A great team around you, modern offices, excellent career development opportunities and flexible working options are just a few of the reasons that people choose to join my client, a leading accountancy practice based in Axminster. Joining this great firm as an Accounts Senior, your duties will include: Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders up to the audit threshold Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf Working as part of the digital services team supporting the delivery of app research and recommendation engagements based upon the Xero app ecosystem Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements General admin duties to provide support to the Partners, Directors, Managers and the office Applications are sought from part or fully qualified ACA or ACCAs, though consideration will also be given to exceptional AAT qualified or qualified by experience applicants. A strong background in an accountancy practice environment is essential, and you will need to be able to demonstrate strong customer-facing skills. If this sounds like you, please apply to Rob Emsley quoting job reference RE9929. Trial Balance is a market leading supplier of recruitment services to accountancy practices across the South-West and works on vacancies at all levels in a practice environment. For a confidential discussion about your career options please contact Rob Emsley, our dedicated practice specialist.
May 14, 2024
Full time
A great team around you, modern offices, excellent career development opportunities and flexible working options are just a few of the reasons that people choose to join my client, a leading accountancy practice based in Axminster. Joining this great firm as an Accounts Senior, your duties will include: Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders up to the audit threshold Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf Working as part of the digital services team supporting the delivery of app research and recommendation engagements based upon the Xero app ecosystem Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements General admin duties to provide support to the Partners, Directors, Managers and the office Applications are sought from part or fully qualified ACA or ACCAs, though consideration will also be given to exceptional AAT qualified or qualified by experience applicants. A strong background in an accountancy practice environment is essential, and you will need to be able to demonstrate strong customer-facing skills. If this sounds like you, please apply to Rob Emsley quoting job reference RE9929. Trial Balance is a market leading supplier of recruitment services to accountancy practices across the South-West and works on vacancies at all levels in a practice environment. For a confidential discussion about your career options please contact Rob Emsley, our dedicated practice specialist.
Job Title: CONTACT & ASSESSMENT TEAM MANAGER Job Number: PEO03694 Grade:GRADE 09 (£42403.00 - £45441.00) About The Service An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified team manager to work within Cardiff Adult Services. There is a Team Manager role available in the Contact and Assessment Service that works with people over the age of eighteen with eligible care and support needs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to actively develop and shape the service alongside the Service Manager, to support best practice and to deliver professional and expert services to the citizens of Cardiff. You will manage a progressive team using a strengths based approach to your practice, working with people to promote and maximise independent living. We pride ourselves on the quality of our interventions and the support we provide to our staff members. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of citizens and we welcome applications from those who share the same commitments and can lead and manage teams to embed this culture. Our systems and technology enable and promote agile and flexible working. About the job We are seeking a Team Manager to manage one of the two teams that form the Contact and Assessment Service. This team is responsible for the initial contact and assessment work with citizens and the ongoing duty response service for citizens. It is anticipated that the manger in this post will be flexible across the service area but have specific responsibilities to the above team. The successful candidate will be working alongside the Service Manager and colleagues to shape the future delivery model, developing the services practice and procedures. The team will deliver strength-based practice, and our development is underpinned by the Councils commitment to its Aging Well Strategy and to working effectively with those with physical and sensory impairments. You will be working in partnership with colleagues across the Council, Health, the private sector and the Third Sector. As a service area we thrive on multidisciplinary working, taking a collaborative approach with citizens, unpaid carers, families, and colleagues. Proven experience of collaborative relationships with partnerships, and colleagues is required. You will have experience of managing social care teams, and expertise in ensuring that teams work effectively to manage complex systems in a timely and professional way. You will have experience of leading and managing staff in Social Work practice, providing consistent and effective supervision to senior social workers and ensuring that supervision is provided. You will work alongside Team Manager colleagues and the Service Manager using data and information and be able to manage and plan in an expansive service. You will have experience of commissioning care and financial management of a team budget and understand the importance of a consistent and clear approach to care services for citizens. What We Are Looking For From You We are keen to recruit experienced staff with management experience to our service area. We are looking for people who are committed to putting our citizens at the heart of the work that we do and to develop teams a service that focuses on a professional and compassionate response to our citizens. • You will be qualified as a social worker and be registered with Social Care Wales You will have a minimum of three years post qualification experience. • You will have extensive experience of complex and straightforward case management and an understanding of how to manage colleagues through demanding case work. • You will have a sound knowledge of the legislative framework in governing the social care arena and be able to support and guide team members as well as providing guidance for colleagues in the Council and other partners. • You will be able to understand the work of the service, deploy staff appropriately and be able to ensure the service is best placed to continue its work anticipating and managing challenges. • You will understand and use data to report to the Service Manager about team workflow and the services provided to our citizens. You will have developed excellent organisation skills to ensure that your team operates successfully and that you maintain all corporate requirements. • You will be committed to a strength-based approach in social work and will encourage and develop that approach in the service area ensuring a foundation and structure that supports this practice. • You will be committed to encouraging staff to undertake training, peer support sessions and supervision and will promote this in the service. • Your experience has developed your ability to be calm, approachable and able to manage through challenge. You will be able to evidence experience of working in a pressured environment and responding to challenges. Additional information If you would like to discuss the above vacancies further then please contact:- • Lesley Doody, Community Social Work Services, Adult Services. Email . This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check and is suitable for post share. This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- • Application Guidance • Applying for jobs with us • Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information:- • Employee Charter • Recruitment of Ex-Offenders • Privacy Notice JD&PS
May 14, 2024
Full time
Job Title: CONTACT & ASSESSMENT TEAM MANAGER Job Number: PEO03694 Grade:GRADE 09 (£42403.00 - £45441.00) About The Service An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified team manager to work within Cardiff Adult Services. There is a Team Manager role available in the Contact and Assessment Service that works with people over the age of eighteen with eligible care and support needs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to actively develop and shape the service alongside the Service Manager, to support best practice and to deliver professional and expert services to the citizens of Cardiff. You will manage a progressive team using a strengths based approach to your practice, working with people to promote and maximise independent living. We pride ourselves on the quality of our interventions and the support we provide to our staff members. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of citizens and we welcome applications from those who share the same commitments and can lead and manage teams to embed this culture. Our systems and technology enable and promote agile and flexible working. About the job We are seeking a Team Manager to manage one of the two teams that form the Contact and Assessment Service. This team is responsible for the initial contact and assessment work with citizens and the ongoing duty response service for citizens. It is anticipated that the manger in this post will be flexible across the service area but have specific responsibilities to the above team. The successful candidate will be working alongside the Service Manager and colleagues to shape the future delivery model, developing the services practice and procedures. The team will deliver strength-based practice, and our development is underpinned by the Councils commitment to its Aging Well Strategy and to working effectively with those with physical and sensory impairments. You will be working in partnership with colleagues across the Council, Health, the private sector and the Third Sector. As a service area we thrive on multidisciplinary working, taking a collaborative approach with citizens, unpaid carers, families, and colleagues. Proven experience of collaborative relationships with partnerships, and colleagues is required. You will have experience of managing social care teams, and expertise in ensuring that teams work effectively to manage complex systems in a timely and professional way. You will have experience of leading and managing staff in Social Work practice, providing consistent and effective supervision to senior social workers and ensuring that supervision is provided. You will work alongside Team Manager colleagues and the Service Manager using data and information and be able to manage and plan in an expansive service. You will have experience of commissioning care and financial management of a team budget and understand the importance of a consistent and clear approach to care services for citizens. What We Are Looking For From You We are keen to recruit experienced staff with management experience to our service area. We are looking for people who are committed to putting our citizens at the heart of the work that we do and to develop teams a service that focuses on a professional and compassionate response to our citizens. • You will be qualified as a social worker and be registered with Social Care Wales You will have a minimum of three years post qualification experience. • You will have extensive experience of complex and straightforward case management and an understanding of how to manage colleagues through demanding case work. • You will have a sound knowledge of the legislative framework in governing the social care arena and be able to support and guide team members as well as providing guidance for colleagues in the Council and other partners. • You will be able to understand the work of the service, deploy staff appropriately and be able to ensure the service is best placed to continue its work anticipating and managing challenges. • You will understand and use data to report to the Service Manager about team workflow and the services provided to our citizens. You will have developed excellent organisation skills to ensure that your team operates successfully and that you maintain all corporate requirements. • You will be committed to a strength-based approach in social work and will encourage and develop that approach in the service area ensuring a foundation and structure that supports this practice. • You will be committed to encouraging staff to undertake training, peer support sessions and supervision and will promote this in the service. • Your experience has developed your ability to be calm, approachable and able to manage through challenge. You will be able to evidence experience of working in a pressured environment and responding to challenges. Additional information If you would like to discuss the above vacancies further then please contact:- • Lesley Doody, Community Social Work Services, Adult Services. Email . This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check and is suitable for post share. This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- • Application Guidance • Applying for jobs with us • Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information:- • Employee Charter • Recruitment of Ex-Offenders • Privacy Notice JD&PS
Egis is a global consulting and engineering company leading and supporting projects in the construction, transport, nuclear, architecture, road and mobility services industries. Egis currently counts 16,000 employees and operates in over 120 countries worldwide. Joining us means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation and determined to address today's biggest challenges: fighting climate change, facilitating the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere. In the UK, Egis is delivering some of the most iconic projects, from motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, we are helping connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. Our clients choose us to solve their most complex challenges by delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of their communities, industries and the planet. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our shared legal services team. This is an exciting opportunity that will involve working closely with the Legal Director to grow the in-house team and develop a best-in-class legal service function to complement the business' growth ambitions. The role will suit a junior lawyer seeking to develop their skills within a fast growing business. The workload - which complexity will grow as the successful candidate increase their knowledge and experience of the business - will have a genuine variety and will include: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and providing legal advice on "business as usual" commercial contracts entered into by Egis subsidiaries in the UK, including confidential agreements and sub-contractor agreements Completing simple bond requests forms and liaising with the business and the nominated bank for issue Supporting the Legal Director with Company Secretariat matters, including attending board meetings and drafting minutes Supporting the management of the Egis UK insurance certificates database by the legal team Reviewing and issuing documents for execution via DocuSign Shadowing the Legal Director with UK and Group corporate, M&A transactions and complex projects Supporting the implementation of company ethics and compliance programmes Liaising with external counsel as and when necessary, within agreed policy and budget set by the Legal Director. Profile Knowledge and experience Qualified solicitor in England & Wales NQ to 1 year PQE with excellent technical skills and commercial contracts experience gained through training in a reputable private practice law firm Previous in house experience is preferred but not essential. Personal characteristics: Able to work autonomously or collaboratively as part of a team Good communication skills, both verbal and written Demonstrable ability to translate complex legal issues into straightforward, pragmatic and user-friendly advice and documents Ability to prioritise workload so tasks are delivered on time and on budget A proactive approach to learning and to building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business. What's in it for you: By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Pension contribution of 5% of your salary Life insurance Private healthcare for you and your family Health cash plan Tailored career path with structured training Mentoring from senior staff Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Egis is an equal opportunities employer who recognises the value of having a diverse workforce. Your application will be assessed based purely on your skills and experience, the stated essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. Job location Europe, United Kingdom City London Minimum level of education required 0-Without graduation Minimum level of experience required N/A General information Organisation Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that's our purpose. Organisation Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that's our purpose. Reference 6 Reference 6 You may be interested in these vacancies
May 13, 2024
Full time
Egis is a global consulting and engineering company leading and supporting projects in the construction, transport, nuclear, architecture, road and mobility services industries. Egis currently counts 16,000 employees and operates in over 120 countries worldwide. Joining us means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation and determined to address today's biggest challenges: fighting climate change, facilitating the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere. In the UK, Egis is delivering some of the most iconic projects, from motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, we are helping connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. Our clients choose us to solve their most complex challenges by delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of their communities, industries and the planet. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our shared legal services team. This is an exciting opportunity that will involve working closely with the Legal Director to grow the in-house team and develop a best-in-class legal service function to complement the business' growth ambitions. The role will suit a junior lawyer seeking to develop their skills within a fast growing business. The workload - which complexity will grow as the successful candidate increase their knowledge and experience of the business - will have a genuine variety and will include: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and providing legal advice on "business as usual" commercial contracts entered into by Egis subsidiaries in the UK, including confidential agreements and sub-contractor agreements Completing simple bond requests forms and liaising with the business and the nominated bank for issue Supporting the Legal Director with Company Secretariat matters, including attending board meetings and drafting minutes Supporting the management of the Egis UK insurance certificates database by the legal team Reviewing and issuing documents for execution via DocuSign Shadowing the Legal Director with UK and Group corporate, M&A transactions and complex projects Supporting the implementation of company ethics and compliance programmes Liaising with external counsel as and when necessary, within agreed policy and budget set by the Legal Director. Profile Knowledge and experience Qualified solicitor in England & Wales NQ to 1 year PQE with excellent technical skills and commercial contracts experience gained through training in a reputable private practice law firm Previous in house experience is preferred but not essential. Personal characteristics: Able to work autonomously or collaboratively as part of a team Good communication skills, both verbal and written Demonstrable ability to translate complex legal issues into straightforward, pragmatic and user-friendly advice and documents Ability to prioritise workload so tasks are delivered on time and on budget A proactive approach to learning and to building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business. What's in it for you: By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Pension contribution of 5% of your salary Life insurance Private healthcare for you and your family Health cash plan Tailored career path with structured training Mentoring from senior staff Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Egis is an equal opportunities employer who recognises the value of having a diverse workforce. Your application will be assessed based purely on your skills and experience, the stated essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. Job location Europe, United Kingdom City London Minimum level of education required 0-Without graduation Minimum level of experience required N/A General information Organisation Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that's our purpose. Organisation Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that's our purpose. Reference 6 Reference 6 You may be interested in these vacancies
WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Senior Knowledge Analyst (SKA) within BCG's Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) topic, you will work in a growing global team, providing functional expertise and insights, working together with BCG case and proposal teams to deliver expert Zero Based Transformation advisory to our clients. This will also include case delivery support and the creation of customized knowledge assets. You'll be deployed in client engagements with core consulting teams, actively engaging with clients to understand their needs, developing tailored solutions, and presenting insights and recommendations with clarity and confidence. In addition, you will support business development, go-to-market efforts and development of intellectual property & knowledge assets of the ZBB business, as opportunities arise, contributing to research and analysis & marketing efforts. ZBB is a fast-growing sub-unit within CFS that supports CEOs, CFO's and leaders to win the "next game"- and how to maximize value creation while doing it. ZBB provides the visibility needed to rigorously review and challenge ways of working and ultimately resetting the cost base in a way that guarantees the business is kept lean for a long-term. YOU'RE GOOD AT Detailed cost baselining and spend analysis with strong understanding of cost categories at a granular level Analyzing large datasets of client financial and non-financial data utilizing advanced data analysis techniques to generate high value insights Understanding and optimizing Chart of Accounts (CoA), general ledger systems and cost centers, providing insights to support cost management Conducting internal and external benchmarking of costs to develop initial savings hypothesis Identifying cost optimization levers to quantify savings potential and determining reinvestment opportunities Conducting stakeholder interviews and facilitating challenger workshops with clients, supported with high quality analyses and your knowledge of optimization levers Adapting the planning & budgeting process to sustainably incorporate the ZBB ways-of-working and savings ambitions Defining governance policies for steering a ZBB program and implementing optimization initiatives Monitoring savings realization and developing change management and communication for organization wide alignment Working collaboratively and contributing effectively to team discussions; often leading discussions on alternative approaches and deliverables YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) 1-2+ years of consulting experience in cost restructuring required; candidates with consulting experience strongly preferred In lieu of consulting experience, 2+ years minimum industry experience required; 3-6+ years of industry experience strongly preferred Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred) Degree in business administration, corporate finance, accounting, mathematics etc. with very good academic achievements and / or Qualified Chartered Accountant and / or ACCA and / or CMA, with a management consulting background Outstanding analytical skills / comfortable working with large data sets to distill data driven insights Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx and Tableau) will be an added advantage Fluency in English Our knowledge and research specialists collaborate with global colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of knowledge and research positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative research careers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Knowledge Team (KT) is a group of functional and/or industry experts leveraging deep domain knowledge to enable insight for case teams and clients. KT members are affiliated to BCG Practice Areas, plugged into the strategic agenda and building and deploying leading edge IP data tools/assets to deliver insight. BCG's Knowledge Team members have the opportunity to be staffed on cases and help co-create insights with case teams and clients through expert perspectives on industry trends, delivery of proprietary data or tools in a particular function and complex research and analysis of market information. KT members also support the PA's business development and proposals and help to organize and codify the knowledge that enables BCG to deliver superior business value for its clients.
