Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. BCG Platinion As a seamlessly integrated part of the BCG network, we provide consulting services focused on the development and implementation of business-critical IT architecture and digital solutions. We create technology platforms and deliver exceptionally customized solutions of the future for our clients, from data strategies to next-generation customer journey solutions and transformational business models. We solve the most daunting challenges that companies face today and envision for tomorrow. Our style is entrepreneurial - nimble and innovative, with multifaceted, cross-functional teams and completely vendor-independent. Our unique selling proposition is technology expertise and delivery excellence. Platinion was founded in 2000. Since then, we have grown continuously and successfully. Today we have offices in Europe, North and South America, Asia Pacific and Africa. Practice Area Profile What You'll Do At BCG Platinion we're keen to engage with experienced, passionate and creative IT Architects who will help us unlock our client's digital potential and ignite change. Meaningful work is at the core of everything we do. We build unique solutions to the complexities our clients face, while providing our people with opportunities to explore and grow. A community of leading experts, BCG Platinion team members have a natural springboard for professional growth and deeper opportunities to excel. As an IT Architect you will work alongside a bold, energetic and collaborative team. You will evaluate and coach our clients' technology teams, define technology strategies, architecture solutions and help us design the future. You will develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. Together with our clients, you will develop superior digital and technology concepts and architecture solutions as well as support technical implementations actively and on site, applying your sound technical know-how, your understanding of business contexts, and your analytical and conceptual skills. What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications) • 4 to 6 years' IT Architecture experience working in a software development, technical project management, digital delivery, or technology consulting environment • Current or previous consulting experience highly desirable • Experience of working with companies in the finance sector highly desirable • Platform implementation experience (Apache Hadoop - Kafka - Storm and Spark, Elasticsearch and others) • Experience around data integration & migration, data governance, data mining, data visualisation, database modelling in an agile delivery-based environment. • Experience with at least one of the following cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Service (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Management of work packages/modules in critical IT implementation projects • Technical architecture, code reviews & performance of technical proofs of concepts • Analysis of complex IT Application landscapes, optimization of development processes and Solution Architecture • Data lake experience on AWS and Azure • General knowledge of database technologies and trade-offs • University degree with above-average academic performance in a mathematical-scientific field, information technology, or business administration
May 17, 2024
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. BCG Platinion As a seamlessly integrated part of the BCG network, we provide consulting services focused on the development and implementation of business-critical IT architecture and digital solutions. We create technology platforms and deliver exceptionally customized solutions of the future for our clients, from data strategies to next-generation customer journey solutions and transformational business models. We solve the most daunting challenges that companies face today and envision for tomorrow. Our style is entrepreneurial - nimble and innovative, with multifaceted, cross-functional teams and completely vendor-independent. Our unique selling proposition is technology expertise and delivery excellence. Platinion was founded in 2000. Since then, we have grown continuously and successfully. Today we have offices in Europe, North and South America, Asia Pacific and Africa. Practice Area Profile What You'll Do At BCG Platinion we're keen to engage with experienced, passionate and creative IT Architects who will help us unlock our client's digital potential and ignite change. Meaningful work is at the core of everything we do. We build unique solutions to the complexities our clients face, while providing our people with opportunities to explore and grow. A community of leading experts, BCG Platinion team members have a natural springboard for professional growth and deeper opportunities to excel. As an IT Architect you will work alongside a bold, energetic and collaborative team. You will evaluate and coach our clients' technology teams, define technology strategies, architecture solutions and help us design the future. You will develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. Together with our clients, you will develop superior digital and technology concepts and architecture solutions as well as support technical implementations actively and on site, applying your sound technical know-how, your understanding of business contexts, and your analytical and conceptual skills. What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications) • 4 to 6 years' IT Architecture experience working in a software development, technical project management, digital delivery, or technology consulting environment • Current or previous consulting experience highly desirable • Experience of working with companies in the finance sector highly desirable • Platform implementation experience (Apache Hadoop - Kafka - Storm and Spark, Elasticsearch and others) • Experience around data integration & migration, data governance, data mining, data visualisation, database modelling in an agile delivery-based environment. • Experience with at least one of the following cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Service (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Management of work packages/modules in critical IT implementation projects • Technical architecture, code reviews & performance of technical proofs of concepts • Analysis of complex IT Application landscapes, optimization of development processes and Solution Architecture • Data lake experience on AWS and Azure • General knowledge of database technologies and trade-offs • University degree with above-average academic performance in a mathematical-scientific field, information technology, or business administration
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. We've now welcomed our new CEO, Adam Wilmslow, and are at th e start of an exciting period of change for DLG. With ambitious plans for large-scale transformation, we're going to see a refreshed strategy to drive value for our customers, colleagues and shareholders. The role: We are looking for a Reserving Lead to join our finance department! Reporting into our Group Reserving Actuary, you will deliver and support Reserving, Forecasting, Monitoring and associated Business decision-making. The purpose of this role is to lead a significant section of the Reserving function, providing strategic direction and oversight for your portfolio. You'll provide thought leadership on actuarial and business issues, and will lead and participate in the successful planning, implementation and delivery of large complex projects. Key priorities will include: Stakeholder management- You'll need to take ownership of specific relationships up to ExCo/Audit Committee level, understanding expectations and communicating Corporate Actuarial's view effectively; present results, and explain drivers and the wider commercial context. Leadership- We need an engaging leader who can adapt to changing circumstances and ensure team members are aligned on outcomes. You'll understand our responsibilities as a listed company and be able to distinguish between issues which need further investigation and those which need immediate escalation. High performance culture- You'll contribute to the creation of a high performing Corporate Actuarial & Finance function through development of team members, empowering them to demonstrate their skills, and support them in the process. Risk & Controls- You'll need a deep understanding of the principles of risk management and be able to apply this to manage controls and audit trails, responding positively to challenge by Risk and Audit, clearly articulating Corporate Actuarial's position. What else you'll be doing: Lead, plan, manage and deliver reserving, forecasting and monitoring to produce insightful analysis in a timely and accurate manner. Carry out review of results, produce reports and deliver presentations to a high standard for final sign off by the Group Reserving Actuary. Investigate, analyse and propose solutions to complex issues. Ensure models researched and built for reserving or other applications use appropriate techniques and data and are efficient, high quality, well documented and verifiable. Be aware of and direct the team in complying on an ongoing basis with the requirements of relevant professional/legal/regulatory/risk management frameworks, e.g. Technical Actuarial Standards, Solvency II, IFRS 17 & UK GAAP requirements. What we are looking for: Experience in a General Insurance background with deep knowledge of Reserving, Solvency II and IFRS 17 An advanced understanding of mathematical and statistical modelling tools Experience managing stakeholders at all levels, and communicating in a governed environment. You'll also collaborate effectively, and be able to coach and manage a team. Advanced knowledge of Excel and Psicle is preferred Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. Most colleagues attend the office 2 days per week. We'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: Generous 9% employer pension Eligibility for annual performance bonus of up to 20% Generous holidays, 30 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays). Plus, the option of buying or selling up to 5 days each year. 50% off home, motor and pet insurance Free worldwide travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Free private medical cover Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
May 17, 2024
Full time
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. We've now welcomed our new CEO, Adam Wilmslow, and are at th e start of an exciting period of change for DLG. With ambitious plans for large-scale transformation, we're going to see a refreshed strategy to drive value for our customers, colleagues and shareholders. The role: We are looking for a Reserving Lead to join our finance department! Reporting into our Group Reserving Actuary, you will deliver and support Reserving, Forecasting, Monitoring and associated Business decision-making. The purpose of this role is to lead a significant section of the Reserving function, providing strategic direction and oversight for your portfolio. You'll provide thought leadership on actuarial and business issues, and will lead and participate in the successful planning, implementation and delivery of large complex projects. Key priorities will include: Stakeholder management- You'll need to take ownership of specific relationships up to ExCo/Audit Committee level, understanding expectations and communicating Corporate Actuarial's view effectively; present results, and explain drivers and the wider commercial context. Leadership- We need an engaging leader who can adapt to changing circumstances and ensure team members are aligned on outcomes. You'll understand our responsibilities as a listed company and be able to distinguish between issues which need further investigation and those which need immediate escalation. High performance culture- You'll contribute to the creation of a high performing Corporate Actuarial & Finance function through development of team members, empowering them to demonstrate their skills, and support them in the process. Risk & Controls- You'll need a deep understanding of the principles of risk management and be able to apply this to manage controls and audit trails, responding positively to challenge by Risk and Audit, clearly articulating Corporate Actuarial's position. What else you'll be doing: Lead, plan, manage and deliver reserving, forecasting and monitoring to produce insightful analysis in a timely and accurate manner. Carry out review of results, produce reports and deliver presentations to a high standard for final sign off by the Group Reserving Actuary. Investigate, analyse and propose solutions to complex issues. Ensure models researched and built for reserving or other applications use appropriate techniques and data and are efficient, high quality, well documented and verifiable. Be aware of and direct the team in complying on an ongoing basis with the requirements of relevant professional/legal/regulatory/risk management frameworks, e.g. Technical Actuarial Standards, Solvency II, IFRS 17 & UK GAAP requirements. What we are looking for: Experience in a General Insurance background with deep knowledge of Reserving, Solvency II and IFRS 17 An advanced understanding of mathematical and statistical modelling tools Experience managing stakeholders at all levels, and communicating in a governed environment. You'll also collaborate effectively, and be able to coach and manage a team. Advanced knowledge of Excel and Psicle is preferred Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. Most colleagues attend the office 2 days per week. We'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: Generous 9% employer pension Eligibility for annual performance bonus of up to 20% Generous holidays, 30 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays). Plus, the option of buying or selling up to 5 days each year. 50% off home, motor and pet insurance Free worldwide travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Free private medical cover Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Title: Administration Team Leader Location: Chelmsford Salary: 28,000 - 31,000 Days/ Hours of work: Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 16:30 Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays Free onsite parking Online discount platform Great training opportunities Monthly company lunches Summer and Christmas parties Pension contribution Annual reviews Progression opportunities The company We are currently seeking a highly organised and motivated individual to join our client's team as an Admin Team Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team of administration staff and overseeing day-to-day operations. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants the chance to make a real impact, then this is the perfect position you. Duties Manage a team of administration staff, overseeing and managing workloads to ensure efficient operations Collaborate with the electrical manager in project management for small projects Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets to ensure goals are met Handle office management tasks, including stock control and office maintenance Update and maintain training records, including booking courses for staff members Address escalations and complaints from both internal and external stakeholders Monitor staff performance and provide feedback and coaching as needed Assist in establishing and maintaining office procedures for enhanced efficiency Support credit control efforts to ensure timely payments from clients Set up files for new projects, ensuring proper organisation of all necessary documentation Conduct inductions and training sessions for new personnel Provide support to the Directors, including coordinating and organising diaries, training events, internal meetings, and travel and accommodation bookings Update procedures related to invoicing, expenses, and user guides for systems Collaborate closely with the Directors on all staffing matters Develop team focus plans and conduct regular individual meetings to align goals Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and engineers. Undertake any necessary training and development to stay updated with industry practises Perform any other ad hoc duties as required The ideal candidate You'll have proven experience in a similar leadership role You'll have strong organisational and time management skills You'll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills You'll be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite You have the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively You'll have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities You have high attention to detail and accuracy Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Title: Administration Team Leader Location: Chelmsford Salary: 28,000 - 31,000 Days/ Hours of work: Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 16:30 Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays Free onsite parking Online discount platform Great training opportunities Monthly company lunches Summer and Christmas parties Pension contribution Annual reviews Progression opportunities The company We are currently seeking a highly organised and motivated individual to join our client's team as an Admin Team Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team of administration staff and overseeing day-to-day operations. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants the chance to make a real impact, then this is the perfect position you. Duties Manage a team of administration staff, overseeing and managing workloads to ensure efficient operations Collaborate with the electrical manager in project management for small projects Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets to ensure goals are met Handle office management tasks, including stock control and office maintenance Update and maintain training records, including booking courses for staff members Address escalations and complaints from both internal and external stakeholders Monitor staff performance and provide feedback and coaching as needed Assist in establishing and maintaining office procedures for enhanced efficiency Support credit control efforts to ensure timely payments from clients Set up files for new projects, ensuring proper organisation of all necessary documentation Conduct inductions and training sessions for new personnel Provide support to the Directors, including coordinating and organising diaries, training events, internal meetings, and travel and accommodation bookings Update procedures related to invoicing, expenses, and user guides for systems Collaborate closely with the Directors on all staffing matters Develop team focus plans and conduct regular individual meetings to align goals Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and engineers. Undertake any necessary training and development to stay updated with industry practises Perform any other ad hoc duties as required The ideal candidate You'll have proven experience in a similar leadership role You'll have strong organisational and time management skills You'll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills You'll be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite You have the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively You'll have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities You have high attention to detail and accuracy Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Job Title: Assistant Store Manager Location: Cambridge Hours: 37.5 Type: Permanent We are seeking a sales and service-focused individual to join our award-winning Retail team as an Assistant Store Manager. We need somebody that can coach and develop others in their team - enabling them to deliver exceptional customer service and upsell our awesome products in store. The part you play will be instrumental, supporting our Store Managers and making sure our stores run smoothly. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your career to Store Manager and beyond and really kick your career up a level. Our people make us who we are. We are diverse and inclusive, and it is important that you can feel like you belong here. We value everybody for who they are and what they bring to the table, supporting one another as we continue to deliver for our customers. Are you passionate about leading a team to success? Can you inspire and coach a team to deliver the best customer experience, whilst exceeding sales? Job Description Support the running of our retail stores and achieve KPI's Ensure we always deliver unbeatable customer service and leading by example Support a team in encouraging customers to enjoy our products - ensuring Advisors drive sales Provide day to day operational assistance to the Store Manager Coaching and developing your team to achieve high performance Qualifications Working in a store management team to organise and support a team A passion for customer service and leading by example Experience working to and exceeding sales targets and KPI's Experiencing managing a team and focusing on development Additional Information The role supports the Store Manager on the development and delivery of the store business targets, in line with the strategic priorities for the area, ensuring sustainable commercial growth. You will also ensure the store delivers a great customer experience through leading, engaging and inspiring a store team. If you want to make an immediate and tangible difference to a Retail Team then apply now. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Assistant Store Manager Location: Cambridge Hours: 37.5 Type: Permanent We are seeking a sales and service-focused individual to join our award-winning Retail team as an Assistant Store Manager. We need somebody that can coach and develop others in their team - enabling them to deliver exceptional customer service and upsell our awesome products in store. The part you play will be instrumental, supporting our Store Managers and making sure our stores run smoothly. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your career to Store Manager and beyond and really kick your career up a level. Our people make us who we are. We are diverse and inclusive, and it is important that you can feel like you belong here. We value everybody for who they are and what they bring to the table, supporting one another as we continue to deliver for our customers. Are you passionate about leading a team to success? Can you inspire and coach a team to deliver the best customer experience, whilst exceeding sales? Job Description Support the running of our retail stores and achieve KPI's Ensure we always deliver unbeatable customer service and leading by example Support a team in encouraging customers to enjoy our products - ensuring Advisors drive sales Provide day to day operational assistance to the Store Manager Coaching and developing your team to achieve high performance Qualifications Working in a store management team to organise and support a team A passion for customer service and leading by example Experience working to and exceeding sales targets and KPI's Experiencing managing a team and focusing on development Additional Information The role supports the Store Manager on the development and delivery of the store business targets, in line with the strategic priorities for the area, ensuring sustainable commercial growth. You will also ensure the store delivers a great customer experience through leading, engaging and inspiring a store team. If you want to make an immediate and tangible difference to a Retail Team then apply now. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Director of Sustainability Overview The Director of Sustainability will have responsibility for the continued development and implementation of the GB rail industry's strategic approach to sustainability, as encapsulated within the Sustainable Rail Blueprint (SRB). Through growth and delivery of the RSSB Sustainable Rail Programme, this role will provide leadership and strategic direction within RSSB, to the industry and beyond to establish and embed a culture of sustainability. Shaping and bringing into use the products and services essential to realising an even more sustainable railway. Responsibilities Set and maintain the vision for sustainability for GB rail dynamically through the SRB and lead its implementation. Ensure RSSB complies internally with best practice in sustainability. Communicate widely within the rail sector and beyond the vision and goals for sustainable rail, highlighting progress and promoting the industry's credentials. Participate in a broad range of fora, confirming RSSB's position as the leader for sustainability within the industry. Build and deploy the Sustainable Rail Data Framework for sustainability performance management in GB Rail. Determine metrics, provide data collection/aggregation, analysis and reporting services for regulators and industry. Establish RSSB as the sustainability data aggregator within the GB rail sector. Oversee the development and implementation of the industry's approach to sustainability, positioning RSSB at the centre of GB rail's quest for Net Zero, facilitating industry level consensus and collaboration to deliver a more sustainable railway. This includes leading the Sustainable Rail Executive (SRE), Sustainable Rail Leadership Group and associated technical sub-groups. Continue to provide the technical support, analysis and advice to the DfT ensuring effective, practical and robust implementation of policy objectives in areas of strategic focus; such as emissions (decarbonisation, air quality and noise), social value (careers, community and inclusivity) and natural environment (biodiversity, water, waste and climate change adaptation). Proactively inform rail reform to embed the SRB. Maintain and bolster RSSB's position as key technical advisor on Sustainable Rail to the Integrated Rail Body (GBRTT) with a focus on ensuring the SRB and its strategic goals are secured in industry contractual and legal mechanisms. Evolve and grow the Sustainable Rail Programme of technical advisory and embedding activity. Delivering tools, products, and services for industry use. Bringing efficiency and building knowledge to increase industry capability to deliver an even more sustainable railway. Oversee the effective delivery of Sustainable Rail projects and workplans. Identify risk areas, guide the RSSB Sustainability Team to constructively challenge and support industry implementation of key outputs. Press for delivery of recommended actions as appropriate to ensure desired outcomes are achieved and industry reputation is protected and enhanced. Lead and develop the RSSB Sustainability Team to ensure effective project delivery and utilisation of resources. Develop strong collaborative relationships with organisations and individuals, including at a political level, to ensure that RSSB is recognised for its independence and excellence in the sustainability arena. Ensure key stakeholders understand and recognise the change needed and the implications for both the sector and for individual organisations. Develop and maintain positive and fruitful policy engagement and communications channels with DfT, ORR, and Network Rail now and the IRB in the future. Maintain strong collaborative relationships within RSSB, particularly across COG directorates, to ensure the continuing embedding of the SRB, particularly within Standards, System Safety & Health. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of sustainable development within and outside the railway industry, nationally and internationally, in collaboration with the horizon scanning function within Futures Lab. Qualifications Substantial experience and expertise in developing and delivering sustainability strategy, preferably with experience of operating within both public and private sector. Demonstrable experience of having led substantial and impactful change in the sustainability arena. Demonstrable experience of the application of data in developing sustainability solutions. Experience of stakeholder engagement, including at senior executive levels. Significant experience in strategy development and of influencing industry policy and practice. Significant experience in project management & programme delivery People management and development experience combined with strong coaching and motivational capabilities. Politically astute, with the confidence and credibility to influence at the highest level (e.g. industry bodies, Government, transport groups etc.) An ability to communicate clearly, articulately, and constructively both verbally and on paper. An influential leader with clear ability to sway outcomes through the application of effective interpersonal skills and to build credibility at senior levels. Applied analytical skills. Demonstrate alignment to RSSB's values and vision for 'a Simpler, Better Railway.' Experience and commitment of working in harmony with RSSB's strategic objectives: Customer Engagement, Growth, Financial Sustainability, Organisational Health, and Digital Transformation. We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme , we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request. We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension. We are committed to investing in our staff and offer formal and informal learning opportunities for development.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Director of Sustainability Overview The Director of Sustainability will have responsibility for the continued development and implementation of the GB rail industry's strategic approach to sustainability, as encapsulated within the Sustainable Rail Blueprint (SRB). Through growth and delivery of the RSSB Sustainable Rail Programme, this role will provide leadership and strategic direction within RSSB, to the industry and beyond to establish and embed a culture of sustainability. Shaping and bringing into use the products and services essential to realising an even more sustainable railway. Responsibilities Set and maintain the vision for sustainability for GB rail dynamically through the SRB and lead its implementation. Ensure RSSB complies internally with best practice in sustainability. Communicate widely within the rail sector and beyond the vision and goals for sustainable rail, highlighting progress and promoting the industry's credentials. Participate in a broad range of fora, confirming RSSB's position as the leader for sustainability within the industry. Build and deploy the Sustainable Rail Data Framework for sustainability performance management in GB Rail. Determine metrics, provide data collection/aggregation, analysis and reporting services for regulators and industry. Establish RSSB as the sustainability data aggregator within the GB rail sector. Oversee the development and implementation of the industry's approach to sustainability, positioning RSSB at the centre of GB rail's quest for Net Zero, facilitating industry level consensus and collaboration to deliver a more sustainable railway. This includes leading the Sustainable Rail Executive (SRE), Sustainable Rail Leadership Group and associated technical sub-groups. Continue to provide the technical support, analysis and advice to the DfT ensuring effective, practical and robust implementation of policy objectives in areas of strategic focus; such as emissions (decarbonisation, air quality and noise), social value (careers, community and inclusivity) and natural environment (biodiversity, water, waste and climate change adaptation). Proactively inform rail reform to embed the SRB. Maintain and bolster RSSB's position as key technical advisor on Sustainable Rail to the Integrated Rail Body (GBRTT) with a focus on ensuring the SRB and its strategic goals are secured in industry contractual and legal mechanisms. Evolve and grow the Sustainable Rail Programme of technical advisory and embedding activity. Delivering tools, products, and services for industry use. Bringing efficiency and building knowledge to increase industry capability to deliver an even more sustainable railway. Oversee the effective delivery of Sustainable Rail projects and workplans. Identify risk areas, guide the RSSB Sustainability Team to constructively challenge and support industry implementation of key outputs. Press for delivery of recommended actions as appropriate to ensure desired outcomes are achieved and industry reputation is protected and enhanced. Lead and develop the RSSB Sustainability Team to ensure effective project delivery and utilisation of resources. Develop strong collaborative relationships with organisations and individuals, including at a political level, to ensure that RSSB is recognised for its independence and excellence in the sustainability arena. Ensure key stakeholders understand and recognise the change needed and the implications for both the sector and for individual organisations. Develop and maintain positive and fruitful policy engagement and communications channels with DfT, ORR, and Network Rail now and the IRB in the future. Maintain strong collaborative relationships within RSSB, particularly across COG directorates, to ensure the continuing embedding of the SRB, particularly within Standards, System Safety & Health. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of sustainable development within and outside the railway industry, nationally and internationally, in collaboration with the horizon scanning function within Futures Lab. Qualifications Substantial experience and expertise in developing and delivering sustainability strategy, preferably with experience of operating within both public and private sector. Demonstrable experience of having led substantial and impactful change in the sustainability arena. Demonstrable experience of the application of data in developing sustainability solutions. Experience of stakeholder engagement, including at senior executive levels. Significant experience in strategy development and of influencing industry policy and practice. Significant experience in project management & programme delivery People management and development experience combined with strong coaching and motivational capabilities. Politically astute, with the confidence and credibility to influence at the highest level (e.g. industry bodies, Government, transport groups etc.) An ability to communicate clearly, articulately, and constructively both verbally and on paper. An influential leader with clear ability to sway outcomes through the application of effective interpersonal skills and to build credibility at senior levels. Applied analytical skills. Demonstrate alignment to RSSB's values and vision for 'a Simpler, Better Railway.' Experience and commitment of working in harmony with RSSB's strategic objectives: Customer Engagement, Growth, Financial Sustainability, Organisational Health, and Digital Transformation. We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme , we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request. We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension. We are committed to investing in our staff and offer formal and informal learning opportunities for development.
At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Diversity, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. The Role: Ping Identity is seeking a Vice President, Sales Enablement with a vision for creating and enabling a world-class Sales organization. The Global leader will report to the SVP, Sales Engineering and Go to Market Programs, and is responsible for the design and execution of sales enablement programs for the Ping Identity global sales team as well as directly managing the sales enablement team. The primary role of this position is to collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Customer Care, Product Management, and Operations to develop a programmatic approach in helping to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of the global sales organization. This role will work across departments to build supporting content and programs to enable the sales force to have consistent, effective, and engaging sales conversations with prospects and customers at each stage of the sales cycle. The scope of the role includes developing content and enabling all the Sales teams at Ping Identity, including Account Executives, Sales Engineers, SDRs, Channel Alliance Managers, and influencing/collaborating with Marketing, Post Sales, Partner Enablement, and Product. Our Enablement organization is a significant global group spanning across AMER, EMEA & APJ, with responsibility for Field Enablement, Technical Enablement, Partner Sales Enablement, and Business Value. Responsibilities: Review/Design and execution of Global Sales Enablement programs including managing the rollout, adoption and knowledge transfer of best practices on how to leverage key sales messages and tools across the sales cycle Leveraging the very best of modern professional learning and development approaches to deliver and embed knowledge and capabilities into a distributed and diverse team. Design and execution of Key Sales plays and campaigns across all different sales teams, ensuring effective execution and coordination across the teams to operate as an effective sales pod (i.e. field sales, SDRs, renewals, partners, SEs) Build a knowledge system and process for collecting and managing customer deal specific information for Sales Work with Sales Management in design and delivery of on-boarding and continuing training specifically for sales (but also supporting other roles) Design and execution of the annual Sales and Marketing kick-off event Liaison between Sales, Services, Product, Marketing and Sales Operations teams Monitor and maintain effectiveness reporting including measurement of the usage across tools to provide guidance on business impact, areas for improvement, and additional future projects Regular use and updates of to monitor sales productivity, establish metrics and objectives for sales enablement Working jointly with marketing on competitive tracking Own enablement of Partners globally, including design and execution of Partner specific sales training activities Monitor and track level of Partner Sales understanding and Technical product understanding Provide direction and development to team members through coaching, performance enablement, and development planning Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years of proven experience in Sales Operations, Sales Training/Development, and /or Field Sales Enablement within a high growth global software organization 5+ years managing and leading a global team BS or BA degree preferred High attention to detail Strong relationship building & communication skills Demonstrated ability working in a cross-functional, matrix-oriented, multinational environment Experience working in an entrepreneurial, fast-changing environment that requires strategic thinking, resourcefulness, results-oriented decision making and commitment to excellence Experience with and LMS (learning management system) platforms Experience with Sales Enablement Productivity Software Life at Ping: We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We're growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that's who we want to succeed with every day. Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special: A company culture that empowers you to do your best work. Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone. Regular company and team bonding events. Competitive benefits and perks. Global volunteering and community initiatives Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule Progressive Healthcare Options Retirement Programs Opportunity for Education Reimbursement Commuter Offset (Specific locations) Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. You understand and agree that as part of the application process Ping Identity may provide certain non-public information that is and must be kept confidential. You agree not to disclose any non-public information required to do so by law. Privacy Statement By submitting your application, resume, and/or other personal information through this site, you agree that Ping Identity may use your personal information in accordance with Ping Identity's Privacy Statement . Please review and acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Privacy Statement. Upon hire, can you provide verification of your identity and legal right to work in the country where this job is located? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the country where this job is located? Do you have any relatives employed by Ping Identity? If yes, provide their name below. How did you hear about us? I am a Ping Employee Twitter Ping Career Website Ping Recruiter Other LinkedIn Job Fair Google Glassdoor Former Ping Identity Employee Former Intern of Ping Identity Facebook Employee Referral Circa CareerBuilder Agency InHerSight
May 17, 2024
Full time
At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Diversity, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. The Role: Ping Identity is seeking a Vice President, Sales Enablement with a vision for creating and enabling a world-class Sales organization. The Global leader will report to the SVP, Sales Engineering and Go to Market Programs, and is responsible for the design and execution of sales enablement programs for the Ping Identity global sales team as well as directly managing the sales enablement team. The primary role of this position is to collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Customer Care, Product Management, and Operations to develop a programmatic approach in helping to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of the global sales organization. This role will work across departments to build supporting content and programs to enable the sales force to have consistent, effective, and engaging sales conversations with prospects and customers at each stage of the sales cycle. The scope of the role includes developing content and enabling all the Sales teams at Ping Identity, including Account Executives, Sales Engineers, SDRs, Channel Alliance Managers, and influencing/collaborating with Marketing, Post Sales, Partner Enablement, and Product. Our Enablement organization is a significant global group spanning across AMER, EMEA & APJ, with responsibility for Field Enablement, Technical Enablement, Partner Sales Enablement, and Business Value. Responsibilities: Review/Design and execution of Global Sales Enablement programs including managing the rollout, adoption and knowledge transfer of best practices on how to leverage key sales messages and tools across the sales cycle Leveraging the very best of modern professional learning and development approaches to deliver and embed knowledge and capabilities into a distributed and diverse team. Design and execution of Key Sales plays and campaigns across all different sales teams, ensuring effective execution and coordination across the teams to operate as an effective sales pod (i.e. field sales, SDRs, renewals, partners, SEs) Build a knowledge system and process for collecting and managing customer deal specific information for Sales Work with Sales Management in design and delivery of on-boarding and continuing training specifically for sales (but also supporting other roles) Design and execution of the annual Sales and Marketing kick-off event Liaison between Sales, Services, Product, Marketing and Sales Operations teams Monitor and maintain effectiveness reporting including measurement of the usage across tools to provide guidance on business impact, areas for improvement, and additional future projects Regular use and updates of to monitor sales productivity, establish metrics and objectives for sales enablement Working jointly with marketing on competitive tracking Own enablement of Partners globally, including design and execution of Partner specific sales training activities Monitor and track level of Partner Sales understanding and Technical product understanding Provide direction and development to team members through coaching, performance enablement, and development planning Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years of proven experience in Sales Operations, Sales Training/Development, and /or Field Sales Enablement within a high growth global software organization 5+ years managing and leading a global team BS or BA degree preferred High attention to detail Strong relationship building & communication skills Demonstrated ability working in a cross-functional, matrix-oriented, multinational environment Experience working in an entrepreneurial, fast-changing environment that requires strategic thinking, resourcefulness, results-oriented decision making and commitment to excellence Experience with and LMS (learning management system) platforms Experience with Sales Enablement Productivity Software Life at Ping: We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We're growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that's who we want to succeed with every day. Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special: A company culture that empowers you to do your best work. Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone. Regular company and team bonding events. Competitive benefits and perks. Global volunteering and community initiatives Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule Progressive Healthcare Options Retirement Programs Opportunity for Education Reimbursement Commuter Offset (Specific locations) Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. You understand and agree that as part of the application process Ping Identity may provide certain non-public information that is and must be kept confidential. You agree not to disclose any non-public information required to do so by law. Privacy Statement By submitting your application, resume, and/or other personal information through this site, you agree that Ping Identity may use your personal information in accordance with Ping Identity's Privacy Statement . Please review and acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Privacy Statement. Upon hire, can you provide verification of your identity and legal right to work in the country where this job is located? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the country where this job is located? Do you have any relatives employed by Ping Identity? If yes, provide their name below. How did you hear about us? I am a Ping Employee Twitter Ping Career Website Ping Recruiter Other LinkedIn Job Fair Google Glassdoor Former Ping Identity Employee Former Intern of Ping Identity Facebook Employee Referral Circa CareerBuilder Agency InHerSight
An experienced Sales Manager / Business Development Manager is needed to join our team at Mobile Data Collection, a leading global Auto-ID specialist based in Swallowfield on a full-time basis. We continually build upon our worldwide client base of over 8,000 customers and contacts. We offer state-of-the-art Auto ID/data scanning hardware (scanners, printers, tablets, handhelds) from all the main manufacturers. You will be the key point of contact between the Sales Team, the organisation, and its clients, answering queries, offering advice, and introducing new products. This role offers excellent earning potential with an OTE of £65,000+, along with excellent career development opportunities and a company phone! About Us We are the UK and Europe's Most Trusted Provider of Automatic Identification and Data Capture Solutions partner. Operating for over 20 years, we offer a full range of Auto-ID solutions such as barcode scanners, mobile computers & tablets, RFID & POS solutions, printers, label supplies and more. Auto ID technology is a niche market and an essential part of the retail, logistics, public sector and healthcare sectors. Barcodes and Auto-ID Technology are used everywhere, from defining products to tracking goods and blood. About the Role You will be expected to reach your own monthly sales target and perform with the Sales Team through a mixture of developing sales with our existing clients and new markets for our services and products. Key Responsibilities: Hiring new sales team members and coaching the sales team Conduct regular sales forecasts and ongoing projects Evaluating performance and overseeing sales strategy Daily management of existing customers, with growth expectations 'Warm lead' calling, telesales to existing clients, and cold calling new clients Database management and sales project management Representing the organisation at trade shows, exhibitions, and events to generate leads Face-to-face selling and customer visits across the UK Take ownership of current non-managed accounts within the UK Required Experience: Able to demonstrate extensive account management and Sales Management experience Experience in analysing sales data, proactive in anticipating needs and seeking opportunities to add value and business acumen to present this to the board Excellent interpersonal skills, experience in successfully building lasting relationships and influencing and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Able to manage a range of simultaneous diverse activities and projects with our sales team Strong verbal, written and presentation skills Excellent IT skills with experience of working with a range of database and network infrastructures Full valid driving licence Fluent in English or bilingual German is advantageous Required Skills: Maintains performance, professionalism and composure when under pressure and working well within our team You enjoy being on the phone and strive for success Driven and hungry for sales you will be motivated by the opportunity to earn uncapped commission driven to hit the phones to achieve this and motivate the sales team at the same time Able to work as part of a team and team leader while also being capable of working independently Ability to connect with people predominantly on the phone, but you should also be able to have the persuasive and professional business acumen to offer constructive face-to-face meetings Self-motivated with a flexible attitude Able to present a positive professional image of MDC Ltd at all times Benefits: Excellent career development opportunities Competitive salary and commission package 25 days holidays plus your birthday off if it falls on a work day A Peloton bike and treadmill in the office Company phone Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration. Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Client Relationship Executive, Account Manager, Senior Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Company Sales Manager, Sales Manager, and Key Account Manager may also be considered for this role.
