Company description: Amey Group Information Services Limited Job description: We have a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Graduate to join Amey Public Estates account for our Scotland Projects Account . Starting Salary: £28,500 per annum Location: Motherwell Start Date: September 2024 Whether you're looking to grow your skills through a graduate programme, apprenticeship, or placement, we embrace difference and believe everyone deserves the chance to fulfil their potential. Develop, get training, earn a salary, and make an impact whilst doing work that matters. Join us on one of our early career's programmes, and you can be part of the teams working on complex projects that are making a difference. Want to build an extraordinary career? Take a look below. Amey delivers facilities and estate management services to the schools of Scotland in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dumfries and Galloway, Borders, Clackmannashire and Renfrewshire. Every day our employees help to create high-quality learning environments - ensuring they are safe, clean, and compliant for teachers to inspire and where students can gain meaningful skills and qualifications. The role is varied and will allow the opportunity to work alongside the Lifecycle managers and support in all projects. You will be responsible for : Providing support to Lifecycle Managers that help them perform their duties quickly and accurately Following up with clients to understand their needs, taking minutes during project meetings and analysing statistical data Assisting in updating and monitoring progress through programme database and attending live sites. Preparing performance and ranking reports and weekly progress updates Assisting in asset condition surveys to develop lifecycle plans , to enable effective decision making and goal setting Communicating with clients to cultivate and maintain good relationships Assisting in the development and implementation of action plans to enable proper time, resource, and process management We want to hear from you if you have: Minimum 2:2 Degree in the following disciplines: engineering, project management, architecture, quantity surveying and design. Available to join the programme in September 2023 Due to this role involving visiting client sites, it is essential that you have a full UK Driving Licence. Positive 'can-do' attitude Effective team player Excellent communication skills - Written and oral High level of motivation and initiative; self-starter Excellent organisation skills and able to manage a broad portfolio of activities Confident in engaging with and managing stakeholders What we offer you Join us on OUR Graduate programme and we will invest in you to become the best version of yourself. Career Development - we will provide you with a clear career path by tailoring a program that's unique to you. Support Network - you will be partnered with a dedicated buddy and mentor, as well as community of peers who share your level, building a strong network that will support you forward every step of the way. Pension - generous pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy additional days. Choices - our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership. Save with Amey - our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers. Social Value - You'll get 2 Social Impact Days each year to contribute to your favourite causes, and where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Company description: Amey Group Information Services Limited Job description: We have a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Graduate to join Amey Public Estates account for our Scotland Projects Account . Starting Salary: £28,500 per annum Location: Motherwell Start Date: September 2024 Whether you're looking to grow your skills through a graduate programme, apprenticeship, or placement, we embrace difference and believe everyone deserves the chance to fulfil their potential. Develop, get training, earn a salary, and make an impact whilst doing work that matters. Join us on one of our early career's programmes, and you can be part of the teams working on complex projects that are making a difference. Want to build an extraordinary career? Take a look below. Amey delivers facilities and estate management services to the schools of Scotland in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dumfries and Galloway, Borders, Clackmannashire and Renfrewshire. Every day our employees help to create high-quality learning environments - ensuring they are safe, clean, and compliant for teachers to inspire and where students can gain meaningful skills and qualifications. The role is varied and will allow the opportunity to work alongside the Lifecycle managers and support in all projects. You will be responsible for : Providing support to Lifecycle Managers that help them perform their duties quickly and accurately Following up with clients to understand their needs, taking minutes during project meetings and analysing statistical data Assisting in updating and monitoring progress through programme database and attending live sites. Preparing performance and ranking reports and weekly progress updates Assisting in asset condition surveys to develop lifecycle plans , to enable effective decision making and goal setting Communicating with clients to cultivate and maintain good relationships Assisting in the development and implementation of action plans to enable proper time, resource, and process management We want to hear from you if you have: Minimum 2:2 Degree in the following disciplines: engineering, project management, architecture, quantity surveying and design. Available to join the programme in September 2023 Due to this role involving visiting client sites, it is essential that you have a full UK Driving Licence. Positive 'can-do' attitude Effective team player Excellent communication skills - Written and oral High level of motivation and initiative; self-starter Excellent organisation skills and able to manage a broad portfolio of activities Confident in engaging with and managing stakeholders What we offer you Join us on OUR Graduate programme and we will invest in you to become the best version of yourself. Career Development - we will provide you with a clear career path by tailoring a program that's unique to you. Support Network - you will be partnered with a dedicated buddy and mentor, as well as community of peers who share your level, building a strong network that will support you forward every step of the way. Pension - generous pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy additional days. Choices - our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership. Save with Amey - our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers. Social Value - You'll get 2 Social Impact Days each year to contribute to your favourite causes, and where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
Who we are: Triodos Bank is an award-winning organisation and one of Europe's leading sustainable banks, whose mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. We offer a wide range of banking services for people who want to use their money consciously - from current accounts through to investments and savings. We only finance companies, organisations and projects that benefit people and the environment. Our mission is - To help create a society that promotes people's quality of life and that has human dignity at its core To enable individuals, institutions, and businesses to use money more consciously in ways that benefit people and the environment, and promote sustainable development To offer our customers sustainable financial products and high-quality service The Opportunity: We are delighted to be recruiting for a Receptionist to join our Facilities & Estates team at our Bristol Head Office. This is a part-time permanent role, available on a 2 day per week basis covering Thursdays and Fridays and will require you to be in the office on both days. The overall purpose of this role is to provide a professional and effective reception service at the Triodos Bristol Head Office, undertaking administrative duties as part of the Facilities and Estates team. This role requires you to interact with internal and external stakeholders, including all UK co-workers, delivery services, and travel services. You will be responsible for keeping a record of visitor arrivals and departures; to issue visitor passes according to the prevailing visitor record system. Within the Facilities & Estates department, you will serve as the single point of contact for UK travel requirements. This includes booking taxis, arranging train travel, and coordinating flight arrangements for co-workers. Your responsibilities also include identifying the most efficient and cost-effective travel methods and maintaining accurate financial records. In addition, key responsibilities will require you to: Reception To monitor and operate the front door, side door and car park entry system for visitors. To manage and update a record of all visitors to the bank, whether scheduled or arriving without prior appointment and prepare monthly reports for the Facilities & Estates manger. To monitor the external CCTV cameras and to notify Facilities & Estates Manager of any security breaches or areas of concern. To make sure the reception area and adjoining meeting and office space is kept tidy and properly stocked. To assist with face-to-face enquiries from customers and enquirers in line with first level FAQ Schedule (to be provided). More technical enquiries to be directed to a member of the appropriate business department. To screen the needs of customers and enquirers arriving without prior appointment, and to provide first level support, where possible. Facilities & Estates To prepare monthly travel reports for the Facilities & Estates Manager and to collate data for the quarterly environmental reports. To manage the relationship with local hotels and book hotels as required for UK co-workers visiting Bristol, international co-workers and other visitors, and to maintain records of bookings for Finance, preparing quarterly reports for the Facilities & Estates Manager. To maintain access to the internal and external door entry system, issuing passes for new starters and removing leavers as instructed by HR and other departments. To act as the point of contact for lunch requirements for meetings, and to maintain records for Finance. To process and distribute inbound and collect outbound post in conjunction with other Facilities & Estates Co-workers. To manage video conference requests on behalf of TBUK. Confirm availability and make bookings with external providers. General To own and maintain documented business process instructions for all duties relating to the Receptionist role ensuring all office services co-workers and apprentices are aware and fully trained to provide temporary reception cover. Comply with all regulatory obligations and internal governance to help ensure ethical behaviour, working to deliver good customer outcomes and avoiding foreseeable harm in line with Triodos' practice of putting customers at the heart of what we do. What we are looking for: To be successful in this role, you have experience working in a customer facing role and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will have good administrative skills and a strong knowledge of PC software, particularly Microsoft Office. Additionally, they should possess the ability to work on their own initiative, plan and organise workloads effectively, and complete paperwork and forms accurately and legibly. Offer In return for your hard work and expertise, you will receive a salary of between £25,00,000 - £26,000 Full Time Equivalent salary depending on experience, plus access to our extensive benefits package, where most of our benefits are non-contributory. Our benefits include: Non-contributory pension scheme from your first day of 8% in year 1 and 10% from year 2 onwards Life Assurance (worth 4 times basic pay) Income Protection - 75% of basic pay after 13 weeks sick and following six months service Private Medical Insurance with optional enhanced or HCP family coverage A Health Cash Plan Vitality Leave - After each 5 years of service, you will be able to take a sabbatical of up to 3 months 27 days (Full Time Equivalent) annual leave plus bank holidays per annum increasing to 30 days after 2 years' service A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days (Full Time Equivalent) up to maximum of 35 days total annual leave 5 days fully paid carers leave A wellbeing allowance of £200 a year 1 Wellbeing Day Free yoga classes Co-worker retail discounts Cycle to work scheme Refer a Friend scheme Colleague recognition voucher scheme Closing Date: 10/05/2023
