Are you a finance professional looking for an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing internal finance team? We are seeking an experienced Manager to join the Business Solutions Business Partnering team at PwC on a 12-month Secondment or Fixed-Term Contract basis. About Us: PwC's Business Partnering teams work hand-in-hand with our employees across the business, informing our leaders on the key decisions that drive the business forward, and shape their engagements. We entrust our Business Partnering teams to be proactive and honest, to build relationships and influence, to understand, challenge, and hold a mirror to the business, and to translate the numbers into a business story. Our Finance team has a unique opportunity for an experienced Manager to join the Business Solutions Business Partnering (BSBP) team. BSBP provides decision support services to the central functions, which have a combined cost base of c. £0.7bn. Areas include Real Estate and Facilities Management, Technology, People Function, Risk, Finance and Sales and Marketing. About the Role: The Business Solutions Business Partnering team is strongly aligned to the firmwide PwC strategy of leveraging technology (assets and capability) to make a difference in solving our clients' most important problems and achieving better commercial outcomes. As a Manager, you will report to a Finance Leader (Senior Manager) and have an opportunity to gain commercial insight into firmwide support costs and a shared service business model. The main responsibilities which the candidate can expect to gain experience in, include: Business strategy and planning: Use business insights and detailed analysis to provide support and guidance on P&L management to both the Function and Finance Leads Own and lead a defined part of the business structure, acting as the first point of contact for the component parts of that business Provide ad hoc support to the Finance Leader by sourcing and providing quality analysis of information Provide depth of insight to the relevant Function Leadership team, enabling key strategic decision making Ownership of cost analysis and forecasting Provide additional insight to the key Management Information (MI) in existence, as well as supporting the development of new MI by understanding the business needs Demonstrate an understanding of the business issues and apply market, industry, and firm knowledge Provide performance improvement advice to the business, offering commercial insight Budgeting and forecasting: Work with both the Function and Finance Leaders in preparing budgets, plans, and forecasts Deliver forward-looking and insight-driven reporting for the business, providing forward-looking commentary to help plan, prepare, and manage future performance Performance management and commercial oriented solutions: Provide interpretation of the monthly financial results and commentary to the Finance Leader/Business Area leadership Monitor areas of financial performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), escalating issues where management action is required, with supporting analysis Financial control and compliance: Provide relevant Financial Control expertise to ensure accounting standards are achieved throughout the business area Provide local financial risk knowledge and support the Financial Control Lead with complex queries that require local business insight Support the quarter and year-end audit deliverable processes About You: As a Manager within the Business Partnering Team, you will be the team's first port of call for general Finance and business decision support. You will closely collaborate with the Finance Leader and the rest of the Finance team. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to build working relationships with other Business Partnering teams, the Finance Directors, business leaders, and PwC's Centres of Excellence. Essential skills: A relevant finance qualification such as CA, ACA, CIMA, or ACCA Commercially minded with a deep business understanding Able to demonstrate the application of accounting standards Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail Action-oriented and a self-starter Focused on continuous improvement in all areas of work A strong relationship builder who builds trust with key stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication skills Intermediate to advanced Excel skills Technology-enabled mindset and able to identify and drive change through technology adoption A good working knowledge of Alteryx and/or PowerBI would be an advantage If you are a talented finance professional with a passion for driving business performance and supporting growth, we want to hear from you. Join our collaborative and innovative team and be part of a company that values your expertise and supports your professional development.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Are you a finance professional looking for an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing internal finance team? We are seeking an experienced Manager to join the Business Solutions Business Partnering team at PwC on a 12-month Secondment or Fixed-Term Contract basis. About Us: PwC's Business Partnering teams work hand-in-hand with our employees across the business, informing our leaders on the key decisions that drive the business forward, and shape their engagements. We entrust our Business Partnering teams to be proactive and honest, to build relationships and influence, to understand, challenge, and hold a mirror to the business, and to translate the numbers into a business story. Our Finance team has a unique opportunity for an experienced Manager to join the Business Solutions Business Partnering (BSBP) team. BSBP provides decision support services to the central functions, which have a combined cost base of c. £0.7bn. Areas include Real Estate and Facilities Management, Technology, People Function, Risk, Finance and Sales and Marketing. About the Role: The Business Solutions Business Partnering team is strongly aligned to the firmwide PwC strategy of leveraging technology (assets and capability) to make a difference in solving our clients' most important problems and achieving better commercial outcomes. As a Manager, you will report to a Finance Leader (Senior Manager) and have an opportunity to gain commercial insight into firmwide support costs and a shared service business model. The main responsibilities which the candidate can expect to gain experience in, include: Business strategy and planning: Use business insights and detailed analysis to provide support and guidance on P&L management to both the Function and Finance Leads Own and lead a defined part of the business structure, acting as the first point of contact for the component parts of that business Provide ad hoc support to the Finance Leader by sourcing and providing quality analysis of information Provide depth of insight to the relevant Function Leadership team, enabling key strategic decision making Ownership of cost analysis and forecasting Provide additional insight to the key Management Information (MI) in existence, as well as supporting the development of new MI by understanding the business needs Demonstrate an understanding of the business issues and apply market, industry, and firm knowledge Provide performance improvement advice to the business, offering commercial insight Budgeting and forecasting: Work with both the Function and Finance Leaders in preparing budgets, plans, and forecasts Deliver forward-looking and insight-driven reporting for the business, providing forward-looking commentary to help plan, prepare, and manage future performance Performance management and commercial oriented solutions: Provide interpretation of the monthly financial results and commentary to the Finance Leader/Business Area leadership Monitor areas of financial performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), escalating issues where management action is required, with supporting analysis Financial control and compliance: Provide relevant Financial Control expertise to ensure accounting standards are achieved throughout the business area Provide local financial risk knowledge and support the Financial Control Lead with complex queries that require local business insight Support the quarter and year-end audit deliverable processes About You: As a Manager within the Business Partnering Team, you will be the team's first port of call for general Finance and business decision support. You will closely collaborate with the Finance Leader and the rest of the Finance team. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to build working relationships with other Business Partnering teams, the Finance Directors, business leaders, and PwC's Centres of Excellence. Essential skills: A relevant finance qualification such as CA, ACA, CIMA, or ACCA Commercially minded with a deep business understanding Able to demonstrate the application of accounting standards Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail Action-oriented and a self-starter Focused on continuous improvement in all areas of work A strong relationship builder who builds trust with key stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication skills Intermediate to advanced Excel skills Technology-enabled mindset and able to identify and drive change through technology adoption A good working knowledge of Alteryx and/or PowerBI would be an advantage If you are a talented finance professional with a passion for driving business performance and supporting growth, we want to hear from you. Join our collaborative and innovative team and be part of a company that values your expertise and supports your professional development.
Company Profile Working Hours are (Apply online only) The Role as requires participation in the out of hours on call rota, for which a 100 standby payment will be made and a pattern of 1:4 weekends. (Apply online only); Working days will be any 5 in 7 days, including 1 in 2 weekends. 40 hours per week. Non working days to be agreed locally with local supervisor. Where scheduled out of hours PPMs are delivered, there may, on occasion, be a requirement to move to an evening shift (within the number of weekly working hours) to support the delivery or supervision of these tasks. Holiday entitlement will be a total of 33 days which includes bank holidays (rather than a holiday entitlement plus bank holidays). 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays = 33 days leave. Bank Holidays will need to be booked as annual leave. CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer to join the team. The successful candidate will perform Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance to both Plant, Equipment and Building Services. Role Summary: Identify and manage the risks to the client through the equipment on site, including updating drawings, identifying critical spares, improving performance of machinery, improving and implementing the preventative maintenance program Using new equipment and technologies to maintain a working production environment liaising with the client on any requests for certain machinery PPM's Fault finding on all types of Machinery Support others in the department in relation to Health and Safety Provide Electrical and Mechanical expertise to the Maintenance Department working on Heavy Industrial Machines and Overhead Cranes Write and follow Risk Assessments and be available to question any issues which arise from them safely and accurately Completion of the required documentation as specified with the requirements of all rules and legislation Work on Three Phase Systems with Voltages up to 440V Working on Motors, Gearboxes, Valves encompassing Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical Systems Use Mobile Devices to accurately project and complete any works from the CAFM Maintenance System Use of emailing / calendars to plan your daily work requirements so that all tasks are completed effortlessly and efficiently. Liaise with onsite Site Services to manage any Building Services related issues, responding confidently and accurately as required To be the responsible person when required for the department and deputise the Shift Leader during annual leave or sickness To work overtime as and when the business requires, this may include nights and weekends to which notice may not always be given Perform adhoc duties as and when required Experience Required: A Recognised or Time Served Apprenticeship Strong proven experience in manufacturing maintenance Electrical Competences / Qualifications to a minimum or equivalent to City and Guilds 236 Pt 1-2 Electrical qualifications to 17th Edition Mechanical Competences / Qualifications to an acceptable standard to City and Guild's Mechanical Good multi skilled ability Experience working on 3 phase motors, drives and inverters Hydraulic / Pneumatic Experience Ability to fault find PLC Diagnostics / Repair Competencies NVQ Qualifications to Level 2, Electrical and Mechanical Ability to supervise contractors Able to write Risk and Method Statements Able to understand and write Permits Desirable Working at Height Qualification IPAF AP Qualifications Experience of Heavy Engineering
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Company Profile Working Hours are (Apply online only) The Role as requires participation in the out of hours on call rota, for which a 100 standby payment will be made and a pattern of 1:4 weekends. (Apply online only); Working days will be any 5 in 7 days, including 1 in 2 weekends. 40 hours per week. Non working days to be agreed locally with local supervisor. Where scheduled out of hours PPMs are delivered, there may, on occasion, be a requirement to move to an evening shift (within the number of weekly working hours) to support the delivery or supervision of these tasks. Holiday entitlement will be a total of 33 days which includes bank holidays (rather than a holiday entitlement plus bank holidays). 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays = 33 days leave. Bank Holidays will need to be booked as annual leave. CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer to join the team. The successful candidate will perform Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance to both Plant, Equipment and Building Services. Role Summary: Identify and manage the risks to the client through the equipment on site, including updating drawings, identifying critical spares, improving performance of machinery, improving and implementing the preventative maintenance program Using new equipment and technologies to maintain a working production environment liaising with the client on any requests for certain machinery PPM's Fault finding on all types of Machinery Support others in the department in relation to Health and Safety Provide Electrical and Mechanical expertise to the Maintenance Department working on Heavy Industrial Machines and Overhead Cranes Write and follow Risk Assessments and be available to question any issues which arise from them safely and accurately Completion of the required documentation as specified with the requirements of all rules and legislation Work on Three Phase Systems with Voltages up to 440V Working on Motors, Gearboxes, Valves encompassing Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical Systems Use Mobile Devices to accurately project and complete any works from the CAFM Maintenance System Use of emailing / calendars to plan your daily work requirements so that all tasks are completed effortlessly and efficiently. Liaise with onsite Site Services to manage any Building Services related issues, responding confidently and accurately as required To be the responsible person when required for the department and deputise the Shift Leader during annual leave or sickness To work overtime as and when the business requires, this may include nights and weekends to which notice may not always be given Perform adhoc duties as and when required Experience Required: A Recognised or Time Served Apprenticeship Strong proven experience in manufacturing maintenance Electrical Competences / Qualifications to a minimum or equivalent to City and Guilds 236 Pt 1-2 Electrical qualifications to 17th Edition Mechanical Competences / Qualifications to an acceptable standard to City and Guild's Mechanical Good multi skilled ability Experience working on 3 phase motors, drives and inverters Hydraulic / Pneumatic Experience Ability to fault find PLC Diagnostics / Repair Competencies NVQ Qualifications to Level 2, Electrical and Mechanical Ability to supervise contractors Able to write Risk and Method Statements Able to understand and write Permits Desirable Working at Height Qualification IPAF AP Qualifications Experience of Heavy Engineering
