Vonage Engineering Mission: We embody the notion of being what's next now! We envision, develop, and manage technology to connect the world. Our team brings excellence, rigor, passion, creativity, and curiosity to the job. We look at the business environment and technologies in new and challenging ways, striving to develop and deliver integrated whole-system solutions to meet our customers' ever-changing needs. Why this role matters Our software engineers and teams are building the infrastructure, applications, services, and business logic for the next generation of communication APIs, Unified Communications, and application orchestration. We work cross-functionally to understand business requirements, evaluate approaches, and build software and systems that are accessible and easy to use. We live on the leading edge of systems and component design, developing solutions that serve millions of users and businesses all over the world. We do this by incorporating state-of-the-art concepts and practices to facilitate system functionality, scalability, resilience, and security as well as ease of use. The Director, Software Engineering, brings this vision to fruition by spearheading strategic planning, and operational decision-making; ensuring Vonage remains on the leading edge of software and system innovation and development. We seek someone to lead and expand the Core Service team(s) as we scale our existing businesses and launch new products. You are someone who can flex between the strategic and operational management aspects of the position and also be able to roll up your sleeves and assist your teams with difficult architectural and/or broader development and technical issues. You are a technical leader who has a strong interest and expertise in current programming tools, languages, frameworks, architecture, VOIP technologies, and Real-Time Communications. IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, CONTINUE READING BELOW . What you will do Lead the software engineering teams in the development and implementation of VOIP technologies and Real-Time Communications solutions. Define the technical strategy and roadmap aligning with company goals and market trends. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, technical managers, and technical leads, guiding them in best practices for VOIP and real-time communication development. Oversee the architecture and design ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Consolidate and rationalize customer requirements into effective roadmaps. Lead the implementation of the SSDLC by allocating and managing resources effectively. Ensure delivery of secure, high-quality, well-tested, and scalable software to meet customer and business requirements. Engage with customers, end users, and business partners to understand problems and issues with software development and deployment; ensure issues are resolved in a timely and sustainable fashion. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with product management and other relevant functions of Vonage to drive the achievement of goals effectively. Set the standard, act as a role model, and provide leadership for all interactions with employees and managers within Vonage. Establish and drive a sense of community within the Engineering teams. Ensure team activities align with and support broader organizational goals and objectives. Manage Vendor and third-party contracts, performance requirements, and relationships. What you will bring Engineering leadership skills. In-depth knowledge of VOIP protocols (SIP, RTP, etc.) and Real-Time Communications technologies (WebRTC, WebSocket, etc.). Experience with AWS system architecture, SSDLC, deployment automation, and maintenance. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar, with a strong emphasis on VOIP application development, media processing, and Real-Time Communications. Experience with relevant open-source technologies is highly desirable. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Experience working in agile development environments and familiarity with agile methodologies. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements. Ability to: Define, articulate, and drive the vision, strategy, architecture, design, and implementation of complex, large-scale Real-Time software systems. Present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a wide variety of audiences. Identify risks and threats in current and emerging technologies, procedures, features, and operations. Drive decision-making processes to achieve consensus on complex technical and process issue resolution. Develop technical and process skills in others. What is required for the application Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or relevant experience. Proven experience in software engineering leadership roles, with a focus on VOIP technologies and Real-Time Communications. Preferred Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. What is in it for you In addition to providing exciting work, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative work environment, Vonage provides competitive pay and benefits including unlimited discretionary time off and tuition reimbursement.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Vonage Engineering Mission: We embody the notion of being what's next now! We envision, develop, and manage technology to connect the world. Our team brings excellence, rigor, passion, creativity, and curiosity to the job. We look at the business environment and technologies in new and challenging ways, striving to develop and deliver integrated whole-system solutions to meet our customers' ever-changing needs. Why this role matters Our software engineers and teams are building the infrastructure, applications, services, and business logic for the next generation of communication APIs, Unified Communications, and application orchestration. We work cross-functionally to understand business requirements, evaluate approaches, and build software and systems that are accessible and easy to use. We live on the leading edge of systems and component design, developing solutions that serve millions of users and businesses all over the world. We do this by incorporating state-of-the-art concepts and practices to facilitate system functionality, scalability, resilience, and security as well as ease of use. The Director, Software Engineering, brings this vision to fruition by spearheading strategic planning, and operational decision-making; ensuring Vonage remains on the leading edge of software and system innovation and development. We seek someone to lead and expand the Core Service team(s) as we scale our existing businesses and launch new products. You are someone who can flex between the strategic and operational management aspects of the position and also be able to roll up your sleeves and assist your teams with difficult architectural and/or broader development and technical issues. You are a technical leader who has a strong interest and expertise in current programming tools, languages, frameworks, architecture, VOIP technologies, and Real-Time Communications. IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, CONTINUE READING BELOW . What you will do Lead the software engineering teams in the development and implementation of VOIP technologies and Real-Time Communications solutions. Define the technical strategy and roadmap aligning with company goals and market trends. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, technical managers, and technical leads, guiding them in best practices for VOIP and real-time communication development. Oversee the architecture and design ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Consolidate and rationalize customer requirements into effective roadmaps. Lead the implementation of the SSDLC by allocating and managing resources effectively. Ensure delivery of secure, high-quality, well-tested, and scalable software to meet customer and business requirements. Engage with customers, end users, and business partners to understand problems and issues with software development and deployment; ensure issues are resolved in a timely and sustainable fashion. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with product management and other relevant functions of Vonage to drive the achievement of goals effectively. Set the standard, act as a role model, and provide leadership for all interactions with employees and managers within Vonage. Establish and drive a sense of community within the Engineering teams. Ensure team activities align with and support broader organizational goals and objectives. Manage Vendor and third-party contracts, performance requirements, and relationships. What you will bring Engineering leadership skills. In-depth knowledge of VOIP protocols (SIP, RTP, etc.) and Real-Time Communications technologies (WebRTC, WebSocket, etc.). Experience with AWS system architecture, SSDLC, deployment automation, and maintenance. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar, with a strong emphasis on VOIP application development, media processing, and Real-Time Communications. Experience with relevant open-source technologies is highly desirable. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Experience working in agile development environments and familiarity with agile methodologies. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements. Ability to: Define, articulate, and drive the vision, strategy, architecture, design, and implementation of complex, large-scale Real-Time software systems. Present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a wide variety of audiences. Identify risks and threats in current and emerging technologies, procedures, features, and operations. Drive decision-making processes to achieve consensus on complex technical and process issue resolution. Develop technical and process skills in others. What is required for the application Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or relevant experience. Proven experience in software engineering leadership roles, with a focus on VOIP technologies and Real-Time Communications. Preferred Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. What is in it for you In addition to providing exciting work, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative work environment, Vonage provides competitive pay and benefits including unlimited discretionary time off and tuition reimbursement.
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Birmingham, Staffordshire
The Global Markets Division enables our clients to execute transactions in fixed income, equity, currency, commodity, and more exotic products all over the globe. We work with some of the largest, most sophisticated, and systemically important institutions in the world, from asset managers to governments to corporates you would see on the front page of the news. Our transactions range from simple equity and futures trades at high volume, to innovative and highly bespoke derivatives; all to deliver our clients the very best experience, execution, and outcomes. Margin Engineering owns the systems that enable Goldman Sachs to manage the risk on this trading activity every single day; one of the firm's competitive advantages. We process millions of trades & positions daily to calculate margin, reconcile portfolios, and deliver valuations & reporting to our clients and regulators in the most scalable, performant, reliable and efficient way possible. Our platform manages tens of millions of continually changing datapoints, hundreds of thousands of complex computations, and tens of thousands of user workflows daily. Our systems are at the front line during geopolitical and market-moving events. Our work protects the firm and its clients and makes the global financial markets safer and more transparent. Your impact will be to help us build, improve, and adapt this platform at rapid pace to constantly changing market and client demands. You will join a global team of talented and driven technologists who are continually innovating to deliver solutions for our clients and impact the firm's bottom line. This role will provide a unique opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain exposure to one of the firm's most complex and fascinating businesses. Learning, teamwork, partnering with stakeholders, product ownership, working with very large data, designs, technical expertise, and user experience; these are all aspects where you will build your skills and make your mark. Our technology stack consists of Java, AngularJS, React, BPMNs, RESTful web services, Elastic Search, MongoDB, Graph and DB2 databases and Slang/SecDB (GS-proprietary scripting language & risk-management DB). We use Git for Version Control and new development is increasingly cloud-native, either on or off-prem. A dedication to producing high-quality software, a mindset of relentless improvement, and a willingness to learn new languages, technologies, and the business, will all be key to your success in this role. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL • A wide variety of projects are active. We have a long pipeline of proposed business solutions, and plenty of stretch opportunities for motivated people to grow • Participate in the analysis, design, development, testing and documentation of our Margin platform • Evolve the platform to meet business, client, regulatory, operational and technical needs • Participate in the entire SDLC from definition of requirements through deployment and support • Gain technical expertise and practical experience in managing mission-critical platforms from technical experts within and outside the team • Work closely with a global Business and Operations user-base across the Global Markets Division as well as Core Engineering teams • Excellent opportunity to gain strong domain knowledge across the firms' margin processing function across any type of trade executed by our clients • On a rotation basis, be involved in addressing questions, isolating and fixing problems as part of daily processing of the margin infrastructure SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Strong technical, analytical and communication skills; must be a self-starter • Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment working with a diverse set of colleagues and stakeholders across regions • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience • Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development • Demonstrable core Java skills; solid understanding of Object-oriented concepts and design patterns • Experience in design and architecture of various enterprise applications with considerations of performance, scalability, resilience, supportability etc. • Familiarity with CI/CD practices and the DevOps mindset • Experience with either relational databases, NoSQL DBs, or both • Exposure to RESTful web services • Cloud-native development/architecture (K8S, AWS, etc.) Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of financial markets • UI skills a plus (JavaScript/Angular/React etc.) • Graph database experience • Big data technology stack such as Spark, HDFS, Apache Flink etc. • Data domain modelling • Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
May 14, 2024
Full time
The Global Markets Division enables our clients to execute transactions in fixed income, equity, currency, commodity, and more exotic products all over the globe. We work with some of the largest, most sophisticated, and systemically important institutions in the world, from asset managers to governments to corporates you would see on the front page of the news. Our transactions range from simple equity and futures trades at high volume, to innovative and highly bespoke derivatives; all to deliver our clients the very best experience, execution, and outcomes. Margin Engineering owns the systems that enable Goldman Sachs to manage the risk on this trading activity every single day; one of the firm's competitive advantages. We process millions of trades & positions daily to calculate margin, reconcile portfolios, and deliver valuations & reporting to our clients and regulators in the most scalable, performant, reliable and efficient way possible. Our platform manages tens of millions of continually changing datapoints, hundreds of thousands of complex computations, and tens of thousands of user workflows daily. Our systems are at the front line during geopolitical and market-moving events. Our work protects the firm and its clients and makes the global financial markets safer and more transparent. Your impact will be to help us build, improve, and adapt this platform at rapid pace to constantly changing market and client demands. You will join a global team of talented and driven technologists who are continually innovating to deliver solutions for our clients and impact the firm's bottom line. This role will provide a unique opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain exposure to one of the firm's most complex and fascinating businesses. Learning, teamwork, partnering with stakeholders, product ownership, working with very large data, designs, technical expertise, and user experience; these are all aspects where you will build your skills and make your mark. Our technology stack consists of Java, AngularJS, React, BPMNs, RESTful web services, Elastic Search, MongoDB, Graph and DB2 databases and Slang/SecDB (GS-proprietary scripting language & risk-management DB). We use Git for Version Control and new development is increasingly cloud-native, either on or off-prem. A dedication to producing high-quality software, a mindset of relentless improvement, and a willingness to learn new languages, technologies, and the business, will all be key to your success in this role. