Old Brewers' Yard is a new, authentic brand home for Guinness in the UK, located in the historic brewing quarter in Covent Garden. Consisting of 52,000 square feet of historic buildings and central courtyard, this will become a key growth driver for Guinness, placing the brand in culture, driving relevancy and salience among a new generation of drinkers. The London brand home will be the GB home of Guinness: designed with sustainability in mind, bold, brave, exciting, and rooted in culture and community. It will provide beer which will be produced and served on site. This experimental beer will be produced from a live working 10hl brewery , a world-leading brewing facility which will produce innovation and limited-edition liquids to be served across the OBY site . The brewery will form part of a grain to glass immersive visitor experience in 1 Mercer Walk, which will also house dedicated space to build Diageo's southern hub for the Learning 4 Life programme, training hundreds of people per year in hospitality skills. Community will be at the heart of OBY; we will create opportunities for local jobseekers, give our brewery waste products a second life in the community, and share OBY spaces with local community groups. The site is scheduled to open in December 2024. Key elements of the site include: Iconic Guinness Gates as main entrance to the experience, offering huge cultural impact in the heat of London Taproom/bars - world class food and beer produced and served on site Central all weather historic courtyard with world class bar experience Unique 5th floor glass box rooftop eating and drinking experience creating brand new rooftop view of London Brewery and beer experience/tastingtours Cultural events space designed and fit out with technology to enable world c la ss meeting and conference experiences Retail spaces, one of which to stock items produced through exciting short-term brand collaborations Purpose of Role The Managing Director will oversee the pre- and post-opening operations of Old Brewers' Yard with a strategic viewpoint towards achieving excellent guest service, strong working partnerships with third party operators, team member excellence, and financial profitability. The role will require excellent leadership skills, an analytical mind with a broad vision of the business, and a high level of maturity and knowledge to manage passionate employees, operational processes, and positive visitor experiences. The Managing Director will be the public face of Old Brewers' Yard, ensuring outstanding and courteous service to both VIP and everyday guests from day one. Y ou will champion innovation, creativity and social connection. You'll be at the forefront of engaging a huge variety of people, helping us to go further than we ever imagined. You'll do this by: Making sure our guests embrace every minute with us - and rave about their experiences afterwards. Overseeing everything that we're offering at Guinness OBY , whether directly or through third party operating partners - cementing our reputation as an international leader of visitor attractions. Making sure OBY delivers a very positive contribution to the Covent Garden area, through great relationships with local partners and delivering schemes and events supporting the local area, everything from coffee mornings to apprenticeships . Creatively translating global brand and Brand Homes central team strategies for OBY - without taking away from our own unique personalit y . Growing the business, placing great value on everything from tour admissions to retail to F&B - and delivering against the P&L targets that quantify that success. Ensur ing OBY is set up to successfully deliver the relevant aspects of Diageo's Society 2030 goals, including promoting responsible drinking . Top Accountabilities Site and operations set up as part of Project Reality Assist HR and the OBY/Project Reality team to recruit, interview, and select experienced, team-oriented, and passionate applicants for positions in the Retail, Events, and Sales, Marketing & Digital teams Work with D&T project workstream leads to assess, procure , and implement the ticketing, admissions, and access control systems to provide seamless integration and operations throughout experience Work closely with third party Food & Beverage operat ing partner to ensure the ir offering and service levels go above and beyond Guinness brand, Diageo GB and guest expectations Establish and deliver staff training program prior to site opening , including, but not limited to, on site systems, sales procedures and events management processes . Ensure sustainable operational readiness of all OBY departments prior to grand opening Support site management team to devise cross-site storage and stock management procedures Ongoing site operations Budget management of OBY P&L, including direct and indirect staff costs, maintenance, marketing, events, brand collab orations and local sponsorship . Ownership of operational OBY critical metrics, including reaching sales targets for tours, events and retail . Actively seek and implement cost saving programs to provide positive financial results . Formulating business cases and strategy for any improvements to OBY . Manage F&B Operating Partner and Facilities Management provider contracts while maintaining a constructive and collaborative working relationship . Ensure seamless, consistent, and safe consumer experiences on-site to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction, measured through online and offline feedback . Understand, follow, and enforce all established Diageo Operating Procedures to exceed operational requirements and ensure employees and guests receive the highest standards of quality, safety, and service at all times . Establish, evaluate, and direct short- and long-term experience operation strategies, policies, and procedures . Ongoing recruitment, onboarding, training and development of staff . Work to create close links with the local community (residents, businesses and other organisations) to generate positive PR and increase local visitor numbers . Create plans that attract visitors from overseas markets while also drawing in visitors when in-market, resulting in YOY increases in visitor numbers across all operational elements of OBY . Maintain a close working relationship with our landlord, the Mercers Company . Work with the Learning for Life program team and collaborators to implement and execute Diageo's mission and commitment to this program, and to other agreed on site training and/or apprenticeship schemes . Execute Guinness brand events, h ost VIP experiences, and internal and external visits . Work with Diageo GB Beer Marketing and Commercial teams on strategy for site advertising, events and sponsorship . Liaise with external contractors to deliver any maintenance work as required . Keep an up-to-date knowledge with external best practice to develop the OBY experience and stay ahead of the competition . What you'll bring to the role Managing Director with a proven track record of building