May 04, 2024
Full time
Who we are: Triodos Bank is an award-winning organisation and one of Europe's leading sustainable banks, whose mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. We offer a wide range of banking services for people who want to use their money consciously - from current accounts through to investments and savings. We only finance companies, organisations and projects that benefit people and the environment. Our mission is - To help create a society that promotes people's quality of life and that has human dignity at its core To enable individuals, institutions, and businesses to use money more consciously in ways that benefit people and the environment, and promote sustainable development To offer our customers sustainable financial products and high-quality service The Opportunity: We are delighted to be recruiting for a Receptionist to join our Facilities & Estates team at our Bristol Head Office. This is a part-time permanent role, available on a 2 day per week basis covering Thursdays and Fridays and will require you to be in the office on both days. The overall purpose of this role is to provide a professional and effective reception service at the Triodos Bristol Head Office, undertaking administrative duties as part of the Facilities and Estates team. This role requires you to interact with internal and external stakeholders, including all UK co-workers, delivery services, and travel services. You will be responsible for keeping a record of visitor arrivals and departures; to issue visitor passes according to the prevailing visitor record system. Within the Facilities & Estates department, you will serve as the single point of contact for UK travel requirements. This includes booking taxis, arranging train travel, and coordinating flight arrangements for co-workers. Your responsibilities also include identifying the most efficient and cost-effective travel methods and maintaining accurate financial records. In addition, key responsibilities will require you to: Reception To monitor and operate the front door, side door and car park entry system for visitors. To manage and update a record of all visitors to the bank, whether scheduled or arriving without prior appointment and prepare monthly reports for the Facilities & Estates manger. To monitor the external CCTV cameras and to notify Facilities & Estates Manager of any security breaches or areas of concern. To make sure the reception area and adjoining meeting and office space is kept tidy and properly stocked. To assist with face-to-face enquiries from customers and enquirers in line with first level FAQ Schedule (to be provided). More technical enquiries to be directed to a member of the appropriate business department. To screen the needs of customers and enquirers arriving without prior appointment, and to provide first level support, where possible. Facilities & Estates To prepare monthly travel reports for the Facilities & Estates Manager and to collate data for the quarterly environmental reports. To manage the relationship with local hotels and book hotels as required for UK co-workers visiting Bristol, international co-workers and other visitors, and to maintain records of bookings for Finance, preparing quarterly reports for the Facilities & Estates Manager. To maintain access to the internal and external door entry system, issuing passes for new starters and removing leavers as instructed by HR and other departments. To act as the point of contact for lunch requirements for meetings, and to maintain records for Finance. To process and distribute inbound and collect outbound post in conjunction with other Facilities & Estates Co-workers. To manage video conference requests on behalf of TBUK. Confirm availability and make bookings with external providers. General To own and maintain documented business process instructions for all duties relating to the Receptionist role ensuring all office services co-workers and apprentices are aware and fully trained to provide temporary reception cover. Comply with all regulatory obligations and internal governance to help ensure ethical behaviour, working to deliver good customer outcomes and avoiding foreseeable harm in line with Triodos' practice of putting customers at the heart of what we do. What we are looking for: To be successful in this role, you have experience working in a customer facing role and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will have good administrative skills and a strong knowledge of PC software, particularly Microsoft Office. Additionally, they should possess the ability to work on their own initiative, plan and organise workloads effectively, and complete paperwork and forms accurately and legibly. Offer In return for your hard work and expertise, you will receive a salary of between £25,00,000 - £26,000 Full Time Equivalent salary depending on experience, plus access to our extensive benefits package, where most of our benefits are non-contributory. Our benefits include: Non-contributory pension scheme from your first day of 8% in year 1 and 10% from year 2 onwards Life Assurance (worth 4 times basic pay) Income Protection - 75% of basic pay after 13 weeks sick and following six months service Private Medical Insurance with optional enhanced or HCP family coverage A Health Cash Plan Vitality Leave - After each 5 years of service, you will be able to take a sabbatical of up to 3 months 27 days (Full Time Equivalent) annual leave plus bank holidays per annum increasing to 30 days after 2 years' service A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days (Full Time Equivalent) up to maximum of 35 days total annual leave 5 days fully paid carers leave A wellbeing allowance of £200 a year 1 Wellbeing Day Free yoga classes Co-worker retail discounts Cycle to work scheme Refer a Friend scheme Colleague recognition voucher scheme Closing Date: 10/05/2023
Senior Procurement Manager Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. This is a senior role within the procurement team where you will be able to demonstrate your experience as a Senior Procurement Manager who had gravitas and credibility in the role and can present to stakeholders at all levels. Experience of procurement within a tech environment would be a must for this role and any experience of transport would be a massive advantage but by no means mandatory. What you'll do: Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA's Production of best-fit contractual agreements with suppliers that fulfil all business requirements, including any flow-down terms Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation Maintenance of category codes & responsible for creation of i Procurement strategy Responsible for identifying classification of supplier and creation of appropriate business review schedule. Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution. Responsible for identification of continuous improvement opportunities Responsible for completion of Telent Project Lifecycle gateway deliverables in a timely manner. Who you are: You will be responsible for managing a team of Procurement Managers as well as holding relationships of your own as a procurement specialist. You will be able to demonstrate your experience as a competent man manager and have significant gravitas in the role. You will also be able to present to stakeholders at all levels. Key requirements: A track record in driving cost out and driving value up within a Procurement organisation A successful track record of following a strategic sourcing / category management methodology. What we offer: A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: BEN1 car allowance Employee only medical 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme. About Telent Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well. Brilliance brought together. We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive Take Responsibility Collaborate Be Customer-focussed.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Senior Procurement Manager Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. This is a senior role within the procurement team where you will be able to demonstrate your experience as a Senior Procurement Manager who had gravitas and credibility in the role and can present to stakeholders at all levels. Experience of procurement within a tech environment would be a must for this role and any experience of transport would be a massive advantage but by no means mandatory. What you'll do: Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA's Production of best-fit contractual agreements with suppliers that fulfil all business requirements, including any flow-down terms Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation Maintenance of category codes & responsible for creation of i Procurement strategy Responsible for identifying classification of supplier and creation of appropriate business review schedule. Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution. Responsible for identification of continuous improvement opportunities Responsible for completion of Telent Project Lifecycle gateway deliverables in a timely manner. Who you are: You will be responsible for managing a team of Procurement Managers as well as holding relationships of your own as a procurement specialist. You will be able to demonstrate your experience as a competent man manager and have significant gravitas in the role. You will also be able to present to stakeholders at all levels. Key requirements: A track record in driving cost out and driving value up within a Procurement organisation A successful track record of following a strategic sourcing / category management methodology. What we offer: A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: BEN1 car allowance Employee only medical 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme. About Telent Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well. Brilliance brought together. We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive Take Responsibility Collaborate Be Customer-focussed.