May 17, 2024
Full time
An experienced Sales Manager / Business Development Manager is needed to join our team at Mobile Data Collection, a leading global Auto-ID specialist based in Swallowfield on a full-time basis. We continually build upon our worldwide client base of over 8,000 customers and contacts. We offer state-of-the-art Auto ID/data scanning hardware (scanners, printers, tablets, handhelds) from all the main manufacturers. You will be the key point of contact between the Sales Team, the organisation, and its clients, answering queries, offering advice, and introducing new products. This role offers excellent earning potential with an OTE of £65,000+, along with excellent career development opportunities and a company phone! About Us We are the UK and Europe's Most Trusted Provider of Automatic Identification and Data Capture Solutions partner. Operating for over 20 years, we offer a full range of Auto-ID solutions such as barcode scanners, mobile computers & tablets, RFID & POS solutions, printers, label supplies and more. Auto ID technology is a niche market and an essential part of the retail, logistics, public sector and healthcare sectors. Barcodes and Auto-ID Technology are used everywhere, from defining products to tracking goods and blood. About the Role You will be expected to reach your own monthly sales target and perform with the Sales Team through a mixture of developing sales with our existing clients and new markets for our services and products. Key Responsibilities: Hiring new sales team members and coaching the sales team Conduct regular sales forecasts and ongoing projects Evaluating performance and overseeing sales strategy Daily management of existing customers, with growth expectations 'Warm lead' calling, telesales to existing clients, and cold calling new clients Database management and sales project management Representing the organisation at trade shows, exhibitions, and events to generate leads Face-to-face selling and customer visits across the UK Take ownership of current non-managed accounts within the UK Required Experience: Able to demonstrate extensive account management and Sales Management experience Experience in analysing sales data, proactive in anticipating needs and seeking opportunities to add value and business acumen to present this to the board Excellent interpersonal skills, experience in successfully building lasting relationships and influencing and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Able to manage a range of simultaneous diverse activities and projects with our sales team Strong verbal, written and presentation skills Excellent IT skills with experience of working with a range of database and network infrastructures Full valid driving licence Fluent in English or bilingual German is advantageous Required Skills: Maintains performance, professionalism and composure when under pressure and working well within our team You enjoy being on the phone and strive for success Driven and hungry for sales you will be motivated by the opportunity to earn uncapped commission driven to hit the phones to achieve this and motivate the sales team at the same time Able to work as part of a team and team leader while also being capable of working independently Ability to connect with people predominantly on the phone, but you should also be able to have the persuasive and professional business acumen to offer constructive face-to-face meetings Self-motivated with a flexible attitude Able to present a positive professional image of MDC Ltd at all times Benefits: Excellent career development opportunities Competitive salary and commission package 25 days holidays plus your birthday off if it falls on a work day A Peloton bike and treadmill in the office Company phone Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration. Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Client Relationship Executive, Account Manager, Senior Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Company Sales Manager, Sales Manager, and Key Account Manager may also be considered for this role.
We are Direct Line Group - home to some of the country's best-known brands including Direct Line, Churchill, Privilege and Greenflag. As Britain's leading personal motor insurer, and one of the UK's leading home, travel, rescue, pet, and commercial insurers, we serve millions of customers across the UK! Direct Line has a heritage of innovation, redefining the broker-led insurance market by becoming the first UK insurance company to use the telephone to sell insurance directly to customers. And we've continued to change as the market and customer preferences have evolved. Our vision is to create a world where insurance is personal, inclusive and a force for good, and our purpose is to help people carry on with their lives, giving them peace of mind now and in the future. To help us to achieve this vision and purpose, we have recently transformed our operating model to Agile ways of working in important areas of the business, such as our Product, Data, and Tech teams. We want to be an employer where people with different skills and expertise collaborate to deliver excellent products and services to our customers. The role: We are looking for a Reserving Lead to join our finance department! Reporting into our Group Reserving Actuary, you will deliver and support Reserving, Forecasting, Monitoring and associated Business decision-making. The purpose of this role is to lead a significant section of the Reserving function, providing strategic direction and oversight for your portfolio. You'll provide thought leadership on actuarial and business issues, and will lead and participate in the successful planning, implementation and delivery of large complex projects. Key priorities will include: Stakeholder management- You'll need to take ownership of specific relationships up to ExCo/Audit Committee level, understanding expectations and communicating Corporate Actuarial's view effectively; present results, and explain drivers and the wider commercial context. Leadership- We need an engaging leader who can adapt to changing circumstances and ensure team members are aligned on outcomes. You'll understand our responsibilities as a listed company and be able to distinguish between issues which need further investigation and those which need immediate escalation. High performance culture- You'll contribute to the creation of a high performing Corporate Actuarial & Finance function through development of team members, empowering them to demonstrate their skills, and support them in the process. Risk & Controls- You'll need a deep understanding of the principles of risk management and be able to apply this to manage controls and audit trails, responding positively to challenge by Risk and Audit, clearly articulating Corporate Actuarial's position. What else you'll be doing: Lead, plan, manage and deliver reserving, forecasting and monitoring to produce insightful analysis in a timely and accurate manner. Carry out review of results, produce reports and deliver presentations to a high standard for final sign off by the Group Reserving Actuary. Investigate, analyse and propose solutions to complex issues. Ensure models researched and built for reserving or other applications use appropriate techniques and data and are efficient, high quality, well documented and verifiable. Be aware of and direct the team in complying on an ongoing basis with the requirements of relevant professional/legal/regulatory/risk management frameworks, e.g. Technical Actuarial Standards, Solvency II, IFRS 17 & UK GAAP requirements. What we are looking for: Experience in a General Insurance background with deep knowledge of Reserving, Solvency II and IFRS 17 An advanced understanding of mathematical and statistical modelling tools Experience managing stakeholders at all levels, and communicating in a governed environment. You'll also collaborate effectively, and be able to coach and manage a team. Advanced knowledge of Excel and Psicle is preferred Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. Most colleagues attend the office 2 days per week. We'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: Generous 9% employer pension Eligibility for annual performance bonus of up to 20% Generous holidays, 30 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays). Plus, the option of buying or selling up to 5 days each year. 50% off home, motor and pet insurance Free worldwide travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Free private medical cover Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
May 17, 2024
Full time
We are Direct Line Group - home to some of the country's best-known brands including Direct Line, Churchill, Privilege and Greenflag. As Britain's leading personal motor insurer, and one of the UK's leading home, travel, rescue, pet, and commercial insurers, we serve millions of customers across the UK! Direct Line has a heritage of innovation, redefining the broker-led insurance market by becoming the first UK insurance company to use the telephone to sell insurance directly to customers. And we've continued to change as the market and customer preferences have evolved. Our vision is to create a world where insurance is personal, inclusive and a force for good, and our purpose is to help people carry on with their lives, giving them peace of mind now and in the future. To help us to achieve this vision and purpose, we have recently transformed our operating model to Agile ways of working in important areas of the business, such as our Product, Data, and Tech teams. We want to be an employer where people with different skills and expertise collaborate to deliver excellent products and services to our customers. The role: We are looking for a Reserving Lead to join our finance department! Reporting into our Group Reserving Actuary, you will deliver and support Reserving, Forecasting, Monitoring and associated Business decision-making. The purpose of this role is to lead a significant section of the Reserving function, providing strategic direction and oversight for your portfolio. You'll provide thought leadership on actuarial and business issues, and will lead and participate in the successful planning, implementation and delivery of large complex projects. Key priorities will include: Stakeholder management- You'll need to take ownership of specific relationships up to ExCo/Audit Committee level, understanding expectations and communicating Corporate Actuarial's view effectively; present results, and explain drivers and the wider commercial context. Leadership- We need an engaging leader who can adapt to changing circumstances and ensure team members are aligned on outcomes. You'll understand our responsibilities as a listed company and be able to distinguish between issues which need further investigation and those which need immediate escalation. High performance culture- You'll contribute to the creation of a high performing Corporate Actuarial & Finance function through development of team members, empowering them to demonstrate their skills, and support them in the process. Risk & Controls- You'll need a deep understanding of the principles of risk management and be able to apply this to manage controls and audit trails, responding positively to challenge by Risk and Audit, clearly articulating Corporate Actuarial's position. What else you'll be doing: Lead, plan, manage and deliver reserving, forecasting and monitoring to produce insightful analysis in a timely and accurate manner. Carry out review of results, produce reports and deliver presentations to a high standard for final sign off by the Group Reserving Actuary. Investigate, analyse and propose solutions to complex issues. Ensure models researched and built for reserving or other applications use appropriate techniques and data and are efficient, high quality, well documented and verifiable. Be aware of and direct the team in complying on an ongoing basis with the requirements of relevant professional/legal/regulatory/risk management frameworks, e.g. Technical Actuarial Standards, Solvency II, IFRS 17 & UK GAAP requirements. What we are looking for: Experience in a General Insurance background with deep knowledge of Reserving, Solvency II and IFRS 17 An advanced understanding of mathematical and statistical modelling tools Experience managing stakeholders at all levels, and communicating in a governed environment. You'll also collaborate effectively, and be able to coach and manage a team. Advanced knowledge of Excel and Psicle is preferred Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. Most colleagues attend the office 2 days per week. We'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: Generous 9% employer pension Eligibility for annual performance bonus of up to 20% Generous holidays, 30 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays). Plus, the option of buying or selling up to 5 days each year. 50% off home, motor and pet insurance Free worldwide travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Free private medical cover Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
SHOWROOM MANAGER PERMANENT ROLE, EDINBURGH SALARY EXCELLENT PLUS MONTHLY BONUS AND BENS Our client is the largest importer of ceramic and porcelain tiles in Scotland and a family business. Continued commercial success means their business is now seeking to hire a Showroom Manger to manage the current team based in their head office at Murrayfield, and with showrooms in Dundee and Inverness also. Their products are mainly sourced in Italy, Spain and the UK and they supply a range of commercial and retail customers across Scotland and the UK. They are seeking a customer-focused Tile Showroom Manager to lead their showroom operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating an exceptional showroom experience for clients whilst driving sales and achieving revenue targets. If you have creative flair with a passion for interior design and home décor this could be the ideal environment for you. Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day operations of the tile showroom, including staff supervision, inventory management, and showroom maintenance. Provide exceptional customer service by assisting clients in selecting the right tiles for their projects, offering design advice, and addressing any inquiries or concerns. Train and develop showroom staff to ensure product knowledge, customer service excellence, and sales proficiency. Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and maximize profitability. Create visually appealing displays and showroom layouts to showcase our product range and inspire customers. Collaborate with the marketing team to execute promotional campaigns, events, and showroom promotions. Monitor showroom performance metrics, including sales performance, customer satisfaction, and inventory turnover, and take corrective actions as needed. Build and maintain relationships with architects, designers, contractors, and other key stakeholders to drive business growth and referrals. Stay updated on industry trends, product innovations, and competitor activities to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards. You should have experience in retail management, preferably in the tile or home improvement industry or similar. With good leadership and team management skills, you will need to show a focus on coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff. You ll need excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills and a track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth. This role will suit a solution driven person the ability to find solutions to challenges and to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities effectively. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with inventory management software. Flexibility to work occasional weekends (perhaps 1 in every 3) and some ad hoc evenings as needed. On top of your annual salary, you can expect a good benefits package, monthly paid bonus, career development and support with training as needed in a friendly work environment. To apply please contact Katie Hydes at ESS Recruit.