May 13, 2024
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Senior Knowledge Analyst (SKA) within BCG's Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) topic, you will work in a growing global team, providing functional expertise and insights, working together with BCG case and proposal teams to deliver expert Zero Based Transformation advisory to our clients. This will also include case delivery support and the creation of customized knowledge assets. You'll be deployed in client engagements with core consulting teams, actively engaging with clients to understand their needs, developing tailored solutions, and presenting insights and recommendations with clarity and confidence. In addition, you will support business development, go-to-market efforts and development of intellectual property & knowledge assets of the ZBB business, as opportunities arise, contributing to research and analysis & marketing efforts. ZBB is a fast-growing sub-unit within CFS that supports CEOs, CFO's and leaders to win the "next game"- and how to maximize value creation while doing it. ZBB provides the visibility needed to rigorously review and challenge ways of working and ultimately resetting the cost base in a way that guarantees the business is kept lean for a long-term. YOU'RE GOOD AT Detailed cost baselining and spend analysis with strong understanding of cost categories at a granular level Analyzing large datasets of client financial and non-financial data utilizing advanced data analysis techniques to generate high value insights Understanding and optimizing Chart of Accounts (CoA), general ledger systems and cost centers, providing insights to support cost management Conducting internal and external benchmarking of costs to develop initial savings hypothesis Identifying cost optimization levers to quantify savings potential and determining reinvestment opportunities Conducting stakeholder interviews and facilitating challenger workshops with clients, supported with high quality analyses and your knowledge of optimization levers Adapting the planning & budgeting process to sustainably incorporate the ZBB ways-of-working and savings ambitions Defining governance policies for steering a ZBB program and implementing optimization initiatives Monitoring savings realization and developing change management and communication for organization wide alignment Working collaboratively and contributing effectively to team discussions; often leading discussions on alternative approaches and deliverables YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) 1-2+ years of consulting experience in cost restructuring required; candidates with consulting experience strongly preferred In lieu of consulting experience, 2+ years minimum industry experience required; 3-6+ years of industry experience strongly preferred Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred) Degree in business administration, corporate finance, accounting, mathematics etc. with very good academic achievements and / or Qualified Chartered Accountant and / or ACCA and / or CMA, with a management consulting background Outstanding analytical skills / comfortable working with large data sets to distill data driven insights Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx and Tableau) will be an added advantage Fluency in English Our knowledge and research specialists collaborate with global colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of knowledge and research positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative research careers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Knowledge Team (KT) is a group of functional and/or industry experts leveraging deep domain knowledge to enable insight for case teams and clients. KT members are affiliated to BCG Practice Areas, plugged into the strategic agenda and building and deploying leading edge IP data tools/assets to deliver insight. BCG's Knowledge Team members have the opportunity to be staffed on cases and help co-create insights with case teams and clients through expert perspectives on industry trends, delivery of proprietary data or tools in a particular function and complex research and analysis of market information. KT members also support the PA's business development and proposals and help to organize and codify the knowledge that enables BCG to deliver superior business value for its clients.
At a Glance Us: A fast - growing startup of 90+ people. Remote team, mainly based in the UK. YC alumni (summer 2019). We're on a mission to revolutionise how the world learns about people, so people can revolutionise the world. The Role If you want to play a major role in the development of a scaling company, this is the perfect role for you! You'll work with teams across the company, particularly Sales, Customer Success and Finance teams, on US contract negotiation with corporate clients, contract administration and management, tracking and reporting, helping to find solutions to commercial issues and looking ahead to offering the best we can to our customers. As US Commercial Contracts Legal Counsel, you will work closely with our General Counsel and Legal team (consisting of an excellent Senior Data Privacy Counsel, a dynamic Trainee Solicitor, and an Information Security Officer), and you will be the 'go-to' legal point of contact at Prolific for all our US commercial contract matters. What you'll be doing Acting as the legal point of contact for all US commercial contracting Working with Prolific's Sales and Customer Success teams on contract terms and management Be able and willing to turn your hand to dealing with wider legal issues that the business faces, be it employment, IP, data privacy, information security, etc Work collaboratively across multi-function teams especially Sales, Product, Finance and Operations teams Ensure legal best practice across Prolific Manage relationships with external Legal Counsel What you'll bring A UK qualification as a Solicitor, or US qualified Attorney with excellent and recent commercial contracting experience in USA An experienced commercial contract drafter, and a confident negotiator The ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and 'jargon-free' with a flexible style adaptable to multi-jurisdictional needs Have the ability to manage numerous tasks and prioritise according to business needs Be a self starter who is willing to work autonomously and remotely, and curious to learn about new areas Be understanding and compassionate towards others' needs and viewpoints, and effectively facilitate strong multi-team collaboration Have a 'can do' attitude and willing to challenge what has gone before Even better if you have Experience of working in a high growth startup in the tech space Experience of online marketplaces, online service platforms, or financial regulation, etc What you'll get ️ Work Life Balance: We're all looking to strike the right work life balance, and as a remote first company you're able to work flexibly from home or our dog-friendly co-working space in Old Street. We also offer 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays of course, which you can switch with any day of your choosing. Family Life: We offer generous maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. Need to pick your child up from school? No Problem. Our flexible working gives you the childcare flexibility you need. Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees well-being, that's why we offer comprehensive Bupa private health insurance, that disregards medical history. Taxable monthly stipend of £150 in order for you to improve your wellness and remote experience. We want you to have a happy and healthy environment so we offer a £1000 home office budget, along with a MAC laptop when you start, plus a £200 yearly top-up. Learn & Grow: Development is important to us, and we want to give all our employees the opportunity to learn. There are many personal growth and career progression opportunities available, as well as mentoring. We also offer a £1000 yearly budget for education, growth and training for you to use at your discretion Culture: We're a friendly bunch here at Prolific; open, transparent and inclusive. Although we're a remote first company we still love to hang out with each other! We run collaborative quarterly company-wide meets up and team socials (both virtually and in-person), all paid for. Alongside this we offer a yearly budget for discretionary meet-ups so you can cover travel, food and accommodation. As a business we're also committed to carbon offsetting; each month we donate money in your name to plant trees and being remote we're doing our bit to offset travel too Our Interview Process Talent Call - You'll meet with one of our Talent team and have an exploratory call about the role requirements, life at Prolific, as well as your background and aspirations. Hiring Manager Interview - You'll interview with two members of the team, one of which will be the hiring manager. You'll have the opportunity to ask about the company and the role, and we'll ask you questions about your experiences and goals. Panel Interview - We'll hold a panel interview that evaluates skills required for the role. You'll meet with more of our team and may be asked to complete a presentation or task. You'll be compensated with a £50 voucher for completing the task because we know your time is valuable! Final Interview - We will deep dive into your past experiences, goals, motivations, and skills all aligned to our Prolific Principles. You'll speak with two to three members of the team and - as always - have an opportunity to ask questions about the role and company. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Monitoring Prolific is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome all applications, and consider them without regard to race, religion, belief, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender reassignment, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring a fair recruitment process, it's essential to our success. Under the Equality Act (2010) we collect information from individuals at the point of application. We anonymously monitor the profiles of individuals that apply to each vacancy to ensure that no individual is unfairly discriminated against or disadvantaged. Privacy Statement By submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organisation planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific use of your personal information.
May 13, 2024
Full time
At a Glance Us: A fast - growing startup of 90+ people. Remote team, mainly based in the UK. YC alumni (summer 2019). We're on a mission to revolutionise how the world learns about people, so people can revolutionise the world. The Role If you want to play a major role in the development of a scaling company, this is the perfect role for you! You'll work with teams across the company, particularly Sales, Customer Success and Finance teams, on US contract negotiation with corporate clients, contract administration and management, tracking and reporting, helping to find solutions to commercial issues and looking ahead to offering the best we can to our customers. As US Commercial Contracts Legal Counsel, you will work closely with our General Counsel and Legal team (consisting of an excellent Senior Data Privacy Counsel, a dynamic Trainee Solicitor, and an Information Security Officer), and you will be the 'go-to' legal point of contact at Prolific for all our US commercial contract matters. What you'll be doing Acting as the legal point of contact for all US commercial contracting Working with Prolific's Sales and Customer Success teams on contract terms and management Be able and willing to turn your hand to dealing with wider legal issues that the business faces, be it employment, IP, data privacy, information security, etc Work collaboratively across multi-function teams especially Sales, Product, Finance and Operations teams Ensure legal best practice across Prolific Manage relationships with external Legal Counsel What you'll bring A UK qualification as a Solicitor, or US qualified Attorney with excellent and recent commercial contracting experience in USA An experienced commercial contract drafter, and a confident negotiator The ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and 'jargon-free' with a flexible style adaptable to multi-jurisdictional needs Have the ability to manage numerous tasks and prioritise according to business needs Be a self starter who is willing to work autonomously and remotely, and curious to learn about new areas Be understanding and compassionate towards others' needs and viewpoints, and effectively facilitate strong multi-team collaboration Have a 'can do' attitude and willing to challenge what has gone before Even better if you have Experience of working in a high growth startup in the tech space Experience of online marketplaces, online service platforms, or financial regulation, etc What you'll get ️ Work Life Balance: We're all looking to strike the right work life balance, and as a remote first company you're able to work flexibly from home or our dog-friendly co-working space in Old Street. We also offer 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays of course, which you can switch with any day of your choosing. Family Life: We offer generous maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. Need to pick your child up from school? No Problem. Our flexible working gives you the childcare flexibility you need. Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees well-being, that's why we offer comprehensive Bupa private health insurance, that disregards medical history. Taxable monthly stipend of £150 in order for you to improve your wellness and remote experience. We want you to have a happy and healthy environment so we offer a £1000 home office budget, along with a MAC laptop when you start, plus a £200 yearly top-up. Learn & Grow: Development is important to us, and we want to give all our employees the opportunity to learn. There are many personal growth and career progression opportunities available, as well as mentoring. We also offer a £1000 yearly budget for education, growth and training for you to use at your discretion Culture: We're a friendly bunch here at Prolific; open, transparent and inclusive. Although we're a remote first company we still love to hang out with each other! We run collaborative quarterly company-wide meets up and team socials (both virtually and in-person), all paid for. Alongside this we offer a yearly budget for discretionary meet-ups so you can cover travel, food and accommodation. As a business we're also committed to carbon offsetting; each month we donate money in your name to plant trees and being remote we're doing our bit to offset travel too Our Interview Process Talent Call - You'll meet with one of our Talent team and have an exploratory call about the role requirements, life at Prolific, as well as your background and aspirations. Hiring Manager Interview - You'll interview with two members of the team, one of which will be the hiring manager. You'll have the opportunity to ask about the company and the role, and we'll ask you questions about your experiences and goals. Panel Interview - We'll hold a panel interview that evaluates skills required for the role. You'll meet with more of our team and may be asked to complete a presentation or task. You'll be compensated with a £50 voucher for completing the task because we know your time is valuable! Final Interview - We will deep dive into your past experiences, goals, motivations, and skills all aligned to our Prolific Principles. You'll speak with two to three members of the team and - as always - have an opportunity to ask questions about the role and company. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Monitoring Prolific is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome all applications, and consider them without regard to race, religion, belief, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender reassignment, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring a fair recruitment process, it's essential to our success. Under the Equality Act (2010) we collect information from individuals at the point of application. We anonymously monitor the profiles of individuals that apply to each vacancy to ensure that no individual is unfairly discriminated against or disadvantaged. Privacy Statement By submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organisation planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific use of your personal information.
