Recruitment Event - Thursday 2nd May 3pm-7pm Are you tenacious and looking for a position to build a career? We are looking to expand our support function in the Colchester Head Office with a further 12 Personal Move Assistants. No relevant experience is needed, just the right attitude/behaviours and willingness to learn. Progression opportunities through Level 1 to 4, at level 4 we can help you move into our front office selling teams. Come along to our recruitment event on Thursday 2nd May, 3pm-7pm, held at Spicerhaart, Colwyn House, Sheepen Place, Colchester, CO3 3LD. To secure your place at our recruitment event in the first instance email your CV or call us on Colchester for more information. Do you want a career in Estate Agency or Lettings? If the answer to this is yes we have the ideal starter role for you. We are looking for the ideal candidates to join our concierge team. Your role will include Handle a high volume of inbound and outbound contact (calls/webchat/email) Register client details and pass to relevant in branch teams to arrange viewings Book property valuations Complete administrative tasks for our network of branches, be this building brochures, floor plans, window cards, editing photos, data input Work with your team to deliver success and consistently high service standards The role demands a highly self-motivated, ambitious, target-driven individual who is also self-managed, flexible and has an excellent telephone manner. You will be resilient with the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure with good organisational and time management skills. You will also be computer literate with excellent keyboard skills. The rewards A basic salary between £21,000-£24,000 per annum depending on sales experience Uncapped commission scheme on top of basic salary You will be part of the company Elevate scheme Dedicated training from day 1 with ongoing coaching and development to help you build your career at Spicerhaart Location and working hours The role will be based from our Colchester head office - Spicerhaart, Colwyn House, Sheepen Place, Colchester, CO3 3LD. You will be working a 40 hour week, set over 5 days which are set later in the application process, anything between 9am and 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 6pm on Saturdays. Finer Details Spicerhaart is one of the leading estate agency groups in the UK. Our independent residential sales and lettings network, which is the biggest in the UK, is made up of our seven established estate agencies in England - haart, Chewton Rose, Felicity J Lord, Haybrook, Howards, butters john bee and Darlows. We also provide conveyancing and legal services, and offer financial services through our Just Mortgages division. Just Mortgages is a trading name of Just Mortgages Direct Ltd, an appointed representative of Openwork Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are currently conducting our selection process using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need: Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) We'll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth Certificate We will also need Proof of Address National Insurance Equal Opportunities: At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability - regardless of how small or large your requirement may be. To All Recruitment Agencies: Spicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. Spicerhaart is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise. Time Agents Agency Centre Member
May 11, 2024
Full time
Recruitment Event - Thursday 2nd May 3pm-7pm Are you tenacious and looking for a position to build a career? We are looking to expand our support function in the Colchester Head Office with a further 12 Personal Move Assistants. No relevant experience is needed, just the right attitude/behaviours and willingness to learn. Progression opportunities through Level 1 to 4, at level 4 we can help you move into our front office selling teams. Come along to our recruitment event on Thursday 2nd May, 3pm-7pm, held at Spicerhaart, Colwyn House, Sheepen Place, Colchester, CO3 3LD. To secure your place at our recruitment event in the first instance email your CV or call us on Colchester for more information. Do you want a career in Estate Agency or Lettings? If the answer to this is yes we have the ideal starter role for you. We are looking for the ideal candidates to join our concierge team. Your role will include Handle a high volume of inbound and outbound contact (calls/webchat/email) Register client details and pass to relevant in branch teams to arrange viewings Book property valuations Complete administrative tasks for our network of branches, be this building brochures, floor plans, window cards, editing photos, data input Work with your team to deliver success and consistently high service standards The role demands a highly self-motivated, ambitious, target-driven individual who is also self-managed, flexible and has an excellent telephone manner. You will be resilient with the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure with good organisational and time management skills. You will also be computer literate with excellent keyboard skills. The rewards A basic salary between £21,000-£24,000 per annum depending on sales experience Uncapped commission scheme on top of basic salary You will be part of the company Elevate scheme Dedicated training from day 1 with ongoing coaching and development to help you build your career at Spicerhaart Location and working hours The role will be based from our Colchester head office - Spicerhaart, Colwyn House, Sheepen Place, Colchester, CO3 3LD. You will be working a 40 hour week, set over 5 days which are set later in the application process, anything between 9am and 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 6pm on Saturdays. Finer Details Spicerhaart is one of the leading estate agency groups in the UK. Our independent residential sales and lettings network, which is the biggest in the UK, is made up of our seven established estate agencies in England - haart, Chewton Rose, Felicity J Lord, Haybrook, Howards, butters john bee and Darlows. We also provide conveyancing and legal services, and offer financial services through our Just Mortgages division. Just Mortgages is a trading name of Just Mortgages Direct Ltd, an appointed representative of Openwork Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are currently conducting our selection process using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need: Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) We'll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth Certificate We will also need Proof of Address National Insurance Equal Opportunities: At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability - regardless of how small or large your requirement may be. To All Recruitment Agencies: Spicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. Spicerhaart is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise. Time Agents Agency Centre Member
Position: Property Manager Location: Home Based/Reading/Oxfordshire Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:30, Monday - Friday Salary: Competitive About Chaneys Chartered Surveyors: Established in 1959, Chaneys is a trusted property and asset management company serving the Thames Valley area for over 50 years. With a client-focused approach, professional expertise, and a Chartered status, we have earned a strong reputation. Our diverse clientele includes Management Companies, Resident Associations, Developers, and Landlords. Chaneys Chartered Surveyors is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company. Benefits: The company offers various benefits, including: 24 days annual leave for work-life balance. Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox. Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support. Hybrid and flexible work opportunities. Financial support for personal development. Opportunities for career growth. Recognition incentives. Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle. Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses. Job Description: The Property Manager is responsible for the Day-to Day management of a portfolio of developments spanning from West Reading into Oxfordshire. Key responsibilities and tasks include: To oversee and support a team consisting of the Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager. To carryout development inspections as necessary to ensure Chaneys/Trinity Management responsibilities are met. To effectively manage the relationship with the customer. To liaise with the Accounts department to ensure accurate financial management of the development. Source, Appoint and Manage competent trade persons to undertake works across the portfolio. To ensure all works undertaken by contractors are of suitable quality and cost effective. To ensure all Health & Safety and Industry legislation is adhered to. To actively source new business opportunities. Manage developer clients to encourage New Business opportunities for Chaneys/Trinity. To build effective working relationships with in-house departments such as the Property Coordinators, Property Accountants etc. To ensure all monthly reporting is completed accurately and in a timely manner. To effectively manage ad-hoc projects (such as redecorations) as required. To attend head office on an ad hoc basis. Qualifications and Skills: Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications: Some experience in a managerial position (desirable). At least 3 years' experience in the residential property management sector. MTPI qualified ideally (or willing to work towards) A proven track record in customer services with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels. A proven track record of budgeting and account management. Must have a full UK driving license. Must have negotiation skills. Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft packages. Previous experience of contract management. Client focussed, organised, self-motivated, with ability to use own initiative and work to tight deadlines. Attention to detail, whilst having the ability to keep perspective and make informed decisions. Application Process: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Chaneys Chartered Surveyors on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number .
May 11, 2024
Full time
Position: Property Manager Location: Home Based/Reading/Oxfordshire Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:30, Monday - Friday Salary: Competitive About Chaneys Chartered Surveyors: Established in 1959, Chaneys is a trusted property and asset management company serving the Thames Valley area for over 50 years. With a client-focused approach, professional expertise, and a Chartered status, we have earned a strong reputation. Our diverse clientele includes Management Companies, Resident Associations, Developers, and Landlords. Chaneys Chartered Surveyors is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company. Benefits: The company offers various benefits, including: 24 days annual leave for work-life balance. Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox. Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support. Hybrid and flexible work opportunities. Financial support for personal development. Opportunities for career growth. Recognition incentives. Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle. Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses. Job Description: The Property Manager is responsible for the Day-to Day management of a portfolio of developments spanning from West Reading into Oxfordshire. Key responsibilities and tasks include: To oversee and support a team consisting of the Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager. To carryout development inspections as necessary to ensure Chaneys/Trinity Management responsibilities are met. To effectively manage the relationship with the customer. To liaise with the Accounts department to ensure accurate financial management of the development. Source, Appoint and Manage competent trade persons to undertake works across the portfolio. To ensure all works undertaken by contractors are of suitable quality and cost effective. To ensure all Health & Safety and Industry legislation is adhered to. To actively source new business opportunities. Manage developer clients to encourage New Business opportunities for Chaneys/Trinity. To build effective working relationships with in-house departments such as the Property Coordinators, Property Accountants etc. To ensure all monthly reporting is completed accurately and in a timely manner. To effectively manage ad-hoc projects (such as redecorations) as required. To attend head office on an ad hoc basis. Qualifications and Skills: Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications: Some experience in a managerial position (desirable). At least 3 years' experience in the residential property management sector. MTPI qualified ideally (or willing to work towards) A proven track record in customer services with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels. A proven track record of budgeting and account management. Must have a full UK driving license. Must have negotiation skills. Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft packages. Previous experience of contract management. Client focussed, organised, self-motivated, with ability to use own initiative and work to tight deadlines. Attention to detail, whilst having the ability to keep perspective and make informed decisions. Application Process: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Chaneys Chartered Surveyors on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number .