May 17, 2024
Full time
SHOWROOM MANAGER PERMANENT ROLE, EDINBURGH SALARY EXCELLENT PLUS MONTHLY BONUS AND BENS Our client is the largest importer of ceramic and porcelain tiles in Scotland and a family business. Continued commercial success means their business is now seeking to hire a Showroom Manger to manage the current team based in their head office at Murrayfield, and with showrooms in Dundee and Inverness also. Their products are mainly sourced in Italy, Spain and the UK and they supply a range of commercial and retail customers across Scotland and the UK. They are seeking a customer-focused Tile Showroom Manager to lead their showroom operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating an exceptional showroom experience for clients whilst driving sales and achieving revenue targets. If you have creative flair with a passion for interior design and home décor this could be the ideal environment for you. Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day operations of the tile showroom, including staff supervision, inventory management, and showroom maintenance. Provide exceptional customer service by assisting clients in selecting the right tiles for their projects, offering design advice, and addressing any inquiries or concerns. Train and develop showroom staff to ensure product knowledge, customer service excellence, and sales proficiency. Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and maximize profitability. Create visually appealing displays and showroom layouts to showcase our product range and inspire customers. Collaborate with the marketing team to execute promotional campaigns, events, and showroom promotions. Monitor showroom performance metrics, including sales performance, customer satisfaction, and inventory turnover, and take corrective actions as needed. Build and maintain relationships with architects, designers, contractors, and other key stakeholders to drive business growth and referrals. Stay updated on industry trends, product innovations, and competitor activities to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards. You should have experience in retail management, preferably in the tile or home improvement industry or similar. With good leadership and team management skills, you will need to show a focus on coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff. You ll need excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills and a track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth. This role will suit a solution driven person the ability to find solutions to challenges and to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities effectively. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with inventory management software. Flexibility to work occasional weekends (perhaps 1 in every 3) and some ad hoc evenings as needed. On top of your annual salary, you can expect a good benefits package, monthly paid bonus, career development and support with training as needed in a friendly work environment. To apply please contact Katie Hydes at ESS Recruit.
THE DETAILS Job Title: Secretarial Services Manager Location: Birmingham/ Exeter/ Manchester Salary: £50,000 Hybrid: Yes - 3 in and 2 from home Holidays: 25 days + bank holiday Perks: Option to buy and sell holiday, Vitality (free apple watch, free cinema tickets and restaurant vouchers) THE COMPANY This international law firm provides an inclusive and exciting work environment for its employees. Having been established for nearly 240 years, they now have over 170 partners and remain a well-respected firm, leading the way by solidly embedding their culture into the way they work. The office is made up of a lovely and supportive team. With monthly breakfasts, office drinks and pizzas, this is an office where you can work hard, and enjoy the rewards. THE ROLE To manage ASSMs across all regional and London offices. You will be based in one office, but will travel once or twice a month to the other offices for reviews. Strategic Understanding key business challenges working closely with HR Managers, Office Managers, DPC Manager and business support functions Seeking opportunities and support from all offices to leverage the Apprenticeship Scheme for secretarial roles Understanding and analysing strategic business requirements Identifying efficiencies and potential savings in relation to overall secretarial costs Championing changes as directed within the firm's management. Reinforcing the importance of each role in the national team of PAs Taking responsibility for attracting and retaining secretarial services talent Operational Direct line management of ASSMs coaching and supporting their development. Provide a point of escalation for ASSMs on all people-related issues Take responsibility for overall performance/market salary reviews Take proactive steps to address any concerns regarding the morale and wellbeing of PAs in the department(s)/office Work with L&D to ensure the framework of Learning & Development for the PA function meets the practice area/firm needs Support ASSMs to manage check-ins, three month and probationary reviews Manage secretarial capacity and utilisation encouraging teamworking and flexibility and agility in resource management Provide a point of escalation for Heads of Section and Office Managers on any secretarial issues arising within the department(s)/office Oversee the induction of all new PAs to the department(s)/office THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Previous Secretarial Services Manager experience desired Experience with salary reviews. Determined and results driven Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills Project and change management experience desirable Proven persuasive, influencing and negotiation skills Excellent people management skills and ability to build relationships at all levels Strong business acumen and analytical skills Ability to remain objective and professional at all times Ability to gain trust and confidence of client groups Ability to cope with pressure and conflicting demands on time and work under pressure to tight deadlines If you are interested in this role please contact me on or
May 17, 2024
Full time
THE DETAILS Job Title: Secretarial Services Manager Location: Birmingham/ Exeter/ Manchester Salary: £50,000 Hybrid: Yes - 3 in and 2 from home Holidays: 25 days + bank holiday Perks: Option to buy and sell holiday, Vitality (free apple watch, free cinema tickets and restaurant vouchers) THE COMPANY This international law firm provides an inclusive and exciting work environment for its employees. Having been established for nearly 240 years, they now have over 170 partners and remain a well-respected firm, leading the way by solidly embedding their culture into the way they work. The office is made up of a lovely and supportive team. With monthly breakfasts, office drinks and pizzas, this is an office where you can work hard, and enjoy the rewards. THE ROLE To manage ASSMs across all regional and London offices. You will be based in one office, but will travel once or twice a month to the other offices for reviews. Strategic Understanding key business challenges working closely with HR Managers, Office Managers, DPC Manager and business support functions Seeking opportunities and support from all offices to leverage the Apprenticeship Scheme for secretarial roles Understanding and analysing strategic business requirements Identifying efficiencies and potential savings in relation to overall secretarial costs Championing changes as directed within the firm's management. Reinforcing the importance of each role in the national team of PAs Taking responsibility for attracting and retaining secretarial services talent Operational Direct line management of ASSMs coaching and supporting their development. Provide a point of escalation for ASSMs on all people-related issues Take responsibility for overall performance/market salary reviews Take proactive steps to address any concerns regarding the morale and wellbeing of PAs in the department(s)/office Work with L&D to ensure the framework of Learning & Development for the PA function meets the practice area/firm needs Support ASSMs to manage check-ins, three month and probationary reviews Manage secretarial capacity and utilisation encouraging teamworking and flexibility and agility in resource management Provide a point of escalation for Heads of Section and Office Managers on any secretarial issues arising within the department(s)/office Oversee the induction of all new PAs to the department(s)/office THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Previous Secretarial Services Manager experience desired Experience with salary reviews. Determined and results driven Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills Project and change management experience desirable Proven persuasive, influencing and negotiation skills Excellent people management skills and ability to build relationships at all levels Strong business acumen and analytical skills Ability to remain objective and professional at all times Ability to gain trust and confidence of client groups Ability to cope with pressure and conflicting demands on time and work under pressure to tight deadlines If you are interested in this role please contact me on or
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. It's an exciting time to be a part of Direct Line Group; we call it 'DLG 2.0'! With the arrival of our new Group CEO, we're going to see a refreshed strategy and lots of change and transformation in 2024. We have ambitious plans to revolutionise insurance again - with meaningful changes to how we service the people who matter, our customers. And our CEO and Group Executive Committee (ExCo) truly believe that HR are imperative to help drive and embed this. From Recruitment to Learning and Development, Payroll to Rewards and Benefits, across Culture and People Partnering, HR is pivotal in moving the organisation forward. We are recruiting for several People and Talent Partners at different levels to join our existing People Partner and Organisational Effectiveness team. As a People and Talent Partner, you will be central to the strategic people and transformation agenda, partnering with ExCo and Senior Leaders to provide strategic counsel and diagnose current and future workforce needs and co-create solutions. These are broad roles with a remit covering organisational design and people change activity, strategic talent management and leadership capability building! What you'll be doing: As a Senior People and Talent Partner, you will partner with one or more Group Executive Committee (ExCo) members and their leadership teams to provide commercially-focused HR counsel and advice both strategically and operationally. These are broad and critical roles within the organisation, within which you will provide strategic counsel, challenge and insight to stakeholders and with a remit including transformation and organisational design, strategic talent management and being involved in projects working closely with our HR Change Hub and HR CoE's. Strategic Advisor : Developing an intimate understanding of the key strategic business goals, challenges and opportunities and the different commercial and people levers that influence them. You will be naturally curious, able to think holistically to connect different moving parts and be comfortable providing advice and constructive challenge to Senior leaders. You will also play a key role in leading the Talent and Leadership agenda across the business, in service of the wider Future Skills and Talent strategies. Influential Storyteller : You will work across HR and the business to influence and input into key decisions through clear communication and relationship building. You'll proactively share business knowledge and insight with HR colleagues, and actively support in shaping and embedding BAU HR activity across business areas. Data-Driven Problem Solver : You will solve problems through the interpretation and manipulation of data and be able to build compelling and credible narratives using various data points. Organisation Design: You will deliver future-focussed organisation designs which enable diversity, future skills, and capability to be built and talent developed, always with the customer in mind. Independent Voice: You will navigate between the needs of ExCo and the overall needs of HR and the business, maintaining an independent perspective to ensure all decisions are aligned to key strategic priorities and business need. You will act as the gatekeeper of all change activity, leading initial discussions with business stakeholders to shape change proposals and associated activity. You will provoke thought, challenge and influence stakeholders to ensure all viable options have been considered. Trusted Coach: People Partners have a unique position at the intersection of strategy, organisation, and talent; a key element of the role is giving advice and coaching to critical stakeholders. Working with ExCo, you will identify the development needs of senior leaders in business areas and will work with the Head of Talent and Leadership to agree individual and team solutions and build development plans. What we're looking for Previous HR Business Partnering experience with experience of organisational design and strategic talent management. Experience of partnering and advising at ExCo/Senior Leadership-level on strategic people activity. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills. Collaborative and curious, with the ability to operate strategically and translate concepts and ideas into delivery and execution. Comfortable with a range of data, and able to translate different data points into compelling, relevant and meaningful narratives to influence and have impact. Deep commercial acumen with a strong organisational awareness and interest in understanding how the organisation operates and trades. Ways of Working Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. The perfect blend between connection and flexibility combining the best parts of home and office working. Most of our People Partners spend c. 2 days a week in our central London office, near Monument (Bank Station). For more information about our flexible working approach click here . Benefits We wouldn't be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That's why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role: Generous 9% employer pension. Regardless of whether you contribute into your pension or not, DLG pay 9% into your pension (but you can take this as cash if you want!) Eligibility for annual performance bonus of up to 20% Generous holidays - 30 days annual leave (excluding the bank holidays). Plus, the option of buying or selling upto 5 days each year! 50% off home, motor and pet insurance Free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Life at DLG Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we're committed to making DLG a truly inclusive place to work.We recognise and embrace that people work in different ways and we'll always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, can bring real potential to DLG.If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you! Collectively we help every business within our group aim higher. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder to stand out in the market, we want to be an insurance company of the future. And with so many areas to choose from, your ambitions are welcome here. See your opportunity to start a career that's varied, distinct and exciting. Visit
May 17, 2024
Full time
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. It's an exciting time to be a part of Direct Line Group; we call it 'DLG 2.0'! With the arrival of our new Group CEO, we're going to see a refreshed strategy and lots of change and transformation in 2024. We have ambitious plans to revolutionise insurance again - with meaningful changes to how we service the people who matter, our customers. And our CEO and Group Executive Committee (ExCo) truly believe that HR are imperative to help drive and embed this. From Recruitment to Learning and Development, Payroll to Rewards and Benefits, across Culture and People Partnering, HR is pivotal in moving the organisation forward. We are recruiting for several People and Talent Partners at different levels to join our existing People Partner and Organisational Effectiveness team. As a People and Talent Partner, you will be central to the strategic people and transformation agenda, partnering with ExCo and Senior Leaders to provide strategic counsel and diagnose current and future workforce needs and co-create solutions. These are broad roles with a remit covering organisational design and people change activity, strategic talent management and leadership capability building! What you'll be doing: As a Senior People and Talent Partner, you will partner with one or more Group Executive Committee (ExCo) members and their leadership teams to provide commercially-focused HR counsel and advice both strategically and operationally. These are broad and critical roles within the organisation, within which you will provide strategic counsel, challenge and insight to stakeholders and with a remit including transformation and organisational design, strategic talent management and being involved in projects working closely with our HR Change Hub and HR CoE's. Strategic Advisor : Developing an intimate understanding of the key strategic business goals, challenges and opportunities and the different commercial and people levers that influence them. You will be naturally curious, able to think holistically to connect different moving parts and be comfortable providing advice and constructive challenge to Senior leaders. You will also play a key role in leading the Talent and Leadership agenda across the business, in service of the wider Future Skills and Talent strategies. Influential Storyteller : You will work across HR and the business to influence and input into key decisions through clear communication and relationship building. You'll proactively share business knowledge and insight with HR colleagues, and actively support in shaping and embedding BAU HR activity across business areas. Data-Driven Problem Solver : You will solve problems through the interpretation and manipulation of data and be able to build compelling and credible narratives using various data points. Organisation Design: You will deliver future-focussed organisation designs which enable diversity, future skills, and capability to be built and talent developed, always with the customer in mind. Independent Voice: You will navigate between the needs of ExCo and the overall needs of HR and the business, maintaining an independent perspective to ensure all decisions are aligned to key strategic priorities and business need. You will act as the gatekeeper of all change activity, leading initial discussions with business stakeholders to shape change proposals and associated activity. You will provoke thought, challenge and influence stakeholders to ensure all viable options have been considered. Trusted Coach: People Partners have a unique position at the intersection of strategy, organisation, and talent; a key element of the role is giving advice and coaching to critical stakeholders. Working with ExCo, you will identify the development needs of senior leaders in business areas and will work with the Head of Talent and Leadership to agree individual and team solutions and build development plans. What we're looking for Previous HR Business Partnering experience with experience of organisational design and strategic talent management. Experience of partnering and advising at ExCo/Senior Leadership-level on strategic people activity. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills. Collaborative and curious, with the ability to operate strategically and translate concepts and ideas into delivery and execution. Comfortable with a range of data, and able to translate different data points into compelling, relevant and meaningful narratives to influence and have impact. Deep commercial acumen with a strong organisational awareness and interest in understanding how the organisation operates and trades. Ways of Working Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. The perfect blend between connection and flexibility combining the best parts of home and office working. Most of our People Partners spend c. 2 days a week in our central London office, near Monument (Bank Station). For more information about our flexible working approach click here . Benefits We wouldn't be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That's why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role: Generous 9% employer pension. Regardless of whether you contribute into your pension or not, DLG pay 9% into your pension (but you can take this as cash if you want!) Eligibility for annual performance bonus of up to 20% Generous holidays - 30 days annual leave (excluding the bank holidays). Plus, the option of buying or selling upto 5 days each year! 50% off home, motor and pet insurance Free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Life at DLG Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we're committed to making DLG a truly inclusive place to work.We recognise and embrace that people work in different ways and we'll always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, can bring real potential to DLG.If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you! Collectively we help every business within our group aim higher. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder to stand out in the market, we want to be an insurance company of the future. And with so many areas to choose from, your ambitions are welcome here. See your opportunity to start a career that's varied, distinct and exciting. Visit
