Introduction Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group's global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security. In the UK we bring together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide our customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Our mission is to help our customers to keep people and society safe. Our Saab UK business is going through a period of rapid growth, this means that we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK Ltd combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Across the country we have seven principle sites which focus on software engineering, underwater robotics, training services and radars. Globally we number over 22,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and we reinvest a high proportion of our earnings in internal research and development. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge - to make the world a safer place. Saab is a company with opportunities, a company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility as well as good opportunities for advancing in your career. Additionally, Saab is a company that respects each person's needs for a rewarding life beyond work. Job Purpose: The Strategic Buyer plays a crucial role in guiding the company in sourcing products that align with strategic goals and objectives. They will build a deep understanding of specific commodity groups and will provide recommendations on best practices for supply chain management. Working closely with various departments such as Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing, the Strategic Buyer will ensure a timely and efficient flow of materials to support projects and manufacturing schedules. Responsibilities include identifying preferred suppliers, submitting RFQs, analysing bids, and placing purchase orders within budget constraints. This position is a key member of the Strategic Purchasing team. Job Specific accountabilities and responsibilities: Act as the Strategic Purchasing representative for project teams, working as an integral part of project work groups from the initial stages of development, to guide and support Project/Engineering decisions commercially. Identify purchasing requirements and highlight supply risks. Work closely with Engineering and Project Management to identify supplier risks and manage mitigating actions to ensure commercially viable continuity of supply throughout the project and product life cycle. Maintain the programme BoMs with purchasing information to ensure all parts are dealt with in a timely manner; drive in conjunction with engineering the drawing release process with dates to maintain project timings Work with the programme team (Engineering, Quality) to communicate & improve, as required, delivery dates for project phases. Identify potential new suppliers and head up commercial activities throughout the supplier selection process. Strong supplier relationship management, developing a competent network of capable suppliers and partners to support a dynamic, agile and lean environment Negotiate contractual terms with suppliers as required; support the implementation of Long Term Agreements (LTA) for strategic commodity groups Oversee the activities required to formally hand over the day to day management of suppliers to the Manufacturing organisation in line with business processes. Identify Supplier cost savings including VA (Value Added) & VE (Value Engineering) initiatives Support the ongoing development of the supply chain strategy. Support other members of the Strategic Purchasing team when required. Required Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; A critical thinker and problem solver; Reliable & Flexible in their approach; Procurement experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer preferably within a Supply Chain function; Proven ability to self-manage & deliver on time to budget; Experienced in managing, interpreting and analysing purchasing data with good PC skills. Confident with use of MRP systems and Microsoft office (Excel & PowerPoint); Confident and professional manner in dealing with suppliers and internal customers; CIPS qualified or part qualified an advantage Ability to Travel - UK General accountabilities and responsibilities: To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the management team or authorized representative. To ensure that the working area is a clean and safe environment in compliance with our Health and Safety policies and to report any potential Health and Safety hazards or violations to your supervisor/ line manager or directly to the QHSE manager.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group's global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security. In the UK we bring together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide our customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Our mission is to help our customers to keep people and society safe. Our Saab UK business is going through a period of rapid growth, this means that we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK Ltd combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Across the country we have seven principle sites which focus on software engineering, underwater robotics, training services and radars. Globally we number over 22,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and we reinvest a high proportion of our earnings in internal research and development. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge - to make the world a safer place. Saab is a company with opportunities, a company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility as well as good opportunities for advancing in your career. Additionally, Saab is a company that respects each person's needs for a rewarding life beyond work. Job Purpose: The Strategic Buyer plays a crucial role in guiding the company in sourcing products that align with strategic goals and objectives. They will build a deep understanding of specific commodity groups and will provide recommendations on best practices for supply chain management. Working closely with various departments such as Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing, the Strategic Buyer will ensure a timely and efficient flow of materials to support projects and manufacturing schedules. Responsibilities include identifying preferred suppliers, submitting RFQs, analysing bids, and placing purchase orders within budget constraints. This position is a key member of the Strategic Purchasing team. Job Specific accountabilities and responsibilities: Act as the Strategic Purchasing representative for project teams, working as an integral part of project work groups from the initial stages of development, to guide and support Project/Engineering decisions commercially. Identify purchasing requirements and highlight supply risks. Work closely with Engineering and Project Management to identify supplier risks and manage mitigating actions to ensure commercially viable continuity of supply throughout the project and product life cycle. Maintain the programme BoMs with purchasing information to ensure all parts are dealt with in a timely manner; drive in conjunction with engineering the drawing release process with dates to maintain project timings Work with the programme team (Engineering, Quality) to communicate & improve, as required, delivery dates for project phases. Identify potential new suppliers and head up commercial activities throughout the supplier selection process. Strong supplier relationship management, developing a competent network of capable suppliers and partners to support a dynamic, agile and lean environment Negotiate contractual terms with suppliers as required; support the implementation of Long Term Agreements (LTA) for strategic commodity groups Oversee the activities required to formally hand over the day to day management of suppliers to the Manufacturing organisation in line with business processes. Identify Supplier cost savings including VA (Value Added) & VE (Value Engineering) initiatives Support the ongoing development of the supply chain strategy. Support other members of the Strategic Purchasing team when required. Required Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; A critical thinker and problem solver; Reliable & Flexible in their approach; Procurement experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer preferably within a Supply Chain function; Proven ability to self-manage & deliver on time to budget; Experienced in managing, interpreting and analysing purchasing data with good PC skills. Confident with use of MRP systems and Microsoft office (Excel & PowerPoint); Confident and professional manner in dealing with suppliers and internal customers; CIPS qualified or part qualified an advantage Ability to Travel - UK General accountabilities and responsibilities: To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the management team or authorized representative. To ensure that the working area is a clean and safe environment in compliance with our Health and Safety policies and to report any potential Health and Safety hazards or violations to your supervisor/ line manager or directly to the QHSE manager.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER My client is a growing consultancy in the digital transformation sector, serving clients in defence, government, and security industries. Their current focus is on leveraging advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence to manage complex information programs efficiently. Position Overview: They are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to facilitate the expansion of their business development activities. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing bids, overseeing financial and staffing aspects, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Responsibilities : Identify and track new business opportunities through various channels. Assist in the development and submission of proposals. Coordinate with internal teams, associates, and partners to ensure smooth project setup. Support the establishment of new business processes. Conduct market analysis and competitor assessments. Develop marketing materials and presentations for client engagements. Administer business campaigns. Qualifications : Minimum 2 years of experience in defence or government-related business. Proficiency in MS Office applications. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Commercial awareness and ability to work under pressure. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, or Business Administration desirable Benefits: 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Competitive salary based on experience. WFH and Hybrid Options Bonus Scheme Work Phone and Computer Private Healthcare Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK's fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies. People. Technology. Connected. Connexa Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER My client is a growing consultancy in the digital transformation sector, serving clients in defence, government, and security industries. Their current focus is on leveraging advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence to manage complex information programs efficiently. Position Overview: They are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to facilitate the expansion of their business development activities. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing bids, overseeing financial and staffing aspects, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Responsibilities : Identify and track new business opportunities through various channels. Assist in the development and submission of proposals. Coordinate with internal teams, associates, and partners to ensure smooth project setup. Support the establishment of new business processes. Conduct market analysis and competitor assessments. Develop marketing materials and presentations for client engagements. Administer business campaigns. Qualifications : Minimum 2 years of experience in defence or government-related business. Proficiency in MS Office applications. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Commercial awareness and ability to work under pressure. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, or Business Administration desirable Benefits: 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Competitive salary based on experience. WFH and Hybrid Options Bonus Scheme Work Phone and Computer Private Healthcare Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK's fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies. People. Technology. Connected. Connexa Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a Project Support Officer . Location: Ashchurch Type: permanent, Monday - Friday, office based Salary: up to £34k Requirements: Please note that this position is subject to enhanced national security vetting. The successful candidate must be a sole UK national . You will be responsible for supporting projects on Naval Assets such as submarines or vessels. It will also be supporting technology and engineering development projects on those applications. Your main duties will consist of: Work as a key member of the Project Management Office (PMO) providing end-to-end delivery of all contract tasking and projects, you ll report to a Senior Project Manager. Produce and maintain high-quality project documentation such as project schedules, risk registers, action logs, change requests, health and safety documentation, Gate packs and handover documentation. Support with requirements capture, technical and commercial solutions and the generation of pricing models and proposal documentation. Provide regular management information reporting to customers and seniors. Essential experience of the Project Support Officer: Experience in managing a portfolio of work packages or projects with competing demands and deadlines. Good financial skills to ensure a high level of profitability on projects.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a Project Support Officer . Location: Ashchurch Type: permanent, Monday - Friday, office based Salary: up to £34k Requirements: Please note that this position is subject to enhanced national security vetting. The successful candidate must be a sole UK national . You will be responsible for supporting projects on Naval Assets such as submarines or vessels. It will also be supporting technology and engineering development projects on those applications. Your main duties will consist of: Work as a key member of the Project Management Office (PMO) providing end-to-end delivery of all contract tasking and projects, you ll report to a Senior Project Manager. Produce and maintain high-quality project documentation such as project schedules, risk registers, action logs, change requests, health and safety documentation, Gate packs and handover documentation. Support with requirements capture, technical and commercial solutions and the generation of pricing models and proposal documentation. Provide regular management information reporting to customers and seniors. Essential experience of the Project Support Officer: Experience in managing a portfolio of work packages or projects with competing demands and deadlines. Good financial skills to ensure a high level of profitability on projects.