IT Manager Sheffield Up to £55,000 + Excellent Prospects CV Screen is recruiting for an IT Manager in a standalone capacity for a well-established company within the retail sector. The role is 30 hours a week, full time on site, in Sheffield with occasional travel to Brighton. This is a superb opportunity to manage and build a IT function for a market leading and growing company in the retail sector. ROLE DETAILS Your role as an IT Manager will oversee all IT functions of the company, having expert knowledge, and experience of implementing, industry best practices and to staying up-to-date with advances. This will be a hands on position providing support at all levels across the company. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES: Management of daily IT operations Network / Infrastructure management in a Microsoft environment Development of IT infrastructure in line with company strategy Budgetary management IT / Desktop Support where needed Management of retail systems and estate Datacentre management WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Strong experience managing and developing IT functions Any experience within retail would be useful Great communication / stakeholder management skills A hands on skill set SALARY: Basic salary up to £55,000 LOCATION The role is 30 hours a week, full time on site, in Sheffield. Commute From: Barnsley, Leeds, Huddersfield TO APPLY: Please send your CV to Skye Mclellan at CV Screen in strict confidence or call Skye for more details. CV Screen is the Recruitment Agency managing this vacancy. ALTERNATE TITLES Head of IT Infrastructure Manager IT Systems Administrator IT Operations Manager CV Screen Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Privacy Policy which can be found on the CV Screen website. (url removed)
May 11, 2024
Full time
IT Manager Sheffield Up to £55,000 + Excellent Prospects CV Screen is recruiting for an IT Manager in a standalone capacity for a well-established company within the retail sector. The role is 30 hours a week, full time on site, in Sheffield with occasional travel to Brighton. This is a superb opportunity to manage and build a IT function for a market leading and growing company in the retail sector. ROLE DETAILS Your role as an IT Manager will oversee all IT functions of the company, having expert knowledge, and experience of implementing, industry best practices and to staying up-to-date with advances. This will be a hands on position providing support at all levels across the company. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES: Management of daily IT operations Network / Infrastructure management in a Microsoft environment Development of IT infrastructure in line with company strategy Budgetary management IT / Desktop Support where needed Management of retail systems and estate Datacentre management WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Strong experience managing and developing IT functions Any experience within retail would be useful Great communication / stakeholder management skills A hands on skill set SALARY: Basic salary up to £55,000 LOCATION The role is 30 hours a week, full time on site, in Sheffield. Commute From: Barnsley, Leeds, Huddersfield TO APPLY: Please send your CV to Skye Mclellan at CV Screen in strict confidence or call Skye for more details. CV Screen is the Recruitment Agency managing this vacancy. ALTERNATE TITLES Head of IT Infrastructure Manager IT Systems Administrator IT Operations Manager CV Screen Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Privacy Policy which can be found on the CV Screen website. (url removed)
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! (But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team: OVO X Salary banding: £60,000 - £80,000 Experience: Mid-level or Senior Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Experienced, Engineer, Lean Top 3 qualities for this role: Driven, Mastery, Collaboration Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We're hiring world-changers. Every role we're hiring plays their own part in our mission; our role is to find those people and bring them on our Zero Carbon journey. Across OVO we have around 350 Software Engineers all with varying backgrounds and levels of experience. One key thing that all of our engineers have in common is a desire to develop brilliant, industry redefining products as well as their own skills. This role in a nutshell: Working within our Accelerator Team (OVO X), you'd join other Back End and Full Stack Engineers building amazing products for OVO Customers across our estate. We currently have a vacancy for a Back End Engineer specialist with a desire to go full stack, so if you have a passion for taking ownership, learning new skills, solving challenging problems and building amazing products which all of our customers love and use daily, we want to hear from you! You're the right person for us if: Genuinely passionate about developing products that will positively impact over a million people and also our environment Love working in teams and collaboratively building features that impact customers You're motivated by owning products, from inception to continuous improvement You understand building quality is essential and you value automation and continuous delivery Love building scalable, resilient solutions Seeking learning opportunities to deepen your expertise or broaden your knowledge Built or contributed to a variety of systems, ideally in different technologies Knowledge of the best engineering practices and continuous delivery Experience building highly performant applications You're a lean thinker, always considering the optimal approach to iterating value You have a desire to go full-stack with React on the front end You'll be a successful Back End Developer at OVO if you have Experience with Python Experience with FastAPI and/or Django Experience with cloud based platforms and technologies Experience in SOA or microservice architecture design An eye for designing solutions that are resilient and scalable Attention to detail and focus on security Passion for technical excellence Familiarity with Test Driven development is beneficial Driven and focused self-starter, great communicator, amazing follow-through Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £60,000 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
May 11, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! (But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team: OVO X Salary banding: £60,000 - £80,000 Experience: Mid-level or Senior Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Experienced, Engineer, Lean Top 3 qualities for this role: Driven, Mastery, Collaboration Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We're hiring world-changers. Every role we're hiring plays their own part in our mission; our role is to find those people and bring them on our Zero Carbon journey. Across OVO we have around 350 Software Engineers all with varying backgrounds and levels of experience. One key thing that all of our engineers have in common is a desire to develop brilliant, industry redefining products as well as their own skills. This role in a nutshell: Working within our Accelerator Team (OVO X), you'd join other Back End and Full Stack Engineers building amazing products for OVO Customers across our estate. We currently have a vacancy for a Back End Engineer specialist with a desire to go full stack, so if you have a passion for taking ownership, learning new skills, solving challenging problems and building amazing products which all of our customers love and use daily, we want to hear from you! You're the right person for us if: Genuinely passionate about developing products that will positively impact over a million people and also our environment Love working in teams and collaboratively building features that impact customers You're motivated by owning products, from inception to continuous improvement You understand building quality is essential and you value automation and continuous delivery Love building scalable, resilient solutions Seeking learning opportunities to deepen your expertise or broaden your knowledge Built or contributed to a variety of systems, ideally in different technologies Knowledge of the best engineering practices and continuous delivery Experience building highly performant applications You're a lean thinker, always considering the optimal approach to iterating value You have a desire to go full-stack with React on the front end You'll be a successful Back End Developer at OVO if you have Experience with Python Experience with FastAPI and/or Django Experience with cloud based platforms and technologies Experience in SOA or microservice architecture design An eye for designing solutions that are resilient and scalable Attention to detail and focus on security Passion for technical excellence Familiarity with Test Driven development is beneficial Driven and focused self-starter, great communicator, amazing follow-through Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £60,000 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Energy and Sustainability Officer Full Time 52 weeks per year £26,000 per annum To work with and provide support duties to the Woodard Head of Procurement on a procurement led project to reduce energy demand and improve sustainability as part of the Woodard schools journey towards Net Zero Carbon.This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in an interesting and diverse multi-site environment and would like to contribute to the success of Woodard schools. The initial focus will be at Denstone College where the role will be instrumental in the development of a sustainability strategy encompassing all aspects of the school's operations. Key areas within the strategy will be energy demand management where documentation, methodologies, systems and targets are already being implemented across other estates by the Woodard Head of Procurement. Waste management and other 3rd party services together with a broader consideration of potential pupil / staff lead initiatives where an impact on sustainability improvement can be measured shall also be in scope.The project will require strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop relationships with finance, estates, compliance and other departments to gain insight into the estate and its operations. It is expected that occasional engagement with pupil groups will be required to support their own sustainability initiatives together with updates / progress reporting for senior leadership / governors.The role beyond that of Denstone College will support the Woodard Head of Procurement in the work he is undertaking to implement an energy demand management system across the school group, this is to measure energy consumption across each estate in support of identification of energy efficiency opportunities through improvement of fabric and controls and measurement of the associated return on investment from reduction in energy demand and carbon emissions.The role will suit a candidate who is detail orientated, organised, able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, enjoys research and is willing to learn and develop themselves to become a credible source of knowledge on sustainability and Net Zero Carbon. The candidate must be able to pro-actively gather information from various sources, have strong data analysis skills and be able to create cost models to identify value for money in terms of investment vs reduction in energy demand / carbon emissions.It is envisaged that the successful candidate will work towards appropriate professional qualifications in procurement and/or energy management. Support will be given for study.Denstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks. Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date so early applications are recommended. REF-
May 11, 2024
Full time
Energy and Sustainability Officer Full Time 52 weeks per year £26,000 per annum To work with and provide support duties to the Woodard Head of Procurement on a procurement led project to reduce energy demand and improve sustainability as part of the Woodard schools journey towards Net Zero Carbon.This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in an interesting and diverse multi-site environment and would like to contribute to the success of Woodard schools. The initial focus will be at Denstone College where the role will be instrumental in the development of a sustainability strategy encompassing all aspects of the school's operations. Key areas within the strategy will be energy demand management where documentation, methodologies, systems and targets are already being implemented across other estates by the Woodard Head of Procurement. Waste management and other 3rd party services together with a broader consideration of potential pupil / staff lead initiatives where an impact on sustainability improvement can be measured shall also be in scope.The project will require strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop relationships with finance, estates, compliance and other departments to gain insight into the estate and its operations. It is expected that occasional engagement with pupil groups will be required to support their own sustainability initiatives together with updates / progress reporting for senior leadership / governors.The role beyond that of Denstone College will support the Woodard Head of Procurement in the work he is undertaking to implement an energy demand management system across the school group, this is to measure energy consumption across each estate in support of identification of energy efficiency opportunities through improvement of fabric and controls and measurement of the associated return on investment from reduction in energy demand and carbon emissions.The role will suit a candidate who is detail orientated, organised, able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, enjoys research and is willing to learn and develop themselves to become a credible source of knowledge on sustainability and Net Zero Carbon. The candidate must be able to pro-actively gather information from various sources, have strong data analysis skills and be able to create cost models to identify value for money in terms of investment vs reduction in energy demand / carbon emissions.It is envisaged that the successful candidate will work towards appropriate professional qualifications in procurement and/or energy management. Support will be given for study.Denstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks. Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date so early applications are recommended. REF-
This a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Project Manager to support the delivery of the Falkirk Growth Deal strategy and Decarbonisation project. The Falkirk Growth Deal is part of a grant-funded project on decarbonising the institutions offering in Engineering and Construction curriculums and the development of their significant new net zero commercial offerings. Reporting to Head of Procurement, the Procurement Project Manager and will take ownership of activity related to the projects attached to the Falkirk growth deal. They will have excellent stakeholder management skills to ensure the delivery of the institution's growth deal strategy and operational procurement services. This role is an opportunity to provide a key contribution to the strategic development and decarbonisation activity. Experience and knowledge required for the role: You will have proven experience working in Public Sector Procurement Have significant knowledge of Scottish/UK procurement legislation Be experienced in tendering within a regulated environment Public Contracts (Scotland) and PRA(Scotland) Act. Procurement experience in estates, construction or infrastructure would be highly advantageous Have a considerable understanding of the key ethical/social & environmental impacts of procurement Experience with project management processes and meeting demanding targets and deadlines Understand the importance of delivering a First-Class procurement service to Stakeholders Enjoy building working first-class relationships with Stakeholders/Customers Our client offers a suite of benefits including a 9-Day fortnight, hybrid working and flexible working (core hours).