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. We've now welcomed our new CEO, Adam Wilmslow, and are at th e start of an exciting period of change for DLG. With ambitious plans for large-scale transformation, we're going to see a refreshed strategy to drive value for our customers, colleagues and shareholders. The role: We are looking for a Reserving Lead to join our finance department! Reporting into our Group Reserving Actuary, you will deliver and support Reserving, Forecasting, Monitoring and associated Business decision-making. The purpose of this role is to lead a significant section of the Reserving function, providing strategic direction and oversight for your portfolio. You'll provide thought leadership on actuarial and business issues, and will lead and participate in the successful planning, implementation and delivery of large complex projects. Key priorities will include: Stakeholder management- You'll need to take ownership of specific relationships up to ExCo/Audit Committee level, understanding expectations and communicating Corporate Actuarial's view effectively; present results, and explain drivers and the wider commercial context. Leadership- We need an engaging leader who can adapt to changing circumstances and ensure team members are aligned on outcomes. You'll understand our responsibilities as a listed company and be able to distinguish between issues which need further investigation and those which need immediate escalation. High performance culture- You'll contribute to the creation of a high performing Corporate Actuarial & Finance function through development of team members, empowering them to demonstrate their skills, and support them in the process. Risk & Controls- You'll need a deep understanding of the principles of risk management and be able to apply this to manage controls and audit trails, responding positively to challenge by Risk and Audit, clearly articulating Corporate Actuarial's position. What else you'll be doing: Lead, plan, manage and deliver reserving, forecasting and monitoring to produce insightful analysis in a timely and accurate manner. Carry out review of results, produce reports and deliver presentations to a high standard for final sign off by the Group Reserving Actuary. Investigate, analyse and propose solutions to complex issues. Ensure models researched and built for reserving or other applications use appropriate techniques and data and are efficient, high quality, well documented and verifiable. Be aware of and direct the team in complying on an ongoing basis with the requirements of relevant professional/legal/regulatory/risk management frameworks, e.g. Technical Actuarial Standards, Solvency II, IFRS 17 & UK GAAP requirements. What we are looking for: Experience in a General Insurance background with deep knowledge of Reserving, Solvency II and IFRS 17 An advanced understanding of mathematical and statistical modelling tools Experience managing stakeholders at all levels, and communicating in a governed environment. You'll also collaborate effectively, and be able to coach and manage a team. Advanced knowledge of Excel and Psicle is preferred Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. Most colleagues attend the office 2 days per week. We'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: Generous 9% employer pension Eligibility for annual performance bonus of up to 20% Generous holidays, 30 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays). Plus, the option of buying or selling up to 5 days each year. 50% off home, motor and pet insurance Free worldwide travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Free private medical cover Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
May 17, 2024
Full time
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. We've now welcomed our new CEO, Adam Wilmslow, and are at th e start of an exciting period of change for DLG. With ambitious plans for large-scale transformation, we're going to see a refreshed strategy to drive value for our customers, colleagues and shareholders. The role: We are looking for a Reserving Lead to join our finance department! Reporting into our Group Reserving Actuary, you will deliver and support Reserving, Forecasting, Monitoring and associated Business decision-making. The purpose of this role is to lead a significant section of the Reserving function, providing strategic direction and oversight for your portfolio. You'll provide thought leadership on actuarial and business issues, and will lead and participate in the successful planning, implementation and delivery of large complex projects. Key priorities will include: Stakeholder management- You'll need to take ownership of specific relationships up to ExCo/Audit Committee level, understanding expectations and communicating Corporate Actuarial's view effectively; present results, and explain drivers and the wider commercial context. Leadership- We need an engaging leader who can adapt to changing circumstances and ensure team members are aligned on outcomes. You'll understand our responsibilities as a listed company and be able to distinguish between issues which need further investigation and those which need immediate escalation. High performance culture- You'll contribute to the creation of a high performing Corporate Actuarial & Finance function through development of team members, empowering them to demonstrate their skills, and support them in the process. Risk & Controls- You'll need a deep understanding of the principles of risk management and be able to apply this to manage controls and audit trails, responding positively to challenge by Risk and Audit, clearly articulating Corporate Actuarial's position. What else you'll be doing: Lead, plan, manage and deliver reserving, forecasting and monitoring to produce insightful analysis in a timely and accurate manner. Carry out review of results, produce reports and deliver presentations to a high standard for final sign off by the Group Reserving Actuary. Investigate, analyse and propose solutions to complex issues. Ensure models researched and built for reserving or other applications use appropriate techniques and data and are efficient, high quality, well documented and verifiable. Be aware of and direct the team in complying on an ongoing basis with the requirements of relevant professional/legal/regulatory/risk management frameworks, e.g. Technical Actuarial Standards, Solvency II, IFRS 17 & UK GAAP requirements. What we are looking for: Experience in a General Insurance background with deep knowledge of Reserving, Solvency II and IFRS 17 An advanced understanding of mathematical and statistical modelling tools Experience managing stakeholders at all levels, and communicating in a governed environment. You'll also collaborate effectively, and be able to coach and manage a team. Advanced knowledge of Excel and Psicle is preferred Ways of Working Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. Most colleagues attend the office 2 days per week. We'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here . Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: Generous 9% employer pension Eligibility for annual performance bonus of up to 20% Generous holidays, 30 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays). Plus, the option of buying or selling up to 5 days each year. 50% off home, motor and pet insurance Free worldwide travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Electric Vehicle car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Free private medical cover Buy-as-you-earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Being yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Work as part of a team providing HR advice and support to line managers and employees on the employee life cycle with a specialist focus on employee relations Coaching and supporting line managers on employee relations issues including absence management, performance management, grievances, disciplinaries, probation casework amongst other things Provide advice to employees and managers on terms and conditions of service, employment policies and procedures Support and advise managers with level 1 and level 2 meetings under the absence and performance management policies and support with referrals to occupational health Work closely with colleagues in HR to ensure that payroll affected changes are notified and processed Supporting the HR Manager with the delivery of training for line managers and other activities supporting management development Supporting the HR Manager with managing HR processes like ending of fixed term contracts, redundancy consultation meetings and reorganisation meetings. Working with colleagues both in HR and in the wider business to identify and deliver initiatives and projects, ensuring that the service we deliver is continuously improving Attend meetings with managers within your assigned business area to update on casework progress, identifying issues or trends Take notes at meetings including investigations, hearings and appeals Support on recruitment panels as required Benefits: Professional Development Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Programme Family and Carer Friendly Policies Healthcare Cycle to Work - Cyclescheme Season Ticket Loans Financial Benefits Staff Discounts Pension Scheme Medicash's Health Plans
May 17, 2024
Full time
Work as part of a team providing HR advice and support to line managers and employees on the employee life cycle with a specialist focus on employee relations Coaching and supporting line managers on employee relations issues including absence management, performance management, grievances, disciplinaries, probation casework amongst other things Provide advice to employees and managers on terms and conditions of service, employment policies and procedures Support and advise managers with level 1 and level 2 meetings under the absence and performance management policies and support with referrals to occupational health Work closely with colleagues in HR to ensure that payroll affected changes are notified and processed Supporting the HR Manager with the delivery of training for line managers and other activities supporting management development Supporting the HR Manager with managing HR processes like ending of fixed term contracts, redundancy consultation meetings and reorganisation meetings. Working with colleagues both in HR and in the wider business to identify and deliver initiatives and projects, ensuring that the service we deliver is continuously improving Attend meetings with managers within your assigned business area to update on casework progress, identifying issues or trends Take notes at meetings including investigations, hearings and appeals Support on recruitment panels as required Benefits: Professional Development Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Programme Family and Carer Friendly Policies Healthcare Cycle to Work - Cyclescheme Season Ticket Loans Financial Benefits Staff Discounts Pension Scheme Medicash's Health Plans
The role You will be a technically proficient accountant with Big 4 experience auditing public companies at Director or Senior Manager level. In this new role, heading up the Financial Control and Corporate & Regulatory Reporting teams (10, with 3 direct reports), you will be responsible for the quality of financial reporting. meeting the standard of excellence expected at GoCardless. With executive oversight, the delivery of key transformation projects will be executed, including the optimisation of financial controls. You will coach and develop the team responsible for accounting, month end close, as well as statutory and regulatory reporting. A major part of the role will be to manage group and standalone entity audits to ensure efficient execution. This is a high profile role providing an opportunity to shape the evolution of a critical function, continuing the development of a high performing team. As well as the rigour you will instil in the performance of core activities, you will be exposed to a wide variety of cross functional projects, collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business. What excites you The timely and accurate month end reporting to GL level, providing effective oversight, ensuring effective monitoring and compliance with controls. Leading audit engagements and the efficient and timely completion of the annual group audit. Focused on excellence in the preparation and quality of the annual group consolidated accounts (prepared under IFRS), subsidiary statutory accounts and regulatory reporting to the FCA, ACPR and US state regulators. Accountable to the boards of directors and to the Risk and Audit committee. Responsibility for financial reporting as required under financial service regulation applicable to payment service providers in multiple countries. The assessment, implementation and optimisation of financial reporting processes and controls. Leading and collaborating with your direct reports, coaching the skills to help them solve problems. Providing hands on support to the Financial Controller, and to the Corporate Reporting lead. Operational Finance and leading a function with a wide remit. Providing direction and oversight over accounts payable, expenses, processing payroll/ payroll taxes, VAT compliance, in addition to accounting processes. The ongoing development and execution of the strategic roadmap for Financial Control and Corporate & Regulatory Reporting. The management of relationships with internal service providers including the teams responsible for billing, collections and payroll, as well as third parties, including Netsuite (ERP) and Expensify. Contributing to projects and initiatives, frequently in a leadership role. Advising and enabling Product Development and multiple other disciplines, helping ensure compliance whilst enabling commercial activities. What excites us Big 4 trained with experience in assurance at Director or Senior Manager, and having audited public companies, you will come direct from practice or with industry experience in a similar role. ACA qualified (or equivalent) with substantial PQE experience. Skills in implementing or auditing SOX (or equivalent) controls, or otherwise proficiency in their application. A deep understanding of financial controls frameworks, and the know how to identify and address deficiencies and to optimise controls . An expert in IFRS with proven skill in the development of accounting policy and in responding to technical accounting challenges. Knowledge of US GAAP is desirable. An exceptional project manager, proficient in the management of audit delivery. The proven ability to lead and develop a team including both qualified and part qualified accountants as well as other specialists, all at varying stages of their professional development. The commitment, desire and skill to execute changes to ways of working that improve the efficiency and reliability of financial reporting. Receptive and responsive to the requirement of the consumers of management information. An embracer of automation, efficiency and simplification. Initiative, a strong sense of ownership, and the drive required to thrive in a fast paced, high growth business. The ability to lead cross functional teams, and the gravitas to influence decisions at a senior level. Assertiveness when required but collaborative in approach. A good understanding of the Payment Services Regulations is a distinct advantage. Knowledge of NetSuite or similar accounting packages.
May 17, 2024
Full time
The role You will be a technically proficient accountant with Big 4 experience auditing public companies at Director or Senior Manager level. In this new role, heading up the Financial Control and Corporate & Regulatory Reporting teams (10, with 3 direct reports), you will be responsible for the quality of financial reporting. meeting the standard of excellence expected at GoCardless. With executive oversight, the delivery of key transformation projects will be executed, including the optimisation of financial controls. You will coach and develop the team responsible for accounting, month end close, as well as statutory and regulatory reporting. A major part of the role will be to manage group and standalone entity audits to ensure efficient execution. This is a high profile role providing an opportunity to shape the evolution of a critical function, continuing the development of a high performing team. As well as the rigour you will instil in the performance of core activities, you will be exposed to a wide variety of cross functional projects, collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business. What excites you The timely and accurate month end reporting to GL level, providing effective oversight, ensuring effective monitoring and compliance with controls. Leading audit engagements and the efficient and timely completion of the annual group audit. Focused on excellence in the preparation and quality of the annual group consolidated accounts (prepared under IFRS), subsidiary statutory accounts and regulatory reporting to the FCA, ACPR and US state regulators. Accountable to the boards of directors and to the Risk and Audit committee. Responsibility for financial reporting as required under financial service regulation applicable to payment service providers in multiple countries. The assessment, implementation and optimisation of financial reporting processes and controls. Leading and collaborating with your direct reports, coaching the skills to help them solve problems. Providing hands on support to the Financial Controller, and to the Corporate Reporting lead. Operational Finance and leading a function with a wide remit. Providing direction and oversight over accounts payable, expenses, processing payroll/ payroll taxes, VAT compliance, in addition to accounting processes. The ongoing development and execution of the strategic roadmap for Financial Control and Corporate & Regulatory Reporting. The management of relationships with internal service providers including the teams responsible for billing, collections and payroll, as well as third parties, including Netsuite (ERP) and Expensify. Contributing to projects and initiatives, frequently in a leadership role. Advising and enabling Product Development and multiple other disciplines, helping ensure compliance whilst enabling commercial activities. What excites us Big 4 trained with experience in assurance at Director or Senior Manager, and having audited public companies, you will come direct from practice or with industry experience in a similar role. ACA qualified (or equivalent) with substantial PQE experience. Skills in implementing or auditing SOX (or equivalent) controls, or otherwise proficiency in their application. A deep understanding of financial controls frameworks, and the know how to identify and address deficiencies and to optimise controls . An expert in IFRS with proven skill in the development of accounting policy and in responding to technical accounting challenges. Knowledge of US GAAP is desirable. An exceptional project manager, proficient in the management of audit delivery. The proven ability to lead and develop a team including both qualified and part qualified accountants as well as other specialists, all at varying stages of their professional development. The commitment, desire and skill to execute changes to ways of working that improve the efficiency and reliability of financial reporting. Receptive and responsive to the requirement of the consumers of management information. An embracer of automation, efficiency and simplification. Initiative, a strong sense of ownership, and the drive required to thrive in a fast paced, high growth business. The ability to lead cross functional teams, and the gravitas to influence decisions at a senior level. Assertiveness when required but collaborative in approach. A good understanding of the Payment Services Regulations is a distinct advantage. Knowledge of NetSuite or similar accounting packages.