Business Unit: Group Finance, Stress Testing Salary range: circa £65,000 - £75,000 DOE+ red-hot benefits Location: Remote, UK Flexible Contract type : Permanent Live for the weekday. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The Data Delivery Consolidation team (DDC) are responsible for the preparation, review / challenge and submission of a range of the Stress Testing Data Framework (STDF) templates and Basis of Preparation documents. This includes the ownership of Net Interest Income and Credit Risk actuals templates, and oversight of other templates (for Actuals and Projections) that are prepared and submitted by SMEs across the bank under the guidance of the DDC team. The team are the guardians of the quality of the submission - responsible for the mandatory reconciliation and validation process and ensuring that our additional controls are successfully executed and can be evidenced to Risk/Audit and senior governance. We're also the first point of contact for the PRA for STDF data queries and are responsible for setting out and tracking timetables for stress test execution and delivery, running regular working groups, and acting as a central point of contact for questions on interpretations/ instructions for the stress test. What you'll be doing Making sure stakeholders understand the STDF requirements, interpretations are consistent, and the templates are completed to the required standard. Being a point of contact for STDF related queries. Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of all STDF template submissions to the PRA. Some templates are directly owned by the Team so you'll be required to play an active role in preparing the data and liaising with other parts of the bank. Other templates, owned by others, are reviewed and challenged by the DCC team to ensure they meet the standards for submission to the PRA. Executing our suite of data controls to ensure that the submissions meet regulatory expectations. This includes running our automated validation and reconciliation tool, working with others to understand all reconciling items / validation overrides and then justifying them to senior management for sign off prior to submission. It also includes running our suite of additional non-mandatory reconciliation checks and trend/outlier analysis. Leading and managing the process for stakeholder approval of templates, including responding to queries from stakeholders including 1 st & 2 nd line of defence colleagues involved in the internal review process. Analysing the data submissions - ensuring reconciliations pass to understand what the data is telling us, identifying trends, and arrears for potential focus. Investigating and responding to queries from the PRA on the data submissions. Own the annual review of our STDF exemptions and manual interpretations, ensuring they're completed to the requisite standard. This includes leading the review and implementation of any templates as part of the PRA's three yearly STDF review. Working with the technology team to maintain our automated solution for Credit Risk Actuals and identify further opportunities for automation of other templates and associated controls. This involves identifying process weaknesses and limitations, working with stakeholders to document requirements and liaising with technology teams to oversee the development of automated solutions for reporting. This may also involve some performing testing (primarily user acceptance testing) on any output. We need you to have Significant experience of regulatory reporting spanning any of the following STDF/FINREP/COREP within Financial Services. A proven strong quantitative background, with outstanding Excel skills. A head for numbers and data as you solve complex problems with a beady eye for detail. Proficient in communicating complex instructions clearly, particularly to colleagues with varying levels of technical knowledge. First class organisation skills with the ability to create plans, track activity, using judgment to escalate issues as required to ensure timelines are met. Experience of building strong relationships and fostering teamwork as you collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Commercial and Technology. It's a bonus if you have but not essential A degree in a data orientated field such as STEM Competency in a programming language (ideally R or SAS) Experience in dealing with the Prudential Regulation Authority. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 08 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Group Finance, Stress Testing Salary range: circa £65,000 - £75,000 DOE+ red-hot benefits Location: Remote, UK Flexible Contract type : Permanent Live for the weekday. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The Data Delivery Consolidation team (DDC) are responsible for the preparation, review / challenge and submission of a range of the Stress Testing Data Framework (STDF) templates and Basis of Preparation documents. This includes the ownership of Net Interest Income and Credit Risk actuals templates, and oversight of other templates (for Actuals and Projections) that are prepared and submitted by SMEs across the bank under the guidance of the DDC team. The team are the guardians of the quality of the submission - responsible for the mandatory reconciliation and validation process and ensuring that our additional controls are successfully executed and can be evidenced to Risk/Audit and senior governance. We're also the first point of contact for the PRA for STDF data queries and are responsible for setting out and tracking timetables for stress test execution and delivery, running regular working groups, and acting as a central point of contact for questions on interpretations/ instructions for the stress test. What you'll be doing Making sure stakeholders understand the STDF requirements, interpretations are consistent, and the templates are completed to the required standard. Being a point of contact for STDF related queries. Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of all STDF template submissions to the PRA. Some templates are directly owned by the Team so you'll be required to play an active role in preparing the data and liaising with other parts of the bank. Other templates, owned by others, are reviewed and challenged by the DCC team to ensure they meet the standards for submission to the PRA. Executing our suite of data controls to ensure that the submissions meet regulatory expectations. This includes running our automated validation and reconciliation tool, working with others to understand all reconciling items / validation overrides and then justifying them to senior management for sign off prior to submission. It also includes running our suite of additional non-mandatory reconciliation checks and trend/outlier analysis. Leading and managing the process for stakeholder approval of templates, including responding to queries from stakeholders including 1 st & 2 nd line of defence colleagues involved in the internal review process. Analysing the data submissions - ensuring reconciliations pass to understand what the data is telling us, identifying trends, and arrears for potential focus. Investigating and responding to queries from the PRA on the data submissions. Own the annual review of our STDF exemptions and manual interpretations, ensuring they're completed to the requisite standard. This includes leading the review and implementation of any templates as part of the PRA's three yearly STDF review. Working with the technology team to maintain our automated solution for Credit Risk Actuals and identify further opportunities for automation of other templates and associated controls. This involves identifying process weaknesses and limitations, working with stakeholders to document requirements and liaising with technology teams to oversee the development of automated solutions for reporting. This may also involve some performing testing (primarily user acceptance testing) on any output. We need you to have Significant experience of regulatory reporting spanning any of the following STDF/FINREP/COREP within Financial Services. A proven strong quantitative background, with outstanding Excel skills. A head for numbers and data as you solve complex problems with a beady eye for detail. Proficient in communicating complex instructions clearly, particularly to colleagues with varying levels of technical knowledge. First class organisation skills with the ability to create plans, track activity, using judgment to escalate issues as required to ensure timelines are met. Experience of building strong relationships and fostering teamwork as you collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Commercial and Technology. It's a bonus if you have but not essential A degree in a data orientated field such as STEM Competency in a programming language (ideally R or SAS) Experience in dealing with the Prudential Regulation Authority. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 08 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Healthcare Business Development Director (Public and Private Sectors) We are looking for a Healthcare Business Development Director to secure and develop the most exciting AI and digital transformation contracts across the sector. You'll join a talented team of dynamic and driven professional problem solvers; creative thinkers and solutions builders who thrive on helping clients meet the most exciting digital transformation challenges. At a certified Great Place to Work you'll experience a dynamic and nurturing environment that rewards initiative and flexibility and enjoy a career path tailored to your own aspirations. The winner of two Queen's Award for Innovation, Informed Solutions delivers platforms and services that support large-scale digital transformation using data and AI. Our digital, data and technology solutions are used by globally recognised public and private sector brands operating in a variety of sectors including Civil Defence, Healthcare, Sustainable Environment and Land Asset Management, and Digital Democracy. Healthcare Business Development Director Position We are seeking a Business Development Director to work as part of our established leadership team in the Healthcare sector . Our trusted and proven experience in data analytics, unification and interoperability, and smart and ethical use of artificial intelligence and machine learning are central ingredients that are helping shape a modern, empowered digital health service that places both patients and clinicians at the heart of digital service design. Winners of the Silver Medal for Innovative Health Solutions at the prestigious 2023 World Innovation Technology Services Alliances (WITSA) Awards, our data science-led work with NHS England is helping transform patient safety across the NHS Estate. The service uses advanced data sciences including AI, Machine Learning, and analytics, to drive learning and insight to improve patient safety across the NHS. The service manages over 2m incidents per year, integrates data from 8,000 NHS health and social care providers, and connects to hundreds of local risk management systems. Our work on critical national health infrastructure extends to cover a number of specialist national bodies and authorities, including the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Working in close partnership with the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) , we provide strategic advice and specialist resources to increase the Agency's digital capability as it transitions from a focus on pandemic response to an enduring and extensive health protection service. As Business Development Director, you will have a key role in building trusted relationships and developing business with new clients with the healthcare sector. You will: Be an ambassador for the company in healthcare as well as securing profitable, sustainable business that supports our growth and enhances our reputation. Play a lead role in developing enterprise-level digital transformation, AI and analytics business within public and private Healthcare sectors at national, regional and local levels. Help to continually evolve our healthcare value propositions for both transformation services and our product lines. Build strong, lasting client relationships based on trust, including negotiating and building rapport with senior stakeholders. Design commercial models and deals that ensure our contracts are sustainable and profitable. Lead business development efforts of the wider healthcare team, including leading on bid and proposition development. Build strategic partnerships and alliances from across our marketplace to ensure we offer the most attractive mix of capability and capacity to our prospective clients. Requirements Excellent knowledge of the healthcare digital market and the ability to position our offerings to a range of national, regional and local buyers. A structured, hands-on approach that draws on proven experience in applying best practice proposition development techniques in a similar environment. A passion for developing business through building lasting relationships and representing a strong, trusted corporate brand. A leadership style that is engaging, trustworthy and confident, with the ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholders, from practitioners to C-Suite. A communications style that is compelling and engaging, combined with a relationship management approach that is friendly and approachable. An understanding of the products and services that encompass enterprise and national scale digital transformation solutions in public and private Healthcare. Outstanding presentation, proposition development and time management skills, and a willingness and ability to develop these skills in others. Comfortable with multi-faceted contracts with deal sizes in excess of £5m. Able to work constructively and collaboratively with colleagues under pressure. Other Information Location There is flexibility to be based out of our London or Manchester offices, however given the nature of the role, you will need to travel to co-locate with colleagues and clients across the UK, developing strategic relationships through the appropriate combination of face-to-face and digital engagement. We are offering an outstanding base salary, commission and benefits package that is both generous and flexible, with the opportunity to grow with one of the UK's most exciting digital solutions companies. Our benefits package compliments our highly competitive salaries and our great working environment. We believe that our people should be properly rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of our business through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits that build with tenure and achievement, including: Industry leading health and wellbeing plan catering to individual needs, including 24/7 GP services, and a range of mental and physical health support services. Hybrid Working Private Health Care cover Company Pension contribution Generous Life Assurance cover Weekly office lunches and regular social events 25 paid working days holiday per year plus bank holidays Paid Sabbatical and Unpaid Leave schemes Enhanced Maternity Leave and Pay Enhanced Paternity Leave and Pay Payment of professional subscriptions Culture We are proud to nurture a workplace culture that is diverse, inclusive, rewarding, and egalitarian. We strive to live up to our values of Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity by thinking about things differently, always doing our best, and acting in good faith at all times. We're a team of passionate problem solvers. We take pride in helping our clients accelerate and de-risk digital business change so that we can collaborate and codesign world class digital services that solve complex business and safety critical problems, particularly where place, location or geography are important. Our workplace culture reflects how we go about our work, the type of work that we choose to do, and our commitment and contribution to the sustainable social, environmental, and economic development aims of the communities that we are part of. We focus both on technical skills and equally importantly, on the cultural fit of prospective new colleagues. Our success relies on fostering an environment where creativity and collaboration produces great outcomes for our people, our clients, and our partners. If you have any questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact Recruitment Manager Max Ottavianelli at .
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Healthcare Business Development Director (Public and Private Sectors) We are looking for a Healthcare Business Development Director to secure and develop the most exciting AI and digital transformation contracts across the sector. You'll join a talented team of dynamic and driven professional problem solvers; creative thinkers and solutions builders who thrive on helping clients meet the most exciting digital transformation challenges. At a certified Great Place to Work you'll experience a dynamic and nurturing environment that rewards initiative and flexibility and enjoy a career path tailored to your own aspirations. The winner of two Queen's Award for Innovation, Informed Solutions delivers platforms and services that support large-scale digital transformation using data and AI. Our digital, data and technology solutions are used by globally recognised public and private sector brands operating in a variety of sectors including Civil Defence, Healthcare, Sustainable Environment and Land Asset Management, and Digital Democracy. Healthcare Business Development Director Position We are seeking a Business Development Director to work as part of our established leadership team in the Healthcare sector . Our trusted and proven experience in data analytics, unification and interoperability, and smart and ethical use of artificial intelligence and machine learning are central ingredients that are helping shape a modern, empowered digital health service that places both patients and clinicians at the heart of digital service design. Winners of the Silver Medal for Innovative Health Solutions at the prestigious 2023 World Innovation Technology Services Alliances (WITSA) Awards, our data science-led work with NHS England is helping transform patient safety across the NHS Estate. The service uses advanced data sciences including AI, Machine Learning, and analytics, to drive learning and insight to improve patient safety across the NHS. The service manages over 2m incidents per year, integrates data from 8,000 NHS health and social care providers, and connects to hundreds of local risk management systems. Our work on critical national health infrastructure extends to cover a number of specialist national bodies and authorities, including the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Working in close partnership with the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) , we provide strategic advice and specialist resources to increase the Agency's digital capability as it transitions from a focus on pandemic response to an enduring and extensive health protection service. As Business Development Director, you will have a key role in building trusted relationships and developing business with new clients with the healthcare sector. You will: Be an ambassador for the company in healthcare as well as securing profitable, sustainable business that supports our growth and enhances our reputation. Play a lead role in developing enterprise-level digital transformation, AI and analytics business within public and private Healthcare sectors at national, regional and local levels. Help to continually evolve our healthcare value propositions for both transformation services and our product lines. Build strong, lasting client relationships based on trust, including negotiating and building rapport with senior stakeholders. Design commercial models and deals that ensure our contracts are sustainable and profitable. Lead business development efforts of the wider healthcare team, including leading on bid and proposition development. Build strategic partnerships and alliances from across our marketplace to ensure we offer the most attractive mix of capability and capacity to our prospective clients. Requirements Excellent knowledge of the healthcare digital market and the ability to position our offerings to a range of national, regional and local buyers. A structured, hands-on approach that draws on proven experience in applying best practice proposition development techniques in a similar environment. A passion for developing business through building lasting relationships and representing a strong, trusted corporate brand. A leadership style that is engaging, trustworthy and confident, with the ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholders, from practitioners to C-Suite. A communications style that is compelling and engaging, combined with a relationship management approach that is friendly and approachable. An understanding of the products and services that encompass enterprise and national scale digital transformation solutions in public and private Healthcare. Outstanding presentation, proposition development and time management skills, and a willingness and ability to develop these skills in others. Comfortable with multi-faceted contracts with deal sizes in excess of £5m. Able to work constructively and collaboratively with colleagues under pressure. Other Information Location There is flexibility to be based out of our London or Manchester offices, however given the nature of the role, you will need to travel to co-locate with colleagues and clients across the UK, developing strategic relationships through the appropriate combination of face-to-face and digital engagement. We are offering an outstanding base salary, commission and benefits package that is both generous and flexible, with the opportunity to grow with one of the UK's most exciting digital solutions companies. Our benefits package compliments our highly competitive salaries and our great working environment. We believe that our people should be properly rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of our business through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits that build with tenure and achievement, including: Industry leading health and wellbeing plan catering to individual needs, including 24/7 GP services, and a range of mental and physical health support services. Hybrid Working Private Health Care cover Company Pension contribution Generous Life Assurance cover Weekly office lunches and regular social events 25 paid working days holiday per year plus bank holidays Paid Sabbatical and Unpaid Leave schemes Enhanced Maternity Leave and Pay Enhanced Paternity Leave and Pay Payment of professional subscriptions Culture We are proud to nurture a workplace culture that is diverse, inclusive, rewarding, and egalitarian. We strive to live up to our values of Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity by thinking about things differently, always doing our best, and acting in good faith at all times. We're a team of passionate problem solvers. We take pride in helping our clients accelerate and de-risk digital business change so that we can collaborate and codesign world class digital services that solve complex business and safety critical problems, particularly where place, location or geography are important. Our workplace culture reflects how we go about our work, the type of work that we choose to do, and our commitment and contribution to the sustainable social, environmental, and economic development aims of the communities that we are part of. We focus both on technical skills and equally importantly, on the cultural fit of prospective new colleagues. Our success relies on fostering an environment where creativity and collaboration produces great outcomes for our people, our clients, and our partners. If you have any questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact Recruitment Manager Max Ottavianelli at .