and leading a high performance commercially and highly customer focused team Financial acumen and operational expertise shown through evidence of leading a similar business, ideally in premium bars, restaurants, large event venues or hospitality with turnover north of £30m Proven experience of managing third party partners/contractors, ideally food and beverage partners Proven experience manging teams and cross-functional business units to achieve operational KPIs, sales, revenue and profit targets Significant experiencemanaging complex stakeholder relationships (landlord, community, Diageo internal etc) Ability to champion innovation, creativity, digital and social connection Strong networker in/around London with knowledge of who to engage to build the reputation of Old Brewers Yard London and to drive new business. An honours undergraduate degree, ideally in business management and administration Experience in a business start-up environment would be an added bonus With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas . click apply for full job details
May 03, 2024
Full time
Old Brewers' Yard is a new, authentic brand home for Guinness in the UK, located in the historic brewing quarter in Covent Garden. Consisting of 52,000 square feet of historic buildings and central courtyard, this will become a key growth driver for Guinness, placing the brand in culture, driving relevancy and salience among a new generation of drinkers. The London brand home will be the GB home of Guinness: designed with sustainability in mind, bold, brave, exciting, and rooted in culture and community. It will provide beer which will be produced and served on site. This experimental beer will be produced from a live working 10hl brewery , a world-leading brewing facility which will produce innovation and limited-edition liquids to be served across the OBY site . The brewery will form part of a grain to glass immersive visitor experience in 1 Mercer Walk, which will also house dedicated space to build Diageo's southern hub for the Learning 4 Life programme, training hundreds of people per year in hospitality skills. Community will be at the heart of OBY; we will create opportunities for local jobseekers, give our brewery waste products a second life in the community, and share OBY spaces with local community groups. The site is scheduled to open in December 2024. Key elements of the site include: Iconic Guinness Gates as main entrance to the experience, offering huge cultural impact in the heat of London Taproom/bars - world class food and beer produced and served on site Central all weather historic courtyard with world class bar experience Unique 5th floor glass box rooftop eating and drinking experience creating brand new rooftop view of London Brewery and beer experience/tastingtours Cultural events space designed and fit out with technology to enable world c la ss meeting and conference experiences Retail spaces, one of which to stock items produced through exciting short-term brand collaborations Purpose of Role The Managing Director will oversee the pre- and post-opening operations of Old Brewers' Yard with a strategic viewpoint towards achieving excellent guest service, strong working partnerships with third party operators, team member excellence, and financial profitability. The role will require excellent leadership skills, an analytical mind with a broad vision of the business, and a high level of maturity and knowledge to manage passionate employees, operational processes, and positive visitor experiences. The Managing Director will be the public face of Old Brewers' Yard, ensuring outstanding and courteous service to both VIP and everyday guests from day one. Y ou will champion innovation, creativity and social connection. You'll be at the forefront of engaging a huge variety of people, helping us to go further than we ever imagined. You'll do this by: Making sure our guests embrace every minute with us - and rave about their experiences afterwards. Overseeing everything that we're offering at Guinness OBY , whether directly or through third party operating partners - cementing our reputation as an international leader of visitor attractions. Making sure OBY delivers a very positive contribution to the Covent Garden area, through great relationships with local partners and delivering schemes and events supporting the local area, everything from coffee mornings to apprenticeships . Creatively translating global brand and Brand Homes central team strategies for OBY - without taking away from our own unique personalit y . Growing the business, placing great value on everything from tour admissions to retail to F&B - and delivering against the P&L targets that quantify that success. Ensur ing OBY is set up to successfully deliver the relevant aspects of Diageo's Society 2030 goals, including promoting responsible drinking . Top Accountabilities Site and operations set up as part of Project Reality Assist HR and the OBY/Project Reality team to recruit, interview, and select experienced, team-oriented, and passionate applicants for positions in the Retail, Events, and Sales, Marketing & Digital teams Work with D&T project workstream leads to assess, procure , and implement the ticketing, admissions, and access control systems to provide seamless integration and operations throughout experience Work closely with third party Food & Beverage operat ing partner to ensure the ir offering and service levels go above and beyond Guinness brand, Diageo GB and guest expectations Establish and deliver staff training program prior to site opening , including, but not limited to, on site systems, sales procedures and events management processes . Ensure sustainable operational readiness of all OBY departments prior to grand opening Support site management team to devise cross-site storage and stock management procedures Ongoing site operations Budget management of OBY P&L, including direct and indirect staff costs, maintenance, marketing, events, brand collab orations and local sponsorship . Ownership of operational OBY critical metrics, including reaching sales targets for tours, events and retail . Actively seek and implement cost saving programs to provide positive financial results . Formulating business cases and strategy for any improvements to OBY . Manage F&B Operating Partner and Facilities Management provider contracts while maintaining a constructive and collaborative working relationship . Ensure seamless, consistent, and safe consumer experiences on-site to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction, measured through online and offline feedback . Understand, follow, and enforce all established Diageo Operating Procedures to exceed operational requirements and ensure employees and guests receive the highest standards of quality, safety, and service at all times . Establish, evaluate, and direct short- and long-term experience operation strategies, policies, and procedures . Ongoing recruitment, onboarding, training and development of staff . Work to create close links