Delivering unified, prompt, and precise reports, analyses, and insights on financial performance to ensure that key stakeholders are well-informed for making optimal decisions, whilst actively questioning and reassessing reporting needs to enhance efficiency and commercial effectiveness. If this sounds like you, please apply! Client Details With locations across the UK and a finance hub based in Weymouth, my client is a globally recognised retail brand. Due to continued growth and internal changes, they are looking to add to their teams with a part-qualified Finance Analyst. Description Finance Analyst: Serve as the key financial liaison with the third-party estates management team. Collaborate with and assist the Financial Accounting Manager in the prompt and accurate implementation of IFRS16 accounting. Possess a comprehensive understanding of the business channels overseen by the direct report, encompassing Head Office, IT, and store maintenance. Utilize in-depth knowledge of trading for proactive cost reviews, identifying potential risks and opportunities. Take accountability for reviewing and enhancing Finance's processes to ensure accurate and timely transactional level postings, minimizing rework at period end. Ensure the preparation of precise working papers supporting accounting entries, contributing to accurate month-end reporting and inclusive balance sheet reconciliations. Deliver accurate month-end cost reporting and conduct variance analysis for the business channel, offering detailed insights into monthly cost variances. Aid the Financial Business Partner (FBP) in crafting budgets and forecasts, incorporating considerations for full-year and one-off costs. Prepare a comprehensive balance sheet review, complete with commentary on key balance areas and explanations for movements. Provide support during year-end Group and statutory audits, addressing queries related to the business channel. Profile Finance Analyst: Simplifies financial performance, providing clear reports and analysis for well-balanced guidance. Works independently and collaboratively within the team. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Continuously improves financial reporting and analysis methods. Open to new ideas and concepts. Brings practical experience from diverse roles in profit-driven businesses. Part-qualified/qualified accountant with a grasp of financial decision implications. Strong understanding of the balance sheet, creditors, accruals, and standard accounting principles. Organized with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. Job Offer 30k- 35k DoE Company Stakeholder Pension Private Medical & Dental Plans 23 days holiday rising to 25 with length of service 40% staff discount, 25% family & friends Season ticket loans
May 02, 2024
Full time
Delivering unified, prompt, and precise reports, analyses, and insights on financial performance to ensure that key stakeholders are well-informed for making optimal decisions, whilst actively questioning and reassessing reporting needs to enhance efficiency and commercial effectiveness. If this sounds like you, please apply! Client Details With locations across the UK and a finance hub based in Weymouth, my client is a globally recognised retail brand. Due to continued growth and internal changes, they are looking to add to their teams with a part-qualified Finance Analyst. Description Finance Analyst: Serve as the key financial liaison with the third-party estates management team. Collaborate with and assist the Financial Accounting Manager in the prompt and accurate implementation of IFRS16 accounting. Possess a comprehensive understanding of the business channels overseen by the direct report, encompassing Head Office, IT, and store maintenance. Utilize in-depth knowledge of trading for proactive cost reviews, identifying potential risks and opportunities. Take accountability for reviewing and enhancing Finance's processes to ensure accurate and timely transactional level postings, minimizing rework at period end. Ensure the preparation of precise working papers supporting accounting entries, contributing to accurate month-end reporting and inclusive balance sheet reconciliations. Deliver accurate month-end cost reporting and conduct variance analysis for the business channel, offering detailed insights into monthly cost variances. Aid the Financial Business Partner (FBP) in crafting budgets and forecasts, incorporating considerations for full-year and one-off costs. Prepare a comprehensive balance sheet review, complete with commentary on key balance areas and explanations for movements. Provide support during year-end Group and statutory audits, addressing queries related to the business channel. Profile Finance Analyst: Simplifies financial performance, providing clear reports and analysis for well-balanced guidance. Works independently and collaboratively within the team. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Continuously improves financial reporting and analysis methods. Open to new ideas and concepts. Brings practical experience from diverse roles in profit-driven businesses. Part-qualified/qualified accountant with a grasp of financial decision implications. Strong understanding of the balance sheet, creditors, accruals, and standard accounting principles. Organized with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. Job Offer 30k- 35k DoE Company Stakeholder Pension Private Medical & Dental Plans 23 days holiday rising to 25 with length of service 40% staff discount, 25% family & friends Season ticket loans
A fantastic opportunity to join the University of Warwick as a Senior Procurement Manager. Client Details As one of the UK's top ten universities, and one of the top 100 in the world - the only UK university of its generation to achieve such progress - it is our responsibility to bring together our unique strengths of academic excellence, industrial partnerships, creativity and enterprise to plan with confidence for a more impactful future. Notwithstanding our excellent progress, we cannot be satisfied by standing still. Our aim is to be even more successful in 2030 than we are today, as one of the world's exceptional universities, by focusing on supporting our talented staff and students, and giving them the freedom and best environments in which to flourish. In so doing, we will remain committed to development in all our faculties, looking at rebalancing where appropriate. Key aims underpinning the University's vision: To form a vibrant learning, working, and living community. To shape a distinctive campus experience that has a 'cosmopolitan in the countryside' feel. To transform regional transport connectivity to campus. To create an accessible, inclusive, and people-focused environment. To deliver a SMART carbon-neutral campus. The University of Warwick offers a diverse, exciting, and rewarding procurement environment, opportunities for personal development and to make a real contribution to the organisation. Description The Estates Procurement team is looking to recruit an experienced and passionate Senior Procurement Manager to lead the Estates Maintenance and Supplies categories, design and deliver best value contracts and continuous improvement solutions. Leveraging various policies and procedures the Procurement Manager will work closely with Senior stakeholders in the Maintenance, Facilities team to deliver strategic and agile Procurement solutions. As a Senior Procurement manager you will lead, plan and develop strategies to deliver an extensive programme of works and renewal/reprocurement of existing FM and supplies contracts taking into account the Maintenance Contracts management Framework in place. This post report into the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain for Estates. The Estates Procurement team at the University of Warwick sits under the Finance department, providing dedicated cradle to grave Procurement support to the Estates Office within the department itself which means we are right where our customers need us. The Estates department is passionate about providing a world-class, safe, sustainable and inspiring environment for staff and students at the University through delivering our goals and targets whilst embracing the core Estates values and wider University objectives. Profile Will relish operating within a complex organisational environment, will be dynamic and will build effective relationships with colleagues and suppliers. Has experience managing a defined portfolio of spend, developing and undertaking category strategies to deliver best value and continuous improvement solutions. Will understand market dynamics and cost drivers and have experience of undertaking a range of sourcing activities including RFQs, formal tenders and sourcing competitions. Will be a keen negotiator with strong contract management experience to ensure full benefits realisation and robust supplier management. Possesses excellent communication, planning and organisational skills and the ability to foster effective and collaborative relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Has a proven track record of contributing to the delivery of an efficient, responsive and value generating Procurement service. Will be able to work effectively within a framework of robust procurement, regulatory and audit procedures. Job Offer 45,585- 54,395 plus a 5,000 non-pensionable market supplement p.a. A wide range of learning and development opportunities to support career progression. Wider Finance Office briefings, sector networks and training where appropriate. - Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas closure and 30 days of paid annual leave. An attractive pension scheme (USS) Pensions url removed Access to exceptional facilities including a world class Sports and Well-being Hub, Ofsted rated Outstanding (2016) Nursery and the region's leading cultural venue Warwick Arts Centre (fees apply). Hybrid working: a minimum 60% in-office working with optional 40% remote working and subject to wider Finance Office working practices. (In-office days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday minimum). - Take a look at the rewards that are on offer The role is advertised full time (36.5 hours per week) however we would consider applications from individuals interested in working part time hours (a minimum of 30 hours), subject to operational needs. If you are seeking to work part time, please state your minimum and maximum hours (which may be the same) when you apply.
May 02, 2024
Full time
A fantastic opportunity to join the University of Warwick as a Senior Procurement Manager. Client Details As one of the UK's top ten universities, and one of the top 100 in the world - the only UK university of its generation to achieve such progress - it is our responsibility to bring together our unique strengths of academic excellence, industrial partnerships, creativity and enterprise to plan with confidence for a more impactful future. Notwithstanding our excellent progress, we cannot be satisfied by standing still. Our aim is to be even more successful in 2030 than we are today, as one of the world's exceptional universities, by focusing on supporting our talented staff and students, and giving them the freedom and best environments in which to flourish. In so doing, we will remain committed to development in all our faculties, looking at rebalancing where appropriate. Key aims underpinning the University's vision: To form a vibrant learning, working, and living community. To shape a distinctive campus experience that has a 'cosmopolitan in the countryside' feel. To transform regional transport connectivity to campus. To create an accessible, inclusive, and people-focused environment. To deliver a SMART carbon-neutral campus. The University of Warwick offers a diverse, exciting, and rewarding procurement environment, opportunities for personal development and to make a real contribution to the organisation. Description The Estates Procurement team is looking to recruit an experienced and passionate Senior Procurement Manager to lead the Estates Maintenance and Supplies categories, design and deliver best value contracts and continuous improvement solutions. Leveraging various policies and procedures the Procurement Manager will work closely with Senior stakeholders in the Maintenance, Facilities team to deliver strategic and agile Procurement solutions. As a Senior Procurement manager you will lead, plan and develop strategies to deliver an extensive programme of works and renewal/reprocurement of existing FM and supplies contracts taking into account the Maintenance Contracts management Framework in place. This post report into the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain for Estates. The Estates Procurement team at the University of Warwick sits under the Finance department, providing dedicated cradle to grave Procurement support to the Estates Office within the department itself which means we are right where our customers need us. The Estates department is passionate about providing a world-class, safe, sustainable and inspiring environment for staff and students at the University through delivering our goals and targets whilst embracing the core Estates values and wider University objectives. Profile Will relish operating within a complex organisational environment, will be dynamic and will build effective relationships with colleagues and suppliers. Has experience managing a defined portfolio of spend, developing and undertaking category strategies to deliver best value and continuous improvement solutions. Will understand market dynamics and cost drivers and have experience of undertaking a range of sourcing activities including RFQs, formal tenders and sourcing competitions. Will be a keen negotiator with strong contract management experience to ensure full benefits realisation and robust supplier management. Possesses excellent communication, planning and organisational skills and the ability to foster effective and collaborative relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Has a proven track record of contributing to the delivery of an efficient, responsive and value generating Procurement service. Will be able to work effectively within a framework of robust procurement, regulatory and audit procedures. Job Offer 45,585- 54,395 plus a 5,000 non-pensionable market supplement p.a. A wide range of learning and development opportunities to support career progression. Wider Finance Office briefings, sector networks and training where appropriate. - Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas closure and 30 days of paid annual leave. An attractive pension scheme (USS) Pensions url removed Access to exceptional facilities including a world class Sports and Well-being Hub, Ofsted rated Outstanding (2016) Nursery and the region's leading cultural venue Warwick Arts Centre (fees apply). Hybrid working: a minimum 60% in-office working with optional 40% remote working and subject to wider Finance Office working practices. (In-office days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday minimum). - Take a look at the rewards that are on offer The role is advertised full time (36.5 hours per week) however we would consider applications from individuals interested in working part time hours (a minimum of 30 hours), subject to operational needs. If you are seeking to work part time, please state your minimum and maximum hours (which may be the same) when you apply.