About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
May 12, 2024
Full time
About Faculty Faculty transforms organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-led AI. We are Europe's leading applied AI company, and saw its potential a decade ago - long before the current hype cycle. We founded in 2014 with our Fellowship programme, training academics to become commercial data scientists. Today, we provide over 300 global customers with industry-leading software, and bespoke AI consultancy for retail, healthcare, energy, and governmental organisations, as well as our award winning Fellowship. Our expertise and safety credentials are such that OpenAI asked us to be their first technical partner, helping customers deploy cutting-edge generative AI safely. Our high-impact work has saved lives through forecasting NHS demand during covid, produced green energy by routing boats towards the wind, slashed marketing spend by predicting customer spending habits, and kept children safe online. AI is an epoch-defining technology. We want people to join us who can help our customers reap its enormous benefits safely. About the role Faculty's in-house legal team works to proactively address legal issues so that Faculty can drive positive impact in the world. In many cases, there will be no precedent. This is one of those rare in-house roles where your work will often be at the cutting edge. As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to both the legal team and the company as a whole - working across every issue Faculty faces. You'll provide sage advice on a wide range of legal issues, with a centre of gravity around commercial & public sector contracts, IP & licensing and privacy. This position is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with experience in private practice at a leading law firm and looking for their first in-house role, or for someone seeking a new in-house role, having come from that background. As the third lawyer in the team, you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, and working closely with our General Counsel, Contracts & Compliance Manager, Legal & Compliance Associate, legal and regulatory consultants and external lawyers, as well as other Faculty staff, and technical and commercial partners. What you'll be doing Commercial Contracting: Drafting and negotiating various technology and services contracts, including enterprise and public sector agreements and procurement processes. IP: Act as subject matter expert in IP matters related to AI services, including assignments, licensing, SaaS, sub-contracting, joint ventures, and IP-related to the Frontier product Privacy: Tailor GDPR principles to the unique contexts of NHS, government, and enterprise, including drafting DPAs, DSAs, DPIAs, and provide regular GDPR training to staff. Public Sector Procurement: application to frameworks, supporting bids, contracting on government and other large scale, complex frameworks, including GCloud, and Digital Outcomes amongst many. Product: experience in SaaS products and related considerations including contracting, service level agreements and typical risks. Generative AI & LLMs: Act as subject matter expert in IP, privacy, and regulatory issues surrounding LLMs, noting that Faculty is an official partner of OpenAI. Governance & Security: Support the rollout of the company's Governance, Risk, Compliance & Ethics functions, ensuring compliance with customer security and governance requirements, and drafting internal policies. Supporting the evolution of the Ethics Panel, helping Faculty support the right customers and build the right services & products. Regulatory: Understand forthcoming AI and UK privacy regulations, clinical risk regulations, US privacy requirements, and HIPAA and advising on the best course of action in innovative areas where there are no template answers. AI Safety: have an interest in and ability to support the leadership in interpreting and articulating our response to the challenges of delivering safe, fair and ethical AI. Employment: Support the People team with UK & international employment issues, including contract updates and exit matters. Who we're looking for: Qualifications: We expect the successful candidate to have 2+ years PQE depending on appropriate skill and experience, and we are open to candidates with substantially more experience than that. Trained and qualified with a leading international law firm and worked in commercial technology and IP teams with exposure to privacy compliance. Strong background in commercial technology law, capable of providing counsel, negotiation, and drafting for complex contracts involving IP, privacy, government frameworks, product design and compliance, subcontracting & multi party agreements, compliance, and governance and able to adapt to provide support on employment, property, disputes, and risk management Core competencies: Technical excellence in commercial law, IP, and privacy, capable of adapting to a wide range of contract-related demands and legal issues. Experience of procurement law and interacting with the government is a plus. Highly organised, able to help streamline our systems and processes as we scale into a large international company. Experience with Ironclad, DocuSign, Asana and Google Workplace are pluses Self-driven, efficient, and proactive in addressing business needs requiring rapid and proactive support. Collaborative, personable and a real team player. We are a small legal team and we work closely with each other on a daily basis - we would like someone who is ready to invest in that culture and make an effort to be a great team player. We would also like someone who is able to integrate across the business and work closely with our commercial and technical delivery teams. Comfortable with data science and AI concepts and the services and products that we are delivering and that our customers require, to be able to enter into discussion and contract drafting that properly encapsulates our work. Additional skills (Beneficial): Litigation: Experience in dispute management. Corporate: Knowledge of employee equity schemes, company equity, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures. Ethics: Involvement in corporate ethics policies and processes, including customer selection and product design. International: Experience in establishing overseas entities and familiarity with US IP, licensing, and employment regulations. What we can offer you The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. This curiosity pushes us to seek truth and understanding in everything we do, to execute work in a nimble and pragmatic manner, to foster talent in one another and always to challenge assumptions. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet. You'll also have the opportunity to make your mark on a high-growth start-up now poised to expand internationally. Another unique aspect of this role is the exposure you will receive to a business offering both consultancy services and an AI product. From a legal perspective, this means your role will be especially diverse and no day will be the same. Fostering talent is one of our core values, it's built into our culture and what we offer. Faculty was founded by people who are passionate about continuous learning, and adding value to our people.
Engineering, Procurement, & ConstructionLondon,United Kingdom e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy. Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipelines. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry. Reports To: Director & Associate General Counsel, Energy Storage Location: London, UK Position Summary: Canadian Solar is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its legal team to support its rapidly growing utility-scale energy storage business unit. The Sr. Legal Counsel's role will focus on project contracts - including EPC contracts, equipment supply contracts, BESS Integrator contracts, long-term service contracts, warranties, and performance guarantees - but will also include a variety of other matters. Ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, and work with senior management, outside counsel, and customers. Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on construction, regulatory, general corporate, and commercial law matters in the UK and other jurisdictions globally (through engagement with local legal counsel). Negotiate and draft EPC agreements, equipment supply agreements, subcontractor agreements, long-term services agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, product warranties, performance guarantees, and various other contracts. Assist with all aspects of project management and project execution, including drafting legal notices, change orders, interpreting contract language, and providing strategic and business-oriented advice. Manage litigation and dispute resolution. Coordinate and supervise outside counsel with a view to balancing legal costs with business goals. Required Qualifications and Skills: Strong academic credentials and licensed to practice law in the UK. Minimum of 5-7 years' experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating EPC/Construction contracts at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department. Preferred experience working in the energy industry, ideally in renewable energy and/or energy storage. Experience and willingness to lead negotiation of complex commercial contracts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a dynamic team of motivated individuals. Strong project management, organizational, research, and analytical skills. Strong drafting and negotiating experience. Estimated travel requirements: 5-15% Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days. Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Engineering, Procurement, & ConstructionLondon,United Kingdom e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy. Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipelines. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry. Reports To: Director & Associate General Counsel, Energy Storage Location: London, UK Position Summary: Canadian Solar is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its legal team to support its rapidly growing utility-scale energy storage business unit. The Sr. Legal Counsel's role will focus on project contracts - including EPC contracts, equipment supply contracts, BESS Integrator contracts, long-term service contracts, warranties, and performance guarantees - but will also include a variety of other matters. Ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, and work with senior management, outside counsel, and customers. Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on construction, regulatory, general corporate, and commercial law matters in the UK and other jurisdictions globally (through engagement with local legal counsel). Negotiate and draft EPC agreements, equipment supply agreements, subcontractor agreements, long-term services agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, product warranties, performance guarantees, and various other contracts. Assist with all aspects of project management and project execution, including drafting legal notices, change orders, interpreting contract language, and providing strategic and business-oriented advice. Manage litigation and dispute resolution. Coordinate and supervise outside counsel with a view to balancing legal costs with business goals. Required Qualifications and Skills: Strong academic credentials and licensed to practice law in the UK. Minimum of 5-7 years' experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating EPC/Construction contracts at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department. Preferred experience working in the energy industry, ideally in renewable energy and/or energy storage. Experience and willingness to lead negotiation of complex commercial contracts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a dynamic team of motivated individuals. Strong project management, organizational, research, and analytical skills. Strong drafting and negotiating experience. Estimated travel requirements: 5-15% Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days. Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
THE FIRM A sector focused global law firm. THE ROLE A Senior Risk Lawyer is sought to support the Risk & Compliance Partner, and the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) in relation to all aspects of their roles, worldwide. The Department works closely with the firm's General Counsel who is also the COLP and MLRO, as well as the Firm's PI Partner and others specialising in areas such as sanctions and data protection. Key Responsibilities - Assisting the Partner and COLP with the numerous daily queries which arise regarding the SRA Code, professional standards and best practice, ethics, conflicts, financial crime, supplier contracts and firm and third party terms and conditions; - Regularly updating the Professional Standards Manual and Partners' Guide; - Drafting policies and procedures to take account of changes in the regulatory law in any of the jurisdictions in which the firm operates; - Analysing conflict reports and advising on complex conflict-related issues; - Reviewing data protection policies and procedures on at least an annual basis and updating as necessary and assisting with data protection queries and processes; - Writing and amending terms of engagement with clients in all the jurisdictions in which the firm operates; - Writing and amending terms of engagement with counsel, foreign lawyers and experts; - Updating the firm's risk register; - Resolving escalated conflicts queries, including US conflicts rules; THE CANDIDATE An England & Wales qualified lawyer with 6-10pqe you will have at least three years' legal compliance experience in an international firm, including dealing with confidentiality and ethics; - Conflicts experience essential; - A detailed knowledge of the SRA Handbook, especially the Code of Conduct; - Excellent written legal skills, including the ability to draft and review policies, procedures, terms of engagement and contracts with third parties; - Up-to-date knowledge of relevant areas of law and procedure, especially contract and tort; - Knowledge of data protection, anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, corporate tax evasion and anti-modern slavery rules and application; - Flexibility to travel to offices within the firm's global network to undertake audits and training; - Experience of providing training, and of dealing with claims and complaints is desirable. The firm has a hybrid working policy of 3 days in the office + 2 wfh for full-time employees. Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 11, 2024
Full time
THE FIRM A sector focused global law firm. THE ROLE A Senior Risk Lawyer is sought to support the Risk & Compliance Partner, and the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) in relation to all aspects of their roles, worldwide. The Department works closely with the firm's General Counsel who is also the COLP and MLRO, as well as the Firm's PI Partner and others specialising in areas such as sanctions and data protection. Key Responsibilities - Assisting the Partner and COLP with the numerous daily queries which arise regarding the SRA Code, professional standards and best practice, ethics, conflicts, financial crime, supplier contracts and firm and third party terms and conditions; - Regularly updating the Professional Standards Manual and Partners' Guide; - Drafting policies and procedures to take account of changes in the regulatory law in any of the jurisdictions in which the firm operates; - Analysing conflict reports and advising on complex conflict-related issues; - Reviewing data protection policies and procedures on at least an annual basis and updating as necessary and assisting with data protection queries and processes; - Writing and amending terms of engagement with clients in all the jurisdictions in which the firm operates; - Writing and amending terms of engagement with counsel, foreign lawyers and experts; - Updating the firm's risk register; - Resolving escalated conflicts queries, including US conflicts rules; THE CANDIDATE An England & Wales qualified lawyer with 6-10pqe you will have at least three years' legal compliance experience in an international firm, including dealing with confidentiality and ethics; - Conflicts experience essential; - A detailed knowledge of the SRA Handbook, especially the Code of Conduct; - Excellent written legal skills, including the ability to draft and review policies, procedures, terms of engagement and contracts with third parties; - Up-to-date knowledge of relevant areas of law and procedure, especially contract and tort; - Knowledge of data protection, anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, corporate tax evasion and anti-modern slavery rules and application; - Flexibility to travel to offices within the firm's global network to undertake audits and training; - Experience of providing training, and of dealing with claims and complaints is desirable. The firm has a hybrid working policy of 3 days in the office + 2 wfh for full-time employees. Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Semi Senior Accountant (Hybrid & Flexible working options) Manchester city centre Up to £32,000 We are pleased to be working with a brilliant, forward-thinking firm of accountants who are looking for two Semi-Seniors to join their dedicated team. This is a great firm to work for as you can see by the benefits of working here and the potential progression which we will happily discuss with any suitable applicants. What You Can Expect Your salary will be between £26,000 and £32,000 depending on your experience and qualification progress. Hybrid working - up to 2 days working from her per week Flexible working options based around the firms core working hours - enabling you to work hours that are more suited to your life outside of work such as childcare commitments etc. No ties or smart suits - it's smart casual every day. You'll get 23 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) and an additional day off for your birthday You will gain an additional day's holiday for each year for up to 5 years. If you complete your professional qualification (ACCA, ACA) during this time you will jump to 25 days holiday. Gym memberships to further assist with having a healthy mind and body A private health plan which covers you and any dependants and can be used towards everyday medical expenses and provides 24/7 access to counselling support and a GP. You will be covered for 4x of your annual salary for death in service and you will have access to thousands of retail and lifestyle discounts through perks. Duties: This is a flexible role covering all areas of General Practice to help support the finance function of our clients. The work means you will gain a much broader deeper understanding of how to support modern businesses. Building and maintaining relationships for a portfolio of sole traders and limited business clients which will include regular contact to independently understand and support their needs. The opportunity to plan your own workload to manage jobs to ensure great service outcomes and peace of mind for the client. Timely and accurate preparation of accounts and corporation tax returns Timely and accurate preparation of VAT returns Preparation of management information for clients Timely and accurate preparation of self-assessment tax returns Providing Bank Reconciliation and Supplier Payments services for your clients Company secretarial duties including filing confirmation statements Onboarding new clients to the practice by setting them up on the systems and explaining our processes and requirements Maintaining the Dext & Xero subscriptions and helping train clients on these platforms Skills: You are accurate and detail-oriented, great at finishing detailed jobs You can take responsibility and make decisions, great at organising your own work schedule with little or no guidance You have an understanding of accounting principles Strong written and verbal communication skills The right candidate: Ideally ACCA/ACA Part Qualified or Qualified 2 years minimum Accountancy Practice experience Experienced in maintaining client relationships Passionate about financial control and reporting Have a positive 'can do' mindset. If this role is of interest please contact Sam Coupe ASAP on or send your CV to Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Semi Senior Accountant (Hybrid & Flexible working options) Manchester city centre Up to £32,000 We are pleased to be working with a brilliant, forward-thinking firm of accountants who are looking for two Semi-Seniors to join their dedicated team. This is a great firm to work for as you can see by the benefits of working here and the potential progression which we will happily discuss with any suitable applicants. What You Can Expect Your salary will be between £26,000 and £32,000 depending on your experience and qualification progress. Hybrid working - up to 2 days working from her per week Flexible working options based around the firms core working hours - enabling you to work hours that are more suited to your life outside of work such as childcare commitments etc. No ties or smart suits - it's smart casual every day. You'll get 23 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) and an additional day off for your birthday You will gain an additional day's holiday for each year for up to 5 years. If you complete your professional qualification (ACCA, ACA) during this time you will jump to 25 days holiday. Gym memberships to further assist with having a healthy mind and body A private health plan which covers you and any dependants and can be used towards everyday medical expenses and provides 24/7 access to counselling support and a GP. You will be covered for 4x of your annual salary for death in service and you will have access to thousands of retail and lifestyle discounts through perks. Duties: This is a flexible role covering all areas of General Practice to help support the finance function of our clients. The work means you will gain a much broader deeper understanding of how to support modern businesses. Building and maintaining relationships for a portfolio of sole traders and limited business clients which will include regular contact to independently understand and support their needs. The opportunity to plan your own workload to manage jobs to ensure great service outcomes and peace of mind for the client. Timely and accurate preparation of accounts and corporation tax returns Timely and accurate preparation of VAT returns Preparation of management information for clients Timely and accurate preparation of self-assessment tax returns Providing Bank Reconciliation and Supplier Payments services for your clients Company secretarial duties including filing confirmation statements Onboarding new clients to the practice by setting them up on the systems and explaining our processes and requirements Maintaining the Dext & Xero subscriptions and helping train clients on these platforms Skills: You are accurate and detail-oriented, great at finishing detailed jobs You can take responsibility and make decisions, great at organising your own work schedule with little or no guidance You have an understanding of accounting principles Strong written and verbal communication skills The right candidate: Ideally ACCA/ACA Part Qualified or Qualified 2 years minimum Accountancy Practice experience Experienced in maintaining client relationships Passionate about financial control and reporting Have a positive 'can do' mindset. If this role is of interest please contact Sam Coupe ASAP on or send your CV to Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Description - Associate General Counsel - 12 month fixed term contract (M1D) Job Description Associate General Counsel - 12 month fixed term contract ( Job Number: M1D ) DISCOVER your opportunity Associate General Counsel - Litigation, UK & Lloyd's - 12 month Fixed Term Contract London, UK We are looking for a lawyer with extensive experience of insurance coverage litigation to join our small and collaborative Litigation, UK & Lloyd's team.The team provides legal advice regarding first and third-party coverage related matters spanning a wide range of property and casualty and specialty lines of business and plays a pivotal role in AXA XL's in-house claims counsel capabilities. It also assists the claims teams with day-to-day legal questions and management of litigation. As an Associate General Counsel - Litigation, UK & Lloyd's, you will provide a broad range of insurance law advice to claims handlers in respect of both contentious and non-contentious matters in a wide variety of jurisdictions. You will work on both pre-litigation and litigated claims, as well as managing coverage litigation together with the claims handling team. You will report directly to the Head of Litigation - UK & Lloyd's. You will be retained on a 12-month fixed term contract to commence from May 2024. DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? Developing comprehensive and high-quality coverage analyses, litigation and settlement strategies, keeping in mind both the particulars of each case as well as its impact on the entire book of claims and the business generally. Thinking strategically about and managing claims-related litigation. Outside of coverage and litigation advice, providing comprehensive general legal advice to the complex and multi-jurisdictional Claims organization of AXA XL, including regulatory and claims vendor contracting matters. Participating in the development of litigation management systems and processes in collaboration with other internal litigation units. Overseeing the selection and management of qualified, cost-effective outside counsel and other litigation vendors; managing, directing and actively partnering with outside counsel with respect to day-to-day file management, including the development and implementation of settlement, mediation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution strategies. Serving as a subject matter expert and resource to other units across our global insurance platform by providing comprehensive and timely legal advice and training to internal stakeholders including Claims. Reporting on significant case developments and litigation trends to senior management and other internal stakeholders; maintaining regular communication with internal clients and consulting on file strategy. Providing hands-on management for certain high-profile matters in addition to managing external counsel across a broad spectrum of claims-related litigation/arbitration matters. Focusing on individual and 'book of business' issues, including choice of law/venue and policy terms and conditions with a portfolio view of exposures and opportunities to change the law on appeal. You will work closely and collaboratively with the UK, US and Europe & Asia-Pac Claims teams. You will interact regularly with the Underwriting Legal and Policy Wordings teams to enhance the 'Underwriting and Claims feedback loop'. You will report to the Head of Litigation - UK & Lloyd's. We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: • International coverage experience: track record of insurance coverage experience, including coverage litigation, arbitration and mediation gained at a top law firm. • Legal credentials: Degree with high academic achievement and solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales or UK barrister. • Preferred but not essential: Proficiency in another European language. • Preferred but not essential:property and casualty and financial lines insurance coverage litigation expertise. • Preferred but not essential: In-house experience with a specialty (re)insurer and experience of managing litigation inside and outside the UK. • Able to understand all facets of claims and apply that knowledge to the global claims organization to assist in moving the technical and strategic agenda forward. • Able to provide assistance with amending and drafting policy wordings from a legal perspective. • Research and Analysis: Possessing the knack for complete and comprehensive researching while being able to deliver crisp, targeted and on-point analysis in a fast-paced environment. • Strategic thinking: Visualize what doesn't exist and know how to get there. Can invent, design and build. Thought leader who is able to facilitate discussions and engage with subject matter experts. • Leadership skills: Demonstrate courage. Coach, train, set expectations, evaluate and hold people accountable for delivering results in a highly matrixed environment. Change agent who can influence others across the organization. • Drafting skills for both internal notes and external communications. • Overseeing e-discovery as and when required. • Cross Border Teamworking: ability to act independently as a number of the internal claims handler clients are based outside the UK. • Mental Agility: Innovative thinker, willing to turn ideas on their heads. Capable of handling highly complex financial data and situations. • Communication and negotiation: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, negotiation and presentation skills. Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of sophistication. • Passion for Results: Work tenaciously to achieve outstanding results. A bias for action. Set high standards for self and others. Act with a sense of urgency and prudence. FIND your future AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. . click apply for full job details
May 11, 2024
Full time
Job Description - Associate General Counsel - 12 month fixed term contract (M1D) Job Description Associate General Counsel - 12 month fixed term contract ( Job Number: M1D ) DISCOVER your opportunity Associate General Counsel - Litigation, UK & Lloyd's - 12 month Fixed Term Contract London, UK We are looking for a lawyer with extensive experience of insurance coverage litigation to join our small and collaborative Litigation, UK & Lloyd's team.The team provides legal advice regarding first and third-party coverage related matters spanning a wide range of property and casualty and specialty lines of business and plays a pivotal role in AXA XL's in-house claims counsel capabilities. It also assists the claims teams with day-to-day legal questions and management of litigation. As an Associate General Counsel - Litigation, UK & Lloyd's, you will provide a broad range of insurance law advice to claims handlers in respect of both contentious and non-contentious matters in a wide variety of jurisdictions. You will work on both pre-litigation and litigated claims, as well as managing coverage litigation together with the claims handling team. You will report directly to the Head of Litigation - UK & Lloyd's. You will be retained on a 12-month fixed term contract to commence from May 2024. DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? Developing comprehensive and high-quality coverage analyses, litigation and settlement strategies, keeping in mind both the particulars of each case as well as its impact on the entire book of claims and the business generally. Thinking strategically about and managing claims-related litigation. Outside of coverage and litigation advice, providing comprehensive general legal advice to the complex and multi-jurisdictional Claims organization of AXA XL, including regulatory and claims vendor contracting matters. Participating in the development of litigation management systems and processes in collaboration with other internal litigation units. Overseeing the selection and management of qualified, cost-effective outside counsel and other litigation vendors; managing, directing and actively partnering with outside counsel with respect to day-to-day file management, including the development and implementation of settlement, mediation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution strategies. Serving as a subject matter expert and resource to other units across our global insurance platform by providing comprehensive and timely legal advice and training to internal stakeholders including Claims. Reporting on significant case developments and litigation trends to senior management and other internal stakeholders; maintaining regular communication with internal clients and consulting on file strategy. Providing hands-on management for certain high-profile matters in addition to managing external counsel across a broad spectrum of claims-related litigation/arbitration matters. Focusing on individual and 'book of business' issues, including choice of law/venue and policy terms and conditions with a portfolio view of exposures and opportunities to change the law on appeal. You will work closely and collaboratively with the UK, US and Europe & Asia-Pac Claims teams. You will interact regularly with the Underwriting Legal and Policy Wordings teams to enhance the 'Underwriting and Claims feedback loop'. You will report to the Head of Litigation - UK & Lloyd's. We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: • International coverage experience: track record of insurance coverage experience, including coverage litigation, arbitration and mediation gained at a top law firm. • Legal credentials: Degree with high academic achievement and solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales or UK barrister. • Preferred but not essential: Proficiency in another European language. • Preferred but not essential:property and casualty and financial lines insurance coverage litigation expertise. • Preferred but not essential: In-house experience with a specialty (re)insurer and experience of managing litigation inside and outside the UK. • Able to understand all facets of claims and apply that knowledge to the global claims organization to assist in moving the technical and strategic agenda forward. • Able to provide assistance with amending and drafting policy wordings from a legal perspective. • Research and Analysis: Possessing the knack for complete and comprehensive researching while being able to deliver crisp, targeted and on-point analysis in a fast-paced environment. • Strategic thinking: Visualize what doesn't exist and know how to get there. Can invent, design and build. Thought leader who is able to facilitate discussions and engage with subject matter experts. • Leadership skills: Demonstrate courage. Coach, train, set expectations, evaluate and hold people accountable for delivering results in a highly matrixed environment. Change agent who can influence others across the organization. • Drafting skills for both internal notes and external communications. • Overseeing e-discovery as and when required. • Cross Border Teamworking: ability to act independently as a number of the internal claims handler clients are based outside the UK. • Mental Agility: Innovative thinker, willing to turn ideas on their heads. Capable of handling highly complex financial data and situations. • Communication and negotiation: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, negotiation and presentation skills. Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of sophistication. • Passion for Results: Work tenaciously to achieve outstanding results. A bias for action. Set high standards for self and others. Act with a sense of urgency and prudence. FIND your future AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. . click apply for full job details
MBDA is a leading defence organisation that is proud to support our Armed Forces in protecting our nations. We collaborate with governments to achieve a shared goal of defending our freedom. Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience What we can offer you: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary; Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%; Annual salary review; 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase); Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site; Excellent career progression and development opportunities; Flexible working arrangements. Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as two days on site, three at home but subject to business needs. The opportunity: You will act as a trusted Junior Legal Adviser, assisting various stakeholders throughout the business, including the senior management team. You will provide commercially orientated legal advice principally to the UK business, but also to the parent and sister companies and colleagues abroad, as required. You will also assist with company secretarial functions within the Company's and Group Legal Department. You will work in the UK Legal Team, which currently consists of four lawyers who are firmly integrated into the wider international legal team. Your aim is to: ensure that the business/projects operate with minimum acceptable risk with regard to legal implications; ensure that the Company recognises its rights, whether contractual, or in relation to assets e.g. intellectual property, and to utilise and protect such rights; assist the business to avoid taking on risks/liabilities which could have a material financial and/or reputational impact on the Company;provide advice to all departments within the Company, and also provide guidance/advice across our Group; engage and mange external legal support (where required) within approved budgets; promote effective corporate governance; conduct horizon scanning and advise on legal and regulatory change. Inherently the role is mixed, both in the context of the ranges of legal advice required and also by reason of the fact that responsibility is requested and taken for activities which do not fall squarely within other areas (examples: OECD, Data Protection and Freedom of Information). You will provide advice on matters including: Contractual terms (e.g. sales and marketing, procurement, R&D, co-operation and partnering and security related agreements, IT); Disputes; Employment; Intellectual property; Regulatory issues; Treasury matters; Company secretarial duties, including board minutes and resolutions; DEFCONs and other Government/s terms; Provision of training, particularly to the Procurement and Commercial functions on contractual terms and conditions and DEFCONs; What we're looking for from you: We are looking for someone who can demonstrate good legal skills, who is happy to be a "generalist" and, where there are gaps in their existing legal knowledge, has a desire to learn on the job and expand their competencies. In particular, you will: be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister; have academic qualifications of LLB, BA (Law) and above, with PQE; have worked in a private practice law firm. Experience working in an in-house Legal team is an advantage; possess the ability to understand a complex situation and summarise it in a concise and easy to understand format; possess the skills and authority to convince clients, both in-house and external; be capable of interfacing easily with other functions in a multi-cultural environment; possess a willing, collaborative, helpful attitude and a calm professional manner, even during times of rapid change; possess strong drafting, legal analysis and negotiating skills; demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility and ownership; have the ability to multi-task; be able to generate commercial risk-based solutions; be able to speak French or another language would be beneficial, although not essential. What are the benefits for you? An opportunity to learn and develop new areas of practice, as well as learn the cultural and behavioural skills necessary to work effectively in-house within a multinational Legal department in an international defence company. Take responsibility for the development of Legal activities primarily focused on contractual and procurement matters, but including a wide variety of diverse activities too. Develop knowledge of the products, technologies and customers within a key defence sector. You will work in a multinational environment, with opportunities for international travel! You will be part of a positive and supportive Legal team spread across Europe, with a mix of Civil and Common law experience. Our Business: We value new perspectives, collaboration, and diversity. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.