Project Controller, Scheduler, Project Manager, Programme Manager & Portfolio Manager Opportunities Locations: Farnborough, Portsmouth, Bristol, Salisbury, Shoeburyness, Sevenoaks QinetiQ is developing at an incredible pace year on year and we're not slowing down. This is an exciting phase in our history. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M ) functions with QinetiQ's UK Defence division. We currently have opportunities across a number of our sites. If you're interested in joining us, now or in the future, we'd love to hear from you! If your skills fit one of our opportunities, we'll be in contact. If we don't have a role that's right for you at the moment, we'll keep your CV on file for possible opportunities in the future. We are currently recruiting Project Controllers, Schedulers, Project Managers, Programme Managers and Portfolio Managers at all levels of seniority. What do our Project (P3M) teams do? Our P3M team is at the heart of everything we do within QinetiQ. The expertise of our team is essential to the successful delivery of our customer commitments and we empower them to run some of the UK's the most critical defence and security projects. Day-to-day, we lead diverse project teams comprising of members from across a wide range disciplines including technical, project management office, commercial and finance to solve our customer's problems. Varied career paths are a part of life at QinetiQ. You could specialise in a particular domain such as our Maritime, Air, Land or Science & Technology domains, or lead projects across the business. With increasing demand for professionals across our international business, overseas opportunities are also a possibility. Secondments and other international working arrangements may be available with our subsidiaries in Australia, the USA, Canada, several European countries and the Middle East. New to P3M? In your first role or have some experience as a Project Controller, Project Scheduler or Project Management such as Junior Project Manager, Associate Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager? Or feel you have transferable skills from another professional role? Your talents may be a good match for our team. We recruit professionals at all levels and have an on-boarding process that will provide you with the essential knowledge you need. We invest in our community and will support you to complete professional qualifications which align with your current and future career aspirations. Opportunities for mid-career professionals If you're a mid-career professional working in industry or the armed forces, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise across the wide range of project types and methodologies we use - from pure research, to consultancy, through to product and service delivery. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training. Opportunities for highly experienced Project Management professionals As a Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager or Portfolio Manager for example, you can expect targeted training and mentoring to develop specific project management skills to help you progress to programme or complex portfolio management, for example. If you have senior management potential, we'll spot and nurture it. You will also have the opportunity to mentor, coach and develop others in the organisation and we will support your development as a leader in our business. Our offering to you You'll be joining a diverse and inclusive employer whose people are at the heart of our business. Our development pathways for our employees provides hugely diverse opportunities in terms of role, specialisation or location You'll also be part of a business that was named the Most Admired Aerospace & Defence Company in the Britain's Most Admired Companies 2021 study We have a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what's happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land and Maritime throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you'll have access to formal training, mentoring, and assisted self-development and on the job training Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority With our Adaptive approach, you can work the way you want - flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Project Controller, Scheduler, Project Manager, Programme Manager & Portfolio Manager Opportunities Locations: Farnborough, Portsmouth, Bristol, Salisbury, Shoeburyness, Sevenoaks QinetiQ is developing at an incredible pace year on year and we're not slowing down. This is an exciting phase in our history. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M ) functions with QinetiQ's UK Defence division. We currently have opportunities across a number of our sites. If you're interested in joining us, now or in the future, we'd love to hear from you! If your skills fit one of our opportunities, we'll be in contact. If we don't have a role that's right for you at the moment, we'll keep your CV on file for possible opportunities in the future. We are currently recruiting Project Controllers, Schedulers, Project Managers, Programme Managers and Portfolio Managers at all levels of seniority. What do our Project (P3M) teams do? Our P3M team is at the heart of everything we do within QinetiQ. The expertise of our team is essential to the successful delivery of our customer commitments and we empower them to run some of the UK's the most critical defence and security projects. Day-to-day, we lead diverse project teams comprising of members from across a wide range disciplines including technical, project management office, commercial and finance to solve our customer's problems. Varied career paths are a part of life at QinetiQ. You could specialise in a particular domain such as our Maritime, Air, Land or Science & Technology domains, or lead projects across the business. With increasing demand for professionals across our international business, overseas opportunities are also a possibility. Secondments and other international working arrangements may be available with our subsidiaries in Australia, the USA, Canada, several European countries and the Middle East. New to P3M? In your first role or have some experience as a Project Controller, Project Scheduler or Project Management such as Junior Project Manager, Associate Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager? Or feel you have transferable skills from another professional role? Your talents may be a good match for our team. We recruit professionals at all levels and have an on-boarding process that will provide you with the essential knowledge you need. We invest in our community and will support you to complete professional qualifications which align with your current and future career aspirations. Opportunities for mid-career professionals If you're a mid-career professional working in industry or the armed forces, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise across the wide range of project types and methodologies we use - from pure research, to consultancy, through to product and service delivery. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training. Opportunities for highly experienced Project Management professionals As a Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager or Portfolio Manager for example, you can expect targeted training and mentoring to develop specific project management skills to help you progress to programme or complex portfolio management, for example. If you have senior management potential, we'll spot and nurture it. You will also have the opportunity to mentor, coach and develop others in the organisation and we will support your development as a leader in our business. Our offering to you You'll be joining a diverse and inclusive employer whose people are at the heart of our business. Our development pathways for our employees provides hugely diverse opportunities in terms of role, specialisation or location You'll also be part of a business that was named the Most Admired Aerospace & Defence Company in the Britain's Most Admired Companies 2021 study We have a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what's happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land and Maritime throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you'll have access to formal training, mentoring, and assisted self-development and on the job training Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority With our Adaptive approach, you can work the way you want - flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
Job title: Bid Lead Location: Glascoed, South Wales; We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £53,928 What you'll be doing: Spearheading the dynamic orchestration of bid cycles, from inception to fruition, to craft compelling proposals that will chart the course of our business's future Innovating bid processes with precision and flair, crafting bespoke strategies that not only meet the timelines but also set new benchmarks for excellence, all while embracing industry-leading practices Championing the quest for excellence by handpicking Chairpersons for bid reviews, ensuring our proposals resonate with our aspirational goals and objectives Taking charge of the expedition through the business approval processes, navigating security protocols and export regulations, while igniting creativity in Bid Launch meetings Managing the bid evolution, ensuring every member of our dynamic Bid team is empowered with insights and inspired to push boundaries daily Orchestrating talent within our diverse Bid team, harmonising resources, budgets, and responsibilities to create collaboration that will resonate across our industry landscape Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience of understanding customer requirements and translating these into solutions, delivered within budget/timescales Experience of running projects of over £5 million Qualified to Degree standard or equivalent experience Desirable: Exposure to the defence industry Proficiency in bid writing Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Business Development & Strategy team: Step into an exciting and dynamic role where you'll be at the forefront of large and complex bids. Reporting directly to the senior business development manager, you'll play a pivotal role in our team. Working closely with experienced business development managers, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in preparing bids for thrilling projects such as Artillery Tank and Mortar, Heavy Bombs and Payloads, and Light Munitions IDT. This role offers a unique chance to explore diverse projects, broaden your skill set, and gain exposure to new challenges. Collaborating primarily with internal teams such as engineering, procurement, and commercial, you'll also engage directly with our valued customers. Moreover, at BAE Systems, we're committed to your professional development and will provide support as you pursue relevant qualifications. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we push boundaries and shape the future of defence technology together. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 30th April 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Job title: Bid Lead Location: Glascoed, South Wales; We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £53,928 What you'll be doing: Spearheading the dynamic orchestration of bid cycles, from inception to fruition, to craft compelling proposals that will chart the course of our business's future Innovating bid processes with precision and flair, crafting bespoke strategies that not only meet the timelines but also set new benchmarks for excellence, all while embracing industry-leading practices Championing the quest for excellence by handpicking Chairpersons for bid reviews, ensuring our proposals resonate with our aspirational goals and objectives Taking charge of the expedition through the business approval processes, navigating security protocols and export regulations, while igniting creativity in Bid Launch meetings Managing the bid evolution, ensuring every member of our dynamic Bid team is empowered with insights and inspired to push boundaries daily Orchestrating talent within our diverse Bid team, harmonising resources, budgets, and responsibilities to create collaboration that will resonate across our industry landscape Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience of understanding customer requirements and translating these into solutions, delivered within budget/timescales Experience of running projects of over £5 million Qualified to Degree standard or equivalent experience Desirable: Exposure to the defence industry Proficiency in bid writing Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Business Development & Strategy team: Step into an exciting and dynamic role where you'll be at the forefront of large and complex bids. Reporting directly to the senior business development manager, you'll play a pivotal role in our team. Working closely with experienced business development managers, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in preparing bids for thrilling projects such as Artillery Tank and Mortar, Heavy Bombs and Payloads, and Light Munitions IDT. This role offers a unique chance to explore diverse projects, broaden your skill set, and gain exposure to new challenges. Collaborating primarily with internal teams such as engineering, procurement, and commercial, you'll also engage directly with our valued customers. Moreover, at BAE Systems, we're committed to your professional development and will provide support as you pursue relevant qualifications. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we push boundaries and shape the future of defence technology together. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 30th April 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Introduction Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group's global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security. In the UK we bring together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide our customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Our mission is to help our customers to keep people and society safe. Our Saab UK business is going through a period of rapid growth, this means that we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK Ltd combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Across the country we have seven principle sites which focus on software engineering, underwater robotics, training services and radars. Globally we number over 22,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and we reinvest a high proportion of our earnings in internal research and development. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge - to make the world a safer place. Saab is a company with opportunities, a company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility as well as good opportunities for advancing in your career. Additionally, Saab is a company that respects each person's needs for a rewarding life beyond work. Job Purpose: The Strategic Buyer plays a crucial role in guiding the company in sourcing products that align with strategic goals and objectives. They will build a deep understanding of specific commodity groups and will provide recommendations on best practices for supply chain management. Working closely with various departments such as Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing, the Strategic Buyer will ensure a timely and efficient flow of materials to support projects and manufacturing schedules. Responsibilities include identifying preferred suppliers, submitting RFQs, analysing bids, and placing purchase orders within budget constraints. This position is a key member of the Strategic Purchasing team. Job Specific accountabilities and responsibilities: Act as the Strategic Purchasing representative for project teams, working as an integral part of project work groups from the initial stages of development, to guide and support Project/Engineering decisions commercially. Identify purchasing requirements and highlight supply risks. Work closely with Engineering and Project Management to identify supplier risks and manage mitigating actions to ensure commercially viable continuity of supply throughout the project and product life cycle. Maintain the programme BoMs with purchasing information to ensure all parts are dealt with in a timely manner; drive in conjunction with engineering the drawing release process with dates to maintain project timings Work with the programme team (Engineering, Quality) to communicate & improve, as required, delivery dates for project phases. Identify potential new suppliers and head up commercial activities throughout the supplier selection process. Strong supplier relationship management, developing a competent network of capable suppliers and partners to support a dynamic, agile and lean environment Negotiate contractual terms with suppliers as required; support the implementation of Long Term Agreements (LTA) for strategic commodity groups Oversee the activities required to formally hand over the day to day management of suppliers to the Manufacturing organisation in line with business processes. Identify Supplier cost savings including VA (Value Added) & VE (Value Engineering) initiatives Support the ongoing development of the supply chain strategy. Support other members of the Strategic Purchasing team when required. Required Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; A critical thinker and problem solver; Reliable & Flexible in their approach; Procurement experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer preferably within a Supply Chain function; Proven ability to self-manage & deliver on time to budget; Experienced in managing, interpreting and analysing purchasing data with good PC skills. Confident with use of MRP systems and Microsoft office (Excel & PowerPoint); Confident and professional manner in dealing with suppliers and internal customers; CIPS qualified or part qualified an advantage Ability to Travel - UK General accountabilities and responsibilities: To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the management team or authorized representative. To ensure that the working area is a clean and safe environment in compliance with our Health and Safety policies and to report any potential Health and Safety hazards or violations to your supervisor/ line manager or directly to the QHSE manager.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group's global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security. In the UK we bring together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide our customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Our mission is to help our customers to keep people and society safe. Our Saab UK business is going through a period of rapid growth, this means that we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK Ltd combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Across the country we have seven principle sites which focus on software engineering, underwater robotics, training services and radars. Globally we number over 22,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and we reinvest a high proportion of our earnings in internal research and development. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge - to make the world a safer place. Saab is a company with opportunities, a company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility as well as good opportunities for advancing in your career. Additionally, Saab is a company that respects each person's needs for a rewarding life beyond work. Job Purpose: The Strategic Buyer plays a crucial role in guiding the company in sourcing products that align with strategic goals and objectives. They will build a deep understanding of specific commodity groups and will provide recommendations on best practices for supply chain management. Working closely with various departments such as Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing, the Strategic Buyer will ensure a timely and efficient flow of materials to support projects and manufacturing schedules. Responsibilities include identifying preferred suppliers, submitting RFQs, analysing bids, and placing purchase orders within budget constraints. This position is a key member of the Strategic Purchasing team. Job Specific accountabilities and responsibilities: Act as the Strategic Purchasing representative for project teams, working as an integral part of project work groups from the initial stages of development, to guide and support Project/Engineering decisions commercially. Identify purchasing requirements and highlight supply risks. Work closely with Engineering and Project Management to identify supplier risks and manage mitigating actions to ensure commercially viable continuity of supply throughout the project and product life cycle. Maintain the programme BoMs with purchasing information to ensure all parts are dealt with in a timely manner; drive in conjunction with engineering the drawing release process with dates to maintain project timings Work with the programme team (Engineering, Quality) to communicate & improve, as required, delivery dates for project phases. Identify potential new suppliers and head up commercial activities throughout the supplier selection process. Strong supplier relationship management, developing a competent network of capable suppliers and partners to support a dynamic, agile and lean environment Negotiate contractual terms with suppliers as required; support the implementation of Long Term Agreements (LTA) for strategic commodity groups Oversee the activities required to formally hand over the day to day management of suppliers to the Manufacturing organisation in line with business processes. Identify Supplier cost savings including VA (Value Added) & VE (Value Engineering) initiatives Support the ongoing development of the supply chain strategy. Support other members of the Strategic Purchasing team when required. Required Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; A critical thinker and problem solver; Reliable & Flexible in their approach; Procurement experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer preferably within a Supply Chain function; Proven ability to self-manage & deliver on time to budget; Experienced in managing, interpreting and analysing purchasing data with good PC skills. Confident with use of MRP systems and Microsoft office (Excel & PowerPoint); Confident and professional manner in dealing with suppliers and internal customers; CIPS qualified or part qualified an advantage Ability to Travel - UK General accountabilities and responsibilities: To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the management team or authorized representative. To ensure that the working area is a clean and safe environment in compliance with our Health and Safety policies and to report any potential Health and Safety hazards or violations to your supervisor/ line manager or directly to the QHSE manager.