Due to growth and expansion, we have exciting opportunities for Lawn Care Operatives with GreenThumb Ltd, UK s leading provider of lawn care. For over 36+ years we have been developing products such as the no scorch technology, lawn make overs and have now launched a brand new lawn treatment cycle service. What we offer: Starting salary: £24,760 Annual salary reviews Annual holiday allowance increase, up to 26 days + Bank Holidays Hours of work: 8am 4.30pm Monday to Friday (with overtime opportunities) Location: Farnham and Surrounding areas Are you looking for a job with a well-known and established company, boasting a loyal customer base and a nationwide presence? In return, you will receive a comprehensive induction and the initial training to get you off to a flying start. Benefits: Company van and mobile phone New uniform annually Paid training and qualification in the application of pesticides and chemicals Ongoing training and development Medical cash plan Christmas Shutdown Free Lawn Treatments Enhanced Paternity & Maternity pay Company Sick pay 24 hour Employee Assistance Helpline Store Discounts on other retailers Long Service Awards Employee of the Month Awards About you: As a Lawn Operative, you will be responsible for delivering a high level of professional service to customers across your treatment area. With training, you will be able to identify lawn issues and offer advice on treatments that may be required. Building relationships with our customers is essential, you will therefore be able to talk to our customers on every visit, offering expert advice on our products and services, helping us to build lawns that our customers will love! Do you: Have excellent communication and customer-facing skills? Have a passion for lawn care? Want a job where you can work independently, outdoors and keep active? Responsibilities: Deliver lawn treatments to customer s lawns Operate machinery Analyse lawn conditions, disorders, and diseases and recommend appropriate additional treatments The ideal candidate will: Have full, UK driving licence for manual vehicles Have confidence in chatting to customers Be able to deliver top quality customer service Have excellent organisation and timekeeping skills Be comfortable working outside across all seasons Have the right to work in the UK If you think you fit the criteria and would like to work for a forward-thinking business, why not join us as our Lawn Operative, click apply below - we want to hear from you! You may have experience of the following: Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Facilities, Grounds Worker, Health & Safety, Estates Management, Facilities Management, Gardener, Postal Services, Delivery drivers, Labourer, Lawn Care, Landscaping, Lawn Technician, Customer services, Sales.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Due to growth and expansion, we have exciting opportunities for Lawn Care Operatives with GreenThumb Ltd, UK s leading provider of lawn care. For over 36+ years we have been developing products such as the no scorch technology, lawn make overs and have now launched a brand new lawn treatment cycle service. What we offer: Starting salary: £24,760 Annual salary reviews Annual holiday allowance increase, up to 26 days + Bank Holidays Hours of work: 8am 4.30pm Monday to Friday (with overtime opportunities) Location: Farnham and Surrounding areas Are you looking for a job with a well-known and established company, boasting a loyal customer base and a nationwide presence? In return, you will receive a comprehensive induction and the initial training to get you off to a flying start. Benefits: Company van and mobile phone New uniform annually Paid training and qualification in the application of pesticides and chemicals Ongoing training and development Medical cash plan Christmas Shutdown Free Lawn Treatments Enhanced Paternity & Maternity pay Company Sick pay 24 hour Employee Assistance Helpline Store Discounts on other retailers Long Service Awards Employee of the Month Awards About you: As a Lawn Operative, you will be responsible for delivering a high level of professional service to customers across your treatment area. With training, you will be able to identify lawn issues and offer advice on treatments that may be required. Building relationships with our customers is essential, you will therefore be able to talk to our customers on every visit, offering expert advice on our products and services, helping us to build lawns that our customers will love! Do you: Have excellent communication and customer-facing skills? Have a passion for lawn care? Want a job where you can work independently, outdoors and keep active? Responsibilities: Deliver lawn treatments to customer s lawns Operate machinery Analyse lawn conditions, disorders, and diseases and recommend appropriate additional treatments The ideal candidate will: Have full, UK driving licence for manual vehicles Have confidence in chatting to customers Be able to deliver top quality customer service Have excellent organisation and timekeeping skills Be comfortable working outside across all seasons Have the right to work in the UK If you think you fit the criteria and would like to work for a forward-thinking business, why not join us as our Lawn Operative, click apply below - we want to hear from you! You may have experience of the following: Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Facilities, Grounds Worker, Health & Safety, Estates Management, Facilities Management, Gardener, Postal Services, Delivery drivers, Labourer, Lawn Care, Landscaping, Lawn Technician, Customer services, Sales.