Company Description About Third Bridge Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world's top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the combination of human insights and unique investor-led content with a global expert network. We serve over 1,000 investment firms, offering clients 24/7 coverage through our team of 1,300+ employees located across eight offices. Job Description Please note, in applying to this role you are not applying to be a Consultant. Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm, we orchestrate and create research for our clients. This role is an Associate in Third Bridge and you'll be working with our Consulting Clients. What is Consulting? Our consulting clients work on behalf of large companies (e.g. Fortune 500's) or institutional investors and support them by doing deep dive research to provide guidance on their corporate strategy or investment decisions. The insights they get through our experts and content are the backbone of the recommendations they deliver to their clients. Associate, ConsultingClients As an Associate in our Consulting business, you'll have opportunities to work with the top management consulting firms in the world. They will trust in you for access to the most relevant experts and research content, which you are responsible for identifying and recommending to them throughout their project lifecycles. To do so you'll gather a unique set of stakeholder management skills that will help you deliver excellent results for both clients and experts. The projects can be complex, but the impact is meaningful - every day you will get to hear directly from your clients, experts and colleagues about the difference you have made. The hats you will wear: Business driver: understandingexcellent client servicing in a highly competitive market and how your work impacts revenue growth. Work with your team to execute strategies for the accounts you are responsible for. In practice: on every project, you will have an opportunity to drive performance by delivering on client requests. Each client and expert interaction is an opportunity to bring in revenue and build your book of business. Problem solver: Consulting clients count on us for their research needs, it's our job to execute on their requests for experts. In practice: you will search for and vet experts to support your clients at each stage of their research . They operate under very tight deadlines that we have to match with urgency, but not at the expense of quality. Player & coach: We operate as one team, both within your individual team and within the EUConsulting business at large. One day, you will be leading the charge, and another you'll be supporting your peers. In practice: you will be asked to train and develop the people around you, both on your team and those you're working with on client requests. You will also receive lots of hands-on training and coaching yourself. We are a feedback-centric culture, and value effective communication. Research partner: Throughout their research, clients rely on us to think as an extension of their team. In practice: there will be times where we need to think outside the box and offer solutions that bridges their knowledge gaps, quickly. You'll also need occasionally to go above and beyond to ensure a smooth partnership with your clients. Discover More Curious about our Private Equity and Funds verticals? Check them out and decide which feels right for you. Focusing on an asset type allows our Associates to speak our clients' language and intricately understand how they operate. Qualifications Areas that play to your strengths: You must be able to deliver high quality and high volume work on a deadline. You will be working on lots of workstreams simultaneously, but that energises you - you have the ability to multitask and remain organised, collaborating with others. Consultants are working to make decisions quickly, so the ability to be efficient with your time is key. When your client relies on us for help at off hours, or your expert is in a different time zone, you strive to support - your hours vary according to the client project you are involved in, but you prefer that to a routine job. Each day will look different, and that's what makes the job interesting. The Founder's Mentality completely resonates with you, as this approach is part of our DNA. Each day and each deliverable is a chance to go above and beyond for your expert, client, team, and prove that you're the best of the best. You're competitive with a drive towards excellence, as you will be held towards both qualitative and quantitative performance measures. Consulting firms work with many of our competitors, and you're focussed on setting yourself apart and have them rely on you as a trusted, true partner. You're also resilient and are able to roll with the punches even when clients go in another direction, and commit to challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. You're a clear communicator who can create the right narrative to share your ideas with a wide range of people, such as introducing our products and services to new clients and experts. You always look for the most efficient way to get things done, rather than the path of least resistance - for example you pick up the phone to get an answer to your questions straight away, rather than send an email and wait for a reply. Cold calling doesn't phase you - what matters to you is to get results, and fast. Your attitude is to roll up your sleeves and you enjoy being in the thick of the action together with others. It matters a great deal to you to understand how your performance ranks against your own potential and against others, so you continuously seek feedback to make sure you can be at the top of your game. One of your clients preferring a competitor over you is not an acceptable state of affairs for you - you're relentless in getting the data points you need to adjust your approach until you are their number one. With the skills gained on the job (hard skills are getting displaced by machines), you aspire to a future as a high EQ business leader. Additional Information What our people love about being Associates in Consulting Clients: Being surrounded by people they not only enjoy working with, but who also challenge and support them from the peer level up through senior management. Owning individual responsibilities to grow our business, while also being in a team-oriented environment and working closely with their peers. Consultants truly lean on Third Bridge for their research, whether for strategy consulting or diligence work. Our clients are appreciative of and value our support and partnership. Getting to dip their toes into every imaginable industry under the sun, and getting exposed to a variety of individuals with unique perspectives and backgrounds. Building strong relationships both internally and externally create significant opportunities for professional development. We win together as a team. Thrive at Third Bridge! Expect your total first-year compensation to be in excess of £46,000, including bonus.Beyond pay, you can expect clear performance goals and to be recognised for your contributions. After 2 years of strong results you could transition from being an individual contributor to managing your own team and P&L - a huge career milestone. Depending on your aspirations, you could also progress to a role in Sales, Product, or opportunities across our organisation. We ensure every team member is able to bring their best self to work as well as in their lives outside - take a look at our benefits: Salary: Competitivebase salary of £40,000with access to our bonus scheme after just 1 month. Plus anincrease of£3,000 on your base salaryon your 12 month anniversary. In Year 1, an average performer can expect to earn at least£46,000OTE but our top performers make more! Vacation: 25 days (which increases to 28 days after 2 years of service) plus UK Bank Holidays Learning: personal development allowance of £750 per year Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan, a variety of health and wellbeing events to focus on mental health, Ride to Work scheme (savings on bikes and accessories) Future and family: pension contributions of 4% (increases with tenure) and life insurance of 4x of your base salary Flexibility: work from anywhere for one month per year, 2 annual volunteer days, 2 personal days when life throws you a curveball and 'Summer Fridays' Rewards: get points through our colleague-to-colleague recognition programme to spend on hotels, gift cards, donations to charity and more Social: weekly optional social gatherings, daily breakfast and snacks, social events ESG: CSR, Environment and Diversity & Inclusion (including Women at Third Bridge, Pride and Blkbridge) Frontline Innovation: . click apply for full job details
May 17, 2024
Full time
Company Description About Third Bridge Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world's top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the combination of human insights and unique investor-led content with a global expert network. We serve over 1,000 investment firms, offering clients 24/7 coverage through our team of 1,300+ employees located across eight offices. Job Description Please note, in applying to this role you are not applying to be a Consultant. Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm, we orchestrate and create research for our clients. This role is an Associate in Third Bridge and you'll be working with our Consulting Clients. What is Consulting? Our consulting clients work on behalf of large companies (e.g. Fortune 500's) or institutional investors and support them by doing deep dive research to provide guidance on their corporate strategy or investment decisions. The insights they get through our experts and content are the backbone of the recommendations they deliver to their clients. Associate, ConsultingClients As an Associate in our Consulting business, you'll have opportunities to work with the top management consulting firms in the world. They will trust in you for access to the most relevant experts and research content, which you are responsible for identifying and recommending to them throughout their project lifecycles. To do so you'll gather a unique set of stakeholder management skills that will help you deliver excellent results for both clients and experts. The projects can be complex, but the impact is meaningful - every day you will get to hear directly from your clients, experts and colleagues about the difference you have made. The hats you will wear: Business driver: understandingexcellent client servicing in a highly competitive market and how your work impacts revenue growth. Work with your team to execute strategies for the accounts you are responsible for. In practice: on every project, you will have an opportunity to drive performance by delivering on client requests. Each client and expert interaction is an opportunity to bring in revenue and build your book of business. Problem solver: Consulting clients count on us for their research needs, it's our job to execute on their requests for experts. In practice: you will search for and vet experts to support your clients at each stage of their research . They operate under very tight deadlines that we have to match with urgency, but not at the expense of quality. Player & coach: We operate as one team, both within your individual team and within the EUConsulting business at large. One day, you will be leading the charge, and another you'll be supporting your peers. In practice: you will be asked to train and develop the people around you, both on your team and those you're working with on client requests. You will also receive lots of hands-on training and coaching yourself. We are a feedback-centric culture, and value effective communication. Research partner: Throughout their research, clients rely on us to think as an extension of their team. In practice: there will be times where we need to think outside the box and offer solutions that bridges their knowledge gaps, quickly. You'll also need occasionally to go above and beyond to ensure a smooth partnership with your clients. Discover More Curious about our Private Equity and Funds verticals? Check them out and decide which feels right for you. Focusing on an asset type allows our Associates to speak our clients' language and intricately understand how they operate. Qualifications Areas that play to your strengths: You must be able to deliver high quality and high volume work on a deadline. You will be working on lots of workstreams simultaneously, but that energises you - you have the ability to multitask and remain organised, collaborating with others. Consultants are working to make decisions quickly, so the ability to be efficient with your time is key. When your client relies on us for help at off hours, or your expert is in a different time zone, you strive to support - your hours vary according to the client project you are involved in, but you prefer that to a routine job. Each day will look different, and that's what makes the job interesting. The Founder's Mentality completely resonates with you, as this approach is part of our DNA. Each day and each deliverable is a chance to go above and beyond for your expert, client, team, and prove that you're the best of the best. You're competitive with a drive towards excellence, as you will be held towards both qualitative and quantitative performance measures. Consulting firms work with many of our competitors, and you're focussed on setting yourself apart and have them rely on you as a trusted, true partner. You're also resilient and are able to roll with the punches even when clients go in another direction, and commit to challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. You're a clear communicator who can create the right narrative to share your ideas with a wide range of people, such as introducing our products and services to new clients and experts. You always look for the most efficient way to get things done, rather than the path of least resistance - for example you pick up the phone to get an answer to your questions straight away, rather than send an email and wait for a reply. Cold calling doesn't phase you - what matters to you is to get results, and fast. Your attitude is to roll up your sleeves and you enjoy being in the thick of the action together with others. It matters a great deal to you to understand how your performance ranks against your own potential and against others, so you continuously seek feedback to make sure you can be at the top of your game. One of your clients preferring a competitor over you is not an acceptable state of affairs for you - you're relentless in getting the data points you need to adjust your approach until you are their number one. With the skills gained on the job (hard skills are getting displaced by machines), you aspire to a future as a high EQ business leader. Additional Information What our people love about being Associates in Consulting Clients: Being surrounded by people they not only enjoy working with, but who also challenge and support them from the peer level up through senior management. Owning individual responsibilities to grow our business, while also being in a team-oriented environment and working closely with their peers. Consultants truly lean on Third Bridge for their research, whether for strategy consulting or diligence work. Our clients are appreciative of and value our support and partnership. Getting to dip their toes into every imaginable industry under the sun, and getting exposed to a variety of individuals with unique perspectives and backgrounds. Building strong relationships both internally and externally create significant opportunities for professional development. We win together as a team. Thrive at Third Bridge! Expect your total first-year compensation to be in excess of £46,000, including bonus.Beyond pay, you can expect clear performance goals and to be recognised for your contributions. After 2 years of strong results you could transition from being an individual contributor to managing your own team and P&L - a huge career milestone. Depending on your aspirations, you could also progress to a role in Sales, Product, or opportunities across our organisation. We ensure every team member is able to bring their best self to work as well as in their lives outside - take a look at our benefits: Salary: Competitivebase salary of £40,000with access to our bonus scheme after just 1 month. Plus anincrease of£3,000 on your base salaryon your 12 month anniversary. In Year 1, an average performer can expect to earn at least£46,000OTE but our top performers make more! Vacation: 25 days (which increases to 28 days after 2 years of service) plus UK Bank Holidays Learning: personal development allowance of £750 per year Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan, a variety of health and wellbeing events to focus on mental health, Ride to Work scheme (savings on bikes and accessories) Future and family: pension contributions of 4% (increases with tenure) and life insurance of 4x of your base salary Flexibility: work from anywhere for one month per year, 2 annual volunteer days, 2 personal days when life throws you a curveball and 'Summer Fridays' Rewards: get points through our colleague-to-colleague recognition programme to spend on hotels, gift cards, donations to charity and more Social: weekly optional social gatherings, daily breakfast and snacks, social events ESG: CSR, Environment and Diversity & Inclusion (including Women at Third Bridge, Pride and Blkbridge) Frontline Innovation: . click apply for full job details
Head of Operations - Manufacturing I am working for a heavy manufacturing business in the Ayrshire area - They have created a new senior management role for their Scottish businesses, Head of Operations - Scotland. This role reports directly to the MD and has responsibility for the full operations of their 2 x facilities - one in Ayrshire and a smaller operation in the outskirts of Edinburgh. The successful person will have 4 direct reports over two sites which employ 130 and 80 respectively. Ideally someone coming from a heavy manufacturing industry where operational management is key to their experience would be ideal. The person can be based at either location if they are willing to travel. Ayrshire being the largest site might make the most sense, but they are open for the right candidate being located from the East of the Central belt as well, but the role is not a hybrid role so onsite 5 days per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership and management of business operations across these respective sites and contribute to the senior leadership team. They are responsible for hitting or exceeding agreed targets for the Group and develop / execute the strategic plan to grow business operations. They will lead and develop the site teams in both locations. Direct Responsibility The Head of Operations will have the following direct reports: • Plant Manager for both operations • H&S Manager • CHP Manager Roles and Responsibilities • Operations Strategy and Planning o Develop the site strategy to maximise the return to the business. o Set the Scottish production budget with senior leadership team & plant manager inputs. • Production o Monitor production performance against budget through an agreed set of KPIs. o Drive efficiencies and standardisation of approaches, practices, and reporting. o Develop a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement across the 2 sites. o Ensure the optimisation of the maintenance function and its systems for plant efficiency. • Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) o Actively promote and prioritise a safe working environment for their people. o Ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, staff and processes are in place. • Employees o Work with HR and site managers to ensure staff are trained and upskilled. o Review internal moves/ promotions to ensure they are the right fit for the Group. o Support line management to clarify roles and responsibilities between departments. • New Products o Guide multi-disciplinary group to research opportunities and develop business cases. • New Projects / Capital Development o Ensure that short & long term projects are managed and delivered on time and to budget. o Develop and maintain the capital investment strategy plan for the sites. • Leadership o Contribute to the successful delivery of the business strategy together with members of the Senior Leadership Team. o Lead and develop the site managers and respective teams across the sites. o Mentor and coaching of new and existing members of the team. o Conduct performance and development reviews of team members. o Identify development opportunities for team members. • Processes and Technology o Standardise business practices and reports across sites. o Drive the improvement of the manufacturing and lean practices. o Introduce systems and processes to secure plant efficiency and deliver budgets. o Ensure that the throughput evolves to meet the needs of the business as it grows and invests in capital. o Develop the technology/production/maintenance plans to enable the site team deliver on the overall targets. • Key accountabilities o Maximising the value of throughput across manufacturing and operating sites o Operational and safety KPIs and standards o Training and development of the team o Developing the clients brand and reputation with suppliers within the UK and Ireland Desired Competencies o Strong personal credibility with the ability to build trusted relationships. o Advanced interpersonal, negotiation, communication and influencing skills. o Exceptional judgment and demonstrated ability to make sound decisions. o Resourceful, driven by results and understands how to prioritise time, resources and people. o Proven ability to lead and develop people. o Creates a climate in which people can do their best. o Strong sense of urgency. Comfortable in an environment that is dynamic and changeable. o Driven by new ideas, methods, and opportunities, always striving to find solutions that are innovative. o Drive to exceed goals and push self and others towards high levels of performance. o Capacity to reduce complexity and increase efficiency in processes to maximise outcome/return. o Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to make presentations and capable of persuading all levels of the business. o Proficient in IT, software packages and systems Desired Qualifications and Experience • Minimum 5 years' experience in leading Operations teams in a senior leadership role. • Proven track record in heavy industry operations and manufacturing. • Proven brand leader. Manufacturing / Operations / Business degree or relevant equivalent qualification If you are an experienced manufacturing Head of Operations looking for their next career move with this highly successful manufacturer, please contact me on the below details to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest:- #
