the design and implementation of robust APIs and microservices. Identify capability and IT service gaps and contribute to improvement efforts. Project Management Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle for engineering projects. Collaborate with teams to define technical requirements and project scope. Monitor KPIs to assess team effectiveness and project outcomes. Collaboration and Communication Work closely with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business needs. Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders. Budget and Resource Management Develop and manage the engineering budget, ensuring resource optimization. Implement tools and technologies to enhance engineering productivity. Stay current with industry trends and best practices. Promote continuous learning and improvement within the engineering organization. Candidate Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Significant experience in information technology development and engineering. Solid experience in facilitating the development and implementation of business initiatives. Extensive experience with cloud platforms, middleware solutions, and API microservices. Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies. Demonstrated track record of creating common platform technology solutions. Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills. Ability to listen, build rapport, and establish credibility as a strategic partner. Exceptional ability to lead change using positive methods. Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting. Demonstrated passion for technology and engineering. Highly self-motivated with the ability to attract, develop and retain talent.
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: London, ENG, GB, N1C 4AG Brand: RS Group Function: Digital & Technology Work Location: Hybrid London: Hybrid Role Purpose The VP, IT Engineering is a senior executive who reports to the Global CIO Information Services and Technology. The role is accountable for cloud, integration, middleware, and API platforms for RSGroup globally. This highly technical position requires an understanding of both business and IT to drive innovation and shape demand for technology that increases business value by building and maintaining common reusable platforms. The VP will coordinate IT resources and work with cross-functional teams to ensure opportunities deliver the expected business value, acting as a point of escalation when needed. The engineering role will work closely with architects, change teams, program and project managers, business analysts, infrastructure teams, and others to communicate and consolidate project requirements and objectives. Their ultimate goal is to evolve culture, build strategic partnerships, and platforms to drive business value through the use of common shared platforms and engineering disciplines. Our business leaders must view IS&T as strategic partners. To elevate to the role of strategic business leader, IT must move beyond solely providing services and become a truly converged strategic platform partner that shares ownership of both business strategy and results. The VP, Engineering is a key driver in allowing Technology to move into this strategic partnership role, stimulating and shaping business demand while providing a consolidated view and common reusable platform. A strong engineering capability converges cross-functional teams and eliminates value-depleting organizational silos, driving a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration, and shared platforms across the enterprise. Responsibilities Reporting to the Global Chief Information Officer, this role will have IT engineering and delivery responsibility globally for Cloud services, Middleware Integration, and APIs. The Engineering Director will partner with Technology and Business leaders to stimulate, surface, and shape demand for engineered IT platforms, solutions, and assets, ensuring delivery of IT solutions that generate business value. Strategic Leadership and Strategy Work with senior leaders to evolve culture and organizational behavior, elevating IT into a strategic partner. Lead and mentor diverse engineering teams specializing in cloud platforms, middleware, integration, and microservices. Develop deep knowledge of technology roadmaps and execution globally, building relationships with business and IT leaders. Act as the principal technology advisor for Cloud and Integration decisions. Partner with enterprise architects to develop technology and engineering-enabled business capability roadmaps. Evaluate proposals, build business cases, and plan new joint initiatives with business and IT leaders. Lead global initiatives to evaluate and select integration strategies, tools, and methodologies. Technical Oversight Oversee the architecture and deployment of cloud platforms. Guide the development and integration of middleware solutions. Drive the design and implementation of robust APIs and microservices. Identify capability and IT service gaps and contribute to improvement efforts. Project Management Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle for engineering projects. Collaborate with teams to define technical requirements and project scope. Monitor KPIs to assess team effectiveness and project outcomes. Collaboration and Communication Work closely with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business needs. Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders. Budget and Resource Management Develop and manage the engineering budget, ensuring resource optimization. Implement tools and technologies to enhance engineering productivity. Stay current with industry trends and best practices. Promote continuous learning and improvement within the engineering organization. Candidate Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Significant experience in information technology development and engineering. Solid experience in facilitating the development and implementation of business initiatives. Extensive experience with cloud platforms, middleware solutions, and API microservices. Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies. Demonstrated track record of creating common platform technology solutions. Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills. Ability to listen, build rapport, and establish credibility as a strategic partner. Exceptional ability to lead change using positive methods. Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting. Demonstrated passion for technology and engineering. Highly self-motivated with the ability to attract, develop and retain talent.