Due to the growth of the Pavers Group, we have newly created position available for a well-established Area Manager to join our growing retail area management team to lead the UK Jones Bootmaker stores. This role will beintegral to fortifying the Jones Bootmaker brand proposition and willdrive ourstrategic growth plan around performance and increasing ourstore portfolio. Jones Bootmaker was established in 1857, a family-run business creating shoes knownfor theirexquisite craftsmanship with collections curated with a light-hearted sense of fun and occasion. This key brand was bought in 2018 by Pavers, restoring thefamily-run values. Are you an experienced Area Manager with the knowledge and skills to motivate people and drive performance and growth in a retail environment? Do you have a history of achieving targets and KPIs driven by engagement and teamwork? Are you looking for stability, growth, and opportunity? As our Area Manager, you will take fullownership for all our Jones Bootmaker retail stores nationwide (c.22 Stores),however the majority are currentlylocated in London and the South East therefore, being within the commuter belt of London would be advantageous. As a group Pavers opened 12 new stores in 2023 and are looking to continue our growth strategy into 2024 by adding further to our 180+ store combined estate, with specific investment being made into the growth of the Jones Bootmaker brand. This is an autonomous role where you will inspire, lead, train, mentor and support the area's Store Managers in delivering the best experience to our customers whilst maximising and driving the store's potential across sales, KPI's and strategic/commercial goals. You will have a 6-month induction plan to aid your development, combined with hands on mentorship provided by your Regional Managers and a great group of peers to ensure your success. Pay & Benefits as our Retail Area Manager: Up to £60,000 dependenton experience plus; Fully expensed Company Car Discretionary Annual Bonus Company Contribution Pension Private Medical Insurance Death in Service Generous Staff Discount Access to RetailTRUST (Wellbeing Support) Access to Pavers Academy for training and development opportunities Responsibilities of our Retail Area Manager Ensure the customer is at the heart of the decisions we make and continually strive to improve service levels. Create a positive, innovative & fun atmosphere which encourages our people to commit to exceeding their targets and, where necessary, to go beyond the call of duty to achieve it. Responsibility for driving your area's sales and service performance and support your stores exceed their KPI's Manage controllable costs & budgets in line with company targets. Ensure cost efficiencies are delivered within this key strategic pillar. Work closely with all relevant Head Office departments, build strong relationships with all key stakeholders. Ensure your stores are compliant with loss prevention & security processes, completing audits and ensuring correct procedures are being maintained. Support new store openings, refits & relocations as required. Be involved in business or retail projects by effectively delegating to your Area Support Manager to free up the required time. Inspire, mentor, motivate and support your stores and teams in achieving results through teamwork and sharing best practice both in and off area. Analyse product, people, or efficiency data to develop SMART objectives and actions to drive sales, service levels or save time / costs. Drive positive change in your area through clear communication with a blend of verbal, written and video methods and keep your managers informed of developments. Create an innovative and open feedback culture that encourages new ideas and initiatives. Champion good ideas and share best practice. Ensure that the shops in your area conform to the Company Health & Safety policy and housekeeping standards are maintained. Requirements to be our Retail Area Manager: 3 - 5 years plus experience in a similar Area Manager or Regional role Proven leader with a track record of effectively managing change and motivating teams and a consistent achiever of targets. Excellent Sales and Business acumen, highly analytical, using data and commercial awareness to drive decisions. Proven HR/ER experience with complex situations Sound operational knowledge of retail, visual merchandising & inventory management. Full drivers' licence with flexibility to travel to the needs of the area. About Us 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. We always try and do the right thing by our people. Pavers has been trading for 50 years and is a highly profitable family owned-and-run retail business with a strong balance sheet, over 180 retail locations, and a rapidly expanding digital presence. We also own the Jones Bootmaker and Herring Shoes footwear businesses, remain acquisitive, and employ over 1600 people.We were recently recognised by Best Companies as one of the UK's Top 10 Retail Employers, are Carbon Neutral, have donated more than £1m to charity in the past 3 years, are currently applying for B Corp accreditation, and are imminently undertaking a significant expansion and modernisation of our Warehouse, Head Office, and Retail estates. We strive for diversity of thinking across the business and believe strongly in supporting our local communities. In 2018 we donated over £2.2m to establish the Pavers Foundation, with the specific purpose of providing grants for causes important to all our colleagues in the areas of health, education, and community. In terms of the environment, we are constantly seeking to reduce our impact. Since 2021 we have been fully carbon neutral, and we also have one of the largest solar arrays in the North-East of England on our warehouse generating clean energy. Because every year we give a percentage of our annual profits to our Foundation, our overarching aim is to be financially successful, but to achieve this in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Due to the growth of the Pavers Group, we have newly created position available for a well-established Area Manager to join our growing retail area management team to lead the UK Jones Bootmaker stores. This role will beintegral to fortifying the Jones Bootmaker brand proposition and willdrive ourstrategic growth plan around performance and increasing ourstore portfolio. Jones Bootmaker was established in 1857, a family-run business creating shoes knownfor theirexquisite craftsmanship with collections curated with a light-hearted sense of fun and occasion. This key brand was bought in 2018 by Pavers, restoring thefamily-run values. Are you an experienced Area Manager with the knowledge and skills to motivate people and drive performance and growth in a retail environment? Do you have a history of achieving targets and KPIs driven by engagement and teamwork? Are you looking for stability, growth, and opportunity? As our Area Manager, you will take fullownership for all our Jones Bootmaker retail stores nationwide (c.22 Stores),however the majority are currentlylocated in London and the South East therefore, being within the commuter belt of London would be advantageous. As a group Pavers opened 12 new stores in 2023 and are looking to continue our growth strategy into 2024 by adding further to our 180+ store combined estate, with specific investment being made into the growth of the Jones Bootmaker brand. This is an autonomous role where you will inspire, lead, train, mentor and support the area's Store Managers in delivering the best experience to our customers whilst maximising and driving the store's potential across sales, KPI's and strategic/commercial goals. You will have a 6-month induction plan to aid your development, combined with hands on mentorship provided by your Regional Managers and a great group of peers to ensure your success. Pay & Benefits as our Retail Area Manager: Up to £60,000 dependenton experience plus; Fully expensed Company Car Discretionary Annual Bonus Company Contribution Pension Private Medical Insurance Death in Service Generous Staff Discount Access to RetailTRUST (Wellbeing Support) Access to Pavers Academy for training and development opportunities Responsibilities of our Retail Area Manager Ensure the customer is at the heart of the decisions we make and continually strive to improve service levels. Create a positive, innovative & fun atmosphere which encourages our people to commit to exceeding their targets and, where necessary, to go beyond the call of duty to achieve it. Responsibility for driving your area's sales and service performance and support your stores exceed their KPI's Manage controllable costs & budgets in line with company targets. Ensure cost efficiencies are delivered within this key strategic pillar. Work closely with all relevant Head Office departments, build strong relationships with all key stakeholders. Ensure your stores are compliant with loss prevention & security processes, completing audits and ensuring correct procedures are being maintained. Support new store openings, refits & relocations as required. Be involved in business or retail projects by effectively delegating to your Area Support Manager to free up the required time. Inspire, mentor, motivate and support your stores and teams in achieving results through teamwork and sharing best practice both in and off area. Analyse product, people, or efficiency data to develop SMART objectives and actions to drive sales, service levels or save time / costs. Drive positive change in your area through clear communication with a blend of verbal, written and video methods and keep your managers informed of developments. Create an innovative and open feedback culture that encourages new ideas and initiatives. Champion good ideas and share best practice. Ensure that the shops in your area conform to the Company Health & Safety policy and housekeeping standards are maintained. Requirements to be our Retail Area Manager: 3 - 5 years plus experience in a similar Area Manager or Regional role Proven leader with a track record of effectively managing change and motivating teams and a consistent achiever of targets. Excellent Sales and Business acumen, highly analytical, using data and commercial awareness to drive decisions. Proven HR/ER experience with complex situations Sound operational knowledge of retail, visual merchandising & inventory management. Full drivers' licence with flexibility to travel to the needs of the area. About Us 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. We always try and do the right thing by our people. Pavers has been trading for 50 years and is a highly profitable family owned-and-run retail business with a strong balance sheet, over 180 retail locations, and a rapidly expanding digital presence. We also own the Jones Bootmaker and Herring Shoes footwear businesses, remain acquisitive, and employ over 1600 people.We were recently recognised by Best Companies as one of the UK's Top 10 Retail Employers, are Carbon Neutral, have donated more than £1m to charity in the past 3 years, are currently applying for B Corp accreditation, and are imminently undertaking a significant expansion and modernisation of our Warehouse, Head Office, and Retail estates. We strive for diversity of thinking across the business and believe strongly in supporting our local communities. In 2018 we donated over £2.2m to establish the Pavers Foundation, with the specific purpose of providing grants for causes important to all our colleagues in the areas of health, education, and community. In terms of the environment, we are constantly seeking to reduce our impact. Since 2021 we have been fully carbon neutral, and we also have one of the largest solar arrays in the North-East of England on our warehouse generating clean energy. Because every year we give a percentage of our annual profits to our Foundation, our overarching aim is to be financially successful, but to achieve this in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. We don't like to mandate how much you visit the office and work from home, that's to be agreed upon between you and your manager. Some travel (including international) will be necessary, depending on the client and nature of the engagement. About the role As a Solution Architect you will use your understanding of the Engine technology and architecture to explain the Engine product, uncover client requirements and help support the design of client solutions. You will be involved in both the sales and delivery phases of a project as well as ongoing client success. What you'll get to do: Understand Engine from an architectural, technical and functional perspective and be able to present this information to prospective clients Support sales activities such as request for proposals, technical demos and deep-dive sessions for prospective clients Lead on technical aspects through discovery phases, and design solution architectures that make best use of Engine capabilities to meet client requirements Be responsible for the technical success of a client delivery in collaboration with our integration partners. Be a Subject Matter Expert for Engine clients during delivery on topics including integration with the platform, ways of working and technical best practices. Document as-implemented architectures and develop common integration patterns and technical how-to guides for the Engine platform. Work with our Technology teams to shape and prioritise Engine's technical and functional roadmaps Work with engineers to help architect and refine specific capabilities and localisations needed for a client. Work with our Client Success team on an ongoing basis to help resolve technical issues, define new technical requirements and architect new capabilities. Build trusted relationships with our clients, integration partners and internal teams Experience of engineering / solution architecture across the delivery lifecycle specifically relating to retail banking, core banking and payments. Comfortable with and experience working in a Client-facing role Experience of delivery and implementation of core banking or large-scale digital transformation programmes, application migration and solution integration Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and large-scale cloud applications Used to working with REST APIs Motivated to work in a varied role, with a flat structure, collaboratively in a team Experience of rapidly understanding client problems and presenting technical solutions in a structured and informative manner Architecturally our stack includes AWS (some GCP), Microservices, Restful APIs and is based on Java in the backend - so experience with this stack would be ideal About you You are collaborative and self motivated You have a focus on delivery and getting things done for a client You have the ability to work well with people from a variety of levels, roles and technical backgrounds You're able to communicate clearly about technical subjects You will have technical/solution architecture experience at a technology company, fintech or financial services company and ideally a software engineering background. Bring an in depth knowledge of banking software, digital transformation and financial services technology to client conversations and solutions You'll ideally have experience of a variety of technologies - from mainframes to microservices, and be able to help clients on the journey of modernising their estates their technology delivery approach with Engine. Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: First Interview (45 mins) Second Architecture Interview, including small presentation/system design (90 mins) Final Interview (30 mins) 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. We don't like to mandate how much you visit the office and work from home, that's to be agreed upon between you and your manager. Some travel (including international) will be necessary, depending on the client and nature of the engagement. About the role As a Solution Architect you will use your understanding of the Engine technology and architecture to explain the Engine product, uncover client requirements and help support the design of client solutions. You will be involved in both the sales and delivery phases of a project as well as ongoing client success. What you'll get to do: Understand Engine from an architectural, technical and functional perspective and be able to present this information to prospective clients Support sales activities such as request for proposals, technical demos and deep-dive sessions for prospective clients Lead on technical aspects through discovery phases, and design solution architectures that make best use of Engine capabilities to meet client requirements Be responsible for the technical success of a client delivery in collaboration with our integration partners. Be a Subject Matter Expert for Engine clients during delivery on topics including integration with the platform, ways of working and technical best practices. Document as-implemented architectures and develop common integration patterns and technical how-to guides for the Engine platform. Work with our Technology teams to shape and prioritise Engine's technical and functional roadmaps Work with engineers to help architect and refine specific capabilities and localisations needed for a client. Work with our Client Success team on an ongoing basis to help resolve technical issues, define new technical requirements and architect new capabilities. Build trusted relationships with our clients, integration partners and internal teams Experience of engineering / solution architecture across the delivery lifecycle specifically relating to retail banking, core banking and payments. Comfortable with and experience working in a Client-facing role Experience of delivery and implementation of core banking or large-scale digital transformation programmes, application migration and solution integration Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and large-scale cloud applications Used to working with REST APIs Motivated to work in a varied role, with a flat structure, collaboratively in a team Experience of rapidly understanding client problems and presenting technical solutions in a structured and informative manner Architecturally our stack includes AWS (some GCP), Microservices, Restful APIs and is based on Java in the backend - so experience with this stack would be ideal About you You are collaborative and self motivated You have a focus on delivery and getting things done for a client You have the ability to work well with people from a variety of levels, roles and technical backgrounds You're able to communicate clearly about technical subjects You will have technical/solution architecture experience at a technology company, fintech or financial services company and ideally a software engineering background. Bring an in depth knowledge of banking software, digital transformation and financial services technology to client conversations and solutions You'll ideally have experience of a variety of technologies - from mainframes to microservices, and be able to help clients on the journey of modernising their estates their technology delivery approach with Engine. Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: First Interview (45 mins) Second Architecture Interview, including small presentation/system design (90 mins) Final Interview (30 mins) 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. . click apply for full job details
Scottish Council of Independent Schools
City, Edinburgh
The Rector and Chair of the Court of Directors are seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated, and financially astute individual to the post of Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is an important time for the Edinburgh Academy, as we celebrate our 200th year and look to develop further, guided by an exciting and innovative five-year vision for the School which commenced in 2023. The COO will play a lead role in the implementation of this strategic plan. An ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment will be essential, as will proven experience of senior leadership and financial control in complex organisations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Rector, the Court of Directors, and the Senior Management Team to help navigate the School through the potentially difficult political, economic, technological and societal challenges that lie ahead for the independent school sector in order to ensure the School's long-term success. Reporting to the Rector, the COO will lead a large and diverse team to ensure the successful delivery of the School's operations. They will be a creative and accomplished senior leader, with outstanding financial and commercial acumen and the ability to empower and develop others to ensure the continued success of the Academy. Whilst the COO role reports to the Rector for the day-to-day management of the school administration and finances, there is a further reporting line to the Court of Directors, through the Chairman of Directors and the Chairman of the Finance and General Purposes Committee, for all issues of Governance as Clerk of the Court. Prior experience in the education sector is not a prerequisite and applications are encouraged from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector and public-sector backgrounds. The successful candidate will demonstrate support for independent education and a commitment to the Edinburgh Academy's mission and values. The COO will provide strong operational leadership and financial understanding to ensure that the School continues to enjoy outstanding support services and robust finances. Applications are invited from well qualified candidates, and close at 5pm on May 16th, 2024. Interviews are scheduled for week commencing May 27th, 2024. Package Description A generous compensation package is offered with this role, commensurate with the successful individual's experience and qualifications. This will be discussed at interview. The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members. Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged. Our reward package includes: Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Access to onsite gym Employee Assistance Programme Employee Benefits Programme, including discounted access to health insurance, financial well-being products, cycle to work and electric car schemes as well as discounts to a number of major retailers Fee discount A three course lunch is provided during term time Main Responsibilities This is multifaceted role, and the following is intended as an overview of the role. It is not necessarily a complete statement of the duties of the post. Strategy Partner with the Rector and Court of Directors to deliver the School's short, medium, and long-term financial, operational, and commercial strategy. Develop the people strategy and culture to meet the needs of the School. Contribute, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, to the longer-term educational aims of the School. Lead negotiations on all aspects of major contracts with third parties, including the use of outsourcing where appropriate. Lead all aspects of capital development. Support the Court of Directors' strategic oversight review and reporting. Leadership & Management Providing outstanding leadership to a multifunctional and diverse operational team, ensuring that all are supported and challenged to deliver their responsibilities to the highest professional standards. In conjunction with the HR team oversee the recruitment, professional development, appraisal, and welfare of operational staff Ensure that compliance, safeguarding and the welfare of pupils and staff inform and direct all decision making so that the School continues to evolve its practice in line with changes and legislation Ensure that School Policies are current, reviewed within a timescale and meet the criteria of the governing body. Finance Working with the Financial Controller to deliver: Oversight of the preparation and delivery of the annual budget within the context of the Five-year Plan and advising the Rector and Court of fee and salary levels Responsible for the Finance Team and ensuring effective controls and processes are in place for the processing of the School's financial business. Provide effective management reporting for all of the entities to enable good and timely decision making at Court, Committee and SMT Financial oversight of the School's pension and fee remission policy, including staff fee remission and bursaries Financial oversight and reporting of the School's associated charities including the: Eric H Stevenson Charitable Trust and EA Foundation Manage effective relationships with key external service providers and professionals, including the bank, auditors, insurers, pension and legal advisers. Estates Responsible for developing and maintaining an outstanding, distinctive, and innovative physical environment for pupils and staff including: Strategic estate master-planning and the oversight of major building projects, including working with the Facilities Manager on the appointment of project management support, architects, engineers, and other major building consultants / contractors. Alongside the Facilities Manager planning and overseeing capital projects and developments including management of professional advisers, drawing up specifications for new buildings, obtaining tenders and planning permission and liaising with school architects and builders. Oversee and manage all utilities contracts. Alongside the Facilities Manager, lead and manage the development and improvement of the grounds and gardens on the site. Information Technology Ensure the development, procurement, delivery and management of the IT infrastructure, data, and services to support high-quality teaching and learning and administration. Working with the Director of IT to ensure the IT strategy is achievable and kept under review for speed of technology changes. Ensure the safety, security, and integrity of the School's IT network with particular reference to ensuring that it remains secure from cyberattacks and viruses. Operations & Commercial Activities In conjunction with the Facilities Manager and the Commercial Director of AccessEA, ensure the efficient and effective running of the following support operations: Catering and cleaning services - oversee caretaking and cleaning to support the educational offering. Oversee the delivery of all catering services ensuring that they are being provided efficiently and to a high standard Transport - in conjunction with the Health and Safety Manager, develop and manage an effective School Transportation Plan. Oversee and manage regulations pertaining to minibuses, licenses, driver training and assessments Commercial activities - alongside the Commercial Director, generate significant opportunities for additional revenue generation, developing a long-term plan for commercial development and alternative revenue generation Contribute as a pro-active member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in both the strategic and operational leadership of the School. Assist the Rector, SMT and Court of Directors with the guiding of the strategic direction of the School Direct, motivate and develop the Operational Staff management teams to ensure the efficient day-to-day provision of operational services for the School, looking to develop operational systems as appropriate. Liaise closely and regularly with the Senior Deputy Rector and Headteacher of the Junior School, as well as with other members of the Senior Management Team, to ensure that all aspects of School life operate efficiently and successfully. This will involve the co-ordination of logistical support for major events and being prepared to exercise broad 'troubleshooting' responsibilities for resolving routine operational issues. Assist the Rector with oversight of the interface between the Nursery, Junior and Senior Schools, the Commercial Director of AccessEA, the EAC (Academicals), the Foundation and the Eric Stevenson Charitable Trust Oversee the delegation to the Senior Deputy Rector/Headteacher, the Estates Manager and the Commercial Manager of AccessEA, for the co-ordination of efficient and effective use of all buildings including the letting of buildings to assist income generation, de-conflicting commercial/charitable bids where necessary. . click apply for full job details