Engineering Manager - Hybrid Working - Leeds At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we believe that digital technology is the key to unlocking our customers' advantage. By advancing digital technologies, we open doors to worlds of opportunities, together. We are a highly respected engineering organisation providing services to governments around the world. At Digital Intelligence we are proud of the mission critical systems that we build for our customers, in areas that truly make a difference to society. We work in a number of sectors including Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Security, Defence, Space, Telecommunications and National and International Government to name but a few. We currently have opportunities for several engineering managers. In this role, you will have responsibility for leading teams of software engineers/testers/analysts working on a broad range of projects. Your teams will operate within an Agile framework (predominantly SCRUM and variants thereof) and you will find yourself overseeing several distributed teams, helping to prioritize multiple, often conflicting priorities. You'll be responsible for facilitating the management, prioritisation, estimation and allocation of workload among the Agile teams, steering them towards achieving their goals and satisfying (if not exceeding) customer expectations. You may find yourself working with account managers and project managers, helping to assure that bids are well formed and that, technical, and resource concerns are considered. From here you will help to mobilise delivery teams, deliver projects, and then support the transition of projects into a live. Due to this range of responsibilities, you will be someone with a technical background who also has a strong capability to communicate complicated technical matters with non-technical stakeholders. You will be commercially astute and balance the commercial needs of a project with that of its technical needs You will be expected to play a key part in evolving the Agile process and tooling as part of continuous improvement activity with a focus on improving efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness. Outside of delivery activity, you will influence the strategic direction of the centre. Supporting communities of practice and knowledge sharing activities, as well as the career development of your mentees. Key Responsibilities Your responsibilities and role may vary from project to project and you will be confident and adaptable. Support bids and planning providing estimates and helping to assure bid documentation. Provide a contact point for engagement with the delivery centre and build relationships with key stakeholders from outside the delivery centre to improve the way the organisation engage with the delivery centre. Undertake the role of a Scrum Master within Agile projects or perform a more formal Development Manager/Technical PM Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (planning, sprint review, sprint demo etc) or project meetings, inviting the correct people and ensuring that the stakeholders understand and are able to execute their responsibilities. Assist the Product Owner/Customer/ Analyst in maintaining and prioritising requirements. Accountable for the allocation and tracking of work between the team members to ensure timeliness of the delivery and early escalation of issues. To remove barriers and impediments from the team so the team can operate effectively. To marshal the Application Lifecycle Management system ensuring the work is correctly broken down to the necessary granularity and ensuring that progress information is up to date at all times. To identify and manage risk within the delivery team. Provide a point of escalation and coordination for the Project Management community, over and above the day to day interaction as part of the sprint process. To own the environment in which the development team operates, continually looking for improvements in the physical environment, tools and approaches. To work with the operational teams to ensure that the products developed may be transitioned into operations smoothly and effectively. To evangelise and undertake coaching for Agile teams both within the organisation and to our clients. To provide necessary progress reports and interpretation and recommendations as a result of these reports. Line management of the Development team in a matrix environment. Overseeing the mentoring, coaching of team members and supporting their career progression. Maintain an accurate supply and demand forecast and ensure that the project team is prepared to meet the needs of the business. Strengthen the presence of our team as an Digital centre of excellence. Mandatory Skills and Experience Agile development methods (e.g. Scrum / DSDM / XP / Kanban / SAFE) Expert understanding of Software Development lifecycle and best practices (TDD,BDD, source control. change management, requirements management, release management, environments control) Agile tooling (Jira etc) Automation (Continuous Integration) Professional Qualification (degree or significant industry experience) Experience of end to end solution development in a commercial environment Excellent inter-personal, negotiation, communication and conflict management skills Excellent analytical skills (listening, questioning, challenging, modelling etc.) Experience of delivering development projects on time and within budget. Able to brief up to Executive level with ease Able to chair and manage workshops and meetings Other Desirable Skills and Experience Certified Scrum Master Experience surrounding the practical application of automated testing techniques (Cucumber, Selenium, QTP etc.) Experience surrounding the practical application of DevOps tooling and culture Commercial acumen and business development Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Engineering Manager - Hybrid Working - Leeds At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we believe that digital technology is the key to unlocking our customers' advantage. By advancing digital technologies, we open doors to worlds of opportunities, together. We are a highly respected engineering organisation providing services to governments around the world. At Digital Intelligence we are proud of the mission critical systems that we build for our customers, in areas that truly make a difference to society. We work in a number of sectors including Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Security, Defence, Space, Telecommunications and National and International Government to name but a few. We currently have opportunities for several engineering managers. In this role, you will have responsibility for leading teams of software engineers/testers/analysts working on a broad range of projects. Your teams will operate within an Agile framework (predominantly SCRUM and variants thereof) and you will find yourself overseeing several distributed teams, helping to prioritize multiple, often conflicting priorities. You'll be responsible for facilitating the management, prioritisation, estimation and allocation of workload among the Agile teams, steering them towards achieving their goals and satisfying (if not exceeding) customer expectations. You may find yourself working with account managers and project managers, helping to assure that bids are well formed and that, technical, and resource concerns are considered. From here you will help to mobilise delivery teams, deliver projects, and then support the transition of projects into a live. Due to this range of responsibilities, you will be someone with a technical background who also has a strong capability to communicate complicated technical matters with non-technical stakeholders. You will be commercially astute and balance the commercial needs of a project with that of its technical needs You will be expected to play a key part in evolving the Agile process and tooling as part of continuous improvement activity with a focus on improving efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness. Outside of delivery activity, you will influence the strategic direction of the centre. Supporting communities of practice and knowledge sharing activities, as well as the career development of your mentees. Key Responsibilities Your responsibilities and role may vary from project to project and you will be confident and adaptable. Support bids and planning providing estimates and helping to assure bid documentation. Provide a contact point for engagement with the delivery centre and build relationships with key stakeholders from outside the delivery centre to improve the way the organisation engage with the delivery centre. Undertake the role of a Scrum Master within Agile projects or perform a more formal Development Manager/Technical PM Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (planning, sprint review, sprint demo etc) or project meetings, inviting the correct people and ensuring that the stakeholders understand and are able to execute their responsibilities. Assist the Product Owner/Customer/ Analyst in maintaining and prioritising requirements. Accountable for the allocation and tracking of work between the team members to ensure timeliness of the delivery and early escalation of issues. To remove barriers and impediments from the team so the team can operate effectively. To marshal the Application Lifecycle Management system ensuring the work is correctly broken down to the necessary granularity and ensuring that progress information is up to date at all times. To identify and manage risk within the delivery team. Provide a point of escalation and coordination for the Project Management community, over and above the day to day interaction as part of the sprint process. To own the environment in which the development team operates, continually looking for improvements in the physical environment, tools and approaches. To work with the operational teams to ensure that the products developed may be transitioned into operations smoothly and effectively. To evangelise and undertake coaching for Agile teams both within the organisation and to our clients. To provide necessary progress reports and interpretation and recommendations as a result of these reports. Line management of the Development team in a matrix environment. Overseeing the mentoring, coaching of team members and supporting their career progression. Maintain an accurate supply and demand forecast and ensure that the project team is prepared to meet the needs of the business. Strengthen the presence of our team as an Digital centre of excellence. Mandatory Skills and Experience Agile development methods (e.g. Scrum / DSDM / XP / Kanban / SAFE) Expert understanding of Software Development lifecycle and best practices (TDD,BDD, source control. change management, requirements management, release management, environments control) Agile tooling (Jira etc) Automation (Continuous Integration) Professional Qualification (degree or significant industry experience) Experience of end to end solution development in a commercial environment Excellent inter-personal, negotiation, communication and conflict management skills Excellent analytical skills (listening, questioning, challenging, modelling etc.) Experience of delivering development projects on time and within budget. Able to brief up to Executive level with ease Able to chair and manage workshops and meetings Other Desirable Skills and Experience Certified Scrum Master Experience surrounding the practical application of automated testing techniques (Cucumber, Selenium, QTP etc.) Experience surrounding the practical application of DevOps tooling and culture Commercial acumen and business development Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Government business unit as a Senior Cloud Engineer. We, amongst many things, deliver next generation digital capability to defence customers. Our Digital Solutions team is leading the way in providing Cloud-centric solutions. Currently we are working on building an exciting cloud-agnostic product as part of our Cloud-Enabled Mission Services (CEMS) project, helping prepare our clients for the challenges of tomorrow. JOB ROLE: The role of the CEMS Senior Cloud Engineer is to provide the critical skills necessary to help build our vision for Cloud-based platforms and toolsets which will bring a strong digital advantage to our customers. It's an amazing time to join our rapidly-growing team and you'll be supported by an experienced group of specialists in the team and across the business to build re-usable cloud-agnostic patterns delivered through automation. Working closely with the Technical Lead and a diverse development team spanning many different career stages, you will be able to take ownership of one or more areas of technical delivery in an Agile framework. There will be opportunities to mentor your junior colleagues and you'll be given the space to operate with a high level of autonomy. What background are we looking for? You will have experience in as many as possible of the following: Practical software development in one or more common languages, such as Java or Python Cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure, ideally with having obtained or plan to obtain certification Be able to adapt to unfamiliar technologies, and methodically problem-solve with them Setting up development tooling, such as test frameworks, CICD and Git repositories Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Packer, Ansible and Terraform Be able to clearly communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences, and produce technical documentation to a high standard Ensuring code consistency, maintainability and quality through code reviews, automated testing and code analysis tools Team working inside an agile environment e.g. Scrum, Lean, Kanban Play a supporting role in the development of junior engineers at the start of their tech careers Using precedent and your own creativity to solve our challenges! You will ideally have experience in some of these, but if not we'll help you with them: Experience in full-stack technical design, accounting for non-functional requirements such as performance, high-availability and maintainability Cloud, infrastructure and application monitoring tools Managing stakeholders, including users and management Delivering technical demonstrations to customers Familiarity with security concepts, including secure design and implementation Containerisation e.g. Docker, Kubernetes Relational, document, or graph database systems SC Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. We are looking for a dynamic professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced organisation. The ideal candidate should be a proactive problem solver, skilled at collaboration and a keen learner. How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence: We help nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cyber-crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations. We do this using our unique set of solutions, systems, experience and processes. Our success is down to our people. The changing nature of our business means that we're constantly looking for the brightest talent to help us fulfil our ambitions. As an experienced professional, we'll entrust you with responsibility; this means that you'll have client contact, variety and support from day one. We'll encourage and support you to develop your skills and reward you as you grow. Whatever your area of expertise, you'll be much more than just a job title; you'll be an integral part of the business where your individual contribution makes a difference every day. Great minds deserve great rewards, so we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Staying competitive in today's global marketplace requires an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. We also welcome discussions about flexible working. Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Government business unit as a Senior Cloud Engineer. We, amongst many things, deliver next generation digital capability to defence customers. Our Digital Solutions team is leading the way in providing Cloud-centric solutions. Currently we are working on building an exciting cloud-agnostic product as part of our Cloud-Enabled Mission Services (CEMS) project, helping prepare our clients for the challenges of tomorrow. JOB ROLE: The role of the CEMS Senior Cloud Engineer is to provide the critical skills necessary to help build our vision for Cloud-based platforms and toolsets which will bring a strong digital advantage to our customers. It's an amazing time to join our rapidly-growing team and you'll be supported by an experienced group of specialists in the team and across the business to build re-usable cloud-agnostic patterns delivered through automation. Working closely with the Technical Lead and a diverse development team spanning many different career stages, you will be able to take ownership of one or more areas of technical delivery in an Agile framework. There will be opportunities to mentor your junior colleagues and you'll be given the space to operate with a high level of autonomy. What background are we looking for? You will have experience in as many as possible of the following: Practical software development in one or more common languages, such as Java or Python Cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure, ideally with having obtained or plan to obtain certification Be able to adapt to unfamiliar technologies, and methodically problem-solve with them Setting up development tooling, such as test frameworks, CICD and Git repositories Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Packer, Ansible and Terraform Be able to clearly communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences, and produce technical documentation to a high standard Ensuring code consistency, maintainability and quality through code reviews, automated testing and code analysis tools Team working inside an agile environment e.g. Scrum, Lean, Kanban Play a supporting role in the development of junior engineers at the start of their tech careers Using precedent and your own creativity to solve our challenges! You will ideally have experience in some of these, but if not we'll help you with them: Experience in full-stack technical design, accounting for non-functional requirements such as performance, high-availability and maintainability Cloud, infrastructure and application monitoring tools Managing stakeholders, including users and management Delivering technical demonstrations to customers Familiarity with security concepts, including secure design and implementation Containerisation e.g. Docker, Kubernetes Relational, document, or graph database systems SC Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. We are looking for a dynamic professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced organisation. The ideal candidate should be a proactive problem solver, skilled at collaboration and a keen learner. How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence: We help nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cyber-crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations. We do this using our unique set of solutions, systems, experience and processes. Our success is down to our people. The changing nature of our business means that we're constantly looking for the brightest talent to help us fulfil our ambitions. As an experienced professional, we'll entrust you with responsibility; this means that you'll have client contact, variety and support from day one. We'll encourage and support you to develop your skills and reward you as you grow. Whatever your area of expertise, you'll be much more than just a job title; you'll be an integral part of the business where your individual contribution makes a difference every day. Great minds deserve great rewards, so we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Staying competitive in today's global marketplace requires an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. We also welcome discussions about flexible working. Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
About Us We're an innovative tech consultancy - we deliver solutions to help protect people and enhance the digital world we live in. Our solutions combine large scale data exploitation, intelligence grade security and complex solutions integration. We provide services to many sectors including Central and International Governments, Financial Services, Defence, Space and Telecommunications. What you'll be doing We're looking for a hands on Data Engineer, with a deep understanding of PL/SQL and ETL to join our delivery teams working on some of the most critical and rewarding technology programmes around. You'll be able to work in a variety of projects - both large and small - working collaboratively with people both in your teams and the wider practice, to deliver well designed, testable and efficient code. What you'll bring Proficient with SQL/PLSQL Experience Debugging data issues Experience with performance tuning and indexing Data migration experience Demonstrable experience of successfully designing and implementing data migration and post production reviews from Oracle or another relational database Experience working in a collaborative environment where your ideas and opinions are valued and respected. An open mind in your approach, wanting to find the right tools and solutions for the problem in hand. Familiar with a variety of methodologies and tools including Scrum/Agile/XP/Kanban What we can offer you Don't worry if you're not an expert in all of the above, we provide a lot of continuous development and training to keep up with the latest developments in Tech. A dedicated Career Manager, who's there to support and develop your career the way you want it to go. An opportunity to work on some of the most rewarding projects in tech - we're not exaggerating when we say our work saves lives and changes how we live. A truly collaborative environment - whether you're on a large project or working as a small team, you'll work closely with the rest of the AI community so there's always support whatever challenges you face. Hybrid working - You can vary your working location to allow you to collaborate better, feed your creativity and take the time to focus when you need it. Flexible Benefits/Discounts - You can spend on additional pension contributions, private healthcare and dental (for you and family!) and loads of discounts at retailers An industry-leading referral scheme Social clubs - Are you a fan of Golf? Fancy yourself as a Tea/Coffee Connoisseur? Or want to start your own social club? We've got a great social budget to allow our employees to enjoy time together outside of work. Running/Skiing Diversity & Inclusion We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work - we have D&I champions across our business that promote and celebrate the importance of having a diverse and inclusive culture. We've set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation. We work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including Engaged, Age, Great Minds, Outlink and AllInClub to ensure our business is as diverse and inclusive as possible. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Why wait? If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of then apply now and build an amazing career with us. We can't wait to hear from you. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
About Us We're an innovative tech consultancy - we deliver solutions to help protect people and enhance the digital world we live in. Our solutions combine large scale data exploitation, intelligence grade security and complex solutions integration. We provide services to many sectors including Central and International Governments, Financial Services, Defence, Space and Telecommunications. What you'll be doing We're looking for a hands on Data Engineer, with a deep understanding of PL/SQL and ETL to join our delivery teams working on some of the most critical and rewarding technology programmes around. You'll be able to work in a variety of projects - both large and small - working collaboratively with people both in your teams and the wider practice, to deliver well designed, testable and efficient code. What you'll bring Proficient with SQL/PLSQL Experience Debugging data issues Experience with performance tuning and indexing Data migration experience Demonstrable experience of successfully designing and implementing data migration and post production reviews from Oracle or another relational database Experience working in a collaborative environment where your ideas and opinions are valued and respected. An open mind in your approach, wanting to find the right tools and solutions for the problem in hand. Familiar with a variety of methodologies and tools including Scrum/Agile/XP/Kanban What we can offer you Don't worry if you're not an expert in all of the above, we provide a lot of continuous development and training to keep up with the latest developments in Tech. A dedicated Career Manager, who's there to support and develop your career the way you want it to go. An opportunity to work on some of the most rewarding projects in tech - we're not exaggerating when we say our work saves lives and changes how we live. A truly collaborative environment - whether you're on a large project or working as a small team, you'll work closely with the rest of the AI community so there's always support whatever challenges you face. Hybrid working - You can vary your working location to allow you to collaborate better, feed your creativity and take the time to focus when you need it. Flexible Benefits/Discounts - You can spend on additional pension contributions, private healthcare and dental (for you and family!) and loads of discounts at retailers An industry-leading referral scheme Social clubs - Are you a fan of Golf? Fancy yourself as a Tea/Coffee Connoisseur? Or want to start your own social club? We've got a great social budget to allow our employees to enjoy time together outside of work. Running/Skiing Diversity & Inclusion We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work - we have D&I champions across our business that promote and celebrate the importance of having a diverse and inclusive culture. We've set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation. We work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including Engaged, Age, Great Minds, Outlink and AllInClub to ensure our business is as diverse and inclusive as possible. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Why wait? If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of then apply now and build an amazing career with us. We can't wait to hear from you. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
About the team The role is part of our outstanding, highly skilled Engineering Operations team, which supports our 1,000+ developers and their enabling infrastructure. The team supports a global workforce with key locations in Guildford, London, Gloucester, Leeds, Poland and Kuala Lumpur and supports a mix of Windows, Linux and MacOS technologies. We primarily follow an Infrastructure-as-Code deployment model and Agile delivery processes, for both operational management and new capability delivery. About the role The successful candidate will join the Engineering Operations team, which is spread between the UK, Poland and Kuala Lumpur. You will have responsibility for delivering new enabling capabilities, developing and delivering templated systems, resolving infrastructure support issues and maintaining, managing and optimising the overall performance and availability of the infrastructure. Our customers are our internal engineering and product teams and we will work to bridge the gap between infrastructure and software development and drive efficiency through high levels of automation. Whilst technology-delivery is core to our role, so too is the appreciation of how we enable the business to service their customers. This role is offered on a permanent basis, from either our Guildford or Leeds offices, however the role may be predominantly home based with travel to the office on average two days per week in line with our Hybrid Ways of Working. There will be periods where more frequent visits to the office are required, as well as occasional UK travel. Occasional out of hours support may also be required. The principle responsibilities of the role are: Complete routine operations schedules for servers, server applications, databases, systems and network elements using established and repeatable procedures following corporate standards and requirements Infrastructure Support across VMWare, Windows Server; Linux, Macs Installation and support of infrastructure hardware and software Identify underlying problems discovered during day-to-day operations and managing them to resolution within Service Level Agreements Leading or supporting transformation projects to deliver new services What you'll be doing Infrastructure Support across VMWare, Windows Server; Linux, Macs Administering multiple virtualised production environments Installation and support of infrastructure hardware and software Resolving incidents within agreed service levels Technical input into infrastructure changes following change management processes. Delivery of new infrastructure services Identify underlying problems discovered during day-to-day operations, raising them with the Product Owner or Infrastructure Manager and managing them to resolution Complete routine weekly maintenance of servers, server applications, databases, systems and network elements using established and repeatable procedures following corporate standards and requirements. Updating or writing additional material as required Liaise with other support teams and third parties to ensure that incidents are escalated and resolved within Service Level Agreements Working at all data classification levels, a sound understanding of security processes and policies is required What we're looking for Essential skills and experience: Prior experience of install, administration and support of VMware vSphere Infrastructure, mostly 6.5/6.7 or later Install, configure & support Microsoft Windows Server 2012+ and Windows 10+ or Linux - preferably Redhat/Alma Install and configuration of HP & Dell hardware Automation techniques using Powershell, Terraform, Ansible and Puppet Desirable: Administration of AWS / Azure Linux certification MacOS Support Essentials or ACSP VCP Citrix XenApp / XenDesktop Degree or relevant experience in a busy IT department Good understanding security hardening and CIS Hardening techniques and best practices. Good understanding of networking Business expertise: Great attention to detail Excellent analytical & problem solving skills Positive attitude Ability to cope with occasional pressure Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in an international environment Flexible approach to work with the ability to pro-actively take the initiative and work independently with little supervision, and also to be part of a collaborative team where ideas & skills are shared Ability to assess the impact of making changes on existing environments Professional / flexible individual that can adapt quickly to changing requirements or priorities and where necessary divert to assist other teams/projects See the bigger picture - outcome focused Able to bring your true-self to work and have fun whilst working Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats. Division overview: Functions At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and the business could not operate without all the dedicated work of our Functions teams. From Finance & Operations through Communications & Marketing, to HR and Site Operations and more, our Functions teams enable our divisions to implement ground-breaking digital transformations and crucial defence software. As part of Functions, you will be supporting and partnering with our global business from the backline, being a strategic advisor within your specialist area, and ensuring the business runs smoothly and efficiently. We all have a role to play in defending our clients; and this is yours.