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL • A wide variety of projects are active. We have a long pipeline of proposed business solutions, and plenty of stretch opportunities for motivated people to grow • Participate in the analysis, design, development, testing and documentation of our Margin platform • Evolve the platform to meet business, client, regulatory, operational and technical needs • Participate in the entire SDLC from definition of requirements through deployment and support • Gain technical expertise and practical experience in managing mission-critical platforms from technical experts within and outside the team • Work closely with a global Business and Operations user-base across the Global Markets Division as well as Core Engineering teams • Excellent opportunity to gain strong domain knowledge across the firms' margin processing function across any type of trade executed by our clients • On a rotation basis, be involved in addressing questions, isolating and fixing problems as part of daily processing of the margin infrastructure SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Strong technical, analytical and communication skills; must be a self-starter • Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment working with a diverse set of colleagues and stakeholders across regions • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience • Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development • Demonstrable core Java skills; solid understanding of Object-oriented concepts and design patterns • Experience in design and architecture of various enterprise applications with considerations of performance, scalability, resilience, supportability etc. • Familiarity with CI/CD practices and the DevOps mindset • Experience with either relational databases, NoSQL DBs, or both • Exposure to RESTful web services • Cloud-native development/architecture (K8S, AWS, etc.) Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of financial markets • UI skills a plus (JavaScript/Angular/React etc.) • Graph database experience • Big data technology stack such as Spark, HDFS, Apache Flink etc. • Data domain modelling • Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group, Ethics Team, and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. International Standard of Quality Management (UK) 1 (ISQM1) requires BDO LLP to design and implement a system of quality management to ensure that the Firm and our personnel fulfil responsibilities in accordance with professional standards and other requirements and that reports issued are appropriate in the circumstances. ISQM1 also requires ongoing monitoring and an annual evaluation of the system of quality management under a reasonable assurance framework. ISQM1 was implemented as at 15 December 2022 and evaluated for the first time during 2023, and BDO continues to work on the enhancement of its system of quality management to support its desire to improve and sustain audit quality and drive a consistent quality standard across all areas of assurance work. BDO is looking for a lead Director to take responsibility for the ongoing leadership and development of the system of quality management under ISQM1. This is a high profile opportunity within BDO, offering significant interaction with senior partners of the firm. The Director will work closely with the two partners who lead the team, the Monitoring and Remediation Committee and the Committees with ultimate and operational responsibility for the firm's system of quality management. The role also requires this individual to be innovative in order to drive towards a sustainable and technology enabled approach, and a natural networker in order to successfully engage with and influence a diverse group of senior stakeholders. There may be scope in the future to expand this role to contribute to the design and implementation of a system of quality management across the whole firm. Key elements of the role: Drive the overall strategy to continually improve the design of the firm's system of quality management; Develop, implement, and direct the monitoring of the firm's system of quality management including developing appropriate KPIs and reporting to the firm's leadership; Identify areas for improvement and introduce ideas to better use technology; Build and develop the resources needed to support on the above; Work with relevant senior stakeholders and partners to remediate any gaps identified in the firm's system of quality management including from regulator inspection findings, internal testing and business changes; Prepare the annual monitoring report to provide information for the overall evaluation of the firm's system of quality management; Prepare the required disclosures on ISQM1 for the firm's annual Transparency Report; and Work with the firm's regulators, the FRC, to respond to information requests on the system of quality management. Requirements: A strategic thinker with excellent communication and influencing sills who is confident to engage with a variety of senior stakeholders; Experience of working in a large professional services firm and an understanding of the regulatory environment; Significant understanding of controls and their application in the workplace including design, sufficiency, operating effectiveness, deficiencies, and recommendations; SOX or previous ISQM1 experience desirable; Experience and successful track record in establishing and developing detailed monitoring programmes within professional services or similar industry; Strong networking skills and ability to develop strong rapports with key stakeholders; Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal; An individual that can drive creative thinking and connect ideas and insights from other projects in the quality initiatives as well as role model resilience and maintain a calm demeanour when under pressure; Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, rapid-growth environment with multiple projects and tasks; Ability to proactively apply your skills to a broad range of components of a system of quality management to see the macro position; Ability to coach, develop and manage people as well as work independently; and Significant experience of simultaneously driving multiple work streams to a successful outcome. Core competencies required: Business thinking: The ability to understand the firm's business strategy and goals and develop solutions aligned to these. The ability to evaluate the current market and anticipate the impact of potential changes for the firm and its clients to reinforce market positioning.Communicating: The ability to articulate complex issues clearly and credibly to a range of audience's reactions and to adapt demeanour/approach to suit audiences in order to achieve desired results.Collaborating: The ability to build relationships across the firm and gain the confidence of Partners and other senior staff.Decision making: The ability to identify and drive the use of best practice to deliver impr
May 14, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group, Ethics Team, and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. International Standard of Quality Management (UK) 1 (ISQM1) requires BDO LLP to design and implement a system of quality management to ensure that the Firm and our personnel fulfil responsibilities in accordance with professional standards and other requirements and that reports issued are appropriate in the circumstances. ISQM1 also requires ongoing monitoring and an annual evaluation of the system of quality management under a reasonable assurance framework. ISQM1 was implemented as at 15 December 2022 and evaluated for the first time during 2023, and BDO continues to work on the enhancement of its system of quality management to support its desire to improve and sustain audit quality and drive a consistent quality standard across all areas of assurance work. BDO is looking for a lead Director to take responsibility for the ongoing leadership and development of the system of quality management under ISQM1. This is a high profile opportunity within BDO, offering significant interaction with senior partners of the firm. The Director will work closely with the two partners who lead the team, the Monitoring and Remediation Committee and the Committees with ultimate and operational responsibility for the firm's system of quality management. The role also requires this individual to be innovative in order to drive towards a sustainable and technology enabled approach, and a natural networker in order to successfully engage with and influence a diverse group of senior stakeholders. There may be scope in the future to expand this role to contribute to the design and implementation of a system of quality management across the whole firm. Key elements of the role: Drive the overall strategy to continually improve the design of the firm's system of quality management; Develop, implement, and direct the monitoring of the firm's system of quality management including developing appropriate KPIs and reporting to the firm's leadership; Identify areas for improvement and introduce ideas to better use technology; Build and develop the resources needed to support on the above; Work with relevant senior stakeholders and partners to remediate any gaps identified in the firm's system of quality management including from regulator inspection findings, internal testing and business changes; Prepare the annual monitoring report to provide information for the overall evaluation of the firm's system of quality management; Prepare the required disclosures on ISQM1 for the firm's annual Transparency Report; and Work with the firm's regulators, the FRC, to respond to information requests on the system of quality management. Requirements: A strategic thinker with excellent communication and influencing sills who is confident to engage with a variety of senior stakeholders; Experience of working in a large professional services firm and an understanding of the regulatory environment; Significant understanding of controls and their application in the workplace including design, sufficiency, operating effectiveness, deficiencies, and recommendations; SOX or previous ISQM1 experience desirable; Experience and successful track record in establishing and developing detailed monitoring programmes within professional services or similar industry; Strong networking skills and ability to develop strong rapports with key stakeholders; Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal; An individual that can drive creative thinking and connect ideas and insights from other projects in the quality initiatives as well as role model resilience and maintain a calm demeanour when under pressure; Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, rapid-growth environment with multiple projects and tasks; Ability to proactively apply your skills to a broad range of components of a system of quality management to see the macro position; Ability to coach, develop and manage people as well as work independently; and Significant experience of simultaneously driving multiple work streams to a successful outcome. Core competencies required: Business thinking: The ability to understand the firm's business strategy and goals and develop solutions aligned to these. The ability to evaluate the current market and anticipate the impact of potential changes for the firm and its clients to reinforce market positioning.Communicating: The ability to articulate complex issues clearly and credibly to a range of audience's reactions and to adapt demeanour/approach to suit audiences in order to achieve desired results.Collaborating: The ability to build relationships across the firm and gain the confidence of Partners and other senior staff.Decision making: The ability to identify and drive the use of best practice to deliver impr
Retail Area Manager Field Based - Covering 24 stores across Kent and East Sussex Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory.You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark withinpeople, allowing them tounleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Retail Area Manager As a Retail Area Manager, you'll be at the helm of multiple retail locations, steering them towards success with your dynamic leadership and strategic vision. Your primary goal will be driving commercial success, infused with a dash of innovation and a sprinkle of charm.You'll empower your teams, aiding them in reaching their full potential while ensuring a joyful journey - after all, it's part of our DNA! We firmly believe that a team that thrives is one that is both happy and engaged. Expect to spend a significant portion of your time across the designated area, collaborating closely with your teams to drive commercial success and set the pace. Your Mission Inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Communicate with your store teams and spend time with them in store to keep engagement high. Drive retail commerciality like a boss! Striving for fantastic sales and high performance across all KPI's including,sales, profitability, safety, store standards, pricing,and cost control. Drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding results across your designated retail area. Create store experiences that arefun, friendly, accessible, and inclusive for colleagues and customers. Hire Store Managers who align with our purpose, values and mission. Spot potential and use their strengths to add value to your area. Implement effective visual merchandising strategies to enhance the customer journey. Collaborate with fellow Retail Area Managers to share best practices and drive continuous improvement. Ensure the delivery of commercial targets, including sales, profitability, and cost control. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart A positive ambassador for our brand and our values Inspirational leadership style with a positive outlook Passion for delivering exceptional customer service. People skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Commercial acumen with the ability to drive sales and profitability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Collaborative mindset and a team player. Working with departments and colleagues as 'one team'. Able to drive growth, maximise sales and profitability whilst leading our customer-first service strategy. Willing to lend a hand - If you're on a store visit and the teams are busy or overwhelmed, you're happy to help by getting stuck in, working shoulder-to-shoulder with them to support. It's all about the shadow you cast! Resilience in a dynamic retail environment. Innovative thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Being a Great Leader As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll be able to skillfully unite multi-site store locations together as one area team. Inspire and motivate your managers and teams in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose. Lead your team to reach their potential and inspire your stores to break records and get in the spotlight. Work collaboratively with support departments and peers. If something's not quite right, speak up so we can work together to get it right or make it better! - Nobody is too proud for constructive feedback. We all want to win together! But let's not forget about the most important part your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from performance to career aspirations and helping them get there. Our PERKS really are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! Company Car - getting you out and about on your area! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Holiday - 33 days, including bank holidays Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do
May 14, 2024
Full time
Retail Area Manager Field Based - Covering 24 stores across Kent and East Sussex Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory.You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark withinpeople, allowing them tounleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Retail Area Manager As a Retail Area Manager, you'll be at the helm of multiple retail locations, steering them towards success with your dynamic leadership and strategic vision. Your primary goal will be driving commercial success, infused with a dash of innovation and a sprinkle of charm.You'll empower your teams, aiding them in reaching their full potential while ensuring a joyful journey - after all, it's part of our DNA! We firmly believe that a team that thrives is one that is both happy and engaged. Expect to spend a significant portion of your time across the designated area, collaborating closely with your teams to drive commercial success and set the pace. Your Mission Inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Communicate with your store teams and spend time with them in store to keep engagement high. Drive retail commerciality like a boss! Striving for fantastic sales and high performance across all KPI's including,sales, profitability, safety, store standards, pricing,and cost control. Drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding results across your designated retail area. Create store experiences that arefun, friendly, accessible, and inclusive for colleagues and customers. Hire Store Managers who align with our purpose, values and mission. Spot potential and use their strengths to add value to your area. Implement effective visual merchandising strategies to enhance the customer journey. Collaborate with fellow Retail Area Managers to share best practices and drive continuous improvement. Ensure the delivery of commercial targets, including sales, profitability, and cost control. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart A positive ambassador for our brand and our values Inspirational leadership style with a positive outlook Passion for delivering exceptional customer service. People skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Commercial acumen with the ability to drive sales and profitability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Collaborative mindset and a team player. Working with departments and colleagues as 'one team'. Able to drive growth, maximise sales and profitability whilst leading our customer-first service strategy. Willing to lend a hand - If you're on a store visit and the teams are busy or overwhelmed, you're happy to help by getting stuck in, working shoulder-to-shoulder with them to support. It's all about the shadow you cast! Resilience in a dynamic retail environment. Innovative thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Being a Great Leader As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll be able to skillfully unite multi-site store locations together as one area team. Inspire and motivate your managers and teams in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose. Lead your team to reach their potential and inspire your stores to break records and get in the spotlight. Work collaboratively with support departments and peers. If something's not quite right, speak up so we can work together to get it right or make it better! - Nobody is too proud for constructive feedback. We all want to win together! But let's not forget about the most important part your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from performance to career aspirations and helping them get there. Our PERKS really are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! Company Car - getting you out and about on your area! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Holiday - 33 days, including bank holidays Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do