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
The Rector and Chair of the Court of Directors are seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated, and financially astute individual to the post of Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is an important time for the Edinburgh Academy, as we celebrate our 200th year and look to develop further, guided by an exciting and innovative five-year vision for the School which commenced in 2023. The COO will play a lead role in the implementation of this strategic plan. An ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment will be essential, as will proven experience of senior leadership and financial control in complex organisations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Rector, the Court of Directors, and the Senior Management Team to help navigate the School through the potentially difficult political, economic, technological and societal challenges that lie ahead for the independent school sector in order to ensure the School's long-term success. Reporting to the Rector, the COO will lead a large and diverse team to ensure the successful delivery of the School's operations. They will be a creative and accomplished senior leader, with outstanding financial and commercial acumen and the ability to empower and develop others to ensure the continued success of the Academy. Whilst the COO role reports to the Rector for the day-to-day management of the school administration and finances, there is a further reporting line to the Court of Directors, through the Chairman of Directors and the Chairman of the Finance and General Purposes Committee, for all issues of Governance as Clerk of the Court. Prior experience in the education sector is not a prerequisite and applications are encouraged from candidates with commercial, charitable, private-sector and public-sector backgrounds. The successful candidate will demonstrate support for independent education and a commitment to the Edinburgh Academy's mission and values. The COO will provide strong operational leadership and financial understanding to ensure that the School continues to enjoy outstanding support services and robust finances. Applications are invited from well qualified candidates, and close at 5pm on May 16th, 2024. Interviews are scheduled for week commencing May 27th, 2024. Package Description A generous compensation package is offered with this role, commensurate with the successful individual's experience and qualifications. This will be discussed at interview. The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members. Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged. Our reward package includes: Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Access to onsite gym Employee Assistance Programme Employee Benefits Programme, including discounted access to health insurance, financial well-being products, cycle to work and electric car schemes as well as discounts to a number of major retailers Fee discount A three course lunch is provided during term time Main Responsibilities This is multifaceted role, and the following is intended as an overview of the role. It is not necessarily a complete statement of the duties of the post. Strategy Partner with the Rector and Court of Directors to deliver the School's short, medium, and long-term financial, operational, and commercial strategy. Develop the people strategy and culture to meet the needs of the School. Contribute, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, to the longer-term educational aims of the School. Lead negotiations on all aspects of major contracts with third parties, including the use of outsourcing where appropriate. Lead all aspects of capital development. Support the Court of Directors' strategic oversight review and reporting. Leadership & Management Providing outstanding leadership to a multifunctional and diverse operational team, ensuring that all are supported and challenged to deliver their responsibilities to the highest professional standards. In conjunction with the HR team oversee the recruitment, professional development, appraisal, and welfare of operational staff Ensure that compliance, safeguarding and the welfare of pupils and staff inform and direct all decision making so that the School continues to evolve its practice in line with changes and legislation Ensure that School Policies are current, reviewed within a timescale and meet the criteria of the governing body. Finance Working with the Financial Controller to deliver: Oversight of the preparation and delivery of the annual budget within the context of the Five-year Plan and advising the Rector and Court of fee and salary levels Responsible for the Finance Team and ensuring effective controls and processes are in place for the processing of the School's financial business. Provide effective management reporting for all of the entities to enable good and timely decision making at Court, Committee and SMT Financial oversight of the School's pension and fee remission policy, including staff fee remission and bursaries Financial oversight and reporting of the School's associated charities including the: Eric H Stevenson Charitable Trust and EA Foundation Manage effective relationships with key external service providers and professionals, including the bank, auditors, insurers, pension and legal advisers. Estates Responsible for developing and maintaining an outstanding, distinctive, and innovative physical environment for pupils and staff including: Strategic estate master-planning and the oversight of major building projects, including working with the Facilities Manager on the appointment of project management support, architects, engineers, and other major building consultants / contractors. Alongside the Facilities Manager planning and overseeing capital projects and developments including management of professional advisers, drawing up specifications for new buildings, obtaining tenders and planning permission and liaising with school architects and builders. Oversee and manage all utilities contracts. Alongside the Facilities Manager, lead and manage the development and improvement of the grounds and gardens on the site. Information Technology Ensure the development, procurement, delivery and management of the IT infrastructure, data, and services to support high-quality teaching and learning and administration. Working with the Director of IT to ensure the IT strategy is achievable and kept under review for speed of technology changes. Ensure the safety, security, and integrity of the School's IT network with particular reference to ensuring that it remains secure from cyberattacks and viruses. Operations & Commercial Activities In conjunction with the Facilities Manager and the Commercial Director of AccessEA, ensure the efficient and effective running of the following support operations: Catering and cleaning services - oversee caretaking and cleaning to support the educational offering. Oversee the delivery of all catering services ensuring that they are being provided efficiently and to a high standard Transport - in conjunction with the Health and Safety Manager, develop and manage an effective School Transportation Plan. Oversee and manage regulations pertaining to minibuses, licenses, driver training and assessments Commercial activities - alongside the Commercial Director, generate significant opportunities for additional revenue generation, developing a long-term plan for commercial development and alternative revenue generation Contribute as a pro-active member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in both the strategic and operational leadership of the School. Assist the Rector, SMT and Court of Directors with the guiding of the strategic direction of the School Direct, motivate and develop the Operational Staff management teams to ensure the efficient day-to-day provision of operational services for the School, looking to develop operational systems as appropriate. Liaise closely and regularly with the Senior Deputy Rector and Headteacher of the Junior School, as well as with other members of the Senior Management Team, to ensure that all aspects of School life operate efficiently and successfully. This will involve the co-ordination of logistical support for major events and being prepared to exercise broad 'troubleshooting' responsibilities for resolving routine operational issues. Assist the Rector with oversight of the interface between the Nursery, Junior and Senior Schools, the Commercial Director of AccessEA, the EAC (Academicals), the Foundation and the Eric Stevenson Charitable Trust Oversee the delegation to the Senior Deputy Rector/Headteacher, the Estates Manager and the Commercial Manager of AccessEA, for the co-ordination of efficient and effective use of all buildings including the letting of buildings to assist income generation, de-conflicting commercial/charitable bids where necessary. . click apply for full job details
Your next role It's time for the next step. You've earned it. Apply Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to lead impactful initiatives? My Client are looking for a Head of ESG to join their team and make a difference! Reporting into the board, you'll be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan. Your responsibilities will include: Identifying key themes and objectives for ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment with market expectations. Creating and delivering a corporate ESG strategy. Leading client events focused on ESG and sustainability strategies. Serving as the subject matter expert on ESG matters. Building and managing a dedicated ESG team. Collaborating with stakeholders to integrate ESG principles across the organization. Developing action plans and conducting cost-benefit analyses to inform decision-making. Providing input into business plans and capital expenditure strategies to enhance ESG performance. Ensuring compliance with ESG-related statutes and regulations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, along with relevant professional qualifications. Demonstrable experience in delivering ESG strategies, preferably within property investment sectors. Strong communication and report writing skills. Strategic thinking and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively and build rapport with stakeholders. If you're ready to drive sustainability initiatives and contribute to positive change, apply below. Annelies started with Oyster in 2022. She's fantastic at networking, takes it upon herself to seek out new people and connections, and carefully nurtures those relationships. When it comes to recruitment, your network is your greatest asset. Your ambition is our ambition. Your ambition is our ambition. Property & Real Estate Head of ESG London Up to £150,000 Per annum Permanent Your Contact Annelies Kruidenier Senior Consultant Asset Management & Investment Your next role It's time for the next step. You've earned it. Apply Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to lead impactful initiatives? My Client are looking for a Head of ESG to join their team and make a difference! Reporting into the board, you'll be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan. Your responsibilities will include: Identifying key themes and objectives for ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment with market expectations. Creating and delivering a corporate ESG strategy. Leading client events focused on ESG and sustainability strategies. Serving as the subject matter expert on ESG matters. Building and managing a dedicated ESG team. Collaborating with stakeholders to integrate ESG principles across the organization. Developing action plans and conducting cost-benefit analyses to inform decision-making. Providing input into business plans and capital expenditure strategies to enhance ESG performance. Ensuring compliance with ESG-related statutes and regulations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, along with relevant professional qualifications. Demonstrable experience in delivering ESG strategies, preferably within property investment sectors. Strong communication and report writing skills. Strategic thinking and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively and build rapport with stakeholders. If you're ready to drive sustainability initiatives and contribute to positive change, apply below. Senior Consultant Asset Management & Investment Annelies Kruidenier Annelies started with Oyster in 2022. She's fantastic at networking, takes it upon herself to seek out new people and connections, and carefully nurtures those relationships. 