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
About the team The role is part of our outstanding, highly skilled Engineering Operations team, which supports our 1,000+ developers and their enabling infrastructure. The team supports a global workforce with key locations in Guildford, London, Gloucester, Leeds, Poland and Kuala Lumpur and supports a mix of Windows, Linux and MacOS technologies. We primarily follow an Infrastructure-as-Code deployment model and Agile delivery processes, for both operational management and new capability delivery. About the role The successful candidate will join the Engineering Operations team, which is spread between the UK, Poland and Kuala Lumpur. You will have responsibility for delivering new enabling capabilities, developing and delivering templated systems, resolving infrastructure support issues and maintaining, managing and optimising the overall performance and availability of the infrastructure. Our customers are our internal engineering and product teams and we will work to bridge the gap between infrastructure and software development and drive efficiency through high levels of automation. Whilst technology-delivery is core to our role, so too is the appreciation of how we enable the business to service their customers. This role is offered on a permanent basis, from either our Guildford or Leeds offices, however the role may be predominantly home based with travel to the office on average two days per week in line with our Hybrid Ways of Working. There will be periods where more frequent visits to the office are required, as well as occasional UK travel. Occasional out of hours support may also be required. The principle responsibilities of the role are: Complete routine operations schedules for servers, server applications, databases, systems and network elements using established and repeatable procedures following corporate standards and requirements Infrastructure Support across VMWare, Windows Server; Linux, Macs Installation and support of infrastructure hardware and software Identify underlying problems discovered during day-to-day operations and managing them to resolution within Service Level Agreements Leading or supporting transformation projects to deliver new services What you'll be doing Infrastructure Support across VMWare, Windows Server; Linux, Macs Administering multiple virtualised production environments Installation and support of infrastructure hardware and software Resolving incidents within agreed service levels Technical input into infrastructure changes following change management processes. Delivery of new infrastructure services Identify underlying problems discovered during day-to-day operations, raising them with the Product Owner or Infrastructure Manager and managing them to resolution Complete routine weekly maintenance of servers, server applications, databases, systems and network elements using established and repeatable procedures following corporate standards and requirements. Updating or writing additional material as required Liaise with other support teams and third parties to ensure that incidents are escalated and resolved within Service Level Agreements Working at all data classification levels, a sound understanding of security processes and policies is required What we're looking for Essential skills and experience: Prior experience of install, administration and support of VMware vSphere Infrastructure, mostly 6.5/6.7 or later Install, configure & support Microsoft Windows Server 2012+ and Windows 10+ or Linux - preferably Redhat/Alma Install and configuration of HP & Dell hardware Automation techniques using Powershell, Terraform, Ansible and Puppet Desirable: Administration of AWS / Azure Linux certification MacOS Support Essentials or ACSP VCP Citrix XenApp / XenDesktop Degree or relevant experience in a busy IT department Good understanding security hardening and CIS Hardening techniques and best practices. Good understanding of networking Business expertise: Great attention to detail Excellent analytical & problem solving skills Positive attitude Ability to cope with occasional pressure Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in an international environment Flexible approach to work with the ability to pro-actively take the initiative and work independently with little supervision, and also to be part of a collaborative team where ideas & skills are shared Ability to assess the impact of making changes on existing environments Professional / flexible individual that can adapt quickly to changing requirements or priorities and where necessary divert to assist other teams/projects See the bigger picture - outcome focused Able to bring your true-self to work and have fun whilst working Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats. Division overview: Functions At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and the business could not operate without all the dedicated work of our Functions teams. From Finance & Operations through Communications & Marketing, to HR and Site Operations and more, our Functions teams enable our divisions to implement ground-breaking digital transformations and crucial defence software. As part of Functions, you will be supporting and partnering with our global business from the backline, being a strategic advisor within your specialist area, and ensuring the business runs smoothly and efficiently. We all have a role to play in defending our clients; and this is yours.
Here at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we are committed to helping governments, organisations and society navigate digital threats and opportunities. Whether it's leveraging data to digitally transform operations or securing organisations and nations from cyber threats, we combine our unrivalled security and engineering heritage to help our clients navigate the data-reliant digital landscape. As the cyber and intelligence arm of BAE Systems, we employ over 4,800 people across 15 countries in North America, APAC, Europe and the Middle East. With our distinguished heritage, we relish the opportunity to transform digital and data practices, defence, intelligence, security and society for government agencies, law enforcement, financial services, and critical infrastructure. The graduate programme is designed to give you ownership of your career aspirations, supported by training and practical experience to help you succeed. You will be part of our Future Talent Community and be assigned a Career Manager, who will support and guide you throughout your career with us. All of this is designed to complement your career development, fuel your ambition, and give depth to your training and career. Role Profile As a Graduate Engineer, you will work as a part of a project team, alongside skilled and experienced individuals who are motivated to train and coach you on the day-to-day skills required to work closely with our customers, both internal and external. You will learn the tools, techniques and approaches used by engineering professionals and apply them in a controlled environment to ensure projects are delivered on time, to quality and to budget. Graduate Engineers will support their team to ensure that engineering practices are followed on all aspects of project definition and delivery. As a Software Engineer, we expect you to be ready to tackle (and enjoy!) programming tasks from the outset, but we will take the time to mentor you through smaller packages of work and enhancements to our product range. You will work primarily in java, however we always look for the best framework for the job; some of our developments use C# .NET, C++ and HTML5 technologies. Day to day tasks could include: • Assisting in the design, test and implementation of software which forms part of a properly engineered system • Overcoming development obstacles to deliver quality code on time • Helping to specify user/system interfaces • Assisting in producing detailed designs and documents using required standards, methods and tools • Understanding and translating business design into a logical design, for a simple software application • Producing physical designs that describe the required structure and behaviour of a simple software application characterised by low-risk non-functional requirements Desired Technical Ability Aptitude in one or more of the following: • Java - Java JEE, JSP, JSF, EJB, Spring, JDBC • Microsoft - C#, C++, .NET, SharePoint, ODBC • Web - HTML, XML, SOAP • O/S - Linux, Windows • Mobile - iOS, Android Entry Requirements • You will need to have obtained (in the last 3 years) or be studying towards a 2:2 or above, in a STEM degree • Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our, work successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting with us. Desired Competencies • Excellent analytical and numerical skills • Clear and effective communication skills • Articulate, both verbally and in writing • Strong interpersonal skills • Objective and logical with an enquiring and creative mind • Ability to work as part of a team • Resilience under pressure • Desire to learn • Competence in Microsoft Office packages/ IT literate What's in it for you? • Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before • Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more • You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE • You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. • £30,000 starting salary, rising to £35,000 over the course of the programme • £2,000 welcome payment Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. What's next? • CV submission & review • Digital assessment • Live Interview Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
Here at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we are committed to helping governments, organisations and society navigate digital threats and opportunities. Whether it's leveraging data to digitally transform operations or securing organisations and nations from cyber threats, we combine our unrivalled security and engineering heritage to help our clients navigate the data-reliant digital landscape. As the cyber and intelligence arm of BAE Systems, we employ over 4,800 people across 15 countries in North America, APAC, Europe and the Middle East. With our distinguished heritage, we relish the opportunity to transform digital and data practices, defence, intelligence, security and society for government agencies, law enforcement, financial services, and critical infrastructure. The graduate programme is designed to give you ownership of your career aspirations, supported by training and practical experience to help you succeed. You will be part of our Future Talent Community and be assigned a Career Manager, who will support and guide you throughout your career with us. All of this is designed to complement your career development, fuel your ambition, and give depth to your training and career. Role Profile As a Graduate Engineer, you will work as a part of a project team, alongside skilled and experienced individuals who are motivated to train and coach you on the day-to-day skills required to work closely with our customers, both internal and external. You will learn the tools, techniques and approaches used by engineering professionals and apply them in a controlled environment to ensure projects are delivered on time, to quality and to budget. Graduate Engineers will support their team to ensure that engineering practices are followed on all aspects of project definition and delivery. As a Software Engineer, we expect you to be ready to tackle (and enjoy!) programming tasks from the outset, but we will take the time to mentor you through smaller packages of work and enhancements to our product range. You will work primarily in java, however we always look for the best framework for the job; some of our developments use C# .NET, C++ and HTML5 technologies. Day to day tasks could include: • Assisting in the design, test and implementation of software which forms part of a properly engineered system • Overcoming development obstacles to deliver quality code on time • Helping to specify user/system interfaces • Assisting in producing detailed designs and documents using required standards, methods and tools • Understanding and translating business design into a logical design, for a simple software application • Producing physical designs that describe the required structure and behaviour of a simple software application characterised by low-risk non-functional requirements Desired Technical Ability Aptitude in one or more of the following: • Java - Java JEE, JSP, JSF, EJB, Spring, JDBC • Microsoft - C#, C++, .NET, SharePoint, ODBC • Web - HTML, XML, SOAP • O/S - Linux, Windows • Mobile - iOS, Android Entry Requirements • You will need to have obtained (in the last 3 years) or be studying towards a 2:2 or above, in a STEM degree • Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our, work successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting with us. Desired Competencies • Excellent analytical and numerical skills • Clear and effective communication skills • Articulate, both verbally and in writing • Strong interpersonal skills • Objective and logical with an enquiring and creative mind • Ability to work as part of a team • Resilience under pressure • Desire to learn • Competence in Microsoft Office packages/ IT literate What's in it for you? • Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before • Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more • You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE • You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. • £30,000 starting salary, rising to £35,000 over the course of the programme • £2,000 welcome payment Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. What's next? • CV submission & review • Digital assessment • Live Interview Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Hardware Electronics Engineer BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats. The Cross-Domain team deliver high performance appliances for the Defensive Cyber market. We develop from a blank sheet with security as a primary consideration, designing the whole appliance from high performance C++, embedded software, FPGA firmware (VHDL), custom PCBs, power distribution, and thermal management. All of which has to deliver a reliable, supportable, and maintainable capability for our customers. What you will be doing (role duties and responsibilities) You will work with a team of highly-skilled engineers from a range of backgrounds and contributing the design and implementation of electronics systems. We design and deliver high-performance systems, generating interesting and complex electronics design challenges. Depending on your experience level, you might use your skills and experience to lead teams of engineers to design, implement and deliver electronic systems. Or, as an early-years professional, you might develop your electronics skills as part of a dynamic and skilled engineering team, working towards taking on ever-greater project responsibility. We'd like to hear from people who have experience in some or all of the following areas: High speed digital and support logic PCB design: We develop a wide range of boards supporting high bandwidth network traffic processing. The designs include the latest generation of FPGAs, power distribution and system monitoring. FPGA Integration: Our PCBs host multiple FPGAs supporting the latest memory technologies and high speed networking interfaces. Mechanical and system integration: We design enclosures to incorporate our PCBs and other subsystems. The designs have to be easily assembled and provide for cooling and protection in challenging environments. This work often involves environmental and compliance testing. Systems: Our solutions comprise of a blend of hardware, firmware (FPGA) and software. Early in the development lifecycle you will be involved in the design activity responsible for partitioning the functionality in to these domains taking into account the system requirements and constraints. What we are looking for (skills and experience) We are looking for ambitious, high-calibre people with the following characteristics: Essential: Highly motivated with a strong academic background, typically in Electronics; or significant relevant experience. A keen interest in the cyber or defence sector and awareness of latest industry developments. Understanding of the principles of practical electronics and PCB circuit design and layout. Ability to fault find and debug problems in a logical and thorough manner. Competent in the use of laboratory measurement equipment. Comfortable working on multiple projects at the same time and in a dynamic environment where deadlines and priorities are changeable. Experience of working within multi-disciplinary development teams in a project-based environment. Good inter-personal skills; able to work well in a dynamic, collaborative team. Desirable: Understanding of the principles of mechanical design. Experience with 3D CAD would be an advantage, but is not essential. Experience in the use of software and FPGA development tools and environments, e.g. Python, C/C++, Linux, particularly as needed to support hardware test and debug. Experience of FPGA or software development. Experience of designing products for real world use outside a lab. Experience of designing products for environmental and compliance testing and knowledge of the relevant standards. Experience of test and trials and acceptance testing activities. How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats. Division overview: Capabilities At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector. As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
Hardware Electronics Engineer BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats. The Cross-Domain team deliver high performance appliances for the Defensive Cyber market. We develop from a blank sheet with security as a primary consideration, designing the whole appliance from high performance C++, embedded software, FPGA firmware (VHDL), custom PCBs, power distribution, and thermal management. All of which has to deliver a reliable, supportable, and maintainable capability for our customers. What you will be doing (role duties and responsibilities) You will work with a team of highly-skilled engineers from a range of backgrounds and contributing the design and implementation of electronics systems. We design and deliver high-performance systems, generating interesting and complex electronics design challenges. Depending on your experience level, you might use your skills and experience to lead teams of engineers to design, implement and deliver electronic systems. Or, as an early-years professional, you might develop your electronics skills as part of a dynamic and skilled engineering team, working towards taking on ever-greater project responsibility. We'd like to hear from people who have experience in some or all of the following areas: High speed digital and support logic PCB design: We develop a wide range of boards supporting high bandwidth network traffic processing. The designs include the latest generation of FPGAs, power distribution and system monitoring. FPGA Integration: Our PCBs host multiple FPGAs supporting the latest memory technologies and high speed networking interfaces. Mechanical and system integration: We design enclosures to incorporate our PCBs and other subsystems. The designs have to be easily assembled and provide for cooling and protection in challenging environments. This work often involves environmental and compliance testing. Systems: Our solutions comprise of a blend of hardware, firmware (FPGA) and software. Early in the development lifecycle you will be involved in the design activity responsible for partitioning the functionality in to these domains taking into account the system requirements and constraints. What we are looking for (skills and experience) We are looking for ambitious, high-calibre people with the following characteristics: Essential: Highly motivated with a strong academic background, typically in Electronics; or significant relevant experience. A keen interest in the cyber or defence sector and awareness of latest industry developments. Understanding of the principles of practical electronics and PCB circuit design and layout. Ability to fault find and debug problems in a logical and thorough manner. Competent in the use of laboratory measurement equipment. Comfortable working on multiple projects at the same time and in a dynamic environment where deadlines and priorities are changeable. Experience of working within multi-disciplinary development teams in a project-based environment. Good inter-personal skills; able to work well in a dynamic, collaborative team. Desirable: Understanding of the principles of mechanical design. Experience with 3D CAD would be an advantage, but is not essential. Experience in the use of software and FPGA development tools and environments, e.g. Python, C/C++, Linux, particularly as needed to support hardware test and debug. Experience of FPGA or software development. Experience of designing products for real world use outside a lab. Experience of designing products for environmental and compliance testing and knowledge of the relevant standards. Experience of test and trials and acceptance testing activities. How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats. Division overview: Capabilities At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector. As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