May 17, 2024
Full time
Head of Operations - Manufacturing I am working for a heavy manufacturing business in the Ayrshire area - They have created a new senior management role for their Scottish businesses, Head of Operations - Scotland. This role reports directly to the MD and has responsibility for the full operations of their 2 x facilities - one in Ayrshire and a smaller operation in the outskirts of Edinburgh. The successful person will have 4 direct reports over two sites which employ 130 and 80 respectively. Ideally someone coming from a heavy manufacturing industry where operational management is key to their experience would be ideal. The person can be based at either location if they are willing to travel. Ayrshire being the largest site might make the most sense, but they are open for the right candidate being located from the East of the Central belt as well, but the role is not a hybrid role so onsite 5 days per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership and management of business operations across these respective sites and contribute to the senior leadership team. They are responsible for hitting or exceeding agreed targets for the Group and develop / execute the strategic plan to grow business operations. They will lead and develop the site teams in both locations. Direct Responsibility The Head of Operations will have the following direct reports: • Plant Manager for both operations • H&S Manager • CHP Manager Roles and Responsibilities • Operations Strategy and Planning o Develop the site strategy to maximise the return to the business. o Set the Scottish production budget with senior leadership team & plant manager inputs. • Production o Monitor production performance against budget through an agreed set of KPIs. o Drive efficiencies and standardisation of approaches, practices, and reporting. o Develop a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement across the 2 sites. o Ensure the optimisation of the maintenance function and its systems for plant efficiency. • Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) o Actively promote and prioritise a safe working environment for their people. o Ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, staff and processes are in place. • Employees o Work with HR and site managers to ensure staff are trained and upskilled. o Review internal moves/ promotions to ensure they are the right fit for the Group. o Support line management to clarify roles and responsibilities between departments. • New Products o Guide multi-disciplinary group to research opportunities and develop business cases. • New Projects / Capital Development o Ensure that short & long term projects are managed and delivered on time and to budget. o Develop and maintain the capital investment strategy plan for the sites. • Leadership o Contribute to the successful delivery of the business strategy together with members of the Senior Leadership Team. o Lead and develop the site managers and respective teams across the sites. o Mentor and coaching of new and existing members of the team. o Conduct performance and development reviews of team members. o Identify development opportunities for team members. • Processes and Technology o Standardise business practices and reports across sites. o Drive the improvement of the manufacturing and lean practices. o Introduce systems and processes to secure plant efficiency and deliver budgets. o Ensure that the throughput evolves to meet the needs of the business as it grows and invests in capital. o Develop the technology/production/maintenance plans to enable the site team deliver on the overall targets. • Key accountabilities o Maximising the value of throughput across manufacturing and operating sites o Operational and safety KPIs and standards o Training and development of the team o Developing the clients brand and reputation with suppliers within the UK and Ireland Desired Competencies o Strong personal credibility with the ability to build trusted relationships. o Advanced interpersonal, negotiation, communication and influencing skills. o Exceptional judgment and demonstrated ability to make sound decisions. o Resourceful, driven by results and understands how to prioritise time, resources and people. o Proven ability to lead and develop people. o Creates a climate in which people can do their best. o Strong sense of urgency. Comfortable in an environment that is dynamic and changeable. o Driven by new ideas, methods, and opportunities, always striving to find solutions that are innovative. o Drive to exceed goals and push self and others towards high levels of performance. o Capacity to reduce complexity and increase efficiency in processes to maximise outcome/return. o Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to make presentations and capable of persuading all levels of the business. o Proficient in IT, software packages and systems Desired Qualifications and Experience • Minimum 5 years' experience in leading Operations teams in a senior leadership role. • Proven track record in heavy industry operations and manufacturing. • Proven brand leader. Manufacturing / Operations / Business degree or relevant equivalent qualification If you are an experienced manufacturing Head of Operations looking for their next career move with this highly successful manufacturer, please contact me on the below details to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest:- #
A global market leading listed group require a Head of Group Financial Reporting. This role will take on overall responsibility for managing and leading the group external financial reporting function and ensure all statutory and non-statutory reporting deadlines are met. You will ensure technical accounting compliance and a robust financial control framework to meet plc board, audit committee and external audit requirements. You will also manage the presentation of all financial information in the Annual Report and manage the audit process. Salary & Key Benefits: c 120,000 basic salary Performance related bonus Private health care Generous pension scheme Retail and leisure discounts Holiday and travel discounts Hybrid/Flexible working Responsibilities: Responsible for the statutory financial reporting process in order to achieve accurate and timely external financial reporting (including the Group Annual Report, Full year RNS and Interims RNS). Manage the production of subsidiary Statutory Accounts for all legal entities Responsible for ensuring that external Group financial reporting complies with IFRS, Disclosure and Transparency rules and Companies Act requirements Responsible for planning and execution of the annual and interims audit timetables and management of the auditors to ensure smooth, timely process Responsible for preparing audit related papers for the Board and Audit Committee Review of the models prepared by the divisions for areas of significant judgement Oversee the preparation of the Going Concern, Viability Assessment and Goodwill models Leadership, management and motivation of a team of Statutory Accountants Responsible for the implementation of changes to IFRS across the Group Preparation of board papers for consideration and approval of proposed new accounting policies by the Board Project lead on legal structure rationalisation and finance transformation programs Technical lead for acquisition accounting and support in the integration of newly acquired businesses and the impact on reporting Responsible for ensuring best practice and quality adhered to for all external reporting requirements Leading group financial reporting process and systems improvements Requirements: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Financial reporting skills from a Plc business environment Experience of managing group audit is essential Demonstrated leadership in the finance function, driving improvement and change Experienced people manager with a proven record of coaching and developing a team Ability to communicate confidently and with gravitas at all levels Excellent attention to detail combined with an ability to work with large volumes of data Excellent at building relationships and influencing key stakeholders Strong teamwork ethic, both within the organisation, and with key external stakeholders (e.g. auditors) By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
May 17, 2024
Full time
A global market leading listed group require a Head of Group Financial Reporting. This role will take on overall responsibility for managing and leading the group external financial reporting function and ensure all statutory and non-statutory reporting deadlines are met. You will ensure technical accounting compliance and a robust financial control framework to meet plc board, audit committee and external audit requirements. You will also manage the presentation of all financial information in the Annual Report and manage the audit process. Salary & Key Benefits: c 120,000 basic salary Performance related bonus Private health care Generous pension scheme Retail and leisure discounts Holiday and travel discounts Hybrid/Flexible working Responsibilities: Responsible for the statutory financial reporting process in order to achieve accurate and timely external financial reporting (including the Group Annual Report, Full year RNS and Interims RNS). Manage the production of subsidiary Statutory Accounts for all legal entities Responsible for ensuring that external Group financial reporting complies with IFRS, Disclosure and Transparency rules and Companies Act requirements Responsible for planning and execution of the annual and interims audit timetables and management of the auditors to ensure smooth, timely process Responsible for preparing audit related papers for the Board and Audit Committee Review of the models prepared by the divisions for areas of significant judgement Oversee the preparation of the Going Concern, Viability Assessment and Goodwill models Leadership, management and motivation of a team of Statutory Accountants Responsible for the implementation of changes to IFRS across the Group Preparation of board papers for consideration and approval of proposed new accounting policies by the Board Project lead on legal structure rationalisation and finance transformation programs Technical lead for acquisition accounting and support in the integration of newly acquired businesses and the impact on reporting Responsible for ensuring best practice and quality adhered to for all external reporting requirements Leading group financial reporting process and systems improvements Requirements: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Financial reporting skills from a Plc business environment Experience of managing group audit is essential Demonstrated leadership in the finance function, driving improvement and change Experienced people manager with a proven record of coaching and developing a team Ability to communicate confidently and with gravitas at all levels Excellent attention to detail combined with an ability to work with large volumes of data Excellent at building relationships and influencing key stakeholders Strong teamwork ethic, both within the organisation, and with key external stakeholders (e.g. auditors) By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
WHAT YOU'LL DO To realize our digital transformation, we need to transform our products, experiences, processes, technology, and how we operate. Delivering our clients unrivalled experience of exceptional service, value, and flexibility is part of our DNA. As the Tech Area Lead, you will own the technical value of our business-critical CRM. you will be responsible for leading a team of technical experts and vendors to design, implement, optimise, integrate, and maintain our CRM system powered by Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform suite. You will play a crucial role in aligning technology solutions with business objectives, driving innovation, and ensuring the effective utilization of CRM tools to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. We are currently building a pipeline of Agile experts to enhance our agile capabilities. Therefore, we are looking for people who are passionate about Agile ways of Working and want to spread Scrum ways of working framework within our teams. To execute this transformation, we need people who can translate business needs into technology assets and decides "how" they are deployed, while owning the technology strategy and expertise development for a certain area of practice. As a Tech Area Lead, you will be responsible for defining and overseeing the technology tools (powered by Dynamics 365 and Power Platforms), architecture, and roadmap supporting our client account and relationship management services and tools that will enable BCG's commercial Managing Director and Partners to meet the needs of a rapidly growing firm. This is a new role, and you will be responsible for shaping the team and the technological roadmap. The Tech Area Lead is a senior technology leader with extensive experience thinking strategically around technology development and mentoring people. Strategically, you will have to oversee key decisions, including whether short-term benefits with long-term technical debt should be pursued over longer development lead time. Additionally, you will be integral in the decision of technical tooling and carry out regular reviews of performance metrics. From a people-management perspective, you will oversee technical personnel, including management of vendors. You will develop a close working relationship with the Portfolio Lead(s) to ensure alignment of technical resources and business priorities. You will inform key stakeholders about the state and direction of the tech strategy adopted by Chapter Leads, Product Owners, and other stakeholders. You will mentor the people around you and drive collaboration and knowledge sharing to benefit your area and the broader organization. This role will oversee development and operations activities as well as perform all other related tasks, such as: Provide strategic direction and oversee the implementation, integration and customization of CRM solutions using Dynamics 365 and Power Platform components, ensuring alignment with business objectives and best practices. Lead the integration of CRM applications with other systems and platforms, optimizing data flow and interoperability to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. Drive innovation in CRM capabilities, leveraging emerging technologies and features to deliver best-in-class solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and business stakeholders. Partnering with the Client Team lead to define roadmaps and priorities for the technology portfolio Managing the Client technology budget and lead the creation of business cases necessary to secure funding for future initiatives Managing and coaching the team of engineers, technical specialists, and architects and introducing new technologies and practices as needed Ensure adherence to firm-wide technology standards, and adapting them to suit portfolio's needs Leading technical analysis of both packaged software solutions and custom-built applications Advocating for release management and automation best practices Ensuring proper root cause analysis and remediation is executed during any incidents or outages Working with vendors to augment team capacity and knowledge; partnering with them to continuously improve quality, agility and outcomes YOU'RE GOOD AT Thinking strategically and developing executable plans to achieve business needs, including leveraging CRM Dynamics 365 and Power Platform capabilities to drive digital transformation initiatives. Applying Agile software development methodologies and principles, including work estimation techniques Thinking strategically and developing executable plans to achieve business needs, including leveraging Dynamics 365 and Power Platform capabilities to drive digital transformation initiatives. Applying Agile software development methodologies and principles, including work estimation techniques Building relationships and working closely with key stakeholders to understand business problems and surfacing technology options to address those problems - including experimenting with emerging technologies Building relationships and working closely with key stakeholders to understand business problems and surfacing technology options to address those problems - including experimenting with emerging technologiesLeveraging strong analytical abilities and creative problem solving Learning new tools and technologies with a high degree of technical competence, be willing to know "what's coming next in terms of disruptive technologies Operating with a transparency mindset, communicating clearly and openly both above and below Written and spoken communication to a wide audience including stakeholders, leaders and external partners Committing to deliver high quality work by collaborating cross-functionally to achieve the best results for the organization Working with a multicultural, distributed team located in different time zones and having the capacity to work on multiple projects concurrently Leading software development and software engineering teams and troubleshooting technical issues that involve software development, engineering tasks and product releases Taking long-term view on managing tech competency resourcing and vendors, including in light of large change initiatives and/or changes in demand Overseeing technical architecture, tooling, & systems in coordination with Enterprise Architecture, and ensures compliance with technology standards, tools, and guardrails Focusing on delivering agreed-upon business results and customer value Keeping abreast of your domain area and relevant industry trends Bringing a customer-cantered approach to your work; inspire and motivate your team YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Total 10+ years' real experience at a Managing Position within the IT function, leading cross-functional teams / teams or teams and solving complex problems for business functions A demonstrated background in creating technical roadmaps Strong technical competence, with the ability to rapidly learn new tools and technologies: Experience working with CRM technologies, ideally Dynamics 365 (however, we can also consider extensive experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem, Salesforce, or SAP CRM) Expertise with data engineering Experience with integration patterns Experience with or strong knowledge in data engineering Leadership of technical teams and vendors during significant implementation programs Hands-on implementation experience with business applications solutions, both custom and off-the-shelf; knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform is an advantage Experience in agile development environments with all aspects of SDLC Experience working with complex architecture in global organisations Experience creating business cases for investment committees Ability to lead/perform software platform assessments, as well as make architectural recommendations pertinent to business needs and related dependencies. Good understanding of security best practices from development and deployment perspective Financial literacy and an understanding of budget and funding processes Flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit to adapt easily to changing requirements and priorities. Agile ceremonies to provide teams necessary direction and guidance Exceptional communications and stakeholder management skills Good analytical skills to guide decision-making using different types of data YOU'LL WORK WITH BCG's information technology group collaboratively delivers the latest digital technologies that enable our consultants to lead and our business to grow. For our IT jobs, we seek individuals with expertise in the areas of IT infrastructure, application development, business systems, collaborative and social technologies, information security, and project leadership.