Retail Area Manager Field Based - Covering 24 stores across Kent and East Sussex Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory.You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark withinpeople, allowing them tounleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Retail Area Manager As a Retail Area Manager, you'll be at the helm of multiple retail locations, steering them towards success with your dynamic leadership and strategic vision. Your primary goal will be driving commercial success, infused with a dash of innovation and a sprinkle of charm.You'll empower your teams, aiding them in reaching their full potential while ensuring a joyful journey - after all, it's part of our DNA! We firmly believe that a team that thrives is one that is both happy and engaged. Expect to spend a significant portion of your time across the designated area, collaborating closely with your teams to drive commercial success and set the pace. Your Mission Inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Communicate with your store teams and spend time with them in store to keep engagement high. Drive retail commerciality like a boss! Striving for fantastic sales and high performance across all KPI's including,sales, profitability, safety, store standards, pricing,and cost control. Drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding results across your designated retail area. Create store experiences that arefun, friendly, accessible, and inclusive for colleagues and customers. Hire Store Managers who align with our purpose, values and mission. Spot potential and use their strengths to add value to your area. Implement effective visual merchandising strategies to enhance the customer journey. Collaborate with fellow Retail Area Managers to share best practices and drive continuous improvement. Ensure the delivery of commercial targets, including sales, profitability, and cost control. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart A positive ambassador for our brand and our values Inspirational leadership style with a positive outlook Passion for delivering exceptional customer service. People skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Commercial acumen with the ability to drive sales and profitability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Collaborative mindset and a team player. Working with departments and colleagues as 'one team'. Able to drive growth, maximise sales and profitability whilst leading our customer-first service strategy. Willing to lend a hand - If you're on a store visit and the teams are busy or overwhelmed, you're happy to help by getting stuck in, working shoulder-to-shoulder with them to support. It's all about the shadow you cast! Resilience in a dynamic retail environment. Innovative thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Being a Great Leader As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll be able to skillfully unite multi-site store locations together as one area team. Inspire and motivate your managers and teams in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose. Lead your team to reach their potential and inspire your stores to break records and get in the spotlight. Work collaboratively with support departments and peers. If something's not quite right, speak up so we can work together to get it right or make it better! - Nobody is too proud for constructive feedback. We all want to win together! But let's not forget about the most important part your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from performance to career aspirations and helping them get there. Our PERKS really are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! Company Car - getting you out and about on your area! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Holiday - 33 days, including bank holidays Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty ? We are Caring We are Can-do
May 14, 2024
Full time
Retail Area Manager Field Based - Covering 24 stores across Kent and East Sussex Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory.You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark withinpeople, allowing them tounleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Retail Area Manager As a Retail Area Manager, you'll be at the helm of multiple retail locations, steering them towards success with your dynamic leadership and strategic vision. Your primary goal will be driving commercial success, infused with a dash of innovation and a sprinkle of charm.You'll empower your teams, aiding them in reaching their full potential while ensuring a joyful journey - after all, it's part of our DNA! We firmly believe that a team that thrives is one that is both happy and engaged. Expect to spend a significant portion of your time across the designated area, collaborating closely with your teams to drive commercial success and set the pace. Your Mission Inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Communicate with your store teams and spend time with them in store to keep engagement high. Drive retail commerciality like a boss! Striving for fantastic sales and high performance across all KPI's including,sales, profitability, safety, store standards, pricing,and cost control. Drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding results across your designated retail area. Create store experiences that arefun, friendly, accessible, and inclusive for colleagues and customers. Hire Store Managers who align with our purpose, values and mission. Spot potential and use their strengths to add value to your area. Implement effective visual merchandising strategies to enhance the customer journey. Collaborate with fellow Retail Area Managers to share best practices and drive continuous improvement. Ensure the delivery of commercial targets, including sales, profitability, and cost control. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart A positive ambassador for our brand and our values Inspirational leadership style with a positive outlook Passion for delivering exceptional customer service. People skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Commercial acumen with the ability to drive sales and profitability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Collaborative mindset and a team player. Working with departments and colleagues as 'one team'. Able to drive growth, maximise sales and profitability whilst leading our customer-first service strategy. Willing to lend a hand - If you're on a store visit and the teams are busy or overwhelmed, you're happy to help by getting stuck in, working shoulder-to-shoulder with them to support. It's all about the shadow you cast! Resilience in a dynamic retail environment. Innovative thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Being a Great Leader As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll be able to skillfully unite multi-site store locations together as one area team. Inspire and motivate your managers and teams in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose. Lead your team to reach their potential and inspire your stores to break records and get in the spotlight. Work collaboratively with support departments and peers. If something's not quite right, speak up so we can work together to get it right or make it better! - Nobody is too proud for constructive feedback. We all want to win together! But let's not forget about the most important part your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from performance to career aspirations and helping them get there. Our PERKS really are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! Company Car - getting you out and about on your area! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Holiday - 33 days, including bank holidays Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs. And loads more! - Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty ? We are Caring We are Can-do
Finance Director Location: Teesside Salary: Circa £90,000 with a market leading benefits package which includes 44 days holiday (including statutory allowance and a pension that the college will contribute up to 15.2%) Who is my client: Middlesbrough College is the largest further education provider in Teesside. It provides predominantly further education but also selected higher education provisions to over 13,000 students. Middlesbrough College also employs over 1,000 staff out of their £100m state of the art campus on the banks of the tees. Job Purpose: Middlesbrough College has at its mission a drive to improve regional economic and social prosperity. As a member of the College's Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will provide transformational leadership in all aspects of the finance and registry, with responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership and direction to the Middlesbrough College Group. Responsibilities; As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to actively develop and deliver the College's Strategic Plan, in particular achieving our mission through delivering the priority of 'organisation resilience'. To lead internally and externally on all matters related to the finance, registry, and risk management functions. To provide strategic and proactive advice to SLT and cross college managers in all matters related to finance and registry. To ensure strong financial and regulatory controls are in place through the development and implementation of related policies, training and internal procedures and leading on ensuring the college is compliant with managing public money. To be the risk management champion for the college, ensuring a risk management and assurance framework is in place and effective, leading on production of audit plans, liaising and coordinating all audits and presenting to the audit & risk committee. To develop and have overall responsibility for the operational delivery of the five-year financial plan, including but not limited to production of statutory accounts and financial returns, treasury, bank and cash management / cash flow projections, production of high quality and timely management information, tax and VAT advice and returns, income recovery and maximisation. To ensure regulatory compliance on procurement, tendering and contractual matters, seeking value for money and procurement solutions to support the college infrastructure and operations. Undertaking financial due diligence and ensuring a system of control is in place for delivery partner reviews. Undertaking contractual reviews for new opportunities and providing financial information and oversight for funding bids and income tenders. To provide high quality management information including monthly management accounts, enrolment and funding reports, overhead and benchmarking analysis, staff pay and contract scenario testing. To produce high quality financial information to assess strategic project developments including capital developments, merger / acquisition scenarios, financial health scenario planning and stress testing of financial models. To prepare high quality capital and revenue bid submissions and monitor project delivery and financial returns. To produce and deliver an annual revenue and capital plan in line with strategic objectives and in consultation with governors and managers. To meet all strategic KPIs associated with your areas of responsibility. To have overall responsibility for the timely and accurate data returns required for our funders and regulators, including but not limited to ILR and funding contracts and returns, data accuracy checks, management information reports to maximise income, course file production, data quality, curriculum planning, timetabling, room and staff utilisation and for meeting all funder and regulator rules and return deadlines. To manage the finance and registry teams developing team members, providing training and succession planning opportunities and carrying out performance reviews. To provide and present timely and accurate reports and presentations to SLT, CMT and the governing body as and when required. To provide thought leadership on matters of skills funding and related policy and attend policy groups and forums to influence and enact new skills policy - nationally and locally. To manage budgets associated with your area of responsibilities. Within the limitation set out in the contract of employment, working hours are flexible and can be subject to variation depending upon curriculum needs. To carry out such other appropriate duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge, experience and remuneration Essential Requirements: Fully qualified Accountant - ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA Proven ability to produce financial plans, statutory accounts, cash flows, revenue and capital plans and management accounts. Evidence of strong financial regulation and control Experience of meeting funders and regulators deadlines and expectations. Sound background in treasury, cash, bank and VAT A record of managing capital project funding Experience of financial and risk management and control Desirable Requirements: Experience of managing FE funding Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional qualification Management qualification Knowledge of current issues facing the further education and or training sectors For more information or for a confidential discussion around this opportunity please feel free to contact Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group
May 14, 2024
Full time
Finance Director Location: Teesside Salary: Circa £90,000 with a market leading benefits package which includes 44 days holiday (including statutory allowance and a pension that the college will contribute up to 15.2%) Who is my client: Middlesbrough College is the largest further education provider in Teesside. It provides predominantly further education but also selected higher education provisions to over 13,000 students. Middlesbrough College also employs over 1,000 staff out of their £100m state of the art campus on the banks of the tees. Job Purpose: Middlesbrough College has at its mission a drive to improve regional economic and social prosperity. As a member of the College's Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will provide transformational leadership in all aspects of the finance and registry, with responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership and direction to the Middlesbrough College Group. Responsibilities; As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to actively develop and deliver the College's Strategic Plan, in particular achieving our mission through delivering the priority of 'organisation resilience'. To lead internally and externally on all matters related to the finance, registry, and risk management functions. To provide strategic and proactive advice to SLT and cross college managers in all matters related to finance and registry. To ensure strong financial and regulatory controls are in place through the development and implementation of related policies, training and internal procedures and leading on ensuring the college is compliant with managing public money. To be the risk management champion for the college, ensuring a risk management and assurance framework is in place and effective, leading on production of audit plans, liaising and coordinating all audits and presenting to the audit & risk committee. To develop and have overall responsibility for the operational delivery of the five-year financial plan, including but not limited to production of statutory accounts and financial returns, treasury, bank and cash management / cash flow projections, production of high quality and timely management information, tax and VAT advice and returns, income recovery and maximisation. To ensure regulatory compliance on procurement, tendering and contractual matters, seeking value for money and procurement solutions to support the college infrastructure and operations. Undertaking financial due diligence and ensuring a system of control is in place for delivery partner reviews. Undertaking contractual reviews for new opportunities and providing financial information and oversight for funding bids and income tenders. To provide high quality management information including monthly management accounts, enrolment and funding reports, overhead and benchmarking analysis, staff pay and contract scenario testing. To produce high quality financial information to assess strategic project developments including capital developments, merger / acquisition scenarios, financial health scenario planning and stress testing of financial models. To prepare high quality capital and revenue bid submissions and monitor project delivery and financial returns. To produce and deliver an annual revenue and capital plan in line with strategic objectives and in consultation with governors and managers. To meet all strategic KPIs associated with your areas of responsibility. To have overall responsibility for the timely and accurate data returns required for our funders and regulators, including but not limited to ILR and funding contracts and returns, data accuracy checks, management information reports to maximise income, course file production, data quality, curriculum planning, timetabling, room and staff utilisation and for meeting all funder and regulator rules and return deadlines. To manage the finance and registry teams developing team members, providing training and succession planning opportunities and carrying out performance reviews. To provide and present timely and accurate reports and presentations to SLT, CMT and the governing body as and when required. To provide thought leadership on matters of skills funding and related policy and attend policy groups and forums to influence and enact new skills policy - nationally and locally. To manage budgets associated with your area of responsibilities. Within the limitation set out in the contract of employment, working hours are flexible and can be subject to variation depending upon curriculum needs. To carry out such other appropriate duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge, experience and remuneration Essential Requirements: Fully qualified Accountant - ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA Proven ability to produce financial plans, statutory accounts, cash flows, revenue and capital plans and management accounts. Evidence of strong financial regulation and control Experience of meeting funders and regulators deadlines and expectations. Sound background in treasury, cash, bank and VAT A record of managing capital project funding Experience of financial and risk management and control Desirable Requirements: Experience of managing FE funding Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional qualification Management qualification Knowledge of current issues facing the further education and or training sectors For more information or for a confidential discussion around this opportunity please feel free to contact Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group
Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : £65,000 per annum We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c.£50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology. You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement life cycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/E-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : £65,000 per annum We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c.£50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology. You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement life cycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/E-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO Our Global Services HR team has an opportunity for an experienced HR business partner to help drive and deliver the people strategy for the Global Services HR/People Functions. The Global HR and People Functions is made up of 650 employees consisting of multiple Global Functions including Talent, Core HR, Talent Acquisition, L&D, Global Centres of Excellence, Digital HR but the role of the Business Partner extends further than this supporting the strategic objectives and delivery of our Worldwide HR/People Function consisting of 2,500 employees, including projects related end-to-end projects. As a strategic business partner to leadership, you will bring deep technical HR expertise that connects all aspects of the people agenda. Reporting to the HR Senior Director for the Global HR/People Function, this highly dynamic and relationship-oriented role has the following primary focuses: Shaping and Implementing the People Strategy: Partnering with senior leadership (predominantly People Leadership Team, Executive & Senior Directors to interpret how the people strategy is most effectively applied, nuancing as appropriate. Leading the execution of the people strategy to ultimately improve the service experience for the function's internal clients, increase efficiency, drive greater agility & speed for future growth, and deliver greater resilience of core business activities. Strategic Partnering: Working closely with functional leaders to develop & implement HR strategies that closely support business objectives, leveraging analytics to drive decision-making. Acting as a thought leader with senior level presence to lead and counsel on individual and team leadership and transformational changes. Advising on Organizational Design and Change: Providing counsel to leaders on the features of an optimal org design to deliver their goals and considerations relating to location, seniority, job design, spans, layers, controls etc. Guiding leadership on how to transition from the current org design to the proposed version in a way that is compliant with the spirit & letter of labour law and BCG policy, including equal opportunity best practice. Inputting to the planning of organizational change plans. Leading Talent Management & Development: Designing and operationalizing innovative programs that drive talent development and deployment. Collaborating with leaders (and their teams) to provide and communicate a framework of effective development opportunities and compelling career path options. Facilitating the performance and talent review cycles and supporting leaders with succession planning, with a focus on how we develop and support our worldwide SBST community. Facilitating Resource Planning: Partnering with leaders to define their annual resource plan within the Global Services growth parameters and location strategy, optimizing levers to increase market penetration and operational efficiency whilst managing risk. Tracking the resource plan execution and managing the associated governance. Additionally, you will: Provide thought partnership and guidance for leaders on organizational design, location decisions, career pathing and capability-building, in line with the people strategy. Take an active role in driving and supporting projects and initiatives relation to the development of our worldwide HR function, e.g. talent development and upskilling and engagement. Oversee the annual performance development, talent management and compensation review cycles, with support from our Delivery teams and Operational CoE. Undertake the interpretation and communication of employee engagement survey outcomes and contribution to the creation of related action plans. Act as a catalyst for change; guiding and influencing organizational design, development and change management solutions. Leads the implementation of organizational change from a people perspective. Use analytics & trend analysis to help shape HR strategies to support business objectives. Develop robust talent management plans to attract, retain, develop and engage talent in critical roles and ensure strong succession plans. Partner with senior leadership to create a culture of positivity and innovation. Stay closely connected with GS recruiting teams to ensure that the functional resource plan is executed efficiently to equip the organization with first-class talent within the parameters. YOU'RE GOOD AT Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Effective at building trust & credibility with senior leaders and influencing in high stakes scenarios and driving high impact. Analytical skills with ability to use data to draw insights, form narratives, and to prioritize and influence decisions. Strong Excel skills required. Clear, persuasive communication and story lining skills, including engaging use of presentation and visualization tools. Structured thinking and the intellectual capability to translate ideas into a coherent proposal. Advanced slide-writing skills essential to lay out strategic initiatives in an innovative, compelling and highly polished manner. Consultative & change management skills, with strong conceptual thinking. Clear, concise verbal communication skills, with absolute fluency in English. Excellent presentation skills, both in person and in a virtual setting. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, coupled with skills & drive to progress initiatives with minimal oversight. Ability to handle competing priorities with flexibility, whilst maintaining strategic alignment. Ability to lead projects in a timely manner whilst keeping stakeholders engaged & informed. Excellent coaching and facilitation skills, with experience of leading workshops and presenting to senior leadership. Strong HR technical skills & understanding of contemporary talent management practices. Independently juggles multiple priorities to meet deadlines and resolves complex problems. A positive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach, with a high degree of professionalism. Ability to use experience and judgment to make decisions often based on partial information. YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Experience and background Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Organization Development or other related field is required; professional qualification or advance degree preferred. A strong track record of success driving people strategy in a consensus-driven, intellectually intense, and matrix-structured environment. Experience in a global role and working with colleagues from different parts of the world, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and an ability to develop relationships in a virtual context. Consulting experience in a People & Organization practice or success as a highly strategic HRBP. Strong HR technical skills & understanding of contemporary talent management practices. Keen adopter of new technology. YOU'LL WORK WITH You will report to the Senior HR Director (London) and partner with the HR Senior Manager (Boston) in the HRBP team, but also be part of the broader Global Services HR community collaborating and working closely with your counterparts in the HR Delivery, Operations CoE and Innovation, Change and Transformation teams. Your principal stakeholders will be Executive and Senior Directors, partnering with them to drive performance, deliver an outstanding employee experience for their teams, and to meet the organizational needs of this dynamic and rapidly expanding part of BCG.
May 14, 2024
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO Our Global Services HR team has an opportunity for an experienced HR business partner to help drive and deliver the people strategy for the Global Services HR/People Functions. The Global HR and People Functions is made up of 650 employees consisting of multiple Global Functions including Talent, Core HR, Talent Acquisition, L&D, Global Centres of Excellence, Digital HR but the role of the Business Partner extends further than this supporting the strategic objectives and delivery of our Worldwide HR/People Function consisting of 2,500 employees, including projects related end-to-end projects. As a strategic business partner to leadership, you will bring deep technical HR expertise that connects all aspects of the people agenda. Reporting to the HR Senior Director for the Global HR/People Function, this highly dynamic and relationship-oriented role has the following primary focuses: Shaping and Implementing the People Strategy: Partnering with senior leadership (predominantly People Leadership Team, Executive & Senior Directors to interpret how the people strategy is most effectively applied, nuancing as appropriate. Leading the execution of the people strategy to ultimately improve the service experience for the function's internal clients, increase efficiency, drive greater agility & speed for future growth, and deliver greater resilience of core business activities. Strategic Partnering: Working closely with functional leaders to develop & implement HR strategies that closely support business objectives, leveraging analytics to drive decision-making. Acting as a thought leader with senior level presence to lead and counsel on individual and team leadership and transformational changes. Advising on Organizational Design and Change: Providing counsel to leaders on the features of an optimal org design to deliver their goals and considerations relating to location, seniority, job design, spans, layers, controls etc. Guiding leadership on how to transition from the current org design to the proposed version in a way that is compliant with the spirit & letter of labour law and BCG policy, including equal opportunity best practice. Inputting to the planning of organizational change plans. Leading Talent Management & Development: Designing and operationalizing innovative programs that drive talent development and deployment. Collaborating with leaders (and their teams) to provide and communicate a framework of effective development opportunities and compelling career path options. Facilitating the performance and talent review cycles and supporting leaders with succession planning, with a focus on how we develop and support our worldwide SBST community. Facilitating Resource Planning: Partnering with leaders to define their annual resource plan within the Global Services growth parameters and location strategy, optimizing levers to increase market penetration and operational efficiency whilst managing risk. Tracking the resource plan execution and managing the associated governance. Additionally, you will: Provide thought partnership and guidance for leaders on organizational design, location decisions, career pathing and capability-building, in line with the people strategy. Take an active role in driving and supporting projects and initiatives relation to the development of our worldwide HR function, e.g. talent development and upskilling and engagement. Oversee the annual performance development, talent management and compensation review cycles, with support from our Delivery teams and Operational CoE. Undertake the interpretation and communication of employee engagement survey outcomes and contribution to the creation of related action plans. Act as a catalyst for change; guiding and influencing organizational design, development and change management solutions. Leads the implementation of organizational change from a people perspective. Use analytics & trend analysis to help shape HR strategies to support business objectives. Develop robust talent management plans to attract, retain, develop and engage talent in critical roles and ensure strong succession plans. Partner with senior leadership to create a culture of positivity and innovation. Stay closely connected with GS recruiting teams to ensure that the functional resource plan is executed efficiently to equip the organization with first-class talent within the parameters. YOU'RE GOOD AT Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Effective at building trust & credibility with senior leaders and influencing in high stakes scenarios and driving high impact. Analytical skills with ability to use data to draw insights, form narratives, and to prioritize and influence decisions. Strong Excel skills required. Clear, persuasive communication and story lining skills, including engaging use of presentation and visualization tools. Structured thinking and the intellectual capability to translate ideas into a coherent proposal. Advanced slide-writing skills essential to lay out strategic initiatives in an innovative, compelling and highly polished manner. Consultative & change management skills, with strong conceptual thinking. Clear, concise verbal communication skills, with absolute fluency in English. Excellent presentation skills, both in person and in a virtual setting. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, coupled with skills & drive to progress initiatives with minimal oversight. Ability to handle competing priorities with flexibility, whilst maintaining strategic alignment. Ability to lead projects in a timely manner whilst keeping stakeholders engaged & informed. Excellent coaching and facilitation skills, with experience of leading workshops and presenting to senior leadership. Strong HR technical skills & understanding of contemporary talent management practices. Independently juggles multiple priorities to meet deadlines and resolves complex problems. A positive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach, with a high degree of professionalism. Ability to use experience and judgment to make decisions often based on partial information. YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Experience and background Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Organization Development or other related field is required; professional qualification or advance degree preferred. A strong track record of success driving people strategy in a consensus-driven, intellectually intense, and matrix-structured environment. Experience in a global role and working with colleagues from different parts of the world, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and an ability to develop relationships in a virtual context. Consulting experience in a People & Organization practice or success as a highly strategic HRBP. Strong HR technical skills & understanding of contemporary talent management practices. Keen adopter of new technology. YOU'LL WORK WITH You will report to the Senior HR Director (London) and partner with the HR Senior Manager (Boston) in the HRBP team, but also be part of the broader Global Services HR community collaborating and working closely with your counterparts in the HR Delivery, Operations CoE and Innovation, Change and Transformation teams. Your principal stakeholders will be Executive and Senior Directors, partnering with them to drive performance, deliver an outstanding employee experience for their teams, and to meet the organizational needs of this dynamic and rapidly expanding part of BCG.