Job Title: Commercial OfficerLocation: Faslane, Helensburgh, UK - OnsiteCompensation: £39,408.00 + benefitsRole Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF 44194 You're the key At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Commercial Officer at our Clyde site.As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers' defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility. Babcock International The Commercial Officer role is based within our Central Services business area. For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training. The role The difference our new Commercial Officer will make As a Commercial Officer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be part of the Naval Nuclear Commercial team, in the submarine environment, supporting the biggest defence contract in the UK. Day to day, you'll be part of the commercial team who is supporting contract management of the principal submarine contract which requires the processing of contract changes, providing advice on the contract, setting up Non Disclosure Agreements, supporting internal and external meetings, working with finance to provide accurate forecasting and taking time to develop yourself with training and support to meet your commercial competencies. At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, you'll continually develop your knowledge and expertise. We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met. This role is based Onsite in Faslane, Helensburgh. Essential experience Commercially astute with a broad understanding of the procurement process. The ability to make decisions within delegated authority and to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Good communication, presentation, networking and negotiation skills. Attention to detail with the ability to identify commercial risks, propose steps to mitigate, and communicate effectively. Professional, positive and supportive approach to both suppliers and customers. Ability to prioritise workload and identify concerns about workflow to Line Manager if any concerns are arising. You will need to satisfy security requirements. This may require you to hold or be eligible/capable of achieving 'Security Check' (SC) clearance. What we offer Generous benefits including: Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays Reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance Employee share scheme - save tax and national insurance on shares, with 1 free share per 10 purchased Employee shopping savings portal Employment development allowance - £125 per year Payment of Professional Fees Reward and Recognition Scheme linked to Health and Safety Working from home and flexible work patterns Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your best Babcock International For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them. Armed Forces Covenant We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments. Application Guidance All applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing date: 30/09/2022
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Commercial OfficerLocation: Faslane, Helensburgh, UK - OnsiteCompensation: £39,408.00 + benefitsRole Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF 44194 You're the key At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Commercial Officer at our Clyde site.As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers' defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility. Babcock International The Commercial Officer role is based within our Central Services business area. For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training. The role The difference our new Commercial Officer will make As a Commercial Officer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be part of the Naval Nuclear Commercial team, in the submarine environment, supporting the biggest defence contract in the UK. Day to day, you'll be part of the commercial team who is supporting contract management of the principal submarine contract which requires the processing of contract changes, providing advice on the contract, setting up Non Disclosure Agreements, supporting internal and external meetings, working with finance to provide accurate forecasting and taking time to develop yourself with training and support to meet your commercial competencies. At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, you'll continually develop your knowledge and expertise. We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met. This role is based Onsite in Faslane, Helensburgh. Essential experience Commercially astute with a broad understanding of the procurement process. The ability to make decisions within delegated authority and to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Good communication, presentation, networking and negotiation skills. Attention to detail with the ability to identify commercial risks, propose steps to mitigate, and communicate effectively. Professional, positive and supportive approach to both suppliers and customers. Ability to prioritise workload and identify concerns about workflow to Line Manager if any concerns are arising. You will need to satisfy security requirements. This may require you to hold or be eligible/capable of achieving 'Security Check' (SC) clearance. What we offer Generous benefits including: Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays Reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance Employee share scheme - save tax and national insurance on shares, with 1 free share per 10 purchased Employee shopping savings portal Employment development allowance - £125 per year Payment of Professional Fees Reward and Recognition Scheme linked to Health and Safety Working from home and flexible work patterns Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your best Babcock International For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them. Armed Forces Covenant We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments. Application Guidance All applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing date: 30/09/2022
GRC Project Manager Reports to: Chief of Staff to Chief Legal Officer and Group Commercial Director Location: Dublin/London About Flutter: Flutter Entertainment is a FTSE100 global leader in online and retail sports betting, gaming and entertainment with over 14 million customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on being a responsible operator committed to making a positive contribution to the communities we operate within. Across the globe we employ over 14,000 people in over 20 offices and over 600 retail sites. Function overview: The Group Legal and Commercial Function is tasked with the key objective of protecting the Flutter brand, its customers and shareholders. The function consists of legal, risk, regulatory, compliance and commercial activities, including the Group strategy and roadmap for Safer Gambling - a core component of the Group's strategy. The Group Legal and Commercial Function will influence the strategic direction of the Group's four Divisions (US, Aus, UK/I and International) by setting the risk appetite and establishing the necessary governance, policies and standards to ensure our legal, risk, compliance, regulatory and safe gambling matters are managed in a robust and agile manner. Role purpose: Group Risk are currently in the process of planning for the implementation of new Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) technology across the Group. As the GRC project manager within the Group Legal and Commercial Function you will be responsible for driving and delivering this strategic large-scale and exciting project being undertaken by the function. You will be responsible for planning, overseeing and leading the GRC project from ideation through to completion, and will be required to interact with a range of stakeholders across the business, most often managing several moving priorities and functions. Excellent communication and organisational skills, an ability to influence and other soft skills are important as the role will require engagement with a wide variety of audiences across the Flutter organisation and across the three lines of defence. If these are attributes that resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities: · Chair the Design Authority for the programme and ensure relevant stakeholders are feeding into system design and configuration at appropriate times · Coordinate Group and Divisional resources for the flawless design, implementation and overall execution of the GRC project · Assist in the definition of scope, objectives, and prioritised functional requirements involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility · Work across various risk, compliance and control functional areas to agree prioritisation and delivery of requirements · Work closely with the business, vendor and Divisional teams to ensure the project is delivered on-time, within scope and business benefits are achieved · Work with project manager to develop detailed a project plan to monitor and track progress, manage changes to the project scope and schedule, analyse successful completion of short and long-term goals · Develop prioritisation backlogs where required by function/team to ensure agile delivery of requirements · Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and specifications · Initiate actions in response to progress reports (achievement, productivity and risk). · Manage the relationship with all relevant stakeholders · Report and escalate to management as needed · Perform risk management to minimize project risks · Identify future or potential pitfalls and create mitigation or contingency plans in a timely manner to remove obstacles. · Host 'lessons learned' sessions, identify improvement processes, share learnings and experience. Key Skills and Experience: · 5+ years' experience of delivering great results in project management · Experience on previous GRC technology implementations desirable · Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus · Ideally will have experience within and a passion for the industry, our products and a good understanding of how other functional teams operate · Demonstrable experience of working at scale in global organisations to successfully deliver against strategic objectives. · Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines to deliver projects to completion, execution focused. · Ability to navigate multiple types of requirements and priorities across different functional areas. · Extensive experience of stakeholder management, including senior leadership. · Experience of operating within a fast-paced online/eCommerce or similar organisation. Competencies: · Excellent communication skills, ability to adapt and adjust to needs of team and stakeholders. · Team player with personal characteristics that engender trust and confidence · Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen, ability to see the bigger picture · Highly organised and results orientated, ability to plan and deliver major projects · Detail orientated, ability to find creative solutions to complex problems · High energy and drive, ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, with the resilience to challenge and be challenged · Creative thinker, curious, actively seeks stimulus and drives continuous improvement
Feb 22, 2022
Full time
GRC Project Manager Reports to: Chief of Staff to Chief Legal Officer and Group Commercial Director Location: Dublin/London About Flutter: Flutter Entertainment is a FTSE100 global leader in online and retail sports betting, gaming and entertainment with over 14 million customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on being a responsible operator committed to making a positive contribution to the communities we operate within. Across the globe we employ over 14,000 people in over 20 offices and over 600 retail sites. Function overview: The Group Legal and Commercial Function is tasked with the key objective of protecting the Flutter brand, its customers and shareholders. The function consists of legal, risk, regulatory, compliance and commercial activities, including the Group strategy and roadmap for Safer Gambling - a core component of the Group's strategy. The Group Legal and Commercial Function will influence the strategic direction of the Group's four Divisions (US, Aus, UK/I and International) by setting the risk appetite and establishing the necessary governance, policies and standards to ensure our legal, risk, compliance, regulatory and safe gambling matters are managed in a robust and agile manner. Role purpose: Group Risk are currently in the process of planning for the implementation of new Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) technology across the Group. As the GRC project manager within the Group Legal and Commercial Function you will be responsible for driving and delivering this strategic large-scale and exciting project being undertaken by the function. You will be responsible for planning, overseeing and leading the GRC project from ideation through to completion, and will be required to interact with a range of stakeholders across the business, most often managing several moving priorities and functions. Excellent communication and organisational skills, an ability to influence and other soft skills are important as the role will require engagement with a wide variety of audiences across the Flutter organisation and across the three lines of defence. If these are attributes that resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities: · Chair the Design Authority for the programme and ensure relevant stakeholders are feeding into system design and configuration at appropriate times · Coordinate Group and Divisional resources for the flawless design, implementation and overall execution of the GRC project · Assist in the definition of scope, objectives, and prioritised functional requirements involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility · Work across various risk, compliance and control functional areas to agree prioritisation and delivery of requirements · Work closely with the business, vendor and Divisional teams to ensure the project is delivered on-time, within scope and business benefits are achieved · Work with project manager to develop detailed a project plan to monitor and track progress, manage changes to the project scope and schedule, analyse successful completion of short and long-term goals · Develop prioritisation backlogs where required by function/team to ensure agile delivery of requirements · Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and specifications · Initiate actions in response to progress reports (achievement, productivity and risk). · Manage the relationship with all relevant stakeholders · Report and escalate to management as needed · Perform risk management to minimize project risks · Identify future or potential pitfalls and create mitigation or contingency plans in a timely manner to remove obstacles. · Host 'lessons learned' sessions, identify improvement processes, share learnings and experience. Key Skills and Experience: · 5+ years' experience of delivering great results in project management · Experience on previous GRC technology implementations desirable · Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus · Ideally will have experience within and a passion for the industry, our products and a good understanding of how other functional teams operate · Demonstrable experience of working at scale in global organisations to successfully deliver against strategic objectives. · Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines to deliver projects to completion, execution focused. · Ability to navigate multiple types of requirements and priorities across different functional areas. · Extensive experience of stakeholder management, including senior leadership. · Experience of operating within a fast-paced online/eCommerce or similar organisation. Competencies: · Excellent communication skills, ability to adapt and adjust to needs of team and stakeholders. · Team player with personal characteristics that engender trust and confidence · Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen, ability to see the bigger picture · Highly organised and results orientated, ability to plan and deliver major projects · Detail orientated, ability to find creative solutions to complex problems · High energy and drive, ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, with the resilience to challenge and be challenged · Creative thinker, curious, actively seeks stimulus and drives continuous improvement
The Opportunity Are you interested in playing a crucial part in supporting the education of the next generation? An excellent opportunity to contribute to your community by keeping schools clean and ensuring students are safe. Location: Berwickshire High School Address: Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3QG Salary: £9. 50 Per Hour Hours per week: permanent Contract: 20 Hours What will the role involve? You will be responsible for the school's classrooms, meeting rooms, assembly hall and office. Ensuring that areas are cleaned to the highest standards at all times Equipment are maintained and stored correctly Always keeping in line with and health and safety regulations. To deliver defined and non-specific tasks Undertake role in a professional and safe manner at all times Work according to best practice guidelines I.E. ensuring the correct use of colour coded equipment Comply with Internal and External HSEQ requirements RAMs and COSHH Provide a cleaning service that delivers to our client contractual requirements Use of Amey approved chemicals, machinery and consumables only Operate machinery safely and in line with the guidelines and training provided To deliver good customer engagement ensuring client satisfaction To report any concerns or issues to the supervisor immediately for action e.g. broken equipment Ensure that all duties are completed within the time provided to the Amey defined standards On occasion you may be required to carry out deep cleaning activity, use of larger cleaning equipment may be required Carry out any other reasonable requests as directed by your line manager What are we looking for? Must have cleaning experience, preferably within a school or commercial background Have good attention to detail Be able to work independently and use own initiative Demonstrate a reliable and responsible approach Welcome the opportunity to learn and support others Personal Requirements Reliable Punctual A team member Flexible Why Amey? We're all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work. Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK's road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK's defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You're surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported. Whether it's working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you'll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey. What makes this role unique? This is a great opportunity to be a part of our successful and growing business.