May 11, 2024
Full time
This a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Project Manager to support the delivery of the Falkirk Growth Deal strategy and Decarbonisation project. The Falkirk Growth Deal is part of a grant-funded project on decarbonising the institutions offering in Engineering and Construction curriculums and the development of their significant new net zero commercial offerings. Reporting to Head of Procurement, the Procurement Project Manager and will take ownership of activity related to the projects attached to the Falkirk growth deal. They will have excellent stakeholder management skills to ensure the delivery of the institution's growth deal strategy and operational procurement services. This role is an opportunity to provide a key contribution to the strategic development and decarbonisation activity. Experience and knowledge required for the role: You will have proven experience working in Public Sector Procurement Have significant knowledge of Scottish/UK procurement legislation Be experienced in tendering within a regulated environment Public Contracts (Scotland) and PRA(Scotland) Act. Procurement experience in estates, construction or infrastructure would be highly advantageous Have a considerable understanding of the key ethical/social & environmental impacts of procurement Experience with project management processes and meeting demanding targets and deadlines Understand the importance of delivering a First-Class procurement service to Stakeholders Enjoy building working first-class relationships with Stakeholders/Customers Our client offers a suite of benefits including a 9-Day fortnight, hybrid working and flexible working (core hours).
Job Description OTE: £15,000 - Uncapped Commission, Career ProgressionWe're looking for a highly motivated Part Time Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator to complement our fantastic residential sales team in Holyhead working in our well known Beresford Adams estate agency. Why join us as a Part Time Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator? Industry leading training and development Support to gain your Level 3 qualification in your specialist area Demonstrable career ladder Supportive and rewarding environment Compete for top achievers awards Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission Your role as a Part Time Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator The main purpose of the role is to generate and book valuations, conduct property viewings, negotiate offers, agree sales & progress sales through to exchange and completion. You will also be optimising every opportunity to schedule appointments for the branch Mortgage Advisor. Skills and experience required to be a successful Part Time Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator Preferably an experienced sales person Able to generate new business in a target driven environment Outstanding customer care / customer service experience Resilient, positive , organised, numerate and detail oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills IT literate (MS Office, internet, email systems) A Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Established in 1889, Beresford Adams have a large branch network of 18 linked offices throughout Cheshire and North Wales, helping people move throughout the North West region for over 120 years. Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.EACW03871
May 11, 2024
Full time
Job Description OTE: £15,000 - Uncapped Commission, Career ProgressionWe're looking for a highly motivated Part Time Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator to complement our fantastic residential sales team in Holyhead working in our well known Beresford Adams estate agency. Why join us as a Part Time Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator? Industry leading training and development Support to gain your Level 3 qualification in your specialist area Demonstrable career ladder Supportive and rewarding environment Compete for top achievers awards Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission Your role as a Part Time Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator The main purpose of the role is to generate and book valuations, conduct property viewings, negotiate offers, agree sales & progress sales through to exchange and completion. You will also be optimising every opportunity to schedule appointments for the branch Mortgage Advisor. Skills and experience required to be a successful Part Time Estate Agent / Sales Negotiator Preferably an experienced sales person Able to generate new business in a target driven environment Outstanding customer care / customer service experience Resilient, positive , organised, numerate and detail oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills IT literate (MS Office, internet, email systems) A Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Established in 1889, Beresford Adams have a large branch network of 18 linked offices throughout Cheshire and North Wales, helping people move throughout the North West region for over 120 years. Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.EACW03871
Coventry up to £25,000 per annum We are working with a very well-established Coventry and Warwickshire law firm who are looking to attract an experienced Receptionist/Administrator to join their busy administration team at their modern head office on the outskirts of Coventry. The role will involve: Meeting and greeting visitors, ensuring they receive a warm welcome Taking calls via a switchboard and transferring to the relevant department Assisting with a range of administration duties Use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Suitable candidates will have: Previous receptionist experience within a law firm or a similar professional services environment (accountants, estate agents, surveyors etc.) Excellent administration skills Sound IT skills in Word and Excel Own transport, due to the office location Excellent communication skills This is a full-time permanent job , working 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. The role is offered with a range of benefits including: 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays Additional paid leave over the Christmas shut down period, at the partners' discretion Your birthday off from your second year of employment Death in service benefits 3x salary Pension scheme Discounted legal fees on conveyancing and wills Free beverages for all staff Ongoing training and development Free parking, on-site Company social events Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be commensurate with experience. The information above is correct to the best of our knowledge. For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions About Talentwise Talentwise Solutions is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service - the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey's passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it's stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey's experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Coventry up to £25,000 per annum We are working with a very well-established Coventry and Warwickshire law firm who are looking to attract an experienced Receptionist/Administrator to join their busy administration team at their modern head office on the outskirts of Coventry. The role will involve: Meeting and greeting visitors, ensuring they receive a warm welcome Taking calls via a switchboard and transferring to the relevant department Assisting with a range of administration duties Use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Suitable candidates will have: Previous receptionist experience within a law firm or a similar professional services environment (accountants, estate agents, surveyors etc.) Excellent administration skills Sound IT skills in Word and Excel Own transport, due to the office location Excellent communication skills This is a full-time permanent job , working 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. The role is offered with a range of benefits including: 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays Additional paid leave over the Christmas shut down period, at the partners' discretion Your birthday off from your second year of employment Death in service benefits 3x salary Pension scheme Discounted legal fees on conveyancing and wills Free beverages for all staff Ongoing training and development Free parking, on-site Company social events Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be commensurate with experience. The information above is correct to the best of our knowledge. For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions About Talentwise Talentwise Solutions is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service - the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey's passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it's stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey's experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! (But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team: OVO X Salary banding: £60,000 - £80,000 Experience: Mid-level or Senior Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Experienced, Engineer, Lean Top 3 qualities for this role: Driven, Mastery, Collaboration Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We're hiring world-changers. Every role we're hiring plays their own part in our mission; our role is to find those people and bring them on our Zero Carbon journey. Across OVO we have around 350 Software Engineers all with varying backgrounds and levels of experience. One key thing that all of our engineers have in common is a desire to develop brilliant, industry redefining products as well as their own skills. This role in a nutshell: Working within our Accelerator Team (OVO X), you'd join other Back End and Full Stack Engineers building amazing products for OVO Customers across our estate. We currently have a vacancy for a Front End Engineer specialist with a desire to go full stack, so if you have a passion for taking ownership, learning new skills, solving challenging problems and building amazing products which all of our customers love and use daily, we want to hear from you! You're the right person for us if: Genuinely passionate about developing products that will positively impact over a million people and also our environment Love working in teams and collaboratively building features that impact customers You're motivated by owning products, from inception to continuous improvement You understand building quality is essential and you value automation and continuous delivery Love building scalable, resilient solutions Seeking learning opportunities to deepen your expertise or broaden your knowledge Built or contributed to a variety of systems, ideally in different technologies Knowledge of the best engineering practices and continuous delivery Experience building highly performant applications You're a lean thinker, always considering the optimal approach to iterating value You have a desire to go full-stack with Python on the back end You'll be a successful Front End Developer at OVO if you Experience with React and/or React Native Experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript Experience with cloud based platforms and technologies Experience in SOA or microservice architecture design An eye for designing solutions that are resilient and scalable Attention to detail and focus on security Passion for technical excellence Familiarity with Test Driven development is beneficial Driven and focused self-starter, great communicator, amazing follow-through Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £60,000 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
May 11, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! (But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team: OVO X Salary banding: £60,000 - £80,000 Experience: Mid-level or Senior Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Experienced, Engineer, Lean Top 3 qualities for this role: Driven, Mastery, Collaboration Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We're hiring world-changers. Every role we're hiring plays their own part in our mission; our role is to find those people and bring them on our Zero Carbon journey. Across OVO we have around 350 Software Engineers all with varying backgrounds and levels of experience. One key thing that all of our engineers have in common is a desire to develop brilliant, industry redefining products as well as their own skills. This role in a nutshell: Working within our Accelerator Team (OVO X), you'd join other Back End and Full Stack Engineers building amazing products for OVO Customers across our estate. We currently have a vacancy for a Front End Engineer specialist with a desire to go full stack, so if you have a passion for taking ownership, learning new skills, solving challenging problems and building amazing products which all of our customers love and use daily, we want to hear from you! You're the right person for us if: Genuinely passionate about developing products that will positively impact over a million people and also our environment Love working in teams and collaboratively building features that impact customers You're motivated by owning products, from inception to continuous improvement You understand building quality is essential and you value automation and continuous delivery Love building scalable, resilient solutions Seeking learning opportunities to deepen your expertise or broaden your knowledge Built or contributed to a variety of systems, ideally in different technologies Knowledge of the best engineering practices and continuous delivery Experience building highly performant applications You're a lean thinker, always considering the optimal approach to iterating value You have a desire to go full-stack with Python on the back end You'll be a successful Front End Developer at OVO if you Experience with React and/or React Native Experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript Experience with cloud based platforms and technologies Experience in SOA or microservice architecture design An eye for designing solutions that are resilient and scalable Attention to detail and focus on security Passion for technical excellence Familiarity with Test Driven development is beneficial Driven and focused self-starter, great communicator, amazing follow-through Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £60,000 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