WHAT YOU'LL DO Our Global Services HR team has an opportunity for an experienced HR business partner to help drive and deliver the people strategy for the Global Services HR/People Functions. The Global HR and People Functions is made up of 650 employees consisting of multiple Global Functions including Talent, Core HR, Talent Acquisition, L&D, Global Centres of Excellence, Digital HR but the role of the Business Partner extends further than this supporting the strategic objectives and delivery of our Worldwide HR/People Function consisting of 2,500 employees, including projects related end-to-end projects. As a strategic business partner to leadership, you will bring deep technical HR expertise that connects all aspects of the people agenda. Reporting to the HR Senior Director for the Global HR/People Function, this highly dynamic and relationship-oriented role has the following primary focuses: Shaping and Implementing the People Strategy: Partnering with senior leadership (predominantly People Leadership Team, Executive & Senior Directors to interpret how the people strategy is most effectively applied, nuancing as appropriate. Leading the execution of the people strategy to ultimately improve the service experience for the function's internal clients, increase efficiency, drive greater agility & speed for future growth, and deliver greater resilience of core business activities. Strategic Partnering: Working closely with functional leaders to develop & implement HR strategies that closely support business objectives, leveraging analytics to drive decision-making. Acting as a thought leader with senior level presence to lead and counsel on individual and team leadership and transformational changes. Advising on Organizational Design and Change: Providing counsel to leaders on the features of an optimal org design to deliver their goals and considerations relating to location, seniority, job design, spans, layers, controls etc. Guiding leadership on how to transition from the current org design to the proposed version in a way that is compliant with the spirit & letter of labour law and BCG policy, including equal opportunity best practice. Inputting to the planning of organizational change plans. Leading Talent Management & Development: Designing and operationalizing innovative programs that drive talent development and deployment. Collaborating with leaders (and their teams) to provide and communicate a framework of effective development opportunities and compelling career path options. Facilitating the performance and talent review cycles and supporting leaders with succession planning, with a focus on how we develop and support our worldwide SBST community. Facilitating Resource Planning: Partnering with leaders to define their annual resource plan within the Global Services growth parameters and location strategy, optimizing levers to increase market penetration and operational efficiency whilst managing risk. Tracking the resource plan execution and managing the associated governance. Additionally, you will: Provide thought partnership and guidance for leaders on organizational design, location decisions, career pathing and capability-building, in line with the people strategy. Take an active role in driving and supporting projects and initiatives relation to the development of our worldwide HR function, e.g. talent development and upskilling and engagement. Oversee the annual performance development, talent management and compensation review cycles, with support from our Delivery teams and Operational CoE. Undertake the interpretation and communication of employee engagement survey outcomes and contribution to the creation of related action plans. Act as a catalyst for change; guiding and influencing organizational design, development and change management solutions. Leads the implementation of organizational change from a people perspective. Use analytics & trend analysis to help shape HR strategies to support business objectives. Develop robust talent management plans to attract, retain, develop and engage talent in critical roles and ensure strong succession plans. Partner with senior leadership to create a culture of positivity and innovation. Stay closely connected with GS recruiting teams to ensure that the functional resource plan is executed efficiently to equip the organization with first-class talent within the parameters. YOU'RE GOOD AT Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Effective at building trust & credibility with senior leaders and influencing in high stakes scenarios and driving high impact. Analytical skills with ability to use data to draw insights, form narratives, and to prioritize and influence decisions. Strong Excel skills required. Clear, persuasive communication and story lining skills, including engaging use of presentation and visualization tools. Structured thinking and the intellectual capability to translate ideas into a coherent proposal. Advanced slide-writing skills essential to lay out strategic initiatives in an innovative, compelling and highly polished manner. Consultative & change management skills, with strong conceptual thinking. Clear, concise verbal communication skills, with absolute fluency in English. Excellent presentation skills, both in person and in a virtual setting. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, coupled with skills & drive to progress initiatives with minimal oversight. Ability to handle competing priorities with flexibility, whilst maintaining strategic alignment. Ability to lead projects in a timely manner whilst keeping stakeholders engaged & informed. Excellent coaching and facilitation skills, with experience of leading workshops and presenting to senior leadership. Strong HR technical skills & understanding of contemporary talent management practices. Independently juggles multiple priorities to meet deadlines and resolves complex problems. A positive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach, with a high degree of professionalism. Ability to use experience and judgment to make decisions often based on partial information. YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Experience and background Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Organization Development or other related field is required; professional qualification or advance degree preferred. A strong track record of success driving people strategy in a consensus-driven, intellectually intense, and matrix-structured environment. Experience in a global role and working with colleagues from different parts of the world, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and an ability to develop relationships in a virtual context. Consulting experience in a People & Organization practice or success as a highly strategic HRBP. Strong HR technical skills & understanding of contemporary talent management practices. Keen adopter of new technology. YOU'LL WORK WITH You will report to the Senior HR Director (London) and partner with the HR Senior Manager (Boston) in the HRBP team, but also be part of the broader Global Services HR community collaborating and working closely with your counterparts in the HR Delivery, Operations CoE and Innovation, Change and Transformation teams. Your principal stakeholders will be Executive and Senior Directors, partnering with them to drive performance, deliver an outstanding employee experience for their teams, and to meet the organizational needs of this dynamic and rapidly expanding part of BCG.
May 14, 2024
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO Our Global Services HR team has an opportunity for an experienced HR business partner to help drive and deliver the people strategy for the Global Services HR/People Functions. The Global HR and People Functions is made up of 650 employees consisting of multiple Global Functions including Talent, Core HR, Talent Acquisition, L&D, Global Centres of Excellence, Digital HR but the role of the Business Partner extends further than this supporting the strategic objectives and delivery of our Worldwide HR/People Function consisting of 2,500 employees, including projects related end-to-end projects. As a strategic business partner to leadership, you will bring deep technical HR expertise that connects all aspects of the people agenda. Reporting to the HR Senior Director for the Global HR/People Function, this highly dynamic and relationship-oriented role has the following primary focuses: Shaping and Implementing the People Strategy: Partnering with senior leadership (predominantly People Leadership Team, Executive & Senior Directors to interpret how the people strategy is most effectively applied, nuancing as appropriate. Leading the execution of the people strategy to ultimately improve the service experience for the function's internal clients, increase efficiency, drive greater agility & speed for future growth, and deliver greater resilience of core business activities. Strategic Partnering: Working closely with functional leaders to develop & implement HR strategies that closely support business objectives, leveraging analytics to drive decision-making. Acting as a thought leader with senior level presence to lead and counsel on individual and team leadership and transformational changes. Advising on Organizational Design and Change: Providing counsel to leaders on the features of an optimal org design to deliver their goals and considerations relating to location, seniority, job design, spans, layers, controls etc. Guiding leadership on how to transition from the current org design to the proposed version in a way that is compliant with the spirit & letter of labour law and BCG policy, including equal opportunity best practice. Inputting to the planning of organizational change plans. Leading Talent Management & Development: Designing and operationalizing innovative programs that drive talent development and deployment. Collaborating with leaders (and their teams) to provide and communicate a framework of effective development opportunities and compelling career path options. Facilitating the performance and talent review cycles and supporting leaders with succession planning, with a focus on how we develop and support our worldwide SBST community. Facilitating Resource Planning: Partnering with leaders to define their annual resource plan within the Global Services growth parameters and location strategy, optimizing levers to increase market penetration and operational efficiency whilst managing risk. Tracking the resource plan execution and managing the associated governance. Additionally, you will: Provide thought partnership and guidance for leaders on organizational design, location decisions, career pathing and capability-building, in line with the people strategy. Take an active role in driving and supporting projects and initiatives relation to the development of our worldwide HR function, e.g. talent development and upskilling and engagement. Oversee the annual performance development, talent management and compensation review cycles, with support from our Delivery teams and Operational CoE. Undertake the interpretation and communication of employee engagement survey outcomes and contribution to the creation of related action plans. Act as a catalyst for change; guiding and influencing organizational design, development and change management solutions. Leads the implementation of organizational change from a people perspective. Use analytics & trend analysis to help shape HR strategies to support business objectives. Develop robust talent management plans to attract, retain, develop and engage talent in critical roles and ensure strong succession plans. Partner with senior leadership to create a culture of positivity and innovation. Stay closely connected with GS recruiting teams to ensure that the functional resource plan is executed efficiently to equip the organization with first-class talent within the parameters. YOU'RE GOOD AT Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Effective at building trust & credibility with senior leaders and influencing in high stakes scenarios and driving high impact. Analytical skills with ability to use data to draw insights, form narratives, and to prioritize and influence decisions. Strong Excel skills required. Clear, persuasive communication and story lining skills, including engaging use of presentation and visualization tools. Structured thinking and the intellectual capability to translate ideas into a coherent proposal. Advanced slide-writing skills essential to lay out strategic initiatives in an innovative, compelling and highly polished manner. Consultative & change management skills, with strong conceptual thinking. Clear, concise verbal communication skills, with absolute fluency in English. Excellent presentation skills, both in person and in a virtual setting. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, coupled with skills & drive to progress initiatives with minimal oversight. Ability to handle competing priorities with flexibility, whilst maintaining strategic alignment. Ability to lead projects in a timely manner whilst keeping stakeholders engaged & informed. Excellent coaching and facilitation skills, with experience of leading workshops and presenting to senior leadership. Strong HR technical skills & understanding of contemporary talent management practices. Independently juggles multiple priorities to meet deadlines and resolves complex problems. A positive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach, with a high degree of professionalism. Ability to use experience and judgment to make decisions often based on partial information. YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Experience and background Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Organization Development or other related field is required; professional qualification or advance degree preferred. A strong track record of success driving people strategy in a consensus-driven, intellectually intense, and matrix-structured environment. Experience in a global role and working with colleagues from different parts of the world, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and an ability to develop relationships in a virtual context. Consulting experience in a People & Organization practice or success as a highly strategic HRBP. Strong HR technical skills & understanding of contemporary talent management practices. Keen adopter of new technology. YOU'LL WORK WITH You will report to the Senior HR Director (London) and partner with the HR Senior Manager (Boston) in the HRBP team, but also be part of the broader Global Services HR community collaborating and working closely with your counterparts in the HR Delivery, Operations CoE and Innovation, Change and Transformation teams. Your principal stakeholders will be Executive and Senior Directors, partnering with them to drive performance, deliver an outstanding employee experience for their teams, and to meet the organizational needs of this dynamic and rapidly expanding part of BCG.
Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Operations Advisor to join our team. Y ou'll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth coordination between various departments, especially Marketing, to drive impactful projects forward. If you're passionate about optimising supply chains, fostering innovation, and making a tangible impact on a global scale, then this is the perfect role for you! Find out more about this opportunity below. Key Accountabilities: Support the development of supply chain strategy for GME conjunction with GME Operations Manager and GSC GME SPOC Own key project implementation for GME: Marketing and business projects Responsible for deployment planning and tracking for all NPI's for GME Primary Point of Contact for GME GSC: for operational matters / performance reporting & collating GSC KPIs & liaise with teams regarding HSSE/International Trade Relations interventions as appropriate. Also primary contact for Marketing for all GME initiatives and being the key point of contact for GSC's on the same Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Support & Influence GME product & service offers to drive efficiency, effectiveness, reduce costs, improve quality & ensure compliance in E2E value chain, with a strong focus on execution. Responsible to coordinate and maintain Global reporting of operational KPIs of E2E SC Matrix Performance meetings: organising and leading the meetings with the GSC Tags Inventory Management: Track Inventory DOC, facilitate SLOBs reallocation, manage Global Supply Constraints by working on SC feasibility plan to allocate FG / RM stocks basis priority setting Stakeholder Management: work closely with cross functional team leads to harmonise process & ensure timely execution of expected deliverables. (Planning / Procurement / Finance / Sales / Marketing & Customer Service operations) Evaluate projected risks & opportunities that are foreseen & provide alternative solutions to minimise SC gaps. Lead the Global Demand consolidation along side Senior Demand Manager Education University degree (preferably engineering) or equivalent with experience in the lubricants, CPG or chemical industry Essential Experience Demonstrated experience with leading the commercialisation and deployment of new product introductions. Demonstrated experience in managing the supply chain impacts of new product, customer and market introductions. Commercial savvy, business partnering and problem solving skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence, manage conflict, and maximise virtual team performance. Experience of working within a highly matrixed environment and across countries and cultures. Functional and leadership skills and capability needed to manage and influence a multiple level's. Languages: English - Fluent At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, paid parental leave policy among others. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Apply today Travel Requirement Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Analytical Mentality, Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Commercial Analytics, Communication, Cost Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Demand Planning, Digital fluency, Inventory Management, Negotiation planning and preparation, Problem Solving, Project Management, Resilience, Risk Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Development, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status , neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
May 13, 2024
Full time
Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Operations Advisor to join our team. Y ou'll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth coordination between various departments, especially Marketing, to drive impactful projects forward. If you're passionate about optimising supply chains, fostering innovation, and making a tangible impact on a global scale, then this is the perfect role for you! Find out more about this opportunity below. Key Accountabilities: Support the development of supply chain strategy for GME conjunction with GME Operations Manager and GSC GME SPOC Own key project implementation for GME: Marketing and business projects Responsible for deployment planning and tracking for all NPI's for GME Primary Point of Contact for GME GSC: for operational matters / performance reporting & collating GSC KPIs & liaise with teams regarding HSSE/International Trade Relations interventions as appropriate. Also primary contact for Marketing for all GME initiatives and being the key point of contact for GSC's on the same Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Support & Influence GME product & service offers to drive efficiency, effectiveness, reduce costs, improve quality & ensure compliance in E2E value chain, with a strong focus on execution. Responsible to coordinate and maintain Global reporting of operational KPIs of E2E SC Matrix Performance meetings: organising and leading the meetings with the GSC Tags Inventory Management: Track Inventory DOC, facilitate SLOBs reallocation, manage Global Supply Constraints by working on SC feasibility plan to allocate FG / RM stocks basis priority setting Stakeholder Management: work closely with cross functional team leads to harmonise process & ensure timely execution of expected deliverables. (Planning / Procurement / Finance / Sales / Marketing & Customer Service operations) Evaluate projected risks & opportunities that are foreseen & provide alternative solutions to minimise SC gaps. Lead the Global Demand consolidation along side Senior Demand Manager Education University degree (preferably engineering) or equivalent with experience in the lubricants, CPG or chemical industry Essential Experience Demonstrated experience with leading the commercialisation and deployment of new product introductions. Demonstrated experience in managing the supply chain impacts of new product, customer and market introductions. Commercial savvy, business partnering and problem solving skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence, manage conflict, and maximise virtual team performance. Experience of working within a highly matrixed environment and across countries and cultures. Functional and leadership skills and capability needed to manage and influence a multiple level's. Languages: English - Fluent At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, paid parental leave policy among others. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Apply today Travel Requirement Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Analytical Mentality, Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Commercial Analytics, Communication, Cost Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Demand Planning, Digital fluency, Inventory Management, Negotiation planning and preparation, Problem Solving, Project Management, Resilience, Risk Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Development, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status , neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
Global asset management business seeks a European Head of Security Engineering and Architecture. The team is currently 14 people and it consists mainly of security engineers (with just a small security architecture sub team). The team is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining security technologies across the organisation in the European region. The role will require you to manage the team and their workload across several different large scale projects. Current projects include an authentication project (AuthO) and a separate project to build a bespoke piece of software in React which will be rolled out globally across the organisation. The cloud estate is in AWS and the team is responsible for providing expert technical support and ensuring that the cloud environment is operating reliably. The successful candidate will have a background in Software Engineering and IT delivery before moving into Security and progressing into a senior role. You should have team management experience, and strong AWS skills. Ideally you will have worked in a banking or financial services firm previously, and will be used to working with both business and regulatory needs. Experience with authentication systems is beneficial. You should have vision, experience of managing senior stakeholders, and strong influencing, persuading and collaboration soft skills. Hybrid working (3 days in London office) available, base salary £150-180k + 30% bonus + excellent benefits. Apply for this job We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know. Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and an Employment Business for temporary/contract engagements. Sophie Spencer - Security Architecture and Engineering This financial services sector business is seeking to hire a Technology Testing Lead to cover a p View job & apply Business Continuity and Operational Resilience Senior Analyst Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Banking This International Bank has a unique opportunity for an experienced Business Continuity and Opera View job & apply Crisis Manager Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry This world-renowned media organization has a unique opportunity for a highly experienced Crisis M View job & apply Location: London Salary: Up to £126k per year + package Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Senior IT Risk Manager required for a market-leading financial services firm. 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May 13, 2024
Full time
Global asset management business seeks a European Head of Security Engineering and Architecture. The team is currently 14 people and it consists mainly of security engineers (with just a small security architecture sub team). The team is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining security technologies across the organisation in the European region. The role will require you to manage the team and their workload across several different large scale projects. Current projects include an authentication project (AuthO) and a separate project to build a bespoke piece of software in React which will be rolled out globally across the organisation. The cloud estate is in AWS and the team is responsible for providing expert technical support and ensuring that the cloud environment is operating reliably. The successful candidate will have a background in Software Engineering and IT delivery before moving into Security and progressing into a senior role. You should have team management experience, and strong AWS skills. Ideally you will have worked in a banking or financial services firm previously, and will be used to working with both business and regulatory needs. Experience with authentication systems is beneficial. You should have vision, experience of managing senior stakeholders, and strong influencing, persuading and collaboration soft skills. Hybrid working (3 days in London office) available, base salary £150-180k + 30% bonus + excellent benefits. Apply for this job We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know. Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and an Employment Business for temporary/contract engagements. Sophie Spencer - Security Architecture and Engineering This financial services sector business is seeking to hire a Technology Testing Lead to cover a p View job & apply Business Continuity and Operational Resilience Senior Analyst Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Banking This International Bank has a unique opportunity for an experienced Business Continuity and Opera View job & apply Crisis Manager Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry This world-renowned media organization has a unique opportunity for a highly experienced Crisis M View job & apply Location: London Salary: Up to £126k per year + package Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Senior IT Risk Manager required for a market-leading financial services firm. The role will be fo View job & apply Information Security Manager - FTC Location: Hybrid-WFH/London 3 days a week Job type: Contract Senior Information Security Manager required for a market-leading bank. The role will be focused View job & apply Information Security Analyst Location: Hybrid-WFH/City of London 2 days a week Job type: Contract Information Security Analyst required for market-leading financial services firm. The role be foc View job & apply Application Security Engineer Location: Remote Salary: £60,000 + up to 20% bonus Job type: Permanent FTSE listed financial services firm is seeking a Security Engineer to work with their team of dev View job & apply Location: Hybrid-WFH/City of London 2 days a week Job type: Contract Sector: Insurance IT Risk Analyst required for market leading financial services firm. 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Merrifield Executive Search is delighted to partner with Autistica to find an Interim Director of External Affairs (12-month contract) to join the senior management team and be responsible for building the relationships that ensure Autistica creates breakthroughs for autistic people over the next decade. You will fit in well at Autistica if you are passionate about enabling high performance and you value working with a team that think in diverse ways. Job Title: Interim Director of External Affairs Organisation: Autistica Salary: 55,692.00 Contract: 12-month maternity contract Hours: 0.8 contract, over a 4-day working week. Autistica operates a 4-day working week. Location: London (One day a week in the office) Closing date: Friday 24th May 2024 Required: CV and Cover Letter Autistica is the UK's leading autism research and campaigning charity. Their mission is to create breakthroughs that enable autistic people to live happier, healthier lives. They make that happen by funding research, shaping policy and working with autistic people to make more of a difference. Key Responsibilities: Ensure autism and autism research remain policy priorities, with Autistica continuing to have strong relationships with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England. Ensure you build constructive collaborations and relationships with organisations working in related areas to Autistica. Develop relationships with key members of parliament ahead of the election, and post-election (both independently and in collaboration with other autism charities) Oversee, implement, and effectively deliver operational plans, a quarterly reporting cycle, monthly reporting of financial figures, and production of our annual report. You will be an effective visible leader and manager, passionately championing the charity's work and building confidence in our strategy and plans. You will champion our values and mission with enthusiasm and consistency. Who are we looking for? Experience of being at least "head of department" in an organisation overseeing planning, monitoring, management of resources within department and across an organisation. Enjoys and has a track record of overseeing change including system and process improvements. Experience of managing, leading or overseeing communications. Trustworthy and competent to others with the ability to oversee communications and policy. Able to motivate, inspire, empathise, with work with, and lead a neurodiverse team and enable a high-performance culture. Comfortable with nuance and uncertainty, with the motivation and resilience to tackle a fascinating but complex and contentious area of focus (autism and autism research). Constructively identifies opportunities to make improve which will enable our mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rewarding charity who have clear goals in place to help and support Autistic people. To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
May 13, 2024
Full time
Merrifield Executive Search is delighted to partner with Autistica to find an Interim Director of External Affairs (12-month contract) to join the senior management team and be responsible for building the relationships that ensure Autistica creates breakthroughs for autistic people over the next decade. You will fit in well at Autistica if you are passionate about enabling high performance and you value working with a team that think in diverse ways. Job Title: Interim Director of External Affairs Organisation: Autistica Salary: 55,692.00 Contract: 12-month maternity contract Hours: 0.8 contract, over a 4-day working week. Autistica operates a 4-day working week. Location: London (One day a week in the office) Closing date: Friday 24th May 2024 Required: CV and Cover Letter Autistica is the UK's leading autism research and campaigning charity. Their mission is to create breakthroughs that enable autistic people to live happier, healthier lives. They make that happen by funding research, shaping policy and working with autistic people to make more of a difference. Key Responsibilities: Ensure autism and autism research remain policy priorities, with Autistica continuing to have strong relationships with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England. Ensure you build constructive collaborations and relationships with organisations working in related areas to Autistica. Develop relationships with key members of parliament ahead of the election, and post-election (both independently and in collaboration with other autism charities) Oversee, implement, and effectively deliver operational plans, a quarterly reporting cycle, monthly reporting of financial figures, and production of our annual report. You will be an effective visible leader and manager, passionately championing the charity's work and building confidence in our strategy and plans. You will champion our values and mission with enthusiasm and consistency. Who are we looking for? Experience of being at least "head of department" in an organisation overseeing planning, monitoring, management of resources within department and across an organisation. Enjoys and has a track record of overseeing change including system and process improvements. Experience of managing, leading or overseeing communications. Trustworthy and competent to others with the ability to oversee communications and policy. Able to motivate, inspire, empathise, with work with, and lead a neurodiverse team and enable a high-performance culture. Comfortable with nuance and uncertainty, with the motivation and resilience to tackle a fascinating but complex and contentious area of focus (autism and autism research). Constructively identifies opportunities to make improve which will enable our mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rewarding charity who have clear goals in place to help and support Autistic people. To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