with the local community (residents, businesses and other organisations) to generate positive PR and increase local visitor numbers . Create plans that attract visitors from overseas markets while also drawing in visitors when in-market, resulting in YOY increases in visitor numbers across all operational elements of OBY . Maintain a close working relationship with our landlord, the Mercers Company . Work with the Learning for Life program team and collaborators to implement and execute Diageo's mission and commitment to this program, and to other agreed on site training and/or apprenticeship schemes . Execute Guinness brand events, h ost VIP experiences, and internal and external visits . Work with Diageo GB Beer Marketing and Commercial teams on strategy for site advertising, events and sponsorship . Liaise with external contractors to deliver any maintenance work as required . Keep an up-to-date knowledge with external best practice to develop the OBY experience and stay ahead of the competition . What you'll bring to the role Managing Director with a proven track record of building and leading a high performance commercially and highly customer focused team Financial acumen and operational expertise shown through evidence of leading a similar business, ideally in premium bars, restaurants, large event venues or hospitality with turnover north of £30m Proven experience of managing third party partners/contractors, ideally food and beverage partners Proven experience manging teams and cross-functional business units to achieve operational KPIs, sales, revenue and profit targets Significant experiencemanaging complex stakeholder relationships (landlord, community, Diageo internal etc) Ability to champion innovation, creativity, digital and social connection Strong networker in/around London with knowledge of who to engage to build the reputation of Old Brewers Yard London and to drive new business. An honours undergraduate degree, ideally in business management and administration Experience in a business start-up environment would be an added bonus With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas . click apply for full job details
About UsWe're a smart energy business, based in the North-West, employing over 1,500 people across the UK. Privately owned, we pride ourselves on building for the future by accelerating the development of a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable utilities sector by providing Smarter Energy for All. Over the last two decades, we've been central to the UK's smart meter transition, by managing and owning a third of total smart meters in UK households.Our commitment to Smarter Energy for All has evolved; with the introduction of Electrical Vehicle chargers and Heat Pump installations, with over 50 specialist engineers. We've plans to accelerate the volume of installations threefold across this sector by the end of the year. This organic growth of the business will further help us contribute to the UK's net zero target.This is an exciting time to be joining our People Function and play a pivotal role in creating a culture that is employee centric, and plan and execute against an ambitious programme of projects that will deliver our business and people strategy. You will be part of a wider team that also consists of Marketing & Communications. The VacancyPart of the Talent team, holding responsibility for our approach to Learning & Development for non-technical roles and early talent.The job holder will be responsible for developing and implementing our approach to learning and development for colleagues in non-technical roles. Using the people strategy as the framework, you will establish the learning and development approach for all levels of roles, including leadership and early talent programmes.Key Accountabilities• Establish the company wide L&D approach for non-technical roles, (in line with the People Strategy and capability requirements) at all levels including leadership.• Set the approach to upskilling and professional development for non-technical roles.• Adopt a digital first approach (in line with Company IT strategy) in our approach to L&D• Utilise the newly created behaviours to underpin our L&D approach.• Partner with operationally facing members of the People Team and provide the scope for line management development in the field. Identify and relationship manage the external partner to design and roll out.• Develop the approach to early and future talent sources, working with the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure access is established to these candidate pools.• Own the levy monitoring and utilisation process.• With the Head of Talent, establish and implement a talent management and succession process for delivery by People Partners and supported by our L&D offering.• Design and implementation of early talent approach to include Graduates, Apprenticeships, Internships and Work experience to deliver against our talent requirements of the future and in line with D&I plan and ambitions, utilising the Apprenticeship Levy accordingly.• Work with the Talent Acquisition team on the recruitment and assessment process for early talent roles/schemes.• Oversee the Graduate & Apprentice Programmes, ensuring that line managers, rotational supervisors, mentors, and buddies are accurately carrying out their roles and that ultimately the learner receives the optimum learning experience. • Work closely with external learning providers to establish strong relationships and to encourage positive experiences for learners, line managers and all involved.• Design and establish the approach to study support and sponsorship, in line with People Strategy ambitions of enabling growth.• System ownership of learning management system, including a review of its effectiveness a roadmap for its future development and establishing reporting from it. • Responsible for establishing the approach to measuring ROI in L&D spend and initiatives.• Utilising data and analytics to measure effectiveness of L&D approach and initiativesWhat we are looking forKnowledge and Experience• Experience of designing an L&D approach in line with an overarching People Strategy and business objectives• Substantial experience in early talent scheme design, implementation, and management • Demonstrable experience of being responsible for the L&D approach at a range of levels within an organisation, including leadership• Experience of partnering with and managing external parties to deliver L&D activities.• Experience of implementing a companywide approach to talent development, identification and succession planning• Experience of managing HR projects / initiatives / interventions, from conception to implementation, against scope, timescales, cost, and qualityFunctional / Technical Skills• CIPD Qualifications preferred but real-life experience and evidence is just as important.• Educated to degree level or equivalent.