SNG Formerly Sovereign Housing Association
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Are you an experienced FinanceBusiness Partner looking for an exciting new opportunity? Have you got expertise in Regeneration or Retrofitprojects? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Investment Finance team as FinanceBusiness Partner - Regeneration . With offices in Basingstoke and Bristol, we can be flexible on your base location. You'llshare your time between the office and home, as well as some travel being required between our offices, particularly our Basingstoke office. It's a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forceswith Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. The Role Reporting to our Head of Finance - Strategic Asset Management, the focus of this role is to deliver commercial financedecisionsupport and performancemanagement for our large Regeneration and Retrofitprojects. You will provide timely, accurate and comprehensive internal financialinformation, commercial financial advice, financial modelling and financialanalysis to managers and senior executive teams. Responsibilities include: Leading on providing financial and commercial advice, support and modelling for Regeneration and Retrofitprojects, focusing on deal structure, tax implications, cashflows, key risks and mitigations, and return measures such as residual land value, profit margins, peak debt, ROCE, IRR and NPV Running sensitivity and scenarioanalysis on projects and assessing the viability of potential projects, to understand risks and optimise performance Working with the wider developmentfinance team to assess third-party Partner suitability Driving financialperformance and managing risk by business partnering with the business teams for Regeneration and Retrofit, and delivering insightful forward-looking MI Leading scrutiny of financialinformation for projects, making sure Directors fully understand project performance and are well placed to make informed decisions Delivering timely, clear and accurate cash flow forecasts to inform Treasury planning Working with Group Business Planning team to provide baseline models, data and assumptions for projects What we're looking for You'llhave proven experience in a similar role from within housing or real estate, with a strong track record of providing financial and commercial expertise successfully for Regeneration or Retrofitprojects. You'll also have: Significant investment appraisal expertise gained within the property / real estate or Housing sector Experience leadingfinancialsupport for large-scale projects Excellent track record for business partnering performance reporting, financial planning and stakeholdermanagement The ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externallywith strong networking skills Strong financial modelling skills Knowledge of PowerBI is desirable Ideally, you'll be a Fully Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), or hold an equivalentpostgraduate accounting qualification What you'll receive from us We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign Network Group. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced FinanceBusiness Partner looking for an exciting new opportunity? Have you got expertise in Regeneration or Retrofitprojects? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Investment Finance team as FinanceBusiness Partner - Regeneration . With offices in Basingstoke and Bristol, we can be flexible on your base location. You'llshare your time between the office and home, as well as some travel being required between our offices, particularly our Basingstoke office. It's a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forceswith Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. The Role Reporting to our Head of Finance - Strategic Asset Management, the focus of this role is to deliver commercial financedecisionsupport and performancemanagement for our large Regeneration and Retrofitprojects. You will provide timely, accurate and comprehensive internal financialinformation, commercial financial advice, financial modelling and financialanalysis to managers and senior executive teams. Responsibilities include: Leading on providing financial and commercial advice, support and modelling for Regeneration and Retrofitprojects, focusing on deal structure, tax implications, cashflows, key risks and mitigations, and return measures such as residual land value, profit margins, peak debt, ROCE, IRR and NPV Running sensitivity and scenarioanalysis on projects and assessing the viability of potential projects, to understand risks and optimise performance Working with the wider developmentfinance team to assess third-party Partner suitability Driving financialperformance and managing risk by business partnering with the business teams for Regeneration and Retrofit, and delivering insightful forward-looking MI Leading scrutiny of financialinformation for projects, making sure Directors fully understand project performance and are well placed to make informed decisions Delivering timely, clear and accurate cash flow forecasts to inform Treasury planning Working with Group Business Planning team to provide baseline models, data and assumptions for projects What we're looking for You'llhave proven experience in a similar role from within housing or real estate, with a strong track record of providing financial and commercial expertise successfully for Regeneration or Retrofitprojects. You'll also have: Significant investment appraisal expertise gained within the property / real estate or Housing sector Experience leadingfinancialsupport for large-scale projects Excellent track record for business partnering performance reporting, financial planning and stakeholdermanagement The ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externallywith strong networking skills Strong financial modelling skills Knowledge of PowerBI is desirable Ideally, you'll be a Fully Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), or hold an equivalentpostgraduate accounting qualification What you'll receive from us We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign Network Group. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.
Role OVO-View Team: OVO X Salary banding: £60,000 - £80,000 Experience: Mid-level or Senior Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Experienced, Engineer, Lean Top 3 qualities for this role: Driven, Mastery, Collaboration Where you'll work: At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn't work for everyone. That's why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility. All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You'll also have the flexibility to work from home. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We're hiring world-changers. Every role we're hiring plays their own part in our mission; our role is to find those people and bring them on our Zero Carbon journey. Across OVO we have around 350 Software Engineers all with varying backgrounds and levels of experience. One key thing that all of our engineers have in common is a desire to develop brilliant, industry redefining products as well as their own skills. This role in a nutshell: Working within our Accelerator Team (OVO X), you'd join other Back End and Full Stack Engineers building amazing products for OVO Customers across our estate. We currently have a vacancy for a Back End Engineer specialist with a desire to go full stack, so if you have a passion for taking ownership, learning new skills, solving challenging problems and building amazing products which all of our customers love and use daily, we want to hear from you! You're the right person for us if: Genuinely passionate about developing products that will positively impact over a million people and also our environment Love working in teams and collaboratively building features that impact customers You're motivated by owning products, from inception to continuous improvement You understand building quality is essential and you value automation and continuous delivery Love building scalable, resilient solutions Seeking learning opportunities to deepen your expertise or broaden your knowledge Built or contributed to a variety of systems, ideally in different technologies Knowledge of the best engineering practices and continuous delivery Experience building highly performant applications You're a lean thinker, always considering the optimal approach to iterating value You have a desire to go full-stack with React on the front end You'll be a successful Back End Developer at OVO if you have Experience with Python Experience with FastAPI and/or Django Experience with cloud based platforms and technologies Experience in SOA or microservice architecture design An eye for designing solutions that are resilient and scalable Attention to detail and focus on security Passion for technical excellence Familiarity with Test Driven development is beneficial Driven and focused self-starter, great communicator, amazing follow-through Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £60,000 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 towards any OVO Energy plan, plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers. For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
May 10, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Team: OVO X Salary banding: £60,000 - £80,000 Experience: Mid-level or Senior Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Experienced, Engineer, Lean Top 3 qualities for this role: Driven, Mastery, Collaboration Where you'll work: At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn't work for everyone. That's why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility. All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You'll also have the flexibility to work from home. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We're hiring world-changers. Every role we're hiring plays their own part in our mission; our role is to find those people and bring them on our Zero Carbon journey. Across OVO we have around 350 Software Engineers all with varying backgrounds and levels of experience. One key thing that all of our engineers have in common is a desire to develop brilliant, industry redefining products as well as their own skills. This role in a nutshell: Working within our Accelerator Team (OVO X), you'd join other Back End and Full Stack Engineers building amazing products for OVO Customers across our estate. We currently have a vacancy for a Back End Engineer specialist with a desire to go full stack, so if you have a passion for taking ownership, learning new skills, solving challenging problems and building amazing products which all of our customers love and use daily, we want to hear from you! You're the right person for us if: Genuinely passionate about developing products that will positively impact over a million people and also our environment Love working in teams and collaboratively building features that impact customers You're motivated by owning products, from inception to continuous improvement You understand building quality is essential and you value automation and continuous delivery Love building scalable, resilient solutions Seeking learning opportunities to deepen your expertise or broaden your knowledge Built or contributed to a variety of systems, ideally in different technologies Knowledge of the best engineering practices and continuous delivery Experience building highly performant applications You're a lean thinker, always considering the optimal approach to iterating value You have a desire to go full-stack with React on the front end You'll be a successful Back End Developer at OVO if you have Experience with Python Experience with FastAPI and/or Django Experience with cloud based platforms and technologies Experience in SOA or microservice architecture design An eye for designing solutions that are resilient and scalable Attention to detail and focus on security Passion for technical excellence Familiarity with Test Driven development is beneficial Driven and focused self-starter, great communicator, amazing follow-through Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £60,000 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 towards any OVO Energy plan, plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers. For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Role OVO-View Team: OVO X Salary banding: £60,000 - £80,000 Experience: Mid-level or Senior Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Experienced, Engineer, Lean Top 3 qualities for this role: Driven, Mastery, Collaboration Where you'll work: At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn't work for everyone. That's why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility. All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You'll also have the flexibility to work from home. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We're hiring world-changers. Every role we're hiring plays their own part in our mission; our role is to find those people and bring them on our Zero Carbon journey. Across OVO we have around 350 Software Engineers all with varying backgrounds and levels of experience. One key thing that all of our engineers have in common is a desire to develop brilliant, industry redefining products as well as their own skills. This role in a nutshell: Working within our Accelerator Team (OVO X), you'd join other Front End and Full Stack Engineers building amazing products for OVO Customers across our estate. We currently have a vacancy for a Front End Engineer specialist with a desire to go full stack, so if you have a passion for taking ownership, learning new skills, solving challenging problems and building amazing products which all of our customers love and use daily, we want to hear from you! You're the right person for us if: Genuinely passionate about developing products that will positively impact over a million people and also our environment Love working in teams and collaboratively building features that impact customers You're motivated by owning products, from inception to continuous improvement You understand building quality is essential and you value automation and continuous delivery Love building scalable, resilient solutions Seeking learning opportunities to deepen your expertise or broaden your knowledge Built or contributed to a variety of systems, ideally in different technologies Knowledge of the best engineering practices and continuous delivery Experience building highly performant applications You're a lean thinker, always considering the optimal approach to iterating value You have a desire to go full-stack with Python on the back end You'll be a successful Front End Developer at OVO if you Experience with React and/or React Native Experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript Experience with cloud based platforms and technologies Experience in SOA or microservice architecture design An eye for designing solutions that are resilient and scalable Attention to detail and focus on security Passion for technical excellence Familiarity with Test Driven development is beneficial Driven and focused self-starter, great communicator, amazing follow-through Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £60,000 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 towards any OVO Energy plan, plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers. For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
May 10, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Team: OVO X Salary banding: £60,000 - £80,000 Experience: Mid-level or Senior Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Experienced, Engineer, Lean Top 3 qualities for this role: Driven, Mastery, Collaboration Where you'll work: At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn't work for everyone. That's why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility. All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You'll also have the flexibility to work from home. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We're hiring world-changers. Every role we're hiring plays their own part in our mission; our role is to find those people and bring them on our Zero Carbon journey. Across OVO we have around 350 Software Engineers all with varying backgrounds and levels of experience. One key thing that all of our engineers have in common is a desire to develop brilliant, industry redefining products as well as their own skills. This role in a nutshell: Working within our Accelerator Team (OVO X), you'd join other Front End and Full Stack Engineers building amazing products for OVO Customers across our estate. We currently have a vacancy for a Front End Engineer specialist with a desire to go full stack, so if you have a passion for taking ownership, learning new skills, solving challenging problems and building amazing products which all of our customers love and use daily, we want to hear from you! You're the right person for us if: Genuinely passionate about developing products that will positively impact over a million people and also our environment Love working in teams and collaboratively building features that impact customers You're motivated by owning products, from inception to continuous improvement You understand building quality is essential and you value automation and continuous delivery Love building scalable, resilient solutions Seeking learning opportunities to deepen your expertise or broaden your knowledge Built or contributed to a variety of systems, ideally in different technologies Knowledge of the best engineering practices and continuous delivery Experience building highly performant applications You're a lean thinker, always considering the optimal approach to iterating value You have a desire to go full-stack with Python on the back end You'll be a successful Front End Developer at OVO if you Experience with React and/or React Native Experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript Experience with cloud based platforms and technologies Experience in SOA or microservice architecture design An eye for designing solutions that are resilient and scalable Attention to detail and focus on security Passion for technical excellence Familiarity with Test Driven development is beneficial Driven and focused self-starter, great communicator, amazing follow-through Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £60,000 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 towards any OVO Energy plan, plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers. For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
About Our Client The Hall School provides exceptional teaching to some of the brightest boys in London to develop in them the skills for a lifetime of learning that will stimulate rewarding, diverse and distinctive lives. Job Description Work with the Head in the development of the facilities of the school including the completion of the Senior School Development currently being undertaken. Appoint relevant service providers (such as utilities etc.). Oversee the work of the Facilities, Catering, Cleaning, Premises and Transport. Have strategic oversight of the School IT infrastructure to ensure that it meets the evolving needs of the School both in terms of learning and teaching, and also for the operational functions of the School. Be responsible for the School's health and safety strategy and obligations. Maximise income from lettings of the facilities along with the development of extended services. Manage any budgets delegated from the Director of Finance and monitor budgets related to agreed areas. The Successful Applicant Significant experience of estate/operations management. Project management experience. Previous experience of managing minor capital works from start to finish. Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team including the performance of others. Experience of managing budgets. Risk Assessment experience/qualification. What's on Offer This role is permanent and based full time at The Hall School in Hampstead. The salary is up to £80K. Closing date - 17th April 2024
May 10, 2024
Full time
About Our Client The Hall School provides exceptional teaching to some of the brightest boys in London to develop in them the skills for a lifetime of learning that will stimulate rewarding, diverse and distinctive lives. Job Description Work with the Head in the development of the facilities of the school including the completion of the Senior School Development currently being undertaken. Appoint relevant service providers (such as utilities etc.). Oversee the work of the Facilities, Catering, Cleaning, Premises and Transport. Have strategic oversight of the School IT infrastructure to ensure that it meets the evolving needs of the School both in terms of learning and teaching, and also for the operational functions of the School. Be responsible for the School's health and safety strategy and obligations. Maximise income from lettings of the facilities along with the development of extended services. Manage any budgets delegated from the Director of Finance and monitor budgets related to agreed areas. The Successful Applicant Significant experience of estate/operations management. Project management experience. Previous experience of managing minor capital works from start to finish. Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team including the performance of others. Experience of managing budgets. Risk Assessment experience/qualification. What's on Offer This role is permanent and based full time at The Hall School in Hampstead. The salary is up to £80K. Closing date - 17th April 2024
We are continuing to grow our Head Office Merchandising Team to support the expansion of our store network. We have another opportunity to join us as an Assistant Merchandiser. This role is offered as a full time permanent opportunity, based at our York Head Office(YO26 6QU). As an Assistant Merchandiser you will work alongside a Merchandiser to support with stock allocations, stock transfers and administration duties, to maximise profitability at product group and store level, and via our online Home Shopping. You ll liaise with your designated stores on a monthly basis, by email and phone, in order to check that they have the correct stock package, performing sales analysis on a regular basis, contributing suggestions for improvements/changes. You ll join a friendly, collaborative team that currently consists of a number of sets of Merchandisers and Assistant Merchandiser pairings, all reporting into the Department Team Leader. To succeed as an Assistant Merchandiser you ll need a good head for numbers, a love of retail and a passion for getting results! Salary & Benefits for our Assistant Merchandiser £24,031 per annum plus; Generous Staff Discount Discretionary Annual Bonus scheme Free onsite parking at York Head Office Death In Service Benefit Holiday Entitlement (Increases with service) Company Contribution Pension Access to?RetailTRUST?(Wellbeing & Financial Support) Access to the Pavers Foundation: employee-led grant application and charitable giving scheme Access to wider training and development opportunities through Pavers Academy Main duties of our Assistant Merchandiser Allocation and processing of stock in accordance with stores requests and/or the Merchandiser instructions Process essential weekly reports and create allocations based on sales criteria and feedback Assisting in new store/refit allocations Complete size runs for forward orders including packing assortments Updating future range plans within specific product groups Liaising with stores about stock requirements via telephone/email Undertake quarterly store visits to understand stock positions and gather feedback About you Strong administration and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise easily You could come from a Retail Management background Experience of building rapport quickly with customers Good MS Excel skills Analytical with strong attention to detail Retail experience would be beneficial About Us At Pavers we are passionate about providing comfort and happiness to our customers, and we make sure to employ people who are as passionate as we are. We always look for happy, confident, upbeat people, and we provide great jobs in a supportive family environment for them. We know that without our colleagues there is no business, and so the better we look after you, the better service you will provide our customers. Pavers is a growing, highly profitable, independent family-run business with a strong balance sheet, employing over 1,800 people across our estate of circa 200 Stores, Head Office & Distribution Centre, and we remain acquisitive. We were voted one of the Top 10 Employers in Retail in the UK in 2020 and were recognised as a 3 Employer with World Class levels of workplace engagement by Best Companies in 2023. At Pavers we truly believe the talents, passion, and dedication of our employees are the reasons for our success. As of 2023 we are working towards obtaining menopause friendly status. In 2021 we became the first major retailer to achieve Carbon Neutral status and have proudly maintained this standard ever since. Championing sustainability is at the heart of everything that we do, and we re committed to changing the future of retail for the better acting in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Giving back is in our nature as a Business and in 2018 we established the Pavers Foundation, in the memory of our late founder, Catherine Paver. Since then, the Foundation has awarded grants for causes close to our colleagues hearts for; community, education, and areas of health, totalling more than £2m, growing year on year. If this sounds like the kind of business you d like to know more about, we d love to hear from you - please apply today for the role of Assistant Merchandiser!