May 17, 2024
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO To realize our digital transformation, we need to transform our products, experiences, processes, technology, and how we operate. Delivering our clients unrivalled experience of exceptional service, value, and flexibility is part of our DNA. As the Tech Area Lead, you will own the technical value of our business-critical CRM. you will be responsible for leading a team of technical experts and vendors to design, implement, optimise, integrate, and maintain our CRM system powered by Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform suite. You will play a crucial role in aligning technology solutions with business objectives, driving innovation, and ensuring the effective utilization of CRM tools to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. We are currently building a pipeline of Agile experts to enhance our agile capabilities. Therefore, we are looking for people who are passionate about Agile ways of Working and want to spread Scrum ways of working framework within our teams. To execute this transformation, we need people who can translate business needs into technology assets and decides "how" they are deployed, while owning the technology strategy and expertise development for a certain area of practice. As a Tech Area Lead, you will be responsible for defining and overseeing the technology tools (powered by Dynamics 365 and Power Platforms), architecture, and roadmap supporting our client account and relationship management services and tools that will enable BCG's commercial Managing Director and Partners to meet the needs of a rapidly growing firm. This is a new role, and you will be responsible for shaping the team and the technological roadmap. The Tech Area Lead is a senior technology leader with extensive experience thinking strategically around technology development and mentoring people. Strategically, you will have to oversee key decisions, including whether short-term benefits with long-term technical debt should be pursued over longer development lead time. Additionally, you will be integral in the decision of technical tooling and carry out regular reviews of performance metrics. From a people-management perspective, you will oversee technical personnel, including management of vendors. You will develop a close working relationship with the Portfolio Lead(s) to ensure alignment of technical resources and business priorities. You will inform key stakeholders about the state and direction of the tech strategy adopted by Chapter Leads, Product Owners, and other stakeholders. You will mentor the people around you and drive collaboration and knowledge sharing to benefit your area and the broader organization. This role will oversee development and operations activities as well as perform all other related tasks, such as: Provide strategic direction and oversee the implementation, integration and customization of CRM solutions using Dynamics 365 and Power Platform components, ensuring alignment with business objectives and best practices. Lead the integration of CRM applications with other systems and platforms, optimizing data flow and interoperability to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. Drive innovation in CRM capabilities, leveraging emerging technologies and features to deliver best-in-class solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and business stakeholders. Partnering with the Client Team lead to define roadmaps and priorities for the technology portfolio Managing the Client technology budget and lead the creation of business cases necessary to secure funding for future initiatives Managing and coaching the team of engineers, technical specialists, and architects and introducing new technologies and practices as needed Ensure adherence to firm-wide technology standards, and adapting them to suit portfolio's needs Leading technical analysis of both packaged software solutions and custom-built applications Advocating for release management and automation best practices Ensuring proper root cause analysis and remediation is executed during any incidents or outages Working with vendors to augment team capacity and knowledge; partnering with them to continuously improve quality, agility and outcomes YOU'RE GOOD AT Thinking strategically and developing executable plans to achieve business needs, including leveraging CRM Dynamics 365 and Power Platform capabilities to drive digital transformation initiatives. Applying Agile software development methodologies and principles, including work estimation techniques Thinking strategically and developing executable plans to achieve business needs, including leveraging Dynamics 365 and Power Platform capabilities to drive digital transformation initiatives. Applying Agile software development methodologies and principles, including work estimation techniques Building relationships and working closely with key stakeholders to understand business problems and surfacing technology options to address those problems - including experimenting with emerging technologies Building relationships and working closely with key stakeholders to understand business problems and surfacing technology options to address those problems - including experimenting with emerging technologiesLeveraging strong analytical abilities and creative problem solving Learning new tools and technologies with a high degree of technical competence, be willing to know "what's coming next in terms of disruptive technologies Operating with a transparency mindset, communicating clearly and openly both above and below Written and spoken communication to a wide audience including stakeholders, leaders and external partners Committing to deliver high quality work by collaborating cross-functionally to achieve the best results for the organization Working with a multicultural, distributed team located in different time zones and having the capacity to work on multiple projects concurrently Leading software development and software engineering teams and troubleshooting technical issues that involve software development, engineering tasks and product releases Taking long-term view on managing tech competency resourcing and vendors, including in light of large change initiatives and/or changes in demand Overseeing technical architecture, tooling, & systems in coordination with Enterprise Architecture, and ensures compliance with technology standards, tools, and guardrails Focusing on delivering agreed-upon business results and customer value Keeping abreast of your domain area and relevant industry trends Bringing a customer-cantered approach to your work; inspire and motivate your team YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Total 10+ years' real experience at a Managing Position within the IT function, leading cross-functional teams / teams or teams and solving complex problems for business functions A demonstrated background in creating technical roadmaps Strong technical competence, with the ability to rapidly learn new tools and technologies: Experience working with CRM technologies, ideally Dynamics 365 (however, we can also consider extensive experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem, Salesforce, or SAP CRM) Expertise with data engineering Experience with integration patterns Experience with or strong knowledge in data engineering Leadership of technical teams and vendors during significant implementation programs Hands-on implementation experience with business applications solutions, both custom and off-the-shelf; knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform is an advantage Experience in agile development environments with all aspects of SDLC Experience working with complex architecture in global organisations Experience creating business cases for investment committees Ability to lead/perform software platform assessments, as well as make architectural recommendations pertinent to business needs and related dependencies. Good understanding of security best practices from development and deployment perspective Financial literacy and an understanding of budget and funding processes Flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit to adapt easily to changing requirements and priorities. Agile ceremonies to provide teams necessary direction and guidance Exceptional communications and stakeholder management skills Good analytical skills to guide decision-making using different types of data YOU'LL WORK WITH BCG's information technology group collaboratively delivers the latest digital technologies that enable our consultants to lead and our business to grow. For our IT jobs, we seek individuals with expertise in the areas of IT infrastructure, application development, business systems, collaborative and social technologies, information security, and project leadership.
About Allvue We are Allvue Systems,the leading provider of software solutions for the Private Capital and Credit markets. Whether a client wants an end-to-end technology suite, or independently focused modules, Allvue helps eliminate the boundaries between systems, information, and people. We're looking for ambitious, smart, and creative individuals to join our team and help our clients achieve their goals.Working at Allvue Systems means working with pioneers in the fintech industry. Our efforts are powered by innovative thinking and a desire to build adaptable financial software solutions that help our clients achieve even more. With our common goals of growth and innovation, whether you're collaborating on a cutting-edge project or connecting over shared interests at an office happy hour, the passion is contagious. We want all of our team members to be open, accessible, curious and always learning. As a team, we take initiative, own outcomes, and have passion for what we do. With these pillars at the center of what we do, we strive for continuous improvement, excellent partnership and exceptional results. Come be a part of the team that's revolutionizing the alternative investment industry.Define your own future with Allvue Systems! Job Summary The Director of Sales is a high-level executive responsible for leading and driving the cross-functional sales strategy for the EMEA region. This role involves the oversight of all sales-related activities, including managing all sales teams, setting sales targets, developing strategic sales plans, and collaborating with other departments to ensure overall business success. The Director of Sales is expected to demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and a strong business acumen. Responsibilities Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base. Oversee national or global sales operations. Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and strategic partners. Analyze industry trends and market changes to adapt and improve sales strategies. Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Work closely with the marketing and product departments to align efforts and optimize sales potential. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service. Prepare and manage the annual sales budget, forecast monthly sales, and identify new business opportunities. Provide detailed sales reports, revenue analyses, and actionable insights to the executive team. Establish sales processes and infrastructure to support the growth and scalability of the business. Engage with potential clients and build a high profile in key markets through participation in industry events, networking, and public speaking. Drive a culture of success and ongoing business and goal achievement. Requirements 10+ years' of experience in sales at a senior management level, with a demonstrable track record of success in meeting or exceeding sales targets. Experience in developing strategies and sales plans. Strong business acumen with expertise in specific industries if required for the position. Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills. Exceptional negotiation and customer service abilities. Proficient in using CRM software and Microsoft Office; familiarity with other sales applications is advantageous. Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively, and delegate. Education/Certifications A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field; an MBA is often preferred. What We Offer Health Coverage optionsalong with other voluntary benefits EnterpriseUdemy membership with access tothousandsof personal and professional development courses 401Kwith Company match up to 4%or Employee Pension plan Competitive pay and year-end bonus potential Flexible PTO Charitable Donation matching, along with Volunteer and Voting PTO Numerousteambuilding activities to promote collaborationin a fun and fast-paced workenvironment EEOC Statement AllvueSystems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment. We recognize the real value of bringing people together from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - we don't just accept difference, we celebrate and support it. We are committed to advancing these efforts through our strategies to hire, promote, create and support a diverse and inclusive environment throughout our workforce and workplace. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition,Allvuewill provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
May 17, 2024
Full time
About Allvue We are Allvue Systems,the leading provider of software solutions for the Private Capital and Credit markets. Whether a client wants an end-to-end technology suite, or independently focused modules, Allvue helps eliminate the boundaries between systems, information, and people. We're looking for ambitious, smart, and creative individuals to join our team and help our clients achieve their goals.Working at Allvue Systems means working with pioneers in the fintech industry. Our efforts are powered by innovative thinking and a desire to build adaptable financial software solutions that help our clients achieve even more. With our common goals of growth and innovation, whether you're collaborating on a cutting-edge project or connecting over shared interests at an office happy hour, the passion is contagious. We want all of our team members to be open, accessible, curious and always learning. As a team, we take initiative, own outcomes, and have passion for what we do. With these pillars at the center of what we do, we strive for continuous improvement, excellent partnership and exceptional results. Come be a part of the team that's revolutionizing the alternative investment industry.Define your own future with Allvue Systems! Job Summary The Director of Sales is a high-level executive responsible for leading and driving the cross-functional sales strategy for the EMEA region. This role involves the oversight of all sales-related activities, including managing all sales teams, setting sales targets, developing strategic sales plans, and collaborating with other departments to ensure overall business success. The Director of Sales is expected to demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and a strong business acumen. Responsibilities Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base. Oversee national or global sales operations. Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and strategic partners. Analyze industry trends and market changes to adapt and improve sales strategies. Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Work closely with the marketing and product departments to align efforts and optimize sales potential. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service. Prepare and manage the annual sales budget, forecast monthly sales, and identify new business opportunities. Provide detailed sales reports, revenue analyses, and actionable insights to the executive team. Establish sales processes and infrastructure to support the growth and scalability of the business. Engage with potential clients and build a high profile in key markets through participation in industry events, networking, and public speaking. Drive a culture of success and ongoing business and goal achievement. Requirements 10+ years' of experience in sales at a senior management level, with a demonstrable track record of success in meeting or exceeding sales targets. Experience in developing strategies and sales plans. Strong business acumen with expertise in specific industries if required for the position. Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills. Exceptional negotiation and customer service abilities. Proficient in using CRM software and Microsoft Office; familiarity with other sales applications is advantageous. Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively, and delegate. Education/Certifications A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field; an MBA is often preferred. What We Offer Health Coverage optionsalong with other voluntary benefits EnterpriseUdemy membership with access tothousandsof personal and professional development courses 401Kwith Company match up to 4%or Employee Pension plan Competitive pay and year-end bonus potential Flexible PTO Charitable Donation matching, along with Volunteer and Voting PTO Numerousteambuilding activities to promote collaborationin a fun and fast-paced workenvironment EEOC Statement AllvueSystems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment. We recognize the real value of bringing people together from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - we don't just accept difference, we celebrate and support it. We are committed to advancing these efforts through our strategies to hire, promote, create and support a diverse and inclusive environment throughout our workforce and workplace. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition,Allvuewill provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. BCG Platinion As a seamlessly integrated part of the BCG network, we provide consulting services focused on the development and implementation of business-critical IT architecture and digital solutions. We create technology platforms and deliver exceptionally customized solutions of the future for our clients, from data strategies to next-generation customer journey solutions and transformational business models. We solve the most daunting challenges that companies face today and envision for tomorrow. Our style is entrepreneurial - nimble and innovative, with multifaceted, cross-functional teams and completely vendor-independent. Our unique selling proposition is technology expertise and delivery excellence. Platinion was founded in 2000. Since then, we have grown continuously and successfully. Today we have offices in Europe, North and South America, Asia Pacific and Africa. Practice Area Profile What You'll Do At BCG Platinion we're keen to engage with experienced, passionate and creative IT Architects who will help us unlock our client's digital potential and ignite change. Meaningful work is at the core of everything we do. We build unique solutions to the complexities our clients face, while providing our people with opportunities to explore and grow. A community of leading experts, BCG Platinion team members have a natural springboard for professional growth and deeper opportunities to excel. As an IT Architect you will work alongside a bold, energetic and collaborative team. You will evaluate and coach our clients' technology teams, define technology strategies, architecture solutions and help us design the future. You will develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. Together with our clients, you will develop superior digital and technology concepts and architecture solutions as well as support technical implementations actively and on site, applying your sound Data/Cloud technical know-how, your understanding of business contexts, along with your analytical and conceptual skills. You will be supported by an extensive training curriculum, plus technology-specific training and mentoring to help you build your skills. What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications) • 4 to 6 years' IT Architecture experience working in a software development, technical project management, digital delivery, or technology consulting environment • Platform implementation experience (Apache Hadoop - Kafka - Storm and Spark, Elasticsearch and others) • Experience around data integration & migration, data governance, data mining, data visualisation, database modelling in an agile delivery-based environment. • Experience with at least one of the following cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Service (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Management of work packages/modules in critical IT implementation projects • Technical architecture, code reviews & performance of technical proofs of concepts • Analysis of complex IT Application landscapes, optimization of development processes and Solution Architecture • Data lake experience on AWS and Azure • General knowledge of database technologies and trade-offs • University degree with above-average academic performance in a mathematical-scientific field, information technology, or business administration
May 17, 2024
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. BCG Platinion As a seamlessly integrated part of the BCG network, we provide consulting services focused on the development and implementation of business-critical IT architecture and digital solutions. We create technology platforms and deliver exceptionally customized solutions of the future for our clients, from data strategies to next-generation customer journey solutions and transformational business models. We solve the most daunting challenges that companies face today and envision for tomorrow. Our style is entrepreneurial - nimble and innovative, with multifaceted, cross-functional teams and completely vendor-independent. Our unique selling proposition is technology expertise and delivery excellence. Platinion was founded in 2000. Since then, we have grown continuously and successfully. Today we have offices in Europe, North and South America, Asia Pacific and Africa. Practice Area Profile What You'll Do At BCG Platinion we're keen to engage with experienced, passionate and creative IT Architects who will help us unlock our client's digital potential and ignite change. Meaningful work is at the core of everything we do. We build unique solutions to the complexities our clients face, while providing our people with opportunities to explore and grow. A community of leading experts, BCG Platinion team members have a natural springboard for professional growth and deeper opportunities to excel. As an IT Architect you will work alongside a bold, energetic and collaborative team. You will evaluate and coach our clients' technology teams, define technology strategies, architecture solutions and help us design the future. You will develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. Together with our clients, you will develop superior digital and technology concepts and architecture solutions as well as support technical implementations actively and on site, applying your sound Data/Cloud technical know-how, your understanding of business contexts, along with your analytical and conceptual skills. You will be supported by an extensive training curriculum, plus technology-specific training and mentoring to help you build your skills. What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications) • 4 to 6 years' IT Architecture experience working in a software development, technical project management, digital delivery, or technology consulting environment • Platform implementation experience (Apache Hadoop - Kafka - Storm and Spark, Elasticsearch and others) • Experience around data integration & migration, data governance, data mining, data visualisation, database modelling in an agile delivery-based environment. • Experience with at least one of the following cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Service (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Management of work packages/modules in critical IT implementation projects • Technical architecture, code reviews & performance of technical proofs of concepts • Analysis of complex IT Application landscapes, optimization of development processes and Solution Architecture • Data lake experience on AWS and Azure • General knowledge of database technologies and trade-offs • University degree with above-average academic performance in a mathematical-scientific field, information technology, or business administration