• The ability to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships to enable opportunities to influence, educate and build advocacy. This is essential with internal stakeholders, but also for external stakeholders including educational institutions and training providers.• A thoughtful communicator and influencer; skilled at adjusting communication style and approach based on the audience and context.• Credibility to influence and successfully challenge executives and leaders and develop working relationships at all levels across the business.Calisen is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, safe, and inclusive environment as we bring smarter energy to all. The more diverse our teams' backgrounds, experiences, and ways of life, the stronger our business and relationships with our customers will be. Individuals are welcome to apply to our open positions regardless of age, gender, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurodiversity, and physical ability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application.Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, background, financial and criminal record checks, appropriate for the role offered.
May 01, 2024
Full time
About UsWe're a smart energy business, based in the North-West, employing over 1,500 people across the UK. Privately owned, we pride ourselves on building for the future by accelerating the development of a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable utilities sector by providing Smarter Energy for All. Over the last two decades, we've been central to the UK's smart meter transition, by managing and owning a third of total smart meters in UK households.Our commitment to Smarter Energy for All has evolved; with the introduction of Electrical Vehicle chargers and Heat Pump installations, with over 50 specialist engineers. We've plans to accelerate the volume of installations threefold across this sector by the end of the year. This organic growth of the business will further help us contribute to the UK's net zero target.This is an exciting time to be joining our People Function and play a pivotal role in creating a culture that is employee centric, and plan and execute against an ambitious programme of projects that will deliver our business and people strategy. You will be part of a wider team that also consists of Marketing & Communications. The VacancyPart of the Talent team, holding responsibility for our approach to Learning & Development for non-technical roles and early talent.The job holder will be responsible for developing and implementing our approach to learning and development for colleagues in non-technical roles. Using the people strategy as the framework, you will establish the learning and development approach for all levels of roles, including leadership and early talent programmes.Key Accountabilities• Establish the company wide L&D approach for non-technical roles, (in line with the People Strategy and capability requirements) at all levels including leadership.• Set the approach to upskilling and professional development for non-technical roles.• Adopt a digital first approach (in line with Company IT strategy) in our approach to L&D• Utilise the newly created behaviours to underpin our L&D approach.• Partner with operationally facing members of the People Team and provide the scope for line management development in the field. Identify and relationship manage the external partner to design and roll out.• Develop the approach to early and future talent sources, working with the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure access is established to these candidate pools.• Own the levy monitoring and utilisation process.• With the Head of Talent, establish and implement a talent management and succession process for delivery by People Partners and supported by our L&D offering.• Design and implementation of early talent approach to include Graduates, Apprenticeships, Internships and Work experience to deliver against our talent requirements of the future and in line with D&I plan and ambitions, utilising the Apprenticeship Levy accordingly.• Work with the Talent Acquisition team on the recruitment and assessment process for early talent roles/schemes.• Oversee the Graduate & Apprentice Programmes, ensuring that line managers, rotational supervisors, mentors, and buddies are accurately carrying out their roles and that ultimately the learner receives the optimum learning experience. • Work closely with external learning providers to establish strong relationships and to encourage positive experiences for learners, line managers and all involved.• Design and establish the approach to study support and sponsorship, in line with People Strategy ambitions of enabling growth.• System ownership of learning management system, including a review of its effectiveness a roadmap for its future development and establishing reporting from it. • Responsible for establishing the approach to measuring ROI in L&D spend and initiatives.• Utilising data and analytics to measure effectiveness of L&D approach and initiativesWhat we are looking forKnowledge and Experience• Experience of designing an L&D approach in line with an overarching People Strategy and business objectives• Substantial experience in early talent scheme design, implementation, and management • Demonstrable experience of being responsible for the L&D approach at a range of levels within an organisation, including leadership• Experience of partnering with and managing external parties to deliver L&D activities.• Experience of implementing a companywide approach to talent development, identification and succession planning• Experience of managing HR projects / initiatives / interventions, from conception to implementation, against scope, timescales, cost, and qualityFunctional / Technical Skills• CIPD Qualifications preferred but real-life experience and evidence is just as important.• Educated to degree level or equivalent.• The ability to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships to enable opportunities to influence, educate and build advocacy. This is essential with internal stakeholders, but also for external stakeholders including educational institutions and training providers.• A thoughtful communicator and influencer; skilled at adjusting communication style and approach based on the audience and context.• Credibility to influence and successfully challenge executives and leaders and develop working relationships at all levels across the business.Calisen is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, safe, and inclusive environment as we bring smarter energy to all. The more diverse our teams' backgrounds, experiences, and ways of life, the stronger our business and relationships with our customers will be. Individuals are welcome to apply to our open positions regardless of age, gender, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurodiversity, and physical ability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application.Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, background, financial and criminal record checks, appropriate for the role offered.