Job Title: Business Engagement Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: £40,521 - £41,732 per annum - SS7 Job Type: Permanent, Full-time University College Birmingham works in partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked eighth in the 2023 Guardian League Tables and 10th in the UK in the QS World University rankings 2023. The Role: University College Birmingham is entering one of the most exciting and ambitious periods of development and we are delighted to be rebranding and reshaping our Business School with a future focused, digital, industry and community-based approach. Under the leadership of a new Executive Dean, we are looking to further expand our engagement with local, regional, and national organisations. The Business Engagement Manager will work to develop and maintain links between the UCB Business School and a wide range of business industries, providing a vital link between academic teams and employers for live projects, knowledge exchange and other curriculum development opportunities. Whilst the ability to appreciate the higher education landscape is beneficial, more important is a keen appreciation for the needs of businesses and identifying opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration. The Business Engagement Manager will also oversee the operations of our Enterprise Hub, and full-time Enterprise Consultant, to ensure a joined-up approach within the school regarding our business and enterprise relationships. As an award-winning institution, we are proud of our fantastic facilities and innovative approaches in technology and enterprise where we aim to prepare graduates with applied skills that help them to keep pace with a fast-moving digital world and we are looking to expand our small and large business contacts to further enhance that student experience. We are looking for an outstanding and inspirational individual to support our growing external engagement, whilst also working in partnership with the diverse and active community within our campuses in the centre of Birmingham. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 26 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Hybrid working opportunities Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Friday 5th April 2024 Interview Dates - TBC UCB is an equal opportunities employer. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of: Engagement Manager, Academic Engagement Manager, Academic Marketing Manager, Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Online Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Advisor, Digital Marketing Consultant, Marketing Analyst, Digital Marketing Administrator, Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator, Marketing Communications, Communications Manager will also be considered.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Business Engagement Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: £40,521 - £41,732 per annum - SS7 Job Type: Permanent, Full-time University College Birmingham works in partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked eighth in the 2023 Guardian League Tables and 10th in the UK in the QS World University rankings 2023. The Role: University College Birmingham is entering one of the most exciting and ambitious periods of development and we are delighted to be rebranding and reshaping our Business School with a future focused, digital, industry and community-based approach. Under the leadership of a new Executive Dean, we are looking to further expand our engagement with local, regional, and national organisations. The Business Engagement Manager will work to develop and maintain links between the UCB Business School and a wide range of business industries, providing a vital link between academic teams and employers for live projects, knowledge exchange and other curriculum development opportunities. Whilst the ability to appreciate the higher education landscape is beneficial, more important is a keen appreciation for the needs of businesses and identifying opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration. The Business Engagement Manager will also oversee the operations of our Enterprise Hub, and full-time Enterprise Consultant, to ensure a joined-up approach within the school regarding our business and enterprise relationships. As an award-winning institution, we are proud of our fantastic facilities and innovative approaches in technology and enterprise where we aim to prepare graduates with applied skills that help them to keep pace with a fast-moving digital world and we are looking to expand our small and large business contacts to further enhance that student experience. We are looking for an outstanding and inspirational individual to support our growing external engagement, whilst also working in partnership with the diverse and active community within our campuses in the centre of Birmingham. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 26 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Hybrid working opportunities Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Friday 5th April 2024 Interview Dates - TBC UCB is an equal opportunities employer. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of: Engagement Manager, Academic Engagement Manager, Academic Marketing Manager, Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Online Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Advisor, Digital Marketing Consultant, Marketing Analyst, Digital Marketing Administrator, Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator, Marketing Communications, Communications Manager will also be considered.
General Manager- Airport Operations Delivery - UK (South) Team: Ground Operations - Central Support Salary: Excellent Contract Type: Permanent As the General Manager - Airport Operations Delivery - UK (South) you will report to the Head of Ground Operations - UK Airports Delivery. In this role you will ensure a smooth and efficient ground handling operation across the Southern network of UK Airports including Birmingham, Stansted and Bristol stations . The primary focus of this role is achieving a safe, punctual and cost-effective operation through adept relationship management with operational Teams, third-party suppliers, and airport operators. This includes meeting contractual obligations as well as maintaining a commitment to deliver a safe, friendly, and VIP customer experience. Strategic Operational Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for delivering operations at designated airports , ensuring safety performance across all stations within the jurisdiction. Ensure that activities are adequately resourced, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is in suitable condition, and procedures and regulations are strictly adhered to. Collaborate closely with the Compliance and Assurance team to facilitate regular audits of airports. Ensure effective and timely resolutions to any non-conformities identified during audits. Monitor stations' safety performance through the Ground Operations 'Check2' self-monitoring tool , taking swift action on any findings, safety reports, or observations. Effectively manage self-handling operations , contracted service providers and airport operators. Implement and track agreed service level metrics, such as on-time performance, check-in desk availability, and short-shipped baggage. Ensure bonuses or penalties are applied in line with Service Level Agreements (SLA) and contracts. Promote a Working as One Team approach between Ground Operations Head Office, Operations Control , Engineering and Flight Operations' Teams . At local level, foster collaboration with colleagues, third-party ground handlers and other contracted parties to provide customers with a seamless journey and the highest levels of customer service. Ensure the supply and availability of resources and materials for and Jet2holidays operations at all stations. Oversee the budget and resources of Ground Operations within your area of responsibility, liaising with the UK Airport Operations Support and Planning Teams to ensure resource is planned and efficiently delivered for our self-handling teams. Work with GM Customer Helper Development to deliver excellent customer service in line with the 'Take Me There' values and behaviours. Work with GM Airport Operations Delivery to deliver safe and compliant operation according to training and regulation, and to implement key projects such as base openings and changes. Lead, inspire, coach, and develop the UK Station Manager team in your region to achieve business objectives, implement company initiatives and new workstreams consistently across the network. Handle operational emergencies and challenges as needed , collaborate with the Customer Operations Team at Head Office on projects to ensure the company can respond with quick service recovery and return to normal operations. Provide on-call support to team on behalf of UK Ground Operations and be available to work bank holidays and weekends due to the nature of a 24/7 team. To be successful in this role you will: Have previous experience of Station Management in a Ground Operations environment is essential. Be e nthusiastic and conscientious about delivering great customer service. Have s trong strategic and conceptual abilities coupled with a high bias for action and a proven track record of results. Have a confident leadership approach Motivate and coach others to deliver. Be an ambassador for the brand and ethos Have a proven ability to effectively manage challenging internal and external stakeholders . Have excellent communications skills , both verbal and written Be tenacious and resilient Be flexible and responsive to change. This role is based in the UK , managing a geographical area, with frequent travel across the operations. To ensure effective compliance and management of colleagues in their area you will ideally be based in the South of the UK. A flexible approach to the role is necessary due to the nature of the Ground Operations Department Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with a nd Jet2holidays
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
General Manager- Airport Operations Delivery - UK (South) Team: Ground Operations - Central Support Salary: Excellent Contract Type: Permanent As the General Manager - Airport Operations Delivery - UK (South) you will report to the Head of Ground Operations - UK Airports Delivery. In this role you will ensure a smooth and efficient ground handling operation across the Southern network of UK Airports including Birmingham, Stansted and Bristol stations . The primary focus of this role is achieving a safe, punctual and cost-effective operation through adept relationship management with operational Teams, third-party suppliers, and airport operators. This includes meeting contractual obligations as well as maintaining a commitment to deliver a safe, friendly, and VIP customer experience. Strategic Operational Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for delivering operations at designated airports , ensuring safety performance across all stations within the jurisdiction. Ensure that activities are adequately resourced, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is in suitable condition, and procedures and regulations are strictly adhered to. Collaborate closely with the Compliance and Assurance team to facilitate regular audits of airports. Ensure effective and timely resolutions to any non-conformities identified during audits. Monitor stations' safety performance through the Ground Operations 'Check2' self-monitoring tool , taking swift action on any findings, safety reports, or observations. Effectively manage self-handling operations , contracted service providers and airport operators. Implement and track agreed service level metrics, such as on-time performance, check-in desk availability, and short-shipped baggage. Ensure bonuses or penalties are applied in line with Service Level Agreements (SLA) and contracts. Promote a Working as One Team approach between Ground Operations Head Office, Operations Control , Engineering and Flight Operations' Teams . At local level, foster collaboration with colleagues, third-party ground handlers and other contracted parties to provide customers with a seamless journey and the highest levels of customer service. Ensure the supply and availability of resources and materials for and Jet2holidays operations at all stations. Oversee the budget and resources of Ground Operations within your area of responsibility, liaising with the UK Airport Operations Support and Planning Teams to ensure resource is planned and efficiently delivered for our self-handling teams. Work with GM Customer Helper Development to deliver excellent customer service in line with the 'Take Me There' values and behaviours. Work with GM Airport Operations Delivery to deliver safe and compliant operation according to training and regulation, and to implement key projects such as base openings and changes. Lead, inspire, coach, and develop the UK Station Manager team in your region to achieve business objectives, implement company initiatives and new workstreams consistently across the network. Handle operational emergencies and challenges as needed , collaborate with the Customer Operations Team at Head Office on projects to ensure the company can respond with quick service recovery and return to normal operations. Provide on-call support to team on behalf of UK Ground Operations and be available to work bank holidays and weekends due to the nature of a 24/7 team. To be successful in this role you will: Have previous experience of Station Management in a Ground Operations environment is essential. Be e nthusiastic and conscientious about delivering great customer service. Have s trong strategic and conceptual abilities coupled with a high bias for action and a proven track record of results. Have a confident leadership approach Motivate and coach others to deliver. Be an ambassador for the brand and ethos Have a proven ability to effectively manage challenging internal and external stakeholders . Have excellent communications skills , both verbal and written Be tenacious and resilient Be flexible and responsive to change. This role is based in the UK , managing a geographical area, with frequent travel across the operations. To ensure effective compliance and management of colleagues in their area you will ideally be based in the South of the UK. A flexible approach to the role is necessary due to the nature of the Ground Operations Department Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with a nd Jet2holidays
Do you have previous experience working within a public sector or not-for-profit organisation and passionate on policy work? GRG are seeking a highly experienced Policy Manager to join their client's team. Within this newly-created position, you will be responsible for managing policy and partnership activities within the business, to support the Head of Policy and wider Leadership Team & organisation. This is a full-time, permanent position with a flexible working approach, working up to 3 days in office per week. Responsibilities Develop and implement policy and partnership strategies that align with the company's objectives Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders and other relevant organisations Monitor and analyse policy developments and trends, and provide advice and guidance to senior management on the potential impact on the company Lead the development of policy positions and messaging, and represent the company in external meetings and events Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective communication and coordination on policy and partnership issues Provide regular updates to senior management on policy and partnership activities and outcomes Requirements Significant experience in policy development and advocacy, such as Policy Officer, Policy Admin, Policy Coordinator, Policy Manager, Research officer preferably in a relevant industry such as local authorities, charity, not-for-profit sectors Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and assess emerging trends and issues Demonstrable experience working within a project management policy setting, ideally with multi-month project work Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively represent the company in external meetings and events Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and across different levels of the organisation Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience Benefits Competitive salary of up to 45,000 per annum Generous holiday allowance Flexible working arrangements, working in office up to 3 days per week in lovely Birmingham city centre offices Opportunities for professional development and career progression Supportive and inclusive work environment At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Do you have previous experience working within a public sector or not-for-profit organisation and passionate on policy work? GRG are seeking a highly experienced Policy Manager to join their client's team. Within this newly-created position, you will be responsible for managing policy and partnership activities within the business, to support the Head of Policy and wider Leadership Team & organisation. This is a full-time, permanent position with a flexible working approach, working up to 3 days in office per week. Responsibilities Develop and implement policy and partnership strategies that align with the company's objectives Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders and other relevant organisations Monitor and analyse policy developments and trends, and provide advice and guidance to senior management on the potential impact on the company Lead the development of policy positions and messaging, and represent the company in external meetings and events Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective communication and coordination on policy and partnership issues Provide regular updates to senior management on policy and partnership activities and outcomes Requirements Significant experience in policy development and advocacy, such as Policy Officer, Policy Admin, Policy Coordinator, Policy Manager, Research officer preferably in a relevant industry such as local authorities, charity, not-for-profit