May 10, 2024
Full time
MBDA is a leading defence organisation that is proud to support our Armed Forces in protecting our nations. We collaborate with governments to achieve a shared goal of defending our freedom. Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience What we can offer you: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary; Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%; Annual salary review; 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase); Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site; Excellent career progression and development opportunities; Flexible working arrangements. Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as two days on site, three at home but subject to business needs. The opportunity: You will act as a trusted Junior Legal Adviser, assisting various stakeholders throughout the business, including the senior management team. You will provide commercially orientated legal advice principally to the UK business, but also to the parent and sister companies and colleagues abroad, as required. You will also assist with company secretarial functions within the Company's and Group Legal Department. You will work in the UK Legal Team, which currently consists of four lawyers who are firmly integrated into the wider international legal team. Your aim is to: ensure that the business/projects operate with minimum acceptable risk with regard to legal implications; ensure that the Company recognises its rights, whether contractual, or in relation to assets e.g. intellectual property, and to utilise and protect such rights; assist the business to avoid taking on risks/liabilities which could have a material financial and/or reputational impact on the Company;provide advice to all departments within the Company, and also provide guidance/advice across our Group; engage and mange external legal support (where required) within approved budgets; promote effective corporate governance; conduct horizon scanning and advise on legal and regulatory change. Inherently the role is mixed, both in the context of the ranges of legal advice required and also by reason of the fact that responsibility is requested and taken for activities which do not fall squarely within other areas (examples: OECD, Data Protection and Freedom of Information). You will provide advice on matters including: Contractual terms (e.g. sales and marketing, procurement, R&D, co-operation and partnering and security related agreements, IT); Disputes; Employment; Intellectual property; Regulatory issues; Treasury matters; Company secretarial duties, including board minutes and resolutions; DEFCONs and other Government/s terms; Provision of training, particularly to the Procurement and Commercial functions on contractual terms and conditions and DEFCONs; What we're looking for from you: We are looking for someone who can demonstrate good legal skills, who is happy to be a "generalist" and, where there are gaps in their existing legal knowledge, has a desire to learn on the job and expand their competencies. In particular, you will: be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister; have academic qualifications of LLB, BA (Law) and above, with PQE; have worked in a private practice law firm. Experience working in an in-house Legal team is an advantage; possess the ability to understand a complex situation and summarise it in a concise and easy to understand format; possess the skills and authority to convince clients, both in-house and external; be capable of interfacing easily with other functions in a multi-cultural environment; possess a willing, collaborative, helpful attitude and a calm professional manner, even during times of rapid change; possess strong drafting, legal analysis and negotiating skills; demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility and ownership; have the ability to multi-task; be able to generate commercial risk-based solutions; be able to speak French or another language would be beneficial, although not essential. What are the benefits for you? An opportunity to learn and develop new areas of practice, as well as learn the cultural and behavioural skills necessary to work effectively in-house within a multinational Legal department in an international defence company. Take responsibility for the development of Legal activities primarily focused on contractual and procurement matters, but including a wide variety of diverse activities too. Develop knowledge of the products, technologies and customers within a key defence sector. You will work in a multinational environment, with opportunities for international travel! You will be part of a positive and supportive Legal team spread across Europe, with a mix of Civil and Common law experience. Our Business: We value new perspectives, collaboration, and diversity. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced qualified solicitor to join Heriot-Watt University as our new General Counsel. Please find full brochure here . Reporting to the University Secretary, this new role of General Counsel at Heriot-Watt will provide legal support across the full range of the University's activities globally, including its subsidiary companies. These include Heriot-Watt University Malaysia; Oriam, the National Performance Centre for Sport; and Heriot-Watt Trading. In addition, the Dubai Campus is a 'branch entity' of Heriot-Watt. This is a key appointment for the University, providing legal support, advice and challenge to the University Executive members and the Court and its committees as required. The post is required to help the University drive performance and effectiveness through its contractual arrangements securing value for money and positive outcomes. The General Counsel will work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services within the University Secretary's office, drawing on their professional support and engaging widely across the University to provide legal advice, including but not limited to contracts (commercial, research, educational and partnerships) intellectual property, employment issues and procurement. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a difference. Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry. The University's mission to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, combined with its global presence and partnerships with business and industry, mean that the Heriot-Watt Group has a diverse and interesting portfolio, and the Executive is keen to secure the benefits of experienced, commercial legal acumen and governance expertise through this appointment. The postholder will embrace the Heriot-Watt University values and will look to develop key relationships across the University, adding value and benefits across the academic and professional community that makes up the University. Candidates will need to demonstrate their interest and aptitude to enjoy the culture and context of our diverse University and be able to influence and provide leadership, bringing both challenge and solutions. Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business, and languages. Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, with a large and diverse community of students and staff. The post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. Key Responsibilities Lead on the provision of timely and effective legal advice, working in particular with the University Executive members to ensure that we optimize the commercial value add from contracts delivering value for money and compliance with university or other requirements. Attend meetings of the Executive, Court and its Committees as required, providing information and advice. Advise on the legal implications and risks on major strategic projects and provide solutions and options to mitigate risks, securing protections for the University. Build relationships across the University and a comprehensive understanding of the University's mission, strategy, constitutional frameworks, and legal/governance contexts globally in order to engage effectively with a wide range of individuals in relation to academic, enterprise, research, people, and student matters, as well as equality, regulatory, governance, constitutional and corporate issues. Procure, manage and review regularly the external legal services secured for the University, ensuring that the internal legal services are optimized and seeking value for money and an appropriate range of external legal support as required to meet the University's needs. Lead and manage the processes in support of the drafting, negotiating, and scrutinizing the terms and conditions of commercial, student and academic contracts and project and staff related contracts. Examples of some contracts include, but are not limited to, Student Terms and Conditions and related Policies; commercial and academic collaborations (national and international); research agreements; student sponsored projects; donation/ scholarship agreements; IP assignments; and licenses; spin out divestment; non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements; partnership and franchise agreements both commercial and with other educational/public bodies; Staff employment contracts. Lead on legal implications and risks which arise from complaints or claims, ensuring risk mitigation and management. Working with the University Secretary, manage the overall legal costs incurred, with a focus on value for money, working closely with Procurement. Work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services and team, also within the University Secretary's office, and engage with other professional service directors as required, particularly the Global Director of HR, Director of Estates and Facilities, Director of Finance (who manages the Procurement Function) and others. Provide leadership in raising awareness of legal, regulatory and risk issues, and helping in the provision of training or briefings as required to create stronger awareness and capability in the organization. Manage and keep under review Heriot-Watt University Intellectual Property Policy ensuring it is up to date and in line with Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy. Lead on the provision of advice on the protection of Heriot-Watt University brand and manage Heriot-Watt University trademark portfolio. Manage and oversee the maintenance of Heriot-Watt University contracts database. Horizon scan all changes in the law and court or tribunal decisions that may impact Heriot-Watt University and ensure that senior management and the University Executive are briefed in advance on any changes that will impact any Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy and advise on all options for response. To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness. To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with Heriot-Watt University policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations. Person Specification As an experienced solicitor you will be comfortable navigating a complex global organisation under a matrix reporting structure, dealing with multiple stakeholders. Your experiences to date will showcase a clear and persuasive style of communication whilst explaining complex matters simply and tailoring to suit the audience needs and understanding. An understanding and interest in the Higher Education sector and the societal needs and values the sector can provide will help you settle into this role. Your post qualification experience (PQE) should also provide evidence of setting high standards to achieve organisational objectives, continually monitoring levels/standards of service, and identifying areas for improvement. Essential Criteria A qualified Solicitor in Scotland or Dual qualified (in the region of 15 years PQE). Recognised as an authority in their field or specialism within their institution or amongst external peers based demonstrated expertise. Experience of working effectively with senior management and using sound judgement in the provision of expert and strategic legal advice. Experience in legal research, writing, analysis, and reasoning. Ability to shape and influence developments across the University through own contribution to area of expertise. Experience of supervising the legal work of other solicitors, paralegals, and outside counsel; consulting on difficult or sensitive issues. Ability to carry out investigations into complex or sensitive issues, producing reports that identify key issues and findings. Ability to present compelling arguments to influence and negotiate satisfactory outcomes. Ability to keep abreast of external factors that may impact the service and takes opportunities to maximise any opportunities. Ability to plan and generate training and development opportunities to meet team members' current and future learning needs, evaluating outcomes and putting learning into practice. Experience in leading a network to pursue a shared interest, developing approaches and ideas to benefit own and others' work, actively promoting the work and image of own team and/or the University, internally and or externally. Desirable Criteria A good understanding of and/or previous experience of working within the Higher Education Sector. Experience of managing a team; encouraging contribution and involvement from staff at all levels, undertaking effective staff appraisals, evaluating performance, learning and development activities. How to apply This post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. If the position is of interest please submit a covering letter and CV by closing date of 24th of May. Interviews are anticipated w/c 17th June. Salary for this post will be based on experience and suitability up to maximum £100K. . click apply for full job details
May 10, 2024
Full time
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced qualified solicitor to join Heriot-Watt University as our new General Counsel. Please find full brochure here . Reporting to the University Secretary, this new role of General Counsel at Heriot-Watt will provide legal support across the full range of the University's activities globally, including its subsidiary companies. These include Heriot-Watt University Malaysia; Oriam, the National Performance Centre for Sport; and Heriot-Watt Trading. In addition, the Dubai Campus is a 'branch entity' of Heriot-Watt. This is a key appointment for the University, providing legal support, advice and challenge to the University Executive members and the Court and its committees as required. The post is required to help the University drive performance and effectiveness through its contractual arrangements securing value for money and positive outcomes. The General Counsel will work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services within the University Secretary's office, drawing on their professional support and engaging widely across the University to provide legal advice, including but not limited to contracts (commercial, research, educational and partnerships) intellectual property, employment issues and procurement. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a difference. Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry. The University's mission to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, combined with its global presence and partnerships with business and industry, mean that the Heriot-Watt Group has a diverse and interesting portfolio, and the Executive is keen to secure the benefits of experienced, commercial legal acumen and governance expertise through this appointment. The postholder will embrace the Heriot-Watt University values and will look to develop key relationships across the University, adding value and benefits across the academic and professional community that makes up the University. Candidates will need to demonstrate their interest and aptitude to enjoy the culture and context of our diverse University and be able to influence and provide leadership, bringing both challenge and solutions. Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business, and languages. Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, with a large and diverse community of students and staff. The post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. Key Responsibilities Lead on the provision of timely and effective legal advice, working in particular with the University Executive members to ensure that we optimize the commercial value add from contracts delivering value for money and compliance with university or other requirements. Attend meetings of the Executive, Court and its Committees as required, providing information and advice. Advise on the legal implications and risks on major strategic projects and provide solutions and options to mitigate risks, securing protections for the University. Build relationships across the University and a comprehensive understanding of the University's mission, strategy, constitutional frameworks, and legal/governance contexts globally in order to engage effectively with a wide range of individuals in relation to academic, enterprise, research, people, and student matters, as well as equality, regulatory, governance, constitutional and corporate issues. Procure, manage and review regularly the external legal services secured for the University, ensuring that the internal legal services are optimized and seeking value for money and an appropriate range of external legal support as required to meet the University's needs. Lead and manage the processes in support of the drafting, negotiating, and scrutinizing the terms and conditions of commercial, student and academic contracts and project and staff related contracts. Examples of some contracts include, but are not limited to, Student Terms and Conditions and related Policies; commercial and academic collaborations (national and international); research agreements; student sponsored projects; donation/ scholarship agreements; IP assignments; and licenses; spin out divestment; non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements; partnership and franchise agreements both commercial and with other educational/public bodies; Staff employment contracts. Lead on legal implications and risks which arise from complaints or claims, ensuring risk mitigation and management. Working with the University Secretary, manage the overall legal costs incurred, with a focus on value for money, working closely with Procurement. Work closely with the Director of Governance and Legal Services and team, also within the University Secretary's office, and engage with other professional service directors as required, particularly the Global Director of HR, Director of Estates and Facilities, Director of Finance (who manages the Procurement Function) and others. Provide leadership in raising awareness of legal, regulatory and risk issues, and helping in the provision of training or briefings as required to create stronger awareness and capability in the organization. Manage and keep under review Heriot-Watt University Intellectual Property Policy ensuring it is up to date and in line with Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy. Lead on the provision of advice on the protection of Heriot-Watt University brand and manage Heriot-Watt University trademark portfolio. Manage and oversee the maintenance of Heriot-Watt University contracts database. Horizon scan all changes in the law and court or tribunal decisions that may impact Heriot-Watt University and ensure that senior management and the University Executive are briefed in advance on any changes that will impact any Heriot-Watt University operations and strategy and advise on all options for response. To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness. To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with Heriot-Watt University policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations. Person Specification As an experienced solicitor you will be comfortable navigating a complex global organisation under a matrix reporting structure, dealing with multiple stakeholders. Your experiences to date will showcase a clear and persuasive style of communication whilst explaining complex matters simply and tailoring to suit the audience needs and understanding. An understanding and interest in the Higher Education sector and the societal needs and values the sector can provide will help you settle into this role. Your post qualification experience (PQE) should also provide evidence of setting high standards to achieve organisational objectives, continually monitoring levels/standards of service, and identifying areas for improvement. Essential Criteria A qualified Solicitor in Scotland or Dual qualified (in the region of 15 years PQE). Recognised as an authority in their field or specialism within their institution or amongst external peers based demonstrated expertise. Experience of working effectively with senior management and using sound judgement in the provision of expert and strategic legal advice. Experience in legal research, writing, analysis, and reasoning. Ability to shape and influence developments across the University through own contribution to area of expertise. Experience of supervising the legal work of other solicitors, paralegals, and outside counsel; consulting on difficult or sensitive issues. Ability to carry out investigations into complex or sensitive issues, producing reports that identify key issues and findings. Ability to present compelling arguments to influence and negotiate satisfactory outcomes. Ability to keep abreast of external factors that may impact the service and takes opportunities to maximise any opportunities. Ability to plan and generate training and development opportunities to meet team members' current and future learning needs, evaluating outcomes and putting learning into practice. Experience in leading a network to pursue a shared interest, developing approaches and ideas to benefit own and others' work, actively promoting the work and image of own team and/or the University, internally and or externally. Desirable Criteria A good understanding of and/or previous experience of working within the Higher Education Sector. Experience of managing a team; encouraging contribution and involvement from staff at all levels, undertaking effective staff appraisals, evaluating performance, learning and development activities. How to apply This post is based in Edinburgh and is an on-campus role. If the position is of interest please submit a covering letter and CV by closing date of 24th of May. Interviews are anticipated w/c 17th June. Salary for this post will be based on experience and suitability up to maximum £100K. . click apply for full job details
Site Name: UK - London - Brentford Posted Date: May 1 2024 We're excited to be moving to our vibrant new home on New Oxford Street in central London from the end of June 2024. At GSK HQ, we're building an energising space where we can connect, collaborate and get ahead of disease together. Designed especially for us, it'll be one of the healthiest workplaces in the world, with best-in-class tech and bright, light spaces to help us thrive. Role: Counsel, PV & Quality, Legal Global Medical Ops Job Purpose This role is accountable for quality, autonomous, legal support in areas of pharmacovigilance and quality assurance (both R&D and PV) for projects of a lower complexity, using a developing, working knowledge of relevant law and the relevant science. The role can work on matters of higher complexity with the direction and supervision of their line manager. The role works with supervision from more senior attorneys and will report to a grade 4 team leader. Key Responsibilities: This role will provide YOU with the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following: Responsible for producing quality legal work on a range of projects or platforms (with supervision from line manager). Aware of departmental guidance on best practices, works with line manager to ensure this is followed. Provide legal advice and influence clients to avert legal risks, by proposing creative, strategic advice on projects to Line Manager, then communicating with clients. Builds relationships with legal team members (direct and matrix teams) and clients across several projects. Provides client advice that is strategic, thoughtful, and clear on matters of lower complexity and impact, has clear and concise written and oral communication skills and the ability to translate complex matters into simple terms digestible by a wide variety of audiences. With supervision of line manager makes connections between different client groups and within the legal and compliance department as needed due to awareness of key roles and people within the business as well as broad GSK business structure and needs. Responsible for developing expertise in the areas of pharmacovigilance, quality, contracting, and PV technology platforms. Supports other medical projects for the CMO or CPO organizations, as needed. Why you? We are looking for professionals with the following skills to help us achieve our goals: Basic qualifications: Qualified as an attorney in the UK Good communication skills Pharma/healthcare industry experience Preferred experience Experience in Pharmacovigilance Experience in Quality assurance Experience working with regulators. Job Application end date : 10th May 2024 Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class ( US only). We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it.Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK's Transparency Reporting For the Record site.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Site Name: UK - London - Brentford Posted Date: May 1 2024 We're excited to be moving to our vibrant new home on New Oxford Street in central London from the end of June 2024. At GSK HQ, we're building an energising space where we can connect, collaborate and get ahead of disease together. Designed especially for us, it'll be one of the healthiest workplaces in the world, with best-in-class tech and bright, light spaces to help us thrive. Role: Counsel, PV & Quality, Legal Global Medical Ops Job Purpose This role is accountable for quality, autonomous, legal support in areas of pharmacovigilance and quality assurance (both R&D and PV) for projects of a lower complexity, using a developing, working knowledge of relevant law and the relevant science. The role can work on matters of higher complexity with the direction and supervision of their line manager. The role works with supervision from more senior attorneys and will report to a grade 4 team leader. Key Responsibilities: This role will provide YOU with the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following: Responsible for producing quality legal work on a range of projects or platforms (with supervision from line manager). Aware of departmental guidance on best practices, works with line manager to ensure this is followed. Provide legal advice and influence clients to avert legal risks, by proposing creative, strategic advice on projects to Line Manager, then communicating with clients. Builds relationships with legal team members (direct and matrix teams) and clients across several projects. Provides client advice that is strategic, thoughtful, and clear on matters of lower complexity and impact, has clear and concise written and oral communication skills and the ability to translate complex matters into simple terms digestible by a wide variety of audiences. With supervision of line manager makes connections between different client groups and within the legal and compliance department as needed due to awareness of key roles and people within the business as well as broad GSK business structure and needs. Responsible for developing expertise in the areas of pharmacovigilance, quality, contracting, and PV technology platforms. Supports other medical projects for the CMO or CPO organizations, as needed. Why you? We are looking for professionals with the following skills to help us achieve our goals: Basic qualifications: Qualified as an attorney in the UK Good communication skills Pharma/healthcare industry experience Preferred experience Experience in Pharmacovigilance Experience in Quality assurance Experience working with regulators. Job Application end date : 10th May 2024 Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class ( US only). We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it.Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK's Transparency Reporting For the Record site.