Description About this role Brief description of where the role rests within the group and possibly who it reports to: The BlackRock Real Estate Debt Group seeks a VP level candidate in its London office.The successful candidate will play a critical role in the investment process, assisting deal teams in the sourcing and assessment of commercial real estate financing opportunities across core, core plus and value add projects throughout Europe. The successful candidate will report to the Head of European Real Estate Debt. Responsibilities: The candidate will be part of the European Real Estate Debt team, investing across various debt capital structures secured by commercial real estate properties acrossEurope.The candidate will work on all major asset types, including multifamily, industrial, hospitality, retail and offices.The candidate will lead the credit underwriting and due diligence process of loan originations. The candidate will have the lead role in the preparation of cash flow models and investment materials presented to senior management and the investment committee.The candidate will work closely with the deal loan originator throughout the investment process and also work with external advisors to structure and manage the closing process of loans. Further, the candidate will also continue to be part of the team monitoring the performance of the investment post close. Key responsibilities: Analyze historical operating performance and tenancy information to identify and communicate potential risks and cash flow disruptions. Model cash flows in proprietary Excel models to assess loan covenants, valuations, and various loan structures. Perform independent market research to evaluate the feasibility of the Sponsor's business plan. Review loan documents and identify issues with loan structure. Review Property Due Diligence reports to identify issues and address risk mitigants. Work with external advisors and internal teams to manage the loan closing. Assess credit worthiness and capabilities of borrowers and tenants. Prepare detailed investment presentations for investment committee consideration. Perform site visits to understand the physical characteristics of the respective property and related competitive advantages it offers. Interface with borrowers, banks, and brokerage community. Provide support at investment committee presentations. Assist with asset management; and/or portfolio management functions as required. Qualifications: Candidates must have excellent analytical and communication skills (written and verbal), a strong work ethic, and ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously.The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications: Bachelor degree or higher in a business related field, preferably finance or real estate. Five to seven years of experience in commercial real estate financing in Europe. Proficiency in at least one additional European language preferred. Proficiency in MS suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) as well as market research services. Ability to create financial models across multiple asset classes. Ability to prepare written materials for investment committee submission and for key external stakeholder communication. Excellent presentation, listening, reading comprehension, and written communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills, with an attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to complete complex tasks within deadlines and with minimum supervision. Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit Twitter: LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Description About this role Brief description of where the role rests within the group and possibly who it reports to: The BlackRock Real Estate Debt Group seeks a VP level candidate in its London office.The successful candidate will play a critical role in the investment process, assisting deal teams in the sourcing and assessment of commercial real estate financing opportunities across core, core plus and value add projects throughout Europe. The successful candidate will report to the Head of European Real Estate Debt. Responsibilities: The candidate will be part of the European Real Estate Debt team, investing across various debt capital structures secured by commercial real estate properties acrossEurope.The candidate will work on all major asset types, including multifamily, industrial, hospitality, retail and offices.The candidate will lead the credit underwriting and due diligence process of loan originations. The candidate will have the lead role in the preparation of cash flow models and investment materials presented to senior management and the investment committee.The candidate will work closely with the deal loan originator throughout the investment process and also work with external advisors to structure and manage the closing process of loans. Further, the candidate will also continue to be part of the team monitoring the performance of the investment post close. Key responsibilities: Analyze historical operating performance and tenancy information to identify and communicate potential risks and cash flow disruptions. Model cash flows in proprietary Excel models to assess loan covenants, valuations, and various loan structures. Perform independent market research to evaluate the feasibility of the Sponsor's business plan. Review loan documents and identify issues with loan structure. Review Property Due Diligence reports to identify issues and address risk mitigants. Work with external advisors and internal teams to manage the loan closing. Assess credit worthiness and capabilities of borrowers and tenants. Prepare detailed investment presentations for investment committee consideration. Perform site visits to understand the physical characteristics of the respective property and related competitive advantages it offers. Interface with borrowers, banks, and brokerage community. Provide support at investment committee presentations. Assist with asset management; and/or portfolio management functions as required. Qualifications: Candidates must have excellent analytical and communication skills (written and verbal), a strong work ethic, and ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously.The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications: Bachelor degree or higher in a business related field, preferably finance or real estate. Five to seven years of experience in commercial real estate financing in Europe. Proficiency in at least one additional European language preferred. Proficiency in MS suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) as well as market research services. Ability to create financial models across multiple asset classes. Ability to prepare written materials for investment committee submission and for key external stakeholder communication. Excellent presentation, listening, reading comprehension, and written communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills, with an attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to complete complex tasks within deadlines and with minimum supervision. Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit Twitter: LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Director, Transaction Advisory Services - Financial Due Diligence - London, UK page is loaded Director, Transaction Advisory Services - Financial Due Diligence - London, UK Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0638 Business Unit: Financial and Valuation Advisory Industry: TAS - Transaction Advisory Services Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm's commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for global M&A transactions under $1 billion, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past eight consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past nine consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv. Transaction Advisory Services Houlihan Lokey's Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team assists private equity and corporate clients by providing cohesive diligence across financial, tax, data analytics, cybersecurity, and technical accounting. Leveraging data-based insights, strong technical knowledge and industry experience, the TAS team supports clients in M&A, strategic transformations and capital markets endeavors. Drawing on Houlihan Lokey's market leadership in middle-market M&A transactions, our deals experts provide candid, unbiased, and rigorous support on matters most impacting deal value, and assist investors in identifying and evaluating key value drivers and risk factors. Job Purpose: Our TAS - Financial Due Diligence practice is growing rapidly and seeking a Director to spearhead our growth in the UK. As a senior professional in the group, you will be teamed with a highly talented and dedicated group of M&A financial and tax due diligence professionals on an investment banking platform. Houlihan Lokey is the only investment bank that has a dedicated TAS practice which provides our team with greater industry insights and knowledge on current market dynamics as we partner and collaborate with the broader corporate finance and capital markets businesses. You will develop and extend your financial, business development, and interpersonal skills as you perform M&A financial due diligence related to the purchase and sale of private and public companies while greatly increasing your professional network. The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collaborative and entrepreneurial. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, commercially driven, and possess strong skills in overall project management, leading, managing, developing people, and business development. Candidates must have a strong knowledge and prior experience in M&A financial due diligence. We team closely with our corporate finance and restructuring colleagues across all our industry platforms, on a variety of projects and accounts. Responsibilities: Develop a go-to-market approach, build an experienced execution team and develop trusted relationships with clients and other HL business leaders Lead business development initiatives and events for both existing firm accounts as well as targeted new accounts and network with prospects to build revenue producing relationships Spearhead internal and external practice development efforts and overall account management for the UK and European markets Assist in leading various firm-level strategic growth and operational initiatives with senior members of the firm Operate as the lead officer on various multi-discipline client accounts Serve as the lead professional on engagements-serving as a principal contact with client personnel, managing client deliverables, and overseeing engagement colleagues Lead client and diligence meetings with senior sponsor and C-suite professionals, draft and review tailored due diligence reports specific to key issues such as normalized earnings, achievability of management's budget, indebtedness considerations, and working capital analysis Direct the efforts of Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Associates and Financial Analysts, providing guidance with an apprenticeship approach and serving as a career mentor responsible for development of the team Collaborate closely with corporate finance, capital markets, valuation, and financial restructuring colleagues and drive cross-firm execution and selling efforts Basic Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with an exceptional work ethic, and have a demonstrated track record of client development (private equity client experience preferred) 12+ years of professional experience, including extensive financial due diligence experience at a Big 4 firm Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution Qualified Chartered Accountant or similar designation Representative domestic and cross-border deal and client history on private and public transactions and capital markets activities. Significant experience with VDD engagements Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated client account management abilities Demonstrated direct impact to revenue growth at clients Mastery of IFRS and UK GAAP including transaction related issues Exceptional analytical abilities Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and project management skills Strong command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and common database systems. Experience with data analytics tools (Alteryx, Tableau, etc.) preferred Ability and desired willingness to travel Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously Strong sector experience in one of the following sectors: Business Services; Consumer, Foods & Retail; Financial Services, TECH or Real Estate We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Similar Jobs (2) Director, Transaction Advisory Services - Accounting and Financial Reporting - London, UK locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Director, Transaction Advisory Services - M&A Tax - London, UK locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm's commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past nine consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past ten consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).