sectors Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and assess emerging trends and issues Demonstrable experience working within a project management policy setting, ideally with multi-month project work Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively represent the company in external meetings and events Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and across different levels of the organisation Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience Benefits Competitive salary of up to 45,000 per annum Generous holiday allowance Flexible working arrangements, working in office up to 3 days per week in lovely Birmingham city centre offices Opportunities for professional development and career progression Supportive and inclusive work environment At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Are you passionate about Procurement, especially GNFR? Do you have proven negotiation and procurement skills in a large multi-faceted business? Are you someone who enjoys teamwork and values integrity?If so, come and join us as a proactive and results driven Procurement Manager (GNFR) to be part of our journey in becoming the market leader plumbing, heating, and sustainable heating solutions.The Role: As the Procurement Manager (GNFR) will be accountable for developing and executing category strategies and strong supplier relationships to deliver optimum value for money, cost savings and risk management whilst ensuring quality and excellent customer service is achieved for the company.Key Responsibilities Proven category management experience in sourcing and managing a broad range of direct/indirect/Director office support categories gained within the GNFR environment.Maintaining consistent and professional approach to all sourcing activity through structured and cross-functional working practices, whilst building strong supplier relationships as well as leading stakeholders through the full end-to-end sourcing process.Driving procurement processes and taking responsibility for leading contract and service level agreement (SLA) negotiations. Ensure clear accountabilities, timelines and deliverables are established; and ongoing status routinely communicated to projects teams and stakeholders.Proactively managing new suppliers, services and service extensions in conjunction with business sponsors and other stakeholders to maximise the benefits sought, e.g. financial, operational, risk mitigation etc.Providing relevant reports, information and updates to our senior leaders and supporting the functional budget holders in their application of procurement tools, templates and tender activity.Develop strong internal relationships, securing sponsorship and confidence in procurement from its stakeholders, and drive our ambition to provide an exceptional procurement and vendor management service to our business.Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills with a systematic and logical approach to problem solving and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.Liaise with Risk Management, Legal Counsel, and Finance as needed.This is a hybrid-based opportunity with true flexibility to work from home, but you should be within commutable distance of any of our four offices - Aston (Birmingham), Crick (Northampton), Glasgow (Scotland), Salford (Manchester).You: You'll live and breathe our passion for Procurement with significant experience in GNFR. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Procurement team and you'll be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.Skills and competencies Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. Vendor Manager, Category Manager, Procurement Manager).Experience in customer/vendor facing role, where you would investigate complex needs and source resolutions.Strong market knowledge and evidence of utilising that knowledge to make changes to procurement plans and business decisions.Knowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices.Experience and knowledge of financial systems in a business environment.Experience working with contracts or on contract renewals.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Are you passionate about Procurement, especially GNFR? Do you have proven negotiation and procurement skills in a large multi-faceted business? Are you someone who enjoys teamwork and values integrity?If so, come and join us as a proactive and results driven Procurement Manager (GNFR) to be part of our journey in becoming the market leader plumbing, heating, and sustainable heating solutions.The Role: As the Procurement Manager (GNFR) will be accountable for developing and executing category strategies and strong supplier relationships to deliver optimum value for money, cost savings and risk management whilst ensuring quality and excellent customer service is achieved for the company.Key Responsibilities Proven category management experience in sourcing and managing a broad range of direct/indirect/Director office support categories gained within the GNFR environment.Maintaining consistent and professional approach to all sourcing activity through structured and cross-functional working practices, whilst building strong supplier relationships as well as leading stakeholders through the full end-to-end sourcing process.Driving procurement processes and taking responsibility for leading contract and service level agreement (SLA) negotiations. Ensure clear accountabilities, timelines and deliverables are established; and ongoing status routinely communicated to projects teams and stakeholders.Proactively managing new suppliers, services and service extensions in conjunction with business sponsors and other stakeholders to maximise the benefits sought, e.g. financial, operational, risk mitigation etc.Providing relevant reports, information and updates to our senior leaders and supporting the functional budget holders in their application of procurement tools, templates and tender activity.Develop strong internal relationships, securing sponsorship and confidence in procurement from its stakeholders, and drive our ambition to provide an exceptional procurement and vendor management service to our business.Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills with a systematic and logical approach to problem solving and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.Liaise with Risk Management, Legal Counsel, and Finance as needed.This is a hybrid-based opportunity with true flexibility to work from home, but you should be within commutable distance of any of our four offices - Aston (Birmingham), Crick (Northampton), Glasgow (Scotland), Salford (Manchester).You: You'll live and breathe our passion for Procurement with significant experience in GNFR. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Procurement team and you'll be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.Skills and competencies Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. Vendor Manager, Category Manager, Procurement Manager).Experience in customer/vendor facing role, where you would investigate complex needs and source resolutions.Strong market knowledge and evidence of utilising that knowledge to make changes to procurement plans and business decisions.Knowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices.Experience and knowledge of financial systems in a business environment.Experience working with contracts or on contract renewals.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Project Buyer based in Hatfield to work for Alstom. The Senior Project Buyer will report directly to the Senior Procurement Manager. Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability of Signalling Materials to meet the business needs ensuring all Alstom policies, processes and systems are adhered to. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensuring materials are provided at the appropriate Cost, Quality and Delivery Undertake Contract Management of suppliers, where SLA exists, improving their performance or introduce SLAs Ensure all requirements are competitively sourced in accordance with relevant policies and procedures Provide full sourcing support for any identified project activities and requirements Respond to all supplier and internal queries in a timely and professional manner Undertake periodic benchmarking and maintain market intelligence to validate cost reduction activities where appropriate Update SAP with Supplier costs and Lead-times Essential Requirements: Experience in procurement and supplier management in a project or engineering environment Good negotiation and communication skills IT literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel Self-motivated and results focused Desirable: Strong commercial awareness Experience using SAP systems and processes Proven experience in achieving Savings For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Louise Oldham at Advance TRS Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom's permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6. Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Project Buyer based in Hatfield to work for Alstom. The Senior Project Buyer will report directly to the Senior Procurement Manager. Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability of Signalling Materials to meet the business needs ensuring all Alstom policies, processes and systems are adhered to. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensuring materials are provided at the appropriate Cost, Quality and Delivery Undertake Contract Management of suppliers, where SLA exists, improving their performance or introduce SLAs Ensure all requirements are competitively sourced in accordance with relevant policies and procedures Provide full sourcing support for any identified project activities and requirements Respond to all supplier and internal queries in a timely and professional manner Undertake periodic benchmarking and maintain market intelligence to validate cost reduction activities where appropriate Update SAP with Supplier costs and Lead-times Essential Requirements: Experience in procurement and supplier management in a project or engineering environment Good negotiation and communication skills IT literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel Self-motivated and results focused Desirable: Strong commercial awareness Experience using SAP systems and processes Proven experience in achieving Savings For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Louise Oldham at Advance TRS Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom's permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6. Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Project Buyer based in York to work for Alstom. The Senior Project Buyer will report directly to the Senior Procurement Manager. Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability of Signalling Materials to meet the business needs ensuring all Alstom policies, processes and systems are adhered to. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensuring materials are provided at the appropriate Cost, Quality and Delivery Undertake Contract Management of suppliers, where SLA exists, improving their performance or introduce SLAs Ensure all requirements are competitively sourced in accordance with relevant policies and procedures Provide full sourcing support for any identified project activities and requirements Respond to all supplier and internal queries in a timely and professional manner Undertake periodic benchmarking and maintain market intelligence to validate cost reduction activities where appropriate Update SAP with Supplier costs and Lead-times Essential Requirements: Experience in procurement and supplier management in a project or engineering environment Good negotiation and communication skills IT literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel Self-motivated and results focused Desirable: Strong commercial awareness Experience using SAP systems and processes Proven experience in achieving Savings For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Louise Oldham at Advance TRS Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom's permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6. Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Project Buyer based in York to work for Alstom. The Senior Project Buyer will report directly to the Senior Procurement Manager. Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability of Signalling Materials to meet the business needs ensuring all Alstom policies, processes and systems are adhered to. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensuring materials are provided at the appropriate Cost, Quality and Delivery Undertake Contract Management of suppliers, where SLA exists, improving their performance or introduce SLAs Ensure all requirements are competitively sourced in accordance with relevant policies and procedures Provide full sourcing support for any identified project activities and requirements Respond to all supplier and internal queries in a timely and professional manner Undertake periodic benchmarking and maintain market intelligence to validate cost reduction activities where appropriate Update SAP with Supplier costs and Lead-times Essential Requirements: Experience in procurement and supplier management in a project or engineering environment Good negotiation and communication skills IT literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel Self-motivated and results focused Desirable: Strong commercial awareness Experience using SAP systems and processes Proven experience in achieving Savings For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Louise Oldham at Advance TRS Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom's permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6. Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Project Buyer based in either Derby or Birmingham to work for Alstom. The Senior Project Buyer will report directly to the Senior Procurement Manager. Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability of Signalling Materials to meet the business needs ensuring all Alstom policies, processes and systems are adhered to. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensuring materials are provided at the appropriate Cost, Quality and Delivery Undertake Contract Management of suppliers, where SLA exists, improving their performance or introduce SLAs Ensure all requirements are competitively sourced in accordance with relevant policies and procedures Provide full sourcing support for any identified project activities and requirements Respond to all supplier and internal queries in a timely and professional manner Undertake periodic benchmarking and maintain market intelligence to validate cost reduction activities where appropriate Update SAP with Supplier costs and Lead-times Essential Requirements: Experience in procurement and supplier management in a project or engineering environment Good negotiation and communication skills IT literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel Self-motivated and results focussed Desirable: Strong commercial awareness Experience using SAP systems and processes Proven experience in achieving Savings For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Louise Oldham at Advance TRS Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom's permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6. Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Project Buyer based in either Derby or Birmingham to work for Alstom. The Senior Project Buyer will report directly to the Senior Procurement Manager. Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability of Signalling Materials to meet the business needs ensuring all Alstom policies, processes and systems are adhered to. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensuring materials are provided at the appropriate Cost, Quality and Delivery Undertake Contract Management of suppliers, where SLA exists, improving their performance or introduce SLAs Ensure all requirements are competitively sourced in accordance with relevant policies and procedures Provide full sourcing support for any identified project activities and requirements Respond to all supplier and internal queries in a timely and professional manner Undertake periodic benchmarking and maintain market intelligence to validate cost reduction activities where appropriate Update SAP with Supplier costs and Lead-times Essential Requirements: Experience in procurement and supplier management in a project or engineering environment Good negotiation and communication skills IT literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel Self-motivated and results focussed Desirable: Strong commercial awareness Experience using SAP systems and processes Proven experience in achieving Savings For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Louise Oldham at Advance TRS Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom's permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6. Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Administrator Solihull £26K Permanent Our client is one of the largest Fleet Services companies in the world. As a global business, they offer a fully outsourced, end-to-end finance lease, vehicle management and electric vehicle solution. Due to the continues growth within the company, they are looking for an Administrator to join the team in Birmingham. •Responsibility for Vehicles off Road (VOR) progression and updates. •Progress chases effectively to make sure the status of vehicles and assets is clear, escalating concerns to Team Leader and / or technical colleagues as appropriate. •Take opportunities to reduce the time a vehicle or asset is off road through appropriate challenge to vendor and considering options. •Identify trends and escalate network performance concerns to Vendor Management. •Enter clear, concise (or detailed when required) notes are entered whenever necessary to avoid any ambiguity around authorisation, work progress, and instructions given. •Communicate to vehicle and commercial manufacturers regarding parts availability. •Communicate VOR updates to stakeholders and the business. •Chase customer authorisations when needed. •Requesting and organising roadside assistance for drivers when needed. •Proactive and effective diary, task, activity, and action point management. Education and/or Training: •A good general level of education is required. •Must be adept in the use of a PC, internet, and email and able to grasp new software applications easily and quickly. •Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to an intermediate level. •General knowledge of vehicles and equipment managed, regulatory requirements and garage operating procedures advantageous. Relevant Work Experience: •Experience of working within a similar role. •Experience working with Epyx 1-Link is advantageous. •Experience of working within a pressurised environment, with the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and professional in difficult situations. •Comfortable working to targets and deadlines. •Experience in the motor industry is desirable, but not essential. Communicating & Influencing Skills: •Strong verbal and written communication skills. •Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. •Ability to express information and ideas in a clear and organized manner. •Gathers, clarifies, and applies information to provide timely and effective responses to the needs of both internal and external customers. •Takes personal responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. •Works independently or with others within own area or department to achieve team goals. •Offers support to other team members; follows through on commitments. •Applies emotional intelligence in responses and reactions. •Demonstrates consistency between words and actions. •Listens openly and carefully to others ideas and suggestions; respects opposing points of view •Consistently earns trust, loyalty, and respect of others. •Ensuring VOR downtime is kept to a minimum and within any agreed customer SLA s. •Following processes and communicating to required stakeholders in a timely manner and to agreed SLA s where appropriate. •Maintain individual KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). •Escalates concerns in a timely manner. •Keeps well documented notes in the system to aid with understanding of job progress. Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Administrator Solihull £26K Permanent Our client is one of the largest Fleet Services companies in the world. As a global business, they offer a fully outsourced, end-to-end finance lease, vehicle management and electric vehicle solution. Due to the continues growth within the company, they are looking for an Administrator to join the team in Birmingham. •Responsibility for Vehicles off Road (VOR) progression and updates. •Progress chases effectively to make sure the status of vehicles and assets is clear, escalating concerns to Team Leader and / or technical colleagues as appropriate. •Take opportunities to reduce the time a vehicle or asset is off road through appropriate challenge to vendor and considering options. •Identify trends and escalate network performance concerns to Vendor Management. •Enter clear, concise (or detailed when required) notes are entered whenever necessary to avoid any ambiguity around authorisation, work progress, and instructions given. •Communicate to vehicle and commercial manufacturers regarding parts availability. •Communicate VOR updates to stakeholders and the business. •Chase customer authorisations when needed. •Requesting and organising roadside assistance for drivers when needed. •Proactive and effective diary, task, activity, and action point management. Education and/or Training: •A good general level of education is required. •Must be adept in the use of a PC, internet, and email and able to grasp new software applications easily and quickly. •Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to an intermediate level. •General knowledge of vehicles and equipment managed, regulatory requirements and garage operating procedures advantageous. Relevant Work Experience: •Experience of working within a similar role. •Experience working with Epyx 1-Link is advantageous. •Experience of working within a pressurised environment, with the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and professional in difficult situations. •Comfortable working to targets and deadlines. •Experience in the motor industry is desirable, but not essential. Communicating & Influencing Skills: •Strong verbal and written communication skills. •Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. •Ability to express information and ideas in a clear and organized manner. •Gathers, clarifies, and applies information to provide timely and effective responses to the needs of both internal and external customers. •Takes personal responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. •Works independently or with others within own area or department to achieve team goals. •Offers support to other team members; follows through on commitments. •Applies emotional intelligence in responses and reactions. •Demonstrates consistency between words and actions. •Listens openly and carefully to others ideas and suggestions; respects opposing points of view •Consistently earns trust, loyalty, and respect of others. •Ensuring VOR downtime is kept to a minimum and within any agreed customer SLA s. •Following processes and communicating to required stakeholders in a timely manner and to agreed SLA s where appropriate. •Maintain individual KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). •Escalates concerns in a timely manner. •Keeps well documented notes in the system to aid with understanding of job progress. Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
In this position, reporting directly to the Account Manager, you will oversee the Technical Events Team, in delivering exhibition and event services. This involves the temporary services connections of power, water, waste, compressed air, and gas to the exhibitions. It also involves marking out of the halls for each exhibition and the trades services delivered to the exhibition. The Contract Manager is expected to be familiar with all aspects of the engineering operations and administration within the contract. In general, your responsibilities will be to ensure the operational resources, plant, labour, and infrastructure are in place to ensure correct, safe, and efficient function temporary services. This person will be charged with the day-to-day operational responsibility of the Technical Events Team. It is the Contract Managers' role to provide leadership to all the contract site direct and sub-contract staff, to ensure that the objectives of the contract are met, especially (but not limited to) Health & Safety, 100% delivery of services, quickly and professionally responding to the needs of Clients Electrical & Mechanical Services Manager. The Contract Manager will be responsible for the financial aspects of the contract and recruitment of operational Technician level staff. You will be a key contact in the event of any operational issues, out of hours, and must be able to react in a methodical and controlled manner, keeping the client fully briefed on both the incident and the strategy to resolution. This will be on a Duty Manager Roster alongside other Managers and Supervisors on the contract. You should be familiar with current health and Safety legislation including RIDDOR, LOLER and the control and prevention of legionella bacteria. This will also include but not limited to compliance with local authorities, statutory requirements, and any other codes of practice. Key Tasks Duties to include: P&L Responsibility of the Contract Sector, Daily management of the Technical Events Team, including compliance with CBRE disciplinary processes and procedures. To direct, instruct and manage all CBRE staff under their control as well as sub-contract staff ensuring compliance with working practices. QHSE responsibility of Contract Sector Control of circa 750k of temporary labour To support the growth of Event Based Sales linked to the exhibitions. Build working relationships with multiple key individuals on site. Attend regular site meetings with clients for planning and updating. Detailed financial reporting on budgetary spend. To attend weekly operations meeting, client meetings as requested, in conjunction with the client. To prepare the Monthly Hard Services Report for the Contract Sector ensuring that significant events or activities are noted. To conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement with appropriate working practices and emergency/contingency procedures within the critical systems. To manage holiday, sickness, training and risk and reward entitlement, maintaining the correct and required staff level within the building. Personal Attributes: 5 years previous experience in a Facilities Management or a similar environment. Completed recognised formal Electrical or Mechanical training to at least city and Guilds level, preferably ONC/HNC or Higher. Strong communication skills Ability to lead motivate and direct a team of technicians/operatives. Possess an understanding of Health and Safety issues, NEBOSH / IOSH, or equivalent formal training would be desirable. Training will be made available. Conversant with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). A good level of English and Mathematics required. Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise workloads. Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints. Individuals who can demonstrate commitment and previous experience; but not meet all the required technical qualifications may be considered subject to client approval. Provide leadership, and that contractual commitments are met and exceeded. Ensuring business policies and processes are effectively communicated and implemented within the contract. Ensure contracts are staffed by fully competent teams, ensuring post holders are fully competent, and that effective succession planning arrangements are in place. Working with other Contract/Account Managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective teamworking, and support to colleagues. Development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded. Ensure appropriate control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met. Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts. Promoting and maintaining the core Values of CBRE Managed Services. Provision of leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support, where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward. Provide a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential. Review and support implementation of site-specific standard and emergency operating procedures The above is a guideline to the role and is not intended to be fully inclusive or exclusive of the duties required
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
In this position, reporting directly to the Account Manager, you will oversee the Technical Events Team, in delivering exhibition and event services. This involves the temporary services connections of power, water, waste, compressed air, and gas to the exhibitions. It also involves marking out of the halls for each exhibition and the trades services delivered to the exhibition. The Contract Manager is expected to be familiar with all aspects of the engineering operations and administration within the contract. In general, your responsibilities will be to ensure the operational resources, plant, labour, and infrastructure are in place to ensure correct, safe, and efficient function temporary services. This person will be charged with the day-to-day operational responsibility of the Technical Events Team. It is the Contract Managers' role to provide leadership to all the contract site direct and sub-contract staff, to ensure that the objectives of the contract are met, especially (but not limited to) Health & Safety, 100% delivery of services, quickly and professionally responding to the needs of Clients Electrical & Mechanical Services Manager. The Contract Manager will be responsible for the financial aspects of the contract and recruitment of operational Technician level staff. You will be a key contact in the event of any operational issues, out of hours, and must be able to react in a methodical and controlled manner, keeping the client fully briefed on both the incident and the strategy to resolution. This will be on a Duty Manager Roster alongside other Managers and Supervisors on the contract. You should be familiar with current health and Safety legislation including RIDDOR, LOLER and the control and prevention of legionella bacteria. This will also include but not limited to compliance with local authorities, statutory requirements, and any other codes of practice. Key Tasks Duties to include: P&L Responsibility of the Contract Sector, Daily management of the Technical Events Team, including compliance with CBRE disciplinary processes and procedures. To direct, instruct and manage all CBRE staff under their control as well as sub-contract staff ensuring compliance with working practices. QHSE responsibility of Contract Sector Control of circa 750k of temporary labour To support the growth of Event Based Sales linked to the exhibitions. Build working relationships with multiple key individuals on site. Attend regular site meetings with clients for planning and updating. Detailed financial reporting on budgetary spend. To attend weekly operations meeting, client meetings as requested, in conjunction with the client. To prepare the Monthly Hard Services Report for the Contract Sector ensuring that significant events or activities are noted. To conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement with appropriate working practices and emergency/contingency procedures within the critical systems. To manage holiday, sickness, training and risk and reward entitlement, maintaining the correct and required staff level within the building. Personal Attributes: 5 years previous experience in a Facilities Management or a similar environment. Completed recognised formal Electrical or Mechanical training to at least city and Guilds level, preferably ONC/HNC or Higher. Strong communication skills Ability to lead motivate and direct a team of technicians/operatives. Possess an understanding of Health and Safety issues, NEBOSH / IOSH, or equivalent formal training would be desirable. Training will be made available. Conversant with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). A good level of English and Mathematics required. Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise workloads. Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints. Individuals who can demonstrate commitment and previous experience; but not meet all the required technical qualifications may be considered subject to client approval. Provide leadership, and that contractual commitments are met and exceeded. Ensuring business policies and processes are effectively communicated and implemented within the contract. Ensure contracts are staffed by fully competent teams, ensuring post holders are fully competent, and that effective succession planning arrangements are in place. Working with other Contract/Account Managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective teamworking, and support to colleagues. Development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth, and ensure that these are met and exceeded. Ensure appropriate control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met. Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts. Promoting and maintaining the core Values of CBRE Managed Services. Provision of leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support, where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward. Provide a learning environment, and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and are able to reach their full future potential. Review and support implementation of site-specific standard and emergency operating procedures The above is a guideline to the role and is not intended to be fully inclusive or exclusive of the duties required
A Senior Executive Assistant is required for a key role in a not-for-profit organisation. The successful candidate will provide top-level secretarial and business support, showcasing strong leadership skills. This role is based in Birmingham offering 1 day of hybrid working per-week. Client Details The organisation is a prestigious institution in Birmingham. With a large, dedicated workforce, it is committed to furthering knowledge and making a significant impact on a global scale. Description Manage and coordinate executive schedules Organise high-level meetings and events Act as a liaison between executives and staff Prepare detailed reports and presentations Handle confidential information with discretion Lead a team of administrative staff Oversee office operations and procedures Support the execution of strategic initiatives Profile A successful Senior Executive Assistant should have: Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at board level Excellent organisational skills Strong leadership abilities Exceptional communication skills Proficiency in MS Office and other office software Ability to manage confidential information Experience in the not-for-profit sector is advantageous Job Offer A competitive salary range of £45,000 to £61,000 per annum Generous 40 days annual leave per year Option to purchase up to 10 extra days of additional leave Excellent workplace pension schemes An inclusive and collaborative company culture