Clinical Animal Behaviourist Church Knowle, Dorset Salary dependant on experience 30,000 - 35,000 per annum Full time hybrid role with weekend availability - 37.5 hours per week My client is a well-established, much loved local charity based in Church Knowle, Dorset. They currently have an exciting opportunity to join them in the newly created position of Clinical Animal Behaviourist. This is a great opportunity for a qualified and ambitious animal behaviourist to make a real difference to the way this charity care for animals both in their centres and the wider communities. Responsibilities in the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist: Support colleagues in all three centres with behaviour assessments for dogs and cats, particularly where concerns have been raised, considering safe practices for risk mitigation and promotion of best practice. Create plans for both training and behaviour modification, using evidence based, positive methodologies that are practical and mitigate risk. Ensure continuous professional development is met by exploring contemporary knowledge via networking and collaboration with relevant organisations, both within and outside of the charity sector, and provide thought leadership in promoting new opportunities and methodology throughout the charity. Represent the charity as a passionate and informed expert, working with the Operations and Fundraising/Communications managers at internal and external events, with the media, and all relevant external channels. Play a leading role in formulation of education initiatives, both at our rescue centres and through our network of charity retail shops. Work with the Leadership team to produce an Education Strategy that promotes responsible pet ownership, position statements and wider community projects. Experience and qualifications required in the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist: Level 6 graduate qualification (Diploma / Masters / Doctorate NVQ level 6), or higher, in companion animal behaviour, welfare and behaviour modification, or companion animal behaviour counselling. Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) or working towards accreditation. Extensive experience of working in the field of dog behaviour rehabilitation and welfare. Demonstrable experience of carrying out behavioural assessments of pets. Experience of modifying companion animal behaviour in a variety of settings. Clear experience of welfare-focused animal handling in a clinical setting. Experience of working on behavioural modification techniques with cats, equines, small animals and farm animals would be advantageous Full UK driving licence Benefits in the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist: Uniform provided Company pension Employee discount - Charity shops, Pet insurance and dog/cat boarding Employee Assistance Programme wellbeing scheme Sick pay Hybrid Home-working Mileage /mile Free onsite parking Training budget If you are a current Clinical Animal Behaviourist, looking for an opportunity to really make a difference within a charity that really do care about the welfare of animals and supporting the wider community with education on the subject, then please apply today with a copy of your CV. By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce Charity & Non Profit Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Hospitality, Catering & Leisure Marketing, Digital & Technology Office & Administration Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations Senior Appointments & Executive Sales & FMCG Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Clinical Animal Behaviourist Church Knowle, Dorset Salary dependant on experience 30,000 - 35,000 per annum Full time hybrid role with weekend availability - 37.5 hours per week My client is a well-established, much loved local charity based in Church Knowle, Dorset. They currently have an exciting opportunity to join them in the newly created position of Clinical Animal Behaviourist. This is a great opportunity for a qualified and ambitious animal behaviourist to make a real difference to the way this charity care for animals both in their centres and the wider communities. Responsibilities in the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist: Support colleagues in all three centres with behaviour assessments for dogs and cats, particularly where concerns have been raised, considering safe practices for risk mitigation and promotion of best practice. Create plans for both training and behaviour modification, using evidence based, positive methodologies that are practical and mitigate risk. Ensure continuous professional development is met by exploring contemporary knowledge via networking and collaboration with relevant organisations, both within and outside of the charity sector, and provide thought leadership in promoting new opportunities and methodology throughout the charity. Represent the charity as a passionate and informed expert, working with the Operations and Fundraising/Communications managers at internal and external events, with the media, and all relevant external channels. Play a leading role in formulation of education initiatives, both at our rescue centres and through our network of charity retail shops. Work with the Leadership team to produce an Education Strategy that promotes responsible pet ownership, position statements and wider community projects. Experience and qualifications required in the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist: Level 6 graduate qualification (Diploma / Masters / Doctorate NVQ level 6), or higher, in companion animal behaviour, welfare and behaviour modification, or companion animal behaviour counselling. Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) or working towards accreditation. Extensive experience of working in the field of dog behaviour rehabilitation and welfare. Demonstrable experience of carrying out behavioural assessments of pets. Experience of modifying companion animal behaviour in a variety of settings. Clear experience of welfare-focused animal handling in a clinical setting. Experience of working on behavioural modification techniques with cats, equines, small animals and farm animals would be advantageous Full UK driving licence Benefits in the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist: Uniform provided Company pension Employee discount - Charity shops, Pet insurance and dog/cat boarding Employee Assistance Programme wellbeing scheme Sick pay Hybrid Home-working Mileage /mile Free onsite parking Training budget If you are a current Clinical Animal Behaviourist, looking for an opportunity to really make a difference within a charity that really do care about the welfare of animals and supporting the wider community with education on the subject, then please apply today with a copy of your CV. By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce Charity & Non Profit Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Hospitality, Catering & Leisure Marketing, Digital & Technology Office & Administration Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations Senior Appointments & Executive Sales & FMCG Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.
Zilch is a payment tech company on a mission to create the most empowering way to pay for anything, anywhere. Combining the best of debit, credit and savings, we give our customers the option to earn instant cashback or spread the cost of pricier purchases, completely interest free and with no late fees. Pretty great, right? We've already done big things since launching in the UK in 2020. In our first 24 months, we gained a huge 3 million customers. And just 14 months into our journey, we earned double-unicorn status - the fastest company in Europe to do so bragging-not-bragging There are some exciting projects coming up and we've got big growth plans. Want to join us? About the role: The Senior People Partner at Zilch is a strategic and hands-on role responsible for managing various aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with the People team, management, and cross-functional departments to develop and implement People programs and initiatives that align with our company's values, goals, and overall vision. As a trusted advisor, you will act as a bridge between employees and management, promoting an engaging, inclusive, and high-performing work environment. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Employee Relations: Foster positive working relationships by providing support and guidance to employees and managers on a wide range of People-related matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation. Performance Management: Support the performance evaluation process by providing coaching to managers on performance feedback, goal setting, and development plans for their teams. Learning and Development: Identify training needs and work with the Learning and Development team to implement effective learning initiatives and employee development programs. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Champion diversity and inclusion efforts within the organisation, promoting a culture that embraces different perspectives and backgrounds. Employee Engagement: Implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and job satisfaction, conducting surveys, analysing feedback, and recommending action plans. Compensation and Benefits: Collaborate with the People team and management on compensation planning, ensuring market competitiveness and fairness across the organisation. People Policy and Compliance: Stay up to date with employment laws and regulations, ensuring that the company's People policies and practices comply with legal requirements. Employee Communications: Facilitate effective communication between employees and management, providing regular updates on company news, changes, and initiatives. Employee Relations Cases: Handling end to end ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, suspension, and dismissals. Complex Requests: Managing complex flexible working requests, reasonable adjustments, internal transfers and out of cycle changes. Risk assessment: Assessing and identifying the legal and commercial risks to the business in all practices. Compliance: Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, CIPD and Acas guidelines. Partnering: Partnering with senior stakeholders and managers to understand their business areas and adding value with advice and operations. Working planning: Workforce planning and advising on resource management. Understanding budgets, costs and forecasts. Consistency & Fairness: Ensuring consistency and fair practices across the company. Projects: Leading companywide and people projects as assigned by your line manager. Other: Other work as reasonably required. What we're looking for: Required • Proven experience as a People Generalist, People Business Partner, or similar role, preferably in a fast-paced tech or startup environment. • Strong knowledge of People best practices, employment laws, and industry trends. • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills. • Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. • High level of empathy, cultural awareness, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. • Proficiency with HRIS and other People-related tools and systems • Strategic thinker with commercial and hands-on approach to problem-solving • CIPD level 3 or 5 complete Preferred • Bachelor's degree in HR/People Management, Social Science or a related field. What we offer: Compensation & Savings Pension scheme - 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution Death in Service scheme - 3x your annual basic salary to nominated beneficiaries Income Protection - up to 75% of annual basic salary to cover long term injury or illness Private Medical Insurance including; GP consultations (video, telephone or face-to-face) Prescribed medication In-patient, day-patient and out-patient care Mental health support Physiotherapy Advanced cancer cover Employee Assistance Programme including Unlimited mental health sessions 24/7 remote GP & physiotherapy 24/7 helpline for emotional & practical support Savings & discounts on everyday shopping 1:1 personalised wellbeing consultations Family Friendly Policies Enhanced maternity pay Enhanced paternity pay Enhanced adoption pay 5% cashback in Zilch rewards on purchases through the app £200 Zilch rewards bonus for WFH set up Learning & Development Professional Qualifications Professional Memberships Learning Suite for e-courses Internal Training Programmes FCA & Regulatory training Hybrid Working 3 days in office Casual dress code Work related social events Free fruit, snacks, and refreshments in the office Zilch is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a cover letter. We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Zilch and we appreciate your interest in joining our business. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue to the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success. Zilch Technology is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage all applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Apply for this Job
May 09, 2024
Full time
Zilch is a payment tech company on a mission to create the most empowering way to pay for anything, anywhere. Combining the best of debit, credit and savings, we give our customers the option to earn instant cashback or spread the cost of pricier purchases, completely interest free and with no late fees. Pretty great, right? We've already done big things since launching in the UK in 2020. In our first 24 months, we gained a huge 3 million customers. And just 14 months into our journey, we earned double-unicorn status - the fastest company in Europe to do so bragging-not-bragging There are some exciting projects coming up and we've got big growth plans. Want to join us? About the role: The Senior People Partner at Zilch is a strategic and hands-on role responsible for managing various aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with the People team, management, and cross-functional departments to develop and implement People programs and initiatives that align with our company's values, goals, and overall vision. As a trusted advisor, you will act as a bridge between employees and management, promoting an engaging, inclusive, and high-performing work environment. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Employee Relations: Foster positive working relationships by providing support and guidance to employees and managers on a wide range of People-related matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation. Performance Management: Support the performance evaluation process by providing coaching to managers on performance feedback, goal setting, and development plans for their teams. Learning and Development: Identify training needs and work with the Learning and Development team to implement effective learning initiatives and employee development programs. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Champion diversity and inclusion efforts within the organisation, promoting a culture that embraces different perspectives and backgrounds. Employee Engagement: Implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and job satisfaction, conducting surveys, analysing feedback, and recommending action plans. Compensation and Benefits: Collaborate with the People team and management on compensation planning, ensuring market competitiveness and fairness across the organisation. People Policy and Compliance: Stay up to date with employment laws and regulations, ensuring that the company's People policies and practices comply with legal requirements. Employee Communications: Facilitate effective communication between employees and management, providing regular updates on company news, changes, and initiatives. Employee Relations Cases: Handling end to end ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, suspension, and dismissals. Complex Requests: Managing complex flexible working requests, reasonable adjustments, internal transfers and out of cycle changes. Risk assessment: Assessing and identifying the legal and commercial risks to the business in all practices. Compliance: Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, CIPD and Acas guidelines. Partnering: Partnering with senior stakeholders and managers to understand their business areas and adding value with advice and operations. Working planning: Workforce planning and advising on resource management. Understanding budgets, costs and forecasts. Consistency & Fairness: Ensuring consistency and fair practices across the company. Projects: Leading companywide and people projects as assigned by your line manager. Other: Other work as reasonably required. What we're looking for: Required • Proven experience as a People Generalist, People Business Partner, or similar role, preferably in a fast-paced tech or startup environment. • Strong knowledge of People best practices, employment laws, and industry trends. • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills. • Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. • High level of empathy, cultural awareness, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. • Proficiency with HRIS and other People-related tools and systems • Strategic thinker with commercial and hands-on approach to problem-solving • CIPD level 3 or 5 complete Preferred • Bachelor's degree in HR/People Management, Social Science or a related field. What we offer: Compensation & Savings Pension scheme - 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution Death in Service scheme - 3x your annual basic salary to nominated beneficiaries Income Protection - up to 75% of annual basic salary to cover long term injury or illness Private Medical Insurance including; GP consultations (video, telephone or face-to-face) Prescribed medication In-patient, day-patient and out-patient care Mental health support Physiotherapy Advanced cancer cover Employee Assistance Programme including Unlimited mental health sessions 24/7 remote GP & physiotherapy 24/7 helpline for emotional & practical support Savings & discounts on everyday shopping 1:1 personalised wellbeing consultations Family Friendly Policies Enhanced maternity pay Enhanced paternity pay Enhanced adoption pay 5% cashback in Zilch rewards on purchases through the app £200 Zilch rewards bonus for WFH set up Learning & Development Professional Qualifications Professional Memberships Learning Suite for e-courses Internal Training Programmes FCA & Regulatory training Hybrid Working 3 days in office Casual dress code Work related social events Free fruit, snacks, and refreshments in the office Zilch is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a cover letter. We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Zilch and we appreciate your interest in joining our business. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue to the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success. Zilch Technology is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage all applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Apply for this Job