May 10, 2024
Full time
We are continuing to grow our Head Office Merchandising Team to support the expansion of our store network. We have another opportunity to join us as an Assistant Merchandiser. This role is offered as a full time permanent opportunity, based at our York Head Office(YO26 6QU). As an Assistant Merchandiser you will work alongside a Merchandiser to support with stock allocations, stock transfers and administration duties, to maximise profitability at product group and store level, and via our online Home Shopping. You ll liaise with your designated stores on a monthly basis, by email and phone, in order to check that they have the correct stock package, performing sales analysis on a regular basis, contributing suggestions for improvements/changes. You ll join a friendly, collaborative team that currently consists of a number of sets of Merchandisers and Assistant Merchandiser pairings, all reporting into the Department Team Leader. To succeed as an Assistant Merchandiser you ll need a good head for numbers, a love of retail and a passion for getting results! Salary & Benefits for our Assistant Merchandiser £24,031 per annum plus; Generous Staff Discount Discretionary Annual Bonus scheme Free onsite parking at York Head Office Death In Service Benefit Holiday Entitlement (Increases with service) Company Contribution Pension Access to?RetailTRUST?(Wellbeing & Financial Support) Access to the Pavers Foundation: employee-led grant application and charitable giving scheme Access to wider training and development opportunities through Pavers Academy Main duties of our Assistant Merchandiser Allocation and processing of stock in accordance with stores requests and/or the Merchandiser instructions Process essential weekly reports and create allocations based on sales criteria and feedback Assisting in new store/refit allocations Complete size runs for forward orders including packing assortments Updating future range plans within specific product groups Liaising with stores about stock requirements via telephone/email Undertake quarterly store visits to understand stock positions and gather feedback About you Strong administration and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise easily You could come from a Retail Management background Experience of building rapport quickly with customers Good MS Excel skills Analytical with strong attention to detail Retail experience would be beneficial About Us At Pavers we are passionate about providing comfort and happiness to our customers, and we make sure to employ people who are as passionate as we are. We always look for happy, confident, upbeat people, and we provide great jobs in a supportive family environment for them. We know that without our colleagues there is no business, and so the better we look after you, the better service you will provide our customers. Pavers is a growing, highly profitable, independent family-run business with a strong balance sheet, employing over 1,800 people across our estate of circa 200 Stores, Head Office & Distribution Centre, and we remain acquisitive. We were voted one of the Top 10 Employers in Retail in the UK in 2020 and were recognised as a 3 Employer with World Class levels of workplace engagement by Best Companies in 2023. At Pavers we truly believe the talents, passion, and dedication of our employees are the reasons for our success. As of 2023 we are working towards obtaining menopause friendly status. In 2021 we became the first major retailer to achieve Carbon Neutral status and have proudly maintained this standard ever since. Championing sustainability is at the heart of everything that we do, and we re committed to changing the future of retail for the better acting in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Giving back is in our nature as a Business and in 2018 we established the Pavers Foundation, in the memory of our late founder, Catherine Paver. Since then, the Foundation has awarded grants for causes close to our colleagues hearts for; community, education, and areas of health, totalling more than £2m, growing year on year. If this sounds like the kind of business you d like to know more about, we d love to hear from you - please apply today for the role of Assistant Merchandiser!
Are you an experienced Team Assistant looking for the next step in your career, into a varied support position? Our client: a global real estate firm based in the heart of Birmingham are seeking a motivated, dedicated and passionate team player to join their team. Job Title: Team Assistant Location : Birmingham City Centre Salary: 25,000 per year Hours: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week Benefits & Perks: Permanent contract, offering stability and long-term growth opportunities Hybrid working model, allowing for a healthy work-life balance Comprehensive benefits package, including pension and private medical insurance 25 days of holiday, in addition to bank holidays In this role you will support a high performing team of senior stakeholders and the wider team within the business. This role includes varied administrative and PA duties plus the chance to gain lots of experience within a global compan. With an amazing benefits package, hybrid working options, and a culture that values inclusivity and diversity, this is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing and successful organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities: Assisting Head of Department and SLT Supporting team projects and initiatives Assisting with recruitment and onboarding processes Writing reports, creating presentations, and organising meetings Managing email and diary, booking travel, and processing expenses Supporting on ad hoc project work Document management About you: Team Assistant, PA, Administration experience Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint A strong team player mindset with the ability to work independently when needed Why work for this company? Stunning offices in the Heart of Birmingham Part of a successful, high performing, friendly, and inclusive team, where everyone works collaboratively together Hybrid working between home and office Employee development and training opportunities provided Next Steps - If you are looking to work for an excellent employer and be part of a close-knit team, in stunning central offices, we encourage you to apply online today or email your CV directly to (url removed). You can also contact Sophie on (phone number removed). We would love to hear from you! Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 10, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Team Assistant looking for the next step in your career, into a varied support position? Our client: a global real estate firm based in the heart of Birmingham are seeking a motivated, dedicated and passionate team player to join their team. Job Title: Team Assistant Location : Birmingham City Centre Salary: 25,000 per year Hours: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week Benefits & Perks: Permanent contract, offering stability and long-term growth opportunities Hybrid working model, allowing for a healthy work-life balance Comprehensive benefits package, including pension and private medical insurance 25 days of holiday, in addition to bank holidays In this role you will support a high performing team of senior stakeholders and the wider team within the business. This role includes varied administrative and PA duties plus the chance to gain lots of experience within a global compan. With an amazing benefits package, hybrid working options, and a culture that values inclusivity and diversity, this is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing and successful organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities: Assisting Head of Department and SLT Supporting team projects and initiatives Assisting with recruitment and onboarding processes Writing reports, creating presentations, and organising meetings Managing email and diary, booking travel, and processing expenses Supporting on ad hoc project work Document management About you: Team Assistant, PA, Administration experience Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint A strong team player mindset with the ability to work independently when needed Why work for this company? Stunning offices in the Heart of Birmingham Part of a successful, high performing, friendly, and inclusive team, where everyone works collaboratively together Hybrid working between home and office Employee development and training opportunities provided Next Steps - If you are looking to work for an excellent employer and be part of a close-knit team, in stunning central offices, we encourage you to apply online today or email your CV directly to (url removed). You can also contact Sophie on (phone number removed). We would love to hear from you! Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
As part of our ambitious growth plan we are looking for a Senior Real Estate Development Solicitor (10 years plus PQE) to join our team. We are looking for a senior lawyer with a well established network, as this role will play an important part in growing the real estate development practice, supported by our Head of Commercial Property. Who we are Harper James is a national commercial law firm designed to support entrepreneurial businesses from start-up to exit. We aspire to disrupt the model for which legal services are provided to businesses. The firm's innovative approach to delivering highly tailored and accessible legal advice is considered genuinely different to the establishment. Harper James was founded in 2014 and continues to grow at c40%+ year on year. This financial year, more than 120 people will support more than 2,500 businesses and our turnover will exceed £13m. We expect to double in size over the next 3 years. What we offer Our lawyers work on an employed and flexible basis, working remotely with access to meeting space in Birmingham, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Oxford and Sheffield. We work really hard to ensure our lawyers feel part of a team so they can collaborate, share ideas and enjoy each other's company. The remote set up allows people to work from wherever they want, to give people the flexibility they need, for whatever reason. We want people to feel that they belong to an ambitious company and that their contribution towards our growth is recognised individually and as a team. What does the ideal candidate look like This opportunity is suited to a senior real estate development solicitor with wide ranging real estate experience across a range of commercial clients with a core background in development work including development agreements, acquisitions, disposals, options, conditional contracts, overage agreements, promotion agreements, experience in dealing with development risks relating to rights of light, telecoms, restrictions, easements, off-site easements, section agreements relating to planning, highway and drainage adoption . You may also have experience in engaging with lenders to procure development finance for your clients. A client following would be great but not essential as the successful candidate will be working closely with our Head of Commercial Property to support with the growth of the practice area. If you have a well established network that could be tapped into to generate new business, our team will support you with that. The bottom line Work where and when you want. An environment with no politics, no bureaucracy and a great team of people who all play a fundamental part in the success and continued growth of the business. A career opportunity for all levels of experience that meets your needs and that is capable of evolving as you evolve whether that means intellectually stimulating work for interesting and grateful clients or building a team. Competitive salary and bonus, pension, holiday and healthcare. Full time or part time (minimum of 30 hours with flexibility). Ready to apply? We'd like to start the process by inviting you to an informal chat with our Head of Talent Acquisition , Leah Horwood. Be assured that all conversations are confidential and we will act discreetly throughout the process. Please complete the application form using the link below.
May 10, 2024
Full time
As part of our ambitious growth plan we are looking for a Senior Real Estate Development Solicitor (10 years plus PQE) to join our team. We are looking for a senior lawyer with a well established network, as this role will play an important part in growing the real estate development practice, supported by our Head of Commercial Property. Who we are Harper James is a national commercial law firm designed to support entrepreneurial businesses from start-up to exit. We aspire to disrupt the model for which legal services are provided to businesses. The firm's innovative approach to delivering highly tailored and accessible legal advice is considered genuinely different to the establishment. Harper James was founded in 2014 and continues to grow at c40%+ year on year. This financial year, more than 120 people will support more than 2,500 businesses and our turnover will exceed £13m. We expect to double in size over the next 3 years. What we offer Our lawyers work on an employed and flexible basis, working remotely with access to meeting space in Birmingham, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Oxford and Sheffield. We work really hard to ensure our lawyers feel part of a team so they can collaborate, share ideas and enjoy each other's company. The remote set up allows people to work from wherever they want, to give people the flexibility they need, for whatever reason. We want people to feel that they belong to an ambitious company and that their contribution towards our growth is recognised individually and as a team. What does the ideal candidate look like This opportunity is suited to a senior real estate development solicitor with wide ranging real estate experience across a range of commercial clients with a core background in development work including development agreements, acquisitions, disposals, options, conditional contracts, overage agreements, promotion agreements, experience in dealing with development risks relating to rights of light, telecoms, restrictions, easements, off-site easements, section agreements relating to planning, highway and drainage adoption . You may also have experience in engaging with lenders to procure development finance for your clients. A client following would be great but not essential as the successful candidate will be working closely with our Head of Commercial Property to support with the growth of the practice area. If you have a well established network that could be tapped into to generate new business, our team will support you with that. The bottom line Work where and when you want. An environment with no politics, no bureaucracy and a great team of people who all play a fundamental part in the success and continued growth of the business. A career opportunity for all levels of experience that meets your needs and that is capable of evolving as you evolve whether that means intellectually stimulating work for interesting and grateful clients or building a team. Competitive salary and bonus, pension, holiday and healthcare. Full time or part time (minimum of 30 hours with flexibility). Ready to apply? We'd like to start the process by inviting you to an informal chat with our Head of Talent Acquisition , Leah Horwood. Be assured that all conversations are confidential and we will act discreetly throughout the process. Please complete the application form using the link below.