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
A Senior Executive Assistant is required for a key role in a not-for-profit organisation. The successful candidate will provide top-level secretarial and business support, showcasing strong leadership skills. This role is based in Birmingham offering 1 day of hybrid working per-week. Client Details The organisation is a prestigious institution in Birmingham. With a large, dedicated workforce, it is committed to furthering knowledge and making a significant impact on a global scale. Description Manage and coordinate executive schedules Organise high-level meetings and events Act as a liaison between executives and staff Prepare detailed reports and presentations Handle confidential information with discretion Lead a team of administrative staff Oversee office operations and procedures Support the execution of strategic initiatives Profile A successful Senior Executive Assistant should have: Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at board level Excellent organisational skills Strong leadership abilities Exceptional communication skills Proficiency in MS Office and other office software Ability to manage confidential information Experience in the not-for-profit sector is advantageous Job Offer A competitive salary range of £45,000 to £61,000 per annum Generous 40 days annual leave per year Option to purchase up to 10 extra days of additional leave Excellent workplace pension schemes An inclusive and collaborative company culture
Are you an experienced HRBP, ready to make yourself indispensable to an award winning "Manufacturer of The Year?" Situation Ford and Stanley Recruitment are partnered with a world class leader in the international market for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for railway systems, on their search for a HR BP. Opportunity A Generalist HR role, supporting the Head of HR & Support Services. This is an opportunity to join an international growing business, and develop within their HR function, being able to have a voice within their processes and policies and work hand in hand with stakeholders and senior management. Location Clarendon, Belfast (Hybrid, based at Clarendon a couple of days a week, with occasional travel to Birmingham, Scotland, Manchester) Key Responsibilities Support the Head of HR & Support Services in the preparation and implementation of the HR Plan to support the overall strategic aims and objectives of the business. Deliver against an agreed set of objectives and KPIs aligned to the organisation s strategy and objectives. Coach, support and provide expert guidance and training to assigned line Managers on the full range of HR activities (including policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, absence management, organisational redesign (including redundancy if appropriate), performance management, etc.), in order to provide a consistent and fair approach to people management and enable managers to deal with a wide range of employment issues. Ownership of all HR operational responsibilities across the employee lifecycle within a designated stakeholder group which includes, but is not limited to; recruitment and on-boarding of new starters, probationary period management, monthly payroll, appraisals, talent and succession planning, exit interviews / leaver process etc. Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure effective, fair and consistent management of colleagues throughout and ensure that the associated documents (including colleague handbook) are comprehensive and up to date. Partner and build strong relationships with management teams and stakeholders within a defined group to demonstrate business partnering in identifying solutions to meet a range of business requirements. Produce and deliver strong and fit for purpose internal and external communications as required to underpin delivery of the role, objectives and KPIs. Analyse and report monthly on all required HR data and metrics, sharing the information with stakeholders as required and making decisions to drive improvement. Support the periodic reporting requirements as required. Work with the Training & Competence manager to ensure deliverables relating to individual or collective training / learning & development needs are met, appropriate provisions are sourced and that all activities are accurately recorded. Work in consultation with the Head of HR & Support Services and the IT Manager to ensure that relevant HR Systems are managed / implemented as necessary. Manage the information held on the HR database(s) to ensure it is updated in a timely and accurate manner and complies with any legal requirements. Collaborate with HSQE colleagues on all Health & Safety matters in line with agreed Trade Union collective bargaining agreements and in line with appropriate legislation as well as matters relating to health & wellbeing, occupational health and medical referrals. Support the implementation of the HSQE strategy as produced by the HSQE manager. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the business (internal customers / stakeholders) including those relevant colleagues. Criteria CIPD Qualified to Level 5 (Preferably Level 7) is required A wide range of experience in supporting line managers through a range of ER disputes through coaching, training, upskilling as well as guiding them through the challenges. Up to date Employment law knowledge and the ability to translate this into policies, processes and training material which are aligned to the culture of an organisation. Previous experience of working with Trade Unions is essential negotiating on pay claims and working with the unions on a variety of aspects regarding employee welfare, terms & conditions, policies etc. IT skills; Adept at working with multiple systems, strong use of MS Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel and Teams. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
Are you an experienced HRBP, ready to make yourself indispensable to an award winning "Manufacturer of The Year?" Situation Ford and Stanley Recruitment are partnered with a world class leader in the international market for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for railway systems, on their search for a HR BP. Opportunity A Generalist HR role, supporting the Head of HR & Support Services. This is an opportunity to join an international growing business, and develop within their HR function, being able to have a voice within their processes and policies and work hand in hand with stakeholders and senior management. Location Clarendon, Belfast (Hybrid, based at Clarendon a couple of days a week, with occasional travel to Birmingham, Scotland, Manchester) Key Responsibilities Support the Head of HR & Support Services in the preparation and implementation of the HR Plan to support the overall strategic aims and objectives of the business. Deliver against an agreed set of objectives and KPIs aligned to the organisation s strategy and objectives. Coach, support and provide expert guidance and training to assigned line Managers on the full range of HR activities (including policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, absence management, organisational redesign (including redundancy if appropriate), performance management, etc.), in order to provide a consistent and fair approach to people management and enable managers to deal with a wide range of employment issues. Ownership of all HR operational responsibilities across the employee lifecycle within a designated stakeholder group which includes, but is not limited to; recruitment and on-boarding of new starters, probationary period management, monthly payroll, appraisals, talent and succession planning, exit interviews / leaver process etc. Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure effective, fair and consistent management of colleagues throughout and ensure that the associated documents (including colleague handbook) are comprehensive and up to date. Partner and build strong relationships with management teams and stakeholders within a defined group to demonstrate business partnering in identifying solutions to meet a range of business requirements. Produce and deliver strong and fit for purpose internal and external communications as required to underpin delivery of the role, objectives and KPIs. Analyse and report monthly on all required HR data and metrics, sharing the information with stakeholders as required and making decisions to drive improvement. Support the periodic reporting requirements as required. Work with the Training & Competence manager to ensure deliverables relating to individual or collective training / learning & development needs are met, appropriate provisions are sourced and that all activities are accurately recorded. Work in consultation with the Head of HR & Support Services and the IT Manager to ensure that relevant HR Systems are managed / implemented as necessary. Manage the information held on the HR database(s) to ensure it is updated in a timely and accurate manner and complies with any legal requirements. Collaborate with HSQE colleagues on all Health & Safety matters in line with agreed Trade Union collective bargaining agreements and in line with appropriate legislation as well as matters relating to health & wellbeing, occupational health and medical referrals. Support the implementation of the HSQE strategy as produced by the HSQE manager. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the business (internal customers / stakeholders) including those relevant colleagues. Criteria CIPD Qualified to Level 5 (Preferably Level 7) is required A wide range of experience in supporting line managers through a range of ER disputes through coaching, training, upskilling as well as guiding them through the challenges. Up to date Employment law knowledge and the ability to translate this into policies, processes and training material which are aligned to the culture of an organisation. Previous experience of working with Trade Unions is essential negotiating on pay claims and working with the unions on a variety of aspects regarding employee welfare, terms & conditions, policies etc. IT skills; Adept at working with multiple systems, strong use of MS Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel and Teams. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Office Manager Role You must be a highly efficient and professional Office Manager with a proven track record of achievements accomplished within this type of role. Now seeking a new career opportunity, you will be a part of many dynamic and exciting projects. This is a key senior position within the company where you will be directly supporting and communicating with the Director and the Senior Management team across the operation. We are a rapidly expanding and highly successful company within the FMCG sector. Established 20 years ago, the company has seen phenomenal growth and now employs around 80 staff. This opportunity will not only tap into your current Office Manager s knowledge and experience but will also help you enhance your capabilities further to reach your full potential. As Office Manager you will have sound judgement and strong communication skills, written, verbal, and problem-solving skills. You will have demonstrated that you are a leader with plenty of patience to deal with all aspects of your job. Meticulous attention to detail is essential and excellent organisational skills are a must. You will come on board and be an excellent team member who is motivated to make a difference and in return receive recognition and rewards. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the daily operations of the office. Supervise and provide training for office staff. Efficient and effective office processes and procedures. Scheduling appointments and managing calendars. Arranging internal and external meetings and events. Maintain office supplies inventory. Co-ordinating for all the departments. Holidays record keeping. Organising and maintaining company records. Liaise and assist with HR department and Recruitment processes. Adhere to GDPR guidelines. Learn and manage all administration tasks across the business. Personal Attributes & Experience: 3 years of work experience in an administrative/office management role. Professional appearance. Ability to be adaptable and flexible. Excellent administration skills. Excellent attention to detail. Use initiative and work autonomously. Proficient (Advanced level) in using various software suites (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Excellent organisational skills and multi-tasking abilities. Effective communication skills, written and verbal. Highly motivated and passionate about administration duties. Proven experience in office management or administrative roles. Have or be willing to take a DBS check. Qualifications: G.C.S.E English and Maths A-C Grade essential A-Levels standard Days & Times: Full time Monday - Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Salary £25,000 - £28,000 Benefits & Rewards: £250 quarterly bonus £1000 service bonus for 3 years 28 days of holidays including bank holidays Employee discounts on food products Free car park Pension
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Office Manager Role You must be a highly efficient and professional Office Manager with a proven track record of achievements accomplished within this type of role. Now seeking a new career opportunity, you will be a part of many dynamic and exciting projects. This is a key senior position within the company where you will be directly supporting and communicating with the Director and the Senior Management team across the operation. We are a rapidly expanding and highly successful company within the FMCG sector. Established 20 years ago, the company has seen phenomenal growth and now employs around 80 staff. This opportunity will not only tap into your current Office Manager s knowledge and experience but will also help you enhance your capabilities further to reach your full potential. As Office Manager you will have sound judgement and strong communication skills, written, verbal, and problem-solving skills. You will have demonstrated that you are a leader with plenty of patience to deal with all aspects of your job. Meticulous attention to detail is essential and excellent organisational skills are a must. You will come on board and be an excellent team member who is motivated to make a difference and in return receive recognition and rewards. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the daily operations of the office. Supervise and provide training for office staff. Efficient and effective office processes and procedures. Scheduling appointments and managing calendars. Arranging internal and external meetings and events. Maintain office supplies inventory. Co-ordinating for all the departments. Holidays record keeping. Organising and maintaining company records. Liaise and assist with HR department and Recruitment processes. Adhere to GDPR guidelines. Learn and manage all administration tasks across the business. Personal Attributes & Experience: 3 years of work experience in an administrative/office management role. Professional appearance. Ability to be adaptable and flexible. Excellent administration skills. Excellent attention to detail. Use initiative and work autonomously. Proficient (Advanced level) in using various software suites (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Excellent organisational skills and multi-tasking abilities. Effective communication skills, written and verbal. Highly motivated and passionate about administration duties. Proven experience in office management or administrative roles. Have or be willing to take a DBS check. Qualifications: G.C.S.E English and Maths A-C Grade essential A-Levels standard Days & Times: Full time Monday - Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Salary £25,000 - £28,000 Benefits & Rewards: £250 quarterly bonus £1000 service bonus for 3 years 28 days of holidays including bank holidays Employee discounts on food products Free car park Pension