About the role As a Retail Development Manager you will report directly to the Retail Development Controller and work along side a team of RDM's to form the Regional Retail Team. Your role is crucial in delivering the companies objectives through the engagement and delivery of the Retail Plan. Working closely with your Premier and Family Shopper retailers to support and develop their businesses. This will be achieved through delivering against specific Key Performance Indicators. Role Responsibility Supporting the delivery of the Company's key objectives - HSL, Customer Satisfaction recommend at 90%, Every Voice Matters at 90% and ultimately Cash Profit Managing an existing portfolio of disciplined Premier and Family Shopper retailers, assisting and advising them on ways to improve and enhance their Store offer to their consumers. A priority on recruiting new business from competitor and independent retailers through selling the benefits of joining the leading symbol facia in the convenience sector. Challenging and advising on under performing stores, how they can improve to meet their contractual obligations. Ensuring that feedback is shared with the retail functions, thus allowing for relevant and fit for purpose interventions to be created. Supporting the creation of a culture which recognises the right behaviours and makes Booker 'A Place to Get On'. Working collaboratively with your RDC & RDM s as appropriate to share best practice and improve the Premier / Family Shopper brand overall. You will need Operational skills relevant for this job • Successful career to date with a core skill set around influencing customers. • Exceptional relationship building capability. • Commercial understanding. • Effectiveness in a remote field based role as well as being part of the Retail team. • Ability to challenge, develop and embed change. • Basic Knowledge of Microsoft 365,word and excel. Experience relevant for this job: • Ability to make pragmatic decisions based on information given • A natural ability to listen and advise customers on best practice. • Strong intellectual capability, supported by judgement. • Positive in nature • A high level of resilience Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
May 11, 2024
Full time
About the role As a Retail Development Manager you will report directly to the Retail Development Controller and work along side a team of RDM's to form the Regional Retail Team. Your role is crucial in delivering the companies objectives through the engagement and delivery of the Retail Plan. Working closely with your Premier and Family Shopper retailers to support and develop their businesses. This will be achieved through delivering against specific Key Performance Indicators. Role Responsibility Supporting the delivery of the Company's key objectives - HSL, Customer Satisfaction recommend at 90%, Every Voice Matters at 90% and ultimately Cash Profit Managing an existing portfolio of disciplined Premier and Family Shopper retailers, assisting and advising them on ways to improve and enhance their Store offer to their consumers. A priority on recruiting new business from competitor and independent retailers through selling the benefits of joining the leading symbol facia in the convenience sector. Challenging and advising on under performing stores, how they can improve to meet their contractual obligations. Ensuring that feedback is shared with the retail functions, thus allowing for relevant and fit for purpose interventions to be created. Supporting the creation of a culture which recognises the right behaviours and makes Booker 'A Place to Get On'. Working collaboratively with your RDC & RDM s as appropriate to share best practice and improve the Premier / Family Shopper brand overall. You will need Operational skills relevant for this job • Successful career to date with a core skill set around influencing customers. • Exceptional relationship building capability. • Commercial understanding. • Effectiveness in a remote field based role as well as being part of the Retail team. • Ability to challenge, develop and embed change. • Basic Knowledge of Microsoft 365,word and excel. Experience relevant for this job: • Ability to make pragmatic decisions based on information given • A natural ability to listen and advise customers on best practice. • Strong intellectual capability, supported by judgement. • Positive in nature • A high level of resilience Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
Location: Mobile around London and Thames Valley Working hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Benefits : Car Allowance, 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Pension, Private Healthcare, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme) About EMCOR UK: At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business. Location: Mobile around London and Thames Valley Salary: £70,000 per annum DOE Working hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Benefits : Car Allowance, 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Pension, Private Healthcare, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme) About EMCOR UK: At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business. Role Overview: Due to planned and very exciting growth we are looking to employ an Head of Projects who can combine strategy development with tactical delivery to lead operational activities across a Portfolio of a key customer sites. Managing a team of managers and reporting into the Project Director, we will be looking to you to ensure the cost effective and timely delivery of all project obligations and service provisions. Focus on building relationships with all managers, clients, operational and FM team across the UK is a key part of the role, as is the ability to hit the ground running. Good project and people management skills are essential. Due to planned and very exciting growth we are looking to employ an Head of Projects who can combine strategy development with tactical delivery to lead operational activities across a Portfolio of a key customer sites. Managing a team of managers and reporting into the Project Director, we will be looking to you to ensure the cost effective and timely delivery of all project obligations and service provisions. Focus on building relationships with all managers, clients, operational and FM team across the UK is a key part of the role, as is the ability to hit the ground running. Good project and people management skills are essential. This is a role with exciting scope for growth into a Head of Project role for the right candidate. We look for people with a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to fit into and take leadership of a fast-growing team What you'll do: Be responsible to the Project Director for the P&L of the Account and to lead and direct project activities in order to maintain and improve the net profitability of the business Develop strong relationships with client staff and their representatives applying Key Account Management principles in order to foster good working relationships at every level and optimise the commercial position of EMCOR UK Prepare with the Project Director an annual business plan and budget for the contract portfolio Carry out regular monthly Project reviews of P&L accountability; including progress of projects; quality; H&SW; Relationships Manage sub-contractors effectively both financially and commercially. Ensure all EMCOR procurement processes and procedures are followed Develop and maintain relationships with all the clients departments including those of the operational and FM teams Ensure management and close supervision of site-based EMCOR UK staff, off site EMCOR support staff when visiting site and sub-contractors Provide leadership and direction to site-based staff and Project Managers, developing skills matrix and development plan Take ownership of projects and provide support as and when required Ensure correct skill & competence levels of site-based team to meet the contract scope Preparation of the monthly report for the Project Director and Client, listing all relevant site-based activities that occurred during the month including proposals and tenders completed Be conversant with all statutory compliance processes and procedures such as CDM 2015; Building Regulations; British Standards; RIBA Stages and those set out within a specification Ensure that all EMCOR policies, procedures and standards are in place and adhered too Ensure the Projects has suitable, qualified and experienced management teams in place within an appropriate reporting structure, by deploying appropriate HR strategies to recruit, develop, motivate motivate and retain the required management capabilities Ensure that all operational activities are conducted in accordance with standard EMCOR policies and procedures; in particular: -Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment -Financial Reporting -Commercial and legislative -HR and Employee Welfare -EMCOR Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics Develop an organisational culture, which reflects the EMCOR Brand and core values of the business, such that a positive employee relations climate and working environment of continuous improvement is created in order to drive demonstrable value to the client and make life easier for all To actively and positively promote the image of EMCOR and the wider EMCOR Group at all times and to maintain good working relationships with clients, suppliers and other external parties A thorough knowledge of Project Management services within the UK such as Civils; Fit Out; Life Cycle replacement and Energy An effective and progressive leader with experience of directing and developing multi-disciplined teams across wide geographical territories An experienced leader of change with the ability to lead and direct others towards acceptance of new business ideas, methods and working practices. A clear understanding of transformational leadership and an ability to change organisations, culture and behaviours A driver of people and projects with a very strong commercial awareness and a track record of achievement on complex and demanding contracts and accounts Ability and experience in developing strong relationships with key customers to support account development and long-term sustainable and profitable tenure A proven track record of setting up and managing supply chain partners, multiple suppliers and sub-contractors Educated to degree level and a member of a relevant professional institute Person Specification Who you'll be: A natural leader with obvious gravitas and charisma to stand out amongst others and the ability to bring the best out of people Strong commercial acumen An obvious empathy with customers and clients, an ability to quickly grasp their needs and an ability to galvanise resources to satisfy clients demands An ability to quickly grasp changing needs and the talent to translate these into operational reality An ability to identify and drive through 'win-win' solutions when even under considerable or sustained pressure A self-starter who is not afraid to challenge received wisdom and has the resilience to pursue legitimate business aims and objectives The energy and infectious enthusiasm to get things done Extensive experience within a similar management role Appropriate trade qualifications either Electrical or Mechanical of fabric Management and leadership training Coaching / Development Good IT skills including Excel, MS Projects, Office 365, PowerPoint and Word Must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities A good Level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills Valid full driving licence At EMCOR UK . click apply for full job details
May 11, 2024
Full time
Location: Mobile around London and Thames Valley Working hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Benefits : Car Allowance, 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Pension, Private Healthcare, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme) About EMCOR UK: At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business. Location: Mobile around London and Thames Valley Salary: £70,000 per annum DOE Working hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Benefits : Car Allowance, 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Pension, Private Healthcare, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme) About EMCOR UK: At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business. Role Overview: Due to planned and very exciting growth we are looking to employ an Head of Projects who can combine strategy development with tactical delivery to lead operational activities across a Portfolio of a key customer sites. Managing a team of managers and reporting into the Project Director, we will be looking to you to ensure the cost effective and timely delivery of all project obligations and service provisions. Focus on building relationships with all managers, clients, operational and FM team across the UK is a key part of the role, as is the ability to hit the ground running. Good project and people management skills are essential. Due to planned and very exciting growth we are looking to employ an Head of Projects who can combine strategy development with tactical delivery to lead operational activities across a Portfolio of a key customer sites. Managing a team of managers and reporting into the Project Director, we will be looking to you to ensure the cost effective and timely delivery of all project obligations and service provisions. Focus on building relationships with all managers, clients, operational and FM team across the UK is a key part of the role, as is the ability to hit the ground running. Good project and people management skills are essential. This is a role with exciting scope for growth into a Head of Project role for the right candidate. We look for people with a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to fit into and take leadership of a fast-growing team What you'll do: Be responsible to the Project Director for the P&L of the Account and to lead and direct project activities in order to maintain and improve the net profitability of the business Develop strong relationships with client staff and their representatives applying Key Account Management principles in order to foster good working relationships at every level and optimise the commercial position of EMCOR UK Prepare with the Project Director an annual business plan and budget for the contract portfolio Carry out regular monthly Project reviews of P&L accountability; including progress of projects; quality; H&SW; Relationships Manage sub-contractors effectively both financially and commercially. Ensure all EMCOR procurement processes and procedures are followed Develop and maintain relationships with all the clients departments including those of the operational and FM teams Ensure management and close supervision of site-based EMCOR UK staff, off site EMCOR support staff when visiting site and sub-contractors Provide leadership and direction to site-based staff and Project Managers, developing skills matrix and development plan Take ownership of projects and provide support as and when required Ensure correct skill & competence levels of site-based team to meet the contract scope Preparation of the monthly report for the Project Director and Client, listing all relevant site-based activities that occurred during the month including proposals and tenders completed Be conversant with all statutory compliance processes and procedures such as CDM 2015; Building Regulations; British Standards; RIBA Stages and those set out within a specification Ensure that all EMCOR policies, procedures and standards are in place and adhered too Ensure the Projects has suitable, qualified and experienced management teams in place within an appropriate reporting structure, by deploying appropriate HR strategies to recruit, develop, motivate motivate and retain the required management capabilities Ensure that all operational activities are conducted in accordance with standard EMCOR policies and procedures; in particular: -Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment -Financial Reporting -Commercial and legislative -HR and Employee Welfare -EMCOR Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics Develop an organisational culture, which reflects the EMCOR Brand and core values of the business, such that a positive employee relations climate and working environment of continuous improvement is created in order to drive demonstrable value to the client and make life easier for all To actively and positively promote the image of EMCOR and the wider EMCOR Group at all times and to maintain good working relationships with clients, suppliers and other external parties A thorough knowledge of Project Management services within the UK such as Civils; Fit Out; Life Cycle replacement and Energy An effective and progressive leader with experience of directing and developing multi-disciplined teams across wide geographical territories An experienced leader of change with the ability to lead and direct others towards acceptance of new business ideas, methods and working practices. A clear understanding of transformational leadership and an ability to change organisations, culture and behaviours A driver of people and projects with a very strong commercial awareness and a track record of achievement on complex and demanding contracts and accounts Ability and experience in developing strong relationships with key customers to support account development and long-term sustainable and profitable tenure A proven track record of setting up and managing supply chain partners, multiple suppliers and sub-contractors Educated to degree level and a member of a relevant professional institute Person Specification Who you'll be: A natural leader with obvious gravitas and charisma to stand out amongst others and the ability to bring the best out of people Strong commercial acumen An obvious empathy with customers and clients, an ability to quickly grasp their needs and an ability to galvanise resources to satisfy clients demands An ability to quickly grasp changing needs and the talent to translate these into operational reality An ability to identify and drive through 'win-win' solutions when even under considerable or sustained pressure A self-starter who is not afraid to challenge received wisdom and has the resilience to pursue legitimate business aims and objectives The energy and infectious enthusiasm to get things done Extensive experience within a similar management role Appropriate trade qualifications either Electrical or Mechanical of fabric Management and leadership training Coaching / Development Good IT skills including Excel, MS Projects, Office 365, PowerPoint and Word Must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities A good Level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills Valid full driving licence At EMCOR UK . click apply for full job details
Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : Competitive We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c. 50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology . You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/e-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : Competitive We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c. 50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology . You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/e-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
Your new company You will be working with a leading Tier 1 contractor who has been awarded one of the largest sewage treatment projects in the UK to increase the quality of water for over 2million people. Your new role This project aims to improve the resilience and capacity of the Mogden Sewage Treatment Works (STW) to ensure it meets its flow and quality consent for a design population equivalent of 2,404,287. This includes: Enhancing the resilience and capacity of secondary treatment processes. Upgrading the resilience of the sludge and digester streams to prepare them for AMP8 work Key tasks include Ensure the project is running on time, using Last Planner techniques. Keeping the project within H&S regulations To manage the project budget alongside the commercial team and ensure the project runs on budget Stakeholder management - including Senior Management and the Client Management of all teams on site - including Site Supervisors/Operational Teams/Sub-contractors Ensure the project is running in line with clients needs What you'll need to succeed In-depth understanding of best practices in construction management, including experience with MEICA assets Possession of a relevant safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely). Working knowledge of the IChemE Burgundy Book Form of Contract (Target Cost), particularly Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events. Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the water or another utility sector. Understanding of water industry technical requirements and working practices. Able to take the lead with client interfaces and manage project delivery on technical and business aspects of team output. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 11, 2024
Full time
Your new company You will be working with a leading Tier 1 contractor who has been awarded one of the largest sewage treatment projects in the UK to increase the quality of water for over 2million people. Your new role This project aims to improve the resilience and capacity of the Mogden Sewage Treatment Works (STW) to ensure it meets its flow and quality consent for a design population equivalent of 2,404,287. This includes: Enhancing the resilience and capacity of secondary treatment processes. Upgrading the resilience of the sludge and digester streams to prepare them for AMP8 work Key tasks include Ensure the project is running on time, using Last Planner techniques. Keeping the project within H&S regulations To manage the project budget alongside the commercial team and ensure the project runs on budget Stakeholder management - including Senior Management and the Client Management of all teams on site - including Site Supervisors/Operational Teams/Sub-contractors Ensure the project is running in line with clients needs What you'll need to succeed In-depth understanding of best practices in construction management, including experience with MEICA assets Possession of a relevant safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely). Working knowledge of the IChemE Burgundy Book Form of Contract (Target Cost), particularly Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events. Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the water or another utility sector. Understanding of water industry technical requirements and working practices. Able to take the lead with client interfaces and manage project delivery on technical and business aspects of team output. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : £Competitive We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c.£50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology. You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement life cycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/E-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
May 10, 2024
Contractor
Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : £Competitive We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c.£50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology. You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement life cycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/E-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK's ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE has a unique opportunity for a Head of Utilities within the Estates and Liabilities leadership team. Head of Utilities delivers through-life capability management and asset optimisation of Utilities Operational Services, Industrial Facilities and Energy Management to meet 24/7/365 site requirements in a nuclear licenced environment. The role will lead a capability that will modernise utilities infrastructure, models of delivery and simplify processes to meet the programme and capital investment challenges of AWE, at a time when the Company is embedding asset management and undergoing transformative activities. Leading, motivating and supporting staff, contractors and stakeholders through this period of change whilst successfully and safely delivering on current commitments is key. Closing date: 24th May 2024 Location: Reading/Basingstoke area Salary: £Negotiable As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. In addition to the above, we will also be looking for candidates to have: Strong leadership and direction to direct reports, functional and contract support The ability to provide and maintain the intelligent customer capability for Utilities. Direct the Operational and Capital expenditure for the Utilities Area, ensuring costs are optimised. The ability to manage the strategic development of the Utilities Area in line with programme requirements and Site strategy and Site Utilities Permit compliance requirements. Accountability for the Asset Management Plan/s for the Utilities Area. Have experience operating confidently as the Site Business Relationship Manager for strategic and tactical activities within the Utilities Area. Supported operational and tactical activities of significance (potential to impact programme delivery or where compliance challenged). A track record of promoting high personal standards in environment, health, security, and quality as well as being a great team player. We are looking for individuals who put our values at the heart of what they do and model the core leadership behaviours of setting direction, engaging people, and delivering results. You will need gravitas and resilience to engage with and influence those at the most senior levels to deliver our mission. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
May 10, 2024
Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK's ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE has a unique opportunity for a Head of Utilities within the Estates and Liabilities leadership team. Head of Utilities delivers through-life capability management and asset optimisation of Utilities Operational Services, Industrial Facilities and Energy Management to meet 24/7/365 site requirements in a nuclear licenced environment. The role will lead a capability that will modernise utilities infrastructure, models of delivery and simplify processes to meet the programme and capital investment challenges of AWE, at a time when the Company is embedding asset management and undergoing transformative activities. Leading, motivating and supporting staff, contractors and stakeholders through this period of change whilst successfully and safely delivering on current commitments is key. Closing date: 24th May 2024 Location: Reading/Basingstoke area Salary: £Negotiable As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. In addition to the above, we will also be looking for candidates to have: Strong leadership and direction to direct reports, functional and contract support The ability to provide and maintain the intelligent customer capability for Utilities. Direct the Operational and Capital expenditure for the Utilities Area, ensuring costs are optimised. The ability to manage the strategic development of the Utilities Area in line with programme requirements and Site strategy and Site Utilities Permit compliance requirements. Accountability for the Asset Management Plan/s for the Utilities Area. Have experience operating confidently as the Site Business Relationship Manager for strategic and tactical activities within the Utilities Area. Supported operational and tactical activities of significance (potential to impact programme delivery or where compliance challenged). A track record of promoting high personal standards in environment, health, security, and quality as well as being a great team player. We are looking for individuals who put our values at the heart of what they do and model the core leadership behaviours of setting direction, engaging people, and delivering results. You will need gravitas and resilience to engage with and influence those at the most senior levels to deliver our mission. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
Opus People Solutions Ltd
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Administrator - Child Protection Convenor/Minute Taker Pay: 12.34 Length : 4 months: Days/Hours : Monday - Friday Location: Hybrid working will be from the office at OAS or William Knibb in Kettering as and when face to face Child Protection Conferences is scheduled. When not required for a face-to-face meeting option to work from home unable to guarantee no. of days WFH. Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Northamptonshire Children's Trust for an Administrator - Child Protection Minute Taker. To provide support to the Trust in the production of accurate records of the content and decisions and recommendations of a range of statutory processes for Child Protection Conferences. Required skills Minute taking experience of complex meetings with the ability to type directly into a laptop. A high level of verbal and written communication skills, fluency in the English language is essential. Emotional resilience, be able to process information of a potentially distressing nature. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to concentrate for long periods, despite distractions and disruptions. Brief Duties. To attend and produce accurate and high-quality records of Child Protection Conferences for agreement and verification by the appropriate operational managers in a report format which accords with current child safeguarding protocols. Travel independently to locations throughout Northamptonshire to attend a range of statutory groups and meetings in relation to Children's' Services. (Applicants must have use of a car to travel between locations). Set up room prior to start of conference. Meet and greet attendees for conferences in a courteous and professional manner. For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.
May 09, 2024
Seasonal
Administrator - Child Protection Convenor/Minute Taker Pay: 12.34 Length : 4 months: Days/Hours : Monday - Friday Location: Hybrid working will be from the office at OAS or William Knibb in Kettering as and when face to face Child Protection Conferences is scheduled. When not required for a face-to-face meeting option to work from home unable to guarantee no. of days WFH. Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Northamptonshire Children's Trust for an Administrator - Child Protection Minute Taker. To provide support to the Trust in the production of accurate records of the content and decisions and recommendations of a range of statutory processes for Child Protection Conferences. Required skills Minute taking experience of complex meetings with the ability to type directly into a laptop. A high level of verbal and written communication skills, fluency in the English language is essential. Emotional resilience, be able to process information of a potentially distressing nature. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to concentrate for long periods, despite distractions and disruptions. Brief Duties. To attend and produce accurate and high-quality records of Child Protection Conferences for agreement and verification by the appropriate operational managers in a report format which accords with current child safeguarding protocols. Travel independently to locations throughout Northamptonshire to attend a range of statutory groups and meetings in relation to Children's' Services. (Applicants must have use of a car to travel between locations). Set up room prior to start of conference. Meet and greet attendees for conferences in a courteous and professional manner. For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.
Job title: Post room Assistant Shift Pattern: (Apply online only) & (Apply online only) Pay: 12ph Location: SO15 KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Good written and verbal English strong organisational skills Extremely self-motivated with Ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change. Has excellent communication Excellent IT Skills Accurate administrative skills Excellent customer service orientation Educated approach to problem solving and dealing with issues. Ability to communicate at all levels with the organisation. Ability to drive performance by holding self and others to account for agreed deliverables Demonstrate high morale and commitment through improving working practices and environment. Manual Handling Ability to liaise with employees and customers at all levels. Positive and proactive attitude Previous experience in related employment environment Ability to initiate new ideas to improve own and team performance. Show resilience and reliability even in difficult circumstances. Responsibilities Professional and effective running of receipt/despatch of mail & small stores under Direct supervision responsible for but not limited to the exceptional service, business support and delivery to contribute to the effective administration and communication of the day-to-day activities relating to the client requirements within the mail and stores department. To assist with administration and additional demands set by the supervisor and manager. Work closely with all WPS team members to provide a proactive and positive approach, efficiently meeting the business needs. Job duties Carry out requirements in support of receipt and despatch of post and stores, to include all documentation and processes. Through sound judgement and clear direction ensure an exceptional customer service is experienced by all and needs are met/maintained with total satisfaction Provide a prompt, efficient, professional, and polite response to both visitors and internal customers either face to face, via the telephone (general responsibility) or email communications. Respond in a professional and courteous manner to every visitor/caller. Take an active role in supporting other members of the WPS team. Adhere to the Service Level Agreement and Key Performance Indicators General administration duties for WPS management as required. Maintaining a professional and effective service whilst showing a high degree of attention to detail Collect data, provide reports and maintaining records as required. Provide operational support to the management as and when required. Collation of information for reporting purposes and tracking/resolving of issues To be aware of and comply with the company and statutory requirements regarding health, safety, fire and hygiene. Communicate with line manager/supervisor regarding holiday/sickness cover. Assist when required to cover holiday/sickness. Apply for more info! IND1 IND1
May 09, 2024
Full time
Job title: Post room Assistant Shift Pattern: (Apply online only) & (Apply online only) Pay: 12ph Location: SO15 KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Good written and verbal English strong organisational skills Extremely self-motivated with Ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change. Has excellent communication Excellent IT Skills Accurate administrative skills Excellent customer service orientation Educated approach to problem solving and dealing with issues. Ability to communicate at all levels with the organisation. Ability to drive performance by holding self and others to account for agreed deliverables Demonstrate high morale and commitment through improving working practices and environment. Manual Handling Ability to liaise with employees and customers at all levels. Positive and proactive attitude Previous experience in related employment environment Ability to initiate new ideas to improve own and team performance. Show resilience and reliability even in difficult circumstances. Responsibilities Professional and effective running of receipt/despatch of mail & small stores under Direct supervision responsible for but not limited to the exceptional service, business support and delivery to contribute to the effective administration and communication of the day-to-day activities relating to the client requirements within the mail and stores department. To assist with administration and additional demands set by the supervisor and manager. Work closely with all WPS team members to provide a proactive and positive approach, efficiently meeting the business needs. Job duties Carry out requirements in support of receipt and despatch of post and stores, to include all documentation and processes. Through sound judgement and clear direction ensure an exceptional customer service is experienced by all and needs are met/maintained with total satisfaction Provide a prompt, efficient, professional, and polite response to both visitors and internal customers either face to face, via the telephone (general responsibility) or email communications. Respond in a professional and courteous manner to every visitor/caller. Take an active role in supporting other members of the WPS team. Adhere to the Service Level Agreement and Key Performance Indicators General administration duties for WPS management as required. Maintaining a professional and effective service whilst showing a high degree of attention to detail Collect data, provide reports and maintaining records as required. Provide operational support to the management as and when required. Collation of information for reporting purposes and tracking/resolving of issues To be aware of and comply with the company and statutory requirements regarding health, safety, fire and hygiene. Communicate with line manager/supervisor regarding holiday/sickness cover. Assist when required to cover holiday/sickness. Apply for more info! IND1 IND1