ESP operates as an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) and Independent Gas Transporter (IGT) in a highly competitive sector. We own and operate over 900,000 electricity and water assets providing "last mile" connectivity to residential and commercial premises.Our business model is to adopt networks constructed by our accredited partners and to operate and manage these networks safely and efficiently. These arrangements are subject to contractual and legal arrangements which must be robust and well managed to ensure best outcomes for ESP. Role Purpose This role is responsible for: Liaising with and instructing external legal advisors as required in support of best outcomes for ESP. Managing and negotiating land rights transactions from instruction to completion. Identifying risk in relation to legal matters and developing and implementing appropriate mitigations. Assisting with the resolution of complex legal matters. Key Responsibilities Negotiation of legal contracts, easements, wayleaves and land acquisition (training to be provided for land rights matters); Provide advice and support to ESP colleagues relating to legal matters, as required Ability to use the Land Registry online platform and have understanding of the land registry process requirements (training to be provided); Liaise with external parties to quickly and efficiently identify and secure the necessary legal obligations; Develop and draft bespoke contracts terms for land rights where appropriate to reflect the commercial needs of ESP (training to be provided) Be involved in major and minor gas/ electricity /water schemes which are nationally significant; Deal with utilities real estate transactions from instruction to completion. Assess the risk of proposed amendments to ESP deeds/leases. Agree amendments/pushback/propose mitigation (training to be provided). Lead and support (as required) both internal and industry projects, providing legal guidance, supporting the achievement of each project's objectives. Person Specification Experience managing and negotiating complex leasehold and freehold purchase and sales. Experience dealing with easements, deeds of covenants, licences to alter. Experience dealing with the legalities of large scale residential and/or commercial developments. Commercial contract negotiation experience (desirable). Experience within the energy and/or utility sector (desirable). Strong communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and external parties. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strongly analytical, with well-developed problem solving skills and proficient with MS Office. A good organiser with a natural ability to plan and organise to achieve objectives and targets. Qualifications: Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (or working towards); or Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (or working towards), or Qualified Solicitor. Salary : Competitive Hours : 9am-5pm Benefits : Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance 24 days annual leave Exclusive Employee Discounts Family Friendly benefits: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and paid time off when receiving fertility treatment. Volunteering day: one day a year fully paid. Closing date 03-06-2024 REF-
May 10, 2024
Full time
ESP operates as an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) and Independent Gas Transporter (IGT) in a highly competitive sector. We own and operate over 900,000 electricity and water assets providing "last mile" connectivity to residential and commercial premises.Our business model is to adopt networks constructed by our accredited partners and to operate and manage these networks safely and efficiently. These arrangements are subject to contractual and legal arrangements which must be robust and well managed to ensure best outcomes for ESP. Role Purpose This role is responsible for: Liaising with and instructing external legal advisors as required in support of best outcomes for ESP. Managing and negotiating land rights transactions from instruction to completion. Identifying risk in relation to legal matters and developing and implementing appropriate mitigations. Assisting with the resolution of complex legal matters. Key Responsibilities Negotiation of legal contracts, easements, wayleaves and land acquisition (training to be provided for land rights matters); Provide advice and support to ESP colleagues relating to legal matters, as required Ability to use the Land Registry online platform and have understanding of the land registry process requirements (training to be provided); Liaise with external parties to quickly and efficiently identify and secure the necessary legal obligations; Develop and draft bespoke contracts terms for land rights where appropriate to reflect the commercial needs of ESP (training to be provided) Be involved in major and minor gas/ electricity /water schemes which are nationally significant; Deal with utilities real estate transactions from instruction to completion. Assess the risk of proposed amendments to ESP deeds/leases. Agree amendments/pushback/propose mitigation (training to be provided). Lead and support (as required) both internal and industry projects, providing legal guidance, supporting the achievement of each project's objectives. Person Specification Experience managing and negotiating complex leasehold and freehold purchase and sales. Experience dealing with easements, deeds of covenants, licences to alter. Experience dealing with the legalities of large scale residential and/or commercial developments. Commercial contract negotiation experience (desirable). Experience within the energy and/or utility sector (desirable). Strong communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and external parties. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strongly analytical, with well-developed problem solving skills and proficient with MS Office. A good organiser with a natural ability to plan and organise to achieve objectives and targets. Qualifications: Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (or working towards); or Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (or working towards), or Qualified Solicitor. Salary : Competitive Hours : 9am-5pm Benefits : Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance 24 days annual leave Exclusive Employee Discounts Family Friendly benefits: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and paid time off when receiving fertility treatment. Volunteering day: one day a year fully paid. Closing date 03-06-2024 REF-
SNG Formerly Sovereign Housing Association
Basingstoke, Hampshire
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Investment and Development team as an Asset Grading Officer on a Permanent Basis . Based out of our head office in Basingstoke, you'll combine office and home working to ensure a positive work / life balance. It's an exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. We have an ambitious Corporate Plan and we're undertaking a large-scale transformation programme to deliver our goals. The Role As an Asset Grading Officer you will adopt an analytic approach to reviewing asset grading scores, working closely with the Head of Programme to interrogate current outcomes and agree a future pathway for all our homes over the short, medium and long term. Working with the Head of Programme & Asset Grading to agree appropriate strategies by region and local authority for all our core housing stock. Key responsibilities include: Assist with identifying future redevelopment / regeneration opportunities by location and support Regeneration and New Business by attaining approval for initial feasibility studies Using the asset grading model to work through the local authorities in the South & West of our geography on a property by property Working collaboratively across our localities to understand the challenges faced by property, Customer and Lettings and using this to assist the Head of Programme in the development of a bespoke strategy for each of our operating areas Assisting the Head of Programme to identify a pipeline of poor performing schemes for the Head of Disposal to appraise Support the Head of Programme in the annual refresh of asset grading to illustrate the effectiveness of the combined strategies including development of new homes, disposal, and improvement of existing homes Take responsibility for flagging homes for disposal to support the Business Plan What we're looking for: You'll have proven experience in a similar role in Asset Management or Property Management with a good understanding of property lifecycle and obsolescence. Must be experienced in working effectively within cross-functional teams. You'll also have: Strong communication skills and report writing experience Analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to analyse large and small data sets to draw conclusion and identify trends Strong IT skills particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI and operating systems such as Keystone/ActiveH or similar housing management Systems. What you'll receive from us We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.
May 10, 2024
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Investment and Development team as an Asset Grading Officer on a Permanent Basis . Based out of our head office in Basingstoke, you'll combine office and home working to ensure a positive work / life balance. It's an exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. We have an ambitious Corporate Plan and we're undertaking a large-scale transformation programme to deliver our goals. The Role As an Asset Grading Officer you will adopt an analytic approach to reviewing asset grading scores, working closely with the Head of Programme to interrogate current outcomes and agree a future pathway for all our homes over the short, medium and long term. Working with the Head of Programme & Asset Grading to agree appropriate strategies by region and local authority for all our core housing stock. Key responsibilities include: Assist with identifying future redevelopment / regeneration opportunities by location and support Regeneration and New Business by attaining approval for initial feasibility studies Using the asset grading model to work through the local authorities in the South & West of our geography on a property by property Working collaboratively across our localities to understand the challenges faced by property, Customer and Lettings and using this to assist the Head of Programme in the development of a bespoke strategy for each of our operating areas Assisting the Head of Programme to identify a pipeline of poor performing schemes for the Head of Disposal to appraise Support the Head of Programme in the annual refresh of asset grading to illustrate the effectiveness of the combined strategies including development of new homes, disposal, and improvement of existing homes Take responsibility for flagging homes for disposal to support the Business Plan What we're looking for: You'll have proven experience in a similar role in Asset Management or Property Management with a good understanding of property lifecycle and obsolescence. Must be experienced in working effectively within cross-functional teams. You'll also have: Strong communication skills and report writing experience Analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to analyse large and small data sets to draw conclusion and identify trends Strong IT skills particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI and operating systems such as Keystone/ActiveH or similar housing management Systems. What you'll receive from us We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including: £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.