Job Title: ESG Specialist Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 Location: Birmingham (2 days in the office per week) Full Time, Perm UNFORTUNATELY THE COMPANY DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP My client is a global leader within its field. My client is a leading international construction company and they're looking for an ESG Specialist to lead their ESG reporting requirements with industry best practices in terms of frameworks, data collection, and assurance. You will need to have 2+ years of experience creating and delivering ESG reports and assisting with ESG strategies and frameworks. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of external annual ESG reports. Oversee the annual ESG data collection process and ensure that data is timely and accurate. Work with auditors to ensure annual ESG reports. Annually review ESG criteria against GRI, TCFD, USA SEC and EU CSRD standards Identify, advise on, and implement new ESG reporting and disclosure practices. Maintain a current knowledge base of current and proposed legislation that could impact ESG reporting standards and practices. Work with business teams, Finance, IT, L&C, HR, and Corporate Managers to implement improvements for their ESG reporting. Ensure that key personnel across the company are aware of their responsibilities and accountabilities regarding ESG reporting providing training and support where needed. Requirements 2 + years within an ESG reporting role. Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field such as finance, business, sustainability, environmental studies, or a related discipline. Demonstrated proficiency in addressing ESG-related matters through previous interactions with companies. Outstanding analytical acumen. Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and community groups, to address ESG concerns. If you are passionate about ESG and looking for an exciting career challenge, I encourage you to apply. APPLY TODAY
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Job Title: ESG Specialist Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 Location: Birmingham (2 days in the office per week) Full Time, Perm UNFORTUNATELY THE COMPANY DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP My client is a global leader within its field. My client is a leading international construction company and they're looking for an ESG Specialist to lead their ESG reporting requirements with industry best practices in terms of frameworks, data collection, and assurance. You will need to have 2+ years of experience creating and delivering ESG reports and assisting with ESG strategies and frameworks. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of external annual ESG reports. Oversee the annual ESG data collection process and ensure that data is timely and accurate. Work with auditors to ensure annual ESG reports. Annually review ESG criteria against GRI, TCFD, USA SEC and EU CSRD standards Identify, advise on, and implement new ESG reporting and disclosure practices. Maintain a current knowledge base of current and proposed legislation that could impact ESG reporting standards and practices. Work with business teams, Finance, IT, L&C, HR, and Corporate Managers to implement improvements for their ESG reporting. Ensure that key personnel across the company are aware of their responsibilities and accountabilities regarding ESG reporting providing training and support where needed. Requirements 2 + years within an ESG reporting role. Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field such as finance, business, sustainability, environmental studies, or a related discipline. Demonstrated proficiency in addressing ESG-related matters through previous interactions with companies. Outstanding analytical acumen. Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and community groups, to address ESG concerns. If you are passionate about ESG and looking for an exciting career challenge, I encourage you to apply. APPLY TODAY
Who we are Securitas Technology is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimise businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services. The opportunity Due to the growth of the business and the development of our employees Securitas Technology have a new opportunity for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our expanding Finance team. To be a success in this role you must have solid Accounts Payable knowledge as well as experience of managing a leading a team We are looking for someone who is passionate to learn, with energy and drive to get things done. Come and join one of the leaders in Security on our journey as we continue to grow and grow your career with us. This is a hybrid position, and you will be based at the office in B6 7SS 2-3 days per week. The role Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller, as the Accounts Payable Supervisor you will be supervising a team of 5, ensuring the smooth running of the Accounts Payable department. This will be a hands-on position as well as managing the team and you will also undertake the responsibilities listed below: What you'll be doing Provision of timely, accurate and purposeful management information as required by the Regional Financial Controller. Accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable transactions and maintenance of the accounts payable ledger etc Accurate and timely processing of cash allocations & monitoring the levels of unapplied cash. Ensure AP Processing team are dealing with all queries in a timely manner. Ensuring the completion of cash applications duties. Processing payments on SAP and Band of America Ensuring all payments made are allocated Monthly balance sheet support pack with schedules and reconciliation's completed for AP any other balance sheet items. Month end closing procedures. Setup of new Vendors, liaising with the Procurement Manager for approval. Deal with supplier queries. Compliance and Control Review the accuracy of supplier standing information carried in SAP. Improve transactional efficiency, compliance/control and business insight. What you'll need Part or newly qualified ACCA. Experience of supervising/managing a team UK/ EU citizen or valid work permit. Experience of financial transaction processing. Excellent communication skills. The mindset to be adaptable, embrace change and respond positively. Initiative, with an enquiring mind and proactive. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet required deadlines. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Working towards accounting qualification. Working knowledge of SAP.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Who we are Securitas Technology is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimise businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services. The opportunity Due to the growth of the business and the development of our employees Securitas Technology have a new opportunity for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our expanding Finance team. To be a success in this role you must have solid Accounts Payable knowledge as well as experience of managing a leading a team We are looking for someone who is passionate to learn, with energy and drive to get things done. Come and join one of the leaders in Security on our journey as we continue to grow and grow your career with us. This is a hybrid position, and you will be based at the office in B6 7SS 2-3 days per week. The role Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller, as the Accounts Payable Supervisor you will be supervising a team of 5, ensuring the smooth running of the Accounts Payable department. This will be a hands-on position as well as managing the team and you will also undertake the responsibilities listed below: What you'll be doing Provision of timely, accurate and purposeful management information as required by the Regional Financial Controller. Accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable transactions and maintenance of the accounts payable ledger etc Accurate and timely processing of cash allocations & monitoring the levels of unapplied cash. Ensure AP Processing team are dealing with all queries in a timely manner. Ensuring the completion of cash applications duties. Processing payments on SAP and Band of America Ensuring all payments made are allocated Monthly balance sheet support pack with schedules and reconciliation's completed for AP any other balance sheet items. Month end closing procedures. Setup of new Vendors, liaising with the Procurement Manager for approval. Deal with supplier queries. Compliance and Control Review the accuracy of supplier standing information carried in SAP. Improve transactional efficiency, compliance/control and business insight. What you'll need Part or newly qualified ACCA. Experience of supervising/managing a team UK/ EU citizen or valid work permit. Experience of financial transaction processing. Excellent communication skills. The mindset to be adaptable, embrace change and respond positively. Initiative, with an enquiring mind and proactive. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet required deadlines. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Working towards accounting qualification. Working knowledge of SAP.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join a large IT services business based in the UK. This is a hybrid working role based in Birmingham. Client Details EA requirements to support the Chief People Officer. Effective, efficient, and professional support which will involve liaison with stakeholders across the company, customers and shareholders. Ability to manage multiple people, work to deadlines and maintain confidentiality are essential. Part of a team of EAs across the group. Description Key Responsibilities: Manage diary requests for Executive and potentially email traffic whilst maintaining the highest level of confidentiality; Screen enquiries and requests and redirecting as appropriate; Collate and distribute monthly business reports and presentations to the members of the Leadership team and Operational Boards, chasing up late submissions so that the pack is distributed in a timely manner; Liaise with the Leadership team and other staff regarding client queries/issues; Ability to escalate any customer enquiries to the correct member of the management team and identify urgent issues; Respond to emails corresponding on behalf of the Executive; Take Minutes/Actions of meetings when required; Undertaking background research for specific issues if required; Assisting in production of documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations; Generating expense claims for the management team and appropriately processing claims; Book travel, arrange Visas and put together travel packs incl itineraries, booking confirmations etc; Provide ad hoc support to other members of the management team as required; Organise or assist internal comms team with staff events such as Town Halls, All Staff Briefings etc; Ad hoc project work - when required. Occasional travel within UK may be required Profile Key Skills and Experience: Excellent organisational skills; Ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing; Undertaken additional project work. Be able to prioritise and manage workload appropriately balancing demands; Knowledge of Microsoft Office range of products including Outlook and Teams; Ability to pull together data in a consistent manner from different sources for reporting purposes; Be able to work effectively with minimal supervision; Support other EAs across the business when required as part of a team. Job Offer Hybrid working role Competitive day rate
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join a large IT services business based in the UK. This is a hybrid working role based in Birmingham. Client Details EA requirements to support the Chief People Officer. Effective, efficient, and professional support which will involve liaison with stakeholders across the company, customers and shareholders. Ability to manage multiple people, work to deadlines and maintain confidentiality are essential. Part of a team of EAs across the group. Description Key Responsibilities: Manage diary requests for Executive and potentially email traffic whilst maintaining the highest level of confidentiality; Screen enquiries and requests and redirecting as appropriate; Collate and distribute monthly business reports and presentations to the members of the Leadership team and Operational Boards, chasing up late submissions so that the pack is distributed in a timely manner; Liaise with the Leadership team and other staff regarding client queries/issues; Ability to escalate any customer enquiries to the correct member of the management team and identify urgent issues; Respond to emails corresponding on behalf of the Executive; Take Minutes/Actions of meetings when required; Undertaking background research for specific issues if required; Assisting in production of documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations; Generating expense claims for the management team and appropriately processing claims; Book travel, arrange Visas and put together travel packs incl itineraries, booking confirmations etc; Provide ad hoc support to other members of the management team as required; Organise or assist internal comms team with staff events such as Town Halls, All Staff Briefings etc; Ad hoc project work - when required. Occasional travel within UK may be required Profile Key Skills and Experience: Excellent organisational skills; Ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in writing; Undertaken additional project work. Be able to prioritise and manage workload appropriately balancing demands; Knowledge of Microsoft Office range of products including Outlook and Teams; Ability to pull together data in a consistent manner from different sources for reporting purposes; Be able to work effectively with minimal supervision; Support other EAs across the business when required as part of a team. Job Offer Hybrid working role Competitive day rate
Public House General Manager 30,000 Per Year Birmingham Are you passionate about hospitality and ready to lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional customer experiences? This Local Pub is seeking a dedicated and experienced General Manager. Located in the heart of Birmingham, this local pub has been a beloved gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. With our wide selection of beers, delicious pub food and live entertainment, we provide a welcoming environment for people to relax and unwind. As the General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the pub's operations, including staff management, customer service, financial performance, and maintaining a high standard of quality. Key Responsibilities: " Lead and motivate a team of servers, and kitchen staff to provide outstanding service. " Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and maximise profitability. " Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and safety throughout the pub. " Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth. " Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and the local community to enhance the pub's reputation and attract new business. " Monitor inventory levels and manage purchasing to ensure adequate stock. " Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll, and reporting. Qualifications: " Previous experience in a managerial role within the hospitality industry. " Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team. " Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. " Proven track record of driving sales and achieving business goals. " Knowledge of food and beverage operations, including inventory management and cost control. " Understanding of relevant health and safety regulations. " Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Benefits: " Competitive salary. " Discounts on food and drink. " Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and employee well-being. If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career we want to hear from you! Please contact Jodie Pertemps.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Public House General Manager 30,000 Per Year Birmingham Are you passionate about hospitality and ready to lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional customer experiences? This Local Pub is seeking a dedicated and experienced General Manager. Located in the heart of Birmingham, this local pub has been a beloved gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. With our wide selection of beers, delicious pub food and live entertainment, we provide a welcoming environment for people to relax and unwind. As the General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the pub's operations, including staff management, customer service, financial performance, and maintaining a high standard of quality. Key Responsibilities: " Lead and motivate a team of servers, and kitchen staff to provide outstanding service. " Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and maximise profitability. " Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and safety throughout the pub. " Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth. " Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and the local community to enhance the pub's reputation and attract new business. " Monitor inventory levels and manage purchasing to ensure adequate stock. " Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll, and reporting. Qualifications: " Previous experience in a managerial role within the hospitality industry. " Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team. " Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. " Proven track record of driving sales and achieving business goals. " Knowledge of food and beverage operations, including inventory management and cost control. " Understanding of relevant health and safety regulations. " Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Benefits: " Competitive salary. " Discounts on food and drink. " Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and employee well-being. If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career we want to hear from you! Please contact Jodie Pertemps.