Health and Social Care Trainer - Private Luxury Healthcare London Competitive Salary Full Time / Permanent Our client offers over 100 years of combined experience in elderly care, Healthcare and hospitality and is recognised as the premier provider of luxury care services in London. They are passionately devoted to enhancing the lives of their members and families. They blend their expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in everything they do. Based on the success of their award winning first home in Chelsea, they are expanding across London with both 4 additional properties and innovative new services for seniors. Purpose of the role As and experienced qualified Trainer you will be working across the business ensuring the team have completed mandatory training as part of their induction programme upon joining. You will identify the ongoing training and development needs through regular consultation with the Home General manager and operation teams. You will develop appropriate plans and training interventions to meet the needs of our organisation and CQC compliant. Training needs and delivery: Meet regularly with management teams to identify and support local training requirements. Deliver the induction training to all team members within designated area and support with additional training delivery when required. Partner with subject matter experts to ensure training fulfils Our client regulatory obligations. Work in partnership with Home to populate the training schedule and drive maximum attendance and completion. Deliver accreditation courses to develop long term improvement of team member skills, enabling them to fulfil their potential within the business. Work with the care, training, and operations teams to identify, detail and propose solutions to all the training requirements. Key Responsibilities Researching possible solutions and presenting ideas at relevant stakeholder meetings. Working with feedback as part of the training initiative development Ensuring all new employees are provided with a robust, fit for purpose induction and continuous training that encompasses all mandatory and legislative requirements. This may include: E-learning modules Sourcing, review and assessment of external training when appropriate Review and development of induction processes and documentation. Ensuring the requirements of the care certificate are fully met within the induction. Supporting managers to induct their staff. Delivering mandatory face to face training such as Emergency first aid, moving and handling, supervision training and many more Delivering internal training when required. This includes designing, delivering and maintaining. material (reviewing on an annual basis to ensure that it is kept up to date) Remaining up to date with legislative changes and updates as well as relevant partnership networks to ensure we remain compliant with training requirements, operate best practice, and continue to develop. Maintain, assess and review the quality and relevance of internal training delivered by others in the homes. This could include but is not limited to: Moving & Handling Systems training Staff skills gap identification by managers Subject specific training (e.g., use of equipment) You will have the following skills and experience: Industry relevant qualifications or equivalent Health & Social Care qualification to level 3 Teaching qualification or PTLLS Level 3 qualification (preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector) A1 Assessors qualification or the award in Education and Training or Equivalent. First Aid Instructor Qualification. ILM or similar supervisory management qualification (desirable) Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies. Experience of working in social healthcare Delivering and developing training solutions Experience in delivering care training such as Emergency first aid, Moving and handling, induction programme. Conducting training needs analysis Working in health & social care Minimum of three years' experience in the delivery of mandatory training in the Health & Social Care Basic numeracy and literacy skills Other Requirements: Be prepared to travel extensively within London including visits to Head Office For further information and to apply please contac Julie Gregson directly. CCS Compass Corporate Services is a division of Compass Holding group and are acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer 200 worth of John Lewis Vouchers for each successful recommendation.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Health and Social Care Trainer - Private Luxury Healthcare London Competitive Salary Full Time / Permanent Our client offers over 100 years of combined experience in elderly care, Healthcare and hospitality and is recognised as the premier provider of luxury care services in London. They are passionately devoted to enhancing the lives of their members and families. They blend their expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in everything they do. Based on the success of their award winning first home in Chelsea, they are expanding across London with both 4 additional properties and innovative new services for seniors. Purpose of the role As and experienced qualified Trainer you will be working across the business ensuring the team have completed mandatory training as part of their induction programme upon joining. You will identify the ongoing training and development needs through regular consultation with the Home General manager and operation teams. You will develop appropriate plans and training interventions to meet the needs of our organisation and CQC compliant. Training needs and delivery: Meet regularly with management teams to identify and support local training requirements. Deliver the induction training to all team members within designated area and support with additional training delivery when required. Partner with subject matter experts to ensure training fulfils Our client regulatory obligations. Work in partnership with Home to populate the training schedule and drive maximum attendance and completion. Deliver accreditation courses to develop long term improvement of team member skills, enabling them to fulfil their potential within the business. Work with the care, training, and operations teams to identify, detail and propose solutions to all the training requirements. Key Responsibilities Researching possible solutions and presenting ideas at relevant stakeholder meetings. Working with feedback as part of the training initiative development Ensuring all new employees are provided with a robust, fit for purpose induction and continuous training that encompasses all mandatory and legislative requirements. This may include: E-learning modules Sourcing, review and assessment of external training when appropriate Review and development of induction processes and documentation. Ensuring the requirements of the care certificate are fully met within the induction. Supporting managers to induct their staff. Delivering mandatory face to face training such as Emergency first aid, moving and handling, supervision training and many more Delivering internal training when required. This includes designing, delivering and maintaining. material (reviewing on an annual basis to ensure that it is kept up to date) Remaining up to date with legislative changes and updates as well as relevant partnership networks to ensure we remain compliant with training requirements, operate best practice, and continue to develop. Maintain, assess and review the quality and relevance of internal training delivered by others in the homes. This could include but is not limited to: Moving & Handling Systems training Staff skills gap identification by managers Subject specific training (e.g., use of equipment) You will have the following skills and experience: Industry relevant qualifications or equivalent Health & Social Care qualification to level 3 Teaching qualification or PTLLS Level 3 qualification (preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector) A1 Assessors qualification or the award in Education and Training or Equivalent. First Aid Instructor Qualification. ILM or similar supervisory management qualification (desirable) Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies. Experience of working in social healthcare Delivering and developing training solutions Experience in delivering care training such as Emergency first aid, Moving and handling, induction programme. Conducting training needs analysis Working in health & social care Minimum of three years' experience in the delivery of mandatory training in the Health & Social Care Basic numeracy and literacy skills Other Requirements: Be prepared to travel extensively within London including visits to Head Office For further information and to apply please contac Julie Gregson directly. CCS Compass Corporate Services is a division of Compass Holding group and are acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer 200 worth of John Lewis Vouchers for each successful recommendation.
Join A thriving accountancy practice! With flexible working hours, generous holiday allowance, and a range of perks including a company pension, cycle-to-work scheme, and free eye tests, you'll thrive in our friendly, supportive environment. With opportunities for career development and regular social events, this is the perfect role for an experienced accountant looking for a fulfilling career. Experienced Semi Senior/Senior for successful accountancy practise in Rotherham salary circa £27000 - £35000 - loads of benefits 37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10.30am 4.00pm) Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available) Payment of professional memberships Cycle to work scheme Free parking or street parking at all sites Free eye tests Various staff incentives - Commission based referral scheme, Google review reward Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA s and Mortgages fee Use of company gym if located in Sheffield Close to transport links and shops Regular Social Events including a Summer Do and Christmas Party Relaxed working environment with friendly sociable colleagues Job Purpose: To use your knowledge and skills to deliver a first-class service to our clients and provide accounts and audit support to a busy accountancy practice. Duties: Oversee client bookkeeping Able to manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients Preparation of complex company financial statements Preparation of interim management accounts Preparation of personal tax returns Preparation of partnership accounts and returns Review and submit quarterly VAT returns Forecasts and business projections not essential Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners Train members of staff and allocate duties Company Secretarial Duties (desirable) Preparation of P11ds (desirable) Payroll experience (desirable) Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required Skills and Experience: You must have at least 5 years working in an accountancy practice environment. Extensive experience of Xero is essential. Sage 50 & Quickbooks (advantage) Iris, Sage Business Cloud (advantage) Strong Attention to Detail Excellent Time Management Skills Exceptional Communication Skills with a good telephone manner Good written and technical Skills Strong Prioritisation and Organisation Skills Ability to Handle Confidential Information Strong Record Keeping Skills Willing to put in extra paid hours as and when required Qualifications: Qualified by experience or part qualified ACA/ACCA. At A for Appointments, we are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying towards any candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Join A thriving accountancy practice! With flexible working hours, generous holiday allowance, and a range of perks including a company pension, cycle-to-work scheme, and free eye tests, you'll thrive in our friendly, supportive environment. With opportunities for career development and regular social events, this is the perfect role for an experienced accountant looking for a fulfilling career. Experienced Semi Senior/Senior for successful accountancy practise in Rotherham salary circa £27000 - £35000 - loads of benefits 37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10.30am 4.00pm) Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available) Payment of professional memberships Cycle to work scheme Free parking or street parking at all sites Free eye tests Various staff incentives - Commission based referral scheme, Google review reward Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA s and Mortgages fee Use of company gym if located in Sheffield Close to transport links and shops Regular Social Events including a Summer Do and Christmas Party Relaxed working environment with friendly sociable colleagues Job Purpose: To use your knowledge and skills to deliver a first-class service to our clients and provide accounts and audit support to a busy accountancy practice. Duties: Oversee client bookkeeping Able to manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients Preparation of complex company financial statements Preparation of interim management accounts Preparation of personal tax returns Preparation of partnership accounts and returns Review and submit quarterly VAT returns Forecasts and business projections not essential Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners Train members of staff and allocate duties Company Secretarial Duties (desirable) Preparation of P11ds (desirable) Payroll experience (desirable) Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required Skills and Experience: You must have at least 5 years working in an accountancy practice environment. Extensive experience of Xero is essential. Sage 50 & Quickbooks (advantage) Iris, Sage Business Cloud (advantage) Strong Attention to Detail Excellent Time Management Skills Exceptional Communication Skills with a good telephone manner Good written and technical Skills Strong Prioritisation and Organisation Skills Ability to Handle Confidential Information Strong Record Keeping Skills Willing to put in extra paid hours as and when required Qualifications: Qualified by experience or part qualified ACA/ACCA. At A for Appointments, we are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying towards any candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Company Description At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn. Job Description Description - External Envision working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders. Now, place yourself in that mix; leading discussions, asking the right questions, delivering scientific communications and driving results. This position can be based out of Irvine, CA, Marlow, UK, or remotely. What Your New Manager Wants You To Know The Associate Director / Director, Global Body Contouring, Global Aesthetics Medical Affairs (GAMA) is a key strategic leader in the GAMA organization. Working under the leadership of the Executive Medical Director, Global Body Contouring, GAMA in partnership with key medical functional teams; the Associate Director / Director will assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive medical strategies for specific medical devices / products within the Body Contouring aesthetics portfolio. The Associate Director / Director must conduct their work activities in compliance with all AbbVie internal requirements and with all applicable regional regulatory requirements.AbbVie internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, and general business policies, requirements, and objectives. YOU ARE more than just a title, YOU ARE A global strategic thinker: align and excite internal stakeholders to facilitate success through strong leadership, strategic thinking and personal drive. First class team player: collaborate across multiple disciplines to ensure compliance and ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership. You Will Strategic and Tactical Planning Develop and implement GAMA Global Body Contouring strategic and tactical plans. P articipate in pre-launch, launch and post-launch strategic decisions and delivery of medical tactics alongside providing medical expertise and scientific support to cross functional stakeholders. Measure and communicate progress on medical project milestones. Ensure alignment of medical functional teams supporting the Global Body Contouring strategic and tactical plans. Provide TA specific strategic guidance to the Global Body Contouring Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). Lead on planning for and execution of medical advisory boards to inform current and future Allergan Aesthetic / AbbVie Medical Aesthetic strategic decisions. Contribute to commercial planning by leveraging medical/scientific expertise, knowledge of scientific data and understanding of the external healthcare environment. Advice and support commercial colleagues in the development of their marketing plans and scientific materials. Medical and Scientific Data Generation and Communication Under guidance from GAMA leadership, help develop and execute data generation plans (e.g. Phase 4) to provide post marketing data that supports the Body Contouring portfolio. Collaborate with the Global Scientific Communications team to contribute to robust Body Contouring publication plans. Collaborate with GAMA team members to identify key scientific content needed for field MSL teams. Internal and External Relationships Establish and maintain internal organizational links with the broader R&D, commercial and other Allergan Aesthetics / AbbVie departments to ensure appropriate support for GAMA. Establish and maintain relationships with top tier external experts in aesthetics to establish a strong scientific presence in the clinical and academic communities. Collaborate with the MSL teams to ensure external expert development and communication is optimized. Collaborate with Health Economic and Outcomes Research (HEOR) team to establish scientific and clinical credibility for clinical outcomes focused on patient reported outcomes. Assess support of external IIS proposals and concepts related to Body Contouring to ensure alignment with IIS priorities. Deliver portfolio-related clinical presentations as needed and participate in prioritized scientific congresses. Collect HCP and MSL insights to inform Allergan Aesthetics / AbbVie strategy (e.g. via advisory boards, strategic insights, field insight discussions). Qualifications Qualifications - External Medical Degree (MD), PhD, PharmD and/or other higher scientific degree / qualification. Solid understandingof legal and regulatory guidelines; knowledge ofpromotional regulations, FDA and other global regulations as they relate to device and pharmaceutical approvals. Progressive experience in healthcare industry and medical device industry inmedical affairs function. Minimum 2 years' aesthetic area relevant experience required; minimum 5years work experience within the healthcare/medical device industry. Body Contouring (medical device) therapeutic area experience is stronglypreferred, as well as experience in late phase studies, publications and broadermedical affairs activities. An understanding of Good Clinical Practices, ICH guidelines, PhRMA code, FDACFR, ISO, clinical research ethics, HIPAA and patient privacy laws, EU Directiveand other applicable local regulations. The ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact and collaborate compliantly and effectively with internal cross-functional stakeholders and therapeutic area thought leaders. Expertise to influence others without direct reporting relationships. In this role, we're looking for a leader who will: Act with a strategic enterprise mindset Be excellence focused and outcome orientated Act as an Influencer Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie's policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Company Description At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn. Job Description Description - External Envision working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders. Now, place yourself in that mix; leading discussions, asking the right questions, delivering scientific communications and driving results. This position can be based out of Irvine, CA, Marlow, UK, or remotely. What Your New Manager Wants You To Know The Associate Director / Director, Global Body Contouring, Global Aesthetics Medical Affairs (GAMA) is a key strategic leader in the GAMA organization. Working under the leadership of the Executive Medical Director, Global Body Contouring, GAMA in partnership with key medical functional teams; the Associate Director / Director will assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive medical strategies for specific medical devices / products within the Body Contouring aesthetics portfolio. The Associate Director / Director must conduct their work activities in compliance with all AbbVie internal requirements and with all applicable regional regulatory requirements.AbbVie internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, and general business policies, requirements, and objectives. YOU ARE more than just a title, YOU ARE A global strategic thinker: align and excite internal stakeholders to facilitate success through strong leadership, strategic thinking and personal drive. First class team player: collaborate across multiple disciplines to ensure compliance and ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership. You Will Strategic and Tactical Planning Develop and implement GAMA Global Body Contouring strategic and tactical plans. P articipate in pre-launch, launch and post-launch strategic decisions and delivery of medical tactics alongside providing medical expertise and scientific support to cross functional stakeholders. Measure and communicate progress on medical project milestones. Ensure alignment of medical functional teams supporting the Global Body Contouring strategic and tactical plans. Provide TA specific strategic guidance to the Global Body Contouring Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). Lead on planning for and execution of medical advisory boards to inform current and future Allergan Aesthetic / AbbVie Medical Aesthetic strategic decisions. Contribute to commercial planning by leveraging medical/scientific expertise, knowledge of scientific data and understanding of the external healthcare environment. Advice and support commercial colleagues in the development of their marketing plans and scientific materials. Medical and Scientific Data Generation and Communication Under guidance from GAMA leadership, help develop and execute data generation plans (e.g. Phase 4) to provide post marketing data that supports the Body Contouring portfolio. Collaborate with the Global Scientific Communications team to contribute to robust Body Contouring publication plans. Collaborate with GAMA team members to identify key scientific content needed for field MSL teams. Internal and External Relationships Establish and maintain internal organizational links with the broader R&D, commercial and other Allergan Aesthetics / AbbVie departments to ensure appropriate support for GAMA. Establish and maintain relationships with top tier external experts in aesthetics to establish a strong scientific presence in the clinical and academic communities. Collaborate with the MSL teams to ensure external expert development and communication is optimized. Collaborate with Health Economic and Outcomes Research (HEOR) team to establish scientific and clinical credibility for clinical