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Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Your next role It's time for the next step. You've earned it. Apply Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to lead impactful initiatives? My Client are looking for a Head of ESG to join their team and make a difference! Reporting into the board, you'll be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan. Your responsibilities will include: Identifying key themes and objectives for ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment with market expectations. Creating and delivering a corporate ESG strategy. Leading client events focused on ESG and sustainability strategies. Serving as the subject matter expert on ESG matters. Building and managing a dedicated ESG team. Collaborating with stakeholders to integrate ESG principles across the organization. Developing action plans and conducting cost-benefit analyses to inform decision-making. Providing input into business plans and capital expenditure strategies to enhance ESG performance. Ensuring compliance with ESG-related statutes and regulations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, along with relevant professional qualifications. Demonstrable experience in delivering ESG strategies, preferably within property investment sectors. Strong communication and report writing skills. Strategic thinking and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively and build rapport with stakeholders. If you're ready to drive sustainability initiatives and contribute to positive change, apply below. Annelies started with Oyster in 2022. She's fantastic at networking, takes it upon herself to seek out new people and connections, and carefully nurtures those relationships. When it comes to recruitment, your network is your greatest asset. Your ambition is our ambition. Your ambition is our ambition. 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The qualification: We will support you with obtaining a qualification, Business Administration L3. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in Business Administration. You will undertake a level 3 apprenticeship whilst working at the heart of Government in an interesting and fast-paced environment. We encourage candidates who do not hold a degree-level qualification or those who are looking to retrain in a different field to apply. We are looking for an individual who is interested in learning and personal development, with a passion for undertaking and achieving an apprenticeship. As part of the apprenticeship, you will dedicate 20% of your contracted hours for off-the-job learning. You can visit this website for information on what off-the-job learning entails. At the end of your apprenticeship, you should gain the opportunity to develop and progress your career within Government using the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained throughout your apprenticeship. Responsibilities The role: Some of your responsibilities will include: Managing the estates inbox: reading and responding to emails, forwarding to appropriate members of staff and resolving issues where appropriate; Dealing with requests from staff on site; Stocking up stationery cupboards and keeping them full and tidy (includes moving boxes, unpacking, etc); Managing lockers for DCMS staff: allocating, recovering lockers and maintaining records (including some manual clearing of lockers and their contents); Creating and maintaining records for team storage including cabinets and key safes, reallocating storage as required to satisfy demand; Obtaining quotes, raising purchase orders and paying invoices as required, always ensuring value for money; Providing administrative and operational support for Estates projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience: Essential requirements: • Team player and a track record of collaboration • Experience of managing a quality customer service • Strong demonstration of problem solving skills • Good communication skills, both written and verbal • A desire to learn and develop oneself Desirable skills: • Experience in a call centre, retail or hospitality setting • Knowledge in the business administration field Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Working Together Delivering at Pace We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Managing a Quality Service Working Together Benefits DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include: Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home. 26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years service. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% 3 days of paid volunteering leave. Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave. Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year. Occupational sick pay. Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Minorities, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Women s Networks. Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work. Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more! Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than the time and date advertised on the Civil Service Jobs portal: A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years. A Statement of Suitability (max 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. It may also be advantageous to note your suitability in reference to the desirable skills listed. A behaviour statement of max 250 words each on Managing a Quality Service and Working Together. For the shortlist, we will assess your experience and select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application. In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the lead behaviour only: Managing a Quality Service. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. Interview The interview process will assess behaviours and strengths and potentially include a presentation. The Behaviours to be tested at interview are: • Managing a Quality Service • Working Together • Delivering at Pace You will not be made aware of the strengths being assessed prior to your interview. As part of your interview, you may be asked to deliver a short oral presentation. Full details of this, including the topic, and whether or not you will need to use visual aids, will be sent to you prior to your interview. In most cases interviews will take place remotely via Google Meet video call. However please refer to the Candidate Information Pack to confirm the interview approach. Sift and interview dates provided in the indicative timeline in the candidate pack. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to DCMS from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the Information for Applicants document . Location This role can be based in London . Not all hub locations have confirmed office space yet - successful applicants will be expected to work remotely until this becomes available. Reasonable Adjustment We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment, please: Complete the Assistance required section on the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or a verbal test rather than a written one. Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert. If you choose to join on a loan basis, prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process..... click apply for full job details
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
The qualification: We will support you with obtaining a qualification, Business Administration L3. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in Business Administration. You will undertake a level 3 apprenticeship whilst working at the heart of Government in an interesting and fast-paced environment. We encourage candidates who do not hold a degree-level qualification or those who are looking to retrain in a different field to apply. We are looking for an individual who is interested in learning and personal development, with a passion for undertaking and achieving an apprenticeship. As part of the apprenticeship, you will dedicate 20% of your contracted hours for off-the-job learning. You can visit this website for information on what off-the-job learning entails. At the end of your apprenticeship, you should gain the opportunity to develop and progress your career within Government using the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained throughout your apprenticeship. Responsibilities The role: Some of your responsibilities will include: Managing the estates inbox: reading and responding to emails, forwarding to appropriate members of staff and resolving issues where appropriate; Dealing with requests from staff on site; Stocking up stationery cupboards and keeping them full and tidy (includes moving boxes, unpacking, etc); Managing lockers for DCMS staff: allocating, recovering lockers and maintaining records (including some manual clearing of lockers and their contents); Creating and maintaining records for team storage including cabinets and key safes, reallocating storage as required to satisfy demand; Obtaining quotes, raising purchase orders and paying invoices as required, always ensuring value for money; Providing administrative and operational support for Estates projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience: Essential requirements: • Team player and a track record of collaboration • Experience of managing a quality customer service • Strong demonstration of problem solving skills • Good communication skills, both written and verbal • A desire to learn and develop oneself Desirable skills: • Experience in a call centre, retail or hospitality setting • Knowledge in the business administration field Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Working Together Delivering at Pace We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Managing a Quality Service Working Together Benefits DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include: Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home. 26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years service. A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% 3 days of paid volunteering leave. Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave. Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year. Occupational sick pay. Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Minorities, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Women s Networks. Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work. Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more! Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than the time and date advertised on the Civil Service Jobs portal: A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years. A Statement of Suitability (max 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. It may also be advantageous to note your suitability in reference to the desirable skills listed. A behaviour statement of max 250 words each on Managing a Quality Service and Working Together. For the shortlist, we will assess your experience and select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application. In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the lead behaviour only: Managing a Quality Service. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. Interview The interview process will assess behaviours and strengths and potentially include a presentation. The Behaviours to be tested at interview are: • Managing a Quality Service • Working Together • Delivering at Pace You will not be made aware of the strengths being assessed prior to your interview. As part of your interview, you may be asked to deliver a short oral presentation. Full details of this, including the topic, and whether or not you will need to use visual aids, will be sent to you prior to your interview. In most cases interviews will take place remotely via Google Meet video call. However please refer to the Candidate Information Pack to confirm the interview approach. Sift and interview dates provided in the indicative timeline in the candidate pack. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to DCMS from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the Information for Applicants document . Location This role can be based in London . Not all hub locations have confirmed office space yet - successful applicants will be expected to work remotely until this becomes available. Reasonable Adjustment We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment, please: Complete the Assistance required section on the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or a verbal test rather than a written one. Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert. If you choose to join on a loan basis, prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process..... click apply for full job details