About Our Client The organisation has embarked on a major programme of transformation, to ensure we are building a digital-first organisation that is fit for the future. We are reforming how we work across the whole organisation, looking holistically at everything from our structure and technology to people and processes. We are focusing on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of how we do things, as well as the experience of working here, to make the organisation a high-performing organisation and a great place to work. The Transformation Office is accountable for prioritising, driving and overseeing all critical projects and corporate-level change initiatives across the organisation. It manages a critical project portfolio which, together with other identified strategic change projects, will deliver transformation for the organisation and guarantee the long-term future of the organisation. We are recruiting for a Head of Change who is hands-on , to design and deliver a change management philosophy, approach and plan that analyses the change context and ensures an effective transition from the current to the future state. This includes building a change management capability and delivering change activity to support the organisation's future strategy. Through the application of business change techniques, they will work with the programme and business, to identify how the change impacts on the business, and ensure sufficient engagement to change ways of working and realise sustainable business benefits. This role influences the success of significant transformation programmes with far-reaching impacts - mitigating substantial risk and leveraging opportunities for benefits. This is a twelve-month fixed-term contract role with a likely extension, based in either Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or London with regular travel to London. Job Description Works closely with the programme and the business to ensure there is a compelling vision, with clearly defined benefits. Engages senior stakeholders to understand change impacts and business readiness to adopt planned changes and realise benefits. Leads strategic planning, and implementation of change activities and resolves escalated issues. Works on their initiative to organise and plan a demanding workload, and sensitively manages conflicting priorities. Leads all aspects of change including resources and delivery. Responsible for direction of ad-hoc teams - including objective-setting, monitoring quality and progress. Role models good practice change management, capabilities behaviours and help the organisation to continually enhance a change management approach Vision and Direction Ensure there is a defined and agreed vision, a clear picture of the future state, a fit-for-purpose Target Operating Model (TOM), and that the changing environment is understood. Make sure the required costs and benefits are evaluated, investment for change is secured and effective change leadership is in place. Design (Shape) Oversee and gain senior stakeholder buy-in for the design and planning of the change management (CM) interventions required to successfully embed the change. Change impact assessment against the intended TOM/blueprint completion. Stakeholder identification and mapping, and communications planning e.g. core programme messages linked to benefits. Develop the CM strategy and identify requirements, roles and responsibilities, and oversee recruitment of the change team. Unblock issues Planning and Risk Management In line with the programme, identify the change budget and change interventions and prepare for the delivery of the change - ensuring benefits and people focus throughout and bringing stakeholders along. Scope and agree on the change management budget and be responsible for the monitoring, spend, and control of this budget. Lead and oversee the implementation of key plans and monitor progress against success criteria. Plans may include change management, engagement, communications and benefits plans, benefits profiles and training plans. Deliver learning and development requirements e.g. needs-based analysis, learning/training plans and materials. Lead and manage stakeholder engagement and communications, set up advocacy and ensure 'change agents' are mobilised. Implementation Ensure the business is ready to accept change, utilise new capabilities, ensure successful delivery and embed change into the business. Ensure ongoing stakeholder management, and support communication initiatives and leaders to role-model change, and address any barriers or resistance. Lead development and delivery of relevant assessments, plans, processes and materials to enable the change i.e. business readiness assessment, change sustainability plans, new processes, training, benefits realisation plans and tracking. Handover Enable the smooth handover of plans and capability, support the transition into business as usual (BAU) and move towards continuous improvement. May include implementing sustainability plans, monitoring adoption, reporting on change effectiveness and measuring, analysing and responding to performance metrics. Oversee lessons learned/after-action reviews relating to change effectiveness, and celebrate success. Additional responsibilities Provides leadership for the change management profession at the organisation - inspiring others and applying specialist knowledge and experience to grow change management maturity. Is an ambassador for change management and advocate for good practice internally and externally, helping to promote the organisation and develop positive relationships with external organisations. May take a lead in the management of change management resources that are deployed onto programmes or within a business function. The Successful Applicant Essential Criteria: Experience leading the initiation, management and implementation of change via large-scale transformation change programmes. Where a completer finisher is key for this role and is hands-on. Strong demonstrable understanding and approach to benefits management - from strategy to realisation. In-depth working knowledge of the principles and concepts that underpin change management and ability to advise with authority senior stakeholders on a 'good practice approach' to business change. Experience in stakeholder management on complex/sensitive programmes and at senior executive levels. Credibility and impact with senior leaders; adept at using influence and persuasion to gain buy-in to enable change to happen through others. Experience in facilitating and monitoring change; able to deal with complexity and ambiguity in a pressured environment; can adapt to changes in business focus. Able to define and structure complex problems, evaluate new concepts and ideas, and identify sound recommendations and solutions. Strong interpersonal and communication (including presentation) skills and a proven ability to develop, maintain and enhance relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts. Strong people management, decision-making and organisational skills, and a high awareness of the project/ programme context and discipline. Fully proficient at planning, risk and dependency management. Able to identify both the overt and covert organisation culture and its influence on the change. Desirable Criteria: Has led change for or managed multiple change programmes, each of significant length and significant impact across multiple business areas. Experience facilitating change for programmes requiring TUPE and employment issues. An appreciation of changing technology and working practices across the broadcasting industry. Relevant qualifications including one or more of Change Management Institute ACMF (Accredited Change Manager Master); APMG - Change Management Practitioner; Prosci ADKAR Model or equivalent. What's on Offer This is a 12 month fixed term contract (with likely extension) The salary will be between £100,000 - £115,000 with the following benefits: 26 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. Hybrid working (3 days in the office) The role can be based in London, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham or Cardiff with regular travel to London.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
About Our Client The organisation has embarked on a major programme of transformation, to ensure we are building a digital-first organisation that is fit for the future. We are reforming how we work across the whole organisation, looking holistically at everything from our structure and technology to people and processes. We are focusing on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of how we do things, as well as the experience of working here, to make the organisation a high-performing organisation and a great place to work. The Transformation Office is accountable for prioritising, driving and overseeing all critical projects and corporate-level change initiatives across the organisation. It manages a critical project portfolio which, together with other identified strategic change projects, will deliver transformation for the organisation and guarantee the long-term future of the organisation. We are recruiting for a Head of Change who is hands-on , to design and deliver a change management philosophy, approach and plan that analyses the change context and ensures an effective transition from the current to the future state. This includes building a change management capability and delivering change activity to support the organisation's future strategy. Through the application of business change techniques, they will work with the programme and business, to identify how the change impacts on the business, and ensure sufficient engagement to change ways of working and realise sustainable business benefits. This role influences the success of significant transformation programmes with far-reaching impacts - mitigating substantial risk and leveraging opportunities for benefits. This is a twelve-month fixed-term contract role with a likely extension, based in either Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or London with regular travel to London. Job Description Works closely with the programme and the business to ensure there is a compelling vision, with clearly defined benefits. Engages senior stakeholders to understand change impacts and business readiness to adopt planned changes and realise benefits. Leads strategic planning, and implementation of change activities and resolves escalated issues. Works on their initiative to organise and plan a demanding workload, and sensitively manages conflicting priorities. Leads all aspects of change including resources and delivery. Responsible for direction of ad-hoc teams - including objective-setting, monitoring quality and progress. Role models good practice change management, capabilities behaviours and help the organisation to continually enhance a change management approach Vision and Direction Ensure there is a defined and agreed vision, a clear picture of the future state, a fit-for-purpose Target Operating Model (TOM), and that the changing environment is understood. Make sure the required costs and benefits are evaluated, investment for change is secured and effective change leadership is in place. Design (Shape) Oversee and gain senior stakeholder buy-in for the design and planning of the change management (CM) interventions required to successfully embed the change. Change impact assessment against the intended TOM/blueprint completion. Stakeholder identification and mapping, and communications planning e.g. core programme messages linked to benefits. Develop the CM strategy and identify requirements, roles and responsibilities, and oversee recruitment of the change team. Unblock issues Planning and Risk Management In line with the programme, identify the change budget and change interventions and prepare for the delivery of the change - ensuring benefits and people focus throughout and bringing stakeholders along. Scope and agree on the change management budget and be responsible for the monitoring, spend, and control of this budget. Lead and oversee the implementation of key plans and monitor progress against success criteria. Plans may include change management, engagement, communications and benefits plans, benefits profiles and training plans. Deliver learning and development requirements e.g. needs-based analysis, learning/training plans and materials. Lead and manage stakeholder engagement and communications, set up advocacy and ensure 'change agents' are mobilised. Implementation Ensure the business is ready to accept change, utilise new capabilities, ensure successful delivery and embed change into the business. Ensure ongoing stakeholder management, and support communication initiatives and leaders to role-model change, and address any barriers or resistance. Lead development and delivery of relevant assessments, plans, processes and materials to enable the change i.e. business readiness assessment, change sustainability plans, new processes, training, benefits realisation plans and tracking. Handover Enable the smooth handover of plans and capability, support the transition into business as usual (BAU) and move towards continuous improvement. May include implementing sustainability plans, monitoring adoption, reporting on change effectiveness and measuring, analysing and responding to performance metrics. Oversee lessons learned/after-action reviews relating to change effectiveness, and celebrate success. Additional responsibilities Provides leadership for the change management profession at the organisation - inspiring others and applying specialist knowledge and experience to grow change management maturity. Is an ambassador for change management and advocate for good practice internally and externally, helping to promote the organisation and develop positive relationships with external organisations. May take a lead in the management of change management resources that are deployed onto programmes or within a business function. The Successful Applicant Essential Criteria: Experience leading the initiation, management and implementation of change via large-scale transformation change programmes. Where a completer finisher is key for this role and is hands-on. Strong demonstrable understanding and approach to benefits management - from strategy to realisation. In-depth working knowledge of the principles and concepts that underpin change management and ability to advise with authority senior stakeholders on a 'good practice approach' to business change. Experience in stakeholder management on complex/sensitive programmes and at senior executive levels. Credibility and impact with senior leaders; adept at using influence and persuasion to gain buy-in to enable change to happen through others. Experience in facilitating and monitoring change; able to deal with complexity and ambiguity in a pressured environment; can adapt to changes in business focus. Able to define and structure complex problems, evaluate new concepts and ideas, and identify sound recommendations and solutions. Strong interpersonal and communication (including presentation) skills and a proven ability to develop, maintain and enhance relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts. Strong people management, decision-making and organisational skills, and a high awareness of the project/ programme context and discipline. Fully proficient at planning, risk and dependency management. Able to identify both the overt and covert organisation culture and its influence on the change. Desirable Criteria: Has led change for or managed multiple change programmes, each of significant length and significant impact across multiple business areas. Experience facilitating change for programmes requiring TUPE and employment issues. An appreciation of changing technology and working practices across the broadcasting industry. Relevant qualifications including one or more of Change Management Institute ACMF (Accredited Change Manager Master); APMG - Change Management Practitioner; Prosci ADKAR Model or equivalent. What's on Offer This is a 12 month fixed term contract (with likely extension) The salary will be between £100,000 - £115,000 with the following benefits: 26 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. Hybrid working (3 days in the office) The role can be based in London, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham or Cardiff with regular travel to London.