outcomes focused on patient reported outcomes. Assess support of external IIS proposals and concepts related to Body Contouring to ensure alignment with IIS priorities. Deliver portfolio-related clinical presentations as needed and participate in prioritized scientific congresses. Collect HCP and MSL insights to inform Allergan Aesthetics / AbbVie strategy (e.g. via advisory boards, strategic insights, field insight discussions). Qualifications Qualifications - External Medical Degree (MD), PhD, PharmD and/or other higher scientific degree / qualification. Solid understandingof legal and regulatory guidelines; knowledge ofpromotional regulations, FDA and other global regulations as they relate to device and pharmaceutical approvals. Progressive experience in healthcare industry and medical device industry inmedical affairs function. Minimum 2 years' aesthetic area relevant experience required; minimum 5years work experience within the healthcare/medical device industry. Body Contouring (medical device) therapeutic area experience is stronglypreferred, as well as experience in late phase studies, publications and broadermedical affairs activities. An understanding of Good Clinical Practices, ICH guidelines, PhRMA code, FDACFR, ISO, clinical research ethics, HIPAA and patient privacy laws, EU Directiveand other applicable local regulations. The ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact and collaborate compliantly and effectively with internal cross-functional stakeholders and therapeutic area thought leaders. Expertise to influence others without direct reporting relationships. In this role, we're looking for a leader who will: Act with a strategic enterprise mindset Be excellence focused and outcome orientated Act as an Influencer Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie's policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, UK - London - Brentford Posted Date: Aug Reporting to the Director, Core Technologies, the Director, Head of IRT provides will provide functional leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all IRT activities. This role will provide thought leadership and partner with Senior leadership in the business, IT & clinical operations. This position is primarily responsible for oversight of global team, leading the development of IRT system to meet the needs of portfolio and business. The role requires a combination of deep business skills and technical expertise to in product development and system support. The leader in this role is expected to maintain an awareness of industry benchmarks and evaluate innovative new technologies to ensure IRT processes are at the 'best practice' level of performance. The position is best suited for someone with growth mindset and the ability to drive change and innovation that supports GSK ambition for a modernized and digital clinical supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Lead the IRT Operations team of 12-15 FTE's, with accountability for overall delivery demonstrating leadership essentials Responsible for directing and managing the use of IRT and technology to support GSK studies Partner with the Senior Leadership to deliver future-state capabilities which lead to robust, scalable solutions to support clinical trial supply activities Responsible for oversight, strategic direction and implementation of IRT systems-related projects, ensuring project milestones and system requirements are met Collaborates with supply chain function SMEs in the development of processes and integrations that support simplification and achieve acceleration of portfolio Be a change advocate, leading transformational tasks which focus on simplification of processes and system design, and with holistic approach in ensuring interoperability amongst clinical & supply chain ecosystem. Contributes to the development of GSK clinical supply chain digital strategy and technology roadmaps in close collaboration with business and IT partners Initiates continuous improvement efforts, identifies and develops best practices, and enforces standardization when appropriate throughout the system implementation lifecycle Works well with senior leadership with ability to effectively communicate and influence outcomes achieving GSK objectives Builds and develops talent with focus on inclusion and diversity Drive functional improvements, challenge the status quo and be responsible for identifying and delivering innovative approaches to improve processes Act within an inspection-ready and quality mindset across all activities and represent as needed during internal and external audits, ensuring IRT processes and documentation are fit for purpose and remain in compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements (cGXP, 21 CFR Part 11) Manage IRT vendor relationships and seek to utilize the best IRT vendors in the industry Explore uses of emerging technology to enhance clinical supply efficiency Support and provide insights on GSK's modernization journey and digital supply chain initiatives Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: 12+ year operational experience in clinical trials Previous supervisory and line management experience Project management and/or continuous improvement experience Demonstrated knowledge of clinical development processes, global clinical operations, IRT systems and processes Knowledge and experience working in a GMP / GCP environment and with regulatory audit teams High focus on data integrity principles in collecting/updating data collected via IRT system Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: MBA or master's degree in supply chain management Basic understanding of statistical principles (randomization method, blinding/unblinding, potential bias, adaptive design, etc) Knowledge of Help Desk support activities Why GSK? At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader inConsumer Health, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we're making the biggestchanges we've made to our business in over 20 years. We're on track to separate and create two new companies in 2022: New GSK with a leading portfolio of vaccines and specialty medicines as well as R&D based on immune system and geneticsscience; and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company of loved and trusted brands. With new ambition comes new purpose. For New GSK, this is to unite science, talent and technology to get ahead of diseasetogether - all with the clear ambition of delivering human health impact; stronger and more sustainable shareholder returns; andas a new GSK where outstanding people thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all this is through our people and our culture. A culturethat is ambitious for patients - so we deliver what matters better and faster; accountable for impact - with clear ownership ofgoals and support to succeed; and where we do the right thing . So, if you're ready to improve the lives of billions, join us at thisexciting moment in our journey. Join our challenge to get Ahead Together. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1- (US Toll Free) or +1 (outside US). GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, UK - London - Brentford Posted Date: Aug Reporting to the Director, Core Technologies, the Director, Head of IRT provides will provide functional leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all IRT activities. This role will provide thought leadership and partner with Senior leadership in the business, IT & clinical operations. This position is primarily responsible for oversight of global team, leading the development of IRT system to meet the needs of portfolio and business. The role requires a combination of deep business skills and technical expertise to in product development and system support. The leader in this role is expected to maintain an awareness of industry benchmarks and evaluate innovative new technologies to ensure IRT processes are at the 'best practice' level of performance. The position is best suited for someone with growth mindset and the ability to drive change and innovation that supports GSK ambition for a modernized and digital clinical supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Lead the IRT Operations team of 12-15 FTE's, with accountability for overall delivery demonstrating leadership essentials Responsible for directing and managing the use of IRT and technology to support GSK studies Partner with the Senior Leadership to deliver future-state capabilities which lead to robust, scalable solutions to support clinical trial supply activities Responsible for oversight, strategic direction and implementation of IRT systems-related projects, ensuring project milestones and system requirements are met Collaborates with supply chain function SMEs in the development of processes and integrations that support simplification and achieve acceleration of portfolio Be a change advocate, leading transformational tasks which focus on simplification of processes and system design, and with holistic approach in ensuring interoperability amongst clinical & supply chain ecosystem. Contributes to the development of GSK clinical supply chain digital strategy and technology roadmaps in close collaboration with business and IT partners Initiates continuous improvement efforts, identifies and develops best practices, and enforces standardization when appropriate throughout the system implementation lifecycle Works well with senior leadership with ability to effectively communicate and influence outcomes achieving GSK objectives Builds and develops talent with focus on inclusion and diversity Drive functional improvements, challenge the status quo and be responsible for identifying and delivering innovative approaches to improve processes Act within an inspection-ready and quality mindset across all activities and represent as needed during internal and external audits, ensuring IRT processes and documentation are fit for purpose and remain in compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements (cGXP, 21 CFR Part 11) Manage IRT vendor relationships and seek to utilize the best IRT vendors in the industry Explore uses of emerging technology to enhance clinical supply efficiency Support and provide insights on GSK's modernization journey and digital supply chain initiatives Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: 12+ year operational experience in clinical trials Previous supervisory and line management experience Project management and/or continuous improvement experience Demonstrated knowledge of clinical development processes, global clinical operations, IRT systems and processes Knowledge and experience working in a GMP / GCP environment and with regulatory audit teams High focus on data integrity principles in collecting/updating data collected via IRT system Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: MBA or master's degree in supply chain management Basic understanding of statistical principles (randomization method, blinding/unblinding, potential bias, adaptive design, etc) Knowledge of Help Desk support activities Why GSK? At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader inConsumer Health, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we're making the biggestchanges we've made to our business in over 20 years. We're on track to separate and create two new companies in 2022: New GSK with a leading portfolio of vaccines and specialty medicines as well as R&D based on immune system and geneticsscience; and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company of loved and trusted brands. With new ambition comes new purpose. For New GSK, this is to unite science, talent and technology to get ahead of diseasetogether - all with the clear ambition of delivering human health impact; stronger and more sustainable shareholder returns; andas a new GSK where outstanding people thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all this is through our people and our culture. A culturethat is ambitious for patients - so we deliver what matters better and faster; accountable for impact - with clear ownership ofgoals and support to succeed; and where we do the right thing . So, if you're ready to improve the lives of billions, join us at thisexciting moment in our journey. Join our challenge to get Ahead Together. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1- (US Toll Free) or +1 (outside US). GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. At GSK, the health and safety of our employees are of paramount importance. As a science-led healthcare company on a mission to get ahead of disease together, we believe that supporting vaccination against COVID-19 is the single best thing we can do in the US to ensure the health and safety of our employees, complementary workers, workplaces, customers, consumers, communities, and the patients we serve. GSK has made the decision to require all US employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, where allowed by state or local law and where vaccine supply is readily available. The only exceptions to this requirement are employees who are approved for an accommodation for religious, medical or disability-related reasons. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK's Transparency Reporting For the Record site.
Overview: To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. Assistant Company Secretary internally called Deputy Company Secretary The Assistant Company Secretary will provide company secretarial guidance and support to the business. You will undertake activities necessary for meeting the requirements of relevant laws, the Constitution Agreement and Articles of Association. This includes managing and coordinating key company meetings e.g. Members' General Meetings, Board and Committee meetings. Reporting to the Company Secretary, a key part of the role will involve engaging with the RSSB Board, the Executive Committee, Senior Leadership teams and external stakeholders such as the non-executive directors/NEDS. Responsibilities: Provide proactive company secretarial support and guidance to the RSSB Group Boards and Committees including on governance related matters (including in relation to RSSB's Constitution and Articles). Oversee and coordinate arrangements for RSSB Board and Committee Meetings, including the preparation of papers and agendas. Manage the internal processes necessary to provide agenda papers and other related documentation. Coordinate the production of the CEO's Board report and ensure all required Board notifications and approvals are included in compliance with RSSB Group's Scheme of Delegation. Communicate Board and Committee decisions to all required stakeholders. Support RSSB Board and Committee meetings including drafting clear and concise meeting minutes, Chair meeting reports and action items reports. Support the Company Secretary in fulfilling their role and deputising for them where required. Manage the member voting process for new Industry NED elections in compliance with all relevant regulations and company documents. Monitor the NED contract expirations and advise the Chair accordingly. Managing the appointment process for NEDs including issuing terms of appointment and conflict of interest declarations and coordinating the induction and onboarding process. Provide all company secretarial support and administrative services to the Board Committees (including the Audit and Risk Committee) and to the two RSSB subsidiaries. Manage and coordinate the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in compliance with the Constitution Agreement and Company Articles Lead the Company Secretariat's role in the production, approval and submission of the Annual Report, working closely colleagues and external auditors on the coordination of the Annual Report and Accounts, information gathering and drafting and ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice requirements. Manage and safekeep governance information and documentation. Qualifications: ICSA/CGI Associate qualification or equivalent university degree/diploma in Business and Administration, or be part qualified with substantial expertise as an inhouse Company Secretary or in a similar role. Ability to grasp and assimilate legal and regulatory documents and practically apply relevant principles, as well as providing related advice where required. Able to demonstrate an understanding of stakeholders and their commercial needs. Able to liaise with and provide advice to key stakeholders building effective and lasting relationships. Proficient written and verbal communications skills. Consistent and meticulous attention to detail. Discretion and integrity handling confidential information and working with Senior Stakeholders. Effective administrative, organisational and time management skills. A commitment to RSSB's values. Desirable: Working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 ("CA2006") including the ability to research and provide advice on various procedural and other aspects of the CA2006 and corporate governance matters to the Company Secretary. Experience with using Board Portals. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised deadline if sufficient numbers of applications are received. We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request. We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Overview: To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. Assistant Company Secretary internally called Deputy Company Secretary The Assistant Company Secretary will provide company secretarial guidance and support to the business. You will undertake activities necessary for meeting the requirements of relevant laws, the Constitution Agreement and Articles of Association. This includes managing and coordinating key company meetings e.g. Members' General Meetings, Board and Committee meetings. Reporting to the Company Secretary, a key part of the role will involve engaging with the RSSB Board, the Executive Committee, Senior Leadership teams and external stakeholders such as the non-executive directors/NEDS. Responsibilities: Provide proactive company secretarial support and guidance to the RSSB Group Boards and Committees including on governance related matters (including in relation to RSSB's Constitution and Articles). Oversee and coordinate arrangements for RSSB Board and Committee Meetings, including the preparation of papers and agendas. Manage the internal processes necessary to provide agenda papers and other related documentation. Coordinate the production of the CEO's Board report and ensure all required Board notifications and approvals are included in compliance with RSSB Group's Scheme of Delegation. Communicate Board and Committee decisions to all required stakeholders. Support RSSB Board and Committee meetings including drafting clear and concise meeting minutes, Chair meeting reports and action items reports. Support the Company Secretary in fulfilling their role and deputising for them where required. Manage the member voting process for new Industry NED elections in compliance with all relevant regulations and company documents. Monitor the NED contract expirations and advise the Chair accordingly. Managing the appointment process for NEDs including issuing terms of appointment and conflict of interest declarations and coordinating the induction and onboarding process. Provide all company secretarial support and administrative services to the Board Committees (including the Audit and Risk Committee) and to the two RSSB subsidiaries. Manage and coordinate the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in compliance with the Constitution Agreement and Company Articles Lead the Company Secretariat's role in the production, approval and submission of the Annual Report, working closely colleagues and external auditors on the coordination of the Annual Report and Accounts, information gathering and drafting and ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice requirements. Manage and safekeep governance information and documentation. Qualifications: ICSA/CGI Associate qualification or equivalent university degree/diploma in Business and Administration, or be part qualified with substantial expertise as an inhouse Company Secretary or in a similar role. Ability to grasp and assimilate legal and regulatory documents and practically apply relevant principles, as well as providing related advice where required. Able to demonstrate an understanding of stakeholders and their commercial needs. Able to liaise with and provide advice to key stakeholders building effective and lasting relationships. Proficient written and verbal communications skills. Consistent and meticulous attention to detail. Discretion and integrity handling confidential information and working with Senior Stakeholders. Effective administrative, organisational and time management skills. A commitment to RSSB's values. Desirable: Working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 ("CA2006") including the ability to research and provide advice on various procedural and other aspects of the CA2006 and corporate governance matters to the Company Secretary. Experience with using Board Portals. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised deadline if sufficient numbers of applications are received. We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request. We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.