As Head of Operations for Property Services your role will include: Setting the strategy for growth and commercial direction for your region. Leading and developing a regional team of property managers to deliver a high-quality property management service underpinned by core values and objectives. Meeting and liaising with clients and customers to ensure that we continue to exceed their expectations and deliver excellent customer service consistently. Working with the business development team to develop bids for new business and product development. Accountable for embedding new systems and processes, ensuring we continue to lead with technology across FirstPort. This role reports to the Operations Director and has a team of up to 6 direct reports and up to 50 indirect reports, dependent on the operational region. Key skills/ Experience required for this role: Has led large, geographically dispersed operational teams to deliver a high-quality service and standards-led operation . Experienced in liaising with clients and customers, leading meetings . Strong commercial acumen: has preferably had P&L responsibility, is able to use data and insights to make decisions. Able to build and provide leadership to a large team, developing future leaders. Confident, articulate communicator - both orally and in writing; able to build relationships with all employees, from site-based colleagues to directors . Able to identify process inefficiencies and drive cultural and process improvement programmes. Experience in or an understanding of the property market . Who are we? FirstPort is the UK's leading property management company, caring for our customers' homes across England, Wales and Scotland.With over four decades of experience and over 3,100 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,600 Resident Management Companies. FirstPort is a member of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). As well as holding a Five Star Rating from the British Safety Council, FirstPort is an accredited Safe Agent and belongs to The Property Ombudsman. Why choose us? By joining us, you will work with industry professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service, as well as ensuring we put our people first. The benefits of working with us can include free parking, free fruit, discounted gym membership, a true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth and progression. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health. We're committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We are an inclusive employer that prides itself in being so diverse. What's next? To start your application for this role we will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions. Our recruiters will work with our managers to review your CV. If unsuccessful you will be notified. If you meet the criteria for the role, we'll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager.
May 10, 2024
Full time
As Head of Operations for Property Services your role will include: Setting the strategy for growth and commercial direction for your region. Leading and developing a regional team of property managers to deliver a high-quality property management service underpinned by core values and objectives. Meeting and liaising with clients and customers to ensure that we continue to exceed their expectations and deliver excellent customer service consistently. Working with the business development team to develop bids for new business and product development. Accountable for embedding new systems and processes, ensuring we continue to lead with technology across FirstPort. This role reports to the Operations Director and has a team of up to 6 direct reports and up to 50 indirect reports, dependent on the operational region. Key skills/ Experience required for this role: Has led large, geographically dispersed operational teams to deliver a high-quality service and standards-led operation . Experienced in liaising with clients and customers, leading meetings . Strong commercial acumen: has preferably had P&L responsibility, is able to use data and insights to make decisions. Able to build and provide leadership to a large team, developing future leaders. Confident, articulate communicator - both orally and in writing; able to build relationships with all employees, from site-based colleagues to directors . Able to identify process inefficiencies and drive cultural and process improvement programmes. Experience in or an understanding of the property market . Who are we? FirstPort is the UK's leading property management company, caring for our customers' homes across England, Wales and Scotland.With over four decades of experience and over 3,100 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,600 Resident Management Companies. FirstPort is a member of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). As well as holding a Five Star Rating from the British Safety Council, FirstPort is an accredited Safe Agent and belongs to The Property Ombudsman. Why choose us? By joining us, you will work with industry professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service, as well as ensuring we put our people first. The benefits of working with us can include free parking, free fruit, discounted gym membership, a true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth and progression. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health. We're committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We are an inclusive employer that prides itself in being so diverse. What's next? To start your application for this role we will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions. Our recruiters will work with our managers to review your CV. If unsuccessful you will be notified. If you meet the criteria for the role, we'll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager.
JOB TITLE: Head of Engineering - Consumer Servicing & Engagement Platform SALARY: £121,023 - £142,380 LOCATION(S): Bristol HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at our Bristol Office. About this opportunity This is a time of growth for the platform. We're passionate about building a Diverse, collaborative, empowered and skilled team of engineers. We're on the journey to simplify and modernise our tech stack and innovate using new technologies. We're keen to move towards our target state with a cloud first (private and public) approach in our hosting strategy and to transform our systems from monolith to microservices whilst decommissioning our legacy estate. Collaboration is critical to the success of this role. As Head of Engineering, you'll work collaboratively with Head of Product alongside other engineering leads within the platform. You'll work hand-in-hand leading the teams with the Product Owner to: Jointly assume the ownership, development, and accountability of strategic and quarterly objectives & key results, and are incentivised against a balanced set of business and technology outcomes. Optimise, evolve, and deliver an efficient operating model. Support shaping of the roadmap and prioritising outcomes which are critical to keep the solution / product in good health. Create an organisation that is truly data driven and providing the best value propositions to our customers. Define the What and How the team deliver, through a combination of engineering solutions and changes to our ways of working i.e. agile and instrumentation. About us Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too What you'll get involved in As our Head of Engineering, you'll lead the technical direction and develop tech strategy in collaboration with business and enterprise architects. You'll drive the core technology agenda within the platform. You'll be responsible for the technical roadmap, management of technical debt and other technical demands. You'll be accountable for the engineering teams that will design, build, integrate, deploy, and run the system. Particularly software, that supports the business and operations, with a focus on resilience, low latency, reusability, accessibility by third parties as well as scalability. What you can bring to the role: The role will be suited to someone who combines leadership skills with strong technical experience and comes from a hands on an engineering background. As a leader, you: Drive large teams (100+) strategically and help them to push the boundaries to spearhead into future barring the limitations. Enable a culture based on the fundamentals of psychological safety instilling confidence, authenticity and trust throughout your teams. Driving an Agile mindset, bringing in strong experience on the use of Agile ways of working and tooling. Create a culture of learning and continuous improvement through a "Fail Fast, Learn Faster" mentality within teams to experiment and test new ways of engineering, to act as a change agent for engineering and team culture, and to cultivate a systems-thinking and user-experience led design approach. Have a strong passion for and technical understanding of end to end systems including customer facing interfaces and backend and can provide support, knowledge and mentoring to the teams. Lead designing operating models, develop hiring strategy and help teams to scale support business growth utilising lean and agile principles Encourage teams to use the best engineering practices, tooling, and methods and contribute towards inner-source activities and attend MeetUps. Leading & successfully delivering large scale change (£15M+) As an Engineer, you: Understand Web, Microservices, Cloud eco-systems. Understand Systems Thinking and Service Design to mitigate reactive solutions that leads to further technical debt. Understand the benefits of BDD & TDD and ensure engineers write upfront tests against team defined agile definitions and delivery stories. Automation of everything will be a priority. Have proven understanding of the entire software development lifecycle and experience in Agile delivery of products along with knowledge of modern software development toolsets including DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery. Our focus is to ensure we are inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it is why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We are disability confident. So, if you would like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes including free shares. Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping. 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow, and thrive? Apply today and find out more. Join our journey.
May 10, 2024
Full time
JOB TITLE: Head of Engineering - Consumer Servicing & Engagement Platform SALARY: £121,023 - £142,380 LOCATION(S): Bristol HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at our Bristol Office. About this opportunity This is a time of growth for the platform. We're passionate about building a Diverse, collaborative, empowered and skilled team of engineers. We're on the journey to simplify and modernise our tech stack and innovate using new technologies. We're keen to move towards our target state with a cloud first (private and public) approach in our hosting strategy and to transform our systems from monolith to microservices whilst decommissioning our legacy estate. Collaboration is critical to the success of this role. As Head of Engineering, you'll work collaboratively with Head of Product alongside other engineering leads within the platform. You'll work hand-in-hand leading the teams with the Product Owner to: Jointly assume the ownership, development, and accountability of strategic and quarterly objectives & key results, and are incentivised against a balanced set of business and technology outcomes. Optimise, evolve, and deliver an efficient operating model. Support shaping of the roadmap and prioritising outcomes which are critical to keep the solution / product in good health. Create an organisation that is truly data driven and providing the best value propositions to our customers. Define the What and How the team deliver, through a combination of engineering solutions and changes to our ways of working i.e. agile and instrumentation. About us Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too What you'll get involved in As our Head of Engineering, you'll lead the technical direction and develop tech strategy in collaboration with business and enterprise architects. You'll drive the core technology agenda within the platform. You'll be responsible for the technical roadmap, management of technical debt and other technical demands. You'll be accountable for the engineering teams that will design, build, integrate, deploy, and run the system. Particularly software, that supports the business and operations, with a focus on resilience, low latency, reusability, accessibility by third parties as well as scalability. What you can bring to the role: The role will be suited to someone who combines leadership skills with strong technical experience and comes from a hands on an engineering background. As a leader, you: Drive large teams (100+) strategically and help them to push the boundaries to spearhead into future barring the limitations. Enable a culture based on the fundamentals of psychological safety instilling confidence, authenticity and trust throughout your teams. Driving an Agile mindset, bringing in strong experience on the use of Agile ways of working and tooling. Create a culture of learning and continuous improvement through a "Fail Fast, Learn Faster" mentality within teams to experiment and test new ways of engineering, to act as a change agent for engineering and team culture, and to cultivate a systems-thinking and user-experience led design approach. Have a strong passion for and technical understanding of end to end systems including customer facing interfaces and backend and can provide support, knowledge and mentoring to the teams. Lead designing operating models, develop hiring strategy and help teams to scale support business growth utilising lean and agile principles Encourage teams to use the best engineering practices, tooling, and methods and contribute towards inner-source activities and attend MeetUps. Leading & successfully delivering large scale change (£15M+) As an Engineer, you: Understand Web, Microservices, Cloud eco-systems. Understand Systems Thinking and Service Design to mitigate reactive solutions that leads to further technical debt. Understand the benefits of BDD & TDD and ensure engineers write upfront tests against team defined agile definitions and delivery stories. Automation of everything will be a priority. Have proven understanding of the entire software development lifecycle and experience in Agile delivery of products along with knowledge of modern software development toolsets including DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery. Our focus is to ensure we are inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it is why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We are disability confident. So, if you would like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes including free shares. Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping. 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow, and thrive? Apply today and find out more. Join our journey.