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
The Opportunity Are you interested in playing a crucial part in supporting the education of the next generation? An excellent opportunity to contribute to your community by keeping schools clean and ensuring students are safe. Location: Berwickshire High School Address: Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3QG Salary: £9. 50 Per Hour Hours per week: permanent Contract: 20 Hours What will the role involve? You will be responsible for the school's classrooms, meeting rooms, assembly hall and office. Ensuring that areas are cleaned to the highest standards at all times Equipment are maintained and stored correctly Always keeping in line with and health and safety regulations. To deliver defined and non-specific tasks Undertake role in a professional and safe manner at all times Work according to best practice guidelines I.E. ensuring the correct use of colour coded equipment Comply with Internal and External HSEQ requirements RAMs and COSHH Provide a cleaning service that delivers to our client contractual requirements Use of Amey approved chemicals, machinery and consumables only Operate machinery safely and in line with the guidelines and training provided To deliver good customer engagement ensuring client satisfaction To report any concerns or issues to the supervisor immediately for action e.g. broken equipment Ensure that all duties are completed within the time provided to the Amey defined standards On occasion you may be required to carry out deep cleaning activity, use of larger cleaning equipment may be required Carry out any other reasonable requests as directed by your line manager What are we looking for? Must have cleaning experience, preferably within a school or commercial background Have good attention to detail Be able to work independently and use own initiative Demonstrate a reliable and responsible approach Welcome the opportunity to learn and support others Personal Requirements Reliable Punctual A team member Flexible Why Amey? We're all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work. Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK's road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK's defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You're surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported. Whether it's working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you'll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey. What makes this role unique? This is a great opportunity to be a part of our successful and growing business.
Jefferson Wells are keen to speak with experienced Commercial contract managers, with experience of supply chain, to join a global market leader in the defence technology sector on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity to work with some of the worlds most cutting-edge technology, focusing on the manufacturing of air, land & surface target systems, to support military training...... click apply for full job details
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Jefferson Wells are keen to speak with experienced Commercial contract managers, with experience of supply chain, to join a global market leader in the defence technology sector on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity to work with some of the worlds most cutting-edge technology, focusing on the manufacturing of air, land & surface target systems, to support military training...... click apply for full job details
The Role Here at Amey we have an opportunity for a Bid Manager to join the Bidding team in the Consulting Division. The Bids will vary in duration and size typically between £100k to £10m, from 2 weeks to 12, and cover a range of Consulting sectors, including: rail design, highways, aviation and data driven solutions. You will typically work on up to 10 bids per year and support on others, as required. Ideally you will have at least 3-5 years experience successful bidding experience in public and private sector bids. We offer a modern approach to work/life balance, with flexible working arrangements to suit you and opportunities to work both remotely and in an office environment as appropriate throughout the bid lifecycle. Amey offices are located around the country and you will be required to visit the Birmingham office periodically. Duties Lead the bid process for individual bids. Develop the bid strategy with individual Business or Account Directors. Manage the bid programme ensuring that all activities are progressed on time to meet the submission date. Lead and manage the development of high quality written and costed bid deliverables in line with the agreed bid strategy. Facilitate the development of the operational solution together with the commercial and pricing strategy to ensure and maintain continual improvement and competitive advantage. Set up and manage communication and document protocols for each bid. Maintain client liaison ensuring effective dialogue and prompt response to clarifications. Prepare papers for internal approval in line with Amey governance. Prepare and manage the bid budget. Drive the risk and opportunities process. Keep bidding tools, such as the Amey Bid Pipeline database, up-to-date and contribute to bid reports as required What are we looking for? Experience of the bid process in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge and understanding of public (and private) sector bid requirements. Experience of keeping track of multiple, complex, time-phased activities. Excellent time management and prioritization. Understanding of commercial requirements, including cost planning, estimating and balancing risk with reward. Strong project management and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Able to embrace change and drive continual improvement. Desire to see job through from start to finish About Amey We're all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work. Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK's road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK's defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on. As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You're surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported. Whether it's working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you'll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey. #LI-FS1
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
The Role Here at Amey we have an opportunity for a Bid Manager to join the Bidding team in the Consulting Division. The Bids will vary in duration and size typically between £100k to £10m, from 2 weeks to 12, and cover a range of Consulting sectors, including: rail design, highways, aviation and data driven solutions. You will typically work on up to 10 bids per year and support on others, as required. Ideally you will have at least 3-5 years experience successful bidding experience in public and private sector bids. We offer a modern approach to work/life balance, with flexible working arrangements to suit you and opportunities to work both remotely and in an office environment as appropriate throughout the bid lifecycle. Amey offices are located around the country and you will be required to visit the Birmingham office periodically. Duties Lead the bid process for individual bids. Develop the bid strategy with individual Business or Account Directors. Manage the bid programme ensuring that all activities are progressed on time to meet the submission date. Lead and manage the development of high quality written and costed bid deliverables in line with the agreed bid strategy. Facilitate the development of the operational solution together with the commercial and pricing strategy to ensure and maintain continual improvement and competitive advantage. Set up and manage communication and document protocols for each bid. Maintain client liaison ensuring effective dialogue and prompt response to clarifications. Prepare papers for internal approval in line with Amey governance. Prepare and manage the bid budget. Drive the risk and opportunities process. Keep bidding tools, such as the Amey Bid Pipeline database, up-to-date and contribute to bid reports as required What are we looking for? Experience of the bid process in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge and understanding of public (and private) sector bid requirements. Experience of keeping track of multiple, complex, time-phased activities. Excellent time management and prioritization. Understanding of commercial requirements, including cost planning, estimating and balancing risk with reward. Strong project management and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Able to embrace change and drive continual improvement. Desire to see job through from start to finish About Amey We're all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work. Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK's road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK's defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on. As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You're surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported. Whether it's working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you'll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey. #LI-FS1
The Role Here at Amey we are looking for a Commercial Manager (equivalent to Quantity Surveyor) to support the Consulting division in Northern Ireland, on the Street Lighting Account. The local office is in Belfast, however as a progressive employer we offer remote and hybrid working options for home working, to suit you. As Commercial Manager you will play a key role in the development of collaborative client relationships in support of successful account delivery, aiding change and conflict management, and promoting Amey in retaining/winning future works. You will also provide support to both Supply Chain procurement and Work Winning activities. The typical Account/ Contract Value is c£6m pa of Post Contract Management and Bids up to £20m. Duties Develop good relationships with key client representatives in support of successful account delivery, to aid change and conflict management and promoting Amey in retaining/winning future works. Implement and Drive consistency of commercial processes both pre and post contract. Implement commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost to Amey with a customer focused delivery. Support the delivery of pre and post contract opportunity and risk management using the businesses management tools. Work with Finance to ensure the full cost control of project(s) including providing and monitoring budgets and forecasts in conjunction with the senior Commercial and Operational account management, completing CVR reporting and managing WIP in line with contractual entitlement. Manage the change process and review all proposed changes to the works in conjunction with other project team members and ensure all contractual notices and early warnings are submitted within the required timescales. Assist and advise the senior Commercial and Operational account management in ensuring timely issuing of all notices required under the Contract(s) Assist and advise the senior Commercial and Operational account management of any existence of a "claim" and/or "extension of time" situations with regards to taking timely and appropriate measures in line with contractual provision to minimise risk to the business. Ensuring all contemporary records are kept by the project team members for use in supporting any such claims and/or in the evaluation of variations. Responsible for the creation of robust coding structure to facilitate accurate cost capture. Complete accurate monitoring and reporting on KPI's. Submit/support the submission of timely Applications for Payment, including Anticipate Final Account, to the Client and endeavour to ensure all payment certificates and payments are in accordance with the Contract(s). Experience/Skills Proven track record in quantity surveying / commercial management, preferably in relevant sectors Evidence of successful main contract management Knowledge and experience of supply chain procurement, management, and accounting Knowledge of the records, approaches and options for dispute resolution and avoidance Knowledge of commercial and financial budgeting and reporting Knowledge of recruitment and management of a Commercial team desirable Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, compliance and procedures and the practical application of such Strong commercial and financial acumen Knowledge of standard forms of contract and those specific to the support services market Qualifications Hold a quantity surveying, commercial or related profession, degree or masters degree, is desirable Completion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and progression to Technical/Member status of the relevant professional institutions will be an expectation of the role About Amey We're all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work. Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK's road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK's defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You're surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported. Whether it's working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you'll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey. #LI-FS1
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
The Role Here at Amey we are looking for a Commercial Manager (equivalent to Quantity Surveyor) to support the Consulting division in Northern Ireland, on the Street Lighting Account. The local office is in Belfast, however as a progressive employer we offer remote and hybrid working options for home working, to suit you. As Commercial Manager you will play a key role in the development of collaborative client relationships in support of successful account delivery, aiding change and conflict management, and promoting Amey in retaining/winning future works. You will also provide support to both Supply Chain procurement and Work Winning activities. The typical Account/ Contract Value is c£6m pa of Post Contract Management and Bids up to £20m. Duties Develop good relationships with key client representatives in support of successful account delivery, to aid change and conflict management and promoting Amey in retaining/winning future works. Implement and Drive consistency of commercial processes both pre and post contract. Implement commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost to Amey with a customer focused delivery. Support the delivery of pre and post contract opportunity and risk management using the businesses management tools. Work with Finance to ensure the full cost control of project(s) including providing and monitoring budgets and forecasts in conjunction with the senior Commercial and Operational account management, completing CVR reporting and managing WIP in line with contractual entitlement. Manage the change process and review all proposed changes to the works in conjunction with other project team members and ensure all contractual notices and early warnings are submitted within the required timescales. Assist and advise the senior Commercial and Operational account management in ensuring timely issuing of all notices required under the Contract(s) Assist and advise the senior Commercial and Operational account management of any existence of a "claim" and/or "extension of time" situations with regards to taking timely and appropriate measures in line with contractual provision to minimise risk to the business. Ensuring all contemporary records are kept by the project team members for use in supporting any such claims and/or in the evaluation of variations. Responsible for the creation of robust coding structure to facilitate accurate cost capture. Complete accurate monitoring and reporting on KPI's. Submit/support the submission of timely Applications for Payment, including Anticipate Final Account, to the Client and endeavour to ensure all payment certificates and payments are in accordance with the Contract(s). Experience/Skills Proven track record in quantity surveying / commercial management, preferably in relevant sectors Evidence of successful main contract management Knowledge and experience of supply chain procurement, management, and accounting Knowledge of the records, approaches and options for dispute resolution and avoidance Knowledge of commercial and financial budgeting and reporting Knowledge of recruitment and management of a Commercial team desirable Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, compliance and procedures and the practical application of such Strong commercial and financial acumen Knowledge of standard forms of contract and those specific to the support services market Qualifications Hold a quantity surveying, commercial or related profession, degree or masters degree, is desirable Completion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and progression to Technical/Member status of the relevant professional institutions will be an expectation of the role About Amey We're all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work. Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK's road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK's defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You're surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported. Whether it's working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you'll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey. #LI-FS1