Apr 29, 2024
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Director, Transaction Advisory Services - Financial Due Diligence - London, UK page is loaded Director, Transaction Advisory Services - Financial Due Diligence - London, UK Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0638 Business Unit: Financial and Valuation Advisory Industry: TAS - Transaction Advisory Services Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm's commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for global M&A transactions under $1 billion, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past eight consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past nine consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv. Transaction Advisory Services Houlihan Lokey's Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team assists private equity and corporate clients by providing cohesive diligence across financial, tax, data analytics, cybersecurity, and technical accounting. Leveraging data-based insights, strong technical knowledge and industry experience, the TAS team supports clients in M&A, strategic transformations and capital markets endeavors. Drawing on Houlihan Lokey's market leadership in middle-market M&A transactions, our deals experts provide candid, unbiased, and rigorous support on matters most impacting deal value, and assist investors in identifying and evaluating key value drivers and risk factors. Job Purpose: Our TAS - Financial Due Diligence practice is growing rapidly and seeking a Director to spearhead our growth in the UK. As a senior professional in the group, you will be teamed with a highly talented and dedicated group of M&A financial and tax due diligence professionals on an investment banking platform. Houlihan Lokey is the only investment bank that has a dedicated TAS practice which provides our team with greater industry insights and knowledge on current market dynamics as we partner and collaborate with the broader corporate finance and capital markets businesses. You will develop and extend your financial, business development, and interpersonal skills as you perform M&A financial due diligence related to the purchase and sale of private and public companies while greatly increasing your professional network. The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collaborative and entrepreneurial. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, commercially driven, and possess strong skills in overall project management, leading, managing, developing people, and business development. Candidates must have a strong knowledge and prior experience in M&A financial due diligence. We team closely with our corporate finance and restructuring colleagues across all our industry platforms, on a variety of projects and accounts. Responsibilities: Develop a go-to-market approach, build an experienced execution team and develop trusted relationships with clients and other HL business leaders Lead business development initiatives and events for both existing firm accounts as well as targeted new accounts and network with prospects to build revenue producing relationships Spearhead internal and external practice development efforts and overall account management for the UK and European markets Assist in leading various firm-level strategic growth and operational initiatives with senior members of the firm Operate as the lead officer on various multi-discipline client accounts Serve as the lead professional on engagements-serving as a principal contact with client personnel, managing client deliverables, and overseeing engagement colleagues Lead client and diligence meetings with senior sponsor and C-suite professionals, draft and review tailored due diligence reports specific to key issues such as normalized earnings, achievability of management's budget, indebtedness considerations, and working capital analysis Direct the efforts of Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Associates and Financial Analysts, providing guidance with an apprenticeship approach and serving as a career mentor responsible for development of the team Collaborate closely with corporate finance, capital markets, valuation, and financial restructuring colleagues and drive cross-firm execution and selling efforts Basic Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with an exceptional work ethic, and have a demonstrated track record of client development (private equity client experience preferred) 12+ years of professional experience, including extensive financial due diligence experience at a Big 4 firm Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution Qualified Chartered Accountant or similar designation Representative domestic and cross-border deal and client history on private and public transactions and capital markets activities. Significant experience with VDD engagements Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated client account management abilities Demonstrated direct impact to revenue growth at clients Mastery of IFRS and UK GAAP including transaction related issues Exceptional analytical abilities Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and project management skills Strong command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and common database systems. Experience with data analytics tools (Alteryx, Tableau, etc.) preferred Ability and desired willingness to travel Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously Strong sector experience in one of the following sectors: Business Services; Consumer, Foods & Retail; Financial Services, TECH or Real Estate We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Similar Jobs (2) Director, Transaction Advisory Services - Accounting and Financial Reporting - London, UK locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Director, Transaction Advisory Services - M&A Tax - London, UK locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm's commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past nine consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past ten consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).