Place of work: Any SMF office (Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle). We operate a hybrid model of work, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. Some travel, to other SMF offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected. Contract and hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to part-time, compressed hours or other flexible working arrangements. Permanent contract. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be given. Benefits: 25 days holiday per year pro rata, plus bank holidays. 5% Employer contribution to pension following successful probation period, in line with auto-enrolment pension requirements. Reports to: Chief Executive Management responsibility: Currently managing a team of 9 with 3 direct reports Salary Band: £56,000 - £59,000 plus £2,200 London weighting if applicable Closing Date: 09:00am on Monday 8th April 2024. About the Social Mobility Foundation The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a national charity that aims to make a practical difference in social mobility. We want young people from all backgrounds to have fair access to high quality education, career opportunities and progression. Our vision is a society where talent from all backgrounds is nurtured, harnessed and rewarded. We unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities with and for ambitious young people who face structural barriers in education and work because of their socioeconomic background (where they grew up, went to school or the occupation of their parents or guardians). We do this by: Directly supporting young people; we nurture the knowledge, confidence and networks of high-achieving young people through our programmes. Influencing employers; we influence employers to ensure people with potential can get in and get on in professional life. Advocating for social mobility; we campaign on structural social mobility issues and amplify the voices of young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. About the role The SMF has just agreed a new three-year strategy with bold ambitions to develop our programmes to have more impact on more young people, and to increase our influence on the systemic barriers to social mobility. As our Head of Partnerships & Income Development you will own the development and delivery of our income generation strategy so that we can build the partnerships and secure the resources we need to meet these ambitions. You will primarily be accountable for overseeing and developing our impressive portfolio of corporate funding relationships and partnerships, through which we deliver on our strategic priorities and generate most of our income - currently £3m annually. You will also lead the development of our other income streams including trusts and foundations, events, earned income, and pro bono partnerships. As a valued member of the senior management team, you will work closely with the board, Chief Executive and senior leadership colleagues to shape and deliver our strategy and business plan and develop our charity and our people. Commercially minded and experienced at building and stewarding strong, mutually beneficial partnerships, the successful candidate will be an inspiring leader who can empower their team to be creative, proactive and tenacious and leverage our networks of support. You will be passionate about providing access and opportunity for young people across the UK, capable of working at the very highest level, and excited by the personal professional growth this role and the organisation could offer you. Person Specification Essential skills and experience Experience in securing strategic funding partnerships, including scoping opportunities and prospects, setting targets and building a pipeline, shaping compelling offers and proposals, pitching for new business, and building long term relationships Experience in managing a significant funding portfolio, stewarding and developing corporate partnerships and other funding relationships, ensuring effective account management and maximising opportunities for growth Confident in representing the SMF externally and engaging with different stakeholders Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills Excellent communication skills, able to write and present compelling cases for support and create fundraising and marketing assets Effective planning and organisational skills with experience of managing and monitoring multiple projects Excellent numeracy skills, able to manage budgets, set and monitor team and individual income targets and KPIs, and present data clearly and concisely Able to motivate, develop and inspire a team of high performing staff with a willingness to build capability and ensure that high standards of performance and behaviours are maintained Thinks and works collaboratively across the organisation, including as a key member of the senior management team Committed to the aims of the Social Mobility Foundation Desirable skills and experience Experience of raising income from trusts and foundations, and/or major donors and individuals Experience of developing new products and services and shaping a commercial offer Understanding of employee volunteering programmes and volunteer recruitment Experience of working with young people Able to harness Salesforce CRM as a tool for partnership and income development Main responsibilities Responsible for creating and implementing a robust income generation strategy to support and enable the achievement of the SMF's strategic ambitions, setting targets, monitoring and reporting on income performance and supporting accurate forecasts and projections Work collaboratively with SMT colleagues and across the charity to identify funding and partnership needs and opportunities, shape compelling cases for support and align our income generation strategy and offer to funders with our mission, targets and priorities Responsible for overseeing and stewarding SMF's portfolio of corporate partnerships, setting and reporting on income targets, maximising existing partnerships and taking lead responsibility for stewardship of flagship relationships Responsible for developing a robust new business pipeline, setting targets, developing our offer and securing new partnerships (corporates, trusts and foundations and events). Responsible for developing the potential of other income streams including individual giving and philanthropy Lead a culture of excellent relationship management across the SMF and ensure the right resources, systems and skills are in place across the charity and for all staff that interact or hold relationships with partners Work collaboratively with the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns to grow earned income through the Social Mobility Employer Index and develop related products and services for employers Oversee the development of and delivery of our volunteering offer including our award-winning student mentoring service, ensuringwe build mutually beneficial volunteering partnerships Represent the SMF externally with funders, partners and other stakeholders, seeking opportunities to increase the organisation's network and build our influence and reputation as an effective charity partner Manage, motivate and develop the team, setting team and individual goals and evaluating performance, coaching and motivating staff and supporting professional development and staff wellbeing Lead across the organisation, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture and modelling leadership behaviours Work with the CEO and fellow members of the SMT to shape the SMF's strategic priorities, set the annual business plan and key projects, and monitor delivery and performance How to Apply Interested candidates should apply to our application portal Breathe by submitting the following information by 09:00am, on Monday 8th April 2024. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience and skills. Please ensure a contact number is included. A short statement answering the question: 'Tell us about a significant funding partnership which you were instrumental in securing or growing. How did you identify the opportunity, what skills did you use to secure it, and what were the outcomes and benefits?' (800 words maximum) Please note that generic applications, AI generated applications, and CV's will not be considered.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Place of work: Any SMF office (Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle). We operate a hybrid model of work, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. Some travel, to other SMF offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected. Contract and hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to part-time, compressed hours or other flexible working arrangements. Permanent contract. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be given. Benefits: 25 days holiday per year pro rata, plus bank holidays. 5% Employer contribution to pension following successful probation period, in line with auto-enrolment pension requirements. Reports to: Chief Executive Management responsibility: Currently managing a team of 9 with 3 direct reports Salary Band: £56,000 - £59,000 plus £2,200 London weighting if applicable Closing Date: 09:00am on Monday 8th April 2024. About the Social Mobility Foundation The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a national charity that aims to make a practical difference in social mobility. We want young people from all backgrounds to have fair access to high quality education, career opportunities and progression. Our vision is a society where talent from all backgrounds is nurtured, harnessed and rewarded. We unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities with and for ambitious young people who face structural barriers in education and work because of their socioeconomic background (where they grew up, went to school or the occupation of their parents or guardians). We do this by: Directly supporting young people; we nurture the knowledge, confidence and networks of high-achieving young people through our programmes. Influencing employers; we influence employers to ensure people with potential can get in and get on in professional life. Advocating for social mobility; we campaign on structural social mobility issues and amplify the voices of young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. About the role The SMF has just agreed a new three-year strategy with bold ambitions to develop our programmes to have more impact on more young people, and to increase our influence on the systemic barriers to social mobility. As our Head of Partnerships & Income Development you will own the development and delivery of our income generation strategy so that we can build the partnerships and secure the resources we need to meet these ambitions. You will primarily be accountable for overseeing and developing our impressive portfolio of corporate funding relationships and partnerships, through which we deliver on our strategic priorities and generate most of our income - currently £3m annually. You will also lead the development of our other income streams including trusts and foundations, events, earned income, and pro bono partnerships. As a valued member of the senior management team, you will work closely with the board, Chief Executive and senior leadership colleagues to shape and deliver our strategy and business plan and develop our charity and our people. Commercially minded and experienced at building and stewarding strong, mutually beneficial partnerships, the successful candidate will be an inspiring leader who can empower their team to be creative, proactive and tenacious and leverage our networks of support. You will be passionate about providing access and opportunity for young people across the UK, capable of working at the very highest level, and excited by the personal professional growth this role and the organisation could offer you. Person Specification Essential skills and experience Experience in securing strategic funding partnerships, including scoping opportunities and prospects, setting targets and building a pipeline, shaping compelling offers and proposals, pitching for new business, and building long term relationships Experience in managing a significant funding portfolio, stewarding and developing corporate partnerships and other funding relationships, ensuring effective account management and maximising opportunities for growth Confident in representing the SMF externally and engaging with different stakeholders Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills Excellent communication skills, able to write and present compelling cases for support and create fundraising and marketing assets Effective planning and organisational skills with experience of managing and monitoring multiple projects Excellent numeracy skills, able to manage budgets, set and monitor team and individual income targets and KPIs, and present data clearly and concisely Able to motivate, develop and inspire a team of high performing staff with a willingness to build capability and ensure that high standards of performance and behaviours are maintained Thinks and works collaboratively across the organisation, including as a key member of the senior management team Committed to the aims of the Social Mobility Foundation Desirable skills and experience Experience of raising income from trusts and foundations, and/or major donors and individuals Experience of developing new products and services and shaping a commercial offer Understanding of employee volunteering programmes and volunteer recruitment Experience of working with young people Able to harness Salesforce CRM as a tool for partnership and income development Main responsibilities Responsible for creating and implementing a robust income generation strategy to support and enable the achievement of the SMF's strategic ambitions, setting targets, monitoring and reporting on income performance and supporting accurate forecasts and projections Work collaboratively with SMT colleagues and across the charity to identify funding and partnership needs and opportunities, shape compelling cases for support and align our income generation strategy and offer to funders with our mission, targets and priorities Responsible for overseeing and stewarding SMF's portfolio of corporate partnerships, setting and reporting on income targets, maximising existing partnerships and taking lead responsibility for stewardship of flagship relationships Responsible for developing a robust new business pipeline, setting targets, developing our offer and securing new partnerships (corporates, trusts and foundations and events). Responsible for developing the potential of other income streams including individual giving and philanthropy Lead a culture of excellent relationship management across the SMF and ensure the right resources, systems and skills are in place across the charity and for all staff that interact or hold relationships with partners Work collaboratively with the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns to grow earned income through the Social Mobility Employer Index and develop related products and services for employers Oversee the development of and delivery of our volunteering offer including our award-winning student mentoring service, ensuringwe build mutually beneficial volunteering partnerships Represent the SMF externally with funders, partners and other stakeholders, seeking opportunities to increase the organisation's network and build our influence and reputation as an effective charity partner Manage, motivate and develop the team, setting team and individual goals and evaluating performance, coaching and motivating staff and supporting professional development and staff wellbeing Lead across the organisation, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture and modelling leadership behaviours Work with the CEO and fellow members of the SMT to shape the SMF's strategic priorities, set the annual business plan and key projects, and monitor delivery and performance How to Apply Interested candidates should apply to our application portal Breathe by submitting the following information by 09:00am, on Monday 8th April 2024. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience and skills. Please ensure a contact number is included. A short statement answering the question: 'Tell us about a significant funding partnership which you were instrumental in securing or growing. How did you identify the opportunity, what skills did you use to secure it, and what were the outcomes and benefits?' (800 words maximum) Please note that generic applications, AI generated applications, and CV's will not be considered.