Head of Level for our Project Management Degree Apprenticeship , Mainly homebased, Flexible location London OR Birmingham OR Manchester OR Leeds OR Bristol OR Newcastle OR Glasgow Do you have the lecturing & academic experience to support our Programme Leader in the coordination and planning of delivery of our Level 7 BSc Project Management Degree programme? We have an exciting opportunity . please read on! What will you be doing? As a Head of Level for our Degree Apprenticeship you will cover the remit of academic management across a year of the undergraduate degree programme, supporting the Programme Leader in coordination and planning of for the academic and apprenticeship delivery of the Programme, ensuring compliance with academic and apprenticeship standards. Your focus: Ensure that all associated academic and apprenticeship processes are completed in accordance with regulatory bodies (including the university partner), industry / client needs and QA best practices. Co-ordinate and plan delivery of the of the programme Act as the first point of contact for academic queries Contribute to management of the academic, apprenticeship and operational relationship with the university on a day-to-day basis Implement the University's academic and quality assurance policies and procedures Implement and follow processes related to the apprenticeship standards and regulatory bodies Monitor and review student's achievement/progression and implement additional support mechanisms when necessary Establish and develop learning/teaching approaches to support student achievement and experience Teach modules when appropriate Assist with preparation for exam boards Liaise with Module Leaders/Tutors regarding delivery, assessment, marking and management of the modules Organise and conduct inductions for that level of the programme Please note our role is mainly homebased with occasional travel for F2F delivery Bring your experience: Essential: Relevant postgraduate qualifications Recognised Project Management Qualifications i.e., PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP Practitioner APMPMQ and/or Agile PM Experienced in online delivery methods Experience of working with work-based learners Desirable good to have would include: Recognised IT qualifications OR substantial professional experience covering more than one of the topics listed below HEA membership -desirable Teaching Qualifications Lecturing experience in the HE sector and/or experience of corporate technical training. Technical areas of interest include: Project Management (e.g. Governance and Financial Control of Projects) Principles of Project Planning and Management Project Justification and Viability Information and Communications Management Requirements and Stakeholder Management Project Change Control Risk Management, Procurement and Contract Management What We'll Do For You! QA Ltd, a little more about us: At QA , our mission is powering people's potential. We believe the answer to closing the digital skills gap lies with the people organisations already have and the talent we can bring for the future. We're experts in reskilling, upskilling, apprenticeships, and other talent needs for leading enterprises and public sector organisations in the UK and we're proud to work with some of the world's biggest brands including the BBC, AWS, Google, Deloitte, JP Morgan as well as small organisations to give them the competitive edge in the digital world of today. Our people We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity - our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Head of Level for our Project Management Degree Apprenticeship , Mainly homebased, Flexible location London OR Birmingham OR Manchester OR Leeds OR Bristol OR Newcastle OR Glasgow Do you have the lecturing & academic experience to support our Programme Leader in the coordination and planning of delivery of our Level 7 BSc Project Management Degree programme? We have an exciting opportunity . please read on! What will you be doing? As a Head of Level for our Degree Apprenticeship you will cover the remit of academic management across a year of the undergraduate degree programme, supporting the Programme Leader in coordination and planning of for the academic and apprenticeship delivery of the Programme, ensuring compliance with academic and apprenticeship standards. Your focus: Ensure that all associated academic and apprenticeship processes are completed in accordance with regulatory bodies (including the university partner), industry / client needs and QA best practices. Co-ordinate and plan delivery of the of the programme Act as the first point of contact for academic queries Contribute to management of the academic, apprenticeship and operational relationship with the university on a day-to-day basis Implement the University's academic and quality assurance policies and procedures Implement and follow processes related to the apprenticeship standards and regulatory bodies Monitor and review student's achievement/progression and implement additional support mechanisms when necessary Establish and develop learning/teaching approaches to support student achievement and experience Teach modules when appropriate Assist with preparation for exam boards Liaise with Module Leaders/Tutors regarding delivery, assessment, marking and management of the modules Organise and conduct inductions for that level of the programme Please note our role is mainly homebased with occasional travel for F2F delivery Bring your experience: Essential: Relevant postgraduate qualifications Recognised Project Management Qualifications i.e., PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP Practitioner APMPMQ and/or Agile PM Experienced in online delivery methods Experience of working with work-based learners Desirable good to have would include: Recognised IT qualifications OR substantial professional experience covering more than one of the topics listed below HEA membership -desirable Teaching Qualifications Lecturing experience in the HE sector and/or experience of corporate technical training. Technical areas of interest include: Project Management (e.g. Governance and Financial Control of Projects) Principles of Project Planning and Management Project Justification and Viability Information and Communications Management Requirements and Stakeholder Management Project Change Control Risk Management, Procurement and Contract Management What We'll Do For You! QA Ltd, a little more about us: At QA , our mission is powering people's potential. We believe the answer to closing the digital skills gap lies with the people organisations already have and the talent we can bring for the future. We're experts in reskilling, upskilling, apprenticeships, and other talent needs for leading enterprises and public sector organisations in the UK and we're proud to work with some of the world's biggest brands including the BBC, AWS, Google, Deloitte, JP Morgan as well as small organisations to give them the competitive edge in the digital world